The Age Code
What if the food you eat could rewind your biological clock? 'Clear and compelling' — Chris van Tulleken 'Really interesting and insightful' — Joe Wicks 'Fascinating' — Tim Spector From the rising incidence of cancer in the under-50s to increased infertility rates, there are signs everywhere that growing numbers of us are ageing too quickly. Why? Many believe there’s one...Paperback$2999Elsewhere:$3799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayRoadmap to Property Success
Ready to ditch the 9-to-5 and build lasting wealth through property? In Roadmap to Property Success, seasoned investor and coach Steve Goodey shares the exact strategies that helped him – and thousands of Kiwis – build sustainable property portfolios from scratch. With real-life lessons, hard-won wisdom, and zero sugar-coating, this is your no-BS guide to property investing in New Zealand....Paperback$3199Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayKitchen Confidential
The classic bestseller from the star of Parts Unknown and No Reservations: 25th Anniversary edition, with a new introduction by Irvine Welsh. BEFORE THERE WAS THE BEAR, THERE WAS BOURDAIN. ‘Elizabeth David written by Quentin Tarantino’ — A.A. Gill ‘Fantastic: as lip-smackingly seductive as a bowl of fat chips and pungent aioli’ — Daily Telegraph After twenty-five years of sex,...Paperback$2500Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayIf Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies
The founder of the field of AI risk explains why superintelligent AI is a global suicide bomb and we must halt development immediately. AI is the greatest threat to our existence that we have ever faced. The technology may be complex but the facts are simple. We are currently on a path to build superintelligent AI. When we do, it...Paperback$3200Elsewhere:$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayBaking and Pastry
Baking and Pastry, Third Edition continues its reputation as being a must-have guide for all culinary and baking and pastry students, as well as baking and pastry industry professionals. This new edition improves upon the last with the addition of hundreds of new recipes and photographs, along with revised, up-to-date information on creating spectacular pastries, desserts, and breads. New content...Hardback$20000Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeksLEGO Chain Reactions 2: Gravity Drop
Assemble a high-quality, foot-and-a-half tall chipboard gravity drop tower full of LEGO contraptions. Unleash a pack of 6 wooden balls from the starting gate and watch them race through a maze of twists and turns, sliding down ramps, flipping spinners, and whirling down a funnel before they finally plonk into their destined buckets. (All included right out of the box!)...Set$3600Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayBaked to Perfection
WINNER OF THE FORTNUM & MASON FOOD AND DRINK AWARDS 2022WINNER OF THE GUILD OF FOOD WRITERS SPECIALIST SUBJECT AWARD 2022FINALIST IN THE IACP AWARDS 2022 'I have nothing against gluten, but this book is just full of recipes I long to make' — Nigella Lawson The only gluten-free baking book you'll ever need, with delicious recipes that work perfectly...Hardback$5299Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips late AugustAstrophysics for People in a Hurry
There's no better guide through mind-expanding questions such as what the nature of space and time is, how we fit within the universe, and how the universe fits within us than Neil deGrasse Tyson. But today, few of us have time to contemplate the cosmos. So Tyson brings the universe down to Earth succinctly and clearly, with sparkling wit, in...Hardback$3300Elsewhere:$3599Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThe Launch Of Rocket Lab
The incredible story of Rocket Lab and its founder Sir Peter Beck. From a young age New Zealander Sir Peter Beck had his mind set on one thing: space. And as he tinkered with motorbikes in his parents' garage as a teenager, he was quietly forming a plan-a plan that would eventuate into the establishment of one of the most...Hardback$6000Elsewhere:$7500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThe Hunger Code
From the author of the multi-million-copy bestseller The Obesity Code comes The Hunger Code. For generations, we've accepted the story that weight loss never lasts - that as soon as you go off your diet or stop taking your medication you will revert to your old self and regain weight, and the dieting journey will start all over again. But...Paperback$3200Elsewhere:$3800Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayDiddly Squat: The Farmer's Dog
It's been another memorable year on Diddly Squat Farm - and another book full of hilarious stories. Clarkson's farm is the gift that keeps on giving, and now our hero has decided to bring his misunderstood entrepreneurial flair to bear on a new venture—a pub. Let the doors open on The Farmer's Dog. All British produce, Hawkstone beer on tap,...Paperback$3200Elsewhere:$3800Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todaySecret Lives of Colour
'A mind-expanding tour of the world without leaving your paintbox. Every colour has a story, and here are some of the most alluring, alarming, and thought-provoking. Very hard painting the hallway magnolia after this inspiring primer' SIMON GARFIELD THE MODERN CLASSIC, NOW BOLDER, BRIGHTER AND WITH 25 NEW COLOURS. The history of colour tells the vivid story of civilisation. From...Hardback$7000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayPractical Beekeeping in New Zealand
