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Beatrix Potter's Journal

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This lavish, illustrated journal describes Beatrix Potter's life as a young woman in Victorian Britain as she struggles to achieve independence and to find artistic success and romantic love. Using witty, observant commentary taken from Beatrix' s own diaries, the journal moves from London to Scotland to the Lake District, and features a wealth of watercolour paintings, sketches, photographs, letters, paper-engineered items and period memorabilia to recreate a world where nature and imagination are brilliantly combined.

Milestones of Aviation

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To fly! For centuries, it was the dream of humanity. The "Air Age" marked its centennial year in 2003. This milestone became an occasion to look back on the rapid advancement of aviation technology which continues to shape modern aircraft in profound and enduring ways--from Orville Wright steering his Flyer across a 120-foot course at Kitty Hawk to the modern-day commercial jet airliners. In the military, the primitive wood and fabric flying machines of World War I (1914-1918) have given way to the latest warplanes fitted with stealth technology, smart weapons, and instantaneous global communications. The spirit of innovation continues to spur new breakthroughs in aircraft design, propulsion, and computerized flight control systems. In all its remarkable detail, the complete story of aviation unfolds in this spectacular book. This revised edition offers a feast for the eyes in its wealth of full-color photographs and archival illustrations from museums around the world. Noted historians and aeronautical experts cover a different aspect of aviation's development in each chapter, including first-hand accounts by giants such as Charles Lindbergh and Chuck Yaeger. Edited in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., the book includes an introduction by Michael Collins, former NASA astronaut and past director of the National Air and Space Museum.

Today's Culture Facilities

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If there is a discipline in which human cultural development can be read almost as if from a book, it is architecture. By considering the evolution the built form through the ages, any observer could trace the long and irregular path taken by historical developments - design techniques, technological innovations, evolving trends and the formation of schools all inevitably reflect the character, the "soul" of each civilization. Renowned architects here exhibit their most innovative and creative designs for educational and cultural buildings. Museums, institutions, universities, schools, residences, libraries and other educational centres in general are all designed as a response to both functional and aesthetic needs in fulfilling the requirements of modern teaching. This book offers a complete selection of the most outstanding projects, including ample illustrations and construction plans to provide a greater understanding of some of the essential aspects of educational architecture.

Corporate Interiors No.6

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A showcase of over 185 exciting new offices created by America's leading architectural and interior design firms.

Home Made

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STORIES AND RECIPES FROM NEW ZEALAND STOVE TOPS It seems that most households have at least one favourite recipe or dish, memorable often not for its culinary sophistication, but for the rich associations between the food and the lives of those who prepared it. The pavlova that Mum sat on. The roast lamb named after the dog that ate it while it cooled on the kitchen bench. The boiled condensed milk mayonnaise the widower cooked faithfully to his late wife's hand-printed instructions. Indeed, we New Zealanders care about food, not just to nourish us, but to remind us of our history; of our place in a particular time. When the Sunday Star-Times asked New Zealanders to hunt out their old recipe books and share their family food memories, it opened a floodgate. Almost 100 readers took the time to respond, and what wonderful stories they had to share. It soon became clear that the Home Made series deserved to be captured in book form. This was further confirmed by the series winning a Qantas Media Award this year. This beautifully packaged collection of New Zealanders' family recipes and the stories behind them - many of which have been passed down through multiple generations - will simultaneously warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds.

Market Day

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A TASTE OF LIFE AT NEW ZEALAND FARMER'S MARKETS With the supermarket chains offering increasingly bland produce, more and more people who care about what they eat and take pleasure in the good things in life are turning to the real alternative: the home-grown produce available from farmers' markets, from olives, fish, jams and preserves to organic meat, wine, lavender and more. This luxuriantly illustrated book introduces a selection of markets from across the country. It includes: an introduction to each region and its markets, text/photographic portraits of key growers, producers and regional specialties, dozens of delicious recipes - starters, mains and desserts - using specialty ingredients, a directory of accredited farmers' markets in New Zealand and a directory of lodgings and restaurants, selected on the strength of their commitment to using and serving good regional produce.

