Non-Fiction New Titles April 2012 (arrived March 2012)

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Art & Architecture

Altered curiosities : assemblage techniques and projects, Jane Ann Wynn.

A common element of Jane Wynn's style is to find an object, break it and put it together again (sometimes more than once), and she loves using anthropomorphic associations to tell stories in her projects. Along with surface alterations (faux-aging, patinas and the use of unusual household products), this book teaches metal etching with rubber stamps, simple wiring to create dramatic lighting, instruction for altering simple toy figures (making two-headed animals, for instance) and more.

Barns : a close-up look : a tour of America's iconic architecture through historic photos and detailed drawings, the editors at Fox Chapel Publishing ; foreword by Gregory D. Huber.

This title provides an in-depth and vivid tour of architecture, like no other. These collections are some of the largest and most often used by the Library of Congress. Along with seventy black and white photos of barns across the country from the HABS/HAER website, this book includes over ninety architectural plans that feature the wooden frame joinery used to construct the barns. In this book, readers will find unique architectural structures, such as the round George Hall Barn, as well as barns that played a critical role in several different Civil War battles. A brief history of many of the locations is also included, courtesy of material found on the HABS/HAER website.

Ceramics sculptures.

Demonstrates the wildly diverse nature of contemporary ceramic sculpture in its form and approach.

Giotto, Francesca Flores d'Arcais ; translated by Raymond Rosenthal.

Vasari famously wrote that Giotto recovered the true method of painting, which been lost for many years before him, and indeed he is traditionally considered a founder of the Italian Renaissance. In this authoritative survey of Giotto's life and work, Professor Francesca Flores d'Arcais draws on an impressive range of sources, from fourteenth-century documents to the most recent art historical investigations. Her research leads her to important re-attributions of Giottesque paintings and to new conclusions regarding the execution and dating of both famous and lesser-known works. This second edition also includes a discussion of the earthquake of September 29, 1997 that damaged the frescoes of the Upper Basilica of San Francesco in Assisi - some of which are attributed to the artist in the early phase of his career and the restoration effort that followed. More than three hundred illustrations, most in full color and some on double gatefold pages, reproduce all of Giotto's important frescoes in exquisite detail, as well as his moving crucifixes and jewel-like polyptychs. These illustrations are based on new photography of Giotto's paintings, many of which have recently been restored to their original brilliance, making this the definitive monograph on the greatest of trecento masters.

Matisse : drawing life, [curators, Celine Chicha-Castex, Emilie Ovaere-Corthay].

For Henri Matisse, drawing was fundamental to his entire artistic practice. Matisse: Drawing Life, and the exhibition it accompanies, explores Matisse's works, on and with paper, made thoughout his long career.

Some country houses and their owners, James Lees-Milne ; edited with an introduction by Michael Bloch.

The delightful, gossipy diaries of James Lees-Milne describe his encounters with the owners of country houses - from eccentric lords and oil millionaires to raffish socialists - as he travelled over England saving properties for the National Trust. Here are sharply observed accounts of dinner with Vita Sackville - West at Sissinghurst; Winston Churchill's bedroom at Chartwell; T.E. Lawrence's dilapidated Dorset cottage; and, war damage to a great house in Derby. All are infused with his love of beauty and his sympathy for those giving up their ancestral homes forever.

The Louvre : all the paintings, preface by Henri Loyrette ; photography by Erich Lessing ; edited and introductions by Vincent Pomarede ; text by Anja Grebe.

Comprehensive collection catalog of the paintings collection of the Louvre. Each entry includes artist's name, painting name, date, size, material, location in the museum, and the Louvre inventory number. The DVD-ROM includes all paintings in the book and is browsable by artist, collection, or location. The advanced search feature allows searching by title, date, material, location, and more.

Biography

Black milk : on writing, motherhood, and the harem within, Elif Shafak ; translated by Hande Zapsu.

The author recounts her effort to balance her writing career and her parenting responsibilities, describing her battle with postpartum depression, her views on prominent women authors, and the many roles she embraced throughout her journey.

Stieg & me : there are things I want you to know, Eva Gabrielsson with Marie-Franioise Colombani ; translated by Linda Coverdale.

There is only one person who can tell the real Steig Larsson story, and that is his lifelong companion Eva Gabrielsson. This is her book. The keys to the 'Stieg Larsson phenomenon' all lie with Stieg Larsson, the man, and no one knew him like Eva. Here she tells the story of their 30-year romance, of Stieg's life-long struggle to expose Sweden's Neo-Nazis, of his fight to keep the magazine he founded, Expo, alive and his difficult relationships with his immediate family. She talks of the genesis of the Millenium trilogy, the sources for characters and places in each book, the mystery of the fourth volume and the saga of Larsson's death and his legacy. Poignant in its account of two soulmates and the life they shared, this is a story told with candour and dignity. It reflects a deep insight into a man everyone wants to know better, about whom so little is known.

The cult of LEGO, John Baichtal, Joe Meno.

The LEGO brick may be the most popular toy in the world, but it's much more than just a toy. In The Cult of LEGO, John Baichtal of MAKE Magazine and Wired's GeekDad blog and Joe Meno of BrickJournal take readers on a story-packed adventure through the history of LEGO, from its humble beginnings in a small Danish village to its ascent to the summit of the toy world. Along the way, readers are immersed in the fascinating world of LEGO and its fans. They learn hundreds of obscure LEGO facts as they're surrounded by countless fantastically complex and challenging models built by some of the most famous adult LEGO builders. Both deep and wide-ranging, The Cult of LEGO is sincere, admiring, and encyclopedic in its coverage, surveying everything from gigantic models to robots to genuine works of art. Exhaustively researched and lavishly illustrated in full color, The Cult of LEGO is destined to be the definitive guide to LEGO fan culture.

Business & Management

A guide to energy management in buildings, Douglas J. Harris.

Inefficient energy use in buildings is both increasingly expensive and unsustainable. Indeed, the reduction of the energy consumption of existing buildings is as least as important as the design of new low-energy buildings. Controlling energy use is one thing, but it is important to assess or estimate it, and to understand the range of interventions for reducing its use and the methods for assessing the cost effectiveness of these measures. This comprehensive guide clearly and concisely covers the various issues from a theoretical standpoint and provides practical, worked examples where appropriate, along with examples of how the calculations are carried out. Topics covered include: where and how energy is used in buildings energy audits measuring and monitoring energy use techniques for reducing energy use in buildings legislative issues. It provides a template for instigating the energy management process within an organization, as well as guidance on management issues such as employee motivation, and gives practical details on how to carry it through. This book should appeal to building managers and facilities managers and also to students of energy management modules in FE and HE courses.

Beyond the obvious : killer questions that spark game-changing innovation, Phil McKinney.

Generating and executing great ideas is the key to staying ahead in a rapidly changing world. It seems so basic. Why is it so hard to actually get it right?

Get tribal : a remarkable new approach for leading culture, engaging & retaining staff & driving performance, Michael Henderson.

Simple sound advice for understanding and improving workplace culture. The book offer over 52 simple lessons for leaders to quickly learn the business case for culture. Michael also busts 12 common myths organisations hold about culture and shows how holding to these myths sacrifices the true power of organisational culture.

MYOB software for dummies, Veechi Curtis.

This seventh edition has been completely updated in line with the latest version of the software, and also covers the lastest on electronic payments and GST.

Sharpen your heels : Mrs. Moneypenny's career advice for ambitious women, Mrs. Moneypenny with Heather McGregor.

A popular Financial Times columnist's witty and inspirational guide for women in the workplace. Mrs. Moneypenny has been a popular columnist for the Financial Times for twelve years. She runs her own business while juggling three children and a golfobsessed husband. She understands the plight of the modern woman all too well and preaches that while you can't have it all, you are expected to do it all. In this lively yet practical guide, Mrs. Moneypenny offers advice that will equip women with tools for their climb to the top. In addition to drawing on her own experiences, she interviewed many top female executives for their best tips and anecdotes. This book will be a must-read for longtime fans of Mrs. Moneypenny as well as career women who are just discovering her.

Start with why : how great leaders inspire everyone to take action, Simon Sinek.

"A powerful and penetrating exploration of what separates great companies and great leaders from the

The consuming instinct : what juicy burgers, Ferraris, pornography, and gift giving reveal about human nature, Gad Saad.

What do all successful fast-food restaurants have in common? Why do men's testosterone levels rise when they drive a Ferrari or a Porsche? Why are women more likely to become compulsive shoppers and men more likely to become addicted to pornography? How does the fashion industry play on our innate need to belong? The answer to all of these questions is "the consuming instinct," the underlying evolutionary basis for most of our consumer behaviour. In this book, the author, founder of the new field of evolutionary consumption, illuminates the relevance of our biological heritage to our daily lives as consumers. While culture is important, he shows that innate evolutionary forces deeply influence the foods we eat, the gifts we offer, the cosmetics and clothing styles we choose to make ourselves more attractive to potential mates, and even the cultural products that stimulate our imaginations (such as art, music, and religion). This book demonstrates that most acts of consumption can be mapped onto four key Darwinian drives, namely, survival (we prefer foods high in calories); reproduction (we use products as sexual signals); kin selection (we naturally exchange gifts with family members); and reciprocal altruism (we enjoy offering gifts to close friends). The author further highlights the analogous behaviours that exist between human consumers and a wide range of animals. This work, which deals with the biological basis of human behaviour and in what makes consumers tick, is of interest to marketing professionals, advertisers, psychology mavens, and consumers themselves.

The decision book : fifty models for strategic thinking, Mikael Krogerus, Roman Tschappeler ; translated by Jenny Piening with illustrations by Philip Earnhart.

This is a smart, fun, bestselling guide to making the right choices. Most of us face the same questions every day: What do I want? And how can I get it? How can I live more happily and work more efficiently? A European bestseller, "The Decision Book" distils into a single volume the fifty best decision-making models used on MBA courses and elsewhere that will help you tackle these important questions - from the well known (the Eisenhower matrix for time management) to the less familiar but equally useful (the Swiss Cheese model). It will even show you how to remember everything you will have learned by the end of it. Stylish and compact, this little black book is a powerful asset. Whether you need to plot a presentation, assess someone's business idea or get to know yourself better, this unique guide will help you simplify and problem and take steps towards the right decision.

The little black book of innovation : how it works, how to do it, Scott D. Anthony.

This title offers a fresh and accessible approach to demystifying innovation. Innovation may be the hottest discipline around today - in business circles and beyond. And for good reason. Innovation transforms companies and markets. It's the key to solving vexing social problems. And it makes or breaks professional careers. For all the enthusiasm the topic inspires, however, the practice of innovation remains stubbornly impenetrable. No longer. In "The Little Black Book of Innovation", long-time innovation expert Scott D. Anthony draws on stories from his research and field work with companies like Procter & Gamble to demystify innovation. In his trademark conversational and lively style, Anthony presents a simple definition of innovation, breaks down the essential differences between types of innovation, and illuminates innovation's vital role in organizational success and personal growth. This unique hybrid of professional memoir and business guidebook also provides a powerful 28-day programme for mastering innovation's key steps: Finding insight; Generating ideas; Building businesses; and, Strengthening innovation prowess in your workforce and organization. With its wealth of illustrative case studies and vignettes from a range of companies around the globe, this engaging and potent playbook is a must-read for anyone seeking to turn themselves or their companies into true innovation power-houses.

The real mad men : the remarkable true story of Madison Avenue's golden age, when a handful of renegades changed advertising for ever, Andrew Cracknell ; foreword by Sir John Hegarty.

How true is Mad Men? The reality is much more extraordinary than the hit TV series.

The social media MBA : your competitive edge in social media strategy development & delivery, Christer Holloman ; co-authors, Eb Adeyeri … [et al.].

It's a fact that companies so far have only scratched the surface of what can be achieved with social media. Whatever continent, industry, company size, current degree of social media adoption or your job title, the purpose of this book is to inspire you to see how you can raise the bar further to reap new rewards. It will give you the tools to make a difference to your organisation's social media strategy development and delivery going forward. In addition it will also give you more intellectual support and confidence to discuss social media on a higher level with peers, inspire colleagues or negotiate and create support for increased investments from your leadership team. In The Social Media MBA editor Christer Holloman has crowd sourced 15 thought leaders from 4 continents to offer an exceptional educational programme written for experienced social media professionals just like you.

The start-up of you : adapt to the future, invest in yourself, and transform your career, Reid Hoffman and Ben Casnocha.

In a world where wages are virtually stagnant, creative disruption is rocking every industry, global competition for jobs is fierce, and job security is a thing of the past, we're all on our own when it comes to our careers. This title shows how to apply the strategies of successful entrepreneurship to your career.

Uncommon service : how to win by putting customers at the core of your business, Frances Frei, Anne Morriss.

This title offers a completely new and systematic approach for greater productivity, profitability, and competitive advantage through service. Most companies treat service as a low-priority business operation, keeping it out of the spotlight until a customer complains. Then service gets to make a brief appearance for as long as it takes to calm the customer down and fix whatever foul-up jeopardized the relationship. In Uncommon Service, Frances Frei and Anne Morriss show how, in a volatile economy where the old rules of strategic advantage no longer hold true, service must become a competitive weapon, not a damage-control function. That means weaving service tightly into every core decision your company makes. The authors reveal a transformed view of service, presenting an operating model built on tough choices organizations must make: How do customers define excellence in your offering? Is it convenience? Friendliness? Flexible choices? Price? How will you get paid for that excellence? Will you charge customers more? Get them to handle more service tasks themselves? How will you empower your employees to deliver excellence? What will your recruiting, selection, training, and job design practices look like? What about your organizational culture? How will you get your customers to behave? For example, what do you need to do to get them to treat your employees with respect? Do you need to make it easier for them to use new technology? Practical and engaging, Uncommon Service makes a powerful case for a new and systematic approach to service as a means of boosting productivity, profitability, and competitive advantage.

What matters now : how to win in a world of relentless change, ferocious competition, and unstoppable innovation, Gary Hamel.

Critical insight from the man Fortune called the world's leading expert on business strategy. About the only thing a leader can be sure of is that what worked yesterday is unlikely to work today, let alone tomorrow. Never before have businesses faced a more fractured, contentious and dynamic environment. If ever there was a need for fundamentally new thinking about values, competition, leadership, organization talent, and how these things are directly tied to management, it is now. Gary Hamel lays out an essential agenda in a world where old nostrums aren't merely useless, but downright toxic. Contains more than 25 standalone chapters in six sections that are brutally honest and tackle critical management and leadership challenges head-on. Explains how to move from defense to offense, reverse the tide of commoditization, and outrun change. Tackles how to effectively hack management, capture the moral high ground, and foster extraordinary contribution. Written by one of the world's most prescient management experts and the acclaimed author of The Future of Management. Concise and to the point, What Matters Now will inspire leaders to rethink their business, their management, and how they lead.

Cartoons

American vampire. Volume 3, Scott Snyder, writer ; Rafael Albuquerque, Sean Murphy, Danijel Zezelj, artist.

Follows Pearl, and her husband Henry, as he is recruited by a mysterious group of vampire hunters, off to World War II Japan to find a new breed of blood sucker. But what does the notorious vampire Skinner Sweet have to do with it?

Anita Blake. The laughing corpse, writer, Laurell K. Hamilton ; adaptation, Jess Ruffner-Booth ; art, Ron Lim.

St. Louis is a city of the damned. The supernatural is commonplace, and the undead enjoy free rein. But whether warm- or cold-blooded, the laws of man still apply -- and nobody dispenses justice better than Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter! This time out, a child's parents are gruesomely slaughtered by an unknown entity. With the child missing and time running out for his safe return, Anita is called in to lend her special expertise as an Animator -- one who can raise the bodies of the dead. But as she pursues the truth behind his abduction, she descends into a maelstrom of voodoo mysticism and the many dark secrets of her foes, her friends and -- inevitably -- herself!

Black bird. 13, story and art by Kanoko Sakurakouji ; [translation, JN Productions].

There is a world of myth and magic that intersects ours, and only a special few can see it. Misao Harada is one such person, and she wants nothing to do with magical realms. She just wants to have a normal high school life and maybe get a boyfriend. But she is the bride of demon prophecy, and her blood grants incredible powers, her flesh immortality. Now the demon realm is fighting over the right to her hand or her life! Sho's plans to plunge the world into chaos continue as he targets the Eight Daitengu, hoping to strip his brother Kyo of all his protectors. And now Sho has Hoki, whose secret past makes him easy prey. Can Hoki stand up to Sho, or will his efforts to aid Kyo backfire?

Clive Barker's Hellraiser. [2], Requiem, [written by Clive Barker and Christopher Monfette ; art by Stephen Thompson, Janusz Ordon, Jesus Hervas].

One of the greatest horror franchises of all time returns, now under the control of its original creator! Now witness Barker's long-awaited return to tell a new chapter in the series' official continuity a trajectory that will forever change the Cenobites and Pinhead! Kirsty Cotton faces her greatest foes both new and old. One is her greatest fear Pinhead! But what could he have planned for her? The revelations in this volume will change the world of Hellraiser forever!

Drew Friedman's sideshow freaks, text by Drew Friedman & K. Bidus ; foreword by Penn Jillette.

Melvin Burkhart the Anatomical Wonder; Zip the Pinhead; Chang and Eng, the original Siamese twins; Johnny Eck, the King of the Freaks; Koo Koo the Birdgirl; and 45 more fascinating sideshow freaks both famous and obscure are immortalized in Drew Friedman's delightful portraits. Before the politically correct impulses of the 1970s squelched the grand American tradition of the sideshow -- people born with abnormalities and others, like Jolly Jere the Fat Man, who created their oddity -- exhibited themselves to the shock and thrill of millions in sideshows nationwide. As a youth in the late 60s and early 70s, Drew Friedman often visited Coney Island with his family, and he and his brothers always insisted on seeing the "Freak Show." "Drew Friedman's Sideshow Freaks" presents 50 of his favorite historic human oddities -- famous and obscure -- in mesmerizing full-color portraits. As in "Warts and All, Old Jewish Comedians, " and "More Old Jewish Comedians, " Drew Friedman once again meticulously, brilliantly, and affectionately brings to life people in the show business, this time focusing on America's oddest performers.

Ender's game. Command school, Orson Scott Card ; creative director & executive director, Orson Scott Card ; script, Christopher Yost ; art, Pasqual Ferry ; color art, Frank D'Armata ; lettering, Cory Petit ; story consultant, Jake Black.

Child-hero Ender Wiggin must fight a desperate battle against a deadly alien race if mankind is to survive.

Fables. [16], Super team, writer, Bill Willingham ; artist, Mark Buckingham … [et al.].

Now why oh why in this mixed-up world would we saddle an important series that has never had anything to do with Super Heroes with a title like "Super Team"? And why has that snotty little Pinocchio suddenly got it into his head that he needs to design tight-fitting costumes for a carefully selected team of Fables?

Higurashi when they cry. Atonement arc [3], [Ryukishi07 ; Karin Suzuragi ; translation, Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley].

Based on the evidence detailed in Takano's notebook, Rena believes she's uncovered the truth behind Oyashiro-sama's curse and the mysterious deaths in Hinamizawa! But though Rena's theory fits perfectly with Hinamizawa's dark history, it is difficult for Keiichi to believe such an outlandish tale, especially given Takano's fascination with the occult. However, Rena cannot be diverted from her obsession with the plot she believes will inevitably destroy the village. Will her mounting paranoia cause her to take drastic action once again?

House of mystery. [7], Conception, Matthew Sturges, writer ; Luca Rossi, Werther Dell'edera, Jose Marzan, Jr.

In this title, Fig learns why the Pair of Conception chased her into the House of mystery.

Jack of Fables. [9], The end, Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges, writers ; Tony Akins, Russ Braun, pencillers ; Andrew Pepoy … [et al.], inkers.

Jack Frost has just set upon the greatest quest in a long and distinguished career of great quests: To kill a dragon. Of course, he is not aware that the dragon in question is in fact his own father. Meanwhile, the Page Sisters find a new purpose in life: restoring the Great Library.

Naoki Urasawa's 20th century boys. 19, The man who came back, story and art by Naoki Urasawa with the cooperation of Takashi Nagasaki ; [English adaptation, Akemi Wegmuller].

The man with the guitar heads for Tokyo and arrives at a rough-and-tumble border town with an ominous-looking checkpoint. Only those who have a pass may go through, and those who try to get by without one are summarily shot. Many have tried, and many are buried nearby. Who can change this horrific situation and get through the checkpoint? And who or what could be waiting on the other side?

Nexus. Volume eleven, [written by] Mike Baron ; [art by] Steve Rude ; foreword by Anna Bennett.

Saved from certain death by Sundra's shrewd business dealings, current Nexus Stan Korivitsky attempts to pick up where he left off: creating the University of Ylum and pursuing a relationship with Sonia, a former mole within the Elvonic Order.

Nexus. Volume twelve, [written by] Mike Baron ; [art by] Steve Rude ; foreword by Mike Barron.

Nuts, Gahan Wilson.

Patricia Briggs' Mercy Thompson. Volume two, Moon called, [written by Patricia Briggs & David Lawrence ; artwork & collection cover by Ameila Woo].

In the past week, coyote shapeshifter Mercy Thompson has seen her friends kidnapped, killed, and assaulted and things are about to get worse! A war between werewolves is erupting, and Mercy is caught smack in the middle! Can she unravel the secrets of the dark conspiracy that threatens them all in time to save her friends and herself? Scores are settled and secrets revealed in the thrilling climax of Patricia Briggs' "Mercy Thompson: Moon Called". This title collects issues numbered 5-8 of the series, along with an all-new, never-before-published 8-page bonus story, and a complete cover gallery.

Powers. [4] : Supergroup, created and produced by Brian Michael Bendis & Michael Avon Oeming.

When one of the members of a popular supergroup is found violently murdered, the events that follow unveil the mystery players behind the multi-layered control of the superhero elite. Walker and Pilgrim are forced to make choices that will forever change their lives and careers, and how the world at large sees its heroes. This completely redesigned, reformatted and reworked hardcover is perfect for both new readers and old!

Real. 10, Takehiko Inoue ; [translation, John Werry].

That life-changing moment when you discover what you really want to do Togawa had his a while back and is determined to achieve his goal. Nomiya just recently had his epiphany and can't wait to take his next step forward. Takahashi is on the verge of finding out what he can aspire to and that it's always been there for him.

Real. 8, Takehiko Inoue ; [translation, John Werry].

Real men, real basketball, real manga. While Togawa and the Tigers are finally gelling and coming together as a team, Nomiya finds himself still without a job and without any real direction in life. His true path continues to elude him until an unlikely source gives him new perspective on it all. Meanwhile, Takahashi struggles with acceptance and rehabilitation, but he hasn't given up on himself just yet.

Real. 9, Takehiko Inoue ; [translation, John Werry].

While Nomiya has finally found that one thing in his life, the goal that he knows he will truly strive to achieve, Takahashi takes another step forward in his journey of recovery from out the depths of despair. And he finds solace in the company of a most unlikely pair.

Road to perdition. 2, On the road, writer, Max Allan Collins ; artists, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Steve Lieber, Josef Rubinstein ; letterers, Bob Lappan, Rob Leigh.

Once, Michael O'Sullivan was the "Angel of Death," the Irish mob's most feared enforcer. Once, his son was an innocent youth. Now neither is what he once was. Tragedy has brought them together on a mission of vengeance, one that takes them through America's heartland to rob banks of funds hidden there for safe-keeping by Chicago Gangland. Max Allan Collins returns with a captivating story set between the pages of the original Road to Perdition.

Short notes from the long history of happiness, Michael Leunig.

Come sit down beside me I said to myself, And although it doesn't makes sense, I held my own hand as a small sign of trust, And together I sat on the fence.

Strontium Dog. [05], The final solution, Alan Grant, John Wagner, writers ; Simon Harrison, Colin MacNeil, artists.

In a ravaged post-atomic war Great Britain, the twisted Lord Sagan and his fundamentalist mother have seized the reins of power and plan to deal with the mutant issue once and for all.

Strontium Dog. Blood moon, John Wagner, writer ; artist, Carlos Ezquerra, Hector Ezquerra.

Colonel Blood Moon was one of the most feared mutant figures operating during the war. Driven by his hatred for norms and desire to destroy their leader Nelson Kreelman, Moon would sacrifice anything and anyone for victory.

Strontium Dog. The Kreeler conspiracy, John Wagner, writer ; Carlos Ezquerra, James Norton, artists.

Ex-Earth president Nelson Kreelman is imprisoned in the planet Rodos for his crimes against mutant-kind.

Strontium Dog. Traitor to his kind, writer, John Wagner ; artist, Carlos Ezquerra.

The mutant underground have kidnapped King Clarkie the second and the British government want Alpha to secure his release.

Sumomomo, momomo. 11, Shinobu Ohtaka ; [translation, Stephen Paul].

Before Koushi can become a fit leader for the Western Army, he must first become king of the jungle! Taking his cues from the forest natives, Koushi is able to make great strides in his training. But back at home, things are not going so well. Those martial artists who wish to reclaim the might of their ancestors have set in motion their plans to ignite war among the clans. Can Koushi's friends keep the peace until their champion returns?

Superior, Mark Millar, writer ; Leinil Yu, penciler ; Gerry Alanguilan with Jason Paz, Jeff Huet, inkers ; Sunny Gho, Javier Tartaglia, Dave McCaig, colorists ; V.C.'s Clayton Cowles, letterer.

Simon Pooni had it all going for him plenty of friends at school and good looks, and his coach called him one of the most talented basketball players he's ever seen. But that was when he could still move his legs. Now, he's living with multiple sclerosis, missing all the little things he used to take for granted, and escaping into the world of movies and comics with his best friend. Then Superior entered his life.

Tank girl. Bad wind rising, [writer, Alan Martin ; artist, Rufus Dayglo].

A brand new graphic novel from the exciting new "Tank Girl" creative team: Alan Martin and Rufus Dayglo! A holiday. A hold-up. A murder. A car chase. A very large vodka. A fistfight. An earthquake. A mutant surfer. A lorry heist. A tiny moped. The return of a much loved secondary character and a gang of killer kangaroos after Tan Girl's scalp. Don't miss Tank Girl's latest twisted action adventure!

The stand. The night has come, creative director and executive director, Stephen King ; script, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa ; art, Mike Perkins ; color art, Laura Martin ; lettering, VC's Joe Sabino.

It's all been building to this, True Believers: the ultimate conflict between Good and Evil. The three spies sent by the Free Zone to infiltrate Flagg's ranks have crossed over to the west, but have they underestimated the dark man's power? And the loyalty of those who follow him? Blood will be shed in the final chapter of Stephen King's masterpiece of apocalyptic horror!

The unwritten. [4], Leviathan, Mike Carey & Peter Gross, script, story, art ; Vince Locke, Al Davison, finishes ; Chris Chuckry, colorist ; Todd Klein, letterer ; Yuko Shimizu, cover artist.

In order to harness his extraordinary powers, Tom Taylor must sail the seas of one of the greatest stories ever told, and hunt the white whale that has left countless stories of myth and madness in its wake. Meanwhile, his friends are hunted by a dangerous new enemy and face identity crises of their own.

The unwritten. [5], On to genesis, Mike Carey & Peter Gross, script/story/art.

Back in the real world at last, Tom follows Lizzie and Savoy to New York and to the auction house of Christian Bolinbroke. Lots Number 1 to 200? The worldly goods of Wilson Taylor; and the only thing more dangerous than the other bidders is the auctioneer himself.

The walking dead. [Volume 15, We find ourselves, Robert Kirkman, creator, writer ; Charlie Adlard, penciler, inker ; Cliff Rathburn, gray tones ; Rus Wooton, letterer].

The events of the previous volume, "No Way Out," have affected everyone in the community, and not everyone has survived to pick up the pieces. Rick and the survivors must now try to pick themselves up and carry in the wake of disaster and by doing so, they find hope.

The wallflower = Yamatonadeshiko shichihenge. 22, 23, 24, Tomoko Hayakawa ; translated and adapted by David Ury ; lettered by North Market Street Graphics.

It's summertime, and all Sunako wants to do is stay in the darkest depths of her room. But the guys are desperate to complete Sunako's transformation into a lady, which means a weekend at a beachside resort. Now Sunako is trapped in a fancy five-star hotel and surrounded by creatures of the light. To escape on the train back to Tokyo she needs cash, and winning the Capture the Flag competition will solve that problem. Victory seems like a sure thing for Sunako until she meets her competition : none other than Kyohei!

The wallflower = Yamatonadeshiko shichihenge. 25, Tomoko Hayakawa ; translated and adapted by Andria Cheng ; lettered by North Market Street Graphics.

After the gorgeous Kyohei kisses her, the anxious and awkward Sunako becomes convinced that it was harassment. She gets revenge by putting a curse on Kyohei, but when he becomes severely ill, it appears that her curse went too far. Only a kiss from Sunako can break the curse, but can she finally admit that she really does care about him? Or will her penchant for darkness be his true downfall?

The wallflower = Yamatonadeshiko shichihenge. 26, Tomoko Hayakawa ; translated and adapted by Andria Cheng ; lettered by North Market Street Graphics.

Four cute guys face the continuing challenge of trying to transform dark loner Sunako into a well-mannered young lady.

The wallflower = Yamatonadeshiko shichihenge. 27, Tomoko Hayakawa ; translated and adapted by Andria Cheng ; lettered by North Market Street Graphics.

It's summertime, and all Sunako wants to do is stay in the darkest depths of her room. But the guys are desperate to complete Sunako's transformation into a lady, which means a weekend at a beachside resort. Now Sunako is trapped in a fancy five-star hotel and surrounded by creatures of the light. To escape on the train back to Tokyo she needs cash, and winning the Capture the Flag competition will solve that problem. Victory seems like a sure thing for Sunako until she meets her competition... none other than Kyohei!

Warriors Three. Dog day afternoon, writer, Bill Willingham, Stan Lee, Gary Friedrich ; penciler, Neil Edwards, Marie Severin.

Asgard's favorite trio is setting out on their own, new adventure! When a beast from the deepest pits of Hel is turned loose, it is up to Volstagg, Hogan and Fandril to chase down the mystery and take down the monstrosity!

Civil Rights

Extreme prejudice : the terrifying story of the Patriot Act and the cover ups of 9/11 and Iraq : the ultimate conspiracy to silence truth, Susan Lindauer.

A terrifying story of "black budget" betrayals and the Patriot Act, with its arsenal of secret evidence, indefinite detention and threats of forcible drugging.

Computers

Cocoa programming for Mac OS X, Aaron Hillegass, Adam Preble.

The best-selling introduction to Cocoa, once again updated to cover the latest Mac programming technologies, and still enthusiastically recommended by experienced Mac OS X developers. Cocoa Programming for Mac OS X is considered by most to be the de-facto intro-to-OS X programming text." Bob Rudis, the Apple Blog. "I would highly recommend this title to anyone interested in Mac development. Even if you own the previous edition, I think you'll find the new and revised content well worth the price." Bob McCune, bobmccune.com. If you're developing applications for Mac OS X, Cocoa Programming for Mac OS X, Fourth Edition, is the book you've been waiting to get your hands on. If you're new to the Mac environment, it's probably the book you've been told to read first. Covering the bulk of what you need to know to develop full-featured applications for OS X, written in an engaging tutorial style, and thoroughly class-tested to assure clarity and accuracy, it is an invaluable resource for any Mac programmer. Specifically, Aaron Hillegass and Adam Preble introduce the two most commonly used Mac developer tools: Xcode and Instruments. They also cover the Objective-C language and the major design patterns of Cocoa. Aaron and Adam illustrate their explanations with exemplary code, written in the idioms of the Cocoa community, to show you how Mac programs should be written. After reading this book, you will know enough to understand and utilize Apple's online documentation for your own unique needs. And you will know enough to write your own stylish code. Updated for Mac OS X 10.6 and 10.7, this fourth edition includes coverage of Xcode 4, blocks, view-based table views, Apple's new approach to memory management (Automatic Reference Counting), and the Mac App Store. This edition adds a new chapter on concurrency and expands coverage of Core Animation. The book now devotes a full chapter to the basics of iOS development.

From Gutenberg to Zuckerberg : everything you really need to know about the Internet, John Naughton.