For more than 25 years, Practical Beekeeping in New Zealand has been the bible for New Zealand beekeepers. The only comprehensive guide to keeping bees in New Zealand, it provides both amateur and professional beekeepers with details on honey bee management throughout the year, advice on handling hive products, and information about many other beekeeping subjects. As well as being...Hardback$5200Elsewhere:$5999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThing Explainer
Thing Explainer by Randall Munroe offers an incredible journey into understanding the complex mechanisms behind everyday objects and phenomena using simple language and intriguing diagrams. Drawing from his immense talent for breaking down intricate concepts, Munroe uses witty blueprints to demystify things as varied as nuclear bombs and biro pens. His unique method hinges on using only the most commonly...Paperback$3600Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayApple
On April 1, 1976, two scruffy twentysomethings, both named Steve, founded a startup. Their goal: To bring the revolutionary power of computers to everyone. Over the next five decades, Apple reshaped the technology and cultural landscapes, introducing the public to breakthroughs like the mouse, laser printing, CD-ROM, WiFi, digital video, home networking, touchscreen phones, and tablets. Jobs’s obsessive eye for...Hardback$7999Elsewhere:$9000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayDiddly Squat
Jeremy Clarkson takes us into the pitfalls (and pratfalls) of his new life as a gentleman farmer in this thigh-slapping collection of stories from a year on Clarkson's Farm. Welcome to Clarkson's farm. It's an idyllic spot, offering picturesque views across the Cotswolds, bustling hedgerows, woodlands, and natural springs. Jeremy always liked the idea of being a farmer. But, while...Paperback$2400Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayMaterial World
A bold new story of human progress, told through six materials that built our world and will transform our future. For fans of Tim Marshall, Lewis Dartnell, Jared Diamond and Yuval Harari. The Sunday Times Bestseller and Radio 4 Book of the Week An Economist, Financial Times, Times and New Statesman Book of the Year Shortlisted for the FT Business...Paperback$2700Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayDiddly Squat: ‘Til The Cows Come Home
Jeremy takes us back to another year of life as a gentleman farmer at Diddly Squat - what could possibly go wrong this time? Welcome back to Clarkson's farm. At the end of Jeremy's first year, Diddly Squat farm rewarded him with profits of €144. And while he's mastered the art of moaning, challenges still abound. Who knew loading a...Paperback$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayAtmosphere
The new novel by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and Daisy Jones & The Six THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER 'Tipped to be this summer's biggest read' — SUNDAY TIMES 'A richly drawn page-turner' — OBSERVER 'Quite possibly our favourite TJR novel yet' — COSMOPOLITAN 'I absolutely adored this' — BRYONY GORDON...Hardback$4000Elsewhere:$5000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayDiddly Squat: Pigs Might Fly
Welcome back to Diddly Squat Farm, where Jeremy Clarkson's agricultural adventures continue unabated in Diddly Squat: Pigs Might Fly. Since seizing control of the farm three years ago, Jeremy has delved deeper into the mucky, unpredictable world of farming. This latest instalment offers more of his uniquely entertaining blend of wit, frustration, and unexpected triumphs. On the farm, Jeremy faces...Paperback$2400Elsewhere:$2600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today1001 Inventions
1001 Inventions is the companion to the record-breaking London exhibit (coming to NY, LA, and NGS). This book is rich with vibrant images and little-known facts that highlight revolutionising discoveries made throughout Muslim history. These discoveries effected world change and continue to shape our world today. 1001 Inventions - The Enduring Legacy of Muslim Civilization takes readers on a journey...Paperback$8500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksTriumph 650 & 750 2-Valve Unit Twins (63 - 83)
With a Haynes Manual, you can do it yourself, from simple maintenance to full repairs. Every Manual is based on a complete stripdown of the bike. Our authors and technicians work out the best methods to do a job and present this with the home mechanic in mind. Our Manuals have clear instructions and hundreds of photographs that show each...Paperback$9900Elsewhere:$10900Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 1 weekThe Design of Everyday Things
The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman is a groundbreaking exploration into the art and science of design. Through his expertise as a cognitive scientist, Norman unveils the ubiquitous design flaws in everyday objects that cause frustration and inefficiency, from misinterpreted door handles to baffling oven controls. This book delves deep into the critical role of user-centric design, which...Paperback$3499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayAn Introduction to the Spaceport Industry
