libwebteam@ccc.govt.nz (Digital Library Web Team) libwebteam@ccc.govt.nz (Digital Library Web Team) en-nz http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/NewTitles/RSS/nonfiction_for_rss.xml New nonfiction at Christchurch City Libraries 2021 Christchurch City Libraries Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:50:01 +1300 Thu, 02 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +1300 http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/ http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/assets/images/logos/CCL-logo-Colour.gif http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/ After more than a decade of planning, John Higham and his wife September bid their high-tech jobs and suburban lives adieu, packed up their home and set out with two children, ages eight and eleven, t.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1832761037 This deeply horrifying collection of 50 chilling stories is not for the faint of heart.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1832554037 Discover the complexities of the Afghanistan War, the United States' longest military operation and a conflict with far-reaching impacts in Afghanistan and around the globe.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1821295037 Born and raised deep in the hollers of the Appalachian Mountains, Emilee Hackney knew little beyond the ridgelines and coalfields of southwest Virginia.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1832923037 "Fifty years have passed since the momentous South African events of June 1976 and during that time historian and author Warwick Johnston has kept the memory of those events securely tucked away.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1834828037 Introducing your baby to solid foods is a big step in raising an independent eater. While transitioning to these new foods can feel daunting, it doesn't have to be.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1834410037 Our main source of connection these days has become increasingly superficial, with most people interacting primarily online. It's like we've forgotten how to talk to each other without a screen.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1835050037 A lab accident, a bio-attack, a global pandemic, and the collapse of human society.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1822702037 The islands of Aotearoa New Zealand were once inhabited by birds. Shrieking, warbling, tinkling, booming. 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We are bombarded with conflicting advice on weight and health, fad diets and food pyramids. No wonder so many of us feel confused and guilty.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1836110037 Lily Payen, the mama behind the popular baby-led weaning website Feeding Tiny Bellies, knows how challenging it can be to start feeding solids to your baby.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1840149037 One day you're getting ready to feed your little one solids for the first time, and in the blink of an eye, it's time to send them off to school.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1840151037 Women and girls with ADHD are often left feeling misunderstood and inadequately supported by health care.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1829625037 "While still in their twenties Brett and Tricia set out from New Zealand to circumnavigate the oceans of the Southern Hemisphere in an eight-metre wooden yacht called Shaula.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1834837037 Once you've learned the rudiments of French grammar and a core vocabulary, the next challenge is to put together well-structured sentences.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1840454037 An age revolution is reshaping your workforce. Are you ready to lead it? A massive demographic shift is reshaping the world, one that is permanently altering how we work.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1824646037 Ancient Greek lives on in our culture in surprising ways. Sometimes funny the word for an actor, hupokrites, gives us 'hypocrite'; sometimes beautiful an astronaut is literally a sailor of the skies.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1827010037 From the author of Home Therapy comes a beautifully photographed guide to biophilic design: decorating your space to increase your connection with nature and create a more sustainable home.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1840115037 Completely revised edition of the old classic, this is everything a new gardener needs.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1829794037 Recover faster. Feel stronger. 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It says we're worthless.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1819359037 When 20-year-old Elly Warren was found dead in a coastal village in Mozambique, her devastated father, Paul Warren, was thrust into a nightmare.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1840878037 In Defense of Sunlight examines current research on the relationship between sunlight exposure and human health.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1835058037 Did you know that Dachshunds were once fierce hunters of wild boar? Why the Havanese holds the title of Cuba's national dog? Or why the Papillon is named after the French word for 'butterfly'? In The .https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1833207037 The search for certainty is embedded deep in the mythos of science. Science is expected to provide definitive answers based on immutable and universal laws.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1832916037 "Come for a ride with me, and see what I see, down in the dirt and sweat and horseshit, right in the belly of the work of a racing stable.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1830094037 If you were going to do Just One Thing to transform your health, what would it be? Based on the popular BBC podcast presented by Dr Michael Mosley, the team behind Just One Thing bring you a second vo.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1831741037 Erin Weed is a coach and CEO who has helped hundreds of people around the world discover their true purpose and what drives them, all through a simple process called The Dig.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1819365037 Designed for both keto newcomers and experienced biohackers, this updated edition reframes keto not as a rigid diet but as a flexible metabolic tool, guided by Azadi's signature four-pillar system.