Recreation

Non-Fiction New Titles January 2012 (arrived Dec 2011)

Art & Architecture

Abstracts : 50 inspirational projects, Rolina van Vliet.
Ai Weiwei speaks, with Hans Ulrich Obrist.
Art nouveau, Norbert Wolf.
Block printing : basic techniques for linoleum and wood, Sandy Allison, editor ;
Botanical drawing in colour : a basic guide to mastering realistic form and naturalistic colour, Wendy Hollender.
Botany for the artist, Sarah Simblet
Corrugated iron buildings, Nick Thomson.
Defining contemporary art : 25 years in 200 pivotal artworks, [authors, Daniel Birnbaum ... [et al.]].
Grahame Sydney's Central Otago.,
Groundwaters : a century of art by self-taught and outsider artists, Charles Russell.
Hockney. Volume 1 : 1937-1975 : the biography, Christopher Simon Sykes.
Honey in the rock, Joanna Langford.
A series of installations by 2011 Frances Hodgkins Fellow, Joanna Langford.
Mughal architecture & gardens, George Michell
Picasso, Miro, Dali : angry young men : the birth of modernity, Eugenio Carmona.
Pieter Bruegel, Larry Silver.
PX : thoughts on painting, Jan Bryant & Leonhard Emmerling.
This book functions both as a theoretical study of painting practice - two opposed essays disagreeing about the supposed purpose or operation of contemporary painting - and an exhibition catalogue, illustrating in full the wide variety of practices that made up this show of the work of painters (in the widest sense) from New Zealand, Europe and the US.
Renoir : his life and works in 500 images : a study of the artist, his life and context, with 500 images, and a gallery showing 300 of his most iconic paintings, Susie Hodge.
Summer houses, photographer, Simon Devitt ; writer, Andrea Stevens.
This book showcases New Zealand houses at their best - in the heat of summer, when doors and windows dissolve to embrace the sun and outdoors, and a more casual style of living prevails.
Temporary architecture now! = Temporare architektur heute! = L'architecture ephemere d'aujourd'hui!, Philip Jodidio.
The art of Footrot Flats, Murray Ball.
The artists : 21 practitioners in New Zealand contemporary art c. 2011-2013, Arron Santry, Kylie Sanderson & Tamara Darragh.
The heights : anatomy of a skyscraper, Kate Ascher
The radical, the reactionary and the Canterbury Society of Arts, 1880-1996, Warren Feeney.
Vienna, art & design : Klimt, Schiele, Hoffmann, Loos.,
What is a print? : selections from The Museum of Modern Art, Sarah Suzuki.

Automobiles

Bedfords galore! : NZR Road Services Bedford buses & coaches of the 1950s & 1960s, Michael Jarka, Sean Millar.
Form follows function : the art of the supercar, Stuart Codling
The fate of the Sleeping Beauties, Ard op de Weegh
The "Sleeping Beauties" - an array of neglected Bugattis, Lancias, Ferraris, Alfa Romeos, Cords and Aston Martins on a rural French estate - have fascinated car lovers worldwide since 1983.
The Kiwi hot rodder's guide to life, Steve Holmes.
The robot builder's cookbook, Owen Bishop.
Wartime Jeeps, Graham Scott