Our society has gone through a weird, unremarked transition: we've gone from regarding the Net as something exotic to something that we take for granted as a utilitarian necessity, like mains electricity or running water. In the process we've been remarkably incurious about its meaning, significance or cultural implications. Most people have no idea how the network works, nor any conception of its architecture; and few can explain why it has been and continues to be so uniquely disruptive in social, economic and cultural contexts. In other words, our society has become dependent on a utility that it doesn't really understand. John Naughton has distilled the noisy chatter surrounding the internet's relentless evolution into nine clear-sighted and accessible areas of understanding. In doing so he affords everyone the requisite knowledge to make better use of the technologies and networks around us, and see lucidly into their future implications. Along the way From Gutenberg to Zuckerberg covers areas as diverse as the science of complexity, the economics of abundance, the appeal of disruption and the problematic nature of intellectual property. From Gutenberg to Zuckerberg gives you all the basic, conceptual equipment you need to understand the Internet phenomenon.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 for dummies, Dan Gookin.

A full-color reference for getting the most out of your Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1! A vast improvement over the original Galaxy Tab, the 10.1 uses the latest version of the Android operating system and is a 4G LTE mobile device. These upgrades along with many others, including the better screen quality, better web browsing with Flash, and better multitasking capabilities--are all covered in this fun and friendly guide to the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. Everything from how-to topics to the most useful features to helpful tricks and techniques, this practical guide shows you how to get the most out of this cutting-edge device. Details how the Galaxy Tab 10.1 goes one step further than the iPad with phone communications plus video chat and conferencing. Explains in detail how to find your way around the Galaxy Tab 10.1. Covers e-mailing, web browsing, using the digital library, connecting with friends in the galaxy, taking photos with the camera, and enjoying music. Highlights how to customize your Galaxy Tab 10.1 so that it's right for your needs Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 For Dummies is must-have reading for anyone who wants to go beyond the basics and explore another galaxy of tablet computing!

Crafts & Collecting

Barry Brickell : a head of steam, Christine Leov-Lealand.

Color and texture in weaving : 150 contemporary designs, Margo Selby.

Mixing color and yarn types gives woven fabric a contemporary twist, and the results are textiles rich with color and texture. There are hundreds of weaving patterns within, each illustrated with swatches of finished textiles, setup diagrams, and lifting patterns. Fabric samples are shown in large full-color photos to highlight the detail. Color and Texture in Weaving will inspire all weavers, whether new or experienced, with complete setup instructions, more complex ideas, and contemporary, colorful weaves.

Creating decorative paper, Paula Guhin.

While an infinite variety of ready-made paper exists, luscious papers decorated with your own hands can be customized to fit a particular theme, motif, and color scheme. This book shows how to decorate your own paper with simple techniques and everyday materials. The author explains how to use scraping, layering, solvents, resists, wet-in-wet effects, stamping, and many other methods to produce beautiful decorative papers. The techniques incorporate many creative and easy to find tools and materials: salt, craft glue, bubble wrap, waxed paper, bottle caps, instant coffee and more. Filled with inspiring photos of beautiful decorated papers and step-by-step instructions - including paper flowers, rolled-paper beads, and an altered book journal that will get readers started using their own decorative papers.

Entrelac : the essential guide to interlace knitting, Rosemary Drysdale.

Flower power patchwork, Anna-Pia Godske Rasmussen ; photography, Claus Dalby.

Create beautiful items for you and your home using the delightful projects in this book. There are 23 to choose from, including bags, notebooks, pin cushions, pillows, placemats and a handy holder for pens and pencils, all designed and lovingly made by the author, Anne-Pia Godske Rasmussen. Her fresh, contemporary designs and distinctive use of colour have a strong Scandinavian feel, and her techniques are clearly and simply explained through the use of step-by-step instructions, beautifully hand-drawn diagrams and gorgeous photographs. Drawing on traditional patchwork and quilting methods, all the basic techniques, tools and equipment you need are explained fully at the beginning of the book, and there are full-size templates at the back of the book for all those projects that require them.

Knitting with the color guys : inspiration, ideas, and projects from the Kaffe Fassett Studio, Kaffe Fassett, Brandon Mably.

Kaffe Fassett, perhaps the most celebrated textile artist in the world today, is known above all for his mastery of color. In his first book collaboration with Brandon Mably, his studio design partner, Kaffe finds exciting inspiration in the textures, shapes, and patterns all around us in nature and in everyday life to create more than 35 vibrant, gorgeous knitting projects: scarves, sweaters, vests, pillows, afghans, all with the signature colour flair that is the Kaffe Fassett trademark.

Sasha Kagan's classic collection, Sasha Kagan.

Iconic knitwear designer Sasha Kagan treats readers to a fascinating retrospective of her work from the past four decades in this beautifully presented collection of women's knitwear. Known for her innovative use of color, intarsia design work, and striking patterns, Sasha's designs transcend fashion trends and have become classic pieces in their own right. Updated and reworked in gorgeous contemporary yarns, these 20 sweaters, wraps, and jackets are just as wearable today as they were when they were created. The collection spans from 1969 to 2009, with five patterns representing each decade. In addition, swatches, magazine articles, and photographs are included to recreate the original design context for the pieces. Also included are essays by knitwear design notables like Trish Malcolm from "Vogue," and British designers Steven Sheard and Susan North.

Show your colors : 30 flexible beading wire jewelry projects, Jamie Hogsett & Sara Hardin Oehler.

Simplify with Camille Roskelley : quilts for the modern home : use pre-cut jelly rolls, charm packs, fat quarters & more.

Create stunning quilts and pillows with this delightful collection of projects using simple techniques and pre-cuts. Rediscover the simple things in life with this delightful collection of quilt projects and pillow patterns that use pre-cut jelly rolls, fat quarters, and more. Featuring simple, fully-illustrated instructions, and stunning full-colour photography of the finished projects, "Simplify" is the perfect volume for crafters looking to add a touch of simple style to their home - with colours and patterns that the whole family will love.

The handbook of natural plant dyes : personalise your craft with organic colors from acorns, blackberries, coffee, and other everyday ingredients, Sasha Duerr.

Through step-by-step instructions and color-saturated photographs, textile designer Sasha Duerr explains the basics of making and using natural plant dye, from gathering materials and making the dyes to simple ideas for how to use them.

The principles of knitting : methods and techniques of hand knitting, June Hemmons Hiatt ; illustrations by Jesse Hiatt.

A revised and updated edition of a popular classic primer shares comprehensive guidelines for beginning and experienced knitters that demonstrate how to approach a full range of techniques, incorporating into the new edition the author's broadened insights from the past 25 years.

Tilda's winter ideas, [Tone Finnanger].

A collection of projects using the advanced Tilda fabrics and embellishments. It lets you choose from a variety of sewing and papercraft designs, including bags, decorations, gifts, cards and soft toys. It uses the colour palette that includes beautiful shades of red, pink, taupe, cream, turquoise and blue. This is a seasonal collection of projects using the latest Tilda fabrics and embellishments. Choose from a stunning variety of sewing and papercraft designs, including bags, decorations, gifts, cards and soft toys. The colour palette used includes beautiful shades of red, pink, taupe, cream, turquoise and blue. Projects are accompanied by clear instructions, gorgeous photographs and colour illustrations.

Wire & beaded wedding jewelry : 34 step-by-step projects for tiaras, necklaces, hair accessories, table decorations, and more, Linda Jones.

For beautiful, stylish designs that will give you a truly individual wedding day, look no further than Wire & Beaded Wedding Jewelry and Accessories. Linda Jones offers 35 wonderful ideas for jewellery, accessories and decorations, all made from wire and beads, to make the happiest day of your life even more memorable without costing the earth. There are step-by-step projects for elegant wedding jewellery, including necklaces, bracelets and earrings, as well as tiaras and hair slides. You'll also discover ideas for invitations, table decorations and favours. The book is divided into four chapters - one for each season. The Flora and Flame Necklace and Earring Set is perfect for a spring bride, while summer jewellery includes the intricate Sun Ray Collar Necklace. The autumn collection is infused with red and gold colours, contrasting with silver and crystal for winter weddings. With a comprehensive techniques section explaining all you need to know for working with wire and beads, plus variations to offer further inspiration, you'll soon be able to adapt the designs to suit your own wedding style, as well as for other occasions, such as proms and balls.

Crime

A descent into hell : a true story of an altar boy, a cheerleader, and a twisted Texas murder, Kathryn Casey.

A journalistic account of the murder investigation of Colton Pitonyak for the 2005 killing of Jennifer Cave in Austin, Texas.

Abandoned women : Scottish convicts exiled beyond the seas, Lucy Frost.

From the crowded tenements of Edinburgh to the Female Factory nestling in the shadow of Mt Wellington, dozens of Scottish women convicts were exiled to Van Diemen's Land with their young children. This is a rich and evocative account of the lives of women at the bottom of society two hundred years ago.

Blood on the altar : in search of a serial killer, Tobias Jones.

One Sunday morning in 1993, a 16-year-old girl named Eliza Claps goes missing from a church in the centre of Potenza, Italy. Shortly before her disappearance, Elisa had met Danilo Restivo, a strange local boy with a fetish for cutting women's hair on the back of buses. Elisa's family is convinced that Resitvo is responsible for their daughter's disappearance, but he is protected by local big-wigs: by his Sicilian father, by a doctor with links to organised crime, by a priest who had vices of his own. Years went by and Elisa's family could find only false leads. It's 2002, and Restivo is now living in Bournemouth. In November that year, his neighbour is found murdered, with strands of her own hair in her hands. Once again the police are at a loss to pin anything on him. It's not until 2010, when Elisa's decomposed body is found in the church where she went missing, that the two cases are linked and Restivo is finally dealt with. Blood on the Altar combines a gripping true crime case with Jones' deep understanding of Italian culture the impunity it offers to the powerful he so expertly demonstrated in his bestseller: The Dark Heart of Italy.

Imperfect justice : prosecuting Casey Anthony, Jeff Ashton with Lisa Pulitzer.

Jeff Ashton, a prosecuting attorney, gives the inside story of the trial of Casey Anthony and the murder of her young daughter, Caylee.

Never see them again, M. William Phelps.

A national bestselling author delivers a heart-pounding narrative, taking readers inside one family's struggle to cope with loss, while at the same time searching for a team of killers.

Seduced by evil, Michael Fleeman.

Describes how stripper-turned-suburban mom Mechele Hughes Linehan's sordid past was exposed when authorities found enough evidence to charge her and an alleged accomplice with the murder of her ex-fiance, and discusses the crime.

The autobiography of Jack the Ripper, James Carnac.

This memoir was recently discovered and appears to have been written in the 1920s by somone who asserts that he was Jack the Ripper. This person is James Willoughby Carnac, this memoir written shortly before his death is an account of his entire life, including a few short months in 1888 when he became the murderer known to posterity as Jack the Ripper. This book introduces a new suspect for the infamous murders in Whitechapel in 1888. There is information in this book that does not appear to be derived from contemporary newspapers or any other publications and the descriptions of Tottenham in the 1870s, the visits to performances of Jekyll and Hyde, the intricate geography of Whitechapel in 1888 are written with pin-point accuracy. There is also a credible motive given for James becoming the murderer Jack and also a reason for the end of the murders. Given the fact that the author also appear to have knowledge about aspects of the case not in the public arena at the time it could be that this actually is the autobiography of Jack the Ripper. Ultimately it is up to the reader to decide if they believe the mystery has been solved at last but even if they end up deciding the account to be a work of fiction it would still be one of the very earliest imaginings of the Ripper case, written in the early years of the twentieth century, a fascinating piece of period writing and a worthy addition to the Ripper canon. Whatever side they come down on there is no question that this book will be a source of much debate.

The end of normal : a wife's anguish, a widow's new life, Stephanie Madoff Mack with Tamara Jones.

The widow of Mark Madoff and daughter-in-law of Bernard Madoff presents an insider's account as an unsuspecting member of the family associated with the audacious Ponzi scheme, describing her idyllic marriage, her belief in her husband's innocence, their ordeals at the height of the media frenzy and her husband's tragic suicide.

Trial by ambush : the prosecutions of David Bain, Joe Karam.

A fresh look at the trials of David Bain, presenting a fair and objective appraisal of the facts that led to his release from prison in 2009. At 7.09 a.m. on 20 June 1994, David Bain called emergency services and reported finding his entire family of five dead. A year later he was convicted of having murdered them in cold blood, with determination and cunning. He was sentenced to life in prison. However, after 12 years of public controversy, inquiries and appeals, on 10 May 2007 the Privy Council concluded that a substantial miscarriage of justice had occurred and accordingly quashed the convictions and ordered a retrial. For the first time the background to this historic decision is laid bare. This compelling new book explores why the miscarriage happened, just how substantial it actually was and why it took 12 years to right this dreadful wrong. When the evidence heard by both juries is on the table and assimilated in logical fashion as Joe Karam has done in this detailed narrative, the so-called controversy posed by the judge in his summing up - 'Who did it? David Bain? Robin Bain?' - will be put to rest once and for all.

Web of deceit : misinformation and manipulation in the age of social media, Anne P. Mintz.

Customs

Knight : the warrior and world of chivalry, Robert Jones.

Beautifully illustrated and fascinating photography make this probably the best starting place for research into the whole world of knights and chivalry. Breathtakingly good.

Economics

A bloke for all seasons : the Peter Yealands story, Tom Percy.

A true maverick, Peter Yealands is a Marlborough legend and national figure of prominence in both the aquaculture and viticulture industries. He received the first marine farming license and he and his family were pioneers in the New Zealand mussel farming industry. Though a regular but reluctant name on the national rich list, many aspects of his business career represent archetypal 'David and Goliath' scenarios. His David to Jim Delegat's Goliath was the Oyster Bay takeover story; a full-fledged battle between Peter Yealands and the Delegats Group both vying for control of the Oyster Bay Vineyard - a successful brand but a puzzlingly unprofitable company. Yealands now owns the largest privately owned vineyard in New Zealand. And if that wasn't enough he then built the world's most ecologically advanced winery devoted to the concept of 100% sustainability. With such innovations as plastic bottles and Babydoll sheep to graze the vineyards, he has never let conformity stand in the way of innovation. Throughout it all he has maintained a consistent indifference to critics, an expansive and creative imagination and an unwavering dedication to hard work.

Extreme weather and financial markets : opportunities in commodities and futures, Lawrence J. Oxley.

The positive effects of climate change on the market. Record-setting snowfall, cyclones in Australia, chronic drought in Russia, and other dramatic weather events are getting increased attention from scientists and the general public. The effects of climate change present challenges to many sectors, but also present major investing opportunities in the stock, bond, and futures markets. Extreme Weather and The Financial Markets looks at climate change from an investor's standpoint. The climate change debate is somewhat irrelevant to those in the financial industry, since we already live with more than enough extreme climate events to impact the financial markets. To the extent that environmental scientists are correct and global climate change is real and getting worse, the more investment opportunities we have The book presents investment ideas that will work under today's global climate condition and will become even more lucrative if global climate change continues Written by Larry Oxley, an acclaimed author who has personally outperformed the index in the Basic Materials sectors (i.e. chemicals, metals, mining, and forest products) for each of the last five years in both good and bad markets and throughout the global recession in a portfolio of nearly $2 billion Focusing on the investment opportunities during dramatic weather events, Extreme Weather and The Financial Markets offers advice on how to capitalize on global climate change.

Fleeing Vesuvius : responding to the effects of economic and environmental collapse, Richard Douthwaite, Gillian Fallon and Living Economies ; New Zealand preface by Jonathan Boston.

New Zealanders add their perspectives to a collection of essays on responding to the effects of economic and environmental collapse. Weaves together the threads of peak oil, resource depletion, economic instability, and climate change and offers solutions, including strategies for personal adaptation, models of self-reliant local communities, and frameworks to support international action on financial and economic reform.

Governing the future, Derek Wallace.

Since the Second World War, state administrations of all stripes have sought social stability by privileging the economic - first, through central planning, grounded in confidence in the achievability of human mastery over space and change; then through neo-liberalism, driven by an a-temporal faith in the collective benefits of maximizing individual choice. Both emphases have been equally hubristic, and devastating for the planet. This book inquires into the influencing factors as well as the practical realizations of this project at the level of national state organization and decision-making, with particular reference to Western liberal democracies, using New Zealand as a case study. In its latter stages, the book moves towards an exploration of the prospects and opportunities for a more balanced and realistic approach to managing the future - one that takes into account the demands of sustainable well-being for all. The experience of the last thirty years - characterized by a retreat from central planning followed by a partial return - and the fuller understanding of the limits of government action made possible by that experience make it an appropriate moment for a study of this kind.

Guardians of finance : making regulators work for us, James R. Barth, Gerard Caprio, Jr., and Ross Levine.

The recent financial crisis was an accident, a perfect storm fueled by an unforeseeable confluence of events that unfortunately combined to bring down the global financial systems. And policy makers? They did everything they could, given their limited authority. It was all a terrible, unavoidable accident. Or at least this is the story told and retold by a chorus of luminaries that includes Timothy Geithner, Henry Paulson, Robert Rubin, Ben Bernanke, and Alan Greenspan. In Guardians of Finance, economists James Barth, Gerard Caprio, and Ross Levine argue that the financial meltdown of 2007 to 2009 was no accident; it was negligent homicide. They show that senior regulatory officials around the world knew or should have known that their policies were destabilizing the global financial system, had years to process the evidence that risks were rising, had the authority to change their policies and yet chose not to act until the crisis had fully emerged. The current system, the authors write, is simply not designed to make policy choices on behalf of the public. It is virtually impossible for the public and its elected officials to obtain informed and impartial assessment of financial regulation and to hold regulators accountable. Barth, Caprio, and Levine propose a reform to counter this systemic failure: the establishment of a Sentinel to provide an informed, expert, and independent assessment of financial regulation. Its sole power would be to demand information and to evaluate it from the perspective of the public--rather than that of the financial industry, the regulators, or politicians.

Inside Apple : the secrets behind the past and future sucess of Steve Jobs's iconic brand, Adam Lashinsky.

In Inside Apple, Adam Lashinsky provides readers with an insight on leadership and innovation. He introduces Apple business concepts like the 'DRI' (Apple's practice of assigning a Directly Responsible Individual to every task) and the Top 100 (an annual event where that year's top 100 up-and-coming executives were surreptitiously transported to a secret retreat with company founder Steve Jobs). Based on numerous interviews, the book reveals exclusive new information about how Apple innovates, deals with its suppliers, and is handling the transition into the Post Jobs Era. While Inside Apple provides a detailed investigation into the unique company, its lessons about leadership, product design and marketing are universal. Inside Apple will appeal to anyone hoping to bring some of the Apple magic to their own company, career, or creative endeavour.

Paper money collapse : the folly of elastic money and the coming monetary breakdown, Detlev S. Schlichter.

In an engaging style based on extensive research, Paper Money Collapse shows conclusively why paper money systems monetary systems that are based on an elastic and constantly expanding supply of money (such as our system today) as opposed to a system of commodity money of essentially fixed supply - are inherently unstable and why they must lead to economic disintegration. All paper money systems in history ended in failure. The book shows why this must be the case and why it will also be the fate of the present system. The conclusions are controversial as they go against the present consensus, which holds that elastic state money is superior to inflexible commodity money (such as a gold standard), and that expanding money is harmless or even beneficial for as long as inflation stays low. The book shows that the present crisis is the unavoidable result of continuously expanding fiat money, that the current policy of accelerated money production to 'stimulate' the economy is counterproductive and that, if pursued further, it will lead to a complete collapse of the monetary system.Paper money systems are confidence games. When the public realizes that the printing press is increasingly used to keep states and banks solvent, this confidence will evaporate quickly. The endgame will then be sovereign default, hyperinflation and economic chaos.

Retirement income policy and intergenerational equity, Judith Davey, Geoff Rashbrooke and Robert Stephens.

The millionaire fastlane : crack the code to wealth and live rich for a lifetime, MJ Demarco.

Is the financial plan of mediocrity-a dream-stealing, soul-sucking dogma known as The Slowlane-your plan for creating wealth? You know how it goes-go to school, get a good job, save 10 percent of your paycheck, buy a used car, cancel the movie channels, quit drinking expensive Starbucks mocha lattes, save and penny-pinch your life away, trust your life-savings to the stock market, and one day you can retire rich.

The new New Zealand tax system : New Zealand taxes in comparative perspective, Rob Salmond.

Perhaps the most prominent political debate in New Zealand is about tax. This book provides a new perspective on this critical subject, examining what we know about our tax system, and showing how that falls short of what we should know. It details how tax works in the countries New Zealanders normally look to for policy comparison. It shows New Zealand has a tax system of extremes. We charge less tax than almost any comparable country on high incomes, dividends, and capital gains. Our GST however, is bigger than most, both as a proportion of taxes and as a proportion of the economy as a whole. And our goal of aligning top personal and company tax rates is not one that other rich democracies seem to share. They say that in order to change tomorrow, first you must understand today. This book helps everyone, tax experts and interested laypeople alike, understand our tax system today.

The prosperity of vice : a worried view of economics, Daniel Cohen ; translated by Susan Emanuel.

What happened yesterday in the West is today being repeated on a global scale. Industrial society is replacing rural society: millions of peasants in China, India, and elsewhere are leaving the countryside and going to the city. New powers are emerging and rivalries are exacerbated as competition increases for control of raw materials. Contrary to what believers in the "clash of civilizations" maintain, the great risk of the twenty-first century is not a confrontation between cultures but a repetition of history. In The Prosperity of Vice, the influential French economist Daniel Cohen shows that violence, rather than peace, has been the historical accompaniment to prosperity. Peace in Europe came only after the barbaric wars of the twentieth century, not as the outcome of economic growth. What will happen this time for today's eagerly Westernizing emerging nations? Cohen guides us through history, describing the European discovery of the "philosopher's stone": the possibility of perpetual growth. But the consequences of addiction to growth are dire in an era of globalization. If a billion Chinese consume a billion cars, the future of the planet is threatened. But, Cohen points out, there is another kind of globalization: the immaterial globalization enabled by the Internet. It is still possible, he argues, that the cyber-world will create a new awareness of global solidarity. It even may help us accomplish a formidable cognitive task, as immense as that realized during the Industrial Revolution--one that would allow us learn to live within the limits of a solitary planet.

Vultures' picnic : a Greg Palast investigation.

This is the story of the corporate vultures that feed on the weak and ruin our planet in the process a story that spans the globe and decades. For Vultures' Picnic, investigative journalist Greg Palast has spent his career uncovering the connection between the world of energy (read: oil) and finance. He's built a team that reads like a casting call for a Hollywood thriller a Swiss multilingual investigator, a punk journalist, and a gonzo cameraman to reveal how environmental disasters like the Gulf oil spill, the Exxon Valdez, and lesser-known tragedies such as Tatitlek and Torrey Canyon are caused by corporate corruption, failed legislation, and, most interestingly, veiled connections between the financial industry and energy titans. Palast shows how the International Monetary Fund, World Bank, World Trade Organization, and Central Banks act as puppets for Big Oil. With Palast at the center of an investigation that takes us from the Arctic to Africa to the Amazon, Vultures' Picnic shows how the big powers in the money and oil game slip the bonds of regulation over and over again, and simply destroy the rules that they themselves can't write and take advantage of nations and everyday people in the process.

Education

BA : an insider's guide, Rebecca Jury.

BA: An Insider's Guide is a practical, honest introduction to getting the most out of your arts degree at a New Zealand university. Author Rebecca Jury has just emerged from the maelstrom of university and offers her personal take on how to ace your BA. Jury introduces readers to everything from choosing your courses (just like putting together a personalised gourmet sandwich), setting up a study space and doing part-time work, to turning up at lectures and tutorials and actually reading your 'readings', she offers ten steps on how to make university a more rewarding and enjoyable experience. In particular, she focuses on planning, work-life balance, study habits, succeeding at essays and exams, and sorting out a life after the degree. If you're not afraid to be a nerd, polish up your essays until they shine and master exam-taking techniques, Jury suggests, you'll emerge from the university experience a better thinker, a more employable worker and a wiser person.

Charter schools and the corporate makeover of public education : what's at stake?, Michael Fabricant, Michelle Fine ; foreword by Debbie Meier.

This book will reset the discourse on charter schooling by systematically exploring the gap between the promise and the performance of charter schools. The authors do not defend the public school system, which for decades has failed primarily poor children of colour. Instead, they use empirical evidence to determine whether charter schooling offers an authentic alternative for these children. In concise chapters, they address a series of important questions related to the recent ascent of charter schools and the radical restructuring of public education. This essential introduction includes a detailed history of the charter movement, an analysis of the politics and economics driving the movement, documentation of actual student outcomes, and alternative images of transforming public education to serve all children.

Effective practice in outdoor learning : if in doubt, let them out! : improving out for children through high quality outdoor provision, Terry Gould.

Many books have been written on the early years outdoor environment or contain chapters about outdoor learning in the EYFS but none have really connected with practitioners in the way practitioners want them to. Terry has listened to practitioners and written this book, packed full of colour photos, to support the content and to inspire the reader. It supports the key messages on outdoor learning and contains chapters on every aspect of this and more! It will be useful to all those working in the early years as well as managers and head teachers, students and those supporting practitioners. It will enable practitioners to provide improved outdoor experiences for children as well as understanding the importance of these.

Elizabeth and Hazel : two women of Little Rock, David Margolick.

The names Elizabeth Eckford and Hazel Bryan Massery may not be well known, but the image of them from September 1957 surely is: a black high school girl, dressed in white, walking stoically in front of Little Rock Central High School, and a white girl standing directly behind her, face twisted in hate, screaming racial epithets. This famous photograph captures the full anguish of desegregation in Little Rock and throughout the South and an epic moment in the civil rights movement. In this gripping book, David Margolick tells the remarkable story of two separate lives unexpectedly braided together. He explores how the haunting picture of Elizabeth and Hazel came to be taken, its significance in the wider world, and why, for the next half-century, neither woman has ever escaped from its long shadow. He recounts Elizabeth's struggle to overcome the trauma of her hate-filled school experience, and Hazel's long efforts to atone for a fateful, horrible mistake. The book follows the painful journey of the two as they progress from apology to forgiveness to reconciliation and, amazingly, to friendship. This friendship foundered, then collapsed perhaps inevitably over the same fissures and misunderstandings that continue to permeate American race relations more than half a century after the unforgettable photograph at Little Rock. And yet, as Margolick explains, a bond between Elizabeth and Hazel, silent but complex, endures.

Getting it right for boys, Neil Farmer.

Girls are continuing to out perform boys in every aspect of the EYFS. Even in physical and creative development, areas where boys should feel competent and confident, girls are making greater progress. The education establishment has to respond and help boys realise their true potential or we run the very real risk of producing a generation of disaffected boys unable to assimilate new skills and knowledge, to empathise, to see themselves as capable and creative or to think imaginatively. This book by Neil Farmer, a highly respected and experienced early years consultant, will appeal to all practitioners and parents who are interested in how boys develop and how they give them the best possible start in life!.

How deaf children learn : what parents and teachers need to know, Marc Marschark and Peter C. Hauser.

In this book, renowned authorities Marschark and Hauser explain how empirical research conducted over the last several years directly informs educational practices at home and in the classroom, and offer strategies that parents and teachers can use to promote optimal learning in their deaf and hard-of-hearing children. In this invaluable guide, renowned authorities Marc Marschark and Peter Hauser highlight important new advances in scientific and educational research that can help parents and teachers of students with significant hearing loss. The authors stress that deaf children have strengths and needs that are sometimes dramatically different from those who can hear. Consequently, if deaf students are to have full academic access and optimal educational outcomes, it is essential that parents and teachers learn to recognize these differences and adjust their teaching methods to them. Marschark and Hauser explain how the fruits of research conducted over the last several years can markedly improve educational practices at home and in the classroom, and they offer innovative strategies that parents and teachers can use to promote learning in their children. The result is a lively, accessible volume that sheds light on what it means to be a deaf learner and that provides a wealth of advice on how we can best support their language development, social skills, and academic success.

Planting seeds : embedding critical literacy into your classroom programme, Susan Sandretto with Scott Klenner.

"Literacy once meant reading and writing words on paper. Today's students need to be able to understand, use and critically analyse many different text types for different purposes in diverse contexts. This book sets out to support teachers to engage with the theory and practice of critical literacy. The author is an engaging and thoughtful guide through the theory, or "why this chapter is too important to skip," to the practical considerations. These include the tensions between traditional assessment critical literacy ("how do I know what they have learned?") and managing student voice ("when do I get my voice back?"). Along the way there are reflective interludes - questions aimed at stimulating thinking, discussion and professional development. The book also has pointers to further reading and support material and includes a lesson plan template. The aim is to provide ways of thinking about the pedagogy and assessment of critical literacy that will support teachers to implement critical literacy strategies across all content areas." -- Publisher's information.

Supporting deaf children and young people : strategies for intervention, inclusion and improvement, Derek Brinkley.

This is a comprehensive, practical and thought-provoking guide for anyone involved in teaching deaf students. The majority of deaf children are taught in the mainstream system, but are much more likely to under-achieve at school than their hearing counterparts. "Supporting Deaf Children and Young People" is a comprehensive guide to working with deaf students in a variety of educational settings. This book begins with an overview of current areas of controversy and difficulty within deaf education, before going on to offer an array of practical advice and strategies for supporting deaf individuals, such as: raising literacy and numeracy standards; identifying and circumventing avoidance strategies; incorporating deaf-friendly resources and activities into lesson plans; and, working with parents and other professionals. This book also includes reviews and advice on aids and technology, as well as looking at the social and emotional side of being a deaf student today. The supportive and positive voice of the author will help readers analyse and reflect on their teaching in order to find their own solutions to supporting their students.

The early years gardening handbook : a practical guide to developing outdoor spaces with young children, Sue Ward.

Gives clear, practical advice to help develop a garden to inspire yound children. Suitable for everyone, whatever their previous gardening experience, this book offers a step-by-step approach to planning a garden for an early years setting, choosing what to grow, caring for plants and avoiding common pitfalls.

The faith of our fathers : the history of St Bede's College, David McCarthy.

Engineering

Arawata Bill : the story of legendary gold prospector William James O'Leary, Ian Dougherty.

Arawata Bill (1865-1947) was a pioneering folk hero. He spent decades in the unforgiving mountain country of New Zealand's South Island, prospecting for gold and other minerals and making new tracks in unexplored areas. His astonishing feats of endurance and tenacity, coupled with his charming eccentricity, have captured the imagination of generations, and Denis Glover immortalised him in his famous poem, 'Arawata Bill'. Recently, a Californian Country Rock act have added his story to their ballads. This new edition of Ian Dougherty's landmark biography includes information about O'Leary's life that has only recently come to light.

Audel water well pumps and systems mini-ref, R. Dodge Woodson.

Introducing an Audel Mini-Ref for tradespeople working on water well pumps and pumping systems. Water well pumps are used everywhere, with installations numbering in the millions. It's hard to believe that no one has written a small field book that covers these pieces of equipment. Finally, here's a great handy guide is for anyone who needs to know how these pumps work, how to troubleshoot problems unique to this type of piping system, and how to make common repairs for both above ground and submersible pumps. It contains vital and specific references applicable to a wide range of professions, including plumbers, well drillers, electricians, pump suppliers, pump retailers, plumbing supply companies, well system suppliers, and more. Focuses on the must-have information to trouble-shoot, solve problems, and make water well pump repairs Clears up the mysteries of jet pumps, two pipe systems, pressure settings, and accumulator sizing Illustrations and data formatted for quick look up and understanding Discusses pumping system issues concerning municipalities, golf courses, maintenance professionals, big-box stores, irrigation installers, irrigation suppliers, and farm suppliers For tradespeople looking to keep their heads above water, this reliable and trusted resource delivers all of the vital content they need to keep water pumping systems functioning properly

Audio engineering 101 : a beginner's guide to music production, Timothy A. Dittmar.

Audio Engineering 101 is a real world guide for starting out in the recording industry. If you have the dream, the ideas, the music and the creativity but don't know where to start, then this book is for you! Filled with practical advice on how to navigate the recording world, from an author with first-hand, real-life experience, "Audio Engineering 101" will help you succeed in the exciting, but tough and confusing, music industry. Covering all you need to know about the recording process, from the characteristics of sound to a guide to microphones to analog versus digital recording. Dittmar covers all the basics equipment, studio acoustics, the principals of EQ/ compression, music examples to work from and when and how to use compression. FAQ's from professionals give you real insight into the reality of life on the industry. This title is easy to understand and is a real beginner's music production guide. No experience needed! This title: covers aspects of audio often overlooked: internships, people skills, jobs, and the art side; is geared towards anyone wanting to do Music Production either as a hobby or potential career path; gives you insight into the process of music production by unraveling the mystery behind producing records; includes an associated website that provides audio and video examples to complement the text, so you can hear and see what is being discussed.