This book provides a contemporary look at spaceports, not only from relevant technological drivers, policies, and legal perspectives, but also from impacts associated with airspace use and aviation stakeholders. Economic, business, financial, and environmental considerations; issues facing airports transitioning to air and space ports; and spaceport planning are discussed. Through case and event studies, research and analysis, along with information...Paperback$8999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksPapyrus
The bestselling phenomenon - a 6,000-year adventure through the history of books and reading FINANCIAL TIMES, ECONOMIST AND MAIL ON SUNDAY BOOK OF THE YEAR SHORTLISTED FOR THE BRITISH ACADEMY BOOK PRIZE 2023 'Outstanding, universal and unique' NEW YORK TIMES 'A literary phenomenon.' TLS 'Masterly.' ECONOMIST 'Mindboggling' TELEGRAPH Long before books were mass-produced, scrolls hand copied on reeds pulled from...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThe Complete Book of Spacecraft
Marvel at the history of space exploration through its daring vehicles, exhaustively chronicled in this authoritative volume featuring more than 250 artworks. In 1957, the world looked on with both uncertainty and amazement as the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first man-made orbiter. Sputnik 1 would spend three months circling Earth every 98 minutes, covering 71 million miles in...Hardback$7999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Breath of the Gods
Sunday Times bestselling author Simon Winchester returns with a thought-provoking history of the wind, written in his edifying and entertaining style. What is going on with our atmosphere? The headlines are filled with news of devastating hurricanes, murderous tornadoes, and cataclysmic fires. Gale force advisories are issued on a regular basis by weather services around the world. Atmospheric scientists are...Paperback$3400Elsewhere:$4299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayColdwire
EVERYBODY WANTS TO RULE THE WORLD. The future is loading... To escape rising seas and rampant epidemics, most of society lives "upcountry" in glistening virtual reality, while those who cannot afford the subscription are forced to remain in crumbling "downcountry." But upcountry is not perfect. A cold war rages between two powerful nations, Medaluo and Atahua—and no one suffers for...Paperback$2700Elsewhere:$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThe Wide Wide Sea
From New York Times bestselling author Hampton Sides comes an epic account of the most momentous voyage of the Age of Exploration – the fateful final journey of Captain James Cook. In July 1776, Captain James Cook began his third voyage in HMS Resolution. Two-and-a-half years later, in Hawaii, Cook was killed – stabbed by the indigenous population. What brought...Paperback$2499Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayPath Between the Seas: The Creation of the Panama Canal 1870 to 1914
The National Book Award-winning epic chronicle of the creation of the Panama Canal, a first-rate drama of the bold and brilliant engineering feat that was filled with both tragedy and triumph, told by master historian David McCullough. From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Truman, here is the nationally bestselling epic chronicle of the creation of the Panama Canal. In The...Paperback$4700Elsewhere:$5300Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayLunacy
If certain business titans, corporations, and governments have their way, humans will someday be living, working, and vacationing in space. This is the much-vaunted New Space Age, and in Lunacy, philosopher Ben Bramble explains why it is a giant mistake. Bramble systematically refutes each of the ten most influential reasons given for this new generation of space exploration (and habitation),...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksExactly
Shortlisted for the Royal Society Science Book Prize 2018, Exactly by bestselling author Simon Winchester offers an engrossing historical narrative that delves into the extraordinary achievements of the pioneering engineers and scientists who revolutionised our world through the development of precision machinery. With his trademark eloquence and keen insight, Winchester traces the origins and evolution of precision, from its nascent...Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$2899Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips late AugustMeathead
For succulent results every time, nothing is more crucial than understanding the science behind the interaction of food, fire, heat, and smoke. This is the definitive guide to the concepts, methods, equipment, and accessories of barbecue and grilling. The founder and editor of the world's most popular BBQ and grilling website, AmazingRibs.com, Meathead Goldwyn applies the latest research to backyard...Hardback$6800Elsewhere:$7500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayFlight
An expanded and updated edition of the history of aviation Discover the enthralling story of how we took to the skies, in this journey through over 100 years of airborne innovation and adventure. From the Wright brothers' first powered flight to Concorde's final voyage, Flight takes you sky-high, swooping you through world aviation history. Featuring spectacular photography of iconic aircraft,...Hardback$7000Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips mid AugustThe Fabric of Civilization
