Recreation

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

Art & Architecture

5000 years of Indian art, text by Sushma K. Bahl.
Architecture on the carpet : the curious tale of construction toys and the genesis of modern buildings, Brenda and Robert Vale.
Investigates how model sets have reflected different building styles, both historic and contemporary, and also whether the toys themselves influenced the subsequent careers of the children who grew up playing with them.
Classic arts & crafts furniture : 14 timeless designs, Robert W. Lang.
Edvard Munch, 1863-1944, Mai Britt Guleng, Birgitte Sauge and Jon-Ove Steihaug, editors.
Imperial gothic : religious architecture and high Anglican culture in the British empire, c. 1840-70, G.A. Bremner.
Kawaii! Japan's culture of cute, Manami Okazaki & Geoff Johnson.
Although some trace the phenomenon of kawaii as far back as Japan's Taisho era, it emerged most visibly in the 1970s when schoolgirls began writing in big, bubbly letters complete with tiny hearts and stars. From cute handwriting came manga, Hello Kitty, and Harajuku, and the kawaii aesthetic now affects every aspect of Japanese life.
Living in Japan, Reto Guntli
So rich and unique is traditional Japanese architecture that it's hard to improve upon. From a thatched roof farmhouse occupied by a Zen priest to Tadao Ando's experimental 4X4 House, Shigeru Ban's conceptual Shutter House, and a homage to bamboo in the form of a home, this book traverses the multifaceted landscape of Japanese living today.
Neil Gaiman's 'make good art' speech, designed by Chip Kidd.
In May 2012, Neil Gaiman delivered the commencement address at Philadelphia's University of the Arts, in which he shared his thoughts about creativity, bravery, and strength. He encouraged the fledgling painters, musicians, writers, and dreamers to break rules and think outside the box.
The art glass of Louis Comfort Tiffany, Paul E. Doros ; foreword by Alice Cooney Frelinghuysen ; photography by David Schlegel.
The loves of the artists : art and passion in the Renaissance, Jonathan Jones.
The next thing : art in the twenty-first century, Pablo Baler.

Automobiles

Legendary Italian cars, Enzo Rizzo
Lotus Elan : the complete story, Matthew Vale.
Porsche 911 story : the entire development history, Paul Frere & Tony Dron.