Environment

Where to live in Auckland : the essential home buyer's guide, [edited] by Stephen Hart.

Etiquette

A practical wedding : creative ideas for planning a beautiful, affordable, and meaningful celebration, Meg Keene.

An insanity-free wedding: it can happen! Getting engaged is exhilarating until it sets in that a wedding costs three times what you thought, and takes five to ten times the effort it reasonably should. And then there are the expectations: from calligraphy invitations to satin chair-covers, all those things that must be done or everyone will be horribly offended. Or will they? A Practical Wedding helps you create the wedding you want without going broke or crazy in the process. After all, what really matters on your wedding day, what you'll remember 'til you're old and gray, is not so much how it looked as how it felt. In this refreshing guide, expert Meg Keene shares her secrets to planning a beautiful celebration that reflects your taste and your relationship. You'll discover: The real purpose of engagement (hint: it's not just about the planning) How to pinpoint what matters most to you and your partner. DIY-ing your wedding: brilliant or crazy? Affording a wedding without having to cut your guest listHow to communicate decisions with your family. Why that color-coded spreadsheet is actually worth it, Wedding Zen can be yours. Meg walks you through everything from choosing a venue to writing vows, complete with stories and advice from women who have been in the trenches, the Team Practical brides. So here's to the joyful wedding, the sensible wedding, the unbelievably fun wedding! A Practical Wedding is your complete guide to getting married with grace.

Farming

Earth care manual : a permaculture handbook for Britain & other temperate climates, Patrick Whitefield.

Earth Care Manual is meticulously researched, informative and highly readable - it is the definitive book on temperate permaculture. Bursting with case studies, photographs, charts, diagrams and illustrations, it will show you how to put permaculture into action and take a decisive step into an ecologically harmonious future.

Floreat scientia : celebrating New Zealand's agrifood innovation.

A collection of 43 chapters by 41 authors describing the need for innovation in agrifood in New Zealand, past successes, and work being done today that will continue the great tradition of successful science in this sector.

Grow it yourself fruit & nuts, Andrew Steens.

Another down-to-earth, practical gardening guide. Packed with sound advice and information, this is your first port of call when planting a new orchard, or looking for guidance on how to care for your fruit crops. Growing fruit in the home garden is becoming increasingly popular now that space-saving new dwarf varieties ideal for today's smaller gardens and multigrafted trees that are more resistant to pests and diseases are readily available. A-Z of over 30 fruit and nut varieties best suited to New Zealand growing conditions. Advice on how, where and when to plant and harvest, feeding, watering, mulching, pruning, pollination, fruit set and thinning. Handy charts for most crops include harvest tiems, brief descriptions and main characteristics of each vairety. Integrated pest and disease management; common pesticides for the home garden. Garden plans for a small, medium and larger garden, plus a useful guide to harvesting times for all varieties described.--Cover.

Fashion

Black : the history of black in fashion, society and culture in New Zealand, curated by Doris de Pont.

New Zealanders choose to represent ourselves to the world wearing black - and not just the All Blacks, Tall Blacks and Silver Ferns. Many of our fashion designers choose black as the cornerstone of their collections, and a great deal of our cultural icons (think Fred Dagg) are also characterised by wearing black. Black is a gorgeously illustrated celebration and exploration of New Zealand's obsession with clothing ourselves in black - in society, power and politics, cultural icons, sport, fashion, film and music, from the Little Black Dress to the All Black jersey, Dunedin goths, the business people of Lambton Quay and the patched jackets of gang members. Doris de Pont, founder of the Fashion Museum of New Zealand and curator of the pop-up exhibition Black in Fashion, has brought together 10 richly illustrated essays on the importance of black in the New Zealand psyche in a collection to wow and inspire.

Juxtapoz tattoo.

Features artists who came up at the beginning of "Juxtapoz Tattoo's" modern renaissance in the mid 1990's. Whether these tattooists are creating a modern twist on a classic archetype, or pushing the boundaries of the primitives aesthetic, innovation is the common goal.

Juxtapoz tattoo. 2, Juxtapoz

By popular demand, Juxtapoz Tattoo 2 expands on a subject very dear to the inked hearts of its readers. Many featured artists came up at the beginning of Tattoo's modern renaissance at the end of the millenium, hungry for a new approach, but steeped nonetheless in the traditions of their craft.

The flight attendant's shoe, Prudence Black.

Stiletto heels, miniskirts, bobbed wigs, shiny new technology and exotic locations were all part of the cosmopolitan life style of the Qantas flight hostesses. The Flight Attendants Shoe is the story of the Qantas uniforms and the uniforms of other airlines.

Film, Television & Theatre

May I have your attention, please? : the autobiography, James Corden.

As far back as he can remember James Corden has only ever wanted to be in one place: in front of you, doing something to make you cry, shout, scream or giggle uncontrollably. He knew where he wanted to be and he'd keep on trying until he got there. This is the story of how it all happened.

Mr. CSI : how a Vegas dreamer made a killing in Hollywood, one body at a time, Anthony E. Zuiker.

A wrenching memoir in which the creator of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, one of the most popular shows of all time, applies forensic techniques to his estranged father's suicide and his own unlikely rise in Hollywood.

The world according to Joan, Joan Collins.

Witty, clever and beautiful, Joan Collins possesses a singular star quality that has come to define what it means to be a living legend. As an actress, author and producer she has built a career that places her in the unrivalled ranks of an international icon. In "The World According to Joan" she shares her life experience with her trademark humour and wisdom. From manners to men via fashion and family, to ageing and marriage, she takes on subjects close to every woman's heart. Erudite, honest and full of verve, this is Joan Collins at her definitive best.

Voice and the young actor : a workbook and DVD, Rena Cook ; illustrated by Carey Hissey.

Many high school theatre teachers do not have access to intensive voice instruction. Rena's book will fill that void. It is instructive, concise, easy to understand and, most importantly for the high school student, fun. A DVD features 85 minutes and 28 filmed voice workshop excersises with the author and two students.

Worth fighting for : love, loss and moving forward, Lisa Niemi Swayze.

Lisa Niemi and Patrick Swayze first met as teenagers at his mother's dance studio. He was older and just a bit cocky; she was the gorgeous waif who refused to worship the ground he walked on. It didn't take long for them to fall in love. Their thirty-four year marriage which they explored together in The Time of My Life was a uniquely passionate partnership. Now, for the first time, Lisa will share what it was like to care for her husband as he battled Stage IV pancreatic cancer, and will describe his last days when she simply tried to keep him comfortable. She writes searingly about her grief in the aftermath of Patrick's death, and candidly discusses the challenges that the past fourteen months without him have posed. But while this is an emotionally honest and unflinching depiction of illness, death, and loss, it is also a hopeful and life-affirming exploration of the power of the human spirit. Lisa shows that no matter how dark the prospect of another day may seem, there are always reserves of strength to call upon, and the love shared between two people will never truly die.

Folklore

The people of the sea, David Thomson ; introduction by Seamus Heaney ; afterword by Stewart Sanderson.

In an extraordinary exercise of historical reconstruction, David Thomson travels through the Hebrides and the west coast of Ireland, telling stories, centuries old, of the 'selchie' or grey Atlantic seal. His fascinating legends narrative, lyrical and dramatic explore love, loss, return and rescue, documenting a culture on the verge of dissolution.

Food & Wine

1000 great wines that won't cost a fortune from the world's best wineries, editor-in-chief, Jim Gordon.

Enjoy excellent wine without breaking the bank. Go on a wine-tasting journey across the globe with an extensive team of wine writers, all experts in their own regions. They'll introduce you to 1000 great-value wines from the world's best wineries but focussing on the more affordable end of their wine lists.

130 new winemaking recipes : make delicious wine at home using fruits, grains, and herbs, C. J. J. Berry.

Filled with 130 recipes utilizing traditional country ingredients, this book is a must-have for anyone who has discovered the rewards of at-home winemaking. Inside you will find wine recipes that feature ingredients such as rose hips, elderberries, and crab apples, all staples of country winemaking.

50 fabulous meals for me, Jacki Passmore.

Cooking for yourself shouldn't mean repetitive microwave meals and uninspiring takeaways. Flying solo in the kitchen means that you can try new ingredients, experiment with flavours and indulge your personal tastes.

A good harvest : recipes from the gardens of Rural Women New Zealand.

Kiwis love fresh fruit and vegetables, whether it's growing a few herbs, buying produce from farmers' markets and roadside stalls, or tending a vege garden or orchard. But how can we make the most of this seasonal bounty? For A Good Harvest, Rural Women New Zealand members have gathered over 300 tried-and-true recipes for seasonal produce, as well as handy tips for preserving food. These are recipes that really work, often passed down through the generations or jotted in hand-written notebooks. There are also helpful growing tips for each vegetable or fruit, to ensure a bumper crop. From delicious jams, preserves, chutneys and pickles to cakes, sauces and more, A Good Harvest is the perfect recipe collection for the cooks and gardeners of today - people who like to know what's in the food they eat and where it has come from.

Bach & beach house : recipes for barbecues, salads & more, recipes, Niki Bezzant ; photography, Ian Baker.

This book has favourite recipes for easy days at the bach, from the Beach House Cook Book by Niki Bezzant, featuring simple, relaxed food for sharing with friends and family all year round.

Baking with the Cake boss : 100 of Buddy's best recipes and decorating secrets, Buddy Valastro.

The star of the popular reality baking show outlines the progressive training he received throughout his apprenticeship at Carlo's Bake Shop, while sharing personal anecdotes from his family life and career.

Barefoot Contessa cookbook, Ina Garten ; photographs by Melanie Acevedo.

For more than twenty years, Barefoot Contessa, the acclaimed speciality food store, cooked and baked extraordinary dishes for enthusiastic customers in the Hamptons. For many of those years, people tried to get the exuberant owner, Ina Garten, to share the secrets of her store. Finally, the energy and style that made Barefoot Contessa such a special place are shown here, with dozens of recipes and more than 160 breathtaking photographs, in "The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook". Ina's most popular recipes use familiar ingredients, but they taste even better than you would expect. Her Pan-Fried Onion Dip is the real thing. Her Tomato soup is created from oven-roasted tomatoes and fresh basil to intensify the flavours. The light and flaky Maple-Oatmeal Scones are baked with rolled oats, whole wheat, and real maple syrup. Now these and other famous Barefoot Contessa recipes can be prepared at home. Ina's experience at Barefoot Contessa has given her hundreds of ideas for creating wonderful parties in a few hours. And they're all in this book…Crab Cakes with Remoulade Sauce can be stored overnight in the refrigerator and sauteed just before the guests arrive. The ingredients for Grilled Salmon Salad can all be prepared ahead and tossed together before serving. The batter for the Raspberry Corn Muffins can be mixed a day before and popped into the oven just before breakfast. Ina Garten teaches us how to entertain with style, simplicity, and a relaxed sense of fun. There are notes throughout the book for giving cocktail parties, lunches, and dinner parties where everything is done before the guests arrive. And there are easy instructions for creating gorgeous party platters that don't even require you to cook.

Celebrate Marlborough sauvignon blanc, wine [text by] Belinda Jackson ; food [text by] Jan Bilton ; editor Michael G. Ryan.

Cumulus Inc., Andrew McConnell ; photography by Earl Carter.

In a few short years, Cumulus Inc. has won a place in many hearts. With its open kitchen, industrial architectural elements and light streaming in through the bank of windows, it is somewhere to gather, talk and eat at any time of day. And the food fits like a glove, starting with the perfect breakfast and ending with a late-night charcuterie plate. Based around the ebb and flow of a day at Cumulus, Andrew McConnell's first book gathers his recipes for the signature dishes that keep people coming back for more. This is food for the way we eat now.

Homebrewed beers & stouts : full instructions for all types of classic beers, stouts, and lagers, C.J.J. Berry.

Forget a trip to the distributor, learn how to brew great-tasting beer at home with this classic from C.J.J. Berry. This book was the first modern book on home brewing and will teach the home-brewer everything they need to know about beer, from a brief history of the beverage to the equipment and tools needed to become a successful brew master. Homebrewed Beers & Stouts shows how to create a light summer ale, a pale lager, or an authentic stout. With over 70 recipes included, readers are sure to be thrilled by what they can produce in their very own home. 700,000 copies have already been sold.

Jax cooks : great food for family and friends, Jax Hamilton ; photographs, David Baird.

This cookbook, Jax's first, is a real treat and a much-awaited debut. Jax Cooks is a fabulous collection of 90 recipes woven around Jax's life and experiences - her story told in food. These recipes will appeal to those who already love her style and to those who want to try real, tasty, easy-to-prepare food - Jax'd up, of course! You'll be taken on a culinary journey from Jamaican-style food in east London to heartland Kiwi dishes in Timaru, together with generous portions of the Mediterranean, Southeast Asia and the US. From her mother Dulcie's Saturday Soup to Jax'd up school-day favs Fish & Chips and Wicked Waffles, Chicken Biriyani, North African Chermoula Spicy Lamb Chops, the Perfect Pad Thai and Jax's very own wicked Lychee Margaritas. A delicious medley of munchies, meals, drinks and desserts for both the experienced and the everyday cook.

Mary Berry's complete cookbook.

This is the ultimate family cookbook from Mary Berry. "Mary Berry's Complete Cookbook" has been fully revised and updated with a fresh modern look and 30 new recipes. This is Mary Berry at her best with over 1,000 tried and tested recipes for every occasion from firm family favourites to more adventurous dinner party dishes. As well as traditional classics and Mary's all-time favourites you'll also find an exciting selection of healthy low-fat dishes and new ideas to give you inspiration every time. Easy-to-follow instructions, clear illustrations and time-saving tips guarantee delicious results every time making "Mary Berry's Complete Cookbook" the most comprehensive cook book you could ever need. We're sure you'll find yourself reaching for it on your cookery bookshelf time after time.

Movida cocina : spanish flavours from five kitchens, Frank Camorra and Richard Cornish.

Feel the pulse of its thriving tapas bars, watch the speed and grace of its wait staff, inhale the aroma of sizzling chorizo and savour the salty sweetness of crayfish straight off the grill. From its flagship restaurant in Melbourne's Hosier Lane, to the opening of its latest venture Pulpo, MoVida has always embodied the heart and soul of Spanish cuisine. By fusing local and international flavours and pushing culinary boundaries, the MoVida restaurants have irrevocably changed the landscape of Australian dining. MoVida Cocina gives you a closer look at the people, venues and dishes that have made the MoVida bars and restaurants what they are today. Acclaimed chef and owner Frank Camorra takes us behind-the-scenes to reveal special techniques, signature dishes and the pure joy of cooking that infuses his life and work. He also reveals 70 stunning new recipes, including his chorizo-filled fried potato bombs, which featured in a nail-biting episode of 'MasterChef Australia' in 2010.

Quick & easy cupcakes, slices, macaroons, biscuits, cakes & more, Robyn Martin ; photographer Alan Gillard.

Busy lives need quick-mix baking solutions. Robyn Martin is an expert in this, making her name developing reliable, quick-mix recipes that do away with creaming the butter and sugar, use simple kitchen utensils, accessible ingredients and taste delicious!

Real cidermaking on a small scale : an introduction to producing cider at home, Michael Pooley & John Lomax.

Cidermaking is part of a rich tradition that dates back hundreds of years. Now you can make yourself a part of this tradition by becoming an at-home cider maker. Real Cidermaking on a Small Scale will teach you everything you need to know about the process of making hard cider from any kind of apple. Inside, you will learn how to build your own cider press, how to ferment the cider, and how to store it for enjoyment year-round. You will also discover delicious recipes, tips for preserving apple juice that you don't want to ferment, and instructions for making perry, or pear cider. Whether you plan on using apples from the tree in your backyard or from the local supermarket, you are sure to be satisfied with the results. Don't miss your chance to become a cidermaking expert and enjoy the rewards of your labour all year long.

Robyn Martin's best of the best recipes for crockpots & slow cookers, photographer, James Ensing-Trussell.

Saved by cake, Marian Keyes ; photography by Alistair Richardson.

Learn to bake with Britain's favourite women's fiction author, Marian Keyes. Saved by Cake gives an extremely honest account of Marian Keyes' recent battle with depression, and how baking has helped her. A complete novice in the kitchen, Marian decided to bake a cake for a friend and that was it she realized that baking was what she needed to do in order to get her through each day. And so she baked, and she wrote her recipes down, and little by little the depression has started to lift, along with her sponges. With chapters on cupcakes, cheesecakes, meringues and macaroons, chocolate cakes, fruit cakes and favourite classics, Marian's recipes are aimed firmly at beginner bakers, offering hints and tips to help along the way. Never patronizing, always honest and witty, accessible and full of fun, the bakes and cakes that Marian serves up in this cookbook will put a smile on your face and make you happy. From her Consistently Reliable Cupcakes and Very Chocolately Macaroons, to the ease of her Fridge-set Honeycomb Cheesecake, you will want to have a go at making all of Marian's recipes. The shoe and handbag biscuits particularly. Very covetable. Very Marian.

Sugarlicious : 50 cute and clever treats for every occasion, Meaghan Mountford.

Presenting step-by-step directions, a guide to creating sweet treats will demystify professional techniques so that anyone can learn how to pipe icing and have fun with fondant.

Taste buds and molecules : the art and science of food, wine, and flavor, Francois Chartier ; translated by Levi Reiss.

"If Catalan superchef Ferran Adria is the leading missionary of molecular gastronomy, Mr. Chartier is his counterpart with a corkscrew."--Globe and Mail. This award-winning book, now available for the first time in English in the U.S., presents a cutting-edge approach to food and wine pairing. Sommelier Francois Chartier has spent the better part of two decades collaborating with top scientists and chefs to map out the aromatic molecules that give foods and wines their flavor. Armed with the results of his extensive research, Chartier has been able to identify why certain foods and wines work well together at a molecular level. In this book, he has gathered his findings into a simple set of principles that explain how to create ideal harmonies in food and wine pairings. This new approach to the art and science of food and wine pairing will be an invaluable resource for sommeliers, chefs, and wine enthusiasts, as well as a fascinating read for anyone who is interested in the principles of modernist or "molecular" cuisine. The Canadian edition of Taste Buds and Molecules was a 2011 IACP Award nominee, and the original French-language edition, Papilles et Molecules, was named the Best Cookbook in the World in the category of Innovation at the 2010 Paris World Cookbook Awards. The book includes a foreword by Juli Soler and Ferran Adria of El Bulli, who worked closely with Chartier in planning the menus at their renowned restaurant.

The brewer's apprentice : an insider's guide to the art and craft of beer brewing, taught by the masters, Greg Koch and Matt Allyn.

Brewing craft and artisanal beer has become a labour of love for enthusiasts and epicures the world over, with new people joining the ranks every year. The Brewer's Apprentice is a behind-the-scenes guide to all aspects of this classic art. However, instead of simply sharing brewing recipes, tasting guides, or buying recommendations as many other books do, our book gives readers unique insights into craft brewing culture, and let the masters speak in their own words. In a series of in-depth profiles, the legends, innovators, rising stars of the beer world share their deep reserves of brew knowledge, insider tips, recipes, and more. Inside you'll learn:-Sourcing the best ingredients, brewing locally and seasonally Farm-to-table brewing: hops, barley, wheat, and more-Setting up your homebrewing workshop-Brewing chemistry: how does it all work?-Nontraditional ingredients, extreme brews, and novelty drinks-Meads, lambics, ciders, and other nectars of the gods- Barrel-aging beers.

The green smoothie bible : 300 delicious recipes, Kristine Miles.

This is a comprehensive collection of green smoothie recipes that combine super-healthy leafy green vegetables with delicious, antioxidant-rich fruits to create nutritious and delicious smoothies so users can lose weight, improve health, and have beautiful skin. It offers 250 fruit and vegetable drinks for losing weight, detoxing, maximizing energy, and staying healthy. You know a daily diet rich in fruits and vegetables can help fight obesity, diabetes, heart-disease, and even some types of cancer. But do you find the time to eat anywhere near the recommended amount? The inviting recipes in "The Green Smoothie Bible" show you how to combine a myriad of leafy green vegetables and delicious fruit into the most nutritious drinks imaginable transforming your health while preventing an array of diseases. "The Green Smoothie Bible" offers the fastest, easiest way to get your daily dose - or more - of fruits and vegetables in a quick, pleasing drink. By blending fruits and vegetables together, green smoothies deliver a bigger punch of healthy nutrients than simple fruit or vegetable juices, and they also add body-cleansing plant fibers. The author presents nutrition facts and scientific evidence showing how each component in their smoothie can offer such benefits as improved skin and hair tone, increased daily energy, and a stronger immune system.

The Hairy Bikers' big book of baking, [Si King & Dave Myers]

With their irrepressible enthusiasm for great food, Si King and Dave Myers AKA the Hairy Bikers travel the length and breadth of Europe to discover the best baking recipes from the Continent. From Norway to Southern Spain, the boys eat their way across ten countries, making friends and swapping recipes along the way. They discover the ultimate Black Forest Gateaux in Germany, the most incredible pastries in Southern France and cook cakes that will tickle the tastebuds of all home bakers. This is a welcome return of the Hairy Bakers. These recipes will delight and will bring a freshness to all home baking.

The Oxford companion to beer, Garrett Oliver.

For millennia, beer has been a favorite beverage in cultures across the globe. After water and tea, it is the most popular drink in the world, and it is at the center of a $450 billion industry. The first major reference work to investigate the history and vast scope of beer, this bbok features more than 1,100 A-Z entries written by 166 of the world's most prominent beer experts. Illustrated with over 140 images, the book covers everything from the agricultural makeup of various beers to the technical elements of the brewing process, local effects of brewing on regions around the world, and the social and political implications of sharing a beer. Entries not only define terms such as "dry hopping" and "cask conditioning" but give fascinating details about how these and other techniques affect a beer's taste, texture, and popularity. Cultural entries shed light on such topics as pub games, food pairings and the development of beer styles. It contians accounts of how drinking traditions have changed throughout history, and how these traditions vary in different parts of the world, from Japan to Mexico, New Zealand, and Brazil, among many other countries. The pioneers of beer-making are the subjects of biographical entries, and the legacies these pioneers have left behind, in the form of the world's most popular beers and breweries, are recurrent themes throughout the book. Packed with information, this comprehensive resource also includes thorough appendices (covering beer festivals, beer magazines, and more), as well as conversion tables.

Wheat-free cooking : practical help for the home cook, Rita Greer.

Recipes for a variety of wheat-free dishes including breads, cakes, and pastries.

Gardens and Gardening

Close to paradise : the gardens of Naples, Capri and the Amalfi Coast, Robert I. C. Fisher.

Ravishingly photographed, romantic beyond reason, this book devoted to the most celebrated gardens of southern Italy captures the inexhaustible lure of one of the most beautiful places on earth: Campania, the sun-kissed region that is home to Naples, Capri and the Amalfi Coast.

Contemporary landscape architecture, [editor, Josep Maria Minguet ; text and projects selection, Oscar Mira].

The landscape architect visibly modifies land and open spaces with the objective of applying the most artistic transcription of architectural language by working with both animate and inanimate physical structures which arise from geographical and social structures, as well as various technical and economical situations.

Lawns and ground cover, Simon Akeroyd.

This title offers simple steps to gardening success, from the experts at the RHS. You can get your lawn looking lovely all year round with "RHS Simple Steps Lawns and Ground Cover". It includes tips and techniques on how to lay turf, control weeds and design a lawn that works for your garden guarantee success. Plus step-by-step photographs and inspirational pictures will show you how to stay on the right track and create the lawn of your dreams. Visually inspiring, reliably informative and excellent value for money, "RHS Simple Steps Lawns and Ground Cover" will give you perfect results every time. For more step-by-step gardening advice, pick up other titles from this series.

The balcony gardener : creative ideas for small spaces, Isabelle Palmer.

Isabelle Palmer has created a successful business from her ability to enliven any balcony, roof terrace and window sill with her inventive gardening ideas. In The Balcony Gardener she shows you how to do just the same.

Vegetable & fruit gardening, Michael Pollock, editor-in-chief.

This title contains everything you need to know about growing your own, from the experts at the RHS. From onions to figs, get the latest advice on growing over 150 vegetables, herbs and fruit with the new edition of "RHS Vegetable & Fruit Gardening", this is the expert guide to everything you need to know about kitchen gardening. You'll find easy-to-follow step-by-steps of tried-and-trusted techniques, as well as specialist tips on seasonal tasks, yields per crop, sowing and harvesting times and controlling pests and diseases. Organic options are considered throughout and traditional gardening practices are combined with up-to-date methods to guarantee success. "RHS Vegetable & Fruit Gardening" is the only advice you need to grow healthy and tasty crops for your own table.

Government

Along a fault-line : New Zealand's changing local government landscape, Jean Drage, Jeff McNeill and Christine Cheyne.

Local government in New Zealand is experiencing major upheaval. The creation of an urban unitary council for Auckland, the overthrow of elected representation for the Canterbury region, and other instances of intrusion of central government power into local councils (e.g. for managing earthquake recovery and the Rugby World Cup) indicate a seismic shift in the foundations of local government in New Zealand. A major review announced in 2011 signals an imminent shakeup of this tier of government. These developments demand robust analysis and innovative responses. This collection addresses fundamental questions about what the appropriate structure and role of local government should be in contemporary New Zealand. Who should decide about the local in our lives? Should Auckland Council be the model for other parts of the country? What is the future for regions? New Zealand's leading local government scholars provide a context for and tease out the underlying themes that make New Zealand's local government distinctive. This book will inform decision-makers, scholars and students and those with an interest in the level of government that most directly affects our daily lives.

Managing mixed financing of privately owned providers in the public interest, Judith Smith … [et al.].

Managing Mixed Financing of Privately Owned Providers in the Public Interest compares the financing of general practice (primary health care), long-term care of older people, legal aid, and early childhood education in New Zealand, Australia, and England. Each service is characterised by a different mix of public and private finance. The authors identify the criteria deemed important when assessing whether a particular mix of public and private finance produces a service that meets public goals. These criteria are then drawn together in an assessment framework that policy makers can use when deciding on their approach to mixed financing. The framework assesses mixed financing from the perspectives of the state, providers, and users.

Official and confidential : the secret life of J. Edgar Hoover, Anthony Summers.

For nearly fifty years, J. Edgar Hoover held great power in the United States. The creator of the FBI and its Director until his death, he played a role in nearly every major tragedy and scandal in America during the twentieth century. Hoover was lauded when he died as an American hero. Anthony Summers' controversial bestseller, Official & Confidential, The Secret Life of J. Edgar Hoover, draws on more than 800 interviews to explode the myths, exposing the dark secrets that remained hidden throughout Hoover's lifetime. Hoover used his intimate knowledge of the John F. Kennedy's sex life to ensure that Lyndon B. Johnson became Vice President, and suppressed evidence about J.F.K's assassination. Hoover himself, meanwhile, was a closet homosexual, which allegedly led to him being blackmailed by the Mafia. This fascinating book reveals that even Hoover's death, on the eve of Watergate, was clouded with mystery. Witnesses have indicated that, in the panic over the secrets he was holding over President Nixon, an operation was mounted to break into his house possibly even to murder him.

Health & Medicine

Autism all-stars : how we use our autism and Asperger traits to shine in life, Josie Santomauro ; foreword by Tony Attwood.

Looking at positive influences, great talents and unique thought processes of indiviuals with autism spectrum disorders, this book is a celebration of those who have used their autism to shine in life.

Baby & child health : everything you need to know, Philippa Kaye.

Both visual and practical, showing you the essential information that other books only tell you. Some new parents feel daunted by huge baby and childcare tomes. "Baby & Child Health: Everything You Need to Know" delivers just the right amount of information in crystal-clear detail. Each book gets straight to the point, with this book showing you exactly what you need to do; how to recognise, diagnose and treat over 150 ailments that can affect children from birth to 10 years. Clear photographs and step-by-step practical instructions show you first aid and ways to alleviate symptoms and symptom charts with "yes/no" answers make it easy for you to find out what might be wrong and when to seek medical help. Plus, a useful guide to what you should be keeping in the medicine cabinet. Simple, practical and highly visual, no parent should be without "Baby & Child Health: Everything You Need to Know" - it's all the vital information you need at your fingertips.

Bread is the devil : win the weight loss battle by taking control of your diet demons, Heather Bauer and Kathy Matthews.

Stop mindlessly inhaling the breadbasket and stop shoveling in the M&M's. Bread is the Devil is the solution to all of our diet saboteurs. Nutritionist Heather Bauer can count on the fingers of one hand the number of her clients who don't already know what they should eat to lose weight. So why can't they (and their best friend and their neighbor) lose weight? Because Bread is the Devil! Yes, that's Bauer's shorthand for the inevitable, demonic pull that certain bad habits exert on people who try to change their eating routines to drop the pounds. Many of us have been there: You had a sensible, healthy breakfast, high in protein with complex carbs. Ditto for lunch--soup and a salad with a warm rush of accomplishment and self control for dessert. But now it's dinnertime and you're out with friends: enter a large basket of warm, sliced crusty sourdough bread with a little tub of chive butter. Suddenly you're in the seventh circle of hell--the one reserved for gluttons. Bread's not your devil? How about ice cream or chips or that big slab of butter cream frosted birthday cake? Bread Is the Devil will help you fight those hellish cravings that stop you from losing the weight you want. By identifying how certain factors promote overeating, Heather will: Identify the top ten Diet Devils that challenge healthy eating Provide specific, proven strategies that free you from these devils once and for all Offer up a simple, flexible guide that will help you reach your goal in twenty-one days and make eating fun again Suggest an easy, affordable, and doable shopping list for eating at home as well as great meal choices when eating out Bread is the Devil is divine intervention for even the most devilish dieters.

Change your posture, change your life : how the power of the Alexander technique can combat back pain, tension and stress, Richard Brennan.

The Alexander Technique is a proven method for breaking down bodily tension to restore natural ease of movement. Change Your Posture, Change Your Life examines every aspect of the technique, from how to release muscle tension to the secret key to good posture. This must-have guide will benefit all age groups and lifestyles: sufferers of muscular-skeletal problems like arthritis, backache, and headaches; parents concerned about their children's posture; anyone involved in sports and exercise; as well as musicians, actors, and health-care professionals.

Confronting hereditary breast and ovarian cancer : identify your risk, understand your options, change your destiny, Sue Friedman, Rebecca Sutphen, Kathy Steligo ; foreword by Mark H. Greene.

"Be informed. Be empowered. Be well". If you are concerned that the cancer in your family is hereditary, you face difficult choices. Should you have a blood test that may reveal whether you have a high likelihood of disease? Do you preemptively treat a disease that may never develop? How do you make decisions now that will affect the rest of your life? This helpful, informative guide answers your questions as you confront hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Developed by Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE), the nation's only nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families affected by hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, this book stands alone among breast and ovarian cancer resources. Equal parts health guide and memoir, it defines complex issues facing previvors and survivors and provides solutions with a fresh, authoritative voice. Written by three passionate advocates for the hereditary cancer community who are themselves breast cancer survivors, "Confronting Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer" dispels myths and misinformation and presents practical risk-reducing alternatives and decision-making tools. Including information about genetic counseling and testing, preventive surgery, and fertility and family planning, as well as explanations of health insurance coverage and laws protecting genetic privacy, this resource tackles head-on the challenges of living in a high-risk body. Confronting hereditary cancer is a complex, confusing, and highly individual journey. With its unique combination of the latest research, expert advice, and compelling personal stories, this book gives previvors, survivors, and their family members the guidance they need to face the unique challenges of hereditary cancer.

Doulas : why every pregnant woman deserves one, Susan Ross.

Imagine birthing your baby exactly the way you would like quietly and peacefully in a dimly lit room in absolute control of your labour and birth, feeling safe and supported. A doula can help you achieve this. Doulas are trained to look after you, both emotionally and physically, during pregnancy, labour and birthing. They empower you to negotiate the best care for you and your baby. They act as your advocate, steering you and your partner through the sometimes daunting hospital system. Or if you have chosen to have your baby at a birth centre or at home, your doula will be with you and your partner providing support, reassurance and encouragement. This book will discuss what a difference a doula can make.

