(Paperback)

It's Over! is sports commentator John McBeth's story of his 40 years behind the microphone and in front of the camera. He described some of New Zealand's most memorable sporting achievements and personally contributed to some unique "firsts".

(Paperback)

When ancient ruins are discovered on a farm just south of Hadrian's Wall, emotions boil over as treasure seekers and the government descend like locusts. But ancient altars aren't the only riches beneath the soil of Ithaca Farm...

(Paperback)

This Fauna covers the classification, distribution, ecology and biology of Izatha. It includes information about new species, keys, sexual selection and sexual antagonism. The adults of all species are described and illustrated in colour.

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

(Paperback)

NZ author James Courage moved to London in 1927 and began writing novels, plays, poems and short stories. His 1959 novel, A Way of Love, was the first gay novel written by a New Zealander. Between 1920 and 1963, Courage confided his thoughts to a private diary, recording his triumphs and struggles with an engaging honesty and a lively intelligence.

(Paperback)

Qualified nurse, personal trainer, fitness instructor, massage therapist and mother of two, Rachel Tomkinson, has spent the past four years researching ways to prevent her youngest daughter from suffering the severe eczema and 24 food allergies she was diagnosed with.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

The book recreates through letters painting and description the life of John and Charles Enys, two early Canterbury pioneer runholders in the Castle Hill area. The book is lavishly illustrated with painting by Charles Enys, historic photos and modern photos of the area taken by John O'Malley

(Leather / fine binding, Edition with numbered copies)

Johnny ENZED was the ordinary soldier; this is about what mattered to him. From sailing away to the trip home we share the ups and downs of soldiering. Through the most comprehensive and authoritative ever survey of their letters, diaries and photographs we see and sense the truth of our soldiers lives in battle, at rest, at their best and worst.

(Hardback)

Was it a sailboat, a seashell, a swan or an orange peel that inspired Jrn Utzon to design the world-renowned Sydney Opera House Based on the true story of a visionary architect, this gorgeously illustrated book follows Jrns early life as he discovers the joy of dreaming and creating. An inspirational reminder of the power of the imagination.

(Hardback)

Mini Board Book by Kat Merewether from bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator of the Kuwi the Kiwi series. The 'Just Like Kiwicorn' board book has been designed as a `first read, and as a introduction to the more complex Kiwicorn title. It is matte laminated throughout, with thick board pages, perfect for small, sticky fingers.

(Paperback)

Kevin Irelands 27th collection is brimful of poems that are never predictable. Whether he is writing about writing, ruminating on the mixed blessings of ageing, or reflecting on love and other viruses, Kevins poems are peppered with wry humour and celebrate a sparkling pleasure in life.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

(Hardback)

Published to celebrate the centenary of its foundation, this book introduces and samples the Hocken Library's principal collections. It includes significant holdings of twentieth-century New Zealand art, early New Zealand manuscripts, maps and publications, early Australian manuscripts and many other items of great interest.

(Paperback)

(Hardback)

(Paperback)

Karori Streets 18412019 explores the stories of the people, places and events behind the street names which reflect the vibrant history of Karori. Discover how Hauraki and Paparata Streets were named, the origins behind Flers Street, Messines Road and Lemnos Avenue, and the families identified with Donald, Eagle and Raine Streets.

(Paperback)

In 1877, Kate Edger became the first woman to graduate from a New Zealand university. She went on to become a pioneer of women's education and worked tirelessly to mitigate violence against women and children. Diana Morrow tells the story of Edger's life and provides valuable insights into the role of women social reformers in our history.

(Paperback)

Beautifully written and illustrated with maps and stunning photography, Katherine Mansfields Europe is part travelogue, part literary biography, part detective story and part ghost story. Guided by Mansfields journals and letters, Redmer Yska traces her restless journey in Europe, seeking out the places where she lived, worked and died.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

An engaging personal account of life in an environment with temperatures as low as -57oC, months of continual darkness and isolation, and daunting logistical challenges.