Biographies

A hundred thousand white stones : a memoir, Kunsang Dolma with Evan Denno.
Tells the story of life as a Tibetan woman and refugee. Kunsang Dolma writes from her heart of the hardship and struggle she experienced as a girl in Tibet, as a woman in India, and as an immigrant refugee in America.
Adventures in mind : a personal obsession with the mountains, Heather Dawe
Dawe writes of what it takes to compete in adventure races; the training, the sacrifice, the mistakes that must be made in order to learn and develop. An intensely deep and personal book, Adventures in Mind explores what drives a woman living with her partner and their child, working 9-5 to push so hard and so far; into herself, and into the wild.
Amy, 27 : Amy Winehouse and the 27 Club, Howard Sounes.
The death of Amy Winehouse at the age of 27 was a tragedy. She was one of the brightest music stars in years - a brilliant, original song writer with a mighty voice and great personal charm. Amy was loveable, but troubled.
Destiny : the life and times of a self-made apostle, Peter Lineham.
While Destiny began in 1998, it was in 2004 that the church rose to notoriety with its 'Enough is Enough' march against what it deemed society's deteriorating moral standards. It has evolved to be a significant - if controversial - presence in New Zealand's religious, political and Māori worlds.
Every night's a Saturday night : the rock 'n' roll life of legendary sax man Bobby Keys, Bobby Keys with Bill Ditenhafer.
Keys spent years on the road during the early days of rock 'n' roll. Now he paints a unique picture of the coming-of-age of rock 'n' roll itself while celebrating how his raw talent and outsized personality have elevated him from sideman to a rock icon.
Fifty years in the fiction factory : the working life of Herbert Allingham, Julia Jones ; foreword by Jenny Hartley.
Herbert Allingham was one of the men who wrote for the Million. He was born the year of reform, 1867, when an extension of the franchise gave urgent political impetus towards compulsory education and the spread of literacy. This is a biography of his life.
Grand ambition : an extraordinary yacht, the people who built it, and the millionaire who can't really afford it, G. Bruce Knecht.
Tells the story of Doug Von Allmen's plan to build an extraordinary yacht and the way that the 2008 financial crisis threatened the project and the livelihood of the one thousand employees of the shipyard where it was built.
Gypsy princess : the true story of a Romany childhood, Violet Cannon.
A true blooded Gypsy, Violet Cannon grew up the Romany way. Life was tough at times, living in a cramped one-roomed trailer, but, unbound by strict routines, Violet spent her days learning to keep home, playing and roaming the fields with a sense of freedom long lost to the rest of modern society.
Jane Austen, Helen Amy.
Drawing on a little-known family diary, family memoirs and letters, this book tells the story of Jane's life largely in her own words and those of people who knew her. It also traces her development as a novelist and the growth of her reputation and fame following her untimely death at the age of forty-one.
Kicking & dreaming : a story of Heart, soul, and rock and roll, Ann & Nancy Wilson with Charles R. Cross.
Heart, fronted by Ann and Nancy Wilson, has given fans classic, raw, and pure badass rock and roll for more than three decades. As the only sisters in rock who write their own music and play their own instruments, Ann and Nancy have always stood apart.
Louis, By Louis Smith.
In 2008, Louis Smith was the first Briton in over 100 years to win an Olympic medal in individual gymnastics. In 2012 he followed up that triumph with two more. Since then, Louis has been crowned the winner of Strictly come dancing with his partner Flavia and he is now setting his sights on designing his own clothing range.
Macaulay : Britain's liberal imperialist, Zareer Masani.
Was Thomas Macaulay a cultural imperialist or a prophetic moderniser? He always inspired both admiration and hostility. He introduced English education to India, creating a class of westernised Indians often reviled as 'Macaulay's children'.
Mo' meta blues : the world according to Questlove, Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson and Ben Greenman.
Mo' Meta Blues is a punch-drunk memoir in which Everyone's favourite Questlove tells his own story while tackling some of the lates, the greats, the fakes, the philosophers, the heavyweights, and the true originals of the music world. He digs deep into the album cuts of his life and unearths some pivotal moments in black art, hip hop, and pop culture.
Mojo hand : the life and music of Lightnin' Hopkins, Timothy J. O'Brien and David Ensminger.
Tells the story of one of America's greatest bluesmen, whose deeply authentic songs and unique style of guitar playing indelibly shaped modern roots, blues, rock 'n' roll, singer-songwriter, and folk music.
Secret historian : the life and times of Samuel Steward, professor, tattoo artist, and sexual renegade, Justin Spring.
Drawn from the secret diaries and journals of novelist, poet, and university professor Samuel M. Steward, this is a reconstruction of one of the more extraordinary hidden lives of the twentieth century.
Shell shocked : my life with the Turtles, Flo & Eddie, and Frank Zappa, etc, Howard Kaylan with Jeff Tamarkin.
If Howard Kaylan had sung only one song, the Turtles' 1967 number 1 smash hit "Happy Together", his place in rock-and-roll history would still be secure.
So I hit him : surviving life as an institutionalised alien, Mick Whatham.
Readers: be prepared to suspend judgment as you read an inspirational story. Michael's strong will to live and learn enabled him to survive not only his time in care, but also his forced migration, as a child, to Australia, and his later alcohol addiction. It also enabled him to finally succeed in his ultimate goals of getting an education and helping youth in trouble.
Taylor Swift : country music's American sweetheart, written by Michael Heatley and Mike Gent.
The daughter of an investment banker, she emerged from a small town in Pennsylvania to become a star by sheer force of will. Her girl-next-door image was no pretence, but her most impressive achievement was crossing over from the country market and making inroads on the mainstream charts.
The Vogue factor, Kirstie Clements.
In May 2012 Kirstie Clements was unceremoniously sacked after thirteen years in the editor's chair at Vogue Australia. Here she tells the story behind the headlines, and takes us behind the scenes of a fast-changing industry.
William Meldrum : barrister, soldier, magistrate, mayor, freemason, New Zealander : a man of Mystery revealed, Gordon Sylvester.
Brigadier-General William Meldrum : a forgotten legend, 1865-1964.

Business & Management

Business analysis for dummies, Paul Mulvey, Kate McGoey, and Kupe Kupersmith.
Corporation 2020 : transforming business for tomorrow's world, Pavan Sukhdev.
Laddering : unlocking the potential of consumer behavior, Eric V. Holtzclaw.
Manager 3.0 : a millennial's guide to rewriting the rules of management, Brad Karsh, Courtney Templin.
Marketing to millennials : reach the largest and most influential generation of consumers ever, Jeff Fromm and Christie Garton.
No job! what now?, Geoffrey Moss.
Operations management for business excellence, David Gardiner.
Organisational culture for information managers, Gillian Oliver.
Starting an online business for dummies, Greg Holden.
The new rules of management : how to revolutionise productivity, innovation and engagement by implementing projects that matter, Peter Cook.
The new rules of marketing & PR : how to use social media, online video, mobile applications, blogs, news releases, and viral marketing to reach buyers directly, David Meerman
The ultimate book of influence : 10 tools of persuasion to connect, communicate and win in business, Chris Helder.
Your business, author, Pauline Sutton.
This book outlines the key things someone starting their own business needs to think about - many of which are legal requirements. For those already running a business, it is a chance to evaluate progress and get some ideas on improvements.

