Down The Bay: A Natural and Cultural History of Abel Tasman National Park by Philip Simpson
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Abel Tasman National Park was a war-time baby, born in 1942 to protect the wonderful sequence of forested beaches and headlands, and which have become much-loved by both countless New Zealanders and visitors alike. Down the Bay is a tribute to this gem of New Zealand's national park system. Philip Simps ...Show more
New Zealand Birds In Pictures by Kimball Chen
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From the barely visible wings of the flightless kiwi to the immense wingspan of the wandering albatross, New Zealand's fragile islandecosystem is home to a diverse array of spectacular birds.Delve into the fascinating world of our feathered friends with author and wildlife photographer Kimball Chen. Fro ...Show more
Lasting Impressions - The Story of New Zealand's Newspapers 1840-1920 by Ian F. Grant
Category: Sale Book | Reading Level: very good
The first comprehensive history of New Zealand newspapers since Guy Scholefield¿sNewspapers in New Zealand in 1958, Lasting Impressions is a social history that places newspapers and their vital importance in New Zealand¿s development as a nation in the context of life in the communities they prospered ...Show more
Scoundrels & Eccentrics of the Pacific by Dunmore John
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Scoundrels & Eccentrics of the Pacific is a new title delving into the adventurers who once made the great Pacific their playground ¿ from likeable dreamers to outright conmen, slavers and pirates, and even one self-titled Queen Emma. There¿s the extraordinary tale of James Proctor who used his wood ...Show more
James Cook: The Voyages by William Frame
Category: Sale Book | Reading Level: very good
Stunningly illustrated history tells the story of James Cook's three voyages into the Pacific, including his visits to New Zealand. Themes include the navigation and charting of the Pacific; first encounters between Western and indigenous cultures; the representation of the voyages in art; and scientifi ...Show more
Kiwiana by Stephen Barnett; Richard Wolfe
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Kiwiana is an essential guide for both New Zealanders and overseas visitors, identifying and celebrating some of the more colourful and durable aspects of this country's popular culture. Known as Kiwiana, these are characterful objects and customs that define the New Zealand way of life. They have becom ...Show more
Turning Points: Events That Changed the Course of New Zealand History by Paul Moon
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What constitutes a turning point? In his new book, leading historian Paul Moon has chosen 20 pivotal events that have shaped the course of New Zealand history over the years. Each event is described as a discrete story and illustrated with photographs drawn from the archives, and Moon outlines how New Z ...Show more
Chasing a Dream : The Exploration of the Imaginary Pacific by John Dunmore
Category: Sale Book | Reading Level: near fine
Early Europeans may have believed the world was flat, but by the Middle Ages there was widespread acceptance that it was, in fact, a globe. What remained a mystery, however, was what lay on the "other side". The belief in a vast southern continent went back centuries, and many expeditions set out to fin ...Show more
Antiques in the Antipodes - The story of a shop by Yvonne Sanders
Category: Sale Book | Reading Level: very good
Description: Yvonne Sanders Ltd is not only an Auckland icon but one of Australasia's largest and most colourful antique stores. This sumptuous book tells the story of the shop and its owner. It features over 400 photographs and the fascinating stories behind collectors, decorators, colleagues and craft ...Show more
The Bumper Book of New Zealand Wildlife to Read, Colour and Keep by Dave Gunson
Category: Sale Book | Series: Read, Colour and Keep
NOTE: THIS IS A COLOURING IN BOOK This wonderful bumper-size colouring-in book for children features simple black and white illustrations of wildlife from our present environment as well as the distant past, all ready to be coloured in. Each is accompanied by a sentence or two of basic explanatory text ...Show more
Julie Biuso at Home by Julie Biuso
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Julie Biuso at Home captures a slice of life with this international award-winning food writer, traversing the seasons with her family, friends, chickens and vegetable garden as a backdrop. While Julie is highly regarded for her well-constructed and thoroughly tested recipes, in her latest book - her mo ...Show more