Short Easy Bike Rides: 62 of New Zealand's Best (2nd edition) by Kennett Brothers

$24.90 NZD

Category: NZ

Enjoy the simple pleasure of a leisurely bike ride to a cafe, playground or picnic spot. These safe and easy cycle paths enable you to enjoy the outdoors at your own pace. 62 leisurely rides. Taffic free and safe. 1-3 hours riding time. Maps include bike hire, cafes and much more.

Wildlife of New Zealand 2nd edition Bateman Field Guide by Julian Fitter

$49.99 NZD

Category: NZ

The essential field guide to the wildlife of New Zealand. New Zealand is home to an amazing and distinctive flora and fauna, most of it found only in this country. This fully revised field guide covers most of the birds, mammals and reptiles that you are likely to see, as well as a good selection of inv ertebrates and a large number of trees, shrubs and other plants. Accompanied by hundreds of colour photographs, the succinct species descriptions contain information on identification, distribution and biology. A useful introductory section covers New Zealand's main habitats as well as key geological features, including the extensive thermal and volcanic region in the central North Island. Maps, places to visit and a list of national parks, as well as a comprehensive index, make this an indispensable travelling companion. * Fully revised and expanded. * Compact format for use in the fi eld. * Over 700 full species accounts. * Hundreds of colour photographs. ...Show more

A Biker's Tale by John Hellemans

$29.99 NZD

Category: NZ

An hilarious tale about an epic event, written from a unique perspective. To be able to appreciate the story, the reader needs to be young at heart, have a vivid imagination and a love for adventure. If that sounds like you, join the writer on his journey, and experience his daily ups and downs with him . The Tour Aotearoa is a mountain bike 'brevet' (a timed, long-distance cycling event) covering the length of New Zealand. It starts at the most northern point of the North Island, Cape Reinga, and finishes at Stirling Point, just south of Bluff at the bottom of the South Island. The Tour is held biennially and requires participants to follow a set route covering 3,000 km which consists of existing mountain bike trails scattered throughout the country and connected by back country roads. The Tour is unsupported, so participants carry their own gear. To be awarded the brevet, the riders need to cover the full distance within 30 days. The writer took part in the 2018 edition of the Tour. His experience was different from what he expected. He encountered all types of challenges, from getting lost to physical ailments, serious weather events and loneliness. In between he had plenty of time to contemplate and let his thoughts and imagination run free. It helped him pass the time. He was seen late at night, furiously hammering away on his laptop, regardless of how tired he was, reliving the events and contemplations of the day. It helped him make sense of his journey and how it fitted into the complex world we live in. He called it his 'administration'. ...Show more

Our First Foreign War - The Impact of the South African War 1899-1902 on New Zealand by Nigel Robson

$55.00 NZD

Category: NZ

When war broke out between the British Empire and the Boer republics in 1899, New Zealand was among Britain's most enthusiastic supporters. The South African War was a chance for New Zealand to prove its military capabilities and loyalty to the Empire. There was a huge surge in nationalist feeling and i ntense interest in the fortunes of the imperial forces. Mafeking, Kimberley and Ladysmith became household names. Fundraising events were packed, and as men enlisted in contingents and Volunteer corps, women and children joined patriotic groups and cadet corps. This is the first book to examine in detail the enduring impact of the country's first overseas war. ...Show more

Mirror's Edge (#3 Impostors) by Scott Westerfeld

$27.99 NZD

Category: NZ | Series: Impostors

A secret mission. False identities. Surveillance dust. High stakes. The heart-stopping third book in the New York Times bestselling Impostors series.

The Misadventures of Polly Gillespie - Reports from a Riotous Life by Polly Gillespie

$38.00 NZD

Category: NZ

With a great deal of humour and honesty Polly Gillespie walks the reader through some of the ups and downs of life, with advice, warnings, and stories simply involving the awkwardness of being Polly. (She says that at the very least these will make you feel normal.) She has been on radio and in magazine s continuously since 1991, and is a much-loved personality whose escapades and down-to-earth advice to others have fascinated and entertained listeners for many years. With empathy and self-deprecation, plus a world of experience, she hopes to make you feel better about your own misadventures and by way of her unfortunate experiments with life she might even prevent you from going through some of the same things. If nothing else, you will get some great yarns from someone who apparently has resilience and experience, but more likely bad eyesight, an open mind, and a warm heart. Chapters include- Life Lessons; Being a Woman; Our Bodies; Sex and men and sex; and Family. Hang on tight, it's going to be quite a ride! ...Show more

My Mother and Other Secrets by Wendyl Nissen

$36.99 NZD

Category: NZ

Uncovering old family secrets leads Wendyl Nissen to a better understanding of her mother.