Computers

Haynes build your own computer, Kyle MacRae & Gary Marshall.
5th edition.
Programming and customizing the multicore propeller microcontroller : the official guide, Parallax Inc.
Your Office : getting started with business communication, Amy Kinser, Dorothy L. R. Jones.

Crafts & Collecting

150 Scandinavian knitting designs, Mary Jane Mucklestone.
Chip carving workshop : more than 200 ready-to-use designs, Lora S. Irish.
Curvy girl crochet : 25 patterns that fit and flatter, Mary Beth Temple.
Kiwi catalogue of New Zealand revenue & railway stamps, David Smitham, B. Sc., editor.
Kiwi collectors : curious and unusual Kiwi hobbies, Matt Elliott.
Knit a dozen plus slippers, designs by Amy Polcyn.
Making rural buildings for model railways, David Wright.
Suitable for all those who are interested in developing their modelling skills and creating realistic models of country houses, cottages and farm buildings for their railway layouts, this title encourages and inspires the reader emphasizes that railway modellers can achieve their objectives without purchasing expensive materials.
Prepared to dye : dyeing techniques for fiber artists, Gene Shepherd.
Skirt-a-day sewing : create 28 skirts for a unique look every day, Nicole Smith ; photography by Peter LaMastro.
Sweet dress book : 23 stylish outfits from six simple patterns, Yoshiko Tsukiori.
Sweet paper crafts : 25 simple projects to brighten your life, Mollie Greene ; photographs by J. Aaron Greene.
The knitter's handy book of top-down sweaters : basic designs in multiple sizes and gauges, Ann Budd.
Wild jewellery : materials, techniques, inspiration, Sarah Drew ; photography by Tom Barker.

Crime

Dark paradise : Norfolk Island : isolation, savagery, Mystery and murder, Robert Macklin.
The Esperanza fire : arson, murder and the agony of Engine 57, John N. Maclean.
The 2006 Esperanza Fire in Southern California, which marked the first time that an entire five-man engine crew was killed by fire, as well as the first time that an arsonist was successfully prosecuted for murder for setting a wildland fire.
The skies belong to us : love and terror in the golden age of hijacking, Brendan I. Koerner.
The strange case of the mad professor : a true tale of endangered species, illegal drugs, and attempted murder, Peter Kobel.
It was one of the biggest scandals in New York University history. Professor John Buettner-Janusch, chair of the Anthropology Department, was convicted of manufacturing LSD and Quaaludes in his campus laboratory. He claimed the drugs were for an animal behaviour experiment, but a jury found otherwise.

Economics

A bridge too far or seldom crossed : work means different things to different people, Ruby Welch.
The five stages of collapse : survivor's toolkit, Dmitry Orlov.
A user's guide to economic, political, social and cultural collapse.

Engineering

Two prime movers of globalization : the history and impact of diesel engines and gas turbines, Vaclav Smil.

Environment

Energy in the 21st century, John R. Fanchi with Christopher J. Fanchi.

Fashion

Artist, rebel, dandy : men of fashion, Kate Irvin, Laurie Anne Brewer.
This book celebrates the pleasures of the sharp dressed man, from the discreet sophistication of the consummately elegant George Bryan Beau Brummell in the early 19th century to the diverse, highly personal flair of the tastemakers who colour the landscape of menswear today.
Glamour : costumes, Annette Beaufays, Dominique Meyer, Lois Lammerhuber.
Historical wig styling : Victorian to the present, Allison Lowery.
In fine style : the art of Tudor and Stuart fashion, Anna Reynolds.
Perfect party dresses : 12 superb dresses to smock and sew

Film, Television & Theatre

Making short films : the complete guide from script to screen, Max Thurlow and Clifford Thurlow.
Sadler's Wells dance house, Sarah Crompton.

Food & Wine

A cook's tour of France : regional French recipes, Gabriel Gate.
Bake it like you mean it, Gesine Bullock-Prado
Bill's Italian food, Bill Granger
Ceviche : Peruvian kitchen, Martin Morales.
Cook on a shoestring : easy, inspiring recipes on a budget, Sophie Wright ; photography by Jemma Watts.
Cook simple : fresh meal ideas for busy lives, Sarah Bowman.
Cressida Bell's cake design : fifty fabulous cakes, photographs by Sonja Read.
Decorating Christmas cakes : spectacular festive designs, Paul Bradford and David Brice.
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Dutch oven : cooking over an open fire, Carsten Bothe
Feeding Tommy : battlefield recipes from the First World War, Andrew Robertshaw.
Made with love : the cage-free farming cookbook
Single serve : tasty everyday meals for one, Penny Oliver
The complete slow cooker collection, Simon & Alison Holst.
The ultimate 5 : 2 diet recipe book : easy, calorie counted fast day meals you'll love : the only 5 : 2 recipe book you will ever need, Kate Harrison.
True Blood drinks & bites, Gianna Sobol.
Wanted, a beautiful barmaid : women behind the bar in New Zealand, 1830-1976, Susan Upton.
A social history of women in the liquor trade.