Biographies

A singular woman : the untold story of Barack Obama's mother, Janny Scott.
Award-winning reporter Scott uncovers the full breadth of Stanley Ann Dunham's inspiring and untraditional
A spectacle of dust : the autobiobraphy, Pete Postlethwaite.
And so it goes : Kurt Vonnegut : a life, Charles J. Shields.
An authorized portrait of the influential twentieth-century American writer draws on first-person accounts and Vonnegut's private letters while offering insight into his youth, the inspirations for his work, and his enduring literary impact.
Bad reputation : the unauthorized biography of Joan Jett, Dave Thompson.
This is her story, complete and uncensored, from her days carousing with the likes of The Ramones and the Dead Boys through heavy rotation on MTV and a slew of killer hits, a 1990s regeneration, and her continued unstoppable popularity
Below stairs, Margaret Powell.
Blue nights, Joan Didion.
Catherine the Great : portrait of a woman, Robert K. Massie.
Click, click : a true story of abuse, three sisters, a shattered Irish childhood, Joyce, June and Paula Kavanagh
Coco Chanel : an intimate life, Lisa Chaney.
Dancer in wartime : one girl's journey from the Blitz to Sadler's Wells., Gillian Lynne
Emma & I : the beautiful labrador who saved my life, Sheila Hocken.
Emma Lazarus, Esther Schor.
A portrait of the iconoclastic poet and activist whose words are set on the Statue of Liberty.
Gabby : a story of courage and hope, Gabrielle Giffords and Mark Kelly with Jeffrey Zaslow.
Arizona, Gabby was the victim of an assassination attempt that left six people dead and thirteen wounded. Gabby was shot in the head; doctors called her survival "miraculous. Now, as Gabby's health continues to improve, the couple is sharing their remarkable untold story, an unflinching look at the overwhelming challenges of brain injury, the painstaking process of learning to communicate again, and the responsibilities that fall to a loving spouse who wants the best possible treatment for his wife.
Her father's daughter, Alice Pung.
At twenty-something, Alice is eager for the milestones of adulthood: leaving home, choosing a career, finding friendship and love on her own terms. But with each step she takes she feels the sharp tug of invisible threads: the love and worry of her parents, who want more than anything to keep her from harm. Her father fears for her safety to an extraordinary degree, but why?
Hitler's hangman : the life of Heydrich, Robert Gerwarth.
Holy Ghost girl : a memoir, Donna M. Johnson.
A compassionate, humorous story of faith, betrayal, and coming of age on the evangelical sawdust trail. Johnson was just three years old when her mother signed on as the organist for tent revivalist David Terrell. She brings to life miracles, exorcisms, and face-offs with the Ku Klux Klan-- and that's just what went on under the tent.
Housewife superstar : the very best of Marjorie Bligh, Danielle Wood.
Housewife Superstar is the life story of eccentric Tasmanian domestic goddess, Marjorie Bligh. Now 94 years old, Marjorie is the author of a library of advice books covering topics including food, household management, health and beauty, poetry, gardening and recycling. Marjorie is the go-to-girl for all manner of problem-solving.
How now brown frau, Merridy Eastman.
A hilarious memoir about what happened when a former Playschool presenter (and brothel receptionist) woke up one morning in Munich four months pregnant, without a word of German under her belt, and surrounded by Bavarians! It's a tale about friendship, marriage and motherhood and how even a feminist can own a Dirndl.
I, Steve : Steve Jobs in his own words, George Breahm.
In the highest traditions of the Royal Navy : the life of Captain John Leach MVO DSO, Matthew B. Wills
I've been there (and back again), Joy McKean
The story of Joy and her husband Slim Dusty.
Jimmy Cliff : an unauthorized biography, David Katz.
One of Jamaica's most prolific and innovative performers and a recent inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Jimmy Cliff has been hailed as the first true superstar of Jamaican music.
Jonny : my autobiography, Jonny Wilkinson.
Jonny Wilkinson's rugby career has crossed three decades and four World Cups. He has accumulated phenomenal achievements, world points records, an impressive list of broken body parts, and a drop goal that will be remembered for ever.
Leon Trotsky : a revolutionary's life, Joshua Rubenstein.
Life itself : a memoir, Roger Ebert.
Roger Ebert describes his life and career, including his recovery from alcoholism and the complications from thyroid cancer treatment.
Love times three : our true story of a polygamous marriage, Joe Darger
The family that was an inspiration for "Big Love" opens up about their lives to illuminate why contemporary men and women are choosing a polygamous lifestyle and explaining how their relationships developed, the sister wife relationship, and their roles in the marriage.
Luck and circumstance : a coming of age in Hollywood, New York, and points beyond, Michael Lindsay-Hogg.
From acclaimed director Michael Lindsay-Hogg, a memoir of his boyhood, coming-of- age, and making his way in the worlds of theater, film, and television.
Mad Dog : an Englishman : my life in Rugby, Lewis Moody
The story of the England captain Lewis Moody - one of the most successful rugby players in the history of the sport.
Man in the music : the creative life and work of Michael Jackson, Joseph Vogel
Analyzes every song and album of Jackson's solo career, from 1979's groundbreaking "Off the Wall" to his yet-to-be released material, placing the music in its social, historical, and cultural context.
Margaret Sanger : a life of passion, Jean H. Baker.
Undoubtedly the most influential advocate for birth control even before the term existed, Margaret Sanger ignited a movement that has shaped our society to this day. In this lively new biography, Jean Baker argues convincingly that Margaret Sanger deserves the vaunted place in feminist history she once held.
Matthew Lloyd : straight shooter, Matthew Lloyd
Matthew Lloyd at his peak was a goal kicking machine in an era where the power forward was fading from the game. A five-time all Australian, he topped the AFL goal kicking three times in his 270 game career and kicked the ton twice, his first in the Essendon Premiership season of 2000.
Me and mine : a warm-hearted memoir of a London Irish family, Anna May Mangan.
An entertaining and vivid portrait of immigrant life in 1950s England, told through the stories of a truly colourful cast of characters.
Memoirs, William Rees-Mogg.
William Rees-Mogg is one of the pivotal figures of post-war Britain. In this memoir he recounts the story of a colourful life, and reflects on the key figures and events of his time.
Music from the true vine : Mike Seeger's life & musical journey, Bill C. Malone.
My heroes, Ranulph Fiennes.
Sir Ranulph Fiennes writes about the people who have inspired him - from explorers to policemen, families to freedom fighters.
Never alone : a medium's journey, Debbie Malone.
Debbie Malone is an acclaimed spirit medium who has assisted police departments across Australia in missing-persons and murder investigations. Her extraordinary gifts enable her to receive visions from both the living and the dead, from the past, present and future. This book takes readers on the rollercoaster ride of Debbie's journey.
No higher honor : a memoir of my years in Washington, Condoleezza Rice.
A former national security advisor and Secretary of State offers the compelling story of her eight years serving at the highest levels of government, including the difficult job she faced in the wake of 9/11.
Old before my time : [Hayley Okines' life with Progeria], Hayley Okines
Born with the rare genetic condition progeria, Hayley ages eight times faster than the average person. In medical terms her body is like that of a 100-year-old woman. Yet she faces her condition with immense courage and a refreshing lack of self-pity.
One bird's choice : a year in the life of an overeducated, underemployed twenty-something who moves back home, Iain Reid.
The author, accepting a part-time job near his childhood home, describes his experiences after he moves back home to live with his parents.
One day it'll all make sense : a memoir, Common
The Grammy Award-winning recording artist and actor shares the story of his life, from his youth on Chicago's South side and rise in the hip-hop industry to his movie appearances and the lessons he has learned as a son and a father.
Pippa Blake, journey, Trish Clarke.
Pippa Blake offers a private view of Sir Peter the husband and family man. Unpublished photographs from her personal albums, behind the scenes stories of Sir Peter's sailing adventures and Pippa's own journal entries and artworks provide a moving insight into a life shared with one of this country's greatest sporting legends.
Prince : inside the music and the masks, Ronin Ro.
"Prince" is the first book to give full treatment to this epic thirty-year career. Acclaimed music journalist Ronin Ro traces Prince's rise from anonymity in the 70s, to his leap to stardom in the 80s, to his reemergence in the twenty-first century as both artistic icon and star maker.
Red : my autobiography, Gary Neville.
No player has been more synonymous with the glory years of Manchester United Football Club over the past two decades than right-back Gary
Sax, Dave Drangsholt.
Dave Saxton has done more in one lifetime than most people could do in several. In a life filled with adventure he has known triumph and tragedy.
Scrim : the man with a mike, William Renwick.
Uncle Scrim, as the Reverend Colin Scrimgeour was known at the time, was one of New Zealand's most popular citizens during the great depression. Scrim: The Man with the Mike reviews the life of a talented, impulsive man who in his time was the country's outstanding broadcaster, and assesses the myth he created for himself.
Seabird genius : the story of L.E. Richdale, the royal albatross, and the yellow-eyed penguin, Neville Peat
The first biography of Lance Richdale, who achieved international fame as the father of Otago's albatross colony from 1936 and for his research on the behaviour of the Yellow-eyed Penguin
Sliding down the hypotenuse : a memoir, Eric Beardsley.
In the 80 years since veteran journalist and broadcaster Eric Beardsley arrived in Christchurch from the West Coast, he has lived a full and varied life, devoting much time to observing the Canterbury scene, its people, politics, conflicts and progress. Sliding Down the Hypotenuse is an eclectic and wholly delightful mix of memoir, biography and history.
Spencer Tracy : a biography, James Curtis.
Stephen Hawking : his life and work : the story and science of one of the most extraordinary, celebrated, and courageous figures of our time, Kitty Ferguson.
That woman : the life of Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor, Anne Sebba.
The Bruce McLaren scrapbook : a pictorial celebration of a Kiwi legend, [Jan McLaren and Richard Becht].
The final curtsey : the autobiography of Margaret Rhodes, first cousin of the Queen and niece of the late Queen Elizabeth, the Queen mother, Margaret Rhodes.
The hungry heart : journeys with William Colenso, Peter Wells.
Peter Wells refreshes our vision of this awkward, highly talented man, who lost his family after the church expelled him for fathering a child by a Maori woman. Thrown out, Colenso found a home through his collecting - and we can reconstruct regions of New Zealand today only because of his botanical studies.
The Keats brothers : the life of John and George, Denise Gigante.
The lady and the peacock : the life of Aung San Suu Kyi, Peter Popham.
The life of Lee, Lee Evans.
"The Life of Lee" is a hilarious and very moving autobiography charting his ups and downs on the way to the top. Lee takes us on a darkly humorous journey through his childhood, a grim teenage period of numerous dead-end jobs , to performing in front of thousands of adoring fans at the O2 Arena.
Then again, Diane Keaton.
The award-winning actress documents her rise from an everyday girl to an acclaimed performer while exploring her defining relationship with her mother and how their shared and separate dreams influenced their experiences.
Things I couldn't tell my mother : a memoir, Sue Johnston.
Sue set out to record 'all the big things, and all the small things of her life as a daughter. "Everything I wanted to tell my mother but felt I never could'. The result is a warm, poignant and often very funny memoir by one of Britain's favourite actresses.
Wind from a distant summit, Pat Deavoll.
The author tells of her beginnings in the mountains of New Zealand, and of how far a singular level of drive, determination and talent has taken her - there are few mountaineers in New Zealand, women or men who have managed her level of achievement, and who have climbed so hard for so long.
Wits and wives : Dr Johnson in the company of women, Kate Chisholm.
Working class mystic : a spiritual biography of George Harrison, Gary Tillery.

Business & Management

18 minutes : find your focus, master distraction, and get the right things done, Peter Bregman.
Boosting sales : increasing profits without breaking the bank, Bob Gorton.
Cash flow for dummies, Tage C. Tracy and John A. Tracy.
Cash management on a shoestrong : making your business cash-rich without breaking the bank, Tony Dalton.
Delighting your customers on a shoestring : delivering excellent customer service without breaking the bank, Avril Owton.
Elements of influence : the art of getting others to follow your lead, Terry R. Bacon.
Entreleadership : 20 years of practical business wisdom from the trenches, Dave Ramsey.
Future work : how businesses can adapt and thrive in the new world of work, Alison Maitland and Peter Thomson.
Get the career you want, Karen Mannering.
How to start a home-based tutoring business, Beth A. Lewis.
I moved your cheese : for those who refuse to live as mice in someone else's maze, Deepak Malhotra.
Kick-ass business & marketing secrets : how to blitz your competition, Bob Pritchard.
Managing business relationships, David Ford
Masters of management : how the business gurus and their ideas have changed the world for better and for worse, Adrian Wooldridge
A penetrating and engaging history of management theory that sorts the wisdom from the dross, and the wise men from the charlatans.
Mob rules : what the Mafia can teach the legitimate businessman, Louis Ferrante.
Project management ROI : a step-by-step guide for measuring the impact and ROI for projects, Jack J. Phillips
Screw business as usual, Richard Branson.
Surviving a downturn on a shoestring : building a successful business without breaking the bank, Jeremy Kourdi.
The best damn management book ever : 9 keys to creating self-motivating high achievers, Warren Greshes.
The copy book : how some of the best advertising writers in the world write their advertising, D&AD.
The everything job interview book : all you need to stand out in today's competitive job market, Lin Grensing-Pophal.
The lean startup : how today's entrepreneurs use continuous innovation to create radically successful businesses, Eric Ries.
The Maybelline story : and the spirited family dynasty behind it, Sharrie Williams with Bettie B. Youngs.
The small business book : a New Zealand guide for the 21st century, Leith Oliver, John English.
The social media sales revolution : the new rules for finding customers, building relationships, and closing more sales through online networking, Landy Chase, Kevin Knebl.
Tough calls : making the right decisions in challenging times, Allan Leighton, with Teena Lyons.
Users not customers : who really determines the success of your business, Aaron Shapiro.
What got you here won't get you there in sales! : how successful salespeople take it to the next level, Marshall Goldsmith, Don Brown, Bill Hawkins.
What to ask the person in the mirror : critical questions for becoming a more effective leader and reaching your potential, Robert Steven Kaplan.
Who cares wins : why good business is better business, David Jones.

