Recreation

New Titles Non-Fiction August 2013 (arrived in July 2013)

Art & Architecture

Abstract figure : Gill Gatfield, Ursula Cranmer
Bungalow architecture + design, Michelle Galindo.
Carlo Scarpa : Venini, 1932-1947, Marino Barovier.
This is a splendid catalogue devoted to the work of an artist who was responsible for some of the most original glass artworks in art history.
Do it : the compendium, Hans Ulrich Obrist.
Embroidered art, Lindsay Taylor.
Inspired by her love of nature, Lindsay Taylor moulds, sculpts, weaves and entwines hand-dyed natural fabrics into three-dimensional works of art.
Gifford Jackson : New Zealand industrial design pathfinder, Michael Smythe.
Hopper drawing, Carter E. Foster
A look at the work of Edward Hopper (1882-1967) who is recognized as one of the most well-known American artists of the 20th century.
Ice Age art : the arrival of the modern mind, Jill Cook.
Explores the sculpture and drawings created during the last European Ice Age, between 40,000 and 10,000 years ago the oldest known figurative art in the world.
Impressionists on the water, Christopher Lloyd
This book celebrates the Impressionist themes of water and boats including works by the movement's most renowned artists, such as Manet and Monet, Renoir and Seurat.
Inside/outside office design. II, Allen Hong.
This book features more than 60 latest projects of office design worldwide from around 40 excellent designers and architecture firms.
Joy of Zentangle : drawing your way to increased creativity, focus, and well-being, Suzanne McNeill
Zentangle is an easy-to-learn method of pattern drawing that reduces stress while promoting creativity.
New city : contemporary architecture in the City of London, Alec Forshaw
One zentangle a day : a 6-week course in creative drawing for relaxation, inspiration, and fun, Beckah Krahula.
Picasso and truth : from Cubism to Guernica, T.J. Clark.
This title explores the role of space and the interior, and the battle between intimacy and monstrosity, in Picasso's art.
Revit architecture 2012 : a comprehensive guide, H. Edward Goldberg.
Sculpting and handbuilding, Claire Loder.
Handbuilding with clay offers a unique opportunity to experiment, requiring few tools, and allowing intuition and imagination to come to the fore.
The journal junkies workshop : visual ammunition for the art addict, Eric M. Scott
This manual offers basic information on the supplies and materials you'll need to start your journal experience as well as step-by-step presentations of techniques using water colors, acrylic paint, image transfers and more.
The lady in gold : the extraordinary tale of Gustav Klimt's masterpiece, Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer, Anne-Marie O'Connor.
Shares the events that shaped the creation of the painter's most famous portrait, covering such topics as the story of the salon hostess who was his model, contributing factors in turn-of-the-century Vienna, and the painting's fate.
The temple of flora, Robert John Thornton
Zentangle untangled : inspiration and prompts for meditative drawing, Kass Hall.

Automobiles

Classic motorcycle race engines : expert technical analysis of the world's great power units, Kevin Cameron.
I invented the modern age : the rise of Henry Ford, Richard Snow.
An account of Henry Ford's invention of the Model-T.
The illustrated encyclopedia of classic cars : a celebration of the classic car from 1945 to 1985, Martin Buckley.

Biographies

All teachers bright and beautiful, Andy Seed.
Andy Seed is beginning his fifth year teaching at Cragthwaite Primary in the Yorkshire Dales, and as always a new term is full of surprises.
Attempting normal, Marc Maron.
The stand-up comedian and popular podcaster tells the story of his winding, potholed road from madness and obsession and failure to something like normal, while still trying hard to do better without making a bigger mess.
Ava Gardner : the secret conversations, Peter Evans
A self-portrait of the late film legend's golden-era Hollywood life traces her impoverished childhood in North Carolina through the heights of her career, sharing details of her relationships with such figures as Mickey Rooney, Frank Sinatra, and George C. Scott.
Benjamin Britten : a life in the twentieth century, Paul Kildea.
In the eyes of many, Benjamin Britten was our finest composer since Purcell three hundred years earlier. He broke decisively with the romantic, nationalist school of figures such as Parry, Elgar and Vaughan Williams and recreated English music in a fresh, modern, European form.
College of one : the story of how F. Scott Fitzgerald educated the woman he loved, Sheilah Graham
The moving story of how F. Scott Fitzgerald - washed up, alcoholic and ill - dedicated himself to devising a heartfelt course in literature for the woman he loved.
Colossus unsung, Bob Molloy.
Edward Selby Little was an extraordinary Victorian who lived through the reign of 4 monarchs and affected events on 3 continents. The loose cannon feared by all administrators, he faced down Chinese bandits and British bureaucrats alike to change the course of history.
Disraeli ; or The two lives, Douglas Hurd
Benjamin Disraeli was the most gifted parliamentarian of the nineteenth century. The authors explore the paradoxes at the centre of Disraeli's 'two lives': a dandy and gambler on the one hand, a devoted servant and favourite Prime Minister of the Queen on the other.
Going to sea in a sieve : the autobiography, Danny Baker.
Autobiography of the English comedy writer, journalist, radio DJ and screenwriter.
Golden parasol: a daughter's memoir of Burma, Wendy Law-Yone.
An extraordinary memoir of a Burmese childhood and an adulthood lived in exile, telling the history of twentieth-century Burma through a powerful family story.
How to live to be 22, Keith Waterhouse.
Discovered in Waterhouse's archives, when the British Library acquired them in 2012, was a full-length manuscript that had never been published, a humourous autobiography.
Kathleen and Frank, Christopher Isherwood
This is the story of Christopher Isherwood's parents their meeting in 1895, marriage in 1903 after his father had returned from the Boer War, and his father's death in an assault on Ypres in 1915, which left his mother a widow until her own death in 1960.
My extraordinary ordinary life, Sissy Spacek
The actress shares her story in a memoir that spans her childhood in Texas, her arrival in New York City, her distinguished acting career, and her loyalty to her rural roots.
Oliver Baldwin : a life of dissent, Christopher J. Walker.
The life of soldier, statesman, and journalist Oliver Risdale Baldwin.
Rose Kennedy : the life and times of a political matriarch, Barbara A. Perry.
Describes the life of the Kennedy family matriarch using information culled from her newly-made-public diaries and letters from defying her father's wishes and marrying Joseph Kennedy through the crushing tragedies that seem to plague her extensive family.
Secrets and lies : now Profumo is dead, I can finally reveal the truth about the most shocking scandal in British politics, Christine Keeler.
The autobiography of the woman caught up in the Profumo Affair.
Shocked : my mother, Schiaparelli, and me, Patricia Volk.
A intimate memoir that juxtaposes two fascinating lives - the iconoclastic designer Elsa Schiaparelli and the author’s own mother - to explore how a girl fashions herself into a woman.
Stuck in the middle with you : a memoir of parenting in three genders, Jennifer Finney Boylan
Filled with interviews that examine the relationships with fathers and mothers, a memoir about gender and parenting follows the author as she transitioned from a man to a woman and from a father to a mother.
Tesla : inventor of the electrical age, W. Bernard Carlson.
W. Bernard Carlson demystifies the legendary inventor, placing him within the cultural and technological context of his time, and focusing on his inventions themselves as well as the creation and maintenance of his celebrity.
The Astor orphan : a memoir, Alexandra Aldrich.
Aldrich, a direct descendant of John Jacob Astor, tells the story of her eccentric, fractured family; her 1980s childhood of bohemian neglect in the squalid attic of Rokeby, the family's Hudson Valley Mansion; and her brave escape from the clan.
The autobiography, Ann Widdecombe.
Ann Widdecombe recalls her life and highlights, the people and events that most influenced her along the way. This is the life story of one of Britain's most outspoken and celebrated politicians.
The black Russian, Vladimir Alexandrov.
The incredible story of Frederick Bruce Thomas, born in 1872, to former slaves who became prosperous farmers in Mississippi.
The buy side : a Wall Street trader's tale of spectacular excess, Turney Duff.
A memoir from the former Galleon Group trader which portrays an after-hours Wall Street culture where drugs and sex are rampant and millions in trading commissions flow to those who dangle the most enticements, exploring the dizzying temptations of making a living on the Street.
The girl from Station X : my mother's unknown life, Elisa Segrave.
Elisa opens the pages of her mother's diaries and recreates her life both before and after the war.
The lost daughter, Mary Williams.
The adopted daughter of Jane Fonda describes her youth in 1970s Oakland, California, her daunting prospects in the face of her dysfunctional biological family, and the ways in which a structured home life enabled her eventual reconnection with her biological family.
The only way was Essex : tough times and simple pleasures : growing up in an Essex village in the 1920s, Spike Mays.
Growing up in rural Essex in the shadow of the 'Great War'.
The riot within : my journey from rebellion to redemption, Rodney King
Rodney King was the defendent in the judicial case that sparked the L.A. Riots in 1992.
The Tudor Rose : Princess Mary, Henry VIII's sister, Jennifer Kewley Draskau.
The romantic and tragic life of the "Rose of Christendom".
Wear your dreams : my life in tattoos, Ed Hardy
The memoir of iconic tattoo artist from his beginnings in 1960s California, to leading the tattoo renaissance and building his name into a hugely lucrative international brand.
White-collar radical : Dan Long and the rise of the white-collar unions, Mark Derby.
Dan Long’s work within the PSA and his contribution to New Zealand’s evolving labour movement are a rich and relevant chapter of New Zealand’s history. For anyone interested in the history of trade unions.
Yes, chef : a memoir, Marcus Samuelsson.
This book chronicles Marcus Samuelsson’s remarkable journey from Helga’s humble kitchen to some of the most demanding and cutthroat restaurants in Switzerland and France, from his grueling stints on cruise ships to his arrival in New York City.