Gardens and Gardening

Christchurch Botanic Gardens : a sense of place : Christchurch Botanic Gardens : their place in contemporary urban and tourism development, Russel Wedge.
Clematis : an illustrated guide to varieties, cultivation and care, with step-by-step instructions and over 150 beautiful photographs, Andrew Mikolajski ; consultant, Christopher Grey-Wilson ; photography by Peter Anderson.
Climbing roses : an illustrated guide to varieties, cultivation and care, Andrew Mikolajski
Creative water effects in the garden : practical inspiration for professional gardeners and landscapers with step-by-step projects and 300 photographs, Gilly Love.
Garden ponds, fountains & waterfalls for your home, Kathleen Fisher.
Ornamental grasses : an essential guide, Cliff Plowes.
Square metre gardening, Mel Bartholomew.
Sunday's garden : growing Heide, Lesley Harding & Kendrah Morgan.
The landscapes of Doyle Herman Design Associates, foreword by Mark Ferguson.
The savage garden : cultivating carnivorous plants, Peter D'Amato.
The small food garden : growing organic fruit & vegetables at home, Diana Anthony.
Tiny world terrariums : a step-by-step guide to easily contained life, Michelle Inciarrano & Katy Maslow
Water features : a guide to their design and construction, Peter J. May.

Genealogy

Easy family history : the beginner's guide to researching your family history, David Annal.

Graphic Arts

We will work with you : Wellington Media Collective, 1978-1998, essays by Polly Cantlon … et al.; edited by Mark Derby, Jennifer Rouse and Ian Wedde.
The story of a group of young Kiwi designers and political activists committed to broadly defined left-wing principles and politics. They never wavered from the mission statement written in 1979: 'We will work with you, not for you.' It is their principle of collective action that unfurls through these pages.

Health & Medicine

Almost anorexic : is my (or my loved one's) relationship with food a problem?, Jennifer J. Thomas, Jenni Schaefer.
Anorexia nervosa : a recovery guide for sufferers, families, and friends, Janet Treasure and June Alexander.
CBT to help young people with Asperger's syndrome (Autism spectrum disorder) to understand and express affection : a manual for professionals, Tony Attwood and Michelle
Eating disorders : a parents' guide, Rachel Bryant-Waugh and Bryan Lask.
Fear of food : a history of why we worry about what we eat, Harvey Levenstein.
From like to love for young people with Asperger's syndrome (Autism Spectrum disorder) : learning how to express and enjoy affection with family and friends, Tony Attwood and Michelle
Head injury : a practical guide, Trevor Powell.
How the brain got language : the mirror system hypothesis, Michael A. Arbib.
Hungry for change : ditch the diets, conquer the cravings, and eat your way to lifelong health, James Colquhoun, Laurentine ten Bosch.
In search of my father : dementia is no match for a daughter's determination, Helena Popovic.
Joshi's alkaline diet : the 21-day detox programme to a healthier, slimmer you, for life
Pacific identities and well-being : cross-cultural perspectives, Margaret Nelson Agee … et al..
This volume focuses on bridging mental health related research and practice within the indigenous communities of the South Pacific.
Paralysed with fear : the story of polio, Gareth Williams ; illustrations by Ray Loadman.
Stay healthy by supplying what's lacking in your diet, researched by David Coory.
Tai chi : the perfect exercise : finding health, happiness, balance, and strength, Arthur Rosenfeld.
The truth in small doses : why we're losing the war on cancer and how to win it, Clifton Leaf.
The twenty-four hour mind : the role of sleep and dreaming in our emotional lives, Rosalind D. Cartwright.
Trichotillomania, skin picking, and other body-focused repetitive behaviors, Jon E. Grant … et al..
Who is Robert?, Nancy Huxbridge-Evans.
Based on a true story.