The Mirror Book by Charlotte Grimshaw

$38.00 NZD

Category: Biography

Brave, explosive, and thought-provoking, this is a powerful memoir. 'It's material, make a story out of it,' was the mantra Charlotte Grimshaw grew up with in her literary family. But when her life suddenly turned upside-down, she needed to re-examine the reality of that material. The more she delved i nto her memories, the more the real characters in her life seemed to object. So what was the truth of 'a whole life lived in fiction'? This is a vivid account of a New Zealand upbringing, where rebellion was encouraged, where trouble and tragedy lay ahead. It looks beyond the public face to the 'messy reality of family life - and much more'. ...Show more

Kate Edger: The life of a pioneering feminist by Diana Morrow

$40.00 NZD

Category: NZ

In 1877, Kate Edger became the first woman to graduate from a New Zealand university. The New Zealand Herald enthusiastically hailed her achievement as 'the first rays of the rising sun of female intellectual advancement'. Edger went on to become a pioneer of women's education in New Zealand. She also w orked tirelessly to mitigate violence against women and children and to fortify their rights through progressive legislation. She campaigned for women's suffrage and played a prominent role in the Women's Christian Temperance Union and in Wellington's Society for the Protection of Women and Children. Later in life she advocated international diplomacy and co-operation through her work for the League of Nations Union. Diana Morrow tells the story of this remarkable New Zealand woman's life and, in the process, provides valuable insights into the role of women social reformers in our history and Edger's place within a distinctive strand of Christian feminism. ...Show more

Silver Linings: Kiwi Success Stories in the Time of Covid by David Downs; Joe Davis

$45.00 NZD

Category: NZ

The Covid-19 lockdown in New Zealand caused fear, hardship and loss. Through this time of unprecedented national hardship, however, there emerged incredible stories of hope and optimism. Businesses innovated and found new ways to create value, communities came together in new ways online, and families reconnected through time spent together. This book is a collection of those stories from across Aotearoa. It shows how New Zealand - and New Zealanders - respond when the going gets tough! The book was the brainchild of the well-known business Nanogirl Labs, which lost a full 18-month work calendar over a few days before the Covid-19 Level 4 lockdown. Founders Joe Davis and Michelle Dickinson (Nanogirl) could have closed their doors and headed home. Instead, they made a choice to change direction and four days later launched a brand-new, entirely online learning program for families. They tripled their staff headcount as the lockdown loomed, took on new premises, built a full production studio and went to market. They now have thousands of subscribers across 76 countries around the world, and are growing fast. Michelle and Joe have collaborated with writer and fellow innovator David Downs to collect the stories for this book. ...Show more

Social Policy Practice and Processes in Aotearoa New Zealand by Graham Hassall (Editor); Girol Karacaoglu (Editor)

$75.00 NZD

Category: NZ

The focus of this book is the practice of social policy in Aotearoa New Zealand. It isintended to complement and update the fourth and final edition of Cheyne et al.'sSocial Policy in New Zealand (2008), which pre-dated the three-term tenure of theconservative Key/English governments and their concomita nt approaches to socialpolicy.In the first two decades of the 21st century, both conservative and socialdemocraticgovernments have had opportunity to conceive and deliverprogrammes aligned with their fundamental values and concepts. These includethe Fifth Labour Government (1999-2008) headed by Helen Clark, the FifthNational Government (2008-17) under John Key and Bill English, and the SixthLabour Government (2017-) led by Jacinda Ardern.Appraisals of the policy impacts achieved by alternating approaches to governmentare offered through each of the chapters on specific policy areas. Each chapter alsointroduces the reader to the background and context to its central topic, as well askey concepts, ideas and influences, and the main alternate views that have beenput forward. In addition to assessing recent experiences, each chapter considerspossible future issues that policy-makers may have to contend with. ...Show more

Kia Whakanuia te Whenua: People Place Landscape by Carolyn Hill (ed.)

$55.00 NZD

Category: NZ | Reading Level: near fine