Business & Management

Business models for dummies, Jim Muehlhausen.
Firm commitment : why the corporation is failing us and how to restore trust in it, Colin Mayer.
A comprehensive account of the contribution and failings of one of the most important institutions in the world the corporation. It gives an accessible and insightful analysis of why the problems of the corporation financial crises, mismanagement, poverty, and pollution are increasing and what can be done to address them.
Negotiation, Brian Tracy.
This guide helps you learn how to: utilize the six key negotiating styles; harness the power of emotion in hammering out agreements; use time to your advantage; prepare like a pro and enter any negotiation from a position of strength and more.
PLUS + : a model for driving organisational performance, John Ellen
The experience economy, B. Joseph Pine II
The basic premise of this book is that society has entered a new era where experiences are the economic offerings that are in highest demand, and which thus generate the highest value returns.
The performance appraisal tool kit : redesigning your performance review template to drive individual and organizational change, Paul Falcone
The truth about leadership : the no-fads, heart-of-the-matter facts you need to know, James M. Kouzes
The truth about lies in the workplace : how to spot liars and what to do about them, Carol Kinsey Goman.
This is how to get your next job : an inside look at what employers really want, Andrea Kay

Cartoons

Barging in : 100 political cartoons, 2008-2012, Martin Doyle.
100 political cartoons that cover the final year of PM Helen Clark’s nine-year reign, and the first four years of John Key.
Scenes from an impending marriage : a prenuptial memoir, Adrian Tomine.
A comic book based on the author's own wedding plans celebrates the absurd aspects of getting married, from taking dance lessons to managing family demands.
Spumco comic book, Jim Smith

Civil Rights

Time for change : a framework for community discussion on values-based and Treaty-based constitutional arrangements, Peace Movement Aotearoa
While the thought of a discussion on constitutional matters may seem daunting and far removed from daily life, the exercise of public power has a direct impact on us all on an ongoing basis.
Wikileaks : inside Julian Assange's war on secrecy, David Leigh
This is a controversial examination of how the 'WikiLeaks' website has become such a prominent force in political dialogue and how this has affected its founder Julian Assange.

Computers

Architectural design with SketchUp : components-based modeling, plugins, rendering and scripting, Alexander Schreyer.
GIMP 2.8 for photographers : image editing with open source software, Klaus Goelker.
iOS SDK development, Chris Adamson.
Welcome to the new state of the art development for iOS, with the radically overhauled Xcode 4 toolchain and iOS 5 SDK. With this book you'll accelerate your development for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
Joomla! 3 beginner's guide, Eric Tiggeler.
Microsoft Office 2013, Steve Schwartz.
Microsoft Project 2013 : the missing manual, Bonnie Biafore.
The book teaches you how to do everything from setting, tracking, and adjusting schedules and budgets to testing scenarios and understanding the impact of changes.
Microsoft Word 2013 bible, Lisa A. Bucki.
More iOS 6 development : further explorations of the iOS SDK, Alex Horovitz
My Pinterest, Michael Miller.
Step by step instructions with callouts to photos that show you exactly what to do on Pinterest.
Office 2013 simplified, Elaine Marmel.
Photoshop elements 11 : the missing manual, Barbara Brundage.
Pushing the limits with iOS 5 programming : advanced application development for Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, Rob Napier
Raspberry Pi in easy steps, Mike McGrath.
The web designer's idea book. Volume 3 : inspiration from today's best web design trends, themes and styles, Patrick McNeil.
Windows 8 in easy steps, Michael Price
WordPress theme development : beginner's guide : learn how to design and build great WordPress themes, Tessa Blakeley Silver.