100 Great Ways To Use slow Cookers & Crockpots

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Everyone who owns a slow cooker knows you can use it to make tender and delicious stews or casseroles, but this book offers so much more as well.. .It will show you how to widen your horizonss and provide tasty ideas for almost any occasion! From fresh tomato juice to creme brulee and upside down cake - you'll be amazed what you can make. It covers: 'Roasts', from moist whole chicken to tender pork shoulder, delicious soups, fragrant curries, side dishes like rice, baked potatoes and dumplings, family favourites like meatloaf and lasagne to the ultimate comfort foods, super easy macaroni cheese.

A Taste Of History

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THE STORIES BEHIND OUR FAVOURITE FOODS Where did the first tomato come from? What spice was once more valuable than gold? Chocolate and sex - who started the rumour? Which vegetable began a social revolution? Develop a taste for history with this fascinating illustrated book on travel, food and cooking. Open your pantry door and discover a world of mouth-watering tales of love, lust, jealousy and hate, enterprise and folly - all based on the discovery and development of everyday cooking ingredients. The foods covered are: Pepper & chillis, onions & garlic, tomatoes, potatoes, coffee, bread, chocolate, olive oil and sugar. Explore the stories of the origins and history of our favourite foods, visit the places where they come from, are harvested or are celebrated as cultural icons. Make jambalaya with Eula Mae - McIlhenny's official Tabasco cook; bake a chocolate cake to match the acclaimed Sacher Torte of Vienna; or protect yourself from vampires with a genuine Transylvanian garlic sauce.

The Backyard Gourmet

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Cooking at home on the BBQ does not have to be burnt sausages and leathery steak. With a little planning, even the most challenged backyard cook can turn out mouth-watering sumptuous meals using simple ingredients. From simple kids meals to party events that everyone can be involved with, BBQ smoking, or using the latest trend in backyard accessories - a wood fired pizza oven, this is an easy-to-follow guide to becoming a 'Backyard Gourmet'. Derek the Chef needs no introduction to most New Zealand television viewers. His role as chef on the ever popular Gone Fishin' television show has made him one of the most in-demand and popular celebrity chefs. Not only does he demonstrate his talent at the many cooking events and field days around New Zealand, he spends his working days teaching restaurant cooking to the next generation of chefs.

Nosh

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NOSH promotes 'healthy eating for all'. NOSH has a huge target market as it is also suitable for people with weight issues, high cholesterol & blood pressure levels, and diabetes - over 1 million people have these lifestyle diseases. NOSH has 100 + delicious recipes (traditional & modern), beautiful photos (& cover), 10+ pages on nutrition and is 100% NZ. Help the nation get healthy.

Simply Irresistible French Desserts

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Have you ever dreamt of a fabulous French "patisserie"? Do you enjoy baking for your family and friends, or do you simply have a sweet tooth? If either applies to you, this is the book you need. Full of truly fabulous and easy-to-make recipes, it is your key to the kingdom of sweetness and will guarantee your reputation as a chef. It is made up of three sections dedicated respectively to chocolate puddings, fruit desserts and finger food. The recipes, by a French author who lives in New Zealand, are original, authentic and simply irresistible, and all use readily available ingredients. Beautiful colour-pictures illustrating every single dessert throughout the book make it a delight to look at and will tempt you to demonstrate your talent in the kitchen. Whatever dessert you decide to try out, you won't be disappointed. Be prepared to have your guests begging for more!

Passion Chocolat

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French-born Christelle Le Ru is the award-winning author of Simply Irresistible French Desserts and French Fare. In Passion Chocolat she shares her lifelong love of chocolate with a collection of decadent yet easy recipes. Reminiscent of childhood memories, luxury, sweetness and sensuality, chocolate is more than just food - it is therapy.

Sensational Salad's

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A good salad with just enough interesting dressing to liven it up is a real treat. When the author asked members of the audience at cooking demos to say what topic they would like the authors to write about they said Salads ,as most they made themselves were boring.

Digby Law's Vegetable Cookbook

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When this book was first published in 1978 it became an instant classic; it has been reprinted over 16 times and is still recognised as one of the best vegetable recipe collections available. It provides over 400 superb recipes that make the most of the combinations, flavours and textures of delicious fresh New Zealand produce. Recipes include side dishes, salads, mains, desserts, dressings and sauces. Digby Law's Vegetable 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. Now back in print for the first time in almost 10 years, this classic deserves a place in every New Zealand kitchen.