The story of humanity is the story of textiles—as old as civilisation itself. Textiles created empires and powered invention. They established trade routes and drew nations' borders. Since the first thread was spun, fabric has driven technology, business, politics, and culture. In The Fabric of Civilization, Virginia Postrel traces this surprising history, exposing the hidden ways textiles have made our...Paperback$3499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksGemini and Mercury Remastered
Embark on a captivating photographic journey beyond Earth, from the dawn of human space exploration, through the untold story of the Mercury and Gemini missions. 'Wickedly exciting' - Tom Hanks 'Experience the same incredible awe as we astronauts did on those very first voyages into space' - Jim Lovell, Gemini 7 & 12, Apollo 8 & 13 'An unprecedented trip...Hardback$12500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThe Complete Yachtmaster 11th edition
A comprehensive hands-on manual that covers the Yachtmaster syllabus and brings together all the essentials of modern cruising in one volume.A bestseller since its first publication, The Complete Yachtmaster has become the standard reference for Yachtmaster students as well as skippers of all levels of experience.In this fully revised and up-to-date 11th edition, Tom Cunliffe presents an analysis of a...Hardback$6899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksConcorde
The definitive account of the rise and fall of the iconic Concorde plane from British Airways' former Chief Concorde Pilot. October 24th 2023 will mark 20 years since Concorde disappeared from our skies. Yet still, Mike Bannister, the last Concorde Chief Pilot, faces the same questions: Why is she no longer flying? Where is her replacement? And what really happened...Paperback$2700Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThe Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation
Compiled by two distinguished professors of horticulture, The Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation is a must for professionals and students of horticulture. Over 1,100 species and their propagation requirements by seeds, cuttings, grafting and budding, and tissue culture are discussed in exhaustive detail. Essentially a recipe book for making more trees and shrubs, this reference is a high-level how-to.Paperback$6500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeksBreakneck
From an indispensable voice on China (Evan Osnos) comes a riveting, first-hand account of China's seismic progress. America used to pride itself on ambition. Today, it looks stuck. Meanwhile, China has been busy building the future. Over the past six years, technology analyst Dan Wang lived through China's astonishing, messy progress and the dissolution of its relationship to the West....Hardback$5500Elsewhere:$6500Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips mid AugustLittle Blue Dot
In this thrilling and utterly unique work of narrative non-fiction, Katherine Dunn explores the acute vulnerability of the GPS satellite system – in a book that lifts the lid on the invisible connections of the globe, from the space race to the phone in our pockets. This is the story of the Global Positioning System, the network of U.S. government...Paperback$3199Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Fast Forward MBA in Project Management
The all-inclusive guide to exceptional project management that is trusted by hundreds of thousands of readers—now updated and revised. The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management: The Comprehensive, Easy to Read Handbook for Beginners and Pros, 6th Edition is a comprehensive guide to real-world project management methods, tools, and techniques. Practical, easy-to-use, and deeply thorough, this book gives you the...Paperback$6099Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeksDiddly Squat: Home to Roost
It's been another memorable year on Diddly Squat Farm - will the chickens finally come home to roost? Welcome back to Clarkson's Farm. The spring crop failed. Farming sheep, pigs, and cows was hardly more lucrative (better off breeding ostriches...) But in the face of uncooperative weather, bureaucracy, and the world's persistent refusal to recognise his genius, our hero's not...Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayMidnight in Chernobyl
Midnight in Chernobyl by Adam Higginbotham is the definitive, dramatic untold story of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster, based on original reporting and new archival research. This masterful non-fiction thriller brings the 1986 disaster to life through the eyes of the men and women who witnessed it first-hand, offering a gripping narrative that reads with all the immediacy of...Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$2800Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayAlan Joyce: Riding the Jet Stream
Alan Joyce: Riding the Jet Stream is a compelling, factual and gripping memoir from one of Australia’s most consequential chief executives. With a network spanning seven prime ministers and countless captains of industry, Alan Joyce provides a no-holds-barred account of some of the most important decisions taken during his career leading one of aviation's most respected brands. Few chief executives...Hardback$6000Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksHomebody
Joanna Gaines' instant #1 New York Times bestseller—Homebody is your ultimate guide to creating spaces you never want to leave. In Homebody, Joanna Gaines walks you through how to create a home that reflects the personalities and stories of the people who live there. Using examples from her own farmhouse as well as a range of other homes, this comprehensive...Hardback$6000Elsewhere:$6500Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips late AugustBlood in the Machine
Longlisted for the Financial Times Business Book of the Year Blood in the Machine by Brian Merchant is a riveting exploration of the past, present, and future of automation. This meticulously researched book takes readers on a journey beginning two hundred years ago in rural England, where a group of brave workers known as the Luddites launched a revolution. Facing...Hardback$6000Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksHow to Invent Everything
What would you do if you found yourself unexpectedly stranded in the past, with your only hope of return being the reconstruction of civilisation from the ground up? How to Invent Everything by Ryan North equips you for just such a scenario. This brilliant guide is not only a compendium of human ingenuity but also an entertaining manual that promises...Hardback$3900Elsewhere:$4500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayNuclear War
The Sunday Times bestselling non-fiction thriller that has to be read to be believed. Baillie Gifford shortlisted, a favourite of Steven Bartlett, with an average reader rating of 4.6, sure to be a mass-market hit. Up to now, no one outside of official circles has known exactly what would happen if a rogue state launched a nuclear missile at the...Paperback$2500Elsewhere:$2800Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThe Secret Life of Flying
How does a plane stay up in the air? Does the Mile-High Club actually exist? When you flush the toilet, where does it all go? Buckle up for some turbulence because nothing flies under the radar for Captain Jeremy Burfoot. With more than 35 years of airline experience, the former Qantas pilot presents an Airbus-load of stories about unruly passengers...Paperback$3199Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThe Tesla Files
A whistleblower. A 100GB-leak of confidential internal documents. A corporation in crisis. This is the story of the fight to expose the truth of Tesla. Elon Musk, the self-appointed saviour of civilisation, the genius intent on leading us into a new age of electric vehicles, is one of the wealthiest people on the planet. But a whistleblower, a 100GB-leak of...Paperback$3600Elsewhere:$4500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayNorwegian Wood
A portable, pocket edition of the definitive wood-cutter's bible - perfect for Father's Day "The book has spread like wildfire" Daily Mail "A how-to book with poetry at its heart" T.L.S. "A step-by-step guide to preparing your wood store" Independent Whether you're a seasoned woodcutter, or your passion is yet to be kindled, Norwegian Wood is a highly informative and...Hardback$4499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksFeed Us with Trees
A new and ancient story about perennial nut trees, our ecological role as humans, and the future of food. The day Elspeth Hay learned that we can eat acorns, stories she'd believed her whole life began to unravel. Until then, she'd always believed we must grow our staple foods in farmed fields—the same fields wreaking havoc on our land, air,...Paperback$4499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksSurviving to Drive
A hugely entertaining access-all-areas account of a year inside Formula 1, from Haas F1 team principal Guenther Steiner, star of Drive to Survive, one of the most successful Netflix series of all time. THE INSTANT NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Gripping to read. Funny, real, exciting. It's a brilliant book.' - Chris Evans 'Fearless and candid... A gleeful guide to...Paperback$2400Elsewhere:$3000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayLongitude
The tenth anniversary edition of Longitude by Dava Sobel brings readers a captivating and dramatic recount of one of the greatest scientific quests in history: the search for a reliable method to determine a ship’s longitude at sea. This engrossing tale centres around the epic struggle to solve the “longitude problem,” a scientific conundrum that, for centuries, left sailors adrift...Paperback$2299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayThe Knitting Book
Everything you need to create flawless knitted clothes, accessories, gifts, and homeware. Cast on with confidence and master even the trickiest of stitches with The Knitting Book. This bestselling guide features over 250 step-by-step techniques, showing you everything from simple knit and purl stitches and techniques for casting on and off, to colourwork, cables, brioche, and lace, as well as...Hardback$4400Elsewhere:$5500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayA Man & His Watch
“I’ve paged through stacks of books on the history of watches. . . . But I hadn’t come across a book that actually moved me until I picked up A Man and His Watch. The volume is filled with heartfelt stories.”—T: The New York Times Style Magazine Paul Newman wore his Rolex Daytona every single day for 35 years until...Hardback$8100Elsewhere:$9000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayPing
How to embrace virtual communication to be more productive, nurture relationships and thrive at work, from the leading global expert. Brimming with surprising insights and useful tips. The resource we need for avoiding misunderstandings and making genuine connections. – Adam Grant, bestselling author of Think Again The essential guide for when (and how best) to use virtual communication tools, from...Paperback$3600Elsewhere:$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayNuclear War
We could have an uninhabitable earth in a century. It could take 26 minutes and 40 seconds. An edge-of-your-seat non-fiction thriller that has to be read to be believed. Up to now, no one outside of official circles has known exactly what would happen if a rogue state launched a nuclear missile at the Pentagon. Second by second and minute...Paperback$3800Elsewhere:$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayHoneybees
Honeybees: The Wonders of the Hive and How to Help Them Thrive is a beautifully written book that draws us into the fascinating, complex world of bees, inviting us to pause, notice, and care for these wonderful and essential creatures. Mary and Henry, passionate beekeepers, left behind established careers to pursue a life devoted to honeybees and the vital role...Hardback$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksFound and Ground
Natural, no waste, and plastic-free. If this is how you want to live your creative life, you will find a greener, more natural path with this book. Found and Ground details a more sustainable and fulfilling approach to painting. Readers will learn to create professional-quality paints using colour from the earth itself: the rocks, clay, and soil in their locale....Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 1 weekSeven Rivers
Rivers are the great natural arteries that run through our lives. We have navigated them, dammed them, and worshipped at them. From the ancient ecosystems of Egypt to the sinking cities of Shanghai and London, what we do with our rivers tells us about who has power and what we value. Now, when environmental regulations are at their strongest and...Paperback$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Alignment Problem
The Alignment Problem by Brian Christian delves deep into the ethical challenges and dilemmas posed by the rapid development and deployment of artificial intelligence in our daily lives. As AI systems gain more influence over consequential decisions—ranging from the news we are exposed to, the terms of our mortgage, to the simple social interactions we engage in—the necessity to align...Paperback$3000Elsewhere:$3299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayLife in the Pitlane
Life in the Pitlane details the realities of life off the track—the good and the bad—with a particular spotlight on diversity and inclusion within the sport, and all the entertaining stories and behind-the-scenes details fans of F1 crave. Replete with high-octane tales and the behind-the-scenes details you'd expect from a life lived next to the fast lane, Life in the...Paperback$3600Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksLucky Creatures
In his debut essay collection, award-winning Filipino-Kiwi essayist Joseph Trinidad explores the lessons of his grandmother’s chicken farm and his grandfather’s lucky golden fish; the vibrancy of his home country and its rites of passage such as tuli, beauty pageants and national Boy Scout jamborees; the contradictions of Aotearoa, which welcomes his family’s labour but insists they leave their mother...Paperback$2799Elsewhere:$3500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todaySailing the Shallows
A beautifully written and illustrated manifesto for the simple joys of sailing a small boat, filled with useful advice and techniques. Sailing a dinghy is your gateway to adventure. It requires little of you other than self-reliance and self-confidence, as well as a respect for the subtleties of the local climate and topography. Out at sea in a small boat,...Paperback$4500Elsewhere:$5000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayFailure Is Not an Option
Failure Is Not an Option is an enthralling memoir by Gene Kranz, the charismatic and steely NASA flight director, whose resolve and tenacity helped shape the success of America's space program. The narrative journeys through the spine-tingling challenges and triumphs from the nascent days of the Mercury program, through the iconic Apollo 11 moon landing, and the dramatic Apollo 13...Paperback$5000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayA High Country Life
A High Country Life by Philippa Cameron opens a window into the vibrant and challenging life on Otematata Station, a sprawling 40,000-hectare high country farm in Otago, New Zealand. Managed by Philippa and her husband Joe, a fifth-generation farmer, the station is home to 30,000 merino sheep and 500 head of cattle. Their days are diverse and dictated by the...Hardback$3900Elsewhere:$4500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayHow to Build Impossible Things
