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"Creating Space An Experience of Gender" describes the extraordinary work of Jane Prichard, in her own words. It tells how Janes advocacy for women and girls in Aotearoa New Zealand began.

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This is the true story of a Kiwi cop who survives the dangerous double life of an undercover agent and goes on to become New Zealand's most successful international fraud investigator.

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In Crossing the Lines, Brent Coutts brings to light the previously untold history of New Zealand homosexual soldiers in World War II, drawing on the experiences of ordinary men who lived through extraordinary times.

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Long overdue biography of a leading WW2 RAF Bomber Command Officer.

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The author, last surviving member of a remarkable dynasty, will forever be most closely associated with the fatal attempt by her father to break the water speed record in his boat. In this autobiography, she talks about her life with Donald Campbell as father, early-day 'celebrity', and holder of many world records on land and water.

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David Bowie was an immense star whose music and writing transcended generations, and who was one of the most articulate influencers of modern music. This fantastic new, unofficial biography covers his life, music, art and movies.

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A companion, not a catalogue, to an exhibition of Brasch's (1909-73) collection of manuscripts, photographs, paintings, and books at the University of Otago Library. Writers, critics, academics, and librarians celebrate his life and work. Several paintings are reproduced in colour.

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Long-awaited biography of one of NZs first women poets and travel writers also a prison reformer, humanitarian, botanist and conservationist. One of the first writers with an authentic NZ voice.

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In the life-affirming sequel to Welcome to St Hell, author, illustrator and filmmaker, Lewis Hancox, gives guidance and wisdom to his past self, helping him navigate what it takes to become the man he wants to be - from his first chin hair to his first bromance. This funny and honest personal story shows what it truly means to find self-acceptance.

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Now in paperback!The definitive biography and inspiring story of American sculptor Ruth Asawa.

A fitting homage to this remarkable woman. The Wall Street Journal

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Autobiographical readable/humorous account of ten years as an experimental/military test pilot at MOD Boscombe Down.

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In this fascinating book, an Italian literary scholar traces the story of his grandparents childhood on Stromboli, Italy, at the end of the 19th century, and their later immigration to New Zealand. Painting a lively picture of life in Island Bay, New Zealands Little Italy, from 1900 to the 1960s, this book weaves events and themes into a moving story of the familys moments of joy and sorrow.

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*The first biography to focus fully on Freyberg as a man *Reveals the reality behind the myth of this complex individual *Fast-paced, tightly edited story with photo section Freyberg: A Life's Journey is the most accessible biography on 'Tiny' Freyberg yet, with numerous black and white photos.

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The amazing life story of Sir Hardy Amies, SOE hero who led a fascinating double life as a couturier and an intelligence officer during the Second World War.

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Presents a dramatic narrative from several theatres of war, including the Battle of Britain and the bombing raids on Germany, the Korean War, with first-hand testimony, as well as accounts of the dangerous RAF base at Habbaniya and Hong Kong in the 1950s.

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