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1840154037 Cancer survivors Domini Kemp and Patricia Daly offer the first comprehensive ketogenic cookbook based on the most exciting new research on nutritional approaches to the prevention and management of ca.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1835264037 "From the wild shores of New Zealand to the desert, mountains, and seas of the Arabian Peninsula, this is a Kiwi's journey chasing every minute of every day.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1833505037 Bradt’s Kyrgyzstan remains the only English-language guide dedicated solely to this astounding country, described as ‘the Switzerland of central Asia’ and regarded by many as the most beautiful nation.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1830046037 Raised in the hustle and bustle of her parent's Italian restaurant, Dara Klein, the chef behind Tiella trattoria and bar, has been helping to build lasagne and stealing spoonfuls of tiramisu since ear.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1840581037 The route to a diagnosis of Lewy body dementia can be long and challenging, and living with the condition or supporting a family member leaves many people feeling isolated and misunderstood.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1834120037 The Linux Command Line isn't just a reference manual. It's a complete education on how Linux really works.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1835042037 This is the story of the Global Positioning System, the network of U.S.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1840450037 For those days when you don't have the energy to cook a meal, whip up A little something from no-fuss picky bits, dips, things on bread and boards, to all-important drinks.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1834450037 The real story of science isn't a triumphant breakthrough. It's messy, mysterious, and deeply human.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1835080037 Lucky You're Tough chronicles the early life of helicopter pilot and NZSAS soldier Mark Law, from growing up in the rural wilds of Whangammona through to surviving a series of life-threatening events .https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1826714037 Since the Ice Age, humans have sought to bend reality with magic.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1832519037 After fifteen years of helping couples through their Marriage365 app, Casey and Meygan Caston have gained tremendous insight into the common issues couples from all walks of life are facing and how th.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1834113037 Mere Complementarianism by Denny Burk is a clear, compelling, and timely guide to understanding God's good design for men and women.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1840078037 Growing mushrooms at home is simple and satisfying it requires minimal space, no extensive gardening experience, and can produce results in 5-6 weeks.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1840580037 This book examines the ways in which New Zealand's churches interpreted Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's “Covid-19 Protection Framework,” which saw unvaccinated New Zealanders excluded from access to m.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1833539037 The old rulebook is dead. Leadership is no longer just about managing people it's about managing chaos.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1817044037 Sue Aikens, star of the long-running National Geographic show Life Below Zero, takes readers on a breathtaking journey to Kavik, her remote Alaskan outpost 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle, in a s.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1815775037 Take the stress out of cooking for a crowd and let Dominic Franks show you how to cook easy, impressive, one pan meals to share.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1840573037 "For all their intensive training, aircrew were the most vulnerable of forces in WW2; in Bomber Command, the chance of survival was 55%.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1833541037 It's a noisy world out there, so stop, take a minute or two, listen to the soup bubble or the egg crackle and let simple cooking be your solution.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1840153037 "What if someone told you your debts were fake, your mortgage illegal, your taxes voluntary, and that with the right words you could free yourself from the system forever? 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The human element.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1832548037 We are facing complicated and untenable predicaments climate change, political division, global conflict-that are beyond our control, which often results in feelings of powerlessness and resignation, .https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1830221037 In a world where people are more likely to proclaim color-blindness than talk openly about race, how can we truly value, support, and celebrate our kids' identities? How can we assess our own sense of.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1835270037 When Australian Crawl first appeared on Countdown in August 1979 performing 'Beautiful People', no one knew what to make of them.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1840140037 From the two reporters who have covered him more closely than perhaps anyone else over the past decade comes this definitive portrait of Donald Trump in the White House.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1830813037 Born into one of the most storied families in American history, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was fourteen years old when his father was assassinated.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1820823037 In a world in which the old certainties are crumbling, it is tempting to think we have lost our way for good.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1819377037 Raised by his father, a multimillionaire conman and crack addict who owned Manhattan's most expensive brothel, twenty-four-year-old Jamison R. Firestone decided to change the channel.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1817055037 Explaining the key milestones in the field of science in a clear and simple way, The Science Book answers these questions and more besides, and is the perfect introduction to the subject.