End back and neck pain forever, Philippa Coory.

Enjoy every sandwich : living each day as if it were your last, Lee Lipsenthal ; foreword by Dean Ornish.

As medical director of the famed Preventive Medical Research Institute, Lee Lipsenthal helped thousands of patients struggling with disease to overcome their fears of pain and death and to embrace a more joyful way of living.

Fat chance : the no-going-back weight loss workbook, Susan Maiava.

"Forget about how fat people diet, focus on how slim people eat. Fat Chance!: the No-going-back Weight Loss Workbook is a revolutionary new 12-week holistic programme of daily personal reflection and change for healthy and sustainable weight-loss for individuals or groups…"--P. 4 of cover.

Getting past your past : take control of your life with self-help techniques from EMDR therapy, Francine Shapiro.

A totally accessible user's guide from the creator of a scientifically proven form of psychotherapy for healing ailments ranging from PTSD to minor anxiety and depression. Whether we've experienced small setbacks or major traumas, we are all influenced by memories and experiences we may not remember or don't fully understand. Getting Past Your Past offers practical procedures that demystify the human condition and empower readers looking to break free from emotional roadblocks. Shapiro, the creator of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), explains the brain science in layman's terms and provides simple exercises that readers can do at home to achieve real change.

Hooping : a revolutionary fitness program, Christabel Zamor with Ariane Conrad.

That's right, what goes around comes around the Hula-Hoop, which burst into faddom fifty years ago, is hot all over again, but this time for enormously beneficial reasons. Christabel Zamor, credited with reviving the Hula-Hoop with her HoopGirl Workout, is leading what Time magazine calls 'the inventive new wave of fitness that is catching on in health clubs across the country'. Hooping! brings the best of HoopGirl into a full-colour, fully illustrated book plus a 40-minute instructional DVD. Here's how to get started where to find and how to use the larger, heavier sticky hoops; stretches and warm-ups; and, what to wear. And then more than 50 step-by-step exercises that focus on the core (abs, back, and butt), upper body, lower body, and overall well-being. The exercises are as fun as they sound Limbo, Booty Blitz, Float Up, and Wildwest and each group comes with a recommended playlist of music, plus challenges for going further. Hooping!: it's not just fitness, but metamorphosis, into a renewed you, with a strong core, joyful attitude, and a glow of self-confidence.

Hyperventilation syndrome : breathing pattern disorders and how to overcome them, Dinah Bradley ; illustrations by Sally Hollis-McLeod.

Do you sometimes experience panicky feelings for no apparent reason? Do you experience tingling sensations in your lips or fingertips or both? Do you frequently feel 'spaced out' or find it hard to concentrate at work? Do you sometimes feel breathless for no apparent reason? Have you ever been accused of being a hypochondriac? Has your self-confidence taken a nose dive? If so, you are not alone. 12% of the population suffer from hyperventilation syndrome in varying degrees and experience distressing fears along with the puzzling array of symptoms that accompany bad breathing. This fully revised edition of this important book contains a workbook section to help the reader identify how their stress levels, sleep and symptom patterns interrelate with each other. Also included are a number of personal stories from people who have been identified as chronic hyperventilators and who have overcome the problems by using the drug-free methods outlined in this marvellous book, which has been continuously in print for 20 years.

Mental health in primary care : a resource for New Zealand health professionals, Kay Laracy, Wendy Trimmer.

Mental Health in Primary Care is a practical resource for all New Zealand health professionals working within the Primary Health Care Strategy. This quick-reference guide to the most common mental health conditions includes information on how to recognise and respond to symptoms. It also provides easy-to-access information about mental health services, step-by-step intervention flowcharts and clear suggestions for support and recovery. Mental illness affects a quarter of all New Zealanders at some stage in their lives, and early intervention has a significant impact on the person's recovery. Mental Health in Primary Care provides the tools that health professionals need to make a difference.

My pregnancy & baby : your guide to a happy and healthy pregnancy and the care of a baby up to three years of age.

This is an accessible, practical, up-to-the minute sourcebook of everything that makes a pregnancy and caring for a young baby an enjoyable and a healthy experience. What sets this book apart - in addition to its well-designed layout, beautiful and useful illustrations and wide-ranging informative text - is its emphasis on the woman's role in managing her pregnancy and childcare; it aims to build on a woman's best instincts with the help of a range of obstetric and pediatric experts.

Sexual intelligence : what we really want from sex and how to get it, Marty Klein.

Helps us to realize that our desire to be normal is what keeps us from being our authentic sexual selves. This title explores the three components of Sexual Intelligence: The brain - information and knowledge; The heart emotional skills; and, The body body awareness and comfort.

Stabbed in the back : confronting back pain in an overtreated society, Nortin M. Hadler.

For more than three decades as a physician and medical researcher, the author has studied the experience of low back pain in people who are otherwise healthy. He terms the low back pain that everyone suffers at one time or another "regional back pain." In this book, he addresses the history and treatment of the ailment with the healthy skepticism that has become his trademark, taking the "Hadlerian" approach to backaches and the backache treatment industry in order to separate the helpful from the hype. Basing his critique on an analysis of the most current medical literature as well as his clinical experience, he argues that regional back pain is overly medicalized by doctors, surgeons, and alternative therapists who purvey various treatment regimens. Furthermore, he observes, the design of workers' compensation, disability insurance, and other "health" schemes actually thwarts getting well. For the past half century, says the author, back pain and back pain-related disability have exacted a huge toll, in terms of pain, suffering, and financial cost. This work addresses this issue at multiple levels: as a human predicament, a profound social problem, a medical question, and a vexing public-policy challenge. Ultimately, the author's insights illustrate how the state of the science can and should inform the art and practice of medicine as well as public policy.

Striving for educational aspirations : the memoirs of Dr Rudy Hidajat, Rudy R. Hidajat.

This is a book about a clever and committed immigrant family. Rudy came to New Zealand in the early 1970s. After overcoming the initial reversals associated with such a move he studied science to doctoral level. As leader of his team in the ophthalmology department at Christchurch Hospital he won two significant awards at national and then international level. His contribution to New Zealand medicine is exceptional. Rini also immigrated to be his wife. They have two sons. Their second son Ray is exceptionally gifted and Rudy's story is closely tied to the educational attainments of Ray.

The art and science of low carbohydrate living: an expert guide to making the life-saving benefits of carbohydrate restriction sustainable and enjoyable/ Jeff S. Volek, Stephen D. Phinney with contributions by Eric Kossoff, Jacqueline Eberstein, Jimmy Moo

A great book for health-minded individuals, an excellent book for healthcare professionals and the perfect gift for health-minded individuals to give to healthcare professionals.

The cholesterol delusion, Ernest N. Curtis.

Approximately one-half of the adult population of the United States are being told that they harbor within their bodies a silent killer. This "killer" is cholesterol. Millions are prescribed cholesterol lowering drugs making these pills the most prescribed (and most profitable) medications in the history of American medicine.

The end of illness, David B. Agus with Kristin Loberg.

Written by a physician, this is a work that radically redefines conventional conceptions of health and illness to offer new methods for living a long, healthy life. After considering the discoveries that have led to progress in treating some diseases, the author asked an essential question: Why aren't we better at curing illnesses like cancer? Based on his research and the clinical trials he has conducted at the nation's leading medical centers, he came to the realization that we've been approaching medicine from a faulty perspective, and the best way to prevent and combat maladies like cancer, heart disease, autoimmune disorders, and neurodegeneration is to first embrace a totally new view of the human body. This book asks readers to reconsider everything they think they know about health and give up believing many myths that may actually be causing them harm and decreasing longevity. These myths revolve around a spectrum of misconceptions, from the benefits of vitamins and supplements to the role of DNA in one's fate. In attempting to reduce our understanding of ailments to a mutation, germ, or deficiency, he proves we have forgotten that the body is a complex system. He presents a systemic picture of the body's vast mechanisms that drive it either toward or away from sickness, empowering readers to take charge of their individual health in very personal, customized ways they've never imagined before. Along the way, he offers insights and access to new technologies that promise to transform medicine in our generation. He also shows that there is no "right" answer in health decisions. This is a radically different approach that will not only change how we care for ourselves, but also how we develop the next generation of treatments and cures. It represents a dramatic departure from orthodox thinking that promises to revolutionize our quest for long, healthy lives.

The origins of AIDS, Jacques Pepin.

This compelling new account traces the origins and development of the most dramatic and destructive disease epidemic of modern times. Jacques Pepin looks back to the early twentieth-century events in Africa that triggered the emergence of HIV/AIDS and the subsequent evolution and transmission of the disease before it was first officially identified in 1981. The book focuses on the specific circumstances in Leopoldville, the capital of the Belgian Congo, where urbanization, the spread of prostitution, and medical interventions to control the incidence of tropical diseases interconnected to fuel the communication of HIV-1 in the 1960s, as the country struggled to adapt to its newfound independence. With a unique synthesis of historical, political and medical elements, this book adds a coherent and necessary historical perspective to recent molecular studies of the chronology of the HIV/AIDS pandemic.

The reality slap : how to find fulfilment when life hurts, Russ Harris.

The 'reality slap' takes many different forms. Sometimes it is so violent it's more like a punch: the death of a loved one, a serious illness, a major injury, a freak accident, a shocking crime, a disabled child, the loss of a job; bankruptcy, betrayal, fire, flood, divorce or disaster. Sometimes it's a little gentler: envy, loneliness, resentment, failure, disappointment or rejection. But whatever form it takes, one thing's for sure: it hurts! And most of us don't deal with the pain very well. This book is based on a scientifically proven mindfulness-based approach called 'Acceptance and Commitment Therapy' (ACT). Within these pages, you will learn how to cope effectively when life hurts: not just how to survive, but how to thrive.

The recovery diet : a groundbreaking, scientific approach to a healthy life while recovering from alcoholism, Renee Hoffinger.

A life after alcoholism doesn't need to be weighed down by the lingering consequences of addiction. The latest research indicates that with the right nutrition, you can reverse the physical toll alcoholism has taken on your body and manage your path out of addiction.

Think like a pancreas : a practical guide to managing diabetes with insulin, Gary Scheiner ; foreword by Stanley Schwartz.

Completely revised and updated, this is the essential guide to managing day-to-day issues for diabetics who use insulin. Dozens of books offer advice on managing diabetes, but few focus specifically on the day-to-day issues facing those who use insulin. In this fully updated and revised second edition, Gary Scheiner, a certified diabetes educator and himself an insulin user himself since 1985, gives you the tools to 'think like a pancreas' that is, to successfully master the art and science of matching insulin to the body's ever-changing needs. Free of medical mumbo jumbo, comprehensive, and packed with useful information not readily available in other books, "Think Like a Pancreas" discusses: day-to-day blood glucose control and monitoring; designing an insulin program to best match your lifestyle; measuring insulin to carbohydrate intake and physical activity; the pluses and minuses of different insulin-delivery methods; optimal management of diabetes using an insulin pump; hypoglycemia-the best ways to avoid it and treat it; the impact of emotions, stress, illness, and aging; making the best use of your health care team and community resources; plus, dozens of other issues that everyone taking insulin needs to understand and master. Great strides have been taken since the book's first publication; this new edition will include the following updates: new foreword; addendum to the 'evolution of diabetes care' to include current technologies; elimination of insulins and medications that are no longer in use or available commercially; inclusion of medications that can be used in conjunction with insulin for managing glycemia; updates to product photos throughout; inclusion of the incretin mimetics-injectables used to supplement insulin's actions; shortening/condensing of chapters 1-4; inclusion of new insulin formulations and combinations; inclusion of a thorough section on continuous glucose monitoring; and, updating the resource listings with emphasis on online resources.

We are all in shock : how overwhelming experiences shatter you and what you can do about it, Stephanie Mines.

When the brain can't hear : unraveling the mystery of auditory processing disorder, Teri James Bellis.

In this landmark book, Dr. Teri James Bellis, one of the world's leading authorities on auditory processing disorder (APD), explains the nature of this devastating condition and provides insightful case studies that illustrate its effect on the lives of its sufferers. Millions of Americans struggle silently with APD. For many of them, holding a simple conversation can be next to impossible. As sound travels through an imperfect auditory pathway, words become jumbled, distorted, and unintelligible. As Dr. Bellis notes, the most profound impact of this highly specific impediment to auditory comprehension may be on the young. Facing a severely reduced ability to read, spell, comprehend, and communicate, children with APD are subject to anxiety, academic failure, and a damaged sense of self. Often, they are misdiagnosed. Discussing the latest and most promising clinical advances and treatment options, and providing a host of proven strategies for coping, Dr. Bellis takes much of the mystery out of APD. If you or anyone you know has difficulty comprehending spoken language, or if your child is struggling in school, this important book may have the answers you need.

Writer, M.D. : the best contemporary fiction and nonfiction by doctors, Leah Kaminsky.

From Chekhov to Maugham to William Carlos Williams, doctors have long given voice to their unique perspectives through literature. Writer, M.D. celebrates this rich tradition with a collection of fiction and nonfiction by today's most beloved physician-writers, including, Abraham Verghese, on the lost art of the physical exam Pauline Chen, on the bond between a med student and her first cadaver Atul Gawande, on the ethical dilemmas of a young surgical intern Danielle Ofri, on the devastation of losing a patient Ethan Canin, on love, poetry, and growing old These essays and stories illuminate the inner lives of men and women who deal with trauma, illness, mortality, and grief on a daily basis. Read together, they provide a candid, moving, one-of-a-kind glimpse behind the doctor's mask.

Your child in the balance : solving the psychiatric medicine dilemma, Kevin T. Kalikow.

This book deftly navigates the thorny subject of whether and when to give prescription psychiatric medication to children and adolescents. A perfect overview for parents looking for an accessible guide, this book takes readers through the basics of diagnosis and treatment in children and adolescents. Your Child in the Balance is chock full of a wide variety of clinical scenarios, each demonstrating the challenges faced by parents and professionals who are considering the use of medication. The book teaches the reader how to analyze the risks and benefits that characterize all medicines and that underlie the decision to medicate. The principles discussed in Your Child in the Balance will resonate with parents and professionals whether they are considering Ritalin and Adderall or Prozac and Zoloft. The use of antipsychotics, like Abilify and Risperdal, and even holistic sleep medicines, like melatonin, are put into an even-handed perspective, as is the question of whether psychiatric medicines are over or under prescribed to children. Your Child in the Balance culminates with an extended story of parents who struggle with whether to medicate their daughter, Rosie. Every parent will identify with the emotions experienced by Rosie s parents as they wrestle with this important decision. The book concludes with a guide to help all parents navigate this vexing, but crucial, choice.

History, Geography & Travel

1616 : the world in motion, Thomas Christensen.

Thomas Christensen illuminates the extravagant age of the early 17th century by focusing on a single riotous year. Woven with color images and artwork from the period, "1616" tells the surprising tales of the men and women who set the world on its tumultuous course toward modernity.

A line in the sand : Britain, France and the struggle for the mastery of the Middle East, James Barr.

In 1916, in the middle of the First World War, two men secretly agreed to divide the Middle East between them. Sir Mark Sykes was a visionary politician; Francois Georges-Picot a diplomat with a grudge. The deal they struck, which was designed to relieve tensions that threatened to engulf the Entente Cordiale, drew a line in the sand from the Mediterranean to the Persian frontier. Territory north of that stark line would go to France; land south of it, to Britain. Against the odds their pact survived the war to form the basis for the post-war division of the region into five new countries Britain and France would rule. The creation of Britain's 'mandates' of Palestine, Transjordan and Iraq, and France's in Lebanon and Syria, made the two powers uneasy neighbours for the following thirty years. Through a stellar cast of politicians, diplomats, spies and soldiers, including T. E. Lawrence, Winston Churchill and Charles de Gaulle, A Line in the Sand vividly tells the story of the short but crucial era when Britain and France ruled the Middle East. It explains exactly how the old antagonism between these two powers inflamed the more familiar modern rivalry between the Arabs and the Jews, and ultimately led to war between the British and the French in 1941 and between the Arabs and the Jews in 1948. In 1946, after many years of intrigue and espionage, Britain finally succeeded in ousting France from Lebanon and Syria, and hoped that, having done so, it would be able to cling on to Palestine. Using newly declassified papers from the British and French archives, James Barr brings this overlooked clandestine struggle back to life, and reveals, for the first time, the stunning way in which the French finally got their revenge.

After America : get ready for Armageddon, Mark Steyn.

Steyn argues that President Barack Obama is a dangerous radical who wants not only big government, but the Europeanization of the United States. He explains how citizens can roll back the liberal establishment and return to fundamental American values.

After the Arab spring : how the Islamists hijacked the Middle East revolts, John R. Bradley.

When popular revolutions erupted in Tunisia and Egypt, Western pundits were quick to hail the stirrings of an Arab Spring and draw parallels between the resulting upheaval in the Middle East and the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. In The Tunisian Tsunami John R. Bradley offers a sober counternarrative to this outlook. It is not liberalism, democracy, and pluralism that will emerge triumphant, he argues, but instead radical Islam. Bradley illustrates how, in a region awash with extremist Wahhabi ideology, intertribal rivalries, and Sunni-Shia divisions, the idea that liberal and progressive trends will prevail is little more than wishful thinking.

Between monks and monkeys, Gill Winter.

In late 2010 Gill Winter spent three months teaching English to adult students at Tibet Charity in Dharamshala, India. This book is her story of her time there.

Bog Irish Micks : the O'Brien family from Scariff : a family history, Kath Woodley.

Chronicles the families started by the five children of John O'Brien and Margaret Malone, all of whom left Scariff, Ireland for New Zealand between 1874 and 1883.

California, [this edition written and researched by Sara Benson … [et al.]].

California's nickname Golden State dates from its Wild West mining era. But on sunny days when the coastal fog lifts, it might just as well describe California's more than 1100 miles of Pacific beaches.

Cartographies of time, Daniel Rosenberg and Anthony Grafton.

What does history look like? How do you draw time? Cartographies of Time is the first history of the timeline, written engagingly and with incredible visuals. The authors, both accomplished writers and historians, sketch the shifting field of graphic representations of history from the beginning of the print age through the present. They shed light on western views of history and on the complex relationship between general ideas about the course of events and the technical efforts to record and connect dates and names in the past. In addition to telling a rich, forgotten story, this book serves as a kind of grammar of historical representation, uncovering the ways in which time has been structured in thought and in images, in the Western tradition. Written for both the academically curious and the general reader, Cartographies of Time provides a set of tools for understanding the evolution and the significance of graphic representations of time both in history and in contemporary culture.

Crazy river : a plunge into Africa, Richard Grant.

No-one travels like the renowned writer-adventurer Richard Grant and, really, no-one should. Having narrowly escaped death at the hands of Mexican drug barons in Bandit Roads, he now plunges with his trademark recklessness and curiosity into Africa. Setting out to make the first descent of a previously unexplored river in Tanzania, he gets waylaid by thieves, whores and a degenerate former golf pro in Zanzibar, then crosses the Indian Ocean in a cargo dhow before the real adventure begins on the Malagarasi river. Travelling by raft, dodging bullets, hippos, lions and crocodiles, hacking through swamps and succumbing to fevers, Grant's gripping, illuminating and often hilarious book will thrill his devoted readers and bring him to an even broader audience.

DNA and social networking : a guide to geneaology in the twenty-first century, Debbie Kennett.

The first decade of the new millennium has been an exciting time for the family historian. The increasing availabilty of online resources has transformed the genealogical research process.

Explorers : great tales of adventure and endurance, [written by Alasdair Macleod].

This is an epic visual guide to the most intrepid explorers in history. Written in association with the RGS, Explorers brings you stories of great courage, spirit and endurance and opens your eyes to how these expeditions have shaped the course of human history. Set out into the unknown with 80 of the world's greatest explorers and discover what motivated them to risk everything in pursuit of discovery. With a foreword by Sir Ranulph Fiennes, undoubtedly one of the greatest living explorers, and an introduction from Michael Palin, President of the RGS, Explorers features the personal stories and first hand accounts of the people whose courage opened frontiers, turned voids into maps, connected cultures and added to humankind's knowledge of the world. Featuring exclusive, never-before-seen photography from the RGS archive, rare maps and specially-commissioned artworks, Explorers will appeal to all those who love the thrill of travel and exploration and want to experience the triumphs and tragedies of real-life adventure. Explorers has been reissued in compact format to mark 100 years since Scott and his team reached the South Pole on 17 January 1912.

Fairness and freedom : a history of two open societies, New Zealand and the United States, David Hackett Fischer.

Fairness and Freedom compares the history of two open societies New Zealand and the United States with much in common. Both have democratic polities, mixed-enterprise economies, individuated societies, pluralist cultures, and a deep concern for human rights and the rule of law. But all of these elements take different forms, because constellations of value are far apart. The dream of living free is America's Polaris; fairness and natural justice are New Zealand's Southern Cross. Fischer asks why these similar countries went different ways. Both were founded by English-speaking colonists, but at different times and with disparate purposes. They lived in the first and second British Empires, which operated in very different ways. Indians and Maori were important agents of change, but to different ends. On the American frontier and in New Zealand's Bush, material possibilities and moral choices were not the same. Fischer takes the same comparative approach to parallel processes of nation-building and immigration, women's rights and racial wrongs, reform causes and conservative responses, war-fighting and peace-making, and global engagement in our own time--with similar results. On another level, this book expands Fischer's past work on liberty and freedom. It is the first book to be published on the history of fairness. And it also poses new questions in the old tradition of history and moral philosophy. Is it possible to be both fair and free? In a vast array of evidence, Fischer finds that the strengths of these great values are needed to correct their weaknesses. As many societies seek to become more open--never twice in the same way, an understanding of our differences is the only path to peace.

Four sons of Skye : a history of a Tolmie family from Skye, Scotland to Otago, New Zealand, James G.H. McKay.

George VI, Sarah Bradford.

George VI reigned through taxing times. Acceding to the throne upon his brother's abdication, he was immediately confronted with the turmoil in European politics leading up to the Second World War, then the War itself, followed by a period of austerity, social transformation and loss of Empire. George was unprepared for kingship, suffering from a stammer which could make public occasions very painful for him. Moreover he had grown up in the shadow of his brother, a man who had been idolized as no royal prince has been, before or since. However, as Sarah Bradford shows in this sympathetic biography, although George was not born to be king, he died a great one.

I whanau au ki Kaiapoi : the story of Natanahira Waruwarutu as recorded by Thomas Green, Te Maire Tau.

Natanahira Waruwarutu was a child at the time of the capture of Kaiapoi Pa by Te Rauparaha's Ngati Toa warriors in 1832. The early years of his life, recounted here in the original Maori text and an accompanying translation, saw great change in the Maori communities of Waitaha (Canterbury) and Akaora. Otako leaders set aside Moeraki, further south, for Kaiapoi refugees and Waruwarutu moved between the two places until he died in 1895. Before his death, he passed on to scribe Thomas Green, himself a Ngai Tahu elder, a substantial body of material that now defines modern understanding of the traditional history of Ngai Tahu. This manuscript was part of that material and, as Te Maire Tau describes in his introduction, has a history of its own. The story in this book is not a Ngai Tahu 'Grand narrative'. As Te Maire Tau says, Maori history simply does not work like that. Rather, it is one narrative by a survivor of the period 'that recollects the reality of what he saw as a child; on this basis, it is a superb example of an oral tradition.' The author has included a chapter on the historical context of the Waruwarutu manuscript and annotations for both Maori and English texts. A further chapter presents in Maori with English translations a text recorded by scribe Charles Creed that supplements Waruwarutu's account of his induction into the Kaiapoi whare purakau (house of learning). It is one of the few manuscripts that provides a glimpse into a world that no longer exists.

Johnson's life of London : the people who made the city that made the world, Boris Johnson.

London is special. For centuries, it has been amongst the greatest cities of the world. But a city is nothing without its people. This sparkling new history of London, told through a relay-race of great Londoners shows in one, personality-packed book that the ingenuity, diversity, creativity and enterprise of London are second to none. Boris Johnson believes that in order to understand London one has to know about its past. The heart and spirit of London lies in its people, in the range of its cultures. Through its diversity and energy, London provides an environment which empowers people to create, the impetus to invent. Boris Johnson's new book explores this cross current of influences between Westminster and the City, between the politicians and the wealth creators, over many centuries from Boudacea to the Rolling Stones. Johnson's life of London a fitting tribute of course to one of the greatest Londoners celebrates many of the characters who have made this city great. Boris's book provides a chronological story of London but is written in the form of a relay race of biographies some very famous figures, some more obscure. Boris Johnson writes with wit and erudition, providing the reader with delightful insights. The book discovers London as none of us have seen it before and the journey is exhilarating and surprising.

Melbourne step by step.

"Step by Step Melbourne" reveals this sporty state capital through a selection of clearly laid-out walks and tours, complemented by beautiful colour pictures, an authoritative narrative voice, and a wealth of practical information, all in a compact package. Recommended Tours suggest the book's best tours for foodies, history fans, and those seeking the bohemian subculture, amongst others. The Overview reveals essential background information on Melbourne's inhabitants, geography and architecture, plus the lowdown on food, drink, shopping, entertainment, sporting events and local history. The Walks and Tours section features a selection of irresistible self-guided routes, from the CBD and shabby-chic shopping and entertainment streets of Fitzroy, to the green lungs of the Kings Domain, the upmarket suburbs of South Melbourne and seaside St Kilda, with trips further afield to the Mornington Peninsula and wine- and cheese-producing Yarra Valley. Together they illustrate how to get the most out of Melbourne and the surrounding area, with something for every budget, taste, and trip length. Each of the tours features an easy-to-follow map, hand-picked places to eat and drink en route, and great insider tips. The Directory incorporates a user-friendly, fact-packed A to Z of practical information, plus select hotel, restaurant and nightlife listings, which will lead the reader to the best that Melbourne has to offer.

Memories of childhood at Lake Tekapo and Fairlie, written by Mary Reid (Smith).

Once upon a secret, Mimi Alford.

In the summer of 1962, nineteen-year old Mimi Beardsley arrived by train in Washington, D.C. to begin an internship in the White House press office. The Kennedy administration had reinvigorated the capitol and the country and Mimi was eager to contribute. For a young woman from a privileged but sheltered upbringing, the job was the chance of a lifetime. Although she started as a low intern, Mimi made an impression on Kennedy's inner circle and, after just three days at the White House, she was presented to the President himself. Almost immediately, the two began an affair that would continue for the next eighteen months.

Orkney : a celebration of light and landscape, [photographs by Iain Sarjeant ; poetry by Pam Beasant].

The Orkney Islands are an inspiring place, a heady mix of dramatic land and seascapes, breathtaking archaeology and a truly magical quality of light.

Rez life : an Indian's journey through reservation life, David Treuer.

Novelist David Treuer examines Native American reservation life--past and present--illuminating misunderstood contemporary issues of sovereignty, treaty rights, and natural-resource conservation while also exploring crime and poverty, casinos and wealth, and the preservation of native language and culture.

River/Road : journeys through ecology, David Cook, [photographs] ; Wiremu Puke, [text] ; Jonty Valentine, [graphic design]

"River/Road takes an intimate look at the environmental, cultural, historical and economic factors that shape the ecology of our immediate environment. The narrative explores regional ecology from a bicultural perspective. The authors trace a journey, following the parallel arteries of the Waikato River and River Road. The emphasis is on being 'readers of the landscape"--Publisher information.

Rome.

This brand new edition provides a comprehensive and highly visual introduction to Rome; over 600 superb photographs capture the history, local people and variety of everyday life in one of Italy's most magical cities. The places section provides a detailed, district-by-district exploration of all the places to visit and principal sites along the way are clearly cross-referenced by number to the full-colour maps found throughout the guide. Expanded and updated restaurant listings feature the best eateries to suit all budgets within each area, providing the address, phone number, opening times and price range, followed by a useful review. The top sights section covers everything you simply can't afford to miss, from the iconic monuments of Ancient Rome to the vibrant squares of Campo de' Fiori. A brand new editor's choice section illustrates top recommendations, including lesser-known attractions, events, family activities as well as money-saving hints. Expert local writers provide authoritative essays on the city's history along with interesting cultural features. A fully-indexed street atlas enables instant orientation, helping you to navigate around the city with ease, and also plots restaurants. The comprehensive travel tips section provides all the essential information you'll need for a hassle-free trip, covering accommodation for all budgets, transport, activities and useful booking information, plus a handy A-Z of further practical advice and contact details. The unique combination of insightful exploration alongside practical advice makes this guide a fascinating background read and an invaluable on-the-spot companion.

Shaken, not stirred : family survival in a quake zone, Amanda Cropp.

Imagine sharing a portable toilet with your neighbours for months on end, showering in a shipping container in the fire station car park, or travelling for three hours a day on six different buses to get to and from school. Such was life in post-quake Christchurch for Amanda Cropp and her family. On September 4, 2010 New Zealand's second-largest city was rocked by the first of three major earthquakes that between them killed 182 people, damaged 100,000 homes and devastated the central business district. Journalist Amanda Cropp, a longtime Christchurch resident, describes what family life was really like in the quake zone as she struggled to come to grips with the 'new normal'. In the suburb of Sumner where she lives many houses were evacuated after cliff faces collapsed, and hundreds of shipping containers line the streets as protection from rock falls. More than 8000 aftershocks have frayed residents' nerves. Quake damaged roads make travel a nightmare. Yet despite all this, life carries on. The quakes have reinforced the importance of family and friends, and a sense of humour is indispensable.

St Petersburg, this edition written and researched by Tom Master, Simon Richmond.

Despite all that history has thrown at it, St Petersburg still feels every bit an imperial capital today it 's a dazzling metropolis whose sheer grandeur never fails to amaze.

The Christchurch earthquake : the New Zealand Defence Force responds.

The immigrant, Ernest McIvor.

The inner life of empires : an eighteenth-century history, Emma Rothschild.

They were abolitionists, speculators, slave owners, government officials, and occasional politicians. They were observers of the anxieties and dramas of empire. And they were from one family. The Inner Life of Empires tells the intimate history of the Johnstones four sisters and seven brothers who lived in Scotland and around the globe in the fast-changing eighteenth century. Piecing together their voyages, marriages, debts, and lawsuits, and examining their ideas, sentiments, and values, renowned historian Emma Rothschild illuminates a tumultuous period that created the modern economy, the British Empire, and the philosophical Enlightenment. One of the sisters joined a rebel army, was imprisoned in Edinburgh Castle, and escaped in disguise in 1746. Her younger brother was a close friend of Adam Smith and David Hume. Another brother was fluent in Persian and Bengali, and married to a celebrated poet. He was the owner of a slave known only as "Bell or Belinda," who journeyed from Calcutta to Virginia, was accused in Scotland of infanticide, and was the last person judged to be a slave by a court in the British isles. In Grenada, India, Jamaica, and Florida, the Johnstones embodied the connections between European, American, and Asian empires. Their family history offers insights into a time when distinctions between the public and private, home and overseas, and slavery and servitude were in constant flux. Based on multiple archives, documents, and letters, The Inner Life of Empires looks at one family's complex story to describe the origins of the modern political, economic, and intellectual world.

The man without a face : the unlikely rise of Vladimir Putin, Masha Gessen.

Handpicked in 1999 by the 'Family' surrounding an ailing and increasingly unpopular Boris Yeltsin, Vladimir Putin, with very little governmental or administrative experience beyond having served as deputy mayor of St Petersburg, seemed like the perfect choice in the eyes of an oligarchy bent on moulding the president's successor to its own designs. Suddenly the boy who had scrapped his way through post-war Leningrad schoolyards, dreaming of ruling the world, was a public figure, and his popularity soared. Russia and an infatuated West were determined to see the progressive leader of their dreams, even as with ruthless efficiency Putin dismantled the country's media, wrested control and wealth from the country's burgeoning business class, and decimated the fragile mechanisms of democracy. Within a few brief years, virtually every obstacle to his unbridled control was removed and every opposing voice silenced, with political rivals and critics driven into exile or to the grave. As a journalist living in Moscow, Masha Gessen experienced this history firsthand, and for The Man Without a Face she has drawn on information and sources no other writer has tapped. Her horrifying and spellbinding account of how this 'faceless' man manoeuvred his way into absolute - and absolutely corrupt power will stand as a classic of narrative non-fiction.

