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Motorcycle Road Trips Across New Zealand showcases some of the best rides to take in NZ.

High Hopes and Big Dreams tells the stories of high hopes and bitter discontent in small town NZ.

A Walk A Day has 365 short walks (and a bonus walk for the leap year)

Te Ra Kura Ki Aotearoa familiarises children and their parents with the school day in Aotearoa.

The Great Kiwi School Day familiarises children and their parents with the kiwi school day.

New Zealand Bird Calls: Listen with a QR Code, is a handy-sized guide.

Nowhere Far from the Sea is a compilation of quotes about New Zealand.

Ten true stories of daring and danger from New Zealand adventurers.

Life on Fodder Farm is the Stewart's journey through a year living with the land.

T? te Kiwi 123 Puka Whakakarakara is the te reo M?ori version of The Great Kiwi 123 Colouring Book.

This is 1987. Everybody's world is about to fall apart. Welcome to Love & Money: The Writer's Cut.

Conspiracy theories: What do people believe, and why? How have they come to this place, and what does it mean for us all? By speaking to experts and those with personal experience of conspiracy culture, Dylan Reeve conveys what it means to believe and their relation to modern Aoteaora. Fake Believe should leave you feeling informed about our current time, and some of what's come before. It should offer an understanding of what others believe, and it should deliver a fairly consistent series of 'WTF' moments.

200 quirky, unusual and beautiful destinations that are off the beaten track.

Brian Parkinson follows the main highways and back country roads, stopping off at New Zealand's most spectacular locations. Parkinson writes that 'natural history is as much about history as it is about nature' and examines how New Zealand's natural environment has dramatically changed since people first stepped ashore.

Compact and easy-to-use guide, ideal for pocket or backpack reference.

Inspired by the adventure annuals of the 50s and 60s, Flying Furballs Take-off! is a large format full-color collection of stories and fun facts for fans of the hilarious, adventure-filled series Includes: An exciting 25 page full-color comic (split over 4 sections)Maps and character biosHow to draw Flying Furballs charactersA look and find spreadCut-away diagrams of iconic WW1 aircraftPuzzling problems with the code-crackers at Barkly ParkFunnies and comic stripsDogfight tactics and maneuversAnd an outrageous new standalone Furballs story--an excerpt from Major Tom's autobiography High as a Kite! Crammed with illustrations, hilarious antics, hair-raising aerobatic action and amazing facts and diagrams, Flying Furballs Take-Off! is everything you'd expect from a Donovan Bixley book. It is a fun introduction to the world of Flying Furballs for readers new to the existing nine chapter books. Also, Flying Furballs Take-Off! is a great continuation of the series for existing fans.

Planning for retirement can be a scary thought, whether it is just around the corner or years in the future.

A selected group of NZ writers have chosen a favourite New Zealander to write an essay on. These pieces are personal, illuminating and often moving. Around 5,000 words per essay, the writers had full choice on who to write about and what approach to take, so there is great variety in the styles. Writers are; Lloyd Jones on Paul Melser (potter), Paula Morris on Matiu Rata (politician), Catherine Robertson on Dame Margaret Sparrow (doctor and health advocate), Greg McGee on Ken Gray (all black), Stephanie Johnson on Carole Beu (bookseller), Malcolm Mulholland on Ranginui Walker(academic) Selina Tusitala Marsh on Albert Wendt (writer), Elspeth Sandys on Rewi Alley (writer and activist), and Paul Thomas on John Wright (cricketer).

Poppa reveals a war medal in his hand to his grandson. Manu asks, 'Did you win it?' 'Sort of, a King gave it to me,' the old man says. He then tells Manu how his Anzac platoon rescued the Greek King, Prime Minister and the rest of their party on a Greek Island during World War II.

Extraordinary stories from a lifetime spent conducting interviews. This is the world of the dreaded door-knock from the other side of the door. Trish Palmer has been working as an interviewer and area manager for market research companies for over 20 years, invited into the homes and private lives of an astonishing array of folk from every lifestyle imaginable. Her experiences on the job entail everything from bare bottoms to angry cats, the desperately struggling to the well-off, and everyone in between. There is comedy and sadness, surprises and the downright odd, from witches to boat-builders, dope growers and more. Poignant, hilarious, and always thought-provoking, this is a highly entertaining read.

Retired judge Rosemary Riddell shares her reminiscences of life on the bench, complete with its humour, frustrations and poignant moments. A unique glimpse into a world most of us can only imagine, her story is a fascinating commentary on New Zealand life from the point of view of a woman involved in the top levels of our justice system.

A delightful story for younger children about a Little Rhino who gets really mad but can't explain why. In the end, everything works out just as it should! What Do You Need, Little Rhino? shows children how to find comfort when everything gets too much.

Michael Kenneth Moore was probably New Zealand's last working-class Prime Minister and while the book is inevitably political, it is also a remarkable New Zealand story about an ordinary kiwi achieving extraordinary things.

Donovan Bixley re-tells the story of how Maui captured the secret of fire.

One Lonely Kakapo has been a classic New Zealand counting book since the early 1990s when it won the Russell Clark Award. It combines counting with our native fauna and flora, stunningly illustrated by one of our most celebrated nature artists, with a memorable rhyme kids have loved for generations.

An hilarious tale about an epic event, written from a unique perspective. The Tour Aotearoa is a mountain bike 'brevet' (a timed, long-distance cycling event) covering the length of New Zealand. The writer took part in the 2018 edition of the Tour and wrote about his experiences.

Moon is sad. She feels dull next to her bright happy sister, Sun. She hides away at night until Sun tells Moon how special she is and how she would love to share the sky with her. This beautifully illustrated children's book explains how our differences are our strengths and how together we can make the world a better place!

Charles Upham was the most highly decorated soldier in the Commonwealth forces of WWII, and could arguably be called the bravest soldier of the war. He won two Victoria Crosses (the only combat soldier ever to do so) and in the opinion of his superiors deserved many more.