Computers

Eloquent Javascript : a modern introduction to programming, Marijn Haverbeke.
Flash mobile : developing Android and iOS applications, Matthew David.
HTML & CSS : design and build websites, Jon Duckett.
HTML5 cookbook, Christopher Schmitt
JavaScript, Tom Negrino
Mac basics in simple steps, Joli Ballew.
My new Mac : Lion edition : simple projects to get you started, Wallace Wang.
Office 2010 made simple, Guy Hart-Davis.
Switching to a Mac for dummies, Arnold Reinhold.
Teach yourself visually iMac, Guy Hart-Davis.
The Adobe Photoshop layers book, Richard Lynch.
The Smashing idea book : from inspiration to application, Cameron Chapman.
Windows 7 made simple, Kevin Otnes.
Writing for the web : creating compelling web content using words, pictures, and sound, Lynda Felder.

Crafts & Collecting

101 wire earrings : step-by-step projects & techniques, Denise Peck.
130 new iris folded cards to make, Maruscha Gaasenbeek.
200 Fair Isle designs : knitting charts, combination designs, and colour variations, Mark Mucklestone.
55 Christmas balls to knit : colourful festive ornaments, tree decorations, centrepieces, wreaths, window decorations, Arne & Carlos.
Alice Starmore's book of Fair Isle knitting.,
Apple design, Sabine Schulze
AUSTENtatious crochet : 36 contemporary designs from the world of Jane Austen, Melissa Horozewski ; photography by Chris Hynes.
Blendy Knits again, Belinda Too.
Button and bead jewelry : 25 step-by-step projects, Deborah Schneebeli Morrell.
Carving Japanese netsuke for beginners, Robert Jubb.
Ceramics for beginners : animals & figures, Susan Halls.
Craft activism : people, ideas, and projects from the new community of handmade and how you can join in, Joan Tapper
Creative paper cutting : basic techniques & fresh designs for stencils, mobiles, cards & more, Shufunotomo
Crown jewellery and regalia of the world, Rene Brus.
Easy greeting cards : favourites, from the editors of Scrapbooks, etc.
Everything patchwork : 40 classic quilts, bags and accessories, Corinne Crasbercu
Girl's world : twenty-one sewing projects to make for little girls, Jennifer Paganelli
Handcarved Christmas : 36 beloved ornaments, decorations, and gifts : the best of Woodcarving Illustrated Magazine, from the editors of Woodcarving illustrated.
Homemade gifts vintage style, Sarah Moore.
Hoopla : the art of unexpected embroidery, Leanne Prain
Hop skip jump : 20 eco-friendly toys to sew, Fiona Dalton.
Inside the creative studio : inspiration and ideas for your art and craft space, Cate Coulacos Prato.
Iris quilting, Maruscha Gaasenbeek.
Iris folding has been a popular papercraft for many years, and Maruscha Gaasenbeek's beautiful designs have attracted many followers worldwide. Here, she applies her love of iris folding to her second love, quilting, and shows you how to create stunning quilts based on unique iris-folded designs.
Jewelry for the new romantic : unexpected techniques with crystals and beading wire, Nealay Patel.
Knitted toys : 25 fresh and fabulous designs, Zoe Mellor.
Knitting off the axis : projects + techniques for sideways knitting, Mathew Gnagy.
Little bits quilting bee : 20 quilts using charm squares, jelly rolls, layer cakes, and fat quarters, Kathreen Ricketson
Metal artist's workbench : demystifying the jeweler's saw, Thomas Mann.
An introduction to the jeweler's saw including practice exercises and projects such as a light switch plate, picture frame, pins and pendants.
One coin is never enough : why and how we collect, Michael S. Shutty.
Royal Delft : masterpieces, Pim van den Akker
Silver clay workshop : getting started in silver clay jewellery, Melanie Blaikie.
Sockology : 16 new sock creatures, cute & cuddly, weird & wild, Brenna Maloney.
Stashbuster knits : tips, tricks, and 21 beautiful projects for using your favourite leftover yarn, Melissa Leapman.
Stitched whimsy : playful projects in felt & fabric, Heidi Boyd.
Stylish accessories : knitted on a hand loom : more than 30 easy designs, Isela Phelps.
Surface design for ceramics, Maureen Mills.
The ceramics bible : the complete guide to materials and techniques, Louisa Taylor.
The complete book of garlands, circles & decorative wreaths : creating beautiful seasonal displays from flowers and natural materials, Fiona Barnett and Terence Moore.
The golden age of English glass, 1650-1775, Dwight P. Lanmon.
Vintage knit knacks, Sue Culligan.
Vogue knitting : classic patterns from the world's most celebrated knitting magazine, Editors at Vogue knitting
Vogue knitting stitchionary 5 : the ultimate stitch dictionary from the editors of Vogue knitting magazine. Volume five, Lace knitting.,
Vogue knitting stitchionary 6 : the ultimate stitch dictionary from the editors of Vogue knitting magazine. Volume six, Edgings.,

Crime

A tale of two lives : the Susan Lefevre fugitive story, Marie S. Walsh aka Susan LeFevre.
Sent to prison at age 19 on a minor drug offense, a 10-to-20 year sentence, Susan Marie Lefevre chose to escape the life she'd been dealt and begin a new one. She spent the next thirty-two years living the life she'd always planned, all the while carrying the secret of her past. When her two lives collided, the results were played out in the courtrooms and news media.
A thorn in their side : the Hilda Murrell murder, Robert Green with Kate Dewes.
In 1984, at the age of 78, Hilda Murrell was found brutally murdered in the Shropshire countryside. She had just gained approval to testify on the unsolved problems of radioactive waste at the first British planning inquiry into a new nuclear power plant. The police theory that a lone, panicking burglar robbed and abducted Hilda in her own car for petty cash erupted into a sensational political conspiracy involving PM Margaret Thatcher's plans for British nuclear energy and the controversial sinking of the Argentine cruiser General Belgrano in the 1982 Falklands War.
Angel face : the true story of student killer Amanda Knox, Barbie Latza Nadeau.
Details the brutal murder of British college student Meredith Kercher, who was stabbed to death while studying abroad in Perugia, Italy, and discusses the role of her housemate, American honor student Amanda Knox, in the crime.
Beyond all evil, June Thomson & Giselle Ross with Marion Scott and Jim McBeth.
June Thomson and Giselle Ross are inextricably linked by two unspeakable acts of evil. On the same day, a few miles apart, their estranged husbands slaughtered their children. Their lives may have been torn apart, but they have each other.
Death in Perugia, John Follain.
The Meredith Kercher case.
Death in the city of light : the serial killer of Nazi-occupied Paris, David King.
From crime scene to courtroom : examining the mysteries behind famous cases, Cyril H. Wecht and Dawna Kaufmann.
Green River killer : a true detective story, Jeff Jensen
Hostage : a year at gunpoint with Somali gangsters, Paul Chandler
Inside the mind of Casey Anthony : a psychological portrait, Keith Ablow.
Murder in the first-class carriage : the first Victorian railway killing, Kate Colquhoun.

Crime & Espionage

Love you madly : [the true story of a small-town girl, the young men who would do anything for her, and the murder of her mother], Michael Fleeman.
Shattered : the true story of a mother's love, a husband's betrayal, and a cold-blooded Texas murder, Kathryn Casey.
Sins of the father : the untold story behind Schapelle Corby's ill-fated drug run, Eamonn Duff.
So brilliantly clever : Parker, Hulme & the murder that shocked the world, Peter Graham.
Somebody's daughter : the hidden story of America's prostituted children and the battle to save them, Julian Sher.
The collapse of American criminal justice, William J. Stuntz.
The triple agent : the al-Qaeda mole who infiltrated the CIA, Joby Warrick.

Customs

A guide to natural burial, Ken West.
Ancient ice mummies, James H. Dickson.
Christmas from A to Z : history, observances, legends, customs, symbols, Tanya Gulevich.
The party of your life : get the funeral you want and deserve by planning it yourself, Erika Dillman.