Crafts & Collecting

A beaded romance : 26 bead weaving patterns & projects for gorgeous jewelry, Kelly Wiese.
Artists' textiles : artist designed textiles 1940-1976, Geoffrey Rayner
Awesome projects from unexpected places : bottle cap tables, tree branch coat racks, cigar box guitars, and other cool ideas for you and your home, Noah Weinstein.
Bunting and pennants, Kate Haxell.
Adding festive bunting or a strand of patriotic pennants to a staircase banister, a Christmas tree, or a fireplace mantel has never been easier than with this guide to 20 step-by-step projects.
Creative lettering : techniques & tips from top artists, Jenny Doh.
Creative paper cutting : fifteen paper sculptures to inspire and delight, Cheong-ah Hwang.
Crochet at home : 25 clever projects for colorful living, Brett Bara.
Crown Lynn collector's handbook, Valerie Ringer Monk.
Foxy epoxy : 44 great epoxy clay projects with serious bling, Kristal Wick.
Hand-knit your home : 30 knitted projects for a modern home, Melanie Porter.
Hand-stitched home : embroidered inspiration, ideas, and projects, Caroline Zoob
Projects for your home include a beautifully sheer patchwork curtain, an heirloom quilt that incorporates found and original embroidery, shelf edging embroidered with an array of kitchen motifs, decorative panels for glazed doors and a charming nautically themed laundry bag.
Introducing traditional Bedfordshire lace in 20 lessons, Barbara Underwood.
Knit your own moustache : create 20 knit and crochet disguises, Vicky Eames.
Knit your socks on straight : a new and inventive technique with just two needles, Alice Curtis.
Knits at home : rustic designs for the modern nest, Ruth Cross
Offers ideas and instructions for creating handcrafted knitted pieces for home design, including throws, fitted covers, wall hangings, and floor rugs.
Knits of tomorrow : toys and accessories for your retro-future needs, Sue Culligan
Celebrate your inner geek with knitted projects that perfectly capture a retro-future vibe.
Knitting basics : all you need to know about knitting stitches and techniques, Melody Lord.
Knitting know-how, Dorothy T. Ratigan
A resource for making every knitting stitch better! From basic knit and purl stitches to cables, lace, colour knitting and garment design, the author shows you ways of improving your knitting and choosing one technique over another for the results you want.
Mastering tatting : advanced designs using basic techniques, Lindsay Rogers.
Matchbox toys price guide, Simon Epton.
Paper pups : 35 dogs to copy, cut & fold, Hiroshi Hayakawa.
Simply retro with Camille Roskelley : fresh quilts from classic blocks : use precut jelly rolls, charm packs, fat quarters & more., Camille Roskelley
Offers a fresh interpretation of classic quilting blocks in twelve projects simple enough for beginners.
Steampunk your wardrobe : easy projects to add victorian flair to everyday fashions, Calista Taylor.
Stitched in Scandinavia : 39 contemporary embroidery projects, Karin Holmberg.
Tie-dye : dye it, wear it, share it, Shabd Simon-Alexander.
Tilda's seaside ideas, Tone Finnager.
Recreate memories of the seaside with simple sewing, papercraft, crochet and knitting projects using beautiful Tilda fabrics, yarn and embellishments.

Crime

The cocaine diaries : a Venezuelan prison nightmare, Paul Keany
Caught smuggling half a million euros' worth of cocaine, the author was sexually assaulted by Venezuelan anti-drugs officers before being sentenced to eight years in the notorious Los Teques prison outside Caracas.
Viral hate : containing its spread on the Internet, Abraham H. Foxman
In our tech-savvy age, lies, bullying, and violence against the most vulnerable circulate openly on the web. Viral Hate examines how only an engaged citizenry can stop this spiraling out of control.

Crime & Espionage

Cash on delivery : CIA special operations during the secret war in Laos, Thomas Leo Briggs.
Dead drop : the true story of Oleg Penkovsky and the Cold War's most dangerous operation, Jeremy Duns.
Duel with the devil : the true story of how Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr teamed up to take on America's first sensational murder mystery, Paul Collins.
Every parent's nightmare : Jock Palfreeman and the true story of his father's fight to save him from a lifetime in a Bulgarian jail, Belinda Hawkins
Lost girls : an unsolved American mystery, Robert Kolker.
A account of the lives and presumed serial killings of five Craigslist prostitutes, whose bodies were found on the same Long Island beach in 2010.

Economics

Central bank communication, decision making, and governance : issues, challenges, and case studies, Pierre L. Siklos.
This book offers a variety of perspectives on the economic implications of increased central bank communication.
Debtors' prison : the politics of austerity versus possibility, Robert Kuttner.
Demanding the impossible : a history of anarchism, Peter Marshall.
Endgame : the end of the debt supercycle and how it changes everything, John Mauldin.
Four & twenty rules for buying & selling shares, Nigel McCarter.
Uses examples from the New Zealand and Australian markets.
Gentlemen bankers : the world of J. P. Morgan, Susie Pak.
Investigates the social and economic circles of one of America’s most renowned and influential financiers to uncover how the Morgan family’s power and prestige stemmed from its unique position within a network of local and international relationships.
Happy money : the science of smarter spending, Elizabeth Dunn.
Happy Money explains why you can get more happiness for your money by following five principles, from choosing experiences over stuff to spending money on others. And the five principles can be used not only by individuals but by companies.
How to solve all your money problems forever : creating a positive flow of money into your life, Victor Boc.
Inequality : a New Zealand crisis, Max Rashbrooke.
A staggering rise in wealth disparity has transformed New Zealand from one of the developed world's most equal nations to one of the most unequal. What are the options for - and barriers to - tackling the gap between rich and poor?
Money : the unauthorised biography, Felix Martin.
What it is, where it comes from, and how it works.
New Zealand retirement guide, Martin Hawes.
Overbooked : the exploding business of travel and tourism, Elizabeth Becker.
Sewing freedom : Philip Josephs, transnationalism & early New Zealand anarchism, Jared Davidson
The charming story of an adventurous Jewish tailor whose infectious passion for freedom brought revolutionary anarchism to New Zealand.
The lost continent : the BBC's Europe editor on Europe's darkest hour since World War Two, Gavin Hewitt.
The XX factor : how working women are creating a new society, Alison Wolf.
Value investing in growth companies : how to spot high growth businesses and generate 40% to 400% investment returns, Rusmin Ang.

Education

Aranui School Centennial plus one earthquake, 1911-2012, Tim Baker.
Raising the curve : a year inside one of America's 45,000 failing public schools, Ron Berler.