Digby Law's Pickle & Chutney Cookbook

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Digby Law's Pickle & Chutney Cookbook is a New Zealand classic used and respected by home cooks and professionals alike. This indispensable reference contains 300 easy-to-make recipes for chutneys, relishes, sauces, oils, pickles, jellies, vinegars and mustards. Discover traditional preserves from Europe and North America, exotic specialties from Asia and Latin America, and enjoy familiar New Zealand favourites. This classic deserves a place in every New Zealand kitchen.

Hook It and Cook It - Fish Without Fuss

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Fairly and squarely aimed at anyone who might need a bit of help in the kitchen when faced with the prospect of cooking freshly caught fish and seafood, Hook It and Cook It is a new edition of Noel Holmes' popular 1960s classic first published as Just Cooking, Thanks. This collection of Holmes' columns is as fresh today as the fish he would catch, clean cook and subsequently write about in his hugely popular column Auckland Star column of the 1950s and '60s, 'Just Looking, Thanks'. Holmes wrote with great dollops of humour and common sense so that, in his own words, 'any tyro who cannot deal with a bucket of scallops or a live crayfish after reading this book just has not been paying attention'. Now, over 40 years later, his wonderfully informal collection of recipes is still as useful as it ever was. Not least because as well as learning how to make a sauce or poach a fillet or figure out what to do with paua and other shellfish, you'll also be enormously entertained by Holmes' easy writing style, described by Warwick Roger as 'the best columnist this country has had'.

A Buyer's Guide To New Zealand Olive Oil

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:25:11 +1200

From fledgling status a decade or so ago, the New Zealand olive oil industry has grown in leaps and continues to flourish. Today there are hundreds of producers, from boutique outfits to large-scale operators, putting top-quality, home-grown olive oil on our tables and into the export market. Like the NZ wine industry, the olive oil business has its fair share of mavericks and growers whose vision - along with typical Kiwi grit - is at last beginning to pay dividends. This new book is an essential directory of brands for anyone who wants to explore the vibrant tastes of New Zealand olive oil.

From Tauhara's Kitchen

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From Tauhara's Kitchen presents over 120 delicious and easy-to-prepare recipes from the Tauhara Centre, near Taupo. Many requests from visitors have prompted them to share their kitchen secrets. Compiler, Cathy Stevens, has included mouth-watering recipes for soups, salads, main courses, side dishes, desserts and breakfasts and guarantees every recipe has been tested and enjoyed. TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK

Kiwi Kitchens Indian Cuisine

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This is the quintessenial Indian cookbook. It combines easy and quick recipes with readily available ingredients. Nancy's adaptations of traditional appetising Indian recipes can be enjoyed all year round. Included are also guilt free enticing recipes for the more health conscious. Whatever your preference, Nancy lifts the veil of mystery on Indian cooking and bings it into your kitchen for your enjoyment and pleasure. TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK

The Snapper Cookbook

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Snapper is without question one of New Zealand's favourite table fish, and the creamy white flesh has a texture and taste that lends itself to many styles of cooking. These recipes are unpretentious, simple and delicious. Also included is a step-by-step guide to gutting and filleting your snapper. TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK

The Kiwi Smoker

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A guide to preparing food using a process which has its origins in the days when preservation of food was not as simple as just throwing it in the fridge. Smoking ensured that foods would last until the next hunting season. By using salt to draw out moisture over a period of days, or even weeks, the meat would eventually achieve a moisture content that wouldn't allow bacteria to set in. Hanging the meat in the smoke of a fire helped to draw out further moisture while also adding flavour and the smoke itself may have played a part in the preservation process. The book is a start-to-finish guide covering cold and hot smoking and includes: preparing the smoker; preparing the food; brining and different brine recipes; saltwater and freshwater fish; shellfish; chicken and birds; sausages; cheese. The book also has a variety of recipes that use smoked food. TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK

Fat Man Cooks

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A collection of healthy mouth-watering recipes and practical tips on better eating from Paul and Caroline Jeffreys. Paul is the author of the best-selling Diary of a Fat Man. 'It's easy and inexpensive to eat healthily.' The follow-up to the best-selling Diary of a Fat Man. In this second book, Paul Jeffreys shares the recipes and eating tips that helped him lose a massive 64 kg. The emphasis is on simple, delicious, tasty food that is also easy on the pocket. This book dispels the myth that healthy eating is complicated and expensive. Each of the 90 recipes takes no longer than half-an-hour and a few pans to cook - with an average cost of 15 dollars to feed four people. Introduced in Paul's chatty style, these recipes make eating healthily straightforward and easy to incorporate into your lifestyle. Also included are menu plans, detox plans, what dishes to choose when you are eating out and other key tips to health and wellbeing. A chapter called 'The Healthy Household' covers what you need in your fridge and pantry. TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK

Every Kitchen Tells a Story

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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 TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK

Best Baking (revised edition)

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Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy

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Aimed at children aged between eight and 14 years, this cook book features a range of fun characters, including a skateborder and his dog who sometimes help with the recipes. The tone is light-hearted and relaxed and the recipes are carefully devised so that they work out every time. Features include a cross-referenced index, cooking tips, and sections on safety, cleanliness and equipment. TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK

Alison Holst's Best Mince Recipes

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Alison Holst's Best Mince Recipes will show you how versatile minced beef and lamb can be. Mince is incredibly popular & great value for money. With a copy of this book, and minced beef or lamb on hand, you will be amazed at the results.

Alison Holst's Soup Book

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Soup is the ultimate comfort food - heartwarming,nourishing and satisfying. Alison Holst's Soup Book will inspire you to serve a wide range of delicious soups,from made in minutes family fillers to stylish starters for your friends and guests.

Alison Holst's Best Baking

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A great deal of mouthwatering baking has come out of the Holst kitchen over the years. Best Baking is a collection of Alison's most popular, tried and true recipes. Contents: 1. Weights and measures; 2. Before you start mixing; 3 Fuss free biscuits; 4. easy piklets; 5. simple scones; 6. uncooked squares; 7. Muesli bars; 8. teatime treats#; 9. Gingerbread; 10. Cakes for the family; 11. Coffee cakes; 12. Dessert and dinner part cakes; 13. cooked squares and slices; 14. Sweet loaves; 15. Index

Really Easy Chicken

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Delight your family and friends with exciting new ideas, as well as updated old favourites - all with a minimum of time and effort. Contents: 1. Roast with a difference; 2. Great ideas for pre-cooked chicken; 3. One pan dinner; 4. Ethnic chicken treats; 5. Spicy Chicken Dishes; 6. Inviting Barecues and Grills; 7. Chicken Salads; 8. Adding the Trimmings; 9. Homemade chicken stock

Marvellous Meals without Meat

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Fish Dishes Fish always provides a great alternative to meat for any meal.Cooked simply to make the most of its low fat advantages it provides a healthy change from meat. Canned fish is always an option too.It is a useful pantry ingredient and,with plenty of fish varieties to choose from,there is no way you will tire of this alternative to meat. Meatless Meals You don't need to be a vegetarian to enjoy meals without meat.The range of foods and flavour combinations using meatless ingredients is huge and the cost is usually significantly cheaper than meaty options. It doesn't matter if you are looking for a light meal or something more substantial,you wil see from these ideas that there is an abundance of delicious meatless meal choices.

Scrummy Slices

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from the introduction "There are a few essentials required for you to be an expert slice baker assured of success every time. Of course,one of my books is a must,followed by a set of metric measuring cups and spoons,a saucepan,wooden spoon,a slice tin and some baking paper,and perhaps an egg beater if you want to get into meringuey things.It is also important to read the recipe carefully before you start to cook.Once you are set up with these basics,you are in the successful scrummy slice business forever.

Creative Chicken

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A handy little softback book with tasty chicken recipes for Nibbles and Light Meals - when you need soomething satisfying but not substantial,fresh cooked or smoked chicken provides a good ingredient to start with. Maybe it's leftover cooked chicken you have that you mix with white sauce or turn into a delicious soup. Whatever your light meal requirements are,this chapter will have them covered with a variety of simple.satisfying ideas. Main Course Chicken - Fresh or from the freezer,chicken has to be one of the more useful foods we have to work with to produce memorable meals. Remove the skin before cooking and you have a low fat main dish base that combines witih just about any flavour to produce a meal that's appetising and good for you too.

The Pruning Specialist

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In order to be a successful gardener you have to know how to prune - whether to improve growth, increase fruiting qualities or to enable the plant to grow in space-restricted areas or cold environments. This practical book provides advice on pruning garden plants, from infancy to maturity. Included is detailed advice on renovating neglected plants, from shrubs and climbers to fruit trees and bushes. There is also a fun element, with instructions for creating topiary in the garden.