The Penguin history of New Zealand, Michael King.

New Zealand was the last country in the world to be discovered and settled by humankind. It was also the first to introduce full democracy. Between those events, and in the century that followed the franchise, the movements and conflicts of human history have been played out more intensively and more rapidly in New Zealand than anywhere else on Earth. The Penguin History of New Zealand tells that story in all its colour and drama. The narrative that emerges is an inclusive one about men and women, Maori and Pakeha. It shows that British motives in colonising New Zealand were essentially humane; and that Maori, far from being passive victims of a 'fatal impact', coped heroically with colonisation and survived by selectively accepting and adapting what Western technology and culture had to offer. This bestselling book, the triumphant fruit of careful research, wide reading and judicious assessment, is the unchallenged contemporary reference to the history of New Zealand.

The strange death of David Kelly, Norman Baker.

Looks at the motives for the unlawful death of Dr Kelly and the various possibilities of who could be involved before coming to the most likely scenario. This book also analyses and criticises the official process instigated after his death, putting the entire episode into its British political context, and looking at the actions of government.

The troubleshooter's guide to do-it-yourself genealogy, W. Daniel Quillen.

Leading genealogy author W. Daniel Quillen picks up where he left off in "Secrets of Tracing Your Ancestors" in this newly revised second edition. He shows do-it yourself genealogists who have progressed past his beginning steps exactly how to find their ancestors with more advanced methods of researching those hard-to-find ancestors.

Titanic hero : the autobiography of Captain Rostron of the Carpathia, Arthur Rostron.

The story of the Titanic in the words of the hero whose swift action saved the lives of 710 survivors. The Carpathia was on its regular voyage to New York City, when early on 15 April 1912 it received a distress signal from the White Star Line ocean liner Titanic, which had struck an iceberg and was sinking. Rostron was asleep when his wireless operator, Harold Cottam, by chance left his headset on while undressing for bed and so heard the signal. Cottam ran to Rostron's cabin to alert him. Rostron immediately ordered the ship to race towards the Titanic's reported position, posting extra lookouts to help spot and manoeuvre around the ice he knew to be in the area and extracted every bit of speed the ship's engines could muster. Even so, Carpathia, travelling through dangerous ice floes, took about 3A hours to reach the Titanic's radioed position. During this time Rostron turned off heating to ensure the maximum amount of steam for the ship's engines and had the ship prepared for the survivors; including getting blankets, food and drinks ready, and ordering his medical crew to stand by to receive the possibly injured survivors. Altogether, a list of 23 orders from Rostron to his crew was successfully implemented before Carpathia had even arrived at the scene of the disaster. Carpathia began picking up survivors about an hour after the first starburst was seen by those in the lifeboats. The Carpathia would end up rescuing 710 survivors out of the 2,228 passengers and crew on board the Titanic; at least one survivor is said to have died after reaching the ship. Later, Rostron testified about the events the night Titanic sank at both the U.S. Senate inquiry and the British Board of Trade's inquiry into the disaster.

To the ends of the earth : 100 maps that changed the world, Jeremy Harwood ; with an introduction by Sarah Bendall.

This thought-provoking history of cartography focuses on 100 key maps that changed human understanding of the world around us, changed the course of map-making itself, or directly influenced the path of history. It reveals how different peoples have observed and represented their world through the ages, and explores the human fascination with maps. It addresses how maps have been used for navigation, exploration, wartime propaganda and planning, and to project national goals. A team of academic experts in the history of cartography provides a scholarly and revealing text that addresses the key questions of how, why--and, crucially, if--these maps have changed the world. One hundred of the world's most beautiful and fascinating maps provide the illustrations. The result is a definitive, fact-packed, fresh and lively study that readers, no matter how much or how little they may know about the subject already, will find informative, insightful, and absorbing.

Tracing your Liverpool ancestors : a guide for family historians, Mike Royden.

This title gives insight into everyday life in the Liverpool area over the past four centuries. It introduces readers to the wealth of material available on the city's history and its people, and describes the rise of Liverpool through shipping, manufacturing and trade from the original fishing village to the city it is today.

Tracing your rural ancestors : a guide for family historians, Jonathan Brown.

Many family historians will come across direct links to ancestors who lived and worked in the countryside as farmers, labourers, landowners, village tradesmen and professionals ? for most of us have rural ancestors. Yet despite the burgeoning interest in genealogy, these people have rarely been written about with the family historian in mind. No previous book has provided a guide to the documents and records, from medieval times to the twentieth century, that researchers can use to find out about their rural ancestors and the world in which they lived. That is why this accessible and informative introduction by rural historian Jonathan Brown is so important. He describes the make-up of country and village society - the farmers, large and small, the farm-workers, the landowners and estate-owners, and the local business people, the tradesmen and merchants. At the same time he identifies and discusses the relevant national and local records, indicates where they can be found, and offers essential advice on how this information can be used to piece together the lives of distant and not so distant relatives.

Trapped : remarkable stories of survival from the 2011 Canterbury earthquake, Martin van Beynen ; foreword by Bob Parker.

It was all so sudden. Twenty seconds and then silence. I started calling out, 'Can anyone hear me?' - nothing but silence. Over the next few hours I heard hysterical sobbing and people clapping as others were rescued. I could hear engines, drilling and what sounded like sledgehammers …when the sounds went away I worried they weren't coming back.' Ann Bodkin, trapped for 25 hours. The Canterbury earthquake of February 2011 altered landscape, history, and most importantly, human lives. Many perished and the lives of thousands were upended. In Trapped, Martin van Beynen documents with sensitivity and unerring detail the personal experiences of more than thirty quake survivors - before, during and after the event - in their own words. At once poignant, dramatic and enthralling, their stories record a defining moment in Canterbury's history and testify to the courage and heroism of everyday people.

Tuscany : a history, Alistair Moffat.

Ever since the days of the Grand Tour, Tuscany has cast its spell over the British. Attracted by the perfect combination of history, art, architecture, superb natural beauty and weather - not to mention magnificent traditions of food and drink - British visitors and residents have been at times so numerous that the local word for foreigners was simply 'gli inglesi' - 'the English'. Currently over 10 000 Britons live there, not to mention the huge numbers who travel there for holidays. What is it that makes this exquisite part of Italy so seductive? To answer this question Alistair Moffat embarks on a journey into Tuscany's past. From the flowering of the Etruscan civilization in the seventh century BC through the rise of the powerful medieval communes of Arezzo, Luca, Pisa and Florence, and the role the area played as the birthplace of the Renaissance, he underlines both the area's regional uniqueness as well as the vital role it has played in the history of the whole of Italy. Insightful, readable and imbued with the author's own enthusiasm for Tuscany, this book includes a wealth of information not found in tourist guides, and is the only modern history of the area available in English.

Wellington from above, Graham Stewart.

Wellington is hailed as the best little capital city in the world - it is the southernmost capital and is known for its friendly atmosphere. The heart of the city is compact, walkable and alive with restaurants and cafes that give a welcome with stylish a la carte dining and pavement outdoor casual fare. It boasts more bars, cafes and restaurants per capita than New York. It is a fun place to work and relax. Greater Wellington reaches to Upper Hutt and beyond the Kapiti Coast and many beaches to the north. A beautifully photographed view from the air of one of New Zealand's most beautiful cities.

West Otago : 150 years farming and families, Amanda Rodger Dickson.

Zen under fire : a New Zealand woman's story of love and war in Afghanistan, Marianne Elliott.

I am about to be left in charge of the office. I'm not sure I am ready for the responsibility, so I double-check with my boss. 'I'm not backing out on you,' I say, 'but I'm having doubts about my ability to do this.' He reassures me. 'You'll be fine, Marianne. As long as no one kills Amanullah Khan, you'll be fine.' His reassurance, I think, is a joke. I have a lot to learn about Afghanistan. My boss leaves at 9.00am on Sunday 23 October 2006. I am now the Officer in Charge of a United Nations office in the middle of a war zone. By midday, Amanullah Khan is dead. In 2006 Marianne Elliott, a human rights lawyer from New Zealand, is stationed with the UN in Herat. Several months into her new role an important tribal leader is assassinated while she is in charge of the local UN office. She must try to diffuse the situation before it leads to widespread bloodshed. Zen Under Fire is a vivid and deeply personal account of a young woman's time living and working as a peacekeeper in one of the world's most notorious battlegrounds. As well as sharing the incredible details of her UN work in and around Herat and the remote province of Ghor, Marianne tells of the shattering effects of this high-stress, high-danger environment on her and her relationships - and how, amid the turmoil, she begins to find her way back to herself.

Hospitality & Tourism

Fleur : the life and times of pioneering restauranteur Fleur Sullivan, with Natalie Brown ; new photography by Aaron McLean.

Fleur Sullivan is a South Island legend, the culinary maven responsible for not one but two iconic local restaurants - Olivers in Clyde and the eponymous Fleurs Place in Moeraki - and now at the age of 72 she's running a third, The Loan and Merc in her hometown of Oamaru. Her eventful career has spanned more than 40 years, during which time she's transformed two sleepy towns into international destinations. Fleur is brimming with great stories, anecdotes, reminiscences, the conversations had round her table and friendships formed in her establishments. This memoir chronicles her early life cooking in a pub on the West Coast, through to setting up Dunstan House in Clyde and on to the heady days of the restaurant scene in the 1970s in Queenstown. Drawing on this range of influences, Fleur then returned to Clyde and embarked on the 20-year journey that was Olivers, using local produce and products at a time when no one else was doing so. From there she went to Moeraki and opened her world-renowned fish restaurant Fleur's Place. Everything Fleur does is touched by her warmth, vision and enthusiams, making her places the place to be. IIlustrated with new photography by Aaron McLean, plus Fleur's own photographs and ephemera.

House & Garden

100+ paint projects : fresh ideas for your home.

Do it yourself 100+ paint projects fresh ideas for your home, paint refreshes your home-in a snap and on a budget! Paint and creativity are all you need to add color and personality to any surface-fabrics, furniture, walls, and more. The experts at Do It Yourself magazine have compiled their favorite paint projects into this must-have collection. With page after page of inspiration and detailed directions, 100+ Paint Projects will have you painting like a pro in no time. Inside you'll find: more than 100 doable paint projects, 22 fresh paint palettes, 31 original patterns, too many tips and tricks to count with all this information in hand, you can change the look of any room and everything in it. So what are you waiting for? Grab your brushes and get your paint on!

Cabinet construction : straight talk for today's woodworker, the editors at skills institute press.

Part of the "The Back to Basics Series", this title covers various aspects of cabinet construction including carcase construction, frame and panel construction, drawers, doors and legs.

Cut-up couture, Koko Yamase ; [translated by Kyoto Matthews].

The author presents 34 patterns and sewing techniques to change men's shirts, scarves and neckties into women's

Deck ideas that work, Peter Jeswald ; [illustrator, Christine Erikson].

With proper planning and design, a deck can add a new dimension of living space to a home. Not only is it an enjoyable outdoor retreat and expanded entertainment area for family and friends, but it's also a great return on a home investment. For homeowners building new decks or upgrading existing ones, or for builders and remodeling contractors looking for new ideas for their clients, this most complete and up-to-date book is packed with over 300 inspiring photographs along with hundreds of design solutions and top-notch advice to help inform smart decisions. Chapters focus on a wide range of deck sizes, styles, and materials, as well as furniture, accessories, and landscaping ideas. In addition, practical sidebars and case studies will help anyone plan just the right deck to suit their home, yard, and lifestyle.

Do it yourself kitchens : stunning spaces on a shoestring budget.

A guide to remodeling a kitchen that offers do-it-yourself suggestions for various budgets, before-and-after pictures, hands-on projects for any skill level, step-by-step instructions, and tips on storage, style, and efficiency.

Fix, repair & replace : upgrade your home like a pro!, [editors of the Family handyman].

Home improvement is a constant process of discovery. At first there's the initial realization that something needs to be upgraded, repaired, or replaced. Next you need to figure out how to tackle the situation. That's when Fix, Repair & Replace comes to the rescue! The editors at the Family Handyman magazine have packed this practical guide with expert advice, step-by-step directions, and clear photos and illustrations to help you ensure a fix and not a failure. Whether you're interested in plumbing, tiling, woodworking, insulating, or electrical repair, you'll find it inside. And as an added bonus, special sections on tools, skills, and techniques will bring you extraordinary results in less time. Get set to take on all kinds of do-it-yourself projects, including: Interior Projects, Repairs & Remodeling: Super-insulate your attic; create a glass tile vanity top; save a flooded basement; triple your closet space; spray-texture a damaged ceiling Electrical & High-Tech: Save a cut extension cord; add a circuit to your breaker box; install a wall-mounted light; organize your phone and appliance chargers Plumbing, Heating & Appliances: Prevent pipes from freezing; replace a leaking main shutoff valve; fix rotting A/C insulation; save money on your water bill; plumb a water-powered sump pump; replace copper pipes with PEX Exterior Maintenance & Repairs: Patch rotted wood; repair mortar joints; install a new entry door; repack a stem seal on a street valve; make your own window screens.

Gorgeous wedding hairstyles : a step-by-step guide to 34 stunning styles, Eric Mayost.

A practical guide with more than thirty stunning wedding hairstyles that are easy to recreate without spending a lot of money. Whether you want a chic up-do or a soft flowing mane, something elegantly classic or thoroughly modern, just follow the step-by-step instructions and color photos to prepare for your wedding, whenever and wherever it's convenient for you.

Harper's bazaar fashion : your guide to personal style, Lisa Armstrong ; edited by Meenal Mistry ; foreword by Glenda Bailey.

A beautifully presented style guide packed with colour images and advice for women on how to dress to their best for any occasion. Harper's Bazaar has a readership with a well-honed eye for style. That's why this fabulous guide to finding your personal style will quickly capture their attention and become the must-have accessory of the season. Having truly great personal style means transforming fashion to suit the individual. How to get the catwalk look and make it yours is the thrust of this latest fashion guide from Bazaar. The book is filled with fabulous photos, including a personal style hall of fame featuring a gallery of celebrities to inspire readers as to what looks good, and how to put pieces together to suit their individual figure and taste. The book shows how to dress for any occasion including at the office, in the evening, at the weekend, and on holiday. Plus there is a chapter on beauty that shows how hair and makeup complete your look. Sophisticated, elegant and intelligent, Harper's Bazaar is the style resource for women. HB Fashion combines the magazine's monthly invaluable insight and practical advice with beautiful original illustrations from the world's top designers, from Gucci to Chanel, into one stunningly presented style bible that no woman will want to be without.

How to make workbenches & shop storage solutions : 28 projects to make your workshop more efficient, introductions by Randy Johnson.

Build super-flat and strong with a torsion box workbench, assembly table and alignment beams. This title offers great storage solutions and expert advice for making a workshop more efficient. It provides everything a woodworker needs to know about building a workbench, making outfeed tables for shop machines, making work tables, assembly tables and storage cabinets.

Katie Ridder rooms, Heather Smith MacIsaac ; principal photography by Eric Piasecki.

Katie Ridder's extraordinary palette, her playful mix of antiques and modern pieces, and her eye for unusual decorative accents have established her as a leading figure in the world of interior design.

Kelly Hoppen interiors, text by Sarah Stewart-Smith ; photographs by Mel Yates.

Whether you are starting with a blank canvas, planning a complete redesign, or merely giving one room a fresh look, Kelly's invaluable advice will ensure that you achieve a beautiful, comfortable, interior that reflects your own style and is in harmony with the way you live and use your home.

Making cushion covers, Debbie Shore.

Cushions are a great way of brightening up a room and giving it your own personal touch. They can be luxuriously decadent or homely and comforting; inject colour and fun into your life, or be soft and seductive. Whatever your style, Debbie Shore has a cushion cover that is perfect for you. In this sumptuous book, there are twenty-six gorgeous designs to choose from, with ideas and inspiration for many more, all with clear, step-by-step photographs and no-fuss, easy-to-follow instructions. Debbie's designs have a fresh, contemporary appeal, and you will be amazed at how easy they are to make. And you don't have to spend a fortune either. You can achieve a designer look at a fraction of the price you'd pay in the shops, and with her firm belief in recycling, Debbie has incorporated children's old clothes, grown-out-of jeans, pretty dress fabric, unused table-cloths or even last year's bedding into many of her designs. Be inspired add your own flair and individuality to the cushion covers you make and, before you know it, you will be designing cushions of your own!

Outdoor furniture : 14 timeless woodworking projects for the yard, deck, and patio, the editors at skills institute press.

By the nature of where it spends its life, outdoor furniture has to be designed, first and foremost, to withstand its toughest enemy, the elements. While makers of indoor furniture need to consider the swelling and contraction of wood due to seasonal changes in relative humidity, outdoor furniture builders must also allow for the fact that their pieces will occasionally be drenched in water, dried by the wind and baked by the sun. With appropriate materials, design, joinery and hardware, you can fashion pieces that will be as durable and long-lasting as any kitchen side chair or bedroom armoire. Included in the book are projects for outdoor chairs, benches, tables, swings, gliders and other garden structures, all with step-by-step instructions and detailed drawings.

Rough cut : woodworking with Tommy Mac : 12 step-by-step projects, Tommy MacDonald with Laura Donnelly.

12 projects from the first season of the public television show Rough Cut, Woodworking with Tommy Mac. Here in this companion book, Tommy shows readers how to create beautiful pieces of furniture while also teaching key woodworking skills. Projects range from a small wall-hung shelf to a serving tray, blanket chest, and trestle table; and all feature measured drawings, a materials list, and step-by-step photos. Peppered throughout are tips, techniques, and woodworking fundamentals.

Segmented turning, Dennis Keeling.

Segmented turning, turning an object from a glued-up blank allows turners to design and create patterns and visual effects in turned pieces. In addition to design skills, segmented turning demands precise woodworking and turning skills. In Segmented Turning, professional turner Dennis Keeling shows step-by-step all the basic techniques for closed segmented, open segmented, and ornamental segmented turning. He focuses on the fundamentals of accuracy in the three types of construction, as well as the equipment, tools, and materials used for those forms. Keeling also showcases the work of seven other segmented turners, discusses changing technology, and health and safety concerns of working with wood in this way. Following the comprehensive technique instruction are 10 projects that progress in difficulty, from beginner to advanced.At the end of the book, a gallery of inspirational segmented designs provides inspiration.

Sew kawaii! : 22 simple sewing projects for cool kids of all ages, Choly Knight.

Kawaii is the Japanese work for cute, adorable, or lovable. Cuteness is a large part of the Japanese culture from Hello Kitty, which emerged in the 1970s, to the cute mascots of today's banks and airlines. Kawaii arises from the need to have a little bit of child-like innocence and naivete in your life, regardless of age or gender. You'll see kawaii mascots for companies like Sanrio, San-x, Tokidoki, and even the Tokyo police force. Kawaii has grown all over the world to inspire cute, iconic characters that are eye-catching in their simplicity.This book is packed with super-cute sewing projects that you'll actually want to make! Though the instructions are simple enough for a beginning seamstress to get dynamite results, more advanced sewers will be impressed by the variety of projects and the quality of construction. Easy-to-use step-by-step instructions, photos, and patterns guide you through the creation of 22 fun and simple sewing projects. Sidebars throughout the text wil fill you in on techniques to add to your sewing arsenal. Organized from easiest to easy, you'll find clear instructions to sew accessories, simple clothing items, stuffed animal plushes, and great items to decorate your room. You'll be surprised by how easy it is to sew these awesome projects - all that's needed is this book, a sewing machine, some inexpensive fabric, and a few other basic sewing tools. The hardest part will be deciding which project to start on first!

Sew what you love : the easiest, prettiest projects ever, Tanya Whelan.

Tanya Whelan is known for blending the romance of the past with a contemporary sensibility. Her vintage modern aesthetic has made her fabrics and sewing patterns some of the most admired by sewers and quilters everywhere. In her first book, she offers a stylish collection of 30 sewing projects that can be made using simple sewing techniques. Ranging from a pretty pleated clutch to a flirty French-inspired day dress, a portable child-friendly checkers set to an easy-to-make ottoman, each project comes with step-by-step instructions and illustrations, inspiring photographs and helpful tips. Included are 3 pattern sheets enclosed in a pattern pocket providing everything you need to stitch something beautiful for yourself.

Spend-a-little save-a-lot home improvements : money-saving projects anyone can do, Brad Staggs.

With the increasing costs of utilities and home repairs, doing a little preventive maintenance will preserve your home, increase its value, and save you money in repairs and energy costs.

Staying put : remodel your house to get the home you want, Duo Dickinson.

Remodeling has always been one of the cornerstones of the homebuilding industry. With the recent collapse of the housing market, more and more homeowners are realising that if they want a better house, their best option is to remodel the one they live in rather than buy or build new. In this most timely remodeling book, maverick architect-author Duo Dickenson, whose architecture practice has never been busier, explains how to renovate in place to get the home you want. How do you avoid these pitfalls and still take a home that is binding (and often beginning to fall apart) into a state that allows it to accommodate the needs of your family in an economy that doesn't allow you to buy/sell/trade your way up and out? Knowledge is the great facilitator of hope. This is a book of options and solutions for people who are desperate to transform the houses they live in into homes that fit the way they live and reflect their values.

Tales of the gypsy dressmaker, Thelma Madine.

Tales of the Gypsy Dressmaker is the much-anticipated memoir from Thelma Madine, the dressmaker and breakaway star from Big Fat Gypsy Weddings, the hottest show on TV right now. From 200 ft trains to 20 stone skirts, hundreds of LED lights to thousands of Swarovski crystals, gypsy girls spend their childhoods dreaming of fairytale dresses. Thelma is the woman who makes these dreams come true. Left with nothing, after a messy divorce, Thelma has come a long way from her humble dressmaking beginnings, making and selling dresses on a market stall in Liverpool. Back then she knew nothing of gypsies. Until one day she was asked by a traveller to make some dresses like the ones in 'Gone with the Wind' and before she knew it had dozens of other traveller women gathering around asking for similar ones. A few years later she was asked to make a wedding dress for a young traveller! then she was hit with the request for a 107 ft train and 18 elaborate bridesmaid dresses. And she hasn't looked back since. It hasn't been an easy journey though and behind her warmth, compassion and hardworking nature, Thelma is hiding a life of struggles and personal heartache: a journey that includes financial breakdown, a four-month stint in prison and a very unhappy relationship. But career-wise she has gone from strength to strength. Now the dress designer favoured by gypsy brides all over the country, Thelma has become a much-loved and trusted figure for many within the often misunderstood traveller community. Here, for the first time, alongside the full truth about her own life, she will tell tales of her experiences of this extraordinary world and reveal the fascinating stories of some of the many travellers she has met. From strict childhoods to teenage pregnancies, extravagant weddings to secrets and lies, and the truth about money and men, Thelma -- a natural storyteller -- will reveal a culture full of drama and contrasts. In a narrative packed full of highs and lows, setbacks and triumphs, crystals, mechanical butterflies and sparkling little lights, this book will shock, move and amaze and bring Thelma and the secretive world of travellers to life.

Taunton's all new built-ins idea book, Joanne Kellar Bouknight ; [editor: Alex Giannini].

The latest in the popular idea book series, the completely revised All New Built-Ins Idea Book builds on the success of the original (one of Taunton's all-time bestsellers) and showcases a wide range of built-in and storage possibilities. A handy visual clip file, it's full of fresh ideas for creating rooms that are both functional and stylish. From niches and bookcases to linen closets and pantries, built-ins can have a huge architectural impact on any home. Starting with the basics, this guide answers the questions of what to store, where to store, and how to store, with design solutions for kitchens, bathrooms, home offices and more.

The energy-smart house : builder-tested, code approved, from the editors of Fine homebuilding.

The Energy-Smart House, from the editors of Fine Homebuilding, provides all the advice needed to become an energy-smart homeowner. It features articles on the methods, materials and technology that will help homeowners make their homes more energy-efficient. Written by builders and energy-smart experts from all over, these articles were originally published in Fine Homebuilding magazine, the most respected residential construction magazine in the country.

Traditional now : interiors by David Kleinberg, David Kleinberg with Chesie Breen ; foreword by Albert Hadley.

"Beauty meets quality of life." This is the mantra David Kleinberg adopted from his sixteen-year tenure at the venerable design firm Parish-Hadley, and it is the mantra that guided his own firm, David Kleinberg Design Associates, in its rise to the top of the interior design hierarchy.

Tumbleweed DIY book of backyard sheds & tiny houses : build your own guest cottage, writing studio, home office, craft workshop, or personal retreat, Jay Shafer with the editors of Skills Institute Press.

Designed for anyone interested in the tiny-dwelling movement, this book gives a brief overview of its history and philosophy; a look at plans for several box bungalows; a portfolio featuring photos of a variety of tiny house interiors and exteriors; and illustrated guides to construction techniques building a tiny house may require.

Vintage lingerie : 30 patterns based on period garments plus finishing techniques, Jill Salen.

From 1920s French knickers to 1950s pin-up brassieres, these fabulous vintage pieces chart the progression of lingerie over the last 120 years. The book covers a range of fascinating garments, including 1890s corsets, 1940s garter belts and basques, 1950s New Look girdles, brassieres, knickers and much more.

Weatherproofing.

Homeowners will learn how to fight rising energy costs and unpredictable weather with this clear, easy-to-follow guide to the ins and outs of weatherproofing your home. This book teaches what every homeowner should know about weatherproofing their home. It's not about fancy renovations or style. Instead, it's solid basic information that will help readers make their houses into warm, weather-tight family homes. Whether you need to add insulation in your attic or weather-strip your doors, this book has the details homeowners need to keep their home comfortable year round.

Wild & wacky birdhouses and feeders : 18 creative and colorful projects that add fun to your backyard, Paul Meisel.

Make your backyard more exciting with a unique bird or squirrel feeder or a birdhouse that will be sure to attract the attention of backyard critters, not to mention that of your neighbors. In Wild and Wacky Bird Houses and Feeders, you'll find colorful and creative projects meant to bring out the fun in building birdhouses. Whether it's the birdhouse cleverly designed to look like a security camera, or the player piano squirrel feeder that will turn your resident animals into musicians, readers are sure to find a project that will delight and amuse. Complete with detailed patterns for each house and feeder, this book ensures that woodworkers of all levels will be able to create a backyard masterpiece. And if you're self-conscious about building a birdhouse with moose antlers, invite your kids or grandkids to join in the fun. Wild and Wacky Bird Houses and Feeders also includes helpful hints on squirrel control, bird seed, perches and sizing birdhouse holes, as well as fun facts and trivia that will turn each woodworking project into a uniquely enjoyable experience.

Zakka style : 24 projects stitched with ease to give, use & enjoy, compiled byRashida Coleman-Hale.

Zakka a Japanese term meaning many things is all about the little things that can be used to add a touch of style and personality to your home and appearance. Zakka Style is packed with 24 delightful projects including a one-of-a-kind picture frame, a stylish bread basket, a whimsical bookmark, a chic tote, and so much more all of which can be made using basic sewing, patchwork, applique and embroidery techniques.

Language

Babel no more : the search for the world's most extraordinary language learners, Michael Erard.

Assesses historical "hyperpolyglot" linguistic high achievers who demonstrated an extraordinary capacity for learning and speaking languages, and explains the sources of such abilities and what it reveals about the nature of memory and language.

Basic written Chinese : move from complete beginner level to basic proficiency, Cornelius C. Kubler.

Basic Written Chinese is a beginning-level course in written Chinese that employs a revolutionary new method designed to have you quickly reading and writing simple, connected Chinese sentences. It teaches you to recognize the 600 most basic characters and 1,000 words used every day by millions of Chinese speakers. It explains the history and development of the writing system over many centuries, teaches you how Chinese characters are built up from more basic elements, and how to use those elements to write them, read them and remember them. All the characters presented in the lessons correspond to those in Basic Spoken Chinese the companion volume which helps you acquire rapid proficiency in speaking the language. Basic Written Chinese Practice Essentials is the companion workbook for Basic Written Chinese. This practical guide includes a broad range of drills and exercises designed to dramatically enhance your proficiency in reading and writing Chinese. While designed for use with the companion textbook, it can be used together with any Chinese textbook or teaching program to hone your Chinese reading and writing language skills.

Chinese for dummies, Wendy Abraham.

Curious about Chinese? Whether you're a student, a traveler, doing international business, or you just want to pick up basic Chinese, this clear, easy-to-follow guide will have you pronouncing words in standard Mandarin like a native speaker.

Law

New Zealand employment law guide, Richard Rudman.

Literature

A life in stitches, Rachael Herron.

From creating her very first sweater, an electric blue disaster that led to an unlikely bonding between father and daughter to the yellow afghan that caused a breakup (and, ultimately, a breakthrough) and discovering that her love of knitting pales next to actual, true love.

Charles Dickens and the great theatre of the world, Simon Callow.

An entertaining biography of Charles Dickens by one of our finest actors. Acclaimed actor and writer Simon Callow captures the essence of Charles Dickens in a sparkling biography that explores the central importance of the theatre to the life of the greatest storyteller in the English language. From his early years as a child entertainer in Portsmouth to his reluctant retirement from 'these garish lights' just before his death, Dickens was obsessed with the stage. Not only was he a dazzling mimic who wrote, acted in and stage-managed plays, all with fanatical perfectionism; as a writer he was a compulsive performer, whose very imagination was theatrical, both in terms of plot devices and construction of character. Like many actors, Dickens felt the need to be completed by contact with his audience. He was the original 'celebrity' author, who attracted thousands of adoring fans to his readings in Britain and across the Atlantic, in which he gave voice to his unforgettable cast of characters. In Charles Dickens and the Great Theatre of the World, Callow brings his own unique insight to a life driven by performance and showmanship. He reveals an exuberant and irrepressible talent, whose 'inimitable' wit and personality crackle off the page.

Charles Dickens at home, Hilary Macaskill ; special photography by Graham Salter ; [foreword by Florian Schweizer].

This book tracks the places Dickens lived, from his Portsmouth birthplace and childhood home in Chatham to his last home back in Kent, at Gad's Hill Place in Rochester. The book also covers his travels in England and abroad, where the locations provided the settings in his novels, such as Nicholas Nickleby's Yorkshire and in the East Anglia of David Copperfield, Charles Dickens's most autobiographical novel. Above all, it is London, where he lived in different homes for the majority of his life, which is so identified with Dickens and with his fiction. One thing that characterised his attitude to all his homes in adult life was his deep involvement in domestic arrangements, despite the frantic pace of his intensive work schedule. It was this close attention to detail, as well as his acute observation of his surroundings, that distinguished his novels, both in their portrayal of home life and in their sense of place. An invaluable resource to anyone who has an interest in the settings of Dickens' work, Hilary Macaskill weaves a narrative which places this great writer in his domestic context, gloriously illustrated with archive material and original photography.

Dickens and the workhouse : Oliver Twist and the London poor, Ruth Richardson.

The recent discovery that as a young man Charles Dickens lived only a few doors from a major London workhouse made headlines worldwide, and the campaign to save the workhouse from demolition caught the public imagination. Internationally, the media immediately grasped the idea that Oliver Twist's workhouse had been found, and made public the news that both the workhouse and Dickens's old home were still standing, near London's Telecom Tower. This book, by the historian who did the sleuthing behind these exciting new findings, presents the story for the first time, and shows that the two periods Dickens lived in that part of London before and after his father's imprisonment in a debtors' prison were profoundly important to his subsequent writing career.

Letters of Frank Sargeson, selected and edited by Sarah Shieff.

Frank Sargeson is one of New Zealand's best-loved and most important writers. Besides the ground-breaking short stories, he wrote memoirs, novels, and plays. He encouraged at least three generations of younger writers and, for most of his adult life, the famous bach behind the hedge at 14 Esmonde Road was at the heart of New Zealand's artistic and literary world. Sargeson was also a prolific letter writer, and this selection of 500 of the most fascinating ranges over half a century, from 1927 to 1981. The letters are immensely readable, vividly capturing his life and times, his milieu and his personality. Frank loved gossip, could be bitchy and peevish, but also kind, affectionate, funny, ribald, astute. This collection, selected, edited and annotated by Sarah Shieff, is a document of extraordinary significance for all those interested in New Zealand's literary and social history.

New ways to kill your mother : writers and their families, Colm Toibin.