Economics

Against thrift : why consumer culture is good for the economy, the environment, and your soul, James Livingston.
Cotter on investing : taking the bull out of the markets - practical advice and tips from an experienced investor, John Cotter.
Currency wars : the making of the next global crisis, James Rickards.
Debt : the first 5,000 years, David Graeber.
Double entry : how the merchants of Venice shaped the modern world : and how their invention could make or break the planet, Jane Gleeson-White.
Inside the currency market : mechanics, valuation, and strategies, Brian Twomey.
Key financial market concepts : the 100 terms every finance professional needs to know, Bob Steiner.
Keynes/Hayek : the clash that defined modern economics, Nicholas Wapshott.
Leverage : how cheap money will destroy the world, Karl Denninger.
Maonomics : why chinese communists make better capitalists than we do, Loretta Napoleoni
Pacific rift, Michael Lewis.
Red alert : how China's growing prosperity threatens the American way of life, Stephen Leeb with Greg Dorsey.
Super Mario : how Nintendo conquered America, Jeff Ryan.
The age of equality : the twentieth century in economic perspective, Richard Pomfret.
The business of venture capital : insights from leading practitioners on the art of raising a fund, deal structuring, value creation, and exit strategies, Mahendra Ramsinghani.
The economics of enough : how to run the economy as if the future matters, Diane Coyle.
The growth map : economic opportunity in the BRICs and beyond, Jim O'Neill.
The High-Beta Rich : how the manic wealthy will take us to the next boom, bubble, and bust, Robert Frank.
The Warren Buffett stock portfolio : Warren Buffett stock picks : why and when he is investing in them, Mary Buffett & David Clark.
What's the economy for, anyway? : why it's time to stop chasing growth and start pursuing happiness, John de Graaf and David K. Batker

Education

Dynamic learning styles, Stuart W. Macmillan.
Kia tangi te titi : permission to speak : successful schooling for Maori students in the 21st century : issues, challenges and alternatives, Paul Whitinui.
This book explores what constitutes successful schooling for Maori students in the 21st century.
Making dyslexia work for you, Vicki Goodwin
The professional practice of teaching, Clive McGee & Deborah Fraser.

Engineering

Bladesmithing : modern application of traditional techniques, Murray Carter.
Electronics : circuits and systems, Owen Bishop.
Infinite music : imagining the next millennium of human music-making, Adam Harper.
The spotter's guide to urban engineering : infrastructure and technology in the modern landscape, Claire Barratt & Ian Whitelaw.

Engineering technologies

Indigo : from mummies to blue jeans, Jenny Balfour-Paul.

Environment

Look great, live green : choosing beauty solutions that are planet-safe and budget-smart, Deborah Burnes.
Tales from the sustainable underground : a wild journey with people who care more about the planet than the law, Stephen Hren.
Wild heart : the possibility of wilderness in Aotearoa New Zealand, Mick Abbott & Richard Reeve.

Etiquette

History of men's etiquette : a short guide to the sporting life, Nicholas Storey.

Farming

Farm anatomy : the curious parts & pieces of country life, Julia Rothman.

Fashion

A front row seat, Kirstin Sinclair ; foreword by Erin O'Connor.
Through a series of candid photographs taken over the last 7 years and covering all the different elements that make up the catwalk shows - Backstage, Front Row, Catwalk and Street Style - the more casual viewer will get an insight into the chaotic world that makes up the apparently glamorous fashion shows!
Classic beauty : the history of make-up, Gabriela Hernandez.
How to look pretty not plastered : A step-by step make-up guide to looking great!, Emily Rose.
It's all about the dress : savvy secrets, priceless advice, and inspiring stories to help you find "the one", Randy Fenoli
Tips for choosing the perfect wedding dress, including styles, fabrics, fitting, the wedding party, and time line for planning.
The dressing table : writings on style, Clare Press

Film, Television & Theatre

A TopGear Christmas, [written by Richard Porter & David Quantick with Andy Wilman and Sam Philip].
And nothing but the truthiness : the rise (and further rise) of Stephen Colbert, Lisa Rogak.
Being Kendra : cribs, cocktails, & getting my sexy back, Kendra Wilkinson with Jared Shapiro.
Cinema : the whole story, general editor, Philip Kemp
Edy was a lady, Ann Rachlin.
Biography of Edith Craig, theatre director, producer, fencing expert and suffragette.
I didn't ask to be born (but I'm glad I was), Bill Cosby
The author, a well-known funnyman is back with his first humor book since the bestselling Cosbyology.
Matthew Bourne and his adventures in dance, Alastair Macaulay.
More than just a kiss : the greatest love movies, Robert Marich
A collection of the greatest love movies, etched in the public's mind for their romantic stories featuring famous actors, framed in epic surroundings, and delivering memorable words.
Stranded at the drive-in : the 100 best teen movies, Garry Mulholland.
The actor within : intimate conversations with great actors, Rose Eichenbaum
The art of Pixar : the complete colourscripts and select art from 25 years of animation, Amid Amidi
The television handbook, Jeremy Orlebar.
The world of Downton Abbey, Jessica Fellowes

Folklore

Arthurian legends : retold from Medieval texts with extended notes, Rosalind Kerven
Opening Pandora's box : phrases borrowed from the classics and the stories behind them, Ferdie Addis.

Food & Wine

Artisan pizza and flatbread in five minutes a day, Jeff Hertzberg
Bali : the food of my island home, Janet de Neefe.
Barefoot Contessa parties! : ideas and recipes for easy parties that are really fun, Ina Garten ; photographs by James Merrell.
Beyond apple pie, Jennifer Hutson.
Cake style : the art of cake decorating, Annie Dam.
Cooking in 10, 20, 30, 40 minutes, [food director, Pamela Clark].
Cooking with chocolate : essential recipes and techniques, Frederic Bau
Delicious gifts : edible creations to make and give, Jess McCloskey.
Eleven Madison Park : the cookbook, Daniel Humm
Fast and flavorful : great diabetes meals from market to table, Linda Gassenheimer.
Feeding little tummies : a guide for New Zealand parents & caregivers : healthy recipes from first foods to toddler meals, Nicola Galloway.
Fleur : the life and times of pioneering restauranteur Fleur Sullivan, with Natalie Brown
Gluten free baking : bread, muffins, slices, cakes, Simon & Alison Holst.
Italian country cooking : the secrets of cucina povera, Loukie Werle
Kitchen on fire! : mastering the art of cooking in 12 weeks (or less), Olivier Said
Kiwi classics : our all-time family favourites.,
When Nestle sent out an email invitation asking people to submit their favourite Nestle family memory and recipe, they received more than 2000 enthusiastic responses. This cookbook is a collection of the very best classic recipes from that call-out.
Leftover gourmet, Richard Till.
Richard Till shows us how, with a little inspiration, leftovers can be easily transformed into brand new dishes.
Make your own beer and cider, Paul Peacock.
Making the most of your glorious glut : cooking, storing, freezing, drying & preserving your garden produce, Jackie Sherman.
More kids' cakes, Pamela Clark
More make it fast, cook it slow : 200 brand-new, budget-friendly, slow-cooker recipes, Stephanie O'Dea.
Provides two hundred budget-friendly, slow-cooker dishes that are gluten-free, with recipes divided into such categories as soups, stews, side dishes, main courses, and desserts.
Simply divine : a guide to easy, elegant, and affordable entertaining, Lisa Vanderpump
Simply truffles : recipes and stories that capture the essence of the black diamond, Patricia Wells ; photographs by Jeff Kauck.
Sonja's kitchen : sustainable cuisine from the Cook Islands, Dee Pigneguy and Sonja Raela.
Sweet feast, Julie Biuso
The complete Asian cookbook, Charmaine Solomon, Deborah Solomon & Nina Harris.
The cupcake diaries : recipes and memories from the sisters of Georgetown Cupcake, Katherine Kallinis & Sophie Kallinis LaMontagne.
The food hospital : simple, delicious recipes for a healthy life, Gio Miletto
The fundamental techniques of classic bread baking, Judith Choate
The great New Zealand cafe, Matthew Hawke and Niki Grennell.
The home distiller's handbook : make your own whiskey and bourbon blends, infused spirits & cordials, Matthew Teacher.
The Treats Truck baking book : cookies, brownies, and goodies galore!, Kim Ima.
The twelve cakes of Christmas : an evolutionary history, with recipes, Helen Leach, Mary Browne & Raelene Inglis.
Vegetarian food for kids, Laura Washburn

Gardens and Gardening

Alpines : an essential guide, Michael Mitchell.
Auriculas : an essential guide, Paul Dorey.
Colour in the garden, Val Bourne.
Designing small gardens, Ian Cooke.
Foliage plants, Christopher Lloyd ; introduction by Fergus Garrett.
Growing year round : vegetables, fruit, herbs, Dennis Greville.
Our plot, Cleve West.
There is plenty of advice here for plot holders - often of the what-not-to-do sort and written from sorry experience - and plenty of inspiration too in the creative ways that Cleve and his partner Christine make the most of their plot and enjoy the company of their fellow allotmenteers.
Planting design essentials, Jill Anderson
Salads year-round : a planting guide, Dennis Greville.
The adventurous gardener, Christopher Lloyd
Tomatoland : how modern industrial agriculture destroyed our most alluring fruit, Barry Estabrook.

