First Offender is one of the most unusual and important books ever to be published in New Zealand.
Writing under his own name,and only thinly disguising his material as fiction,Ken Berry has penned a sincere and compassionate account of the two years and eight months he served for embezzlement in the first offenders prison of "Te Ariki".
For its social importance,its sheer gusto and humour,its honesty and its underlying tragedy,First Offender will be widely read and enjoyed by thinking New Zealanders in all sectors of the community.

New Zealand has an abundance of quality cafes and restaurants overlooking its breathtaking coastline.
Coastal Kitchen is a celebration of these establishments and the exceptional cuisine that can be found there.
From the farthest north to the deepest south, the beauty, attractions and gastronomical delights of each culinary mecca is described via regional introductions. A range of recipes has been selected, featuring only the freshest, tastiest produce.
While fish and seafood dishes feature prominently, a full range of delicious meats, vegetarian dishes and desserts are also included to create a substantial recipe book that will cater to all tastes.
From lively beach cafes with windswept backdrops to harbourside fine dining; from serene vineyards with sensational sea views to culinary caravans right on the sand, a wide variety of eateries have contributed their favourite recipes to form this collection.
The extraordinary photographic talent of Ian Batchelor captures the food in situ, weaving in gorgeous coastal shots to truly capture the seaside eating experience and New Zealand's magnificent coastline.

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A pictorial parade of New Zealand since European settlement, showing the vast changes; the unbelievable growth of some towns and the demise of others.
Over 850 photographs tell the story of the early pioneer spirit that gave the country a solid base which generations have built on to make it a country that is today admired and respected globally.
Illustrated are the times of celebration and tragedy; the engineering feats that tamed the rugged landscape; New Zealanders who conquered the world with courage and others with ingenuity who were trail-blazers in their field of expertise.
To give the reader an instant recognition of the archival pictures featured, colour photographs show the same scene today.
The author's concept has been to create a balanced archive of New Zealand in photographic form.

Over 50 full colour photos present intricate pendant designs hand-crafted from New Zealand Paua Shell accompanied by practical advice on the equipment and methods required to hand-craft objects made from this beautiful, naturally-occurring material. The author dips into a rich store of Maori symbology and traditional iconography, touching on the significance of designs such as dolphins, whales and whale flukes, cats and dogs, other native animals, the koru, the silver fern, fish-hooks, circles and some astrological and religious signs. Interesting information on the biology of several paua species, differing shell grades, restrictions on collecting and the traditional use of paua shell complement valuable advice on conceptual designs for pendants and jewellery, working with hand-tools and power-tools, vital safety issues, buying and selling paua and New Zealand paua shell suppliers.

This is a stunning collection of photographs of early powerboats and launches taken from the mid 1890s to the late 1920s by renowned maritime photographer Henry Winkelmann.
The wide range of images shows a variety of craft, some utterly obscure, some quite famous, from elegant launches and humble working boats to dashing early speedboats.
All capture the essence of the boat, the place and the time.

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In A Photographic Guide to Birds of New Zealand, fact-filled descriptions highlighting key identification leatures of New Zealand birds are supported by over 200 full-colour photographs. Compact and easy to use, this book is ideal for anyone with an active interest in natural history.

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Every soup you've ever heard of and many that you've only dreamt of are contained in this timeless cookbook.
Digby Law's recipes are culled from all over the world and many of his own creations are included.
All the classical soups are here - vichyssoise, borsch, bouillabaisse, etc - together with more exotic soups such as Turkish wedding soup, and curried cauliflower.
Digby Law's Soup Cookbook has clear and simple instructions, an emphasis on using only the very best ingredients, and the imagination and flair that the author brings to all his cooking. With recipes for stocks, garnishes and soup accompaniments, as well as for over 300 soups, Digby Law's Soup Cookbook will provide cooking and eating pleasure for a lifetime.
This classic cookbook deserves a place in every New Zealand kitchen.

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Heart of the home, meeting point, food centre and conversation place: is any room more important than the kitchen?

Little surprise, then, that for many families it is the kitchen where important events happen, where decisions are made and where lives unravel.

The author talks to, mainly women, whose kitchens play a large part in their life

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