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1835089037 From the goldfinch in Raphael's Madonna del Cardellino to the sacred ibis on an ancient Egyptian wall painting and the quetzal feathers of an Aztec headdress, birds have always held a special place in.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1831942037 Known to her nearly 2.5M followers as @shifferdiane on TikTok and Instagram, Diane Shiffer is the internet's favourite nana.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1835046037 In an era dominated by convenience and efficiency, you’d think life would be easier and, most importantly, happier.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1839536037 Although renowned chef Jose Andres has made the United States his home, his roots in Spain run deep: It's where he grew up and now spends summers with family and friends.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1834453037 When Star Wars was released in 1977, everybody who saw and reviewed it considered the movie an exciting, innovative piece of pop culture, a fast-moving, special-effects laden fairy tale in space.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1840598037 Use strongman training techniques to boost performance and add variety.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1834439037 The Sutton Hoo ship-burial is one of the most significant finds ever made in Europe.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1838957037 Have you ever wondered what it would be like to make your own Chocolate Frog? Satisfy your sweet tooth with sumptuous delights inspired by Honeydukes, the wizarding world's popular sweetshop and beyon.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1833578037 "Terra in our mist' examines the persistence of state violence against Ngāi Tūhoe - the illustrious People of the Mist - whose ancestral homeland of Te Urewera stands as one of Aotearoa New Zealand's .https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1834825037 Illness is not simply a matter of biology. Our thoughts, conscious or otherwise, can make us feel pain or become unwell.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1819382037 What if the life we long for isn't elsewhere but rather right here, waiting to be discovered? Joshua Luke Smith believes the greatest lie facing our generation is that the life we long for lies beyond.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1840092037 Have you ever wanted to write something to a partner or ex? What is the best and worst message you've received on a dating app? What would you say to your last hook up? Following ten years after the p.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1832535037 Totally Nachrageous is a fun-loving, full-flavoured, '80s-inspired cookbook that takes more than 70 nacho recipes to delicious and ridiculous new heights.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1834404037 From planning pitfalls to sensory overload, this book helps ADHD travellers navigate challenges and harness their individual strengths to plan unforgettable trips.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1814639037 Trickster disrupted the world around him, and in doing so he reshaped it.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1840930037 The third volume of Diana Cooper's witty, gossipy and brilliant autobiography the perfect evocation of glittering high society in the aftermath of the Second World War This last volume of Lady Diana C.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1830032037 A "New York Times"-bestselling author reveals that problems in the brain don't start there, and explains how detoxifying and fortifying the body can maximize brain function, alleviate depression, and .https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1840110037 Written with clinicians and frontline workers in mind but equally accessible to those with perinatal OCD and their families, you can improve your knowledge and understanding of this often misunderstoo.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1825139037 Eyal Weizman is one of the world's leading experts on the relationship between violence, conflict and the environment, both built and natural.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1839901037 The fiercest battles over gender today aren't just about identity or womanhood-but about punishment, fear, and control.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1832550037 When twenty-four-year-old Sydney Loofe disappeared after a Tinder date, the quiet town of Wilber, Nebraska was stunned.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1832927037 As in other countries, not every mid-century modern building in Japan can or even deserves to be saved.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1832578037 Automation, we were told, was meant to do away with dull and dangerous tasks, freeing us to pursue more fulfilling work. But AI now threatens to turn even creative tasks into dehumanising labor.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1817071037 Weimar looms large in German history a crucible of democracy and dictatorship.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1816640037 From Daron Acemoglu, 2024 Nobel laureate in economics and coauthor of Why Nations Fail, an ambitious and expansive inquiry into the biggest story in global politics over the last hundred years: the ri.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1840314037 For thousands of years, people have believed that the configuration of stars and planets in the sky influences earthly events.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1819345037 What if the challenges your clients face with intimacy are rooted in trauma they can't yet name? Drawing on decades of clinical experience, Dr Sarah Ashton reviews current research and introduces a gr.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1834114037 A comprehensive deep-dive on every facet of the world of Pandora and the Na'vi.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1840592037 ADHD in women is still widely misunderstood which often makes navigating the world as an ADHD woman exhausting and filled with shame.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1817077037 You Won't Get Free of It tells the stories of mothers and daughters searching for each other and for themselves.https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/item/show/1835054037