Graphic novels

1-800-mice, Matthew Thurber.
A + E 4ever : a graphic novel, drawn and written by I. Merey.
A bride's story. 2, Kaoru Mori ; translation, William Flanagan.
Bakuman. Volume 8, Panty shot and savior, story by Tsugumi Ohba
Batman. The black mirror, Scott Snyder
Black bird. 1, story and art by Kanoko Sakurakoji
Black bird. 10, story and art by Kanoko Sakurakoji
Black bird. 11, story and art by Kanoko Sakurakouji
Black bird. 2, story and art by Kanoko Sakurakoji
Black bird. 4, story and art by Kanoko Sakurakoji
Black bird. 5, story and art by Kanoko Sakurakoji
Black bird. 6, story and art by Kanoko Sakurakoji
Black bird. 7, story and art by Kanoko Sakurakoji
Black bird. 8, story and art by Kanoko Sakurakoji
Black bird. 9, story and art by Kanoko Sakurakoji
Black bird. v. 3, story and art by Kanoko Sakurakoji
Do Androids dream of electric sheep? [6], [written by Philip K. Dick ; art, Tony Parker].
Halo, fall of reach. Covenant, Brian Reed ; art, Felix Ruiz.
Hark! a vagrant, Kate Beaton.
Higurashi when they cry. Atonement arc [2], Ryukishi07
John Constantine, Hellblazer. Bloody carnations, Peter Milligan
Justice, Jim Krueger
Powers. [3], Little deaths, Brian Michael Bendis
Saga of the Swamp Thing. Book six, written by Alan Moore
Stargazing dog, Takashi Murakami
Sumomomo, momomo. 10, Shinobu Ohtaka
The absolute Sandman. Volume five, [written by Neil Gaiman
The adventures of Tintin, reporter for "Le petit Vingtieme"-- in the land of the Soviets, Herge
The complete Alan Moore future shocks, Alan Moore
The death-ray, [by Daniel Clowes].
The ghost in the shell, stand alone complex. 2, Testation, Yu Kinutani

Health & Medicine

A caregiver's guide to Lewy body dementia, Helen Buell Whitworth, James Whitworth.
A couple's guide to sexual addiction : a step-by-step plan to rebuild trust & restore intimacy, Paldrom Catharine Collins and George N. Collins.
Bread, jam and a borrowed pram : a nurse's story from the streets, Dot May Dunn.
It's the end of the 1950s and Britain is changing. The war's long shadow is fading and while the country gets ready for the swinging sixties, Dot is embarking on an adventure of her own. After qualifying as a midwife, young Dot has taken a job as a health visitor in the back streets of Birmingham.
Buddha's brain : the practical neuroscience of happiness, love & wisdom, Rick Hanson with Richard Mendius.
Catching babies, Sheena Byrom with Charlotte Ward.
Dance to the musicals : [the fun way to fitness], Arlene Phillips.
Disease maps : epidemics on the ground, Tom Koch.
Free from hepatitis C : your complete guide to healing hepatitis C, Lucinda K. Porter.
Gentle yoga for osteoporosis, featuring contributions by Laurie Sanford.
Glaucoma : what every patient should know, Harry A. Quigley.
High society : the central role of mind-altering drugs in history, science and culture, Mike Jay.
I hate you, don't leave me : understanding the borderline personality, Jerold J. Kreisman
Improving medical outcomes : the psychology of doctor-patient visits, Jessica Leavitt
Multiple sclerosis : the questions you have, the answers you need, Rosalind C. Kalb
PCOS and your fertility : your guide to self-care, emotional wellbeing and medical support, Colette Harris
Recipes for life after weight loss surgery : delicious dishes for nourishing the new you, Margaret M. Furtado, Lynette Shultz, Joseph Ewing.
Red sunshine : a story of strength and inspiration from a doctor who survived stage 3 breast cancer, Kimberly Allison.
Sitting kills, moving heals : how everyday movement will prevent pain, illness, and early death and exercise alone won't, Joan Vernikos.
Size does matter : how to eat, drink and lose weight-- forever, [MaryRose Spence].
Soul voice : liberate your voice, enhance communication & unlock creative expression, Karina Schelde.
The addicted brain : why we abuse drugs, alcohol, and nicotine, Michael Kuhar.
The addiction solutions : unraveling the mysteries of addiction through cutting-edge brain science, David Kipper and Steven Whitney.
The anatomy of exercise and movement for the study of dance, pilates, sports, and yoga, Jo Ann Staugaard-Jones.
The body sculpting bible express, James Villepigue
The complete guide to circuit training, Debbie Lawrence and Bob Hope.
The complete guide to lifting heavy weights, Geoffrey K. Platt.
The concussion crisis : anatomy of a silent epidemic, Linda Carroll and David Rosner.
Because the damage caused by a concussion is rarely visible to the naked eye or even on a brain scan, no one knows how many millions might be living lives devastated by an invisible injury too often shrugged off as "just a bump on the head." This book puts a human face on a huge public health crisis.
The healing intelligence of essential oils : the science of advanced aromatherapy, Kurt Schnaubelt.
The NLP diet : think yourself slim for good, Jeff Archer.
The non-toxic avenger : what you don't know can hurt you, Deanna Duke.
The pukka life : finding your path to perfect health : inspired by Ayurveda, Sebastian Pole.
The rise and fall of modern medicine, James Le Fanu.
The three hungry boys : how to catch, trap, forage & generally blag your way to survival in the world, Trevor Brinkman
The total dumbbell workout : trade secrets of a personal trainer, Steve Barrett.
The total gym ball workout : trade secrets of a personal trainer, Steve Barrett.
Touching the light : what miracles are made of : healing body, mind, and spirit by merging with God consciousness, Meg Blackburn Losey.
Vaccines & your child : separating fact from fiction, Paul A. Offit and Charlotte A. Moser.
Weight-resistance yoga : practicing embodied spirituality, Max Popov.
Who's in charge? : free will and the science of the brain, Michael S. Gazzaniga.
Your pregnancy week by week, Glade B. Curtis, Judith Schuler.