Engineering

Corrosion of steel in concrete : prevention, diagnosis, repair, Luca Bertolini
Hacking electronics : an illustrated DIY guide for makers and hobbyists, Simon Monk.
Renewable energy systems : the Earthscan expert guide to renewable energy technologies for home and business, Dilwyn Jenkins
The cable : wire to the New World, Gillian Cookson.
The compelling story of the dramatic efforts to lay the Atlantic telegraph during the 1850s and 1960s, from the first failed attempts to the expedition that finally succeeded.

Environment

Environmental debt : the hidden costs of a changing global economy, Amy Larkin.
Wild flowers on the edge : the story of North Yorkshire's road verges, Margaret Atherden
Wind power : the industry grows up, Rebecca L. Busby.

Fashion

The beautiful and the good : reasons for sustainable fashion, Marco Ricchetti.
You are what you wear : what your clothes reveal about you, Jennifer J. Baumgartner.

Film, Television & Theatre

100 science fiction films, Barry Keith Grant.
Audrey in Rome, Ludovica Damiani.
Assembled by Audrey Hepburn's son Luca Dotti, this is an intimate collection of almost two hundred candid photographs of the beloved actress and much-imitated style icon during the twenty-year period she made Rome her home.
Behind the Burly Q : the story of Burlesque in America, Leslie Zemeckis.
The Royal New Zealand Ballet at sixty, Jennifer Shennan.

Food & Wine

A bite of the big apple : my food adventure in New York, Monica Trapaga.
Alice in Bakingland : delicious, decadent and daring, Alice Arndell.
Alice was a finalist in season two of television's Chelsea New Zealand's Hottest Home Baker.
An everlasting meal : cooking with economy and grace, Tamar Adler.
At my table, Chelsea Winter.
Hearty, delicious, no-fuss mainstream New Zealand recipes from a MasterChef New Zealand winner.
Cake craft made easy : step by step sugarcraft techniques for 16 vintage-inspired cakes, Fiona Pearce.
Cooked : a natural history of transformation, Michael Pollan.
Michael Pollan explores the previously uncharted territory of his own kitchen. Here, he discovers the enduring power of the four classical elements — fire, water, air, and earth — to transform the stuff of nature into delicious things to eat and drink.
Coromandel flavour : a year of cooking at the bach, Deborah Hide-Bayne.
Everlasting feast : a treasury of recipes and culinary adventures, Lauraine Jacobs.
Favourite recipes and stories of a life in food come together in a beautiful cookbook by one of New Zealand's best-known food writers.
Fast and light : tramping food options for the New Zealand outdoors, Paul Garland.
How to eat out, Giles Coren.
From ethnic options to complaining, a list of rules anyone who loves to eat out should keep in mind.
Paul Hollywood's bread : how to make great breads into even greater meals, Peter Cassidy.
Salt block cooking : 70 recipes for grilling, chilling, searing, and serving on Himalayan salt blocks, Mark Bitterman.
A precious mineral mined from hills in Pakistan's Punjab province has arrived on the cooking scene as an exciting and enticing new form of cooking.
Supergrains : eat your way to great health, Chrissy Freer.
The Amalfi coast : a collection of Italian recipes, Katie Caldesi.
The everything coconut diet cookbook : the delicious and natural way to lose weight fast, boost energy, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, and get healthy for life, Anji.
The sweet poison quit plan cookbook, David Gillespie

Gardens and Gardening

Designing and creating a cottage garden : how to cultivate a garden full of flowers, herbs, trees, fruit, vegetables and livestock, with 500 inspirational photographs, Gail Harland.
Gardening for the birds : how to create a bird-friendly backyard, George Adams.
How to grow more vegetables : and fruits, nuts, berries, grains, and other crops than you ever thought possible on less land than you can imagine, John Jeavons.
A primer on the life-giving Grow Biointensive method of sustainable horticulture.
Landscape architecture : projects + competitions : 1970-2010, Peter Kluska.
Straw bale gardens : the breakthrough method for growing vegetables anywhere, earlier and with no weeding, Joel Karsten.
Talk about contemporary gardens, Chantal Colleu-Dumond.
The ultimate food garden, Selby Gouldstone.
Urban farms, Sarah C. Rich.
Profiles sixteen urban farms located in major metropolitan areas across the country, each operated by individuals and communities committed to sustainable and innovative agriculture.
Why can't my garden look like that? Proven, easy ways to make a beautiful garden of your own, John Shortland.

Graphic Arts

Giant : eternal, Michael LeSage
International icon of black ink, artist Michael (GIANT) LeSage incorporates a broad swathe of influences and skills in the creation of a singular, unmistakable aesthetic. Mike's central practice, drawing, is informed by his training in architectural drafting, his illustrious career as a tattooist and worldwide exploits writing on walls.

