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Paint inspiring, luminous orchids in watercolour using this practical, contemporary guide from respected artist Vivienne Cawson, published in assoc...

This sumptuous and inspiring book, written by needlework expert Trish Burr and created in association with The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, is a stu...

The Japanese Sake Bible is the ultimate book about Japan's national drink-from its history and culture to its ingredients and production methods, h...

Test out your threshold for all things horrible with this disgusting book! From cornflour vomit and cat poo truffles to smelly socks and bug soap, ...

Hey, there's no denying it: student life can be tough. Staying on top of your classwork and passing exams can be challenging enough, let alone figu...

In August 2016, forty per cent of the residents of Havelock North were suddenly struck down by a serious bacterial infection. The outbreak of campy...

The FIRE economy - finance, insurance and real estate - is now the world's principal source of wealth creation. Its rise has transformed our politi...

Full of practical advice, ideas and inspiration from Lonely Planet's parents to you, this essential guide gives you the lowdown on the wealth of am...

The connection between a colony and its founder, centre and margin, is always paradoxical. Where once Britain sent colonists out into the world, no...

A valuable, fully illustrated guide to the folded-paper arts, The Encyclopedia of Origami Techniques provides the reader with easy-to-follow instru...

Anne Powell's poems reach from the soul-baring Waikanae River all the way across the earth to cascades of stars over cold desert sand. At times foc...

The gap between rapid scientific progress and public understanding faces unprecedented challenges. Leading research scientist Mike Berridge explore...

This series of photographic, bilingual first word vocabulary books is designed for early childhood and junior level at primary school. The series a...

Whether they are budding palaeontologists or dream of being a Tyrannosaurus, children will love these fun crafts. Containing fantastic dinosaur-the...

The Digital Nomad Handbook

A hip metaphysical exploration of life, love, friendship, punk rock, blowing things up... and the art of meditation.It's Auckland, New Zealand. Oct...

Simon Sweetman - blogger, reviewer, podcaster, and author of On Song: Stories Behind New Zealand's Pop Classics, releases his first poetry collecti...

From 1906 to 1925 Quail Island was the site of New Zealand's leprosy colony. The colony began by accident, as it were, after the discovery of a lep...

Five. Four. Three. Two. One. Blast off! Having survived some of the scariest destinations on Earth in The Daredevil's Guide to Dangerous Places, Ed...

This practical and inspiring guide gives you the lowdown on the wide world of cruises. Get essential advice and expert tips on everything from the ...

Naturalist Edith Holden recorded in words and charming paintings of the flora and fauna of the British countryside throughout the changing seasons ...

Age range 9 to 12 For the first time, middle readers can learn the complete story of the courageous girl whose life, which ended through the effect...

Quilting can often seem overwhelming but it truly is a craft that anyone can do- taken a step at a time, this fantastic hobby is really quite acces...

The Complete Guide to Space Exploration