History, Geography & Travel

1913 : the year before the storm, Florian Illies
Adolf Hitler : the curious and macabre anecdotes, Patrick Delaforce.
Blue dahlia, black gold : a journey into Angola, Daniel Metcalfe.
Churchill and empire, Lawrence James.
Constantine the Emperor, David Potter.
Dark waters : true story of the first human-powered circumnavigation of the Earth, Jason Lewis.
Dead men's silver : the story of Australia's greatest shipwreck hunter, Hugh Edwards.
Dunedin : a photo guide, Antony Hamel.
Embers of war : the fall of an empire and the making of America's Vietnam, Fredrik Logevall.
Encounters : the creation of New Zealand : a history, Paul Moon.
Glorious misadventures : Nikolai Rezanov and the dream of Russian America, Owen Matthews.
How England made the English : from hedgerows to Heathrow, Harry Mount.
Keepers : the ancient offices of Britain, Alastair Bruce, Julian Calder, Mark Cator.
Over a thousand years of living history, through Britain's titles, ancient offices and appointments whose holders are photographed in their robes if they have them and in places relevant and significant to each title.
Lonely Planet's 1000 ultimate adventures : from the world's leading travel authority
Malta
Music & monarchy, David Starkey & Katie Greening ; based on the series written and presented by David Starkey.
For the kings and queens of England, a trumpet fanfare or crash of cymbals could be as vital a weapon as a cannon. Showcasing a monarch's power, prestige and taste, music has been the lifeblood of many a royal dynasty. From sacred choral works to soaring symphonies, this title looks at how England's character was shaped by its music.
New York City, main contributor, Eleanor Berman.
Perilous question : reform or revolution? : Britain on the brink, 1832, Antonia Fraser.
Persona non grata : breaking the bond : Fiji and New Zealand, 2004-2007, Michael Green.
The account by (the late) Michael Green, NZ High Commissioner in Fiji of his time and role in Fiji until the surprising announcement of his change in diplomatic status to 'Persona Non Grata' (unwelcome person) in 2007. It is a gritty and insightful analysis of the political events leading up to the 2006 military coup.
Portugal
Sri Lanka
The blood of heroes : the 13-day struggle for the Alamo and the sacrifice that forged a nation, James Donovan.
On February 23, 1836, a large Mexican army led by dictator Santa Anna reached San Antonio and laid siege to about 175 Texas rebels holed up in the Alamo. The Texans refused to surrender for nearly two weeks until almost 2,000 Mexican troops unleashed a final assault.
The children of Henry VIII, John Guy.
The daily male : a Kiwi bloke's book of days, Rosemary Hepozden ; illustrations by Murray Webb.
The French Riviera
The Habsburgs : the history of a dynasty, Benjamin Curtis.
The rough guide to Puerto Rico, Stephen Keeling.
The sewing circles of Herat : my Afghan years, Christina Lamb.
Ten years ago, Christina Lamb reported on the war the Afghan people were fighting against the Soviet Union. Now, back in Afghanistan, she has written an extraordinary memoir of her love affair with the country and its people.
The Spanish Armada, Robert Hutchinson.
The unwinding : an inner history of the New America, George Packer.
The world is a carpet : four seasons in an Afghan village, Anna Badkhen.
Twisting throttle New Zealand : a Kiwi's guide to the top 50 motorcycle rides in the Land of the Long White Cloud, Mike Hyde.
Victoria's madmen : revolution and alienation, Clive Bloom.
When the Iron Lady ruled Britain, Robert Chesshyre.
Originally published as The Return of a Native Reporter to widespread critical acclaim in 1987.
Women in wonderland, Philip Andrews.
Presents narratives of the adventures of six women who visited the Pink and White Terraces.The earliest recorded visit herein is from 1876 and latest in 1885.

House & Garden

A DIY guide to stone in the home, Charles Margetts.
A guide to major house repairs, Geoffrey West.
Alfresco living, Mandy Herbet.
Brickwork & bricklaying : a DIY handbook, Jon Collinson.
Contemporary upholstery : techniques and inspiration for upstyling your furniture, Hannah Stanton.
Converting to an eco-friendly home : the complete handbook, Paul Hymers ; [illustrator, Sue Rose].
Keep out! : build your own backyard clubhouse : a step-by-step guide, Lee Mothes.
The best tree house ever : how to build a backyard tree house the whole world will talk about, Maurice Barkley.
The complete photo guide to home improvement
Understanding construction drawings, Mark W. Huth.
Woodworking for the weekend : 20 projects using reclaimed timber, Mark Griffiths.

Humour

Texts from Dog, October Jones.
A classic tale of Man & Dog for the gadget driven internet generation.
Which way up? : the bloke's guide to your new human, Jeremy Corbett.

Language

Does spelling matter?, Simon Horobin.
Holy sht : a brief history of swearing, Melissa Mohr.

Law

The electronic silk road : how the web binds the world in commerce, Anupam Chander.
If an event in cyberspace occurs at once everywhere and nowhere, what law applies? How can consumers be protected when engaging with companies across the world? In this book, the author provides a thorough discussion of the law that relates to global Internet commerce.

Literature

My bright abyss : meditation of a modern believer, Christian Wiman.
Christianity and literature.
Politics and the English language, George Orwell.
Shakespeare beyond doubt : evidence, argument, controversy, Paul Edmondson and Stanley Wells.