Health & Medicine

A calm brain : how to relax into a stress-free, high-powered life, Gayatri Devi.
If you are suffering from migraines, neck pain, gastrointestinal upsets, sleep deprivation or are just trying to work through life's difficulties Dr. Devi shows that you don't need more drugs, you need A Calm Brain.
A very short tour of the mind : 21 short walks around the human brain, Michael Corballis.
And in health : a guide for couples facing cancer together, Dan Shapiro.
Anorexia : the essential guide, Ilona Burton.
Awakening the spine : yoga for health, vitality and energy, Vanda Scaravelli.
Back in balance : use the Alexander technique to combat neck, shoulder and back pain, Richard Brennan.
Being a doctor : understanding medical practice, Hamish Wilson.
Sometimes caring for patients can leave clinicians feeling overwhelmed with the daily tasks of doctoring. As an antidote, this book explores principles and assumptions of modern medicine seldom taught in medical school.
Birth with confidence : savvy choices for normal birth, Rhea Dempsey.
Blood pressure down : the 10-step plan to lower your blood pressure in four weeks without prescription drugs, Janet Bond Brill.
Burn fat fast : the alternate-day low-GL diet plan, Patrick Holford.
Counterclockwise : my year of hypnosis, hormones, dark chocolate, and other adventures in the world of antiaging, Lauren Kessler.
Wanting to forestall the effects of aging for as long as possible, the author used herself as a guinea pig to explore the myriad ways this can be done to a certain extent.
Crohn's & colitis for dummies, Tauseef Ali.
Dare : what happens when fantasies come true, Tracey Cox.
Tracey Cox brings us the true-life stories of women who have taken their erotic fantasies one step further into reality.
Do you believe in magic? the sense and nonsense of alternative medicine, Paul A. Offit.
Fermented foods for health : use the power of probiotic food to improve your digestion, strengthen your immunity, and prevent illness, Deirdre Rawlings.
How to stop smoking : 30 solutions to suit you, Matthew Aldrich.
Joanna Hall's walkactive programme : the simple yet revolutionary way to transform your body, for life, Joanna Hall.
Killing us softly : the sense and nonsense of alternative medicine, Paul Offit.
More people than ever are using alternative medicine. But, Dr Paul Offit explains, these untested therapies are ineffective, expensive and even deadly.
Nutritionism : the science and politics of dietary advice, Gyorgy Scrinis.
Perfect health diet : regain health and lose weight by eating the way you were meant to eat, Paul Jaminet.
Physics in mind : a quantum view of the brain, Werner R. Loewenstein.
Physiologist and biophysicist Werner Loewenstein explores the many known ways in which quantum physics manifests within the human brain.
Second suns : two doctors and their amazing quest to restore sight and save lives, David Oliver Relin.
Stay healthy by supplying what's lacking in your diet, David Coory.
The good boob bible : your complete guide to breast augmentation surgery, Miles Berry.
The healing power of the breath : simple techniques to reduce stress and anxiety, enhance concentration, and balance your emotions, Richard Brown.
The Lazarus effect : the science that is rewriting the boundaries between life and death, Sam Parnia.
Dr Sam Parnia's pioneering investigation into what happens during cardiac arrest will change attitudes to life and death.
The ministry of thin : how the pursuit of perfection got out of control, Emma Woolf.
This title looks at how the modern obsession with weight loss, youth, beauty and perfection got out of control.
The pain book : finding hope when it hurts, Philip Siddall
Helps people face pain by using plain language to explain the source and types of pain, how the body and mind respond and the kinds of treatments available. It also helps people find hope by giving practical steps to reduce pain and address the physical, psychological and spiritual impact of pain.
The plan : eliminate the surprising "healthy" foods that are making you fat and lose weight fast, Lyn-Genet Recitas.
The real skinny : appetite for health's 101 fat habits & slim solutions, Julie Upton.
The stressed sex : uncovering the truth about men, women, & mental health, Daniel Freeman.
Undiet : the shiny, happy, vibrant, gluten-free, plant-based way to look better, feel better, and live better each and every day!, Meghan Telpner.
Virus hunt : the search for the origin of HIV, Dorothy H. Crawford.
Weight loss boss : how to finally win at losing and take charge in an out-of-control food world, David Kirchhoff
What is nursing? exploring theory and practice, Carol Hall.

History, Geography & Travel

A map of the world : according to illustrators & storytellers, Antonis Antoniou.
Reproductions of maps of various content (world, country, area, city, neighborhood, etc) in many different graphic styles, with short descriptions of each.
A shark going inland is my chief : the island civilization of ancient Hawaii, Patrick Vinton Kirch.
Tracing the origins of the Hawaiians and other Polynesians back to the shores of the South China Sea, the author follows their voyages of discovery across the Pacific in this fascinating history of Hawaiian culture from about one thousand years ago.
Abydos : Egypt's first pharaohs and the cult of Osiris, David O'Connor.
Apologies to my censor : the high and low adventures of a foreigner in China, Mitch Moxley.
The story of a young man's outrageous adventures in China and his search for identity in the most unexpected of places.
Baching at the Bay : a journey back to the golden age of kiwi family holidays, Nola Smith.
Beijing & Shanghai, Peter Neville-Hadley.
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide.
Birth, marriage and death records : a guide for family historians, David Annal.
Brompton : the Smith legacy, Sandra-Faye Nagy.
This book traces the life of a nineteenth century soldier, William Smith, who served in the British Army at the height of English rule.
China 1966-1976, cultural revolution revisited : can it happen again?, Guang Wu.
Distilling the frenzy : writing the history of one's own times, Peter Hennessy.
Peter Hennessy revisits the grand themes that have run through modern Britain, including the abiding trends of the post-war era — Britain's persistent impulse to punch well above its weight in the world and the secrecy that has too often surrounded state affairs.
End to end New Zealand : following the Te Araroa Trail on a 3,000 km journey from Cape Reinga to Bluff, Paul Garland
Fading fast : images from New Zealand's rural south, David W. Teele
Flightless : incredible journeys without leaving the ground.
The 26 real-life stories in this extraordinary collection explore the complexities, delights and insights of surface travel, from walking to pedal boating, from camels to cargo ships and anything from two to four wheels or no wheels at all.
Fragile empire : how Russia fell in and out of love with Vladimir Putin, Ben Judah.
Offers a probing assessment of Putin's rise to power and what it has meant for Russia and her people. In this title, the author argues that Putinism has brought economic growth to Russia but also weaker institutions, and this contradiction leads to instability.
Heart of England, Sara Chare.
Footprint Focus Guide.
History's worst disasters : and the stories behind them, Eric Chaline.
An informative look at 50 of the biggest catastrophes in history, and paints an inspiring picture of humankind’s capacity to turn the tide of adversity.
Hungary, Steve Fallon
Lonely Planet Guidebook.
Island summers : memories of a Norwegian childhood, Tilly Culme-Seymour.
In 1947 Tilly's grandmother bought an island. Its name is Smaholmene and it sits just off the coast of Norway. Island Summers lovingly portrays three generations of women and the island that became so irrevocably part of their lives.
Italian ways : on and off the rails from Milan to Palermo, Tim Parks.
A journey around Italy by train, full of humourous and insightful observations on what the railways and their travellers reveal about the country.
Julia Bradbury's Wainwright walks : coast to coast, Julia Bradbury.
Just sea and sky : England to New Zealand the hard way : a vintage cruise through the south seas, Ben Pester.
Part travelogue and part adventure story, two men sailed half way round the globe with no GPS, electronics, radio or any of the mod cons we take for granted.
Kon-Tiki : across the Pacific by raft, Thor Heyerdahl.
Laos & Cambodia.
Insight Guide
Making a stand : a mayor's own story, David Braithwaite
Born in Hamilton and son and grandson of Hamilton and Dunedin mayors, David Braithwaite became mayor of Hamilton in 2001 and chaired the Trust which oversaw the building of Waikato Stadium and the upgrading of Seddon Park.
Modernity Britain : opening the box 1957-1963, David Kynaston.
Names for the sea : strangers in Iceland, Sarah Moss.
Sarah Moss's account of living in Iceland with two small children, in the wake of the financial crisis and in the year the volcano erupted.
Paris, Alan Tillier.
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide.
Perth & West Coast Australia, Brett Atkinson.
Lonely Planet Guide.
Sawyers Bay : including Sawyers Bay School 1861-2010, Ian Church.
Sea legs, Guy Grieve.
The story of one family's year on the ocean.
Shades of black : Tuesday 12 November 1912 Waihi goldminers' strike : making sense of the shooting & its aftermath, David Walker.
Southwest France.
Insight Guide.
Spain.
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide.
Tahiti & French Polynesia, Celeste Brash
Lonely Planet Guide.
Tea Horse Road : China's ancient trade road to Tibet, Michael Freeman.
This book covers the production of tea, its history, culture and the arduous journey through some of the world's most spectacular landscapes and traditional cultures, including Yunnan, Sichuan, Tibet and northern Burma.
The conquest of the ocean : the illustrated history of seafaring, Brian Lavery.
Spanning 5,000 years of the ocean's history.
The great trade routes : a history of cargoes and commerce over land and sea, Philip Parker.
The immigrant's guide to living in Australia, Hymie Zawatzky.
The longest road : overland in search of America from Key West to the Arctic Ocean, Philip Caputo.
Philip Caputo takes an epic journey across America, Airstream in tow, and asks everyday Americans what unites and divides a country as endlessly diverse as it is large.
The lucky culture : and the rise of an Australian ruling class, Nick Cater.
The most beautiful walk in the world : a pedestrian in Paris, John Baxter.
Long-time Paris resident, John Baxter, remembers his yearlong experience of giving "literary walking tours" through the city.
The politics of washing : real life in Venice, Polly Coles.
The Politics of Washing is a fascinating window into the world of ordinary Venetians and the strange and unique place they call home.
The real Iron Lady : working with Margaret Thatcher, Gillian Shephard.
The real North Korea : life and politics in the failed Stalinist utopia, Andrei Lankov.
The real way round : 1 year, 1 bike, 1 man, 35 countries, 42,000 miles, 9 oil changes, 3 sets of tyres, and loads more, Jonathan Yates.
This is a pictorial diary of a once-in-a-lifetime motorbike trip across 35 countries, and a practical guide to motorcycling round the world what to do first, what to plan for, and how to cope with the unexpected.
The road not taken : how Britain narrowly missed a revolution, Frank McLynn.
An incisive analysis cutting to the heart of Britain's most turbulent moments and looking at why Britain may have been brought to the brink at times, but didn't descend into revolution.
The rough guide to Guatemala, Iain Stewart.
The rough guide to Los Angeles & Southern California, J. D. Dickey.
The rough guide to Thailand's beaches & islands, Paul Gray.
The rough guide to the Lake District, Jules Brown.
The royal Hellenic dynasty : from the collection of Mrs. Helen Helmis-Markesini, Michael, Prince of Greece.
A magnificent selection of Greek royal photos, all from the collections of Queen Olga, Queen Sophie, Queen Elisabeth, Queen Frederica, as well as other members of this amazing family, such as Princess Nicholas of Greece and Queen Mother Helen of Romania.
The shaky isles : New Zealand earthquakes, Anna Rogers.
This is the story of New Zealand's major earthquakes, from pre-European times to the present day, with three chapters covering the Canterbury disaster.
The Time team dig book, Tim Taylor.
The Time Team teach you the skills you need to be an amateur archaeologist.
The truth about Syria, Barry Rubin.
A detailed survey of Syrian actions and foreign policy (mis)adventures since its emergence as an independent state in 1946, throwing cold water on America's passionate climb toward Syrian engagement.
The wit and wisdom of Boris Johnson, Boris Johnson
The wool clipper Glentanner : New Zealand immigration ship, 1857-1861, Belinda Lansley.
Tribute to Western Bay, Lake Taupo, Christine McElwee.
Ukraine : the Bradt travel guide, Andrew Evans.
Valley of water : the story of Gore and district the first sixty years, John R. Feeley.