An illuminating memoir-cum-meditation on work and creativity by the brilliant veteran carpenter, Mark Ellison. Gorgeous . . . contains fascinating insights about working with your hands, the nature of talent, and how to create a meaningful life A. J. Jacobs, bestselling author of The Puzzler Exquisite, purposeful, absorbing . . . a book with much to teach us all Ayad...Paperback$2999Elsewhere:$3200Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayHow To Read Water
How To Read Water by Tristan Gooley is an extraordinary guide that unlocks the secrets held within the water bodies around us. Drawing upon his extensive experience and expeditions, Gooley offers readers an insightful journey through the characteristics of ponds, puddles, rivers, seas, and oceans, all without leaving the comfort of your favourite reading nook. A Sunday Times 'Must Read'...Paperback$2700Elsewhere:$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips todayDIY Solar Projects for Beginners
Learn how to make your own solar-powered appliances and additions to your home with clear step-by-step instructions. Put the sun to work in your home with this updated and abridged version of the best-selling book, DIY Solar Projects. Similar to the previous edition, this new version offers small-scale, achievable solar projects that homeowners can build and install themselves. From cooking...Paperback$3299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Soul of Genius
A prismatic look at the meeting of Marie Curie and Albert Einstein and the impact these two pillars of science had on the world of physics, which was in turmoil. In 1911, some of the greatest minds in science convened at the First Solvay Conference in Physics, a meeting like no other. Almost half of the attendees had won or...Paperback$3200Elsewhere:$3500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksIsland Girl to Airline Pilot
This is the incredible story of Silva McLeod, the first Tongan woman to become an airline pilot, told with frankness and wit by Silva herself. Silva was a Tongan girl from a small island with little hope of anything beyond getting married and having babies. Her dreams of becoming an airline pilot seemed just that — dreams — until Ken...Paperback$3200Elsewhere:$3499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksAdventures of a Country Vet
Funny and heartwarming stories from a Northland country vet In the rolling green hills of Kaipara, Scottish vet Rory Dean and his two fox terriers, Scrappy and Alfie, are on call day and night for whichever animal emergency awaits. In Adventures of a Country Vet, Rory shares stories of the livestock and pets he's cared for as a rural vet...Paperback$3100Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksThe Singularity is Nearer
The international bestseller from the legendary oracle of technological change. In this visionary and fundamentally optimistic book, the legendary oracle of technological change explains how AI will transform our species beyond recognition. 'The best person I know at predicting the future of AI' — BILL GATES 'A fascinating exploration of our future' — YUVAL NOAH HARARI 'Essential reading to understand...Paperback$3000Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksDiddly Squat: The Farmer's Dog
It's been another memorable year on Diddly Squat Farm - and another book full of hilarious stories. Clarkson's farm is the gift that keeps on giving, and now our hero has decided to bring his misunderstood entrepreneurial flair to bear on a new venture — a pub. Let the doors open on The Farmer's Dog. All British produce, Hawkstone beer...Paperback$3000Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips mid AugustThe Surge
The Surge is a timely, gripping account of humanity’s battle against rising waters — and the urgent choices we must make for our future. Rising waters are flooding cities and homes across the globe, from Florida to Nepal. By 2050, 150 million people will live below the high tide line, facing an uncertain future as cities like London and Shanghai...Paperback$2999Elsewhere:$3799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksClock Repairing as a Hobby
The book explores the theory behind clock movement and design, including the particulars of escapements, pendulums, balance wheels, and even the sheet music for popular chimes. The American striking clock, the 400-day clock, and the alarm clock receive special attention. The in-depth information, including explanations of clock repairing terminology and details on the tools, materials, and supplies that are needed...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksNatural Parasite Control for Livestock
Everything You Need to Know about Natural Parasite Control for Livestock, All in One Place! This concise book is loaded with valuable information about ridding livestock of their unwanted guests. Whether you're raising sheep, pigs, horses, cows, chickens, goats, or other farm animals, Natural Parasite Control for Livestock will teach you how to keep them healthy and parasite-free through organic...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeksContemporary Weaving in Mixed Media
This glorious book is a modern guide to weaving, an ancient craft that is reaching new heights of popularity, from acclaimed contemporary weaver and textile artist Rachna Garodia. It contains a wealth of practical advice and tons of inspiration for every aspect of this endlessly adaptable craft, from gathering materials to making and exhibiting ambitious woven masterpieces, bringing in a...Hardback$4999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today