Category: Military
When the Falkland Islands were invaded by Argentina in April 1982, Britain's immediate response was to send a task force. But behind the pomp and bravado of its departure, a sober reality lurked. A mere 20 Sea Harriers operating from two aircraft carriers would take on the might of the Argentine air for ...Show more
Category: Biography
Metamorphosis is the story of one woman's transformation from a traditional Kiwi housewife of the 1950s into an internationally known scientist. Born in 1926, married at 21 and a mother shortly after, Glen Metcalf's life changed when at age 35 she met Dr Donald Beaven, the founding professor of the Chri ...Show more
Category: Crafts
Are you a do-it-yourselfer, with a passion for Japanese style? Look no further, "Happy Homemade: Sew Chic" is the book you've been waiting for--all new simple and timeless creations of Yoshiko Tsukiori, popular Japanese fashion designer and author of "The Stylish Dress Book," now available in English in ...Show more
Category: Nerd/Geek/Super Cool
Guide to Minecraft Dungeons is a companion to the game, created especially for heroes who intend to vanquish the Arch-Illager and his evil illager minions. This book contains strategy tips for all the malicious mobs you'll need to defeat, hints about where to look for helpful items and treasure, an in-d ...Show more
Category: Military
Colditz Castle was Nazi Germany's infamous 'escape-proof' wartime prison, where hundreds of the most determined and resourceful Allied prisoners were sent. Despite having more guards than inmates, Australian Lieutenant Jack Champ and other prisoners tirelessly carried out their campaign to escape from t ...Show more
Category: History
'The epic story of an iconic aircraft and the breathtaking courage of those who flew her' Andy McNab, bestselling author of Bravo Two Zero 'Compelling, thrilling and rooted in quite extraordinary human drama' James Holland, author of Normandy 44 From John Nichol, the Sunday Times bestselling author of S ...Show more
Category: Biography
Dr Cynric Temple-Camp's suspense-filled, often Gothic story-telling ability captivated readers in his debut book, The Cause of Death. In the Quick and the Dead, New Zealand's self-confessed aficionado of death is back with more mysterious illnesses, gruesome murders, baffling crimes, and the other curio ...Show more
Category: Biography
A long and intimate relationship with reading has taught acclaimed writer Tegan Bennett Daylight that - in life as in books - the delight is in the details. Tegan Bennett Daylight has led a life in books - as a writer, a teacher and a critic, but first and foremost as a reader. Reading has been her ins ...Show more
Category: Biography
From famine to freedom, how a young boy fled Chairman Mao's China to a new life in Australia Andrew Kwong was only seven when he witnessed his first execution. The grim scene left him sleepless, anxious and doubtful about his fervour as a revolutionary in Mao's New China. Yet he knew if he ...Show more
Category: Biography
Articulate and intelligent, Eve Poole had a passion for the theatre and the arts. Her desire to protect one of Invercargill’s cultural icons led her into politics and she was elected as the city’s first woman mayor in 1983. Cath Tizard broke similar ground in Auckland that year – the two becoming trailb ...Show more
Category: Science
A fresh interpretation of the life of Galileo Galilei, one of history's greatest and most fascinating scientists, that sheds new light on his discoveries and how he was challenged by science deniers. "We really need this story now, because we're living through the next chapter of science denial" (Bill M ...Show more
Category: Cookery
Eating a healthy, plant-based diet with pleasure and enjoyment is the OBJECTIVE. 4 Ingredients Veggie & Vegan is the RESULT. IT'S TRUE... In Australia and New Zealand, one in 4 people are eating more plant-based meals now compared to a year ago, a significant upturn in just 365 days. Fr ...Show more