History, Geography & Travel

1812 : the Navy's war, George C. Daughan.
A fine romance : 75 years of royal weddings, Lisette du Plessis.
A year in the life of Glencoe, Bill Birkett.
Aftermath : World Trade Center archive, Joel Meyerowitz.
A collection of photographs documents the destruction done to the World Trade Center in the September 11 attacks and the next nine months of work to clear the debris in Ground Zero.
An idiot abroad : the travel diaries of Karl Pilkington, Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant ;
At the turning point : my political life with David Lange, Margaret Pope.
Bali & Lombok.,
Christchurch 22.2 : beyond the cordon, through the eyes of the New Zealand Police photographers.
Christchurch dreaming : yesterday, today and tomorrow, Mary Hobbs.
Christchurch earthquake 2011 : 22nd February 2011 : outside the cordon, photography by Debbie Roome.
Christchurch heritage : a celebration of lost buildings & streetscapes, [text by Bruce Ansley ; photography by The Press].
Cities of the classical world : an atlas and gazetteer of 120 centres of ancient civilization, Colin McEvedy ; edited by Douglas Stuart Oles.
Dinner with Churchill : policy-making at the dinner table, Cita Stelzer.
Dublin, main contributor, Tim Perry.
El Salvador, Richard Arghiris.
Enchanting Borneo, David Bowden.
Exploring the islands of Scotland, Julian Holland.
Fear, faith & hope : remembering the long, wet summer of 2010-2011, Matthew Condon.
Great railway maps of the world, Mark Ovenden.
Grey's folly : a history of Howick, Pakuranga, Bucklands-Eastern Beaches, East Tamaki, Whitford, Beachlands and Maraetai, Alan La Roche.
Hipstermattic, Matt Granfield.
Historic Auckland & Northland, Richard Wolfe.
Holy wars : 3,000 years of battles in the Holy Land, Gary L. Rashba.
Iconic New York, Christopher Bliss
Inside central Asia : a political and cultural history of Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkey, and Iran, Dilip Hiro.
Kenya, Michael Poliza
Killing Lincoln : the shocking assassination that changed America forever, Bill O'Reilly
A riveting historical narrative of the heart-stopping events surrounding the assassination of Abraham
King of the island : a story of Felix Bernhardt David, Levi Tavita.
Felix Bernhardt David was a German immigrant who arrived in Samoa in the mid-1880's.
Mafia state : how one reporter became an enemy of the brutal new Russia, Luke Harding.
Magnificent obsession : Victoria, Albert and the death that changed the monarchy, Helen Rappaport.
Magnitude 7.1 & 6.3 : the people of Christchurch, Canterbury & beyond tell their stories, Debbie Roome
Early on the morning of 4th September 2010, a series of seismic events began to unfold in Christchurch, New Zealand. Preschoolers, teenagers, families, and retirees tell of the impact of the ongoing earthquakes and aftershocks, the emotional and physical toll they exacted, and their hope for a new Christchurch.
Movida's guide to Barcelona, Frank Camorra
Much more than toMorrow : eight generations and more of a Morrow family from County Atrim, Ron Morrow.
Myanmar (Burma), John Allen
Navajo history and culture, Helen Dwyer
New Zealand in the twentieth century : the nation, the people, Paul Moon.
New Zealand new millennium : a decade in pictures.,
Occupation circumnavigator : sailing around the world, Lars Hassler
This entertaining and inspiring book is more than just a cruising narrative - it is an instructive account showing how anyone can circumnavigate (or sail for an extended period) without huge funds.
Opium nation : child brides, drug lords, and one woman's journey through Afghanistan, Fariba Nawa.
Otiwhiti Station : the story of a hill country station and pioneering polio hospital, Vera Hunt
The Duncan family have been farming Otiwhiti in the Turakina River valley since the 1880s when they purchased the land from the local iwi.
Out of the ashes : Britain after the riots, David Lammy.
Palestine : peace not apartheid, Jimmy Carter.
The former president draws on his understanding of Middle East history and his personal relationships with regional leaders to share an assessment of what he believes is necessary to bring lasting peace to Israel while preserving Palestinian dignity.
Panic, David Marr.
Popular resistance in Palestine : a history of hope and empowerment, Mazin B. Qumsiyeh.
Postcards from New Zealand, Bob McCree.
Postcards from New Zealand aims to translate the popularity of postcards into book form with a range of postcard-type images that cover the visitor experience in New Zealand.
Prague, Vladimir Soukup.
Presenting the Philippines, Nigel Hicks.
Rivers of time : why is everyone talking to Philippa?, June Goodfield.
This is an inspiring tale of a dirt-poor English woman and how she came to a live and die in a place as foreign to her as another planet. There, triumphing over danger and adversity, she helped lay the foundations of the present day Caribbean society.
SEAL target Geronimo : the inside story of the mission to kill Osama Bin Laden, Chuck Pfarrer.
Shipwrecks of the Southern Seas, Craig Cormick.
Storm front, Rowland White.
In early 1970, the Commanding Officer of 22 SAS flew into the strategically critical Sultanate of Oman on a covert intelligence mission. A Communist rebellion in the South threatened not only the stability of the Arabian Peninsula but more importantly the vital oil routes through the Persian Gulf.
Summers in France, Kathryn M. Ireland.
Te Araroa : a walking guide to New Zealand's long trail, Geoff Chapple.
This is the guidebook of Te Araroa Trail: The Long Pathway, a continuous trail running from Cape Reinga to Bluff, 35 years in the making, which will officially open in 2011.
Tell them to get lost : travels with the Lonely Planet guidebook that started it all, Brian Thacker.
The age of chivalry : the story of medieval Europe, 950 to 1450, Hywel Williams.
The Boleyns : the rise & fall of a Tudor family, David Loades.
The cookbook tour Europe : adventures in food and music, Flip Grater.
Kiwi songstress Flip Grater took her guitar to Europe, she slept on couches, took in the sights and must-sees of Europe, performed her music in seven countries - and ate some great food.
The gentry : stories of the English, Adam Nicolson.
The good New Zealand beach guide : North Island, [Tim Rainger].
The last shepherds : a vanishing way of life on Britain's traditional hill farms, Charles Bowden.
The myth of Ancient Egypt, Charlotte Booth.
The new Granta book of travel, Liz Jobey
The three early sheep stations of the Hakataramea Valley : Hakataramea, Hakataramea Downs, Station Peak, Mervyn Smith.
The world's most spectacular railway journeys : 50 of the most scenic, exciting, challenging and exotic routes across the globe, Brian Solomon
There & back again to see how far it is : cultural observations of an Englishman aboard a Harley-Davidson motorcycle across small-town America, Tim Watson
Titanic love stories : the true stories of 13 honeymoon couples who sailed on the Titanic, Paul Gill.
Top to bottom : off road, Marc Ellis
When Toyota decided to test-drive the new FJ Cruiser by driving the length of New Zealand off-road, Marc Ellis was the obvious choice to be the driver. In his latest book, Marc recounts the highlights of this journey - the hard case characters he meets along the way, the challenges he had to undertake, the highs, the lows, plus some great stories from the road.
Tracing your Channel Islands ancestors : a guide for family historicans, Marie-Louise Backhurst.
Tuscany, Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls.
Walking with the comrades, Arundhati Roy.
Walks to waterfalls : 100 New Zealand waterfalls, Russell Kirkpatrick.
Wellingtonians : from the Turnbull Library Collections, David Colquhoun.
Why America failed : the roots of imperial decline, Morris Berman.
Writing and publishing your family history : a labour of love, Lesle Berry.
Your family history archives : a brief introduction, Shauna Hicks.

House & Garden

Big, easy style : creating rooms you love to live in, Bryan Batt with Katy Danos ; photographs by Kerri McCaffety.
Bunting and pennants, Kate Haxell.
Dangerous women : the guide to modern life, Clare Conville, Liz Hoggard & Sarah-Jane Lovett.
Everyday handmade : 22 practical projects for the modern sewist, Cassie Barden and Adrienne Smitke.
Garden eco-chic : reusing found objects to create decks, paths, containers, lanterns and more, Matthew Levesque.
I am cute dresses : 25 simple designs to sew, Sato Watanabe
Michael S. Smith : kitchens and baths, Michael S. Smith
Patina style, Steve Giannetti
Celebrate the beauty that the passage of time brings to the things in your life.
Serger Sewing Basics, Carol Zentgraf.
Seventeenth-century women's dress patterns. Book 1, patterns by Jenny Tiramani
Sew serendipity bags : fresh + pretty projects to sew and love, Kay Whitt.
Shabby chic inspirations and beautiful spaces, Rachel Ashwell.
Stylish skirts : learn how to sew, customise and style your very own skirts, Patti Gilstrap
The BurdaStyle sewing handbook, Nora Abousteit with Alison Kelly.
The Colette sewing handbook : inspired styles and classic techniques for the new seamstress, Sarai Mitnick.
The perfectly imperfect home : how to decorate & live well, Deborah Needleman
The sewing machine classroom : learning the ins and outs of your machine, Charlene Phillips.
Vintage chic : using romantic fabrics and flea market finds, Christina Strutt.
Women's home DIY : if you want something doing, do-it-yourself : fix-it and finish-it manual : a multi-tasker's guide to home DIY, including decorating, plumbing and electrics, Kerrie Hanafin

Journalism

75 Years : the very best of Life
I've said it before : unpublished letters to the Daily Mail, Andy Simpson.
The very first collection of the unpublished letters of the Daily Mail.

Language

Cambridge English pronouncing dictionary, Daniel Jones
Gobbledygook : a dictionary that's 2/3 accurate, 1/3 nonsense and 100% up to you to decide, William Wilson.
Is that a fish in your ear? : translation and the meaning of everything, David Bellos.
Te haere o te reo : a basic grammar of Maori, Peter Cleave.
The etymologicon : a circular stroll through the hidden connections of the English language, Mark Forsyth.
When parents text : so much said, so little understood, Lauren Kaelin, Sophia Fraioli.

Law

Conducting your own court case, Helen Little.

Literature

A life in letters, P.G. Wodehouse ; edited by Sophie Ratcliffe.
Business writing in the digital age, Natalie Canavor.
How Shakespeare changed everything, Stephen Marche.
How to be a writer : the definitive guide to getting published and making a living from writing, Sally O'Reilly.
Janet Frame : in her own words, Denis Harold
For the first time ever, this collection brings together Janet Frame's published short non-fiction in one collected volume, as well as material never seen before.
The broken book, Fiona Farrell.
Fiona Farrell's meandering travel book shows how an earthquake can change everything in a flash: the book you were writing, the house you were living in, the thoughts that preoccupied you.
The letters of Ernest Hemingway. Volume 1, 1907-1922, Sandra Spanier and Robert W. Trogdon.
The words of others : from quotations to culture, Gary Saul Morson.
Defines what makes a quote quotable, as well as the (unexpected) differences between quotation and misquotation.
Worlds.funniest.emails.con.,
Writing for science : a practical handbook for science, engineering and technology students, Heather Silyn-Roberts.
You talkin' to me? : rhetoric from Aristotle to Obama, Sam Leith.

