"Talk about the charge of the Light Brigade. The infantry said we were mad, and by Jove we were! We charged over barbed wire entanglements, over trenches..." The Troopers' Tale tells for the first time the exciting stories of the Otago mounted Rifles during their many overseas campaigns. It features compelling personal histories of the soldiers involved; all neatly placed alongside the provincial history of New Zealand. The Troopers' Tale features nearly 400 photographs, illustrations and maps - most of which have never been publ... read more

Safe Haven traces the life of Featherston Military Camp and, through letters, diaries and reminiscences, the men who lived there. The camp left a legacy in buildings, photographs and the site itself, now quiet land alongside State Highway Two, east of Featherston. The building of Featherston Military Camp in late 1915 transformed a stony paddock east of Featherston township in south Wairarapa into a ready-made barrack town which could house up to 8,000 raw soldiers at a time. Volunteers and conscripts from all parts of the ... read more

New Zealand is the first country to have compiled a checklist of its entire living and fossil biota. This trilogy provides a review and inventory of New Zealand's entire living and fossil biodiversity - an international effort involving 238 New Zealand and overseas specialists and the most comprehensive of its kind in the world. Together, the three volumes list every one of the approximately 56,120 living and 14,700 fossil species of New Zealand's plants, animal, fungi, and micro-organisms. These volumes are affiliated with Spec... read more

"It was interesting what people in the checkout line were buying: it was all comfort food. The man in front of me had eggs, bacon, cigarettes, beer. And here we were buying pink buns. No one was buying sensible emergency rations like baked beans..." "It was just the most wonderful feeling. A sense of hope, like a weed growing out of a crack. Just sitting in the sun listening to beautiful classical music amidst all the devastation..." Everyone in Christchurch has their own story of the quakes. There are heroic and brave stories rela... read more

Jono needs three things in a hurry: 1- a handkerchief, 2 - a friend, 2 - an amazing silvery dream machine of a scooter like Belinda the Biff’s. But first he has to go to the dentist’s. There, to him great surprise, he meets Grindle. Is he an alien? Is he a dream? No - he’s a Light-Being of Beaming! And he may just be the answer to Jono’s prayers …

Tales of Old Shaky is a compilation of ten beautiful stories of old New Zealand. The title comes from a name given to NZ because of its frequent seismic activity - the Shaky Isles. Featuring Janette’s beloved animals, the stories are all heartwarming tales of old-fashioned adventure, beautifully illustrated by Christine Hannah Grace with simple watercolours to appeal to old and young alike. For all who yearn for traditional story-telling and reflections of past eras, who long for a new ‘Little House on the Prairie&rsqu... read more

Whether grandkids are short like a snort, or gigantic like the Atlantic, they all have a special bond with their grandparents. With stunning illustrations, sweet rhyme, and heartfelt sentiments, Victoria M. Azaro handles sensitive issues with a dextrous touch. This is a book about building memories together ... and treasuring them always.

One girl. Seven snakes. And a sinister fate. After a mysterious birthday gift from her mother, Electra Skye soon discovers the secrets beneath Burrow House School and her life changes forever. Faced with unexpected dangers, Electra and her Charmer, Zach, must save a friend and seek to break the spells that bind a lost Pythian world. Electra will need to find that one thing inside of her that will give her the strength to challenge the superior and ominous snakes, forge her own destiny and gain back her freedom. Let the battle f... read more

A summer's day in the life of Siegfried, the large ginger cat from Geraldine, N.Z.

The life, likes and dislikes of Siegfried, a large ginger cat, as told from his point of view.

Mum is going out for a special night and needs to get ready. This is a story that all Mums with infants can relate to told through the eyes of a baby.

Dad is getting ready for work (with a bit of help from a toddler). All Dads will relate to this delightful story told through the eyes of a baby and is sure to bring a smile to the face.

You know your mum is absolutely the best at everything: champion cook, expert listener and general good sport - and when was the last time mum said no? So why not say thanks and make her smile with this book of witty and heart-warming quotations for the Bestest Mum Ever!

Throughout the centuries, poets have been inspired by mothers - their joys and sorrows, their loyalty and love, and the many trials and triumphs they experience as they watch their children grow. This exquisitely illustrated anthology contains inspiring and moving poetry for mothers by some of the best-loved writers in the English language, from Anne Bradstreet to William Wordsworth, and from Emily Dickinson to Rudyard Kipling.

You've got the best job in the world, apparently, but some days, when you're sleep deprived and the kids are driving you crazy, you wish you could have a day off. No chance!
This book is packed with witty and uplifting quotations to help you get through those manic moments and keep smiling, as only a mum can.

Behind every great figure is a mother telling them to stand up straight and never to go out without a clean hanky and decent underwear. Enjoy this witty and insightful collection of maternal wisdom from the mothers of the great and good; a testament to the adage that mum always knows best.

"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined". - Henry David Thoreau
Prepare for a grand adventure, instigate a little mischief and embrace a sunnier outlook with this book of feel-good quotations and quirky ideas that will keep you smiling all year.

Everything you ever wanted to know about the British but were too polite to ask.
This awfully helpful illustrated guide contains observations on all the things that make Britain great - from the undying love of a nice cuppa to the ceaseless discussion of the weather.

Crap day? Down in the dumps? Bottom fallen out of your world?
Never mind, cheer yourself up with this celebration of all things shit.

Through the centuries thousands of people have given their views on the meaning of life. It has been described as a joke and a tragedy, a journey of self-fulfilment and a calling to help others. Professor Kinnier's study screened quotations from hundreds of eminent people and analysed them to determine their thoughts on this eternal question. Ten themes emerged from the study: Life is to be enjoyed; We are here to help others; The meaning of life is a mystery; Life is meaningless; We are here to serve God; Life is a struggle; We ar... read more