In his essay on the "Notebooks of Tennessee Williams", Colm Toibin reveals an artist 'alone and deeply fearful and unusually selfish' and one profoundly tormented by his sister's mental illness. Through the relationship between W.B. Yeats and his father or Thomas Mann and his children or J.M. Synge and his mother, Toibin examines a world of family relations, richly comic or savage in its implications. In Roddy Doyle's writing on his parents we see an Ireland reinvented. From the dreams and nightmares of John Cheever's journals Toibin makes flesh this darkly comic misanthrope and his relationship to his wife and his children. 'Educating an intellectual woman', Cheever remarked, 'is like letting a rattlesnake into the house'. In pieces that range from the importance of aunts (and the death of parents) in the English nineteenth-century novel to the relationship between fathers and sons in the writing of James Baldwin and Barack Obama, Colm Toibin illuminates not only the intimate connections between writers and their families but also articulates, with a rare tenderness and wit, the great joy of reading their work.

Now write! screenwriting : exercises by today's best writers and teachers, Sherry Ellis with Laurie Lamson.

An essential handbook featuring never-before-published writing exercises from the acclaimed screenwriters of "Raging Bull, Terminator 2, Lost, True Blood, The Shield," and many other hit films and television shows.

Running in the family, Michael Ondaatje.

'During certain hours, at certain years in our lives, we see ourselves as remnants from the earlier generations that were destroyed. I think all of our lives have been terribly shaped by what went on before us.' Twenty-five years after leaving his native Sri Lanka for the cool winters of Ontario, a chaotic dream of tropical heat and barking dogs pushes Michael Ondaatje to travel back home and revisit a childhood and a family he never fully understood. Along with his siblings and children, Ondaatje gathers rumours, anecdotes, poems, records and memories to piece together this fragmented portrayal of his family's past, his father's destructive alcoholism and the colourful stories and secrets of ancestors both disgraced and adored throughout centuries of Sri Lankan society. In an exotic, evocative portrait of the heat, wildlife, sounds and silences of the Sri Lankan landscape, Ondaatje combines vivid recreations of a privileged, eccentric older generation with a deeply personal reconciliatory journey in which he explores his own ghosts, and how his family's extraordinary history continues to influence his life.

Manufacturing

Metal working, the editors at Skills Institute Press.

With this book, the handy homeowner goes back to school to learn how to tackle metal working projects and repairs around the house, saving money and guaranteeing good results. From installing and maintaining galvanized metal rain gutters and downspouts, to repairing and augmenting ductwork for hot air heating systems, to cutting and joining iron and copper pipe for plumbing repairs and installations, "Metal Working" will help the handy homeowner tackle many of these tasks himself. Although home metal working is not as widespread as woodworking, many home workshops include metal working equipment. This book will give the reader a basic introduction to metal working tools, skills and techniques. Covering everything from understanding the differences among the various metals and their alloys, to cutting metal with a hacksaw, the reader will learn all the fundamentals of working with metal through to finishing surfaces by grinding, polishing and patinating.

Watch repair for beginners : an illustrated how-to-guide for the beginner watch repairer, Harold C. Kelly.

First written by the definitive expert in 1957, Watch Repair for Beginners is the ideal book for anyone who wants to know how to fix their own watch. Learn what horology is; the basics of watch and clock repairing; the mechanics of a clock; how the wheels work; the difference between an automatic watch, a stop watch, and a chronograph; and, so much more. With detailed black-and-white illustrations, this timeless classic is a must-have addition to any horology lover's collection. It features 100 black-and-white illustrations.

Military

Cruiser : the life and loss of HMAS Perth and her crew, Mike Carlton.

Of all the Australians who fought in the Second World War, none saw more action nor endured so much of its hardship and horror as the crew of the cruiser HMAS Perth. Most were young - many were still teenagers - from cities and towns, villages and farms across the nation. In three tumultuous years they did battle with the forces of Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy, the Vichy French and, finally, the Imperial Japanese Navy.

December 1941 : 31 days that changed America and saved the world, Craig Shirley.

Chronicles the decisive month in American history, where the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor facilitated the entrance of the United States into World War II, and details the economic, social, and political climate of the country during that time.

Survivor of the long march : [five years as a PoW, 1940-1945], Charles Waite with Dee La Vardera ; foreword by Terry Waite.

Nothing prepares a man for war and Private Charles Waite, of the 2/7th Queen's Royal Regiment, was certainly ill-prepared when his convoy carrying supplies of petrol and ammunition on its way to Dunkirk took a wrong turning near Abbeville. They met half a dozen German tanks on the road and saw hundreds of German soldiers marching across fields towards them. 'The day I was captured, I had a rifle but no ammunition.' Charles lost his freedom that day in May 1940 and didn't regain it until May 1945 when he was finally picked up by the Americans, having walked 1600km from his prison camp attached to Stalag 20B in East Prussia. 'When I got back I couldn't tell anybody about what had happened during my years as a POW. I was ashamed. I hadn't won any medals; I had no stories of brave deeds. How could I be proud of breaking rocks for 12 hours day or pulling cabbages out of frozen ground at gunpoint? Would they have wanted to hear about the wounded soldiers dying in my arms, of the acts of cruelty I witnessed, and the terrible hunger and fatigue suffered on the Long March? Everybody wanted to forget the war and get on with rebuilding their lives.' Silent for 70 years, for the first time he has put his story on paper. He describes his first march from Abbeville to Trier and journey by cattle truck across Germany to the east; working in a stone quarry and years of farm labour; his period in solitary confinement for sabotage; and the Long March home in the one of the worst winters on record. His story is also about friendship, of physical and mental resilience, and of compassion for everyone who suffered. 'My book is for all who lie in foreign fields. Those in shallow graves, the men we couldn't take with us. It's for those left behind.'

Target Tirpitz : x-craft, agents and dambusters : the epic quest to destroy Hitler's mightiest warship, Patrick Bishop.

Target Tirpitz is gripping WW2 storytelling at its best and a return to the RAF territory of Patrick Bishop's bestselling Bomber Boys and Fighter Boys. The Tirpitz, Hitler's greatest weapon, was reputed to be unsinkable and the battleship inflamed an Allied obsession: to destroy her at any cost. More than thirty daring operations were launched against the 52,000 ton monster. Royal Navy midget submarines carried out an attack of extraordinary skill and courage against her when she lay deep in a Norwegian fjord in an operation that won VCs for two participants. No permanent damage was done and the Fleet Air Arm was forced to launch full scale attacks through the summer of 1944 to try and finish her off. But still the Tirpitz remained a significant threat to Allied operations. It was not until November 1944 that a brilliant operation by RAF Lancaster Bombers, under the command of one of Britain's greatest but least-known war heroes finally killed off Hitler's last battleship. Full of colour, insight and drama, Target Tirpitz is an unputdownable account of one of the great epics of the Second World War.

The swerve : how the world became modern, Stephen Greenblatt.

In this book the author transports readers to the dawn of the Renaissance and chronicles the life of an intrepid book lover who rescued the Roman philosophical text On the Nature of Things from certain oblivion. In this work he has crafted both a work of history and a story of discovery, in which one manuscript, plucked from a thousand years of neglect, changed the course of human thought and made possible the world as we know it. Nearly six hundred years ago, a short, genial, cannily alert man in his late thirties took a very old manuscript off a library shelf, saw with excitement what he had discovered, and ordered that it be copied. That book was the last surviving manuscript of an ancient Roman philosophical epic, On the Nature of Things, by Lucretius, a beautiful poem of the most dangerous ideas: that the universe functioned without the aid of gods, that religious fear was damaging to human life, and that matter was made up of very small particles in eternal motion, colliding and swerving in new directions. The copying and translation of this ancient book, the greatest discovery of the greatest book-hunter of his age, fueled the Renaissance, inspiring artists such as Botticelli and thinkers such as Giordano Bruno; shaped the thought of Galileo and Freud, Darwin and Einstein; and had a revolutionary influence on writers such as Montaigne and Shakespeare and even Thomas Jefferson.

Music & Musicians

2 x intro : on the road with Patti Smith, photographs by Michael Stipe ; [with additional polaroids by Oliver Ray].

Photographer Michael Stipe followed friend and fellow musician Patti Smith on tour for two weeks in 1995.

All the mad men : Barrett, Bowie, Drake, Pink Floyd, The Kinks, The Who & a journey to the dark side of English rock, Clinton Heylin.

By the end of 1968 The Beatles were far too busy squabbling with each other, while The Stones had simply stopped making music; English Rock was coming to an end. "All the Mad Men" tells the story of six stars that travelled to edge of sanity in the years following the summer of love: Pete Townshend, Ray Davies, Peter Green, Syd Barrett, Nick Drake, and David Bowie. The book charts how they made some of the most seminal rock music ever recorded: "Pink Moon"; "Ziggy Stardust"; "Quadrophenia"; "Dark Side of the Moon"; "Muswell Hillbillies" and how some of them could not make it back from the brink. This is the extraordinary story of how English Rock went mad and found itself.

Behind the rainbow : the tragic life of Eva Cassidy, Johan Bakker.

Eva Cassidy's story if one of the most compelling and poignant in recent music history. In this thoughtful and probing biography Johan Bakker re-evaluates her brief performing career and the game that only came after her death at the age of 33.Before BBC Radio 2 and TV made her famous first in the UK and then Europe, Eva Cassidy had been mainly a local performer in and around Washington D.C. Performing in Iceland was the closest she ever got to Europe, yet a handful of recordings spanning pop, jazz, blues, folk and country would maker her a posthumous star there and eventually in her home country too. Her posthumously released recordings including three UK number ones have sold more than ten million copies. Johann Bakker has interviewed Eva's friends, colleagues and family in Washington D.C. and Maryland, tracing her short life, her idealism and her disillusionment with the business side of her trade. Through it all her shimmering spirit shines making this biography both a searching analysis and a warm commemoration of a uniquely talented young woman.

Bohemian rhapsodies : true and authorized tales by Queen fans and celebrities, compiled and edited by Robyn Dunford and Kelly Franko.

Officially authorised by Queen, Bohemian Rhapsodies features exclusive commentaries from those closest to Freddie Mercury, including his longtime personal assistant, rock and roll peers of Mercury's, as well as the other members of the band. Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon recount funny, personalised stories they experienced first-hand playing alongside their legendary frontman. Readers will also enjoy many intimate tales from fans of Freddie and Queen, who were touched personally by their music or the fan's personal relationships with the singer.

Drinking with strangers : music lessons from a teenage bullet belt, Butch Walker with Matt Diehl.

The artist named by Rolling Stone as one of America's best singer-songwriters and the 2005 Producer of the Year shares the inside story of his music career. From his days with one-hit-wonder band the Marvelous 3 to his current work producing some of today' hottest talent from Weezer and Katy Perry to Pink, Avril Lavigne, and Panic! at the Disco Butch Walker has proven himself a major influence in contemporary pop music. But the road to success wasn't easy. Drinking with Strangers takes you into the studio and onto the stage, offering a rare glimpse into a life defined by raw talent, determination, a drive for perfection, and some ridiculous haircuts.

Guitar Player presents 50 unsung heroes of the guitar, Michael Molenda.

Everyone knows the legends Hendrix, Page, Clapton, Beck, and all the other six-string giants but the evolution of guitarcraft wasn't forged purely by uber-famous players with large cultural footprints. Scores of lesser-known pioneers such as Tommy Bolin, Danny Cedrone, Tampa Red, and Sister Rosetta Tharpe contributed vast numbers of licks, riffs, solos, tones, compositions, techniques, and musical concepts that inspired generations of guitarists and advanced the art of playing guitar. Their stories are as critical to modern guitar music as is electricity or amplification. Any guitarist seeking to devise a unique and individual sound should study the wacky, off-kilter, unfamiliar, and criminally underutilized creative concepts of the unsung greats, straight from the pages of "Guitar Player" magazine.

Guitar zero : the new musician and the science of learning, Gary Marcus.

The author describes how he was able to learn to play the guitar in midlife in spite of a limited musical aptitude, revealing what he learned about the brain's capacity for musical proficiency at any time of life and how his findings challenge commonly accepted beliefs about musical talent and training.

House of Cash : the legacies of my father, Johnny Cash, John Carter Cash.

An unprecedented look at the life and inspirations of the Man in Black. Gathering together previously unpublished photographs, lyrics, art, notes, and recollections from the Cash family archives, John Carter Cash paints an intimate portrait of his father's rich inner life, exploring a creative spirit, a fundamentally loving nature, and an inspiring persistence.

John Ritchie at ninety : a festschrift from friends, colleagues, family & former students, compiled and edited by Philip Norman.

Just can't get enough : the making of Depeche Mode, Simon Spence.

Nobody who saw Depeche Mode in 1980 could have predicted that those four fresh-faced, synth-pop innocents would transform themselves into stadium-filling rock gods within a few years. Yet Depeche Mode went on to become one of the Top 10 best-selling British acts of all-time, ranked alongside such exalted company as the Beatles, the Stones, Led Zeppelin and David Bowie. And, after three decades together, the group continues to thrive, both critically and commercially. In "Just Can't Get Enough", author Simon Spence charts that transformation, from a tiny nightclub residency in their native Essex to facing tens of thousands in huge stadiums in Europe and America by the mid-80s; a musical journey that took them from early 'ultra-pop' hit singles to the stark Black Celebration album. Hailing from Basildon, an experimental post-war New Town, the all-electronic Depeche Mode were, in the words of singer Dave Gahan, a new sort of band from a new sort of town. And Basildon itself, Spence argues, defined them - its brutal Modernist architecture imposed on a rural landscape dotted with primitive shacks a mirror for the angular sound and dark loneliness of the band's music. Part musical odyssey, part cultural history, Spence draws on dozens of first hand interviews to give us an inside view of one of the most unlikely stories in pop and rock.

The Hammond organ : an introduction to the instrument and the players who made it famous, Scott Faragher.

This book includes everything from various models from the original 1935 Model A tube/tone wheel organs, to the solid-state (transistor) era, to the current digital age, with production dates and photos for each. The book also provides a complete history of the Hammond tone cabinets, as well as the famous Leslie speaker, from the first models through the present, with photos and technical data for each. Scott Faragher's account of the demise of the original company, its limbo, and its rebirth is supplemented by many observations from former and current employees of both the original and the new companies. Also included is a comprehensive buyers' guide telling where to find and buy a vintage organ, what to look for, which models to avoid, and what to pay, as well as important technical tips. More than 200 artists in all fields who recorded using the Hammond organ are profiled, with pertinent discographies and photos. Among the many world-famous organists who have contributed to this book through interviews and observations are James Brown, Brian Auger, Goldy McJohn (Steppenwolf), Jimmy Greenspoon (Three Dog Night), Richard "Groove" Holmes, Joey DeFrancesco, Steve Winwood (Spencer Davis Group, Traffic), Gregg Rolie (Santana), Rev. Charles Hodges (Al Green), Lenny Dee, Rod Argent (The Zombies, Argent) Greg Hatza, Hank Marr, Gene Ludwig, Melvin Rhyne (The Wes Montgomery Trio), Al Kooper (Blues Project, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Bob Dylan), Carlton Lattimore (Joey Dee and the Starliters)

The history of jazz, Ted Gioia.

Gioia tells the story of jazz as it had never been told before, in a book that brilliantly portrays the legendary jazz players, the breakthrough styles, and the world in which it evolved. Here are the giants of jazz and the great moments of jazz history; Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington at the Cotton Club, cool jazz greats such as Gerry Mulligan, Stan Getz, and Lester Young, Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie's advocacy of modern jazz in the 1940s, Miles Davis's 1955 performance at the Newport Jazz Festival, Ornette Coleman's experiments with atonality, Pat Metheny's visionary extension of jazz-rock fusion, the contemporary sounds of Wynton Marsalis, and the post-modernists of the current day. Gioia provides the reader with lively portraits of these and many other great musicians, intertwined with vibrant commentary on the music they created. He also evokes the many worlds of jazz, taking the reader to the swamp lands of the Mississippi Delta, the bawdy houses of New Orleans, the rent parties of Harlem, the speakeasies of Chicago during the Jazz Age, the after hours spots of corrupt Kansas city, the Cotton Club, the Savoy, and the other locales where the history of jazz was made. And as he traces the spread of this protean form, Gioia provides much insight into the social context in which the music was born.

To live is to die : the life and death of Metallica's Cliff Burton, Joel McIver ; foreword by Kirk Hammett.

Metallica, the seventh-biggest recording act in American history, are consummate musicians but it wasn't always that way. A significant proportion of their playing expertise was acquired from a pivotal three-year period in their history 1983 to 1986 during which their music, a potent variant of thrash metal, evolved from garage level to sophisticated, progressive heights thanks to the teachings of their bass player, Cliff Burton. The San Francisco-raised Burton, born in 1962, pushed the band to new musical levels with his musical training, songwriting ability and phenomenal bass guitar skills. Across three albums "Kill 'Em All" (1983), "Ride The Lightning" (1985) and Metallica's undisputed masterpiece, "Master Of Puppets" (1986) Burton's awe-inspiring playing, derived from a unique blend of classical and punk approaches, received worldwide recognition from fans and bass players alike. He was the first heavy metal bassist since Black Sabbath's Geezer Butler to regard the bass as a lead instrument, delivering intricate live solos based on classical fugues and even laying down a solo track on Metallica's debut album. Cliff's life was short but influential; his death was sudden and shocking. At the age of just 24, he was killed when Metallica's tour bus overturned on a remote Swedish mountain road in the early hours of September 27, 1986 for reasons which have still not been ascertained: he was crushed to death after being thrown from his bunk through a window. The driver, who has never been identified, told the rest of the band that the bus had hit black ice, leading to the accident: singer James Hetfield refused to believe him and has often spoken publicly about his doubts. With Cliff's death, Metallica's most critically acclaimed period of activity ended. They went on to record huge-selling albums, but by their own admission never pushed the creative envelope as radically as they had done in the first four years of their career. In 2006, a group of dedicated Metallica fans unveiled a memorial to Cliff at the site of his death: the cult of Burton grows year on year, with bassists of many musical styles (even outside heavy metal) acknowledging his influence.

Natural Science

A photographic guide to birds of New Zealand, Geoff Moon with Lynnette Moon.

In this fully revised edition with species accounts have been updated according to the 4th edition of the Ornithological Society's official "Checklist of the Birds of New Zealand". The many changes include updates to classification, distribution and population status. Maori names have now also been added for all species, where applicable. Although not intended to take the place of a more in-depth field guide, the book features photographs of the most commonly seen birds along with detailed information on distribution, habitat, behaviour and breeding. Each bird is illustrated with at least one colour photograph to aid identification, and in many cases photographs also show the birds in their habitat - nesting, feeding and socialising.

Bird sense : what it's like to be a bird, Tim Birkhead [with illustrations by Katrina van Grouw].

What is it like to be a swift, flying at over one hundred kilometres an hour? Or a kiwi, plodding flightlessly among the humid undergrowth in the pitch dark of a New Zealand night? And what is going on inside the head of a nightingale as it sings, and how does its brain improvise? Bird Sense addresses questions like these and many more, by describing the senses of birds that enable them to interpret their environment and to interact with each other. Our affinity for birds is often said to be the result of shared senses vision and hearing but how exactly do their senses compare with our own? And what about a birds' sense of taste, or smell, or touch or the ability to detect the earth's magnetic field? Or the extraordinary ability of desert birds to detect rain hundreds of kilometres away - how do they do it? Bird Sense is based on a conviction that we have consistently underestimated what goes on in a bird's head. Our understanding of bird behaviour is simultaneously informed and constrained by the way we watch and study them. By drawing attention to the way these frameworks both facilitate and inhibit discovery, it identifies ways we can escape from them to seek new horizons in bird behaviour. There has never been a popular book about the senses of birds. No one has previously looked at how birds interpret the world or the way the behaviour of birds is shaped by their senses. A lifetime spent studying birds has provided Tim Birkhead with a wealth of observation and an understanding of birds and their behaviour that is firmly grounded in science.

Birds of Sri Lanka, Deepal Warakagoda … [et al.] with contributions from Uditha Hettige and Udaya Sirivardana ; illustrated by Richard Allen … [et al.].

With a rich avifauna of more than 350 species that includes 29 endemics, the island of Sri Lanka is one of southern Asia's most popular birding destination. This new field guide provides full coverage of every species on the Sri Lanka list, including most vagrants, with particular emphasis placed on endemic species and races. Detailed text highlights key identification criteria, along with accurate colour maps. Packed with spectacular and detailed plates by leading bird artists such as Alan Harris, Tim Worfolk and John Cox, Birds of Sri Lanka is the definitive identification tool for the visiting birdwatcher and another majestic addition to the Helm Field Guides series.

How not to be eaten : the insects fight back, Gilbert Waldbauer with illustrations by James Nardi.

All animals must eat. But who eats who, and why, or why not? Because insects outnumber and collectively outweigh all other animals combined, they comprise the largest amount of animal food available for potential consumption. How do they avoid being eaten? From masterful disguises to physical and chemical lures and traps, predatory insects have devised ingenious and bizarre methods of finding food. Equally ingenious are the means of hiding, mimicry, escape, and defense waged by prospective prey in order to stay alive. This absorbing book demonstrates that the relationship between the eaten and the eater is a central - perhaps the central - aspect of what goes on in the community of organisms. By explaining the many ways in which insects avoid becoming a meal for a predator, and the ways in which predators evade their defensive strategies, Gilbert Waldbauer conveys an essential understanding of the unrelenting co-evolutionary forces at work in the world around us.

Know your New Zealand-- fishes, Jenny & Tony Enderby.

New Zealand boasts beautiful and unique coastlines, lakes and rivers, brimming with more than 1100 different fish species. In Know Your New Zealand Fishes, Jenny and Tony Enderby identify more than 80 of the country's best-known or most significant species that are commonly seen as readers dive, fish, snorkel and swim in the waters. With an introduction that includes useful information on distribution, appearance, behaviour, diet and breeding habits, this easy-to-use guide is written in simple language that will enable the layperson to identify different species. A succinct data panel and a full-page, full-colour portrait photograph is provided for each entry with sub-entries, where applicable, of similar or related species. Know Your New Zealand Fishes is the perfect reference for keen fishermen who want to identify their catches, to children who want to learn more about the fishes they have seen through snorkels on summer holidays.

Panda : back from the brink, Zhou Mengqi ; contributing editor Michael Kerrigan ; introduction by Iain Valentine ; science consultants, Hu Jinchu, Zhang Hemin, Zhang Zhihe.

Winged sentinels : birds and climate change, Janice Wormworth, Cagan Sekercioglu.

'The ability of the birds to show us the consequences of our own actions is among their most important and least appreciated attributes. Despite the free advice of the birds, we do not pay attention', said Marjory Stoneman Douglas in 1947. From ice-dependent penguins of Antarctica to songbirds that migrate across the Sahara, birds' responses provide early warning signs of the impact of climate change. Winged Sentinels: Birds and Climate Change uses colourful examples to show how particular groups of birds face heightened threats from climate change and to explore how we can help birds adapt in a warming world. Generously illustrated with colour photographs, the book is a fascinating insight into what climate change means for birds, and the potential consequences of ignoring these warning signs.

Painting

Christchurch : an artists' tribute, compiled by Denis Robinson.

Denis Robinson has compiled a moving tribute to Christchurch with a collection of paintings of the city as it was before the devastating earthquakes of 2010 and 2011. He approached 19 artists - Cantabrians, past or present, or frequent visitors from other places - to request paintings that showed beautiful and evocative views of the city and its neo-gothic stone and character buildings. Many artists returned to old sketchbooks, to discover drawings still waiting to be painted, and these new artworks sit alongside paintings completed in earlier days and others sourced especially for inclusion in this book. The artists give personal introductions to their works, which range in place from the central city to the outlying coastal suburbs, including Banks Peninsula and the port of Lyttelton. There is a great variety of painting technique and mediums, including pen and ink, watercolour, oil, acrylic and pastel. Some of the works are highly realistic, while others are more impressionistic in style. Together they form a stunning and poignant collection of New Zealand art and a warm and positive tribute to Christchurch, helping to preserve the past of this beautiful garden city for generations to come. With a foreword from Mayor Bob Parker, this is a book that will be treasured by Cantabrians and visitors to Christchurch alike.

Parenting

Beyond the sling : a real-life guide to raising confident, loving children the attachment parenting way, Mayim Bialik.

The author describes how she forged positive relationships with her sons through Attachment Parenting practices, sharing advice on how to address a child's needs without resorting to pop culture trends.

Little volcanoes : helping young children and their parents to deal with anger, Warwick Pudney and Eliane Whitehouse ; foreword by Tina Rae.

Young children can erupt like little volcanoes when they are feeling angry. It can be overwhelming and difficult to deal with, and can produce angry feelings in the parent or caregiver too. This book is packed with advice and strategies for those working with children under five on how to understand and manage anger in children. Young children can erupt like little volcanoes when they are feeling angry. It can be overwhelming and difficult to deal with, and can produce angry feelings in the parent or caregiver too. This book is packed with advice and strategies for those working with children under five on how to understand and manage anger in children, and also how to help their parents or caregivers to deal with anger. The authors outline the different reasons children may feel angry so that their emotions can be fully understood, and offer strategies to combat negative feelings and minimize outbursts. These include putting in place behavioural boundaries and helping a child to feel secure. Simple activities and exercises are also given to help children and adults to express their anger positively. In addition, a selection of poems and stories will help adults to pass on the lessons of the book to children. This practical and accessible book will be of essential use to any professional helper of parents and young children such as early childhood educators, caregivers and social workers, as well as to parents themselves.

Raising boys in a new kind of world, Michael Reist.

From video games to the Internet, technology & popular culture are having a profound effect on today's boys. Boys need guidance more than ever. But how can we help them do better in school? How can we keep the lines of communication open? This is a passionate call for greater empathy. The more we know about boys, the more realistic our expectations of them will be. We need to stop seeing normal boy behaviour as a problem & learn to understand a boy's need for movement, his unique learning styles, & his personal methods of communicating. Michael Reist writes from the front lines. As a classroom teacher for over 30 years & the father of three boys, he has seen first-hand the effects that changes in modern culture are having on boys. This is an inspiring & entertaining collection of positive, practical advice on many topics, including discipline, homework, video games, & bullying, & provides numerous tips on how to communicate with boys.

The anger toolbox : tools for children and teens, and for those caring for them, to get through angry times, [authors, Tricia Irving Hendry, John Taylor Smith, Jenny McIntosh].

Twins : the practical and reassuring guide to pregnancy, birth, and the first year, Carol Cooper & Katy Hymas.

Reassuring, practical advice for parents of twins from pregnancy through to their first birthday. Parents of twins face their own unique sets of joys and frustrations and "Twins" is here to help you every step of the way. Guiding you through pregnancy, birth and the first year of caring for twins, it offers warm, practical and authoritative first-hand advice from Dr. Carol Cooper and blogger, Katy Hymas, both mothers of twins. Packed with top twin-tested tips, strategies for coping with twins and essential buys for the babies' arrival, it also includes "Ask the doctor" boxes to help you with all your questions. Plus it's highly illustrated approach shows you what other books only tell you including the best way to hold both your babies, positions for double-feeding and which pushchair to buy for your needs. "Twins" is here to inspire confidence, offer reassurance and help you feel prepared and ready for your new arrivals.

Pets & Animals

Art of the chicken coop : a fun and essential guide to housing your peeps, Chris Gleason.

Keeping chickens is a trend that just keeps on growing, even for city dwellers. With this book, today's modern farmer will find plans and construction techniques for making seven different chicken coops, along with interesting chicken facts and recipes for eggs. Experienced farmer, woodworker and author Chris Gleason's hip eye for design, combined with sound woodworking techniques make the coops both attractive and sturdy. Practical information such as how to properly size a coop and how to source reclaimed materials is included. Don't miss the authors 'tour de coop' where he visits coops from other backyard farmers to find out why they keep chickens and what lessons they have to share with others interested in doing so. This book offers a whimsical and fresh perspective that reflects today's backyard farmer.

How to care for your poultry : an essential guide to keeping chickens : feeding, housing, health, breeding, layer and meat birds, Nadene Hall and Sue Clarke.

Photography

Stop motion handbook : using GarageBand and iStopMotion, Craig Lauridsen.

A reference guide to help young animators learn how to produce polished stop motion movies. Includes teacher lesson plans.

Poetry

Beauties of the octagonal pool, Gregory O'Brien.

Gregory O'Brien's first collection since Afternoon of an Evening Train (2005), Beauties of the Octagonal Pool is centred on the 'octagonal pool' of the Waitemata Harbour. Arranged in eight sections, the book collects poems written from and out of a variety of times, locations and experiences, from the water-frontages of Fiji, Fiordland and the Mediterranean to the built history of Moscow and Berlin.

Feeding the gods, Scott Hamilton ; photos by Kendrick Smithyman.

In these poems the tyrannies of linear time, Cartesian logic, and geometric space are overthrown, so that a Japanese U boat surfaces in Kawhia Harbour, Hongi Hika attacks twenty-first century Auckland, Ulysses comes home to a South Pacific Ithaca, Ozymandias is reborn as Hosni Mubarak, the Australian Outback fills with water, Philip Clairmont escapes from a police raid by stepping into one of his paintings, and the author returns to the South Auckland of his mispent youth. Hamilton is known as a social scientist and a political commentator as well as a poet. His study of the British historian and politician EP Thompson was published by Manchester University Press in 2011, and his weblog readingthemaps.blogspot.com has attracted more than two hundred thousand readers over the past three years. In 2010 Hamilton published an annotated edition of some of his hero Kendrick Smithyman's poems, and Feeding the Gods is illustrated and partly inspired by photographs that Smithyman took on his journeys through New Zealand.--Cover.

Mutterings from a spiry crag, Jenny McLeod.

Jenny McLeod, one of New Zealand's most preeminent composing artists, has produced her first collected work of poetry, Mutterings from a Spiry Crag. McLeod tackles the personal and political with equal measures of passion and wry wit, to create an extremely strong collection of poetry. Encompassing a variety of themes such as the war in Iraq, whanau, and life in Pukerua Bay, the book has broad appeal both locally and internationally.

The cheese and onion sandwich and other New Zealand icons : prose poems, Vivienne Plumb.

In this new collection of prose poems, award-winning writer Vivienne Plumb celebrates and satirises such New Zealand icons as ferry crossings, sly grogging, crockpots, whitebait, weather, gambling, tramping, motels and cheese and onion sandwiches. An essential guide to New Zealand as it really is.

The comforter, Helen Lehndorf.

In this much-anticipated debut poetry collection Helen Lehndorf explores the joys, pains, beauty and ugliness of life. These are poems that don't shy away from grit, know that real love isn't sentimental but fierce, and like to get elbow-deep in rich garden soil. Ranging around in time and place, Lehndorf examines an authentic provincial New Zealand, and the lives of those who live there, with her sharp images, sometimes shocking honesty and a wicked sense of humour. These poems are not always comfortable, but rather are beautiful, bold and arresting.

Trace fossils, Mary Cresswell.

Mary Cresswell's poetry looks at memory and loss via a variety of structures, and often with humour. She uses images of the Pacific to illustrate much of her work, using not only her admiration for islands (tropic through subantarctic) but also her own journey from California to New Zealand. The manuscript of Trace Fossils was chosen by Fleur Adcock as first runner-up for the inaugural Kathleen Grattan Award (University of Otago).

Politics & Government

George F. Kennan : an American life, John Lewis Gaddis.

Selected by "The New York Times Book Review" as a Notable Book of the Year. Drawing on extensive interviews with George Kennan and exclusive access to his archives, an eminent scholar of the Cold War delivers a revelatory biography of its troubled mastermind. In the late 1940s, George Kennan wrote two documents, the "Long Telegram" and the "X Article," which set forward the strategy of containment that would define U.S. policy toward the Soviet Union for the next four decades. This achievement alone would qualify him as the most influential American diplomat of the Cold War era. But he was also an architect of the Marshall Plan, a prizewinning historian, and would become one of the most outspoken critics of American diplomacy, politics, and culture during the last half of the twentieth century. Now the full scope of Kennan's long life and vast influence is revealed by one of today's most important Cold War scholars. Yale historian John Lewis Gaddis began this magisterial history almost thirty years ago, interviewing Kennan frequently and gaining complete access to his voluminous diaries and other personal papers. So frank and detailed were these materials that Kennan and Gaddis agreed that the book would not appear until after Kennan's death. It was well worth the wait: the journals give this book a breathtaking candor and intimacy that match its century-long sweep. We see Kennan's insecurity as a Midwesterner among elites at Princeton, his budding dissatisfaction with authority and the status quo, his struggles with depression, his gift for satire, and his sharp insights on the policies and people he encountered. Kennan turned these sharp analytical gifts upon himself, even to the point of regularly recording dreams. The result is a remarkably revealing view of how this greatest of Cold War strategists came to doubt his strategy and always doubted himself. This is a landmark work of history and biography that reveals the vast influence and rich inner landscape of a life that both mirrored and shaped the century it spanned.

