Non-Fiction

James Cook is one of the most contested figures in Aotearoa New Zealand’s past. Today, his name evokes not only exploration and scientific endeavour but also the violence of first encounters and the enduring legacies of colonisation. In...

In 2008, Annabelle Chauncy, a 21-year-old Australian university student, visited a school in Uganda, a country that had the highest school dropout rates in the world. Shocked by what she saw, she decided to act.Eighteen years later, her...

Where better to follow your dreams than in beautiful Paris? Especially if you dream of food—Paris is the place where fine dining was born. It’s the city of the butteriest croissant and bitterest chocolat, where the markets tumble...

Life can be beautiful if you make it beautiful. It is up to you.Eddie Jaku always considered himself a German first, a Jew second. He was proud of his country. But all of that changed in November 1938,...

Get in the frame with 100+ exciting art activities Bursting with art activities, this fun new edition of the Art Activity Book aimed at young New Zealanders is sure to please – both children and their teachers and...

END OF WINTER CLEARANCE 30% OFF Dame Anne Salmond’s most ambitious book to date which was shortlisted for the Nayef Al-Rodhan Prize for Global Cultural Understanding 2018 and now in paperback format. Six centuries ago Polynesian explorers, who...

This new addition to New Holland's popular pocket Photographic Guide series showcases the flowers that add so much to the attractions of walking in New Zealand's alpine zone. The ideal size for slipping into a backpack when tramping,...

Expertly curated, and showcasing images taken between 1850 and 2025, this book is an essential reference that honours artistic legacies and explores our identity as a nation. Together these photographs tell stories about life in this country from...

In 1975, a makeshift museum opened on a farm in the tussocked hills of the Māniatoto region of Central Otago. The main feature of this new attraction was the more than 220 high-end fashion garments on display. It...

A new collection of simple yet powerful words and wisdom from Warren Buffett about today’s economy and how investing has changed in the past two decades – from crypto to climate change – compiled and commented upon by bestselling authors...

Darkness is the first thing we know in our human existence. Safe and warm inside the bubble of the womb, we are comfortable in that embracing dark. But as soon as we are brought into the light, we...

Every night, above our heads, a drama of epic proportions is playing out. Diamond planets, zombie stars, black holes heavier than a billion Suns. The cast of characters is extraordinary, and each one has its own incredible story...

A great guide for all the walking and biking trails around Tekapo. Has clear instructions on how to get there, how long it will take and what level of fitness is required. 

Cape to Bluff Vol 2 traverses Aotearoa New Zealand from north to south, composing a unique portrait of residential architecture across the islands. A sense of place lies at the core of the curatorial vision, featuring 30 exceptional...

The gannet, or takapu, must set off through the skies to find food for her chick. When she spots a feeding frenzy far below, she needs to act fast. Will she plunge through the waves in time?Can she...

We must fail in order to succeed. We know it's true in theory - but what does it mean in practice?This book reveals the methods that the world's most successful people use to embrace, overcome and learn from...

A globe-spanning narrative adventure about how the euphoria of cold water can transform — and even extend — your life. Lifelong athlete and Sports Illustrated writer Chris Ballard worried his days of exercise were numbered. Then he received a fateful...

Back to the bush with another round of cracking yarns from the best-selling author of Sam The Trap Man, including a guide to edible native plants and trees Sam Gibson's best-selling debut, Sam The Trap Man, introduced us to a...

'A book brimming with deep insight, courage and conscience. Astonishingly beautiful, subtle and simply unforgettable.' Elif Shafak Winner of the Women's Prize Non-Fiction Prize 2026Book of the YearThe Times • Financial Times • Guardian • Observer • Economist...

Welcome to Insectarium Junior, created in collaboration with the Royal Entomological Society. This museum is open all hours, and there are hundreds of specimens to explore. Walk the galleries to meet shimmering butterflies, jewel-like beetles, glowing fireflies and...

Humorous tales of travel and misadventure. A hilarious anthology of travel stories, penned by a mix of comedians, travel writers and previously unpublished authors. These stories from the road focus on universal themes familiar to all travellers.

If you've ever asked this in despair while watching a toddler melt down, a tween push boundaries or a teenager make a truly terrible decision, this book is for you.In "What Were You Thinking!?" renowned neuroscience educator Nathan Wallis unpacks...

How to Use a Fork, the beautiful science of brain plasticity meets remarkable human stories of survival and recovery. We meet the woman who thought her arm was a baby, the man who saw mannequins peering at him...