Manufacturing

Production line efficiency : a comprehensive guide for managers, Sabry Shaaban and Sarah Hudson.

Military

Camouflage uniforms, Martin J. Brayley.
Illustrated book of fighter aircraft : from the earliest planes to the supersonic jets of today, Francis Crosby.
RAF Typhoon : 1994 onwards (all models) : owner's manual : an insight into owning, flying and maintaining the world's most advanced multi-role fast-jet, Antony Loveless.
Tiger, Thomas Anderson.
One of the most feared weapons of World War II, the Tiger tank was a beast of a machine which dominated the battlefields of Europe with its astonishing size, speed and firepower.
Uncommon soldier : brave, compassionate and tough, the making of Australia's modern diggers, Chris Masters.
Vanished armies : a record of military uniform observed and drawn in various European countries during the years 1908-14 : with notes and memories of the days before 'The lights went out in Europe' in the year 1914, A. E. Haswell Miller ; edited by John Mollo.

Motorcycles

The illustrated encyclopedia of motorcycles : the complete guide to motorbikes and biking, with an A-Z of marques and over 600 stunning colour photographs, Roland Brown.
Custom bike building basics, Chris Callen.
Custom Bike Building Basics is the basic bible that at-home builders need to build and modify their own motorcycle.

Music & Musicians

Art song : linking poetry and music, Carol Kimball.
Big star : the story of rock's forgotten band, Rob Jovanovic.
Cello : get your band together, Matt Glaser, Mimi Rabson and the Berklee faculty.
This book presents lessons in popular music styles for cello players. Includes sections on theory and technique, improvisation, song form, lead sheets, and more.
D.I.Y. touring the world, Blink.
D.I.Y. Touring The World is written principally as a handbook for unknown underground bands on how to tour the world to play music.
Days that I'll remember : spending time with John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Jonathan Cott.
How the Beatles rocked the Kremlin : the untold story of a noisy revolution, Leslie Woodhead.
I believe you are a star : interviews with New Zealand musicians, DJs and artists, Peter McLennan.
Project management for musicians : recordings, concerts, tours, studios, and more, Jonathan Feist.
Read & burn : a book about Wire, Wilson Neate.
"Read and Burn" is the first serious, in-depth appraisal of Wire, one of the most influential British bands to emerge during the punk
The Saxophone handbook : a complete guide to tone, technique, performance & maintenance, Douglas D. Skinner ; edited by Jonathan Feist.
The Strat in the attic : thrilling stories of guitar archaeology, Deke Dickerson ; foreword by Jonathan Kellerman.
Viola : get your band together, Matt Glaser, Mimi Rabson and the Berklee faculty.
This book presents lessons in popular music styles for viola players. Includes sections on theory and technique, improvisation, song form, lead sheets, and more.
With the Beatles, official photographer Robert Whitaker.
Inside Beatlemania.

Natural Science

Animal behavior : an evolutionary approach, John Alcock.
Birds and people, Mark Cocker and David Tipling
Flora celtica, William Milliken & Sam Bridgewater.
The wild plants of the British Isles have been providing essentials for people's lives since mankind first set foot on our shores. Scotland, in particular, has a diverse and colourful plant lore that's as relevant today as it was 500 years ago.
Migration hotspots : the world's best bird migration sites, Tim Harris.
Narwhals : Arctic whales in a melting world, Todd McLeish.
Penguins : their world, their ways, Tui De Roy
The hidden life of wolves, Jim and Jamie Dutcher with James Manfull ; foreword by Robert Redford.

Parenting

Every child ready for school : helping adults inspire young children to learn, Dorothy Stoltz, Elaine M. Czarnecki, and Connie Wilson.
I don't know why she bothers : guilt-free motherhood for thoroughly modern women, Daisy Waugh.
Recipes for play : fun ideas for small hands and big imaginations, recipes by Rachel Sumner ; photography by Ruth Mitchener.
The business of baby : what doctors don't tell you, what corporations try to sell you, and how to put your pregnancy, childbirth, and baby before their bottom line, Jennifer Margulis.

Pets & Animals

Beautiful ducks : portraits of champion breeds, LIz Wright ; photographed by Andrew Perris.
Born to pull : the glory of sled dogs, Bob Cary ; illustrations by Gail de Marcken.
Build your own beekeeping equipment, Tony Pisano.
Gardening with free-range chickens for dummies, Bonnie Jo Manion and Rob Ludlow.
Old dog, Barney Bardsley.
With 'Muffin' reaching the end of her days, author Barney Bardsley looks back over the eventful years they have shared, to remember the joy and laughter that this loving, soulful creature brought to her family.
Reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates : an identification and care guide, Patricia P. Bartlett, Billy Griswold and R. D. Bartlett.
What reptile? a buyer's guide for reptiles and amphibians, Chris Mattison.
Why does my dog do that? understand and improve your dog's behaviour and build a friendship based on trust, Caroline Spencer.

