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New Zealand is renowned worldwide for spectacular ecological restoration work over the last 50 years, through advances in pest eradication and native species translocation. This book documents the development of these world-leading technologies told through the eyes of pioneer conservation biologist David Towns.

(Paperback, 2nd New edition)

When during 17-year-old Tyler Owen's first solo skydive, his wings emerge. He attracts unwanted attention from the sinister Evolutionary Corporation and a dubious religious cult. But the media coverage also brings forward others like him. Together they form the Flight - finding out what it means to be the first of a new species.

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A modern and beautiful large-format first book of words and pictures to share with the very young.

(Paperback, 4th New edition)

A collection of Allison's tried-and-true Christmas favourites. Packed with reliable recipes for Traditional Christmas Baking - and innovative ideas for making mouthwatering Christmas goodies and gifts.

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All About New Zealand Plants introduces the best-known trees, climbers, shrubs, flowers and other plants to young children. Alongside illustrations of plants, fruits, flowers and other details, artist/writer Dave Gunson's lively text gives the botanical facts and fascinating nuggets.

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Full of quirky images and insightful stories, All Buttons Great and Small is an exploration of the craftsmanship and peculiar history of buttons. From being regulated by law to revolutionized by emerging technologies, these seemingly simple objects have a complex story, explored here in a celebration of their design, versatility and significance.

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This book is a compilation of essays, vignettes and discussion papers written by a retired geriatrician to consider some of the issues associated with ageing and older people, including the health conditions of later years.

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A collection of poems about immigrants and refugees.

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The all or nothing personality is driven to succeed. While often bringing great rewards in terms of career achievement, this approach can lead to other areas of life being adversely affected, and is one of the key causes of burnout. The author explores how this personality type can develop and, more importantly, how balance can be restored.

(Hardback, Chapter Edition)

A funny illustrated chapter book about three children who decide someone must bury all the worlds poor dead animals.

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Tony Allan's trimaran sank on his return solo voyage from Australia in the middle of the Tasman Sea. What followed were 20 days of incredible challenges as he sought to survive the alone in a small life raft with only limited supplies

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This beautifully illustrated narrative is a testament to a lifetimes fascination with natures grandeur. Through vivid words and breath-taking full-colour images, Buchanan frames the peaks from Mt Cook to the Kaikoura Ranges within a contemporary context, weaving in Mori lore, geographic insights, historical details, and engaging anecdotes.

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Always Going Home is the compelling personal story of Frances Edmonds relationship with her beloved, complicated, difficult mother, the award-winning poet Lauris Edmond (19242000). Frances takes a more intimate look at areas of Lauriss private life than have been detailed in previous family histories and autobiographies.

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Reference to a full synonymy, a regional bibliography, a diagnosis, list of material examined, collection localities, list of known hosts and bionomics. Appendices include host-parasitoid and parasitoid-host lists for New Zealand records, maps of collection localities, and details of all non-type material examined in this study.

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A highly original first collection described as displaying 'sheer brio and linguistic flair' by former New Zealand poet laureate Vincent O'Sullivan, Alzheimer's and a Spoon takes its readers on a tangled trip.

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An Accidental Utopia investigates a more egalitarian past at a time when New Zealand ranks fourth in the developed world for social inequality. It is our first systematic analysis of urban social structure, focusing on three major forms of mobility - marital, worklife and intergenerational.

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Who'd have thought a chocolate cake could transform a neighbourhood and enable a friendship between Alex and the school bully, Fish Who is the mysterious Miss Hartley Alex's sister Anwen and friend, Theo, set out to find out. This story tells of the power of generosity with no thought of reward.