The First Time Garden Specialist

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Guided inspiration and practical preparation are the foundations of an individual and beautiful garden. This book offers first-time gardeners the opportunity to develop an understanding of simple design and planning principles, as well as providing advice on the best plant varieties for produce and for ornament; allowing them to create an interesting garden in any sort of location. "The First-Time Garden Specialist" shows how to assess a plot and how to start planning the design. It also explains which tools and materials might be required. Basic construction options are also included, such as creating privacy, paths, water features and play areas. The book also contains a host of suggestions for the kinds of plants that can be grown and the containers that can be used. This compact book looks at a number of garden scenarios in detail and explains the kinds of things that need to be thought through, such as types and styles, options and designs, key elements etc. Bright photographs and instructive illustrations of a huge variety of plants and required techniques really bring this book to life.

Choc o late

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Good news for chocoholics everywhere! In recent years studies have shown that dark chocolate is a potent antioxidant involved in lowering the levels of free-radicals in the blood,and given that prolonged and high level exposure to free-radicals has been linked to cardiovascular disease and some cancers,anything that can lower the level of free-radicals is a potential health benefit. Chocolate is derived from the cacao bean,and has been used by indigenous tribes in South and Central America for thousands of years for its medicinal purposes. This fabulous book looks at the history and healing powers of chocolate and provides delicious recipes for all occasions.

Mangoes and Curry Leaves

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Part travel essay,part recipe journal,and completely compelling. A culinary journey through the great subcontinent Bangladesh,India,Nepal,Pakistan,Sri Lanka. TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK

Fandango

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In recent years, books about entertaining, in a never-ending quest to sell as many units as possible, have wandered away from their true mission. Now, nearly every title focuses on making it quick and effortless, with easy-this and store-bought that, and the specious promise that you needn't work to throw a great party. But, in fact, working is what makes a great party, and there are a lot of people who love to do it - as proven by the entire career of Martha Stewart. Some readers may want to get dinner on the table as quickly as possible; this book is not for them. "Fandango" is about making it memorable: making it big, making it participatory, and making it cohesive. Sometimes the food is rustic, inexpensive, and simple to cook: a fiesta luncheon of Mexican dishes, or the Summer Day barbecue. Sometimes it's downright indulgent - a truffle dinner, or a romantic supper. The 125 recipes run the gamut from traditional American and Mexican food to exotic Indian, rustic Italian and Spanish, and even a wee bit O'Scottish. In wine-country style, every course is paired with a wine - both a general varietal suggestion and a specific bottle. Sometimes beer. Or watermelon margaritas. TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK

Digby Law's Soup Cookbook

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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. TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK

Storey's Guide to Raising Meat Goats

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:25:11 +1200

Imported chevon from Australia and New Zealand has more than doubled in the past decade and industry studies estimate that the market will continue to grow by 10 to 15 percent annually for the foreseeable future, making goat the fastest growing meat business in North America. Add to these numbers the fact that chevon is lower in calories and fat and higher in protein than other red meats, and the future looks right indeed for goat producers. Now author Maggie Sayer adds "Storey's Guide To Raising Meat Goats" to the popular series that has guided countless farmers through the day-to-day tasks of animal care. Sayer thoroughly explains the basics of selecting a breed, buyng the goats, and raising healthy animals. She explains how goats think and how to handle, house, and transport them properly. There is plenty of basic health care information for preventing disease, addressing common ailments and breeding safely. Finally, a wealth of information is offered on catering to ethnic populations and marketing the product. With this invaluable resource, experienced and novice farmers alike will find raising goats to be immensely satisfying and profitable. TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK

Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep

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For 17 years readers have turned to Storey Books for advice on raising animals. Our Modern Way series of six books has sold more than 1,000,000 copies. In an effort to provide readers with the best how-to animal books on the market we are completely updating all six Modern Way titles and reintroducing them as part of our Guide to Raising series. The photo shown is not the cover of book we have available currently. Written by experts, these guides give novice and experienced livestock farmers all they need to know to successfully keep and profit from animals. Each book includes information on selection, housing, space requirements, breeding and birthing techniques, feeding, behavior, and health concerns and remedies for illness. The books also address the business of raising animals -- processing meat, milk, eggs, and more. The authors were chosen not only for their expertise but also for their ability to explain the ins and outs of animal husbandry in an inviting and authoritative manner. Whether readers are ready to start an entire herd or flock or are considering purchasing their first animal, Storey's Guide to Raising series offers vital information; each book is an indispensable reference. TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK

A Photographic Guide to Birds of New Zealand

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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. TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK

The Compost Specialist

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In recent times, people have become much more ecologically aware and also more keen to minimize their carbon footprint. This, coupled with the pressure from governments to recycle household waste, means that creating and using garden compost is becoming almost essential knowledge.This guide gives gardeners all the information they need about starting to make their own compost, storing it and using it. Information on different types of compost - what they consist of, what they are good for and how they are best stored - is given, before moving on to explore in detail how to create your own compost. Guidance is also given for those who wish to construct their own compost bin. There are specific chapters explaining wormeries and green manuring, as well as a wealth of information on seed and potting composts. This is a really thorough guide for anyone wanting to make and use their own compost. TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK

Vintage New Zealand Launches

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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. TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK

Paua Craft

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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.

New Zealand - Portrait of a Nation

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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.

Coastal Kitchen

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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. TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK

Mr Bliss

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A brand new edition of the long unavailable children's story, written and illustrated by the author of The Hobbit and Letters from Father Christmas, with newly scanned manuscript pages and redesigned text. Professor J.R.R. Tolkien invented and illustrated the book of Mr Bliss's adventures for his own children when they were very young. The story is reproduced here exactly as he created it -- handwritten with lots of detailed and uproarious colour pictures. This is a complete and highly imaginative tale of eccentricity. Mr Bliss, a man notable for his immensely tall hats and for the girabbit in his garden, takes the whimsical decision to buy a motor car. But his first drive to visit friends quickly becomes a catalogue of disasters. Some of these could be blamed on Mr Bliss's style of driving, but even he could not anticipate being hijacked by three bears. As for what happened next -- the readers, whether young or old, will want to discover for themselves. Thankfully all ended well, and even the yellow motor car with red wheels (to which Mr Bliss has taken an understandable and great dislike), came in useful at the end! TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK

First Offender

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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.

Never Back Down

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Gideon Tait was born in Wellington but raised in the godfearing,sometimes stern but often gentle atmosphere of rural central Otago and Southland in the 1920s.He first worked as a young farm labourer,a freezing-worker and a railwayman,but on turning twenty-one was able to fulfill his single minded ambition to become a policeman. He was to become one of the most controversial as well as one of the most respected police officers in the history of the force. Throughout his career he established a reputation as a police officer unflinchingly resolute in his campaign against lawbreaking - the hard line viewpoint he still adheres to in this book on his life. It's a book full of the challenges and rewards he found in police work,with no punches pulled on many matters still of public concern. Basically it's the story of a man who in everything he did kept to the conviction that meant most to him - NEVER BACK DOWN.

The Dilessi Murders - Greek Brigands and English Hostages

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This work tells the story of how in 1870, four travellers in Dilessi, Greece, three British and one Italian, were kidnapped by a gang of bandits and held for ransom. The negotiations were botched and eventually the four were murdered. The episode severely tested the relations of the young Greek state with Britain, under Gladstone at the time, and a country that had done much to help it gain its independence from the Turkish Ottoman Empire. The story throws light upon Greece and British diplomacy. One chapter of the book, "Truth and Ethnic Truth", caused some offence in Athens at the time but has since been considered as an analysis of the modern Greek mind. The book was written in 1961.

Law and Order

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Considering Law & Order's popularity, over 88 million viewers watch it and its spinoffs and reruns each week, the dearth of books about the show is fairly surprising. This literary tribute, divided neatly into three sections, is more than a fetishist's bedside companion. Wolf, the show's creator, offers a brisk introduction, setting the tone with some revealing background tidbits (e.g., Wolf and his colleagues chose a bifurcated format for the show so it could be syndicated as either a half-hour or full-hour show). "Anatomy of a Crime Scene," by far the most revealing section, takes a 2002 episode, "Oxymoron," and explains how it came together, bit by bit. Wolf gives everyone e.g., the police technical consultant, the executive producer, the actor playing a corpse (she was paid $161 for the day's work)a few crisp, concise paragraphs to explain their contributions. The "Scenes of the Crime" portion shares photos of the central crime scenes (taken by Burstein, the show's still photographer). While some of the images are too obviously composed, most are impossible to distinguish from real crime scene shots. The book's final section, "In the Criminal Justice System," which gives a loving overview of the show's major players (including Paul Sorvino, Angie Harmon and Jerry Orbach), is, while good enough, probably for serious fans only, as casual readers may not be as interested in learning, for example, why the character Detective Sergeant Phil Cerreta is a snappy dresser. Altogether, this is a simple, classy and authoritative gift book. B&w photos OUT OF STOCK