House & Garden

Books make a home : elegant ideas for storing and displaying books, Damian Thompson.
Retro style : class, gender and design in the home, Sarah Elsie Baker.
Sewing accessories at home & on the go, Jamie Mueller & Jill Rimes.

Humour

Dad is fat, Jim Gaffigan.
Stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan expresses all the joys and horrors of life with five young children - everything from cousins to toddlers' communication skills, to the eating habits of four year olds.

Journalism

Let's pretend this never happened (a mostly true memoir), Jenny Lawson.
In an illustrated memoir, the creator of the Bloggess blog shares humourous stories from her life, including her awkward upbringing in Texas and her relationship with her husband.

Language

Book of New Zealand words, Dianne Bardsley.
Contains over 1,500 samples from New Zealand's distinctive vocabulary

Literature

Horace and me : life lessons from an ancient poet, Harry Eyres.
A wise and witty revival of the Roman poet who taught us how to carpe diem.
Many subtle channels : in praise of potential literature, Daniel Levin Becker.
Levin Becker tells the story of one of literature's quirkiest movements and the personal quest that led him to seek out like-minded writers, artists, and scientists who are obsessed with language and games, and who embrace formal constraints to achieve literature's potential.

Manufacturing

The diary of a nose, Jean-Claude Ellena
Perfume creation is an exclusive and secretive endeavour. What is day to day life like for a perfume-maker? How does the creation of a new scent begin? How do you capture the essence of a smell on the skin?

Military

Out in the Army : my life as a gay soldier, James Wharton.
The book follows the career journey of James Wharton, one of the first 'out' soldiers in the armed forces as he becomes a man, joins the Army and learns to deal with his sexuality.
Winged crusaders : the exploits of 14 Squadron RFC & RAF, 1915-1945, Michael Napier.
World War II winter and mountain warfare tactics, Stephen Bull.

Music & Musicians

1813 Wagner & Verdi : a celebration, Peter Bassett.
Behind the beat : hip hop home studios, Raph.
A look at the creative spaces of top DJs and music producers from the UK and US.

Natural Science

Australian native plants : the Kings Park experience, Mark Webb.
Fur seals and sea lions, Roger Kirkwood.
Harrap's wild flowers : a field guide to the wild flowers of Britain & Ireland, Simon Harrap.
Monkey, Desmond Morris.
Notebooks from New Guinea : reflections on life, nature and science from the depths of the rainforest, Vojtech Novotny.
Our songbirds : a songbird for every week of the year, Matt Sewell.
RSPB The nature tracker's handbook, Nick Baker.
A complete guide to how to interpret the signs that animals leave behind.
The great naturalists, Robert Huxley.
Traces the story of natural history as reflected by the lives, observations, and discoveries of some of the world's leading naturalists, including Alexander von Humboldt, Charles Darwin, and Aristotle.
The Rutland Water Ospreys, Tim Mackrill.
The Woodhen : a flightless island bird defying extinction, Clifford B. Frith.

