The Fascinating History of Toys & Games Around the World by Warwick Henderson
Category: Sale Book | Reading Level: very good
An illustrated history of toys and games showing how they reflect the events, technological advances,innovative materials and social concerns of each era, from games in Egypt, to model cars, trains, and spaceships through to recent franchise toys such as Star Wars. Toy collectors and history buffs. Ther ...Show more
The Battlecruiser New Zealand - A Gift to Empire by Matthew J. Wright
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This book tells the story of HMS New Zealand, a battlecruiser paid for by the people of New Zealand in 1909, and when Japan was perceived as a threat in Australasia and the Pacific. Born of the collision between New Zealand's patriotic dreams and European politics, the tale of HMS New Zealand is further ...Show more
Okay Boomer: New Zealand in the Swinging Sixties by Ian Chapman
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OK Boomer! New Zealand in the Swinging Sixties looks at Politics, Sport, Wining & Dining, fashion, night life and everything 60s in a highly illustrated format. Based on the hugely successful Weekly News titles published by Moa back in the early 90's. This title will take us on a nostalgic trip down ...Show more
Living On Shaky Ground - The science and story behind New Zealand’s earthquakes by Matthew Wright
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What makes our isles so shaky? Why was Christchurch not the first of our big quakes? Any why won’t it be our last? This book investigates our turbulent tectonics. It tells us how earthquakes are measured and described, and how scientists predict future shakes. It details New Zealand’s lesser-known quake ...Show more
To Be Fair - Confessions of a District Court Judge by Rosemary Riddell
Category: Sale Book | Reading Level: very good
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 th ...Show more
Michael Cullen Labour Saving: A Memoir by Michael Cullen
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Secondhand. A fascinating and in-depth insight into the extraordinary career of one of our most important politicians, who was instrumental in shaping the development of Aotearoa New Zealand. In this clever, witty and detailed memoir, Hon Sir Michael Cullen describes his lengthy political career, incl ...Show more
Tranquillity and Ruin by Danyl McLauchlan
Category: Sale Book | Reading Level: near fine
Danyl McLauchlan wanted to get closer to the hidden truth of things. But it was starting to look like the hidden truth of things was that nothing was real, everything was suffering, and he didn’t really exist. In these essays Danyl explores ideas and paths that he hopes will make him freer and happier – ...Show more
Funny As by Horan Paul Matthews Philip
Category: Sale Book | Reading Level: good-very good
From the Kiwi Concert Party to The Topp Twins, Billy T. James to Rose Matafeo, Fred Dagg to Flight of the Conchords, New Zealanders have made each other laugh in ways distinctive to these islands. Funny As tells the story of comedy in this country through more than 300 pictures and an engaging text base ...Show more
Making History by Phillips Jock
Category: Sale Book | Reading Level: very good
The story of one historian, and a country, awakening to New Zealands past. Men no longer whisper Revolution, they shout it; and they no longer carry banners, but throw bricks Letter home from Harvard, 1970. Jock Phillips grew up in post-war Christchurch where history meant Ancient Greece and home was En ...Show more
The Good Citizen by Denis Dwyer
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The illegitimate baby of an Anglo-Irish aristocrat, Tom Ryan and his family were banished from Ireland to the far ends of the earth: New Zealand. He went on to score the first points for the first All Blacks rugby team and have a huge influence on the development of tourism services in Taupo. He became ...Show more
Regions of New Zealand: an Easy Guide by Peter Dowling
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Where are the regions of New Zealand? How did they develop? What makes them special and cool to visit? Through maps, photos, fact boxes and simple text, Regions of New Zealand takes younger readers on a tour from Northland to Southland with fascinating insights into Maori rohe (regions), olden-day provi ...Show more