Hanlon A Casebook

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Minnie Dean,the respectable ex-schoolmistress who was so proud of her garden.....did she use it as a graveyard and was she the merciless poisoner of legend? Was Charles Clements fully sane when he butchered his wife with a tomahawk? Did Hugh Sweeney,in fact,kill his mistress and set fire to her cottage to cover his crime? These and other criimes are described in Hanlon:A Casebook,a selection of many of the famous cases,mainly murder,that were defended by Alfred Charles Hanlon. In the latter years of the nineteenth century and in the first three decades of the the twentieth,Hanlon's name was a legend in law. While carving out a one-man law practice from the entrenched partnerships of Otago's legal society,"Alf" Hanlon was to defend,usually with dramatic success,a great number of murder cases.Whatever the outcome,the cases described herein show the skill and originality that were to give Hanlon a place in New Zealand's legal history.

Zero - Alpha The NZ Police Armed Offenders Squad Official History

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Port Arthur,Dunblane,Aramoana,Raurimu - they are names synonymous with civilian massacres,symptoms of an increasingly violent society. ZERO-ALPHA takes you behind the scenes with the New Zealand Police Armed Offenders Squads and Anti terrorist squad,and brings together never-before-published material that is provocative and revealing. This book,with accounts written by the police involved,will give you an unrivalled insight into some of the tragedies and near tragedies in New Zealand history,and help explain the biggest question of all:Why? From the days of the Armed Constabulary to the point where women are now in charge of an Armed Offenders Squad,ZERO-ALPHA will allow you to discover why the AOS was created in the first place,how its members cope under pressure,and what really happened in some high-profile cases.

Il Dottore - The Double Life of a Mafia Doctor

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IL DOTTORE is the gripping account of how a 'nerdy Jewish kid' from the Bronx became physician to New York godfathers like John Gotti, Carlos Gambino and Joe Bonanno. In Mafia circles he became known simply as Il Dottore. At the same time he was gaining a reputation as a top cardiac surgeon. Author Ron Felber paints a vivid portrait of Il Dottore's amazing double life during the 1970s and'80s. When he wasn't making house calls on Dons,the doctor was asked to dispose of evidence such as bullets used in hits,medical records and other sensitive material,and also acted as a courier while attending international medical conferences. In return,he was welcomed into an exciting and glamorous underworld of disco,drugs,high-stakes gambling and beautiful women. But when an informant ended up on his operating table - and at his mercy - his two worlds collided,with devastating consequences. Torn between his loyalty to La Cosa ostra and his devotion to the Hippocratic Oath,Il Dottore followed his heart.It was a decision that would change his life forever.

Fear and loathing The Strange and Terrible Saga of Hunter S Thompson

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Hunter S Thompson was the quintessential outlaw journalist, the one true prince of Gonzo, and an American legend. In this "violently unauthorized" biography, Paul Perry takes an unprecedented look at this man who is a horror to some and a hero to others, and the result is a sharp and savvy profile of one of the most provocative voices and distinctive personalities of our time.