Parenting

Brothers and sisters in adoption : helping children navigate relationships when new kids join the family, Arleta M. James.
Chicken soup for the soul : twins and more : 101 stories celebrating double trouble and multiple blessings, Jack Canfield.
Cure your child with food : the hidden connection between nutrition and childhood ailments, Kelly Dorfman.
Fit & healthy pregnancy : how to stay strong and in shape for you and your baby, Kristina Pinto.
Just one of the kids : raising a resilient family when one of your children has a physical disability, Kay Harris Kriegsman.
Raising digital families for dummies, Amy Lupold Bair.
This book shows you how to set a digital family policy, maximise privacy settings, handle cyberbullies, helps your kids create a blog, explore educational sites, and more.
Raising financially fit kids, Joline Godfrey.
This combination parenting and personal finance book helps parents teach their children key money skills such as saving, spending, budgeting, investing, building credit, and donating that they'll need to become financially secure adults.
The making of men, Arne Rubinstein
Explores how boys learn to be men in schools while policing their own and other's sexuality. The text focuses on the student's confusions and contradictions in their gendered experiences; and upon how schools actively produce a range of masculinities which young men come to inhabit.
The New Zealand art activity book : 100 + ideas for creative kids, Helen Lloyd.
A New Zealand art activity book aimed at 5-8 year olds, featuring activities which encourage children to see, think and draw like an artist.
The sex-wise parent : the parent's guide protecting your child, strengthening your family, and talking to kids about sex, abuse, and bullying, Janet Rosenzweig.

Pets & Animals

Every dog has its day : a thousand things you didn't know about man's best friend, Max Cryer.
The world according to Bob : the further adventures of one man and his street-wise cat, James Bowen.

Philosophy and psychology

From the big bang to God : our awe-inspiring journey of evolution, Lloyd Geering.
Pneumatology of matter : a philosophical inquiry into the origins and meaning of modern physical theory, David Gunn.

Photography

Ametsuchi, Rinko Kawauchi.
Maynard L. Parker : modern photography and the American dream, Jennifer A. Watts.
Lavishly illustrated essays by leading scholars set Parker's photography against the backdrop of an unprecedented demographic shift, the Cold War, and a suburban society increasingly fixated on consumption.
Natural beauty, James Houston.
The author presents this collection of his photographic portraits of celebrities and models, all part of his latest multimedia project focused on the environment and sustainable living.
Photographing your children : a handbook of style and instruction, Jen Altman.
Shooting yourself : self-portraits with attitude, Haje Jan Kamps.
The evening hours, Ben Cauchi.

Poetry

Family songbook, John Newton.
The baker's thumbprint, Paula Green.
Us, then, Vincent O'Sullivan.

Politics & Government

Black against empire : the history and politics of the Black Panther Party, Joshua Bloom
Shoot the messenger : the report on the Nukualofa reconstruction project and why the Government of Tonga dumped it, Teena Brown Pulu.
The 100 days : claiming back New Zealand : what has gone wrong and how we can control our politicians, Amy Brooke.
The Democracy Project : a history, a crisis, a movement, David Graeber.
A bold rethinking of the most powerful political idea in the world - democracy and the story of how radical democracy can yet transform America.
The world as it is : dispatches on the myth of human progress, Chris Hedges.

Pounamu

Maori mentoring and pathways to wellbeing = Te huarahi o te ora, Rachael Selby.
Nga mahi : the pathway of the stars : a story of truth, a message to awaken, a gift from the past, Jason Hartley.
The true story of a criminologist who received a unique guidance on how to reduce the flow of Maori inmates into New Zealand prisons.
Nga tau ki muri = Our future, Ans Westra.
137 photos, accompanied by poems and words from Hone Tuwhare, David Lange, David Eggleton, Brian Turner and Russel Norman, co-leader of the Green Party.
Whipscars and tattoos : The last of the Mohicans, Moby-Dick, and the Maori, Geoffrey Sanborn.

Relationships

Surviving domestic violence : a guide to healing your soul and building your future, Danielle F. Wozniak
The honeymoon effect : the science of creating heaven on earth, Bruce H. Lipton.
The Honeymoon Effect: A state of bliss, passion, energy, and health resulting from a huge love. But sometimes we lose it. This book is a guide to creating and sustaining successful loving relationships,
What French women know about love, sex and other matters of heart and mind, Debra Ollivier.

Religion & Ethics

11 days at the edge : one man's spiritual journey into evolutionary enlightenment, Michael Wombacher.
The author joins spiritual teacher, Andrew Cohen, in an exploration of an emerging new spiritual paradigm. In this paradigm the traditional revelation of enlightenment is explored in the context of the evolving universe.
As a man thinketh, James Allen.
You are what you think. Illustrating a timeless Biblical principle, this book lays the groundwork for the power of positive thinking.
Does Jesus really love me? A gay Christian's pilgrimage in search of God in America, Jeff Chu.
Faith, philosophy, and the reflective Muslim, Zain Ali.
Pilgrim city : St Augustine of Hippo and his innovation in political thought, Miles Hollingworth.
This book investigates how Augustine's understanding of discipleship causes him to resist the normal tendencies of Western political thinkers.
The serpent's promise : the Bible retold as science, Steve Jones.

Science

1001 algebra I practice problems for dummies, Mary Jane Sterling.
1001 basic math and pre-algebra practice problems for dummies, Mark Zegarelli.
30-second astronomy : the 50 most mindblowing discoveries in astronomy, each explained in half a minute, Francois Fressin
50 quantum physics ideas you really need to know, Joanne Baker.
Atlas of the southern night sky, Steve Massey.
The Cambrian explosion : the construction of animal biodiversity, Douglas H. Erwin.
The cartoon introduction to statistics, Grady Klein.
The end of night : searching for natural darkness in an age of artificial light, Paul Bogard.

Self Development

A slap in the face : why insults hurt and why they shouldn't, William B. Irvine.
Creative Thursday : everyday inspiration to grow your creative practice, Marisa Anne.
Influencer : the new science of leading change, Joseph Grenny.
This title helps you learn how to: identify high-leverage behaviours that lead to rapid and profound change; and apply strategies for changing both thoughts and actions.
Laughology : improve your life with the science of laughter, Stephanie Davies.
A practical guide to using laughter and humour as a thinking skill to feel better and communicate more effectively.
Resilience : bounce back from whatever life throws at you, Jane Clarke
Sane new world : how to tame the mind, Ruby Wax.
Comedian, writer and mental health campaigner shows us why and how our minds can send us mad and how we can rewire our thinking, especially through mindfulness, to calm ourselves in a frenetic world.
Self-esteem and positive psychology : research, theory, and practice, Christopher J. Mruk.
The easy way to enjoy flying, Allen Carr.
Get over your fear of flying with Allen Carr.
The human spark : the science of human development, Jerome Kagan.
A psychologist unravels the universal from the individual in human development to answer the question: what are we born with and what do we learn?
You are not so smart : why you have too many friends on Facebook, why your memory is mostly fiction, and 46 other ways you're deluding yourself, David McRaney.
McRaney reveals that every decision we make, every thought we contemplate, and every emotion we feel comes with a story we tell ourselves to explain them. But sometimes those stories aren't true.