Music & Musicians

40 years of Queen : the official book, Harry Doherty
A singer's notebook, Ian Bostridge.
Beck, Autumn de Wilde
Best music writing. 2011, Alex Ross, guest editor ; Daphne Carr, series editor.
Chamber music : a listener's guide, James M. Keller.
Def Jam Recordings : the first 25 years of the last great record label, [essays by Bill Adler and Dan Charnas
Def Leppard : the definitive visual history, photographs by Ross Halfin ; foreword by Joe Elliott.
Eagles : taking it to the limit, Ben Fong-Torres.
Gimme something better : the profound, progressive, and occasionally pointless history of Bay Area punk from Dead Kennedys to Green Day, Jack Boulware and Silke Tudor.
I'm with the band : how to make a career in popular music in New Zealand, Mike Chunn
Iron Maiden on board flight 666 : a photo documentary, John McMurtrie.
Jazz, Herman Leonard.
Legends of jazz, Bill Milkowski
This book presents a portrait gallery of 50 eminent musical legends, from Jelly Roll Morton, perhaps the inventor of the art form, to contemporary axman Joe Lovano.
Love goes to buildings on fire : five years in New York that changed music forever, Will Hermes.
Mother, brother, lover : selected lyrics, Jarvis Cocker.
Powderfinger : footprints : the inside story of Australia's best loved band, Powderfinger
Red : my uncensored life in rock, Sammy Hagar with Joel Selvin
The popular rock singer delivers behind-the-scenes stories from his life in music, from his solo career to his decade-long tenure as lead singer of Van Halen.
Saxophone manual : choosing, setting up and maintaining a saxophone, Stephen Howard.
This is a call : the life and times of Dave Grohl, Paul Brannigan.
The epic story of a singular career that includes Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, and Them Crooked
Treasures of the Bee Gees, Brian Southall.
Twisting my melon, Shaun Ryder.
Verdi and/or Wagner : two men, two worlds, two centuries, Peter Conrad.

Natural Science

Birdwatching with your eyes closed : an introduction to birdsong, Simon Barnes with illustrations by Alex Fox.
Carnivores of the world, Luke Hunter
Collins field guide to New Zealand wildlife, Terence Lindsey and Rod Morris.
Deadly beautiful : vanishing killers of the animal kingdom, Liana Joy Christensen ; illustrations by Ian Faulkner.
Ocean drifters : a secret world beneath the waves, Richard R. Kirby.
Polar bears : the natural history of a threatened species, Ian Stirling.
Seeing trees : discover the extraordinary secrets of everyday trees, Nancy Ross Hugo
Sex on six legs : lessons on life, love, and language from the insect world, Marlene Zuk.
The book of deadly animals, Gordon Grice.
Wild flowers, Sarah Raven
Inspired by childhood excursions with her botanist father, Sarah Raven has travelled the length and breadth of the British Isles to find 500 of the most breathtakingly beautiful wild flowers.
Wildlife of Southern Africa, Martin Withers and David Hosking.

Painting

Oil painting step-by-step, Noel Gregory

Parenting

A natural guide to bringing up your baby : the kind way for you and your baby (new born to 3 years), Claire Gillman.
Behaviour skills for parents, teachers and support people, written by Trevor Lewis.
My child is sick! : expert advice for managing common illnesses and injuries, Barton D. Schmitt.
Nurturing brilliance : discovering and developing your child's gifts, Janine Walker Caffrey.
Prenatal tests and ultrasound, Elizabeth Crabtree Burton
Weaning made easy : all you need to know about spoon-feeding and baby-led to weaning : get the best of both worlds, Rana Conway.

Pets & Animals

Following Atticus : how a little dog led one man on a journey of rediscovery to the top of the world, Tom Ryan.
Get your goat : how to keep happy, healthy goats in your backyard, wherever you live, Brent Zimmerman.
Home dairy : keeping a house cow, goat or sheep & how to make cheese, yoghurt and other dairy products, Ann Cliff.
No buddy left behind : bringing U.S. troops' dogs and cats safely home from the combat zone, Terri Crisp
Part wild : one woman's journey with a creature caught between the worlds of wolves and dogs, Ceiridwen Terrill.
Traces the author's four-year relationship with a wolf-dog hybrid named Inyo, recounting their shared journeys in the snow, her battles with fearful neighbors, and the wolfdog's ultimate inability to be domesticated.
Sophie, dog overboard : the incredible true adventures of the castaway dog, Emma Pearse.
The French cat, Rachael McKenna.
The vet : my wild and wonderful friends, Luke Gamble.
Zelda, the queen of Paris : the true story of the luckiest dog in the world, Paul Chutkow

Philosophy & Psychology

A little history of philosophy, Nigel Warburton.
The ego trick, Julian Baggini.
What it means to be human : reflections from 1791 to the present., Joanna Bourke

Photography

Ghosts in the landscape, Photographs by Grant Sheehan.
Koudelka gypsies, Will Guy
Photoshop Compositing Secrets : unlocking the key to perfect selections & amazing photoshop effects for totally realistic composites, Matt Kloskowski.
Pilgrimage, Annie Leibovitz
Sequentially yours, Elliott Erwitt, foreword by Marshall Brickman.
These photos are shown as sequences. The result is that the stores play out like silent movies and are somewhere between single exposures and films.
Shadowgraphs : photographic portraits by Len Lye, [director, Christina Barton; curator, Laura Preston].
Social media marketing for digital photographers, Lawrence Chan
The altered landscape : photographs of a changing environment, edited and with an introduction by Ann M. Wolfe.
The photographer's vision : understanding and appreciating great photography, Michael Freeman.

Plays

Plays 2 : London calling, Ken Duncum.

Poetry

Here at the edge, Yvonne Amery.
Nice pretty things : and others, Rachel Bush.
Poems, Philip Larkin
Portrait poems : a collection of people sketches, Barry Southam.
The in-complete poems, David Howard.
The same as yes, Joan Fleming.
The startling poems in this debut collection are both pretty and strange, clear and mysterious. All of the poems are conversations, of sorts: a dancer talks to the floorboards; a dressing gown talks to itself; an old man talks to the radio in his sleep; men and women talk, and talk without talking.

Politics & Government

Defeating dictators : fighting tyranny in Africa and around the world, George B.N. Ayittey.
Of the people, by the people : a new history of democracy, Roger Osborne.
The Pacific Islands in China's grand strategy : small states, big games, Jian Yang.
The shadow world : inside the global arms trade, Andrew Feinstein.
Tonga's way to democracy, Ian C. Campbell.

Pounamu

Mihaia : the prophet Rua Kenana and his community at Maungapohatu, Judith Binney
Nga Morehu = The survivors : the life histories of eight Maori women, Judith Binney

Relationships

Love you, hate the porn : healing a relationship damaged by virtual infidelity, Mark Chamberlain

Religion & Ethics

Brutal simplicity of thought : how it changed the world.,
Coming back to earth : from gods, to God, to Gaia, Lloyd Geering
Fatima for today : the urgent Marian message of hope, Andrew Apostoli
Going deep : becoming a person of influence, Gordon MacDonald.
Nearing home : life, faith, and finishing well, Billy Graham.
Billy Graham once again takes up the pen not only to share his personal experience of growing older but also teach us some important lessons on how to view our time here on Earth.
Re-claiming the Bible for a non-religious world, John Shelby Spong.
The spirit of the past : essays on Christianity in New Zealand history, Geoffrey Troughton & Hugh Morrison.
Way to go : living in a broken world, George Bryant.

Science

A more perfect heaven : how Copernicus revolutionized the cosmos, Dava Sobel.
A strange wilderness : the lives of the great mathematicians, Amir D. Aczel.
Astronomy 2012 : Australia, Glenn Dawes, Peter Northfield, Ken Wallace.
College physics, Frederick Bueche and Eugene Hecht.
Deceptive beauties : the world of wild orchids, Christian Ziegler
Deep-sky wonders : a tour of the universe, with Sky & Telescope's Sue French.
Frozen in time : prehistoric life in Antarctica, Jeffrey D. Stilwell and John A. Long.
How to think like a Neandertal, Thomas Wynn
How we see the sky : a naked-eye tour of day & night, Thomas Hockey.
Inside nature's giants, David Dugan
Super sneaky uses for everyday things : power devices with your plants, modify high-tech toys, turn a penny into a battery, make sneaky light-up nails and fashion accessories, and perform sneaky levitation with everyday things, Cy Tymony.
The art of science : a natural history of ideas, Richard Hamblyn.
The infinity puzzle, Frank Close.
The quantum universe : everything that can happen does happen, Brian Cox & Jeff Forshaw.
The visitation : the earthquakes of 1848 and the destruction of Wellington, Rodney H. Grapes.
Tweeting the universe : very short courses on very big ideas, Marcus Chown & Govert Schilling.

