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Steve Bolt is a photographer with a vision-a vision of landscape beauty, of solitude, of remoteness still touched with small signs of our human presence in this, our living land. He travels New Zealand with (and usually in!) the ever-faithful Gruffy - a Nissan SUV with a distinct personality to find just such places, to photograph them, to encapsulate them in dvds of the images he brings back. This book tells the story of a year’s such travels, the stories behind some of the images that are, with a great many others, on the d... read more

A handy guide to the identification of New Zealand insects. Condensed from Andrew Crowe's popular bestseller Which New Zealand Insect?, this little book has been designed to fit into a pocket, day pack or bag. Full of essential information for quick, accurate identification of insects and packed with colour photography, this new mini guide is the perfect outdoor companion!

Brian is a new lamb born to a couple of the sheep that pull Santa's tractor. But Brian would much rather gaze at the stars than fly through them. However, brainy Brian's talents prove essential when the team are fog bound on Christmas Eve. First published in 2008.

This book will appeal to those seeking an accessible pictorial guide to ancient Maori objects carved from wood, stone, pounamu (jade), bone, feathers and fibre. It contains the best selection of photographer Brian BrakeÂ’s images, slanted toward those pieces that are widely recognised from the Te Maori exhibition, such as Uenuku or the Kaitaia lintel.The works are grouped by the different arts, with an explanation of how each was inspired by the gods in Maori mythology. First published 2005.

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Contains a broad range of New Zealand subjects.

The Bateman Contemporary Atlas New Zealand provides a fascinating insight into what shapes our nation today and what may be shaping our future. This latest edition provides up-to-date information on hundreds of topics of interest, presenting and interpreting the latest cultural and geographical research in a visually exciting way. A new feature is the 1:750,000 map of the country, presented over 12 plates, and accompanying gazetteer. The Atlas covers broad subject areas including the physical landscape; the environment and our impa... read more

In the exciting sequel to Mountains of Fire, Logan and his friends realise their imprisonment of the dangerous Red Dragons will not hold and when they eventually break free of their enchantment they will seek a terrible revenge. With the help of the dragons Silverhorn and Braveheart, the friends flee in search of Logan's lost parents, who hold the key to their survival - which is also the key to the destruction of the world for humans. If the Red Dragons can force Logan to bring the great crystal chain to life, fiery volcanoes will... read more

A comprehensive guide to birds that includes species accounts which have been updated according to the 4th edition of the Ornithological Society's official "Checklist of the Birds of New Zealand". It features photographs of the most commonly seen birds along with detailed information on distribution, habitat, behaviour and breeding.

The story of Cinderella is retold with a New Zealand twist where the owner of a sparkly jandal must be located after attending a barbecue at the home of Peter J. Prince.

Intended for ages 9-12, this colourful book features photographs of the surprisingly wide variety of cars and models available from the end of World War I to the 1930, including such classics as the Model T in America and the Austin Seven in Britain. This fascinating history also describes how the automobile evolved during the 1920s and 1930s to become luxury sports cars for the rich and famous.

Maoritanga and Maori modernist art 1900 - 1980This exciting book charts the growth and development of the Maori modernist art. Artists constructed a Maori art that attempted to respond to the modern world. The book includes a rich selection of reproductions. This exciting book by a leading younger art historian charts the growth and development of the Maori modernist art that emerged from the rapid urbanisation of Maori in the midtwentieth century and the complex transition of Maori cultural and social structures from a rural t... read more

At school, Jack lives in the shadows trying to avoid the bullies who make his life miserable. Whenever he can he escapes to the isolated Wetapunga Bay, but when he discovers two bodies on the beach his sense of refuge is shattered. Jack's quest to solve the mystery of the bodies reveals that all is not as it seems at Wetapunga Bay....

This book celebrates the richness and variety of New Zealand poetry by outlining many of the numerous ways to read - and write - poems.

It offers 80 key poems that showcase different aspects of the genre, as well as commentary from 25 poets about what inspired them to write specific works.

With insightful and wide-reaching chapters from Paula Green and Harry Ricketts on such elements as form, context, features, effects and identity, this is a lively and accessible introduction to New Zealand poetry. Pack... read more

We all know about jandals, jaffas and hokey pokey ice cream, but how many of us also remember the underarm bowling incident, the Topp Twins, Telethon and Thingee's eye popping out on TV? This is Kiwiana and pop culture for the younger generation, those who grew up with at least one channel of TV (and then two! And then in colour!). Drawing on the popular C4 TV series (the channel's highest-ever rating programme) this amusing and entertaining look at what makes Kiwis Kiwis counts down our top 100 pop culture moments, from the fields... read more

Cars, trucks, boats, planes, submarines - Minton loves anything that moves and he's always ready for action. His friend Turtle is not so brave but together they have wild adventures. Find out what happens when they zoom through town, and operate a dump truck. Climb aboard with Minton! 2 great stories in 1 book, perfect for L-plate readers, fun to read aloud and plus you can make Minton's car and truck!

A compelling verse novel. Confronting, realistic, funny and chilling, the kaleidoscopic emotions of a teenager on the edge are poignantly conveyed in powerful verses. Char's view of the world and those of the people around her who watch, disturbed and helpless as Char loses herself weave in and out of the narrative.

Time out is a vital parenting tool and in this book Diane Levy explains how best to use it in all situations for children of all ages. She believes children must be taught to experience and handle their emotions and they must learn self- discipline. Her two main parenting tenets - emotional support and limit setting - are crucial to an understanding of time out. First published December 2007.