Non-Fiction

Explore non-fiction books covering history, nature, biography, science, cooking, travel, business and the many fascinating stories of the real world.
225 items, in our booksellers' order
How to Think Like Socrates
BookHow to Think Like Socrates

How can we apply the teachings of the greatest ancient philosopher to modern life? Socrates is the most famous ancient philosopher and the father of the entire Western philosophical tradition. He spent his life teaching practical philosophy to...

$30.00
Prosperous Heart, The
BookProsperous Heart, The

How do we keep a roof over our head without losing sight of our soul? And how can we meaningfully follow our passions and seek community in a fast-paced world? In this dynamic creative renewal programme, the celebrated...

$45.00
A Place to Stand
BookA Place to Stand

Clare Ward is a country doctor living and working in the Hokianga Harbour area in the far north of Aotearoa New Zealand, a sparsely populated area where there are many health challenges.This thoughtful memoir tells the story of...

$37.99
No Pit Stops: The Business of Going All In
BookNo Pit Stops: The Business of Going All In

What drives success? It started with wide-open roads and a barefoot Kiwi childhood, and has taken him to the top of New Zealand business. Grant Baker has done it all, driven all the way by ambition, resilience, and...

$38.00
Eat Like a Sardinian
BookEat Like a Sardinian

Sardinia captures the true spirit of Mediterranean cooking. Here, you find a way of life filled with simple, fresh, seasonal ingredients, healthy fats and plenty of time spent cooking, eating and spending time with loved ones. Sardinia is, after...

$49.99
Built for This
BookBuilt for This

Raised among strong women, butcher's benches and hard ideas about what men are meant to be, Brad Poulter grows up knowing he's different long before he has the words for it. But in late '90s small-town New Zealand,...

$37.99
Be Brave - Barbara Dreaver
BookBe Brave - Barbara Dreaver

Barbara Dreaver was- Barbara Dreaverborn in Kiribati, moving to Aotearoa New Zealand at the age of ten. After gaining a Bachelor of Arts and Diploma in Pacific Journalism, she worked in Rarotonga for Cook Islands News and Cook...

$45.00
Burn Bright
BookBurn Bright

Are you feeling overwhelmed at work? Is the line between your professional and personal life fading away? If you want to keep achieving without the personal cost, this is the book you need. Nick Petrie has spent two...

$39.99
Opne When (B)
BookOpne When (B)

Million-copy bestselling psychologist Dr Julie is back with the book that will carry you through life's difficult moments This is a book for when you feel overwhelmed - whether you're facing grief, fear, self-doubt, relationship issues, difficult decisions,...

$30.00
Serviceberry, The (B)
BookServiceberry, The (B)

The instant New York Times bestseller- an inspiring vision of how to reorient our lives around gratitude, reciprocity and community. As Indigenous scientist and author of Braiding Sweetgrass Robin Wall Kimmerer harvests serviceberries alongside the birds, she considers...

$30.00
Chief and the Empire, The
BookChief and the Empire, The

The Chief and the Empire uncovers the extraordinary true tale of Te Tai Tokerau rangatira Te Pahi - the first influential Maori leader to cross the Tasman - whose curiosity about the Pakeha world forged alliances, saved lives, and...

$39.99
Let's Go Native
BookLet's Go Native

Over 80 per cent of New Zealand's indigenous plants are found nowhere else on Earth, offering gardeners a rich palette of textures, colours and forms perfectly suited to local conditions. In Let's Go Native, Guy Hessell draws on...

$49.99
Where The Earth Meets The Sky?
BookWhere The Earth Meets The Sky?

A stunning work of natural history, science, and polar travelogue, Where the Earth Meets the Sky is a chronicle of one conservation scientist's time in Antarctica, the most isolated place on the planet. Antarctica is the coldest, windiest and most...

$40.00
Aotearoa In Bloom
BookAotearoa In Bloom

Lushly illustrated book about the history and uses of many of New Zealand's native flowering plants and trees, including their significance in te ao Maori. He puawai, he korero. For every flower, a story. Did you know that...

$60.00
Alone In The World
BookAlone In The World

With inspiring stories and practical advice, Miriam shows how to become more self-reliant and independent. Whether you are an adventurer or just want to learn how to be better prepared for challenging situations, this is your guide to...

$37.99
Careless People, Power. Greed. Madness. A story of where I used to work (B)
BookCareless People, Power. Greed. Madness. A story of where I used to work (B)

Shocking and darkly funny, Careless People gives you a front-row seat to the decisions that are shaping our world and the people who make them. Welcome to Facebook. Sarah Wynn-Williams, a young diplomat from New Zealand, pitched for...

$28.00
Growing Up Digital
BookGrowing Up Digital

Our children are true digital natives, growing up in a world where their friendships, learning and even identity are shaped online. But with this comes risks that parents never experienced themselves. In recent years, alarming new threats have...

$37.99
Flow Hive's Book of Bees and Beekeeping
BookFlow Hive's Book of Bees and Beekeeping

Transform your backyard into a thriving bee paradise with this comprehensive beekeeping guide from Stuart and Cedar Anderson, the father-and-son team behind the world's most successful beekeeping invention.Including ...- Complete beginner set-up - start your first hive in...

$49.99
All About Science
BookAll About Science

Uncover the secrets of the scientific world! Packed with fascinating facts, super stats, phenomenal photos, and Q&As with real-life experts – All About Science is the perfect book for inquisitive kids who love learning about physics, chemistry, and biology. Find...

$22.99
New Zealand's Kiwi
BookNew Zealand's Kiwi

New Zealand's emblem is the flightless kiwi; it's inhabitants having taken on the name of this unique and inquisitive bird. Learn what makes New Zealand's kiwi unique; where they may have originated from, their characteristics and relatives, their...

$37.99
101 Books To Read Before You Grow Up
Book101 Books To Read Before You Grow Up

101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up (Revised Edition) offers a fun, interactive way for kids ages 4-12+ to explore must-read books, document their favorites, and develop a love for reading.   Description Discover new books, document...

$29.99
Tour Aotearoa Official Guide - North & South Edition - 6th Ed
BookTour Aotearoa Official Guide - North & South Edition - 6th Ed

The official turn-by-turn guide to bikepacking the length of New Zealand from Cape Reinga to Bluff along the Tour Aotearoa route.

$30.00
2026 Men's Football Legends
Book2026 Men's Football Legends

Football Legends 2026: Settle the Score! Who reigns supreme in the world of football in 2026? Is Mo Salah still the king of goals, or has Ousmane Dembele taken the crown at PSG? Does Jude Bellingham dominate the...

$32.99
Accidental Solider, The
BookAccidental Solider, The

The Accidental Soldier is brilliant. It's hilarious. It's laugh-out-loud funny. A confident 11/10.-The Wavell Room This book is absolutely incredible. It made me laugh more than any book in so many years. I found the writing just so...

$39.99
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