Social Issues

Arming Mother Nature : the birth of catastrophic environmentalism, Jacob Darwin Hamblin.
This book links environmental warfare to the environmental crises of the 1970s and beyond.
Bankrupting nature : denying our planetary boundaries, Anders Wijkman
This book shows us that we are in deep denial about the magnitude of the global environmental challenges and resource constraints facing the world.
Be awesome : modern life for modern ladies, Hadley Freeman.
'Be Awesome' tackles body image, sex, dating and feminism head on.
Black code : inside the battle for cyberspace, Ronald J. Deibert.
Cyberspace is all around us. We depend on it for everything we do. We have re-engineered our business, governance, and social relations around a planetary network unlike any before it. But there are dangers looming, and malign forces are threatening to transform this extraordinary domain.
Classified woman : the Sibel Edmonds story : a memoir, Sibel Edmonds.
Sibel Edmonds, the most classified woman in U.S. history, takes us on a surreal journey that begins with the secretive FBI and down the dark halls of a feckless Congress to a stonewalling judiciary and finally, to the national security whistleblowers movements she spearheaded.
Fallout from Fukushima, Richard Broinowski.
The story of the Fukushima nuclear power plant disaster, and the attempts to suppress, downplay, and obscure its consequences, after the March 2011 earthquake.
Her best-kept secret : why women drink and how they can regain control, Gabrielle Glaser.
Looks at the cultural factors contributing to a rise in alcoholism among today's women and compares today's practices to those of earlier generations while noting the current ineffectiveness of AA and other mainstream treatments.
How to change the world, John-Paul Flintoff.
This book combines insights from Tolstoy, Gandhi and Sartre and outlines a refreshing theory of political power, giving examples of successful non-violent action from across the world, from the start of recorded history to the present day.
Learning by doing : community-led change in Aotearoa NZ.
This book presents latest thinking, learning, examples and results from community-led activity right across Aotearoa. It's a 'must have' handbook for people and organisations wanting to contribute to successful community-led development outcomes!
Love, InshAllah : the secret love lives of American Muslim women, Ayesha Mattu
American Muslim women writers sweep aside stereotypes to share their real-life tales of flirting, dating, longing, and sex.
Master class : living longer, stronger, and happier, Peter Spiers
An active lifestyle that blends moving, thinking, socializing and creating is the secret to living a longer, happier life.
Musings from middle age, Kerre Woodham.
Kerre shares her insights into what makes us tick as women 'of a certain age'. Topics explored include: coping with the empty nest; shoes, shoes and other indulgences; when is it futile to dress to impress? and many more.
Other women : the history of the mistress, Fiona McDonald.
Peter and me : when a love story becomes a carer's anguish, Helene Ritchie.
Helene tells the story of the relationship with her husband Peter, through his last four years involving 24/7 care, the impact of Parkinson's and dementia, and his death in 2001.
Present shock : when everything happens now, Douglas Rushkoff.
The author explores how the world works in our age of "continuous now".
The activity & reminiscence yearbook : hundreds of ideas in 52 weekly sessions, Danny Walsh.
This guide provides a bumper book of original resource material for reminiscence and activities with older people for a whole year.
The body economic : why austerity kills, David Stuckler.
An investigation into the human cost of austerity, especially when governments have axed spending on healthcare and social welfare.
The end of big : how the Internet makes David the new Goliath, Nicco Mele.
How seemingly innocuous technologies are unsettling the balance of power by putting it in the hands of the masses - and what a world without "big" will mean for all of us.
Understanding violence : context and practice in the human services, Annabel Taylor.
Why genes are not selfish and people are nice : a challenge to the dangerous ideas that dominate our lives, Colin Tudge.

Sport & Recreation

Cricket : 99.94 tips to improve your game, Ken Davis.
Get your kids hiking : how to start them young and keep it fun, Jeff Alt.
Getting started in sailboat racing, Adam Cort.
Incredible ascents to Everest : celebrating 60 years of the first successful ascent, Sumati Nagrath.
Letters from Everest : a New Zealander's account of the epic first ascent, George Lowe.
Mountain heroes : portraits of adventure, Huw Lewis-Jones.
A fascinating view of the personalities that make up the world of mountaineering, from world-famous explorers to native guides.
On the road bike : the search for a nation's cycling soul or sniffing the yak-skin shoe or the great eccentics of British cycling, Ned Boulting.
An amusing and personal exploration of the austere, nutty soul of British cycling.
Playing to win at bridge : practical problems for the improving player, Ron Klinger.
The Ashes according to Bumble, David Lloyd.
The best exercises you've never heard of, Nick Nilsson.
The book contains over 80 unique exercises for every major muscle group.
The kingdom of golf in America, Richard J. Moss.

Trains, Boats, Planes

An identification key to NZR steam locomotives classes, Philip Wrigley.
Boeing 747 manual : 1970 onwards (all marks) : an insight into owning, flying and maintaining the iconic jumbo jet, Chris Wood.
Bondi to the Opera House : the trams that linked Sydney, Dale Budd.
Celebrating 30 years of the space shuttle, Adam Chen.
Civil aircraft markings 2013, Allan S. Wright.
Full upright and locked position : not-so-comfortable truths about air travel today, Mark Gerchick.
Lineside buildings, Nigel Digby.
Practical, hands-on advice on how to design and construct railway buildings for any model railway layout.
Modern signalling handbook, Stanley Hall.
British railway signalling.
Piper Cherokee : a family history, Ron Smith.
Signalling, Nigel Digby.
A step-by-step guide to signalling which will be ideal for modellers of all abilities.
The story of the Boeing Company, Bill Yenne.

War

An awfully big adventure : New Zealand World War One veterans tell their stories, Jane Tolerton.
Reminiscences and reflections of 80 veterans interviewed for the World War One Oral History Archive.
Enemy coast ahead uncensored : the real Guy Gibson, Guy Gibson.
A classic since the day it was written, Guy Gibson's first hand personal overview of the course of the war combines with photographs and drawings to provide a full account of World War 2 through the eyes of a most respected pilot.
Extremely loud : sound as a weapon, Juliette Volclerarol Volk.
How the Jews defeated Hitler : exploding the myth of Jewish passivity in the face of Nazism, Benjamin Ginsberg.
July 1914 : countdown to war, Sean McMeekin.
Santa Cruz 1942 : carrier duel in the South Pacific, Mark Stille
Santa Cruz is the forgotten carrier battle of 1942.