Author: | Deepak Chopra |
Category: |
Self-Help |
Very little is known or recorded about Jesus in his formative years. In the Gospel stories, we witness Jesus' birth and then see him as a young boy of 12 questioning the Rabbis in the Temple in Jerusalem. Following this, he does not reappear until age 30, when he emerges as the potent and stirring reb... read more
Author: | Colin Jones |
Category: |
Hunting And Fishing |
The words "Trifullarious von repens, drum ditty dum" were immortalised in Ron Helmer's book Stag Party, spoken by the slightly hung-over Snow (aka Colin Jones). This is his story! In an age when young men took to the hills to protect New Zealand's bush from the r... read more
Author: | Lily Allen |
Category: |
Auto-Biography |
I'm strong. I can be tough. I've been broken. I'm opinionated. I'm a people-pleaser. I'm spoilt. I'm needy. I contradict myself. I try to do good. I want to do good. I'm impassioned. I'm observant. Most importantly, I tell the truth. And this is my story.
Author: | Guy Martin |
Category: |
Auto-Biography |
'I was never going to sleep in and take it easy, there were worms to catch.' In August 2015 Guy Martin crashed out of the lead of an Ulster Grand Prix superbike race held on the world's fastest racetrack. He had invasive surgery to bolt his broken spine and hand back t... read more
Author: | Brene Brown |
Category: |
Self-Help |
In her #1 NYT bestsellers, Brene Brown taught us what it means to dare greatly, rise strong and brave the wilderness. Now, based on new research conducted with leaders, change makers and culture shifters, she's showing us how to put those i... read more
Author: | Nigel Watson; Jane Ussher |
Category: |
Science and Discovery |
Awards: | Longlisted for the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards - Illustrated Non Fiction 2018 |
Beautifully illustrated with Jane Ussher's photographs of the hut restoration in Antarctica, plus historic images and never-before-seen ephemera and diary entries, this is a treasure.
Sir Edmund and New Zealand were supposed to be a support act to the British C... read more
Author: | GRAY WYNNE |
Category: |
Rugby |
Simon Mannering is one of elite sport's great enigmas. Since 2005 he has been a regular fixture in the Warriors and Kiwis rugby league teams and has captained both sides. He has the passion and drive of Brad Thorn and the consistency of Richie McCaw. He regularly leads tackle ... read more
Author: | David Attenborough |
Category: |
Auto-Biography |
'a wondrous reminder of Attenborough's pioneering role . . . full of delightful tales' Daily Express 'An adventure that sparked a lifetime's commitment to the planet' The Lady
Following the succe... read more
Author: | Rhonda Byrne |
Category: |
Self-Help |
Series: | The Secret Ser. |
One word changes everything... For more than twenty centuries, words within a sacred text have mystified, confused, and been misunderstood by almost all who read them. Only a very few people through history have realised that the words are a riddle, and that once you sol... read more
Author: | Lonely Planet Publications Staff |
Category: |
Travel |
Series: | Lonely Planet Travel Guides |
Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet's Korea is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the graceful Changdeokgung palace and horticultural idyll of Huwon, hike the... read more
Author: | Lonely Planet Publications Staff |
Category: |
Travel |
Series: | Phrasebook Ser. |
Lonely Planet French Phrasebook & Dictionaryis your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful French phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Ask about tucked-away vineyards, bargain with local farmers at the market or o... read more
Author: | Sean Mallon; Sebastien Galliot |
Category: |
Tattoo Art & Culture |
Awards: | Longlisted for the Ockham New Zealand Book Awards - Illustrated Non Fiction 2018 |
The Sāmoan Islands are virtually unique in that tattooing has been continuously practised with indigenous techniques: the design of the full male tattoo, the pe'a, has evolved in subtle ways since the nineteenth century, but remains as elaborate,... read more