Forging Dragons

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INSPIRATIONS, APPROACHES ADN TECHNIQUES FOR DRAWING AND PAINTING DRAGONS The entire collection of John Howe's dragon art, created over his 30-year career, is presented in one breathtaking volume. This book offers a personal exploration by John of the inspirations and techniques he uses to render these amazing beasts. Each dragon is gloriously presented on a double page spread; accompanying this is a series of pages where John reveals how he forged each one through working sketches and reference material. From fire dragons erupting from molten depths, through sea dragons churning stormy seas, every medieval, celtic, gothic and sci-fi icon is represented. Fascinating text reveals the myths behind each dragon, as well as an exploration on its render, with full captions, annotations, highlighted details and design elements. Review: "Peek within at some of the most vivid depictions of this beast that belongs to us all.... Praised be John Howe and may the fire within him never be extinguished." - from the foreword by Guillermo del Toro" AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY: John Howe is one of the world's most renowned fantasy artists, probably best known for his 20 year stint as an artist on the Tolkien list, and his work as Conceptual Designer alongside Alan Lee on the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy. He is a prominent and active member of the worldwide fantasy art community, and holds regular exhibitions and lectures on his work around the world. John lives in Switzerland. TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK

The Gluten-Free Cookbook

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OVER 50 SIMPLE, DELICIOUS RECIPES FOR GLUTEN-FREE LIVING Gluten-free cooking does not have to be laborious and disappointing. There are delicious dishes for all the family and for all occasions, as well as tips on what to avoid, where to look out for hidden gluten, and how to eat naturally gluten-free food. With recipes, such as Lamb and Lime Burgers with Peanut Sauce, Crunchy Polenta Fish Cakes, and Chocolate and Cherry Torte, gluten-free doesn't have to mean pleasure-free. The book is divided into main meals, side dishes, baking and desserts. Baked goods are the most obvious source of gluten, so we have dedicated a whole section containing many useful recipes to help you find that elusive taste and texture that can be absent from gluten-free cooking. After trying a few of these delicious recipes, you won't even remember that you are eating gluten-free. TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK

Field Guide to New Zealand wildlife

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A concise and comprehensive guide to New Zealand fauna, providing information on over 250 commonly encountered species. Including accessible text and distribution maps to help describe each animal, where it lives, what it's called and what it does. Superb colour photography. Suitable for travellers, tourists and students. TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK

Northland's Top Spots

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This latest addition to New Holland's 'Top Spots' range takes the reader on a tour through more than 50 of the beauty spots and cultural must-sees of New Zealand's historic and photogenic north, including but not limited to: beautiful bays and beaches, from tiny secluded coves to the monumental Ninety Mile Beach or pretty Baylys Beach; magnificent headlands and peninsulas, including Cape Reinga, Aupouri, Tawharanui; historic sites, including Waitangi, Russell and Kerikeri; cultural attractions, from the Hundertwasser toilets at Kawakawa to the Matakohe Kauri Museum; natural phenomena, from the marine reserve at Goat Island to Waipoua Forest (home of the giant kauri Tane Mahuta). 'Top Spots' titles are a great source of inspiration for family outings and make the perfect gift for visitors from farther afield. TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK

Maori

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A PHOTOGRAPHIC AND SOCIAL HISTORY Renowned historian Michael King (1945-2004) presents a comprehensive and searching documentary of Maori culture and society, and Maori-Pakeha contact, conflict and co-operation. From the earliest daguerreotype around 1852 to the strong protest images of the 1990s, King records and analyses changes and upheaval in the commentary that is always intelligent and objective. This book leaves the reader with not only a better understanding of the past but a challenge for the future. AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY: Michael King became New Zealand's leading writer on Maori history. Until his untimely death in 2004, he contributed a wealth of research and literature, including several biographies of influential Maori leaders, a prize-winning television series on Maori life and the bestselling The Penguin History of New Zealand. King was awarded an OBE for services to literature and, in 2003, the inaugural Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement in non-fiction. TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK

Hidden Gems of Northland

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Fancy a barefoot sand dune safari at Te Paki? Ever wanted to explore the heritage building where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed? Or spot the world's smallest dolphin? Whether you prefer a leisurely ramble through local museums, glow-worm caves or country churches, or if you'd rather hit the bike trails, scuba dive or lounge with the locals in the best pubs, Hidden Gems of Northland opens up a treasure chest of curiosities and activities to be discovered just north of Auckland. Included are handy lists of the best things to do and see from Kaipara Harbour to Cape Reinga, the Far North and right around the East Cape. Find out all about the geography, climate, forest and bird life of the area, as well as fascinating historical characters such as King Bill, Cannibal Jack and Opo the dolphin among others. As well as this, the book is a handy guide to the best scenic reserves, hill-top views, beaches, dunes, wetlands, local attractions, campgrounds, scenic waterfalls and birding spots. TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK

A Photographic Guide to Trees of New Zealand