Making the future : occupants, interventions, empire and resistance, Noam Chomsky.

Restating and refining his commitment to democracy and finding inspiration in the popular uprisings of the Arab Spring, Making the Future is Chomsky's fiercely argued and timely comment on a fast-changing world.

The glorious art of peace : from the Iliad to Iraq, John Gittings.

Human progress and prosperity depend on a peaceful environment, and most people have always sought to live in peace, yet our perception of the past is dominated too often by a narrative that is obsessed with war. In this ground breaking study, former Guardian journalist John Gittings demolishes the myth that peace is dull and that war is in our genes, and opens an alternative window on history to show the strength of the case for peace which has been argued from ancient times onwards. Beginning with a new analysis of the treatment of peace in Homer's Iliad, he explores the powerful arguments against war made by classical Chinese and Greek thinkers, and by the early Christians. Gittings urges us to pay more attention to Erasmus on the Art of Peace, and less to Machiavelli on the Art of War. The significant shift in Shakespeare's later plays towards a more peace-oriented view is also explored. Gittings traces the growth of the international movement for peace from the Enlightenment to the present day, and assesses the inspirational role of Tolstoy and Gandhi in advocating non-violence. Bringing the story into the twentieth century, he shows how the League of Nations in spite of its "failure" led to high hopes for a stronger United Nations, but that real chances for peace were missed in the early years of the cold war. And today, as we approach the centenary of the First World War, Gittings argues that, instead of being obsessed by a new war on terror, we should be focusing our energies on seeking peaceful solutions to the challenges of nuclear proliferation, conflict and extremism, poverty and inequality, and climate change.

Uncommon dissent : the evolution of a Kiwi nationalist, Richard Prosser.

Richard Prosser is not just the NZ First MP who hit the headlines for suggesting taxi drivers and shop workers should be allowed to carry guns, but he's also one of the most popular opinion columnists for Ian Wishart's Investigate magazine. Now he has put his controversial ideas in book form so everyone, friend and foe, can judge for themselves. On 'closing the gap': "If these idiots get their way, the only gap we will close will be the one between New Zealand and Somalia." On welfare: "Taxing the "rich" and the industrious, so that the lazy and the self-pitying are not required to work, is not sustainable." On 'privatisation': "Water is a necessity of life and a basic human right, not some discretionary product to be usurped for profit by the grubby little Shylocks of the self-styled "New Right", or any of the other worthless parasites who prey on decent society. These people are not Right-Wingers, whatever they may claim; they're soulless thieves, bereft of decency, morals, or a work ethic, globalists and internationalists by nature…"

What's the hurry? : urgency in the New Zealand legislative process 1987-2010, Claudia Geiringer, Polly Higbee and Elizabeth McLeay.

For more than a century, New Zealand governments have periodically put the House of Representatives into 'urgency'. As its name suggests, urgency is a device by which legislation can be passed in a hurry if there is a genuine need to do so. But it also serves a more generic function. Urgency is used to extend the House's sitting hours from time to time, so that the government of the day can get more done during its term in office than it would otherwise have time to. In short, urgency is a technique for prioritising government business in the House over other activities that we expect MPs to perform (both inside and outside Parliament). What's the Hurry is the first in-depth study of the use of urgency in New Zealand. The authors document every use of urgency over a 24-year period (1987-2010) and analyse how, when, how much and why urgency is used. They conclude that, while some uses of urgency are relatively unproblematic, others are deeply troubling - particularly when urgency is used to avoid select committee scrutiny of legislation. They commend Parliament's Standing Orders Committee for recommending changes to the regulatory framework governing urgency but wonder whether those changes go far enough.

Religion & Ethics

40 questions about the end times, Eckhard Schnabel ; Benjamin L. Merkle, series editor.

Even-handed, biblical, and broadly accessible answers to the most frequently asked questions abut the return of Christ.

A message of hope from the angels, Lorna Byrne.

In A Message of Hope from the Angels Irish mystic Lorna Byrne brings a vital, urgent communication from above for these challenging times. 'The Angel told me, "Hope makes the impossible possibleLorna sees angels with as much clarity as the rest of us see people and she speaks to them every day. In the past Lorna has talked about her life, and how the angels prepared her to deliver a message to the world. This book contains her message of hope, and this message is for you. She writes about how she sees angels helping people when they are feeling tired, helpless, depressed, unloved, inadequate as a parent, struggling financially or simply too busyIn A Message of Hope from the Angels Lorna tells in a simple and direct way how you can call on this help to make your life better and happier.

A short history of Christianity, Geoffrey Blainey.

Geoffrey Blainey, one of Australia's most accomplished and popular historians, takes us on a journey from the very beginnings of Christianity through to the current day. Looking at the development of the religion itself, as well as the social and economic forces that have influenced it, this book will include biographical details of many of the significant players in Christianity's rise and fall through the ages, including Francis of Assisi, Wesley, Whitefield and Bunyan. Written with Blainey's characteristic curiosity and story-telling skill, A Short History of Christianity reveals the impact Christianity has had on our spiritual beliefs and on the most significant events in our social and political history, and shows us how it grew to become a faith adopted in so many corners of the world.

Barefoot in my heart : starting a fresh conversation with God, Jill Briscoe.

The conversations between Jill Briscoe and her Father in Heaven are intimate, warm, and full of surprises. For many years Jill has given herself in obedience to a public ministry which has often been costly and exhausting; in addition, she has an extensive network of family members for whom she feels acutely responsible. To cope with these many pressures, Jill has found joy in stretches of candid, personal, intercessory prayer which form the basis for the conversations in this book. The value of this and her previous books is that we are allowed to eavesdrop: to welcome into our own spiritual lives the warmth that flows from these exchanges, and to learn for ourselves the value and possibilities of such a trusting relationship with the Father. This 40-day devotional is intended to accustom readers to this form of prayer.

God's jury : the Inquisition and the making of the modern world, Cullen Murphy.

The acclaimed author of "Are We Rome?" brings his highly praised blend of deep research, colorful travelogue, and insightful political analysis to a new history of the Inquisition. Exploring the Inquisition from its establishment in 1231 onwards, Murphy argues that not only did its offices survive into the twentieth century, its spirit lingers on in the modern world too.

Real marriage : the truth about sex, friendship & life together, Mark [and] Grace Driscoll.

Most marriage books assume the author did it right. Most marriage books barely mention friendship. Most marriage books use "intimacy" as code for "sex." This is not one of those books. In Real Marriage, Pastor Mark Driscoll and his wife, Grace, share how they have struggled and how they have found healing through the power of the only reliable source: the Bible. They believe friendship is fundamental to marriage but not easy to maintain. So they offer practical advice on how to make your spouse your best friend -- and keep it that way. And they know from experience that sex-related issues need to be addressed directly. Five chapters are dedicated to answering questions like: Should I confess my pre-marital sexual sin to my spouse? Is it okay to have a "work spouse"? What does the Bible say about masturbation and oral sex? Stunningly honest and vulnerable, Real Marriage is like a personal counseling session with a couple you cannot surprise, you cannot shock into silence, who will respond to every question with wisdom, humility, and realism. If you want to have a long-lasting, fulfilling marriage you should read this book. Wrestle with this book. Pray over this book. Share this book. And discover how God this book. Share this book. And discover how God can use it to change your life.

Religion for atheists : a non-believer's guide to the uses of religion, Alain de Botton.

What if religions are neither all true nor all nonsense? The long-running and often boring debate between believers and non-believers is finally moved forward by Alain de Botton's inspiring book, which boldly argues that the supernatural claims of religion are entirely false--but that it still has some very important things to teach the secular world. Religion for Atheists suggests that rather than mocking religion, agnostics and atheists should instead steal from it--because the world's religions are packed with good ideas on how we might live and arrange our societies. Blending deep respect with total impiety, de Botton (a non-believer himself) proposes that we look to religion for insights into how to, among other concerns, build a sense of community, make our relationships last, overcome feelings of envy and inadequacy, inspire travel and reconnect with the natural world.

Revelations : visions, prophecy, and politics in the book of Revelation, Elaine Pagels.

A startling exploration of the history of the most controversial book of the Bible, by the bestselling author of Beyond Belief. Through the bestselling books of Elaine Pagels, thousands of readers have come to know and treasure the suppressed biblical texts known as the Gnostic Gospels. As one of the world's foremost religion scholars, she has been a pioneer in interpreting these books and illuminating their place in the early history of Christianity. Her new book, however, tackles a text that is firmly, dramatically within the New Testament canon: The Book of Revelation, the surreal apocalyptic vision of the end of the world or is it? In this startling and timely book, Pagels returns The Book of Revelation to its historical origin, written as its author John of Patmos took aim at the Roman Empire after what is now known as the Jewish War, in 66 CE. Militant Jews in Jerusalem, fired with religious fervor, waged an all-out war against Rome's occupation of Judea and their defeat resulted in the desecration of Jerusalem and its Great Temple. Pagels persuasively interprets Revelation as a scathing attack on the decadence of Rome. Soon after, however, a new sect known as Christians seized on John's text as a weapon against heresy and infidels of all kinds-Jews, even Christians who dissented from their increasingly rigid doctrines and hierarchies. In a time when global religious violence surges, Revelations explores how often those in power throughout history have sought to force God's enemies to submit or be killed. It is sure to appeal to Pagels's committed readers and bring her a whole new audience who want to understand the roots of dissent, violence, and division in the world's religions, and to appreciate the lasting appeal of this extraordinary text.

Scandalous, immoral and improper : the trial of Helen Percy, Helen Percy.

In 1995 Helen Percy, a young Church of Scotland minister in an outwardly idyllic rural parish was raped by one of her congregation. But instead of the rapist being put on trial, she was - by fellow Church members, ministers, the media and powerful forces in the Church itself. Everything was done to portray her not as a victim but as a willing participant in an affair that never happened. She was accused of 'scandalous, immoral, and improper' behaviour. With the willing cooperation and collusion of much of the public press and media, this is a real life story of how the victim was hounded into submission. Scandalous Immoral and Improper is a beautifully and powerfully written testament to the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity. It is a burning indictment of conservative forces in Scotland's national Church and among popularly held attitudes. It is a book that shakes to the core our sense of ourselves as compassionate beings.

Summoned at every age : finding God in our later years, Peter van Breemen.

The Buddha is still teaching : contemporary Buddhist wisdom, selected and edited by Jack Kornfield with Noelle Oxenhandler.

The life and works of Octavius Hadfield, a Kapiti missionary : from a Christian perspective, a basic missiological primer, Bernie Townsend.

The modern book of the dead : a revolutionary perspective on death, the soul, and what really happens in the life to come, Ptolemy Tompkins.

What happens to us after we die? It's a question people have been asking since the dawn of time, and entire civilizations have been shaped by the ways in which they've answered it. All the world's religions offer their own perspectives on what happens to us after death, and even in the modern world, where the existence of the soul is so often questioned, channeling and near-death experiences have kept those ancient questions alive all the same. So it is that in today's largely secular society, thousands still continue to turn to ancient texts like the Tibetan and Egyptian Books of the Dead for consolation and inspiration. Like the world's other great sacred works, these Books of the Dead offer wisdom, hope, and comfort. But because they're so old, the material they present needs to be seen within a modern context in order to be truly useful. If What happens to the soul at death? remains perhaps the single most important question we can ask, then whatever answer we find should incorporate not just ancient wisdom, but also the fruits of modern experience. The Modern Book of the Dead does just that. Author Ptolemy Tompkins grew up in a family where questions about the shape and fate of the human soul were discussed on a daily basis, and he has explored those concepts in his critically acclaimed books The Divine Life of Animals and Paradise Fever. But as he explains in his boldly unconventional new book, it was only with his father's death that he began to think about death in a genuinely concrete way as something that really and truly will happen to each one of us. Part memoir, part history of ideas of the afterlife, and part road map to what might truly await each of us when we leave our bodies behind, The Modern Book of the Dead is a wise and courageous book that approaches the question of the afterlife in a refreshingly intimate manner. Weaving together philosophy, science, stories of near-death experiences, and theology, the author comes to one amazing and uplifting truth: that somehow, human consciousness lives on after death. Both inspiring and intimate, this is a modern meditation that allows the reader to think about death in an all-new way.

Science

Build your own time machine : the real science of time travel, Brian Clegg.

In How to Build a Time Machine, Brian Clegg provides an understanding of what time is and how it can be manipulated. He explores the remarkable possibilities of real time travel that emerge from quantum entanglement, superluminal speeds, neutron star cylinders and wormholes in space. With the fascinating paradoxes of time travel echoing in our minds will we realize that travel into the future might never be possible? Or will we realize there is no limit on what can be achieved, and take on this ultimate challenge? Only time will tell.

Earth in 100 groundbreaking discoveries, Douglas Palmer.

A journey back through the evolutionary history of our planet, from the origins and formation of the earth.

Eruptions that shook the world, Clive Oppenheimer.

What does it take for a volcanic eruption to really shake the world? Did volcanic eruptions extinguish the dinosaurs, or help humans to evolve, only to decimate their populations with a super-eruption 73,000 years ago? Did they contribute to the ebb and flow of ancient empires, the French Revolution and the rise of fascism in Europe in the 19th century? These are some of the claims made for volcanic cataclysm. Volcanologist Clive Oppenheimer explores rich geological, historical, archaeological and palaeoenvironmental records (such as ice cores and tree rings) to tell the stories behind some of the greatest volcanic events of the past quarter of a billion years. He shows how a forensic approach to volcanology reveals the richness and complexity behind cause and effect, and argues that important lessons for future catastrophe risk management can be drawn from understanding events that took place even at the dawn of human origins.

Guidebook to the constellations : [telescopic sights, tales, and myths], Phil Simpson.

This handbook is a guide to exploring the classical night sky and its wonderful telescopic sights. All 88 officially recognized constellations are presented in natural groups which are related by their origin and location in the sky. Each group is explained by a fascinating story which tells what each constellation represents, how it appears in the sky, and why the other constellations of the group are close by, or related in some other manner. Some of these stories are classical myths which show how and why ancient cultures saw the constellations as related groups. Others are about more modern astronomers who sought recognition by filling in the gaps between the ancient constellations with inventions of their own. Both types of stories are crafted to make the constellation groups memorable, so that amateur astronomers can not only locate and recognize the constellations more easily, but also be able to pinpoint the celestial objects they contain more quickly. Specific instructions are given for finding each constellation, how to spell and pronounce the constellation and star names, plus the origins of the star names. Finder charts show each constellation group and a large area of sky around the group. These charts also indicate pointer stars which aid in finding the constellations. More detailed charts show how each constellation figure is visualized through simple line drawings. For each constellation, there is a table of about 10 to 30 telescopic objects selected to include a wide range of difficulty. Some can be glimpsed with the unaided eye, others require a 12 or 14 inch telescope. All the most prominent telescopic objects are included, plus a varied selection of interesting, but much more difficult objects. The tables include each object's celestial coordinates, type, size, brightness, other information specific to each type of object, and a recommendation of the appropriate telescope size needed for good viewing. There are also photographs of constellations and telescopic objects, detailed locator charts for the hard-to-find objects, and plots of binary star orbital motions. The same charts used to show the constellation figures are repeated, with the addition of symbols indicating the locations of all the selected telescopic objects. An index and seven appendices help the user find specific objects or classes of objects.

Keeper of the nuclear conscience : the life and work of Joseph Rotblat, Andrew Brown.

Joseph Rotblat was the Jewish nuclear scientist whose disillusionment with nuclear weapons encouraged him to become one of the prime architects of the anti-nuclear movement, and resulted in his lifelong efforts to promote social responsibility in science. His founding of Pugwash and his humanitarian work ultimately led to his being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Rotblat's life, from his boyhood in Warsaw under siege and occupation in World War I to an active old age that brought honours and public recognition, is a compelling human story in itself. What gave it significance is the single-minded dedication to peaceful causes, particularly through his pursuit of nuclear disarmament. A key member of the British team that demonstrated the feasibility of the atomic bomb, he was so appalled by the use of the bombs against the Japanese that he founded the Pugwash organization to engage scientists from East and West to prohibit weapons of mass destruction. The story of his life reflects his global actions and his efforts were acknowledged when he was jointly awarded, with Pugwash, the Nobel Peace Prize in 1995. Set against a backdrop of profound changes to the global order - World War II, the Cold War, and the collapse of the Soviet Union, we also learn of his own personal tragedy. Andrew Brown's biography sets out a life whose work poses deep and important questions about science and society. This compelling account draws on full access to Rotblat's archives and presents the full scope of his life: his childhood overcoming poverty and anti-Semitism, his efforts to become a scientist in Warsaw, his work on Britain's nuclear programme, his lifelong dedication to peaceful causes, and his determination to uphold the ethical application of science. Ultimately, we discover a great man whose profound conscience shaped his life and work, and the legacy he leaves today.

Microbiology : an introduction, Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case.

This #1 selling non-majors microbiology textbook is praised for its straightforward presentation of complex topics, careful balance of concepts and applications, and proven art that teaches. In its Eleventh Edition, Tortora, Funke, and Case's Microbiology: An Introduction helps you make the connection between microbiology and human health. This edition continues to incorporate the latest in microbiology research and includes more features designed to engage you and promote critical thinking. With the complex and extensive information presented in introductory microbiology courses, demonstrating the connections between processes you can't see with your naked eye and diseases you will encounter in future careers can be challenging. Microbiology: An Introduction guides you through the process of disease diagnosis, aided by the practical application of the new Clinical Cases that are integrated through every textbook chapter.

Organic chemistry demystified, Daniel R. Bloch.

A structured method to learning organic chemistry Organic Chemistry Demystified, second edition closely follows the organic chemistry curriculum from atomic structures to ionic bonding to properties and nomenclature to derivatives and reactions. The book is packed with structures, explanations of reactions, and clear examples with concise explanations that make it easy to understand the material. All-new end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce key concepts. Organic Chemistry Demystified, second edition features reorganized chapters to better follow standard organic chemistry curriculum cContains a glossary includes a new chapter, Biomolecules: Carbohydrates and Proteins. Filled with illustrations and depictions of chemical structures. Serves as a study guide for the MCAT/DAT exam. Chapter-opening objectives offer you insight into what they're going to learn in each step. Questions at the end of every chapter reinforce learning and pinpoint weaknesses. Still Struggling? icon offers specific recommendations for those having difficulty with certain subtopics. Includes a final exam for overall self-assessment. Curriculum Tree shows how the topic covered in the book fits into a larger curriculum.

Our explosive sun : a visual feast of our source of light and life, Pal Brekke.

The Sun, which is our own star at the center of the Solar System, gives rise to all life on Earth and is the driver of photosynthesis in plants and the source of all food and energy for living things. As seen with the naked eye, the Sun appears as a static and quiet yellow disk in the sky. However, it is a stormy and ever-changing star that contributes much more than light and heat. For example, it is the source of the beautiful northern lights and can affect our technology-based society in many ways. "Our Explosive Sun: A Visual Feast of our Source of Light and Life" is a great introduction to the Sun for general readers as well as scientists who are not solar physicists. This book presents the basic properties of the Sun, describes how it has fascinated humans throughout history, and shows how it influences our current technologies. This book includes a large number of illustrations and video materials for Springer Extras, along with a PowerPoint presentation that provides a useful resource for teachers and lectures.

Physics on the fringe : smoke rings, circlons, and alternative theories of everything, Margaret Wertheim.

Centuries ago, natural philosophers puzzled out the laws of nature using the tools of observation and experimentation. Today, theoretical physics has become mathematically inscrutable, accessible only to an elite few. In rejecting this abstraction, outsider theorists insist that nature speaks a language we can all understand. Through a profoundly human profile of Jim Carter, Wertheim's exploration of the bizarre world of fringe physics challenges our conception of what science is, how it works, and who it is for. Jim Carter, the Einstein of outsiders, has developed his own complete theory of matter and energy and gravity that he demonstrates with experiments in his backyard'- with garbage cans and a disco fog machine he makes smoke rings to test his ideas about atoms.

Science in 100 key breakthroughs, Paul Parsons.

Seventeen equations that changed the world, Ian Stewart.

This is a unique history of humanity told through its seventeen defining equations; from Pythagoras to Calculus. From Newton's Law of Gravity to the Black-Scholes model used by bankers to predict the markets, equations, are everywhere - and they are fundamental to everyday life. In "Seventeen Equations that Changed the World", acclaimed mathematician Ian Stewart sets out seventeen groundbreaking equations that have altered the course of human history. He explores how Pythagoras' Theorem led to GPS and SatNav; how logarithms are applied in architecture; why imaginary numbers were important in the development of the digital camera, and what is really going on with Schrodinger's cat. Entertaining, surprising and vastly informative, "Seventeen Equations that Changed the World" is a highly original exploration and explanation of life on earth.

Survival of the beautiful : art, science, and evolution, David Rothenberg.

"The peacock's tail," said Charles Darwin, "makes me sick." That's because the theory of evolution as adaptation can't explain why nature is so beautiful. It took the concept of sexual selection for Darwin to explain that, a process that has more to do with aesthetics than the practical. Survival of the Beautiful is a revolutionary new examination of the interplay of beauty, art, and culture in evolution. Taking inspiration from Darwin's observation that animals have a natural aesthetic sense, philosopher and musician David Rothenberg probes why animals, humans included, have innate appreciation for beauty-and why nature is, indeed, beautiful. Sexual selection may explain why animals desire, but it says very little about what they desire. Why will a bowerbird literally murder another bird to decorate its bower with the victim's blue feathers? Why do butterfly wings boast such brilliantly varied patterns? The beauty of nature is not arbitrary, even if random mutation has played a role in evolution. What can we learn from the amazing range of animal aesthetic behaviour-about animals, and about ourselves? Readers who enjoyed the bestsellers The Art Instinct and The Mind's Eye will find Survival of the Beautiful an equally stimulating and profound exploration of art, science, and the creative impulse.

The vegetative key to the British flora : a new approach to naming British vascular plants based on vegetative characters, John Poland & Eric J. Clement ; illustrations by Rosalind Bucknall … [et al] ; digital artwork by Niki Simpson ; cyperaceae sections by Colin Smith.

Conventional field guides only work when you have flowers or fruit something all botanists find rather frustrating when out in the field. This key is an outstanding innovation. It enables the user to easily identify over 3,000 native and alien plants without flowers or fruit, with nothing more than a hand lens. A diligent enthusiast should be able to correctly identify a plant within three turns of a page, often in under 60 seconds (due to the novel structure of the keys). Selected flower and fruit characters, particularly ones not readily available in other Floras, have been included, especially in the comparatively few groups where they are essential. The key is an essential identification aid, invaluable to all amateur and professional botanists, ecological consultants, students and naturalists. Because it makes full use of light but good paper, it is remarkably portable considering the completeness of the information it contains.

The visitation : the earthquakes of 1848 and the destruction of Wellington, Rodney H. Grapes.

Wellington was only a fledgling settlement of some 3000 people when it was struck by a cluster of devastating earthquakes in 1848. The fearful violence of the shocks, the destruction of property, and the frequency and continuance of the danger caused universal alarm, and it was feared the settlement and its future was ruined. But Wellington did recover, quite quickly. The British immigrants were not going to be deterred after coming halfway around the world, and in any case, most had nothing to go home to. Their direct accounts of the earthquake and its aftermath make compelling reading. Along with describing the effects of the 1848 earthquakes and the social response to them, The Visitation also explains their cause - the relationship between earthquakes and movement on fault lines, first discovered in the late 1880's by the celebrated New Zealand geologist, Alexander McKay, following a large earthquake in North Canterbury on 1 September 1888. It also discusses the fault that ruptured during the first great shock of the 1848 earthquakes; what remains of the 1848 rupture today and its relation to large earthquakes in the past; and the geological context of the 1848 earthquakes as products of the convergence of two great tectonic plates through the Marlborough-North Canterbury area of the South Island of New Zealand; and ends with a possible scenario of a future large earthquake in Wellington generated by movement of the Wellington Fault.

Time travel and warp drives : a scientific guide to shortcuts through time and space, Allen Everett and Thomas Roman.

Sci-fi makes it look so easy. Receive a distress call from Alpha Centauri? No problem: punch the warp drive and you're there in minutes. Facing a catastrophe that can't be averted? Just pop back in the time stream and stop it before it starts. But for those of us not lucky enough to live in a science-fictional universe, are these ideas merely flights of fancy - or could it really be possible to travel through time or take shortcuts between stars? Cutting-edge physics may not be able to answer those questions yet, but it does offer up some tantalizing possibilities. In "Time Travel and Warp Drives", Allen Everett and Thomas Roman take readers on a clear, concise tour of our current understanding of the nature of time and space - and whether or not we might be able to bend them to our will. Using no math beyond high school algebra, the authors lay out an approachable explanation of Einstein's special relativity, then move through the fundamental differences between traveling forward and backward in time and the surprising theoretical connection between going back in time and traveling faster than the speed of light. They survey a variety of possible time machines and warp drives, including wormholes and warp bubbles, and, in a dizzyingly creative chapter, imagine the paradoxes that could plague a world where time travel was possible killing your own grandfather is only one of them! Written with a light touch and an irrepressible love of the fun of sci-fi scenarios, but firmly rooted in the most up-to-date science, "Time Travel and Warp Drives" will be a delightful discovery for any science buff or armchair chrononaut.

Self Development

10 mindful minutes : giving our children and ourselves the social and emotional skills to reduce stress and anxiety for healthier, happier lives, Goldie Hawn with Wendy Holden.

Across the country, the revolutionary MindUP program, developed under the auspices of the Hawn Foundation, established by Goldie Hawn, is teaching children vital social and emotional skills. By understanding how their brains work, children discover where their emotions come from and become more self-aware. They learn to appreciate the sensory aspects of their lives and to value the positive effects of mindfulness, compassion, and kindness. This, in turn, empowers them to manage and reduce their own stress--and helps them be happy. Those who have seen the effects of this program have been eager to learn how to implement it in their own homes and use its practices for themselves, too. Here, for the first time, its secrets are being shared with all parents and children.

Boosting self-esteem for dummies, Rhena Branch and Rob Willson.

Boosting Self--Esteem for Dummies Learn to: Leave behind negative modes of thinking. Understand the psychology of self--esteem Use a variety of effective techniques to build self--esteem for a happier and healthier life Give yourself a boost with cognitive behavioural therapy Cognitive behavioural therapists Rethink your self--image and be comfortable in your own skin Fact: even individuals who radiate confidence on the outside can still have low self--esteem. Whether youa re someone who puts on a front or a shy, retiring type who frets about what other people think, this practical guide can help you to conquer insecurities, get assertive and let your inner strength shine through. So what are you waiting for? Understand the theories -- get to grips with what self--esteem means and how it affects your outlook Be honest with yourself -- acknowledge your best bits (and your limitations) and identify the positive effects of your thoughts and actions Discover boosting techniques -- banish feelings of inadequacy by indulging in exercises and hobbies that exhilarate you Give other people a break -- understand when a compliment is a compliment and take criticism constructively Go all--out -- reassess your day--to--day priorities and map out what you really want from life Open the book and find: Strategies for getting to the bottom of the real you Effective ways to record fluctuating moods and feelings CBT techniques for stimulating self--encouragement Advice on dealing with counter--productive comparisons Guidance on tackling social phobias, body dysmorphia and eating disorders Tips on maintaining self--discipline How to foster better relationships at home and at work.

Breaking the habit of being yourself : how to lose your mind and create a new one, Joe Dispenza.

You are not doomed by your genes and hardwired to be a certain way for the rest of your life. A new science is emerging that empowers all human beings to create the reality they choose. In "Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself, " renowned author, speaker, researcher, and chiropractor Dr. Joe Dispenza combines the fields of quantum physics, neuroscience, brain chemistry, biology, and genetics to show you what is truly possible. Not only will you be given the necessary knowledge to change any aspect of yourself, you will be taught the step-by-step tools to apply what you learn in order to make measurable changes in "any" area of your life. Dr. Joe demystifies ancient understandings and bridges the gap between science and spirituality.

Bright side up : 100 ways to be happier right now, Amy Spencer.

A relationship expert provides advice on seeing the best in any situation, whether at work, at home, or in a relationship, and explains how to be grateful during tough times so as to better appreciate the good.

Inside jokes : using humor to reverse-engineer the mind, Matthew M. Hurley, Daniel C. Dennett, and Reginald B. Adams, Jr.

Peace from broken pieces : how to get through what you're going through, Iyanla Vanzant.

Part metaphorical teaching story, part wrenching personal chronicle, this phoenix-rising-from-the-ashes tale is about men and money, love and work, mothers and daughters, and life and death. Learn how to put your personal puzzle together, and dare to claim the peace that you truly deserve.

Rewire your brain for love : creating vibrant relationships using the science of mindfulness, Marsha Lucas.

In "Rewire Your Brain for Love", neuropsychologist Marsha Lucas brings together neuroscience and mindfulness meditation in an exciting program to help readers create and sustain better, healthier, juicier romantic relationships. With a passion for neuroscience and the ability to relay it in a clear, unintimidating and funny manner, Lucas delves into how the human brain works in relationships, exploring the neurological connections that fuel our reactions. In an inviting and reassuring tone, she describes how we developed our current relationship wiring and how to modify it through mindfulness meditation. Focusing on nine high-voltage benefits, Lucas shows how a short daily meditation practice can change the way you interact with everyone around you especially those closest to you. The benefits include things such as enhanced fear modulation, increased emotional resiliency, better response flexibility, greater insight/self-knowledge, more attuned communication, and enhanced empathy. Each chapter focuses on one of these benefits and includes an in-depth description of exactly what that benefit is and how it will improve the reader's life. She looks at the science and research associated with mindfulness meditation in relation to each benefit, and then provides readers with a specific meditation to help bring that benefit into their relationships. Imagine, instead of blowing up at an off-hand statement your partner makes, you are able to stop, breathe and respond in a thoughtful manner. And as the author says, 'You don't have to become a monk, or a vegetarian, or spend hours contemplating your navel'; you simply need to notice your mind's busyness and not get all tangled up in it. This simple process truly can change your life.

That's disgusting : unraveling the mysteries of repulsion, Rachel Herz.

Disgust originated to prevent humans from eating poisonous food, but this simple safety mechanism has since evolved into a uniquely human emotion that dictates how people treat others, shapes cultural norms, and even has implications for mental and physical health. This book illuminates the science behind disgust, tackling such colorful topics as cannibalism, humor, and pornography to address larger questions including why sources of disgust vary among people and societies and how disgust influences individual personalities, daily lives, and values. It turns out that disgust underlies more than we realize, from political ideologies to the lure of horror movies.

The procrastination equation : how to stop putting things off and start getting things done, Piers Steel.

The world's leading expert on procrastination uses his groundbreaking research to offer understanding on a matter that bedevils us all. Writing with humour, humanity and solid scientific information reminiscent of Stumbling on Happiness and Freakonomics, Piers Steel explains why we knowingly and willingly put off a course of action despite recognizing we'll be worse off for it. For those who surf the Web instead of finishing overdue assignments, who always say diets start tomorrow, who stay up late watching TV to put off going to sleep, The Procrastination Equation explains why we do what we do or in this case don't and why in Western societies we're in the midst of an escalating procrastination epidemic. Dr. Piers Steel takes on the myths and misunderstandings behind procrastination and motivation showing us how procrastination affects our lives, health, careers and happiness and what we can do about it. With accessible prose and the benefits of new scientific research, he provides insight into why we procrastinate even though the result is that we are less happy, healthy, even wealthy. Who procrastinates and why? How many ways, big and small, do we procrastinate? How can we stop doing it? The reasons are part cultural, part psychological, part biological. And, with a million new ways to distract ourselves in the digitized world all of which feed on our built-in impulsiveness more of us are potentially damaging ourselves by putting things off. But Steel not only analyzes the factors that weigh us down but the things that motivate us -- including understanding the value of procrastination.