Self Development

How to be a genius : brain training for the idle minded, Robert Allen
How to climb Mount Everest in sandals : the courage to live an ordinary life, Rhiannon Rees.
This book will take you on a journey through your authenticity, trials, tribulations and the true purpose of your life.
Live your dash : make every moment matter, Linda Ellis.
Manning up : how the rise of women has turned men into boys, Kay S. Hymowitz.
Kay Hymowitz explores the unintended consequences of the feminist revolution--the infantilization of young men and the rise of lad culture.
New day dawning : steps to recovery after a relationship breakdown, Michael Longhurst.
Pieces of mind : 21 short walks around the human brain, Michael C. Corballis.
The 3rd alternative : solving life's most difficult problems, Stephen R. Covey
The folly of fools : the logic of deceit and self-deception in human life, Robert Trivers.
The forgiveness solution : the whole-body Rx for finding true happiness, abundant love, and inner peace, Philip H. Friedman.
The perfectionist's handbook : take risks, invite criticism, and make the most of your mistakes, Jeff Szymanski.
The secret letters of the monk who sold his Ferrari, Robin Sharma.
Thinking, fast and slow, Daniel Kahneman.
To catch a butterfly, Barrie Allom.
To Catch A Butterfly is a book about relationships, specifically the relationship between parent and daughter.
Victory over verbal abuse : a healing guide to renewing your spirit and reclaiming your life, Patricia Evans.
What makes your brain happy and why you should do the opposite, David DiSalvo.
Whateverland : learning to live here, Alexis Stewart and Jennifer Koppelman Hutt.
In this irreverent self-help book, Alexis Stewart and Jennifer Koppelman Hutt help readers realize that they're not the only ones who fall short of perfection in their careers, relationships, and daily lives. With wit and humor, Whateverland shows readers how to live better and achieve the life they want through honesty and self-acceptance.

Social Issues

50 best business ideas of the last 50 years, Ian Wallis.
Abandoned : the sad death of Dianne Brimble, Geesche Jacobsen.
Aging together : dementia, friendship, and flourishing communities, Susan H. McFadden and John T. McFadden.
The McFaddens' inclusive vision calls for social institutions, especially faith communities, to search out and build supportive, ongoing friendships that offer hospitality to all persons, regardless of cognitive status.
Beat till stiff : a woman's recipe for living, Peta Mathias.
Cult-ure, written and designed by Rian Hughes.
Dear Dot, I must tell you : a personal history of young New Zealanders, Keith Scott.
Early aviation disasters : the World's major airliner crashes before 1950, David Gero.
Fools rule : inside the failed politics of climate change, William Marsden.
Gossip : the untrivial pursuit, Joseph Epstein.
Greeniology 2020 : greener living today, and in the future, Tanya Ha.
More six feet down under : more stories from a New Zealand funeral director, Chris Mann.
Myths about suicide, Thomas Joiner.
This book dismantles myth after myth to bring compassionate and accurate understanding of suicide.
New shoes : stepping out of the shadow of sexual abuse and living your dreams, Rebecca Mitchell.
An empowering guide to recovering from the damage of childhood sexual abuse and living with confidence. It will help readers find the strength to come to terms with what happened to them in the past, to break negative behaviour patterns in the present and to make their dreams a reality.
Penny red : notes from the new age of dissent, Laurie Penny
Rad dad : dispatches from the frontiers of fatherhood, Tomas Moniz and Jeremy Adam Smith.
"Today more than ever, fatherhood demands constant improvisation, risk, and struggle. With grace, honesty, and strength, Rad Dad's writers tackle all the issues that other parenting guides are afraid to touch."
Scottish ethnicity and the making of New Zealand society, 1850-1930, Tanja Bueltmann.
Sometimes hearts have to break : 25 inspirational journeys to healing and peace, Petrea King.
Surviving sexual violence : a guide to recovery and empowerment, Thema Bryant-Davis.
Taking a stand : the evolution of human rights, Juan E. Mendez with Marjory Wentworth.
The book of friendship, Josie Barnard.
The brain is wider than the sky : why simple solutions don't work in a complex world, Bryan Appleyard.
The invention of the Jewish people, Shlomo Sand
Shlomo Sand writes that the Israeli national myth has its origins in the nineteenth century, rather than in biblical times--when Jewish historians, like scholars in many other cultures, reconstituted an imagined people in order to model a future nation.
The transition companion : making your community more resilient in uncertain times, Rob Hopkins.
The warmth of other suns : the epic story of America's great migration, Isabel Wilkerson.

Sport & Recreation

Beyond the mountain, Steve House.
Black : where it belongs, Bob Howitt.
New Zealand rugby doyen Bob Howitt pairs with a top international photographic agency to bring you the ultimate souvenir for rugby fans.
Boxer's book of conditioning & drilling, Mark Hatmaker
Champions, photography, Photosport ; text, Richard Becht.
Chess for the gifted and busy : a short but comprehensive course : from beginner to expert, Lev Alburt and Al Lawrence.
Complete encyclopedia Formula 1, Tim Hill and Gareth Thomas
Crazy basketball : a life in and out of bounds, Charley Rosen ; foreword by Phil Jackson.
Cycling for competition : all you need to know about every type of racing, from track, road racing and off-road racing to cyclo-cross and triathlon : techniques, winning strategies, individual training plans and an expert guide to international races, all, Edward Pickering.
Everywhere we went : England's Barmy Army, Ben Dirs.
Garry Kasparov on Garry Kasparov. Part I, 1973-1985.,
Heart of iron : my journey from transplant patient to ironman triathlete, Kyle Garlett.
Hockey's greatest stars : legends and young lions, Chris McDonell.
How to watch the Olympics : scores and laws, heroes and zeros : an instant initiation into every sport, David Goldblatt
Kara Goucher's running for women : from first steps to marathons, Kara Goucher
The Olympic runner offers women advice on training and running marathons.
Mountain biking North : 34 great rides in New Zealand's North Island, Dave Mitchell
Scholes : my story, with Ivan Ponting
The backpacker's handbook, Chris Townsend.
The complete book of unicycling, Jack Wiley.
The last great southern adventure : helicopter hunting, Fiordland, Olivia Page.
The master : a personal portrait of Bart Cummings, Les Carlyon.
The shaping of swimming and water safety education in New Zealand, Kevin Moran.
The skateboard : the good, the rad, and the gnarly : an illustrated history, Ben Marcus
The sports insider : a life among champions, Jack Ralston with Steve Kilgallon.
Jack has been an insider during many of the seminal moments in New Zealand sport over the last two decades. And now he's ready to tell his story. The whole story.
The story of swimming : a social history of bathing in Britain, Susie Parr.
There's a golden sky : how twenty years of the premier league has changed football forever, Ian Ridley.
V8 supercars : the whole story, Gordon Lomas.

Trains, Boats, Planes

Britain's lost railways : the twentieth-century destruction of our finest railway architecture, John Minniss.
Cruise ships, William Mayes.
High speed trains, Peter Clark.
Kauri, coal and copra : 19th century voyages of Captain James Robinson around the South Pacific, Jennifer Clark.
The book looks at the hazardous conditions faced by James Robinson, as a master mariner and trader in the 19th century era of sail, when he explored the South Pacific under the Circular Saw Line flag of Henderson and Macfarlane.
Manoeuvring at close quarters under power, Bill Johnson.
This is a practical, hands-on guide to boat manoeuvring.
The NZR steam locomotive, Sean Millar.
The weekend navigator : simple boat navigation with GPS and electronics, Robert J. Sweet.
Weathering locomotives, Tim Shackleton

Transport

Human transit : how clearer thinking about public transit can enrich our communities and our lives, Jarrett Walker
The Great War : and the making of the modern world, Jeremy Black.

War

A train in winter : a story of resistance, friendship and survival, Caroline Moorehead.
Auckland infantry : the story of the Auckland (Countess of Ranfurly's Own) and North Auckland regiments and of the citizen soldiers who served New Zealand, Peter Cooke, John H. Gray, Ken Stead.
Below the waterline, David Carpenter.
Black watch : liberating Europe and catching Himmler : my extraordinary WW2 With the Highland Division, Tom Renouf.
Tom Renouf draws on his own personal experiences - as well as his unique archive of interviews with veterans amassed over 20 years as secretary of the 51st Highland Division Veterans' Association - to paint a picture of the Battle of Normandy, the liberation of Holland, the Battle of the Bulge and many more memorable World War 2 events.
Born fearless : from kids' home to SAS to pirate hunter : my life as a shadow warrior, Big Phil Campion.
Code talker, Chester Nez with Judith Schiess Avila.
FDR's 12 apostles : the spies who paved the way for the invasion of North Africa, Hal Vaughan.
Hiroshima Nagasaki, Paul Ham.
Hitler's rocket soldiers : the men who fired the V2s against England, Murray R. Barber
HMS Victory : first rate 1765, Jonathan Eastland
Operation Sea Lion : Hitler's plot to invade England, Peter Fleming.
Precious metal : classic fighters in New Zealand, Gavin Conroy.
Surviving fighter aircraft of World War Two : a global guide to location and types, Don Berliner.
The Pacific war : clash of empires in World War II, Douglas Ford.
The Territorials : the history of the territorial and volunteer forces of New Zealand, Peter Cooke & John Crawford.
Treasured letters : New Zealand prisoner of war air letter cards, 1941-1945, Barry J.E. Scott & Robin M. Startup;