Philosophy & Psychology

Forty days of yoga : breaking down the barriers to a home yoga practice, Kara-Leah Grant.

Philosophy and psychology

Heidegger and a hippo walk through those pearly gates : using philosophy (and jokes!) to explain life, death, the afterlife, and everything in between, Thomas Cathcart and Daniel

Photography

American photographs, Walker Evans with an essay by Lincoln Kirstein.
This is the 75th Anniversary Edition reissue of the seminal photography book produced to be aesthetically accurate to the original 1938 edition.

Poetry

Gleam, Sarah Broom.
New Zealand poetry.
The odour of sanctity, Amy Brown.
New Zealand poetry.
Wild like me, Elizabeth Nannestad.
New Zealand poetry.

Politics & Government

Russia's Cold War : from the October Revolution to the fall of the wall, Jonathan Haslam.
Drawing on a vast range of recently released archives in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Russia, and Eastern Europe, this book offers an analysis of East-West relations from 1917 to 1989. It presents an account of politics and decision making at the highest levels of Soviet power.
The stalking of Julia Gillard, Kerry-Anne Walsh.
This is the story of one of the most extraordinary episodes in recent Australian political history, of how a powerful media pack, a vicious commentariat and some of those within her own party conspired to bring down Australia's first woman prime minister.

Religion & Ethics

A more excellent way to be in health, Henry W. Wright.
Presents the case that the roots of psychological and biological diseases are spiritual, and provides advice on how to eradicate disease instead of treating symptoms.
Greek mythology for beginners, Joe Lee.
New Zealand Jesus : social and religious transformations of an image, 1890-1940, Geoffrey Troughton.
The cult files : true stories from the extreme edges of religious belief, Chris Mikul.
The fourth gospel : tales of a Jewish mystic, John Shelby Spong.

Science

100 plants that almost changed the world, Chris Beardshaw ; design and illustration by Shirlynn Chui-Jacobs.
Computability : Turing, Godel, Church, and beyond, Jack Copeland, Carl J. Posy, and Oron Shagrir.
The Norm chronicles : stories and numbers about danger, Michael Blastland and David Spiegelhalter.
The shark's paintbrush : biomimicry and how nature is inspiring innovation, Jay Harman.

Self Development

Life is a verb : 37 days to wake up, be mindful, and live intentionally, Patti Digh.
The author provides thirty-seven life stories that describe how to live life with no regrets, including being more generous, loving more, choosing who to spend time with, and slowing down.
The lost art of happiness, Arthur Dobrin.
The key to the good life is compassion. Drawing on recent findings, Dobrin convincingly shows that compassion is built into human nature. When we act upon this inherent moral instinct, individuals find what they want most - to be happy.
The working memory advantage : train your brain to function stronger, smarter, faster, Tracy and Ross Alloway.

Social Issues

10 billion, Stephen Emmott.
A book about our failure: failure as individuals, the failure of business, and the failure of our politicians. It is about an unprecedented planetary emergency. It's about the future of us.
A little gay history : desire and diversity across the world, Richard Parkinson
A plague of people : how a suicidal culture of growth is destroying modern society and the environment, John Robinson.
Awarded by angels : the true story of a victim of domestic violence and her journey of empowerment, Angel Alison Ward.
Bogan : an insider's guide to metal, mullets, and mayhem, Dave Snell.
Bogans are simultaneously pop cultural icons and working-class heroes, while also prone to being noisy neighbours and childish pranksters. They are carved in black denim with mullets blowing in the wind.
Humanity's end : why we should reject radical enhancement, Nicholas Agar.
Intimacy and friendship on Facebook, Alex Lambert.
Running with the Firm : my double life as an undercover hooligan, James Bannon.
The great degeneration : how institutions decay and economies die, Niall Ferguson.
The decline of the West is something that has long been prophesied. Symptoms of decline are all around us today, it seems: slowing growth, crushing debts, aging populations, anti-social behaviour. The author argues that our institutions, the intricate frameworks within which a society can flourish or fail, are degenerating.
The undiscovered country : journeys among the dead, Carl Watkins.
We know what happens to the body when we die, but what happens to our souls? In this book, the author goes in search of the ancient customs, local characters and compelling tales that illuminate how people over the years have come to terms with our ultimate fate.
Would you like a toilet with that : the story of the North New Brighton Welfare Centre : Christchurch earthquake 2011, Andrea Cummings.
Your life for the job : New Zealand rail safety 1974-2000, Hazel Armstrong.

Space exploration

Mission to Mars : my vision for space exploration, Buzz Aldrin
Buzz Aldrin speaks out as a vital advocate for the continuing quest to push the boundaries of the universe as we know
Red rover : inside the story of robotic space exploration, from Genesis to the Mars rover curiosity, Roger Wiens.

