Non-Fiction
We believe that great non-fiction opens doors to deeper understanding, sharper perspectives, and lifelong curiosity. Our non-fiction collection brings together carefully selected titles that span history, biography, science, culture, politics, and beyond. Whether you are seeking to uncover untold stories from the past, gain insight into today’s world, or explore ideas that shape the future, you’ll find works here that both inform and inspire.
Each book in our collection is chosen for its clarity of thought, quality of research, and power to engage the reader. From celebrated classics to contemporary voices, we aim to showcase works that challenge assumptions, broaden horizons, and encourage meaningful conversation.
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Rushing Woman's Syndrome: Revised Edition - Dr. Libby Weaver
In this book, nutritional biochemist Dr Libby Weaver explains the true cost of constantly rushing and the impact this can have on our health. Throu...
View full detailsRottenomics: The Story of New Zealand's Leaky Buildings Disaster - Peter Dyer
For over a quarter century our building industry, economy and Government have failed to provide this basic guarantee: new buildings will not rot. L...
View full detailsReal Bento: Fresh and Easy Bento Box Recipes from a Japanese Working Mom - Kanae Inoue
A collection of family-friendly, easy and inexpensive recipes used and honed over many years by Japanese mom Kanae Inoue. Real Bento is packed with...
View full detailsPyrography: 12 Step-by-Step Projects to Make - Bob Neill
Pyrography is a decorative craft that has been practised worldwide for thousands of years. It involves the burning of designs on items, usually woo...
View full detailsOrigami Paper 500 Sheets Rainbow Patterns 4" (10 CM): Tuttle Origami Paper: High-Quality Double-Sided Origami Sheets Printed with 12 Different Patterns - Tuttle Publishing
This pack contains 500 high-quality small 4-inch origami sheets printed with fun and vibrant rainbow patterns. These paper patterns were developed ...
View full detailsOrigami Paper 500 sheets Chiyogami Designs 6 inch 15cm: High-Quality Origami Sheets Printed with 12 Different Designs: Instructions for 8 Projects Included - Tuttle Publishing
This origami pack contains 500 high-quality origami papers printed with colorful Chiyogami Patterns. These exciting traditional Japanese paper patt...
View full detailsOrigami Paper 500 Sheets Blue and White 4" (10 CM): Tuttle Origami Paper: High-Quality Double-Sided Origami Sheets Printed with 12 Different Designs - Tuttle Publishing
This paper pack contains 500 high-quality small 4-inch origami sheets printed with colorful and traditional Japanese blue & white designs. Thes...
View full detailsOrigami Paper 300 sheets Nature Photo Patterns 4 inch (10 cm) - Tuttle Publishing
These illustrations were chosen to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 patterns unique to this pa...
View full detailsOrigami Paper 200 sheets Blue and White Patterns 6" (15 cm): High-Quality Double Sided Origami Sheets Printed with 12 Different Designs (Instructions for 6 Projects Included) - Tuttle Publishing
This pack contains 200 high-quality origami sheets printed with fun and vibrant Blue & White Patterns. These paper patterns were developed to e...
View full detailsOrigami Dragons Kit: Magnificent Paper Models That Are Fun to Fold! (Free Online Video Tutorials!) - Marc Kirschenbaum
Dragon lovers rejoice! This new kit by master origami artist Marc Kirschenbaum shows you how to fold 10 incredible paper dragons! This unique colle...
View full detailsNga Tama Toa: The Price of Citizenship : C Company 28 (Maori) Battalion 1939-1945 - Monty Soutar
The fascinating story of C Company, Maori Battalion told through personal recollections, eyewitness accounts, numerous anecdotes and fantastic phot...
View full detailsNavigators & Naturalists: French Exploration of New Zealand and the Pacific (1769-1824) - Michael Lee
As historian James Belich put it: `There is little doubt that Cook has been emphasised to the unfair exclusion of the massive French contribution t...
View full detailsMini Japanese Dictionary: Japanese-English, English-Japanese: Fully Romanized - Yuki Shimada
Mini Japanese Dictionary is the most up-to-date Japanese pocket dictionary available. This dictionary is completely up-to-date with the latest voca...
View full detailsMastering Long Exposure: The Definitive Guide for Photographers - Antony Zacharias
Whether you're taking photographs in the dead of night or looking to create an ethereal effect with water or clouds during the day, long exposures ...
View full detailsMaking Out in Korean - Peter Constantine
Now in its third edition, Making Out in Korean is your indispensable guide to contemporary Korean as it's really spoken. This best-selling phrase b...
View full detailsLonely Planet Brazilian Portuguese Phrasebook & Dictionary
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher With Lonely Planet's Brazilian Portuguese Phrasebook, let no barriers - language or cultu...
View full detailsJock's Country: A Celebration of Rural New Zealand (The Cartoons and Paintings of David Henshaw)
A long-time resident of Tamahere in Waikato, David communicated with farmers for more than 40 years through his cartoons - his main character, Jock...
View full detailsInstant Arabic: How to Express 1,000 Different Ideas with Just 100 Key Words and Phrases! (Arabic Phrasebook & Dictionary) - Fethi Mansouri
You want to speak simple Arabic, but are just too busy to study? Or maybe you'll be visiting Saudi Arabic for a short time, and want a phrase book ...
View full detailsImagining Decolonisation: 2019 - Rebecca Kiddle
Decolonisation is a term that scares some, and gives hope to others. It is an uncomfortable and bewildering concept for many New Zealanders - yet n...
View full detailsHalf Yard (TM) Home: Easy Sewing Projects Using Leftover Pieces of Fabric - Debbie Shore
Sewing superstar, Debbie Shore, has designed 31 gorgeous home accessories that can be made using half a yard of fabric or less. The projects are di...
View full detailsHaerenga: Early Maori Journeys Across the Globe - Vincent O'Malley
'Maori and Europeans were encountering one another for the first time not just along the shorelines of New Zealand but also on the streets of Melbo...
View full detailsGreat Tales from Rural New Zealand - Gordon Mclauchlan
Gordon McLauchlan is a master storyteller adept at recognising a good yarn when he sees it. Following the success of his Great Tales from New Zeala...
View full detailsGoldie Art of Charles F Goldie - Roger Blackley
Charles F. Goldie (1870-1947) is one of New Zealand's best known artists, with mystique surrounding his work. His fame has been fed by newspaper re...
View full detailsGolden Month: Caring for the World's Mothers After Childbirth - Jenny Allison
Golden Month outlines a holistic approach towards postnatal care that amalgamates the best practices from different cultures throughout the world. ...
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