The willpower instinct : how self-control works, why it matters, and what you can do to get more of it, Kelly McGonigal.

McGonigal provides a step-by-step program for identifying goals, strengthening self-control, and making lifelong changes, whether it's weight loss, financial health, stress reduction, conquering procrastination, being a better parent, or finding your focus.

Thinking, fast and slow, Daniel Kahneman.

Kahneman's singularly influential work has transformed cognitive psychology and launched the new fields of behavioural economics and happiness studies. In this path-breaking book, he shows how the mind works, and offers practical and enlightening insights into how choices are made in both business and personal lives.

Social Issues

101 social media tactics for nonprofits : a field guide, Melanie Mathos, Chad Norman.

The ultimate social media field guide for nonprofits with 101 ways to engage supporters, share your mission, and inspire action using the social web. 101 Social Media Tactics for Nonprofits features 101 actionable tactics that nonprofits can start using today, and most of the featured resources are free. Broken down into five key areas, this unique guide explains the steps and tools needed to implement each tactic, and provides many real-life examples of how nonprofits are using the tactics. With this book as your guide, you'll learn how leading nonprofit professionals around the world are leveraging social media to engage constituents, communicate their cause, and deliver on their mission. Presents immediately useful ideas for relevant impact on your organization's social presence so you can engage with supporters in new and inventive ways. Features 101 beginner to intermediate-level tactics with real-life examples Offers a workable format to help nonprofits discover new ways of deploying their strategy Includes nonprofit social media influencers from leading nonprofits around the world including National Wildlife Federation, March of Dimes, and The Humane Society Nonprofits know they need to start engaging with supporters through social media channels. This field guide to social media tactics for nonprofits will feature 101 beginner to intermediate-level tactics with real-life examples to help nonprofits discover new ways of deploying their strategy and meeting their social media objectives.

Behind the beautiful forevers : [life, death, and hope in a Mumbai undercity], Katherine Boo.

This astonishing, brilliantly written book brings us to places we could otherwise never go as it unfolds a riveting contemporary drama: a group of remarkable people striving to better their lives, in an age of bewildering global change.

Beyond smart cities : how cities network, learn and innovate, Tim Campbell.

The promise of competitiveness and economic growth in so-called smart cities is widely advertised in Europe and the US.

Coal and the Coast : a reflection on the Pike River disaster, Paul Maunder.

The bodies of 29 men are still entombed in the collapsed Pike River mine, nearly a year after the tragic explosion and fire of 19 November 2010. What do their deaths mean for workplace health and safety? Is there a future for coalmining in this era of climate change? How has the Coast changed from the centre of radicalism it represented in the early 20th century? What is the way forward for a region that has felt betrayed by a succession of political decisions and developments over several decades?

Do I get my allowance before or after I'm grounded? : stop fighting, start talking, and get to know your teen, Vanessa Van Petten.

The mid-twentysomething youthologist behind RadicalParenting.com compiled this collection of parenting advice by culling the opinions, thoughts, and feelings of over one hundred teen contributors, who offer their perspective on how the other side feels.

Full service : my adventures in Hollywood and the secret sex lives of the stars, Scotty Bowers with Lionel Friedberg.

The wholesome image of America propagated by Hollywood in the 1940s, '50s and '60s is one of the most persistent in popular culture: loving wives, smiling children. But off the set, many of the actors who helped create this image were secretly leading very wild lives, and one man in particular was helping them: Scotty Bowers. At a time when sex outside of marriage was taboo, Scotty built up a reputation as the guy who could discreetly fix you up. Scotty slept with many stars himself, and connected others with his friends. Here, he tells his story for the first time. Scotty came to Hollywood after serving in the Marines in World War II, and began working at a gas station on Hollywood Boulevard. One day, he was approached and picked up by actor Walter Pidgeon, who whisked him off to a friend's villa for the first of many encounters with Hollywood's rich and famous. He developed long-term friendships with stars like Katharine Hepburn and Noel Coward, but he always kept it quiet until he now provides a lost chapter in the history of the sexual revolution.

Global warming gridlock : creating more effective strategies for protecting the planet, David G. Victor.

Global warming is one of today's greatest challenges. The science of climate change leaves no doubt that policies to cut emissions are overdue. Yet, after twenty years of international talks and treaties, the world is now in gridlock about how best to do this. David Victor argues that such gridlock has arisen because international talks have drifted away from the reality of what countries are willing and able to implement at home. Most of the lessons that policy makers have drawn from the history of other international environmental problems won't actually work on the problem of global warming. Victor argues that a radical rethinking of global warming policy is required and shows how to make international law on global warming more effective. This book provides a roadmap to a lower carbon future based on encouraging bottom-up initiatives at national, regional and global levels, leveraging national self-interest rather than wishful thinking.

Hurting hope : what parents feels when their children suffer, Charles & Joanne Hewlett.

Sometimes being a father isn't what it was meant to be. It's hard to describe the very moment when you first comprehend that something significant is wrong with your child that they have a major illness or disability, or that they are going to die. In that moment, you realize there has not been a mistake, it is your child, and nothing can be done

If a tree falls : a family's quest to hear and be heard, Jennifer Rosner.

Jennifer Rosner's revelatory memoir explores family, silence, and what it means to be heard. When her daughters are born deaf, Rosner is stunned. Then she discovers a hidden history of deafness in her family, going back generations to the Jewish enclaves of Eastern Europe. Traveling back in time, she imagines her silent relatives, who showed surprising creativity in dealing with a world that preferred to ignore them. Rosner shares her journey into the modern world of deafness, and the controversial decisions she and her husband have made about hearing aids, cochlear implants and sign language. An imaginative odyssey, punctuated by memories of being unheard, Rosner's story of her daughters' deafness is at heart a story of whether she a mother with perfect hearing will hear her children. Jennifer Rosner's writings have appeared in "The Massachusetts Review," "The Faster Times," "Wondertime Magazine," and the "Hastings Center Report." She holds a Ph.D. in philosophy from Stanford University and is the editor of "The Messy Self." She lives in Massachusetts with her family.

Jewish lives in New Zealand : a history, Leonard Bell and Diana Morrow, editors.

The census tells us that 8000 New Zealanders actively identify as Jewish and it is estimated that the broader population is probably around 25,000. There has never been an authoritative history of this country's Jewish population and yet people of Jewish descent (both secular and religious) have played vital roles in all aspects of our society throughout its history. Auckland alone has had five Jewish mayors. Jews have been prominent in New Zealand's business, cultural, intellectual, political, medical, intellectual life and more since the 1840s, and successive waves of immigration have added to the tapestry of New Zealand Jewry. This significant book covers key sectors of activity with specialist writers assigned to each. Richly illustrated, it slots another important piece into the jigsaw of our history.

Maori and Aboriginal women in the public eye : representing difference, 1950-2000, Karen Fox.

From 1950, increasing numbers of Aboriginal and Maori women became nationally or internationally renowned. Few reached the heights of international fame accorded Evonne Goolagong or Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, and few remained household names for any length of time. But their growing numbers and visibility reflected the dramatic social, cultural and political changes taking place in Australia and New Zealand in the second half of the twentieth century. This book is the first in-depth study of media portrayals of well-known Indigenous women in Australia and New Zealand, including Goolagong, Te Kanawa, Oodgeroo Noonuccal and Dame Whina Cooper. The power of the media in shaping the lives of individuals and communities, for good or ill, is widely acknowledged. In these pages, Karen Fox examines an especially fascinating and revealing aspect of the media and its history - how prominent Maori and Aboriginal women were depicted for the readers of popular media in the past.

Neighbors & neighborhoods : elements of successful community design, Sidney Brower.

How does the design of a neighborhood affect the people who live there? In this thoughtful, engaging book, Sidney Brower explains how a neighborhood's design lays the groundwork for the social relationships that make it a community. Blending social science with personal interviews, Brower shares the lessons of planned communities from historic Riverside, Illinois, to archetypal Levittown, New York, and Disney's Celebration, Florida. Through these inspirational stories, readers will discover the characteristics of neighborhoods that promote the attitudes and behaviours of a healthy community. Neighbors and Neighborhoods is an eye-opener for everyone who's wondered what makes their local neighborhoods tick. It demystifies the way planners, architects, developers, organizers, and citizens come together in crafting a community's physical elements, policies, programs, and processes. Readers will come away with a new understanding of their roles in creating the communities they want.

No excuses : nine ways women can change how we think about power : tools for leading an unlimited life, Gloria Feldt.

In No Excuses, feminist icon Gloria Feldt argues that the most confounding problem facing women today isn't that doors aren't open, but that not enough women are walking through them. From the boardroom to the bedroom, public office to personal relationships, she asserts that nobody is keeping women from parity except themselves. Through interviews, historical perspective, and anecdotes, examines why barriers to gender equality still exist in American society and discusses how to break them down through organized efforts using movement-building principles. Feldt employs a no-nonsense, tough-love point of view to expose the internal and external roadblocks holding women back, but she doesn't place blame; rather, she provides inspiration, hope, and courage as well as concrete "power tools" to aid women in securing equality and justice for themselves articulated with personal warmth and humor. No Excuses is a timely and invaluable book that helps women equalize gender power in politics, work, and love.

Preventing home accidents : a quick & easy guide, Dan Hannan with a foreword by Bob Vila.

There is a statistical gap between what we think we know and what we actually know about home safety. Home safety accidents disable more than 12 million people in the home every year and is the fifth leading cause of death. Forty-five percent of all unintentional deaths occur in and around the home environment, claiming the lives of children, aging parents, spouses, partners, and friends. Despite what we think we know or want to believe, the home environment is one of the most hazardous environments we inhabit. But how can we expect to protect ourselves and the ones we love if we aren't even aware there is a problem? According to home safety expert Dan Hannan's Safe at Home: A Resource for Making the Home a Safe Place, the news isn't all bad. In fact, he says, the statistics are largely reversible and avoidable, as long as we can change our behaviour. Hannan says 75% of all unintentional injuries and deaths in the home hinge on our behaviour, more specifically, on the decisions we make. And the first and most important home safety decision we should make is to improve our hazard recognition skills and become more safety conscious. Is it worth risking the alternative? Homeowner's can't rely on product recalls or state and federal agencies to keep them and their loved ones safe in the home. Unlike other safety campaigns seen in our communities, the policing and protection of our home environment depends entirely on the homeowner. Safe at Home: A Resource for Making the Home a Safe Place offers simple techniques to raise home-safety awareness and improve our abilities to recognize hazards, correct hazards and prevent unintentional accidents from occurring in the home. Each chapter of Safe at Home: A Resource for Making the Home a Safe Place has high quality imagery provided by equipment manufacturers to illustrate safety procedures; identifies problems and hazards and their relevance to the home environment; recommends safety practices to assist homeowners in identifying hazards; gives action items for proactive prevention of accidents; has a safety inspection checklist allowing homeowners to be thorough and organized in their approach to home safety; and lists a reference section providing links and other resources for additional related safety information.

Producing the text of culture : the appropriation of English in contemporary Samoa, Emma Kruse Va'ai.

Raj days to Downunder : voices from Anglo India to New Zealand : stories derived from oral histories recorded by Dorothy McMenamin, editors: Dorothy McMenamin, Sue Birch.

The book comprises 29 life stories of people who grew up in Colonial India, explaining their life style during Raj days, the reasons for leaving the Indian subcontinent, and their resettlement in New Zealand.

Straight : the surprisingly short history of heterosexuality, Hanne Blank.

Presents a history of heterosexuality, explores the contemporary psyche of sexual orientation, and shows how culture creates and manipulates thoughts and experiences of desire, love, and relationships.

The conflict : woman and mother, Elisabeth Badinter.

Today, to be pregnant seems not far from entering into a religious order. So are mums who rely on formula, childcare and disposable nappies lazy or liberated? This title questions why our ideas of motherhood have been skewed by unachievable expectations that compromise notions of self and womanhood.

The origins of sex : a history of the first sexual revolution, Faramerz Dabhoiwala.

Nowadays we believe that consenting adults have the freedom to do what they like with their own bodies. We publicize and celebrate sex; we discuss it endlessly; and, we are obsessed with the sex lives of celebrities. We think it wrong that in other cultures people suffer for their sexual orientation, that women are treated as second-class citizens, or that adulterers are put to death. Yet until quite recently our own society was like this too. For most of western history, all sex outside marriage was illegal, and the church, the state, and ordinary people all devoted huge efforts to suppressing and punishing it. This was a central feature of Christian civilization, one that had steadily grown in importance since the early middle ages. In this brilliant, ground-breaking book, Faramerz Dabhoiwala describes in dramatic detail how, between 1600 and 1800, this entire world view was shattered by revolutionary new ideas that sex is a private matter; that morality cannot be imposed by force; and, that men are more lustful than women. Henceforth, the private lives of both sexes were to be endlessly broadcast and debated, in a rapidly expanding universe of public media: newspapers, pamphlets, journals, novels, poems, and prints. "The Origins of Sex" shows that the creation of this modern culture of sex was a central part of the Enlightenment, intertwined with the era's major social, political and intellectual trends. It helped create a new model of Western civilization, whose principles of privacy, equality, and freedom of the individual remain distinctive to this day.

The secret lives of wives : women share what it really takes to stay married, Iris Krasnow.

Draws on interviews with dozens of women who have remained married in spite of high divorce rates, revealing the agreements they share with their partners to keep their marriages strong and describing how they each maintain an independent identity.

Together : the rituals, pleasures and politics of cooperation, Richard Sennett.

Living with people who differ - racially, ethnically, religiously, or economically is one of the most difficult challenges facing us today. Though our society is becoming ever more complicated materially, we tend to avoid engaging with people unlike ourselves. Modern politics emphasizes unity and similarity, encouraging the politics of the tribe rather than of complexity. "Together: The Rituals, Pleasures and Politics of Co-operation" explores why this has happened and what might be done about it. Sennett argues that living with people unlike ourselves requires more than goodwill: it requires skill. The foundations for skillful co-operation lie in learning to listen well and to discuss rather than debate. People who develop these capacities earn a reward: they can take pleasure in the company of others. "Together" traces the evolution of cooperative rituals in medieval churches and guilds, Renaissance workshops and courts, early modern laboratories and diplomatic embassies. In our lives today, it explains the trials and prospects of cooperation online, face-to-face in ethnic conflicts, among financial workers and community organizers. Exploring the nature of cooperation, why it has become weak, and how it could be strengthened, this visionary book offers a new way of seeing how humans can live together.

Tok piksa of Leadership Pacific : as seen through students' eyes, Cherie Chu, Fuapepe Rimoni and Kabini Sanga.

Too big to know : rethinking knowledge now that the facts aren't the facts, experts are everywhere, and the smartest person in the room is the room, David Weinberger.

Internet philosopher Weinberger shows how business, science, education, and the government are learning to use networked knowledge to understand more than ever and to make smarter decisions than they could when they had to rely on mere books and experts.

Volunteer vacations : short-term adventures that will benefit you and others, Bill McMillon, Doug Cutchins, and Anne Geissinger ; foreword by Ed Asner.

If you're looking for a way to make a difference while on vacation simultaneously getting away and using your talents to improve the world this guide shows you how a short-term volunteer stint can transform your life as much as the people, animals, and ecology you choose to help.

We the people : consenting to a deeper democracy : a guide to sociocratic principles and methods, John Buck and Sharon Villines.

We the People describes a new method of governing that creates more inclusive and efficient organizations. Sociocracy ensures the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness to everyone, and in the process, makes businesses more profitable and non-profit organizations more effective.

When disaster strikes : a comprehensive guide to emergency planning and crisis survival, Matthew Stein ; foreword by James Wesley, Rawles.

"Disasters often strike without warning and leave a trail of destruction in their wake. Yet armed with the right tools and information, survivors can fend for themselves and get through even the toughest circumstances. Matthew Stein's When Disaster Strikes provides a thorough, practical guide for how to prepare for and react in many of life's most unpredictable scenarios.In this disaster-preparedness manual, he outlines the materials you'll need-from food and water, to shelter and energy, to first-aid and survival skills-to help you safely live through the worst. When Disaster Strikes covers how to find and store food, water, and clothing, as well as the basics of installing back-up power and lights. You'll learn how to gather and sterilize water, build a fire, treat injuries in an emergency, and use alternative medical sources when conventional ones are unavailable.Stein instructs you on the smartest responses to natural disasters-such as fires, earthquakes, hurricanes and floods-how to keep warm during winter storms, even how to protect yourself from attack or other dangerous situations. With this comprehensive guide in hand, you can be sure to respond quickly, correctly, and confidently when a crisis threatens."

Sport & Recreation

A century of Twickenham legends, David Llewellyn.

The World Museum of Rugby set up a Wall of Fame to mark the centenary of Twickenham as the Headquarters of English Rugby, which staged its first international a century ago, in 1910. Author David Llewellyn, who has 30 years' experience of reporting rugby and cricket, provides profiles of all the great names in rugby; from England's Freddie Chapman who scored the first international try at Twickenham in the first match in 1910 to Martin Johnson, who crowned his distinguished playing career by captaining the team to Rugby World Cup victory in Australia in 2003. The list of players also includes Jonah Lomu, Ronnie Poulton Palmer and Will Carling. This collection of profiles and interviews contains previously unheard anecdotes, ranging from the amusing to the downright audacious. With biographical and background information, everything about the world's finest players to have appeared at Twickenham is here. The book kicks off with a characteristically amusing and witty foreword from The Independent's Rugby Union Correspondent Chris Hewett. A Century of Twickenham Legends is a must-read for all rugby fans and will also appeal to sports fans.

A life too short : the tragedy of Robert Enke, Ronald Reng ; translated by Shaun Whiteside.

Why does an international footballer with the World at his feet decide to take his own life? On 10 November 2009 the German national goalkeeper, Robert Enke, stepped in front of a passing train. He was thirty two years old. Viewed from the outside, Enke had it all. Here was a professional goalkeeper who had played for a string of Europe's top clubs including Jose Mourinho's Benfica and Louis Van Gaal's Barcelona. Enke was destined to be his country's first choice for years to come. But beneath the bright veneer of success lay a darker story. In "A Life Too Short", award-winning writer Ronald Reng pieces together the puzzle of his lost friend's life. Reng brings into sharp relief the specific demands and fears faced by those who play top-level sport. Heartfelt, but never sentimental he tells the universal tragedy of a talented man's struggles against his own demons.

Be your own tactics coach, Jon Emmett.

The sailing secrets that will help you win World-class sailor Jon Emmett, winner of the Radial Europa Cup series and the UK National Championships, has the sort of on-water experience that could improve the performance and speed of any type of boat. In this essential guide for racing sailors, he outlines the strategies that have made him a top-flight yacht racing tactician and dinghy sailing coach. Each chapter is divided into beginner, intermediate, and advanced sections, providing tactics suited to your individual skill level. Discover how you truly can become your own tactics coach, by structuring your training to achieve maximum results, both in practice sessions and races. Ideal for both beginners and advanced dinghy racers and even seasoned yacht racers, this practical guide contains the hard-won insights of a pro, designed to give anyone a strategic--and winning--edge. Includes offensive and defensive sailing tactics illustrated with diagrams. More than 100 diagrams help you understand lessons at a glance. For the racing amateur or the sailor interested in discovering hard-to-find tips, Be Your Own Tactics Coach is an invaluable master class in tactics or an as needed chapter-by-chapter guide to answering key tactical questions.

Bold beyond belief : Bill Denz, New Zealand's mountain warrior, Paul Maxim.

Bill Denz was a mountaineer with attitude. He inspired and provoked a generation of Kiwi climbers. Denz pushed the limits beyond what we thought was possible and left a collection of routes in the Aoraki/Mount Cook region and in the Darrans that are seldom repeated. Climbers still break out in a nervous sweat just thinking about them. His death on Makalu robbed the climbing world of one of its great characters but created an enduring legend.

Building outdoor gear : easy-to-make projects for camping, fishing, hunting, and canoeing, Gil Gilpatrick.

Outdoor people don't make their own gear to save money. The fly fisherman who ties his own flies or makes her own rods will readily admit, if they are honest, that they have more money tied up in inventory and tools than they would ever have spent on store-bought flies or fly rods.

Byrne's treasury of trick shots in pool and billiards, Robert Byrne.

Fully illustrated with hundreds of drawings depicting nearly three hundred and fifty trick shots, this title teaches you everything from the basic "butterfly formation" to the most difficult and impressive shots. It also includes historical anecdotes and context about the origin of each shot accompanied by explanations.

Camp 4 : recollections of a Yosemite rockclimber, Steve Roper.

In the 1960s, California's Yosemite Valley was the center of the rockclimbing universe. It was the perfect place for young nonconformists to drop out, hang loose, and channel their energy into climbing the valley's largely untouched walls and cracks. Many of these "misfits" were the finest rock climbers in the world. Some even shaped the future of the sport. And by the end of the decade, climbers from around the globe were coming to Camp 4 gathering spot for the creators of the "Golden Age" of Yosemite climbing to see what all the fuss was about. Climber and author Steve Roper spent most of ten years living in Yosemite Valley with its intriguing inhabitants. Camp 4 is his take on the era's top climbers and the (sometimes whimsical) influences behind their achievements.

Death clutch : my story of determination, domination, and survival, Brock Lesnar with Paul Heyman.

Brock Lesnar has been, and is one of the most popular - and polarizing - figures in sports and sports entertainment. Whether fans love him or hate him, they never miss an opportunity to watch Brock when he squares off with an opponent. He is a celebrity of the first order, but disdains fame, avoids the media, and remains intensely private. Now, for the first time, Brock tells his incredible story in his own words. Brock relives his long journey to become the best college wrestler in the country, his meteoric rise in World Wrestling Entertainment, and what lead him to walk away from fame and fortune when he was at the top. He talks openly about the accident that derailed his plans to play in the NFL, his professional wrestling comeback in Japan, and his transformation and rebirth as a Mixed Martial Arts fighter. Fans will get an insider's look at Brock's career in the UFC - the training, the competition and what it takes to be, and to remain a champion. Brock will also talk about the illness that nearly killed him, his will to survive, and what he really values and aspires to be. Powerful and real, this remarkable memoir is the story of Brock's determination and domination, and the making of a true champion.

HTML5 games : creating fun with HTML5, CSS3, and WebGL, Jacob Seidelin.

Discover new opportunities for building 2D and 3D games with HTML5 The newest iteration of HTML, HTML5 can be used with JavaScript, CSS3, and WebGL to create beautiful, unique, engaging games that can be played on the web or mobile devices like the iPad or Android phones. Gone are the days where games were only possible with plugin technologies such as Flash and this cutting-edge book shows you how to utilize the latest open web technologies to create a game from scratch using Canvas, HTML5 Audio, WebGL, and WebSockets. You'll discover how to build a framework on which you will create your HTML5 game. Then each successive chapter covers a new aspect of the game, including user input, sound, multiplayer functionality, 2D and 3D graphics, and more. Aims directly at a new way to develop games for the web through the use of HTML5 Demonstrates how to make iOS and Android web apps Explains how to capture player input; create 3D graphics; and incorporate textures, lighting, and sound Guides you through the process of creating a game from scratch using Canvas, HTML5 Audio, WebGL, and WebSockets By the end of this invaluable book, you will have created a fully functional game that can be played in any compatible browser or on any mobile device that supports HTML5.

Lessons well learned : why my method works for any horse, Clinton Anderson with Melinda Kaitcer.

Frustrated by a horse that's lazy and slow-to-learn? Frightened by an aggressive, disrespectful mount? Unsure of how to take your good show prospect and make him great? This one-of-a-kind book dishes out sensible solutions to all these common problems, and more, as Clinton Anderson guides you through the best ways to become a more confident, efficient, and proactive horseman. You'll discover how to create the perfect balance of sensitising and desensitising exercises; move your horse's feet at the right time for the right result; choose the best horse for you, and the best job for your horse; and accelerate your horse's learning by allowing a mistake to happen, and then fixing it. With over 100 exciting colour photos and loads of practical information, this engaging book is not only thoroughly entertaining, it also teaches you the secrets of one of this generation's most influential horsemen.

My Xbox : Xbox 360, Kinect, and Xbox LIVE, Bill Loguidice, Christina T. Loguidice.

Full-color, step-by-step tasks show you how to have maximum fun with Xbox 360, Kinect, and Xbox Live! Learn how to: quickly set up your Xbox 360, Kinect sensor, controllers, headset, and storage. Network your Xbox using wireless or wired connections. Join Xbox Live and start competing against gamers worldwide. Create an avatar and personalize your entire Xbox experience. Protect your children from inappropriate content and post on Facebook and Twitter from your Xbox. Last, troubleshoot Xbox problems fast, so you can get back to having fun!

Psychovertical, Andy Kirkpatrick.

Understanding chess middlegames, John Nunn ; [edited by Graham Burgess].

The three-times World Chess Solving Champion distils the most useful middlegame concepts and knowledge into 100 lessons that everyone can understand.

Transport: Trains, Boats, Planes

Space chronicles : facing the ultimate frontier, Neil deGrasse Tyson ; edited by Avis Lang.

Neil deGrasse Tyson is a rare breed of astrophysicist, one who can speak as easily and brilliantly with popular audiences as with professional scientists. Now that NASA has put human space flight effectively on hold with a five- or possibly ten-year delay until the next launch of astronauts from U.S. soil Tyson's views on the future of space travel and America's role in that future are especially timely and urgent. This book represents the best of Tyson's commentary, including a candid new introductory essay on NASA and partisan politics, giving us an eye-opening manifesto on the importance of space exploration for America's economy, security, and morale. Thanks to Tyson's fresh voice and trademark humor, his insights are as delightful as they are provocative, on topics that range from the missteps that shaped our recent history of space travel to how aliens, if they existed, might go about finding us.

The motorcaravan manual : choosing, using and maintaining your motorcaravan, John Wickersham.

This radically updated third edition encompasses the very latest developments in motorcaravans. It is full of practical information for both new and experienced owners and includes an overview of models, maintenance and repairs on habitation elements, explanations of construction methods, practical advice concerning appliances, and detailed descriptions of motorcaravan supply systems. The content is invaluable for owners of both leisure vehicles based on van conversions and coachbuilt models constructed on a separate chassis. Guidance is also given on accessories, weight restrictions, modifications, restoration work and self-build projects.

The story of Sprite caravans, [Andrew Jenkinson].

The first book written on Sprite Caravans, and the first UK book to cover one brand of touring caravan. Sprite became the caravan that brought many families into the hobby from the early 1950s, and this book examines just how prolific the brand was, not only in the UK, but on a global basis too. It tells how Sprite mastered mass production in caravans, and how it pioneered rigorous testing procedures, with plenty of illustrations of this taking place. Sam Alper OBE, the founder of Sprite, marketed caravanning as a pastime, and proved that caravans were safe and easy to tow, with simple designs both inside and out that could also be appealing to buyers. Much of the rare promotional mock-up material he used to do this is reproduced in the book, along with rare press shots of stars from the Carry On films, some of which featured Sprite Caravans. Comprehensive, unique, and totally up-to-date, this is essential reading for enthusiasts.

Master mariner : a life underway, Philip Rentell.

From his days as a cadet on the ageing training ship Worcester, Captain Philip Rentell's forty-year career has spanned the world's oceans and a huge variety of seagoing experience.

Memories of steam : reliving the golden age of Britain's railways, Tom Quinn ; pictures selected and described by Julian Holland.

The true flavour of the glory days of steam trains, brought to life in this richly illustrated collection of first-hand accounts from railway passengers and locomotive drivers across Britain. From the glamorous drivers on the great mainline locomotives to everyday commuters and trainspotting schoolboys, the engaging stories give a real glimpse into the lives of those who lived and worked in the steam era. Hundreds of glorious photographs featuring trains, stations, staff and passengers truly transport the reader back to this lovingly remembered age of transport. Special feature spreads interspersed throughout the book focus on some of the most visually striking aspects of the railways during this time, such as extreme weather, recordbreaking trains and the artworks used to decorate the carriages.

New Zealand trolley buses : the trolley buses that served New Zealand cities, [David Jones].

Covers the history, routes and details of each trolley bus together with present day trolley buses in Wellington.

War

A history of bombing, Sven Lindqvist ; translated by Linda Haverty Rugg.

On 1 November 1911, Lieutenant Cavarotti leaned out of the cockpit of his delicate aircraft and, holding a Haasen hand grenade, began one of the most devastating military tactics of the twentieth century: aerial bombing. This is but one of many points of entry Lindqvist presents in this innovative history. Structuring the book in a way that re-enacts the disruptions of history caused by the advent of the bomb, Lindqvist offers his readers a series of ways into and paths through this re-examination of a century of war. He turns his fresh, inquisitive eye and tireless moral sense on the fascinating histories behind the development of air power, bombs and the laws of war and international justice, demonstrating how the practices of two world wars were born of colonial warfare.

All the king's men : the British soldier from the Restoration to Waterloo, Saul David.

"The British soldier", wrote a Prussian officer who served with Wellington, "is vigorous, well fed, by nature highly brave and intrepid, trained to the most vigorous discipline, and admirably well armed. These circumstances explain how this army has never yet been defeated in the field". From the Restoration of Charles II in 1660 to the Downfall of Napoleon in 1815, Britain won a series of major wars against France that enabled her to lay the foundations of a global empire. By Waterloo, she was the paramount maritime and industrial power in the world, and would remain so for much of the nineteenth century. This is the story of that extraordinary century and a half of martial success and the people who made it possible: the soldier kings William III and the first two Georges; the generals Marlborough, Wolfe, Moore and Wellington; and the ordinary British redcoats who despite harsh service conditions that included low pay, poor housing, inadequate food and brutal discipline rarely let their commanders down in battles as far afield as Blenheim, Plassey, Quebec and Waterloo.

Boat maintenance : the complete guide to keeping your boat shipshape.

With this book, learn how to properly maintain a boat for years of trouble free, smooth sailing. From repairing scratched and worn hulls and decks, to fixing engines and tightening fittings, readers will learn to take care of their boat so that it will provide years of enjoyment. This is a comprehensively detailed guide with step-by-step information and charts on what to do when and how, such as how to protect a boat from harsh weather. This title also includes interesting historical details and examples from real-life events.

Fighting spirit : 75 years of the RNZAF, Margaret McClure.

This book marks the 75th anniversary of the Royal New Zealand Air Force. It traces the broad sweep of the air force from the early twentieth century to the first decade of the 21st, and extends beyond the romance of early military aviation and the drama of World War Two to describe the diversity of roles it has undertaken in recent decades. This account begins in 1909 with the gift of a Bl riot plane to New Zealand in response to the first awareness of the potential of military air power. Early experiments in flying were followed by a rush of young New Zealanders to the dangerous adventure of flying over the battlefields of Europe in World War One. Then came the formation of an independent Royal New Zealand Air Force in 1937. Two years later, inexperienced and unprepared, the air force galvanised itself to train thousands of aircrew for the war in Europe. The difficult days of peace brought further radical changes for the RNZAF: dismantling wartime aircraft, demobilising most of its personnel, and forging a postwar identity. The air force's most turbulent years came in the 1980s and 1990s, when governments cut ANZUS ties with the United States, reduced the number of bases and personnel, decided to focus on peacekeeping, and killed off the air combat force. From 2001 the 'war on terror' reintroduced a global outlook, along with hectic deployments and leaps in technology, paralleled by the stress of cutbacks in personnel.

Free fall : a sniper's story, Nicolai Lilin ; translated from the Italian by Jamie Richards.

Nicolai Lilin was conscripted and then trained as a sniper in an unorthodox Russian Special Forces regiment called the Saboteurs. Together, this elite band of men, which operated outside traditional military codes, fought their way through multiple assignments, including guerrilla warfare in inhospitable mountainous terrain and intense hand-to-hand fighting in urban areas. Along the way, they faced mercenary fighters, anti-personnel mines and torture of the most extreme kind.

Seamanship : a beginner's guide to safely and confidently navigate water, weather, and winds.

This is the beginner's guide to boating. This is a how-to manual that gets you started. "Seamanship" provides in-depth coverage of boat handling and navigation, reading the weather, winds and water, as well as dealing with and preventing, extreme situations, such as capsized boats.