Sport & Recreation

100 more swimming drills, Blythe Lucero.
Kayaking made easy : a manual for beginners with tips for the experienced, Dennis Stuhaug.
Mad men of the mountains : more bush lies and half truths from Big Al Lester
Modern eventing with Phillip Dutton : the complete resource : training, conditioning, and competing in all three phases, Phillip Dutton
Sailing on the edge : America's Cup, written by Bob Fisher … et al. ; introduction by Roger Vaughan ; photographs by Carlo Borlenghi … et al..
"Sailing on the Edge" is a comprehensive, behind-the-scenes look at the race that has inspired sports enthusiasts and nations alike for more than 150 years.
Son of the mist : the hunting career of Howard Egan, Howard Egan.
The angler's practical guide to fishing : freshwater, game, saltwater, fly fishing : a comprehensive how-to manual on tackle, techniques and locations, shown step by step in over 1200 pictures, Tony Miles, Martin Ford, and Peter Gathercole ; editor, Bruce Vaughan.
The billionaire and the mechanic : how Larry Ellison and a car mechanic teamed up to win sailing's greatest race, the America's Cup, Julian Guthrie.
The call of Everest : the history, science, and future of the world's tallest peak, Conrad Anker ; foreword by Thomas Hornbein.
The DiMaggios : three brothers, their passion for baseball, their pursuit of the American dream, Tom Clavin.
The great tamasha : cricket, corruption and the turbulent rise of modern India, James Astill.
The summits of modern man : mountaineering after the enlightenment, Peter H. Hansen.
The trout bohemia : fly-fishing travels in New Zealand, Derek Grzelewski.
The wargaming compendium, Henry Hyde.
Wild south : hunting & fly-fishing the Southern Hemisphere, Peter Ryan.

Trains, Boats, Planes

Celestial navigation for yachtsmen, Mary Blewitt.
Civil aircraft, 1907-present, Paul E. Eden.
The Essential Identification Guide.
Coastal and offshore navigation, Tom Cunliffe.
Emergency navigation : find your position and shape your course at sea even if your instruments fail, David Burch.
GMDSS : a user's handbook, Denise Brehaut.
The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) provides a fast and efficient way of calling for assistance at sea, whatever the size of craft or geographical position.
Mechanics of flight, A. C. Kermode ; revised by R. H. Barnard and D. R. Philpott.
TSS Earnslaw : celebrating 100 years, 1912-2012, Jenny McLeod.

Transport

How to improve & modify your caravan : your in-depth colour illustrated guide to understanding, improving & modifying your caravan, Lindsay Porter.
Auckland's colourful buses : a contemporary New Zealand pictorial, Sean Millar.
British and European trucks of the 1970s
British independent bus companies since the 1970s, John Law.
Move along, please : Land's End to John O'Groats by bus, Mark Mason.
The buses of Northern Scottish, Peter Findlay.

War

A higher call : the incredible true story of heroism and chivalry during the Second World War, Adam Makos with Larry Alexander.
A tale of two subs : story of World War II, two sister ships, and extraordinary heroism, Jonathan J. McCullough.
After Auschwitz : a story of heartbreak and survival by the stepsister of Anne Frank, Eva Schloss with Karen Bartlett.
China's war with Japan, 1937-1945 : the struggle for survival, Rana Mitter.
Hidden history : the secret origins of the First World War, Gerry Docherty and James MacGregor.
Exposes those responsible for the First World War. This title reveals how accounts of the war's origins have been deliberately falsified to conceal the guilt of the secret cabal of very rich and powerful men in London responsible for the most heinous crime perpetrated on humanity.
Investment in blood : the real cost of Britain's Afghan War, Frank Ledwidge.
Meeting the enemy : the human face of the Great War, Richard van Emden.
Never to forget : Dutch residents of the Rangitikei remember the Occupation, compiled by Jeanette Galpin.
Rescue at 2100 hours : the untold story of the most daring escape of the pacific war, Tom Trumble.
Saving Italy : the race to rescue a nation's treasures from the Nazis, Robert M. Edsel.
The Amiens raid : secrets revealed, Jean-Pierre Ducellier
The desert war then and now : the campaign in North Africa 1940-43, Jean-Paul Pallud.
The long walk : the true story of a trek to freedom, Slavomir Rawicz.
Describes the four-thousand-mile journey across the Gobi Desert and the Himalayas of seven men who escaped from a Siberian prison camp.
The love-charm of bombs : restless lives in the Second World War, Lara Feigel.
As poetic as it is enlightening this detailed biography of five literary figures is achingly beautiful in its depiction of the disturbing everyday realities of war.
The roar of the lion : the untold story of Churchill's World War II speeches, Richard Toye.