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A richly illustrated sourcebook of two-dimensional pattern and three-dimensional ornamentation, presenting more than one thousand historic and contemporary examples from around the world.   This richly illustrated, easy-to-navigate sourcebook presents more than one thousand historic and contemporary examples...

Packed with a lively mix of witty, uplifting and heartfelt sayings, this bold little collection of quotes is here to remind you just how incredible you truly are. From cheeky one-liners to wise words that lift your spirits,...

The Most Interesting People You've Never Heard Of tells the tales of the overlooked names of history, the individuals who lived fascinating, absurd, or simply amusing lives but are somehow forgotten, overshadowed by those who were larger, louder...

'There's no book like it, get it in your life' - Chris Evans'One of the most powerful things I've read in a long time' - Fearne CottonFathers from around the world and from all walks of life come...

Ignite your interest in te reo Maori with Whanau, a starting point for your language journey or a way to build on what you already know. Most of all, sow the seed of the Maori language within your home...

First published in 1946 as Myths and Legends of Maoriland, these stories help explain the traditional Māori perspective on the origins of many things – not just people – in the world around us. They help to explain the...

How much do clouds weigh? Why are there pink lakes? What is the ‘Ring of Fire’? And was Earth really formed from the body of an ice giant? Discover the answers to these questions and so much more! ...

'I loved every page' TIM VINE'Hilarious and occasionally heartbreaking' TOBY JONES'Moving, inspiring and laugh-out-loud funny' LISA JACKSON250KM IN THE SAHARA DESERT. 2 MONTHS TRAINING. CAN AGEING RUNNER AND AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR PAUL TONKINSON CONQUER THE WORLD'S TOUGHEST FOOT RACE?Ageing...

  Secrets of an English Country House is an insider’s view of an English manor house, exploring its beauty, history and the realities of running and restoring an historic estate.    Step inside Mapperton with Julie Montagu, Countess...

New Zealand's courtrooms have seen few figures as formidable—or as enduring—as Stuart Grieve KC. Over five decades of criminal law and trial advocacy, Stuart has had a front-row seat for the cases that have gripped the nation: the...

'When one is faced with the possibility of early death, it makes one realise that life is worth living.' Stephen Hawking An insatiable curiosity and appreciation for life powered Stephen Hawking to the furthest reaches of the universe...

The story of the famous sheeplifter - James Mackenzie. Original edition of Mackenzie of the Mackenzie Country published in 1946.

The unvarnished, raw truth behind the world's most dangerous sport - motorcycle road racing - in the words of those who ride it. The Isle of Man TT is not the only motorcycle road race in the world....

The No.1 international bestselling author back with a powerful and provocative exploration of why we so often misread other people The routine traffic stop that ends in tragedy. The spy who spends years undetected at the highest levels...

The explosive, definitive book on how a far-right terrorist managed to escape detection and why we have failed to learn the lessons from Christchurch's shocking mosque murders

Born into love but then thrust into violence, and shaped by struggle, Timoti Te Moke was never destined to be a leader. After an early start as a bright boy in the eastern Bay of Plenty, nurtured by...

From bestselling author and TED speaker Dr Lucy Hone comes a timely and much-needed guide to surviving the silent epidemic of living loss - the kind that follows divorce, illness, estrangement, redundancy, infertility or any other life upheaval.Grief...

A thoughtful, illuminating rumination on the life lessons we can take from those who work the land and the millennia of wisdom they draw upon when they go about their day, 'making a living by turning light and...

The extraordinary story of a remarkable woman who has shaped New Zealand's history In 1988, Silvia Cartwright published what would become a landmark report, the Cervical Cancer Inquiry, into medical malpractice against cervical cancer patients. While many praised...

From the multi-million-selling historian, the remarkable, unknown Cold War story of how one spy saved the world from nuclear war The year is 1981. Tehran is in violent turmoil in the wake of the Iranian Revolution. The Soviets...

Get to the good stuff fast with DK’s Top 10 pocket guides Perfect for a city break or short stay, Top 10 London is your essential London travel guide. Top 10 lists showcase the city’s highlights, so you...

Our naughtiest national treasure and Number 1 bestselling author takes on Britain and the British 'It starts with the title - the joy of a Full English is in the way a whole collection of wildly different things...

Idioms – the everyday turns of phrase that give a language its character – are a key part of speaking fluently, and te reo Māori is rich in them. The title of this work translates into English as a...

From major competitions to sporting facts, there's so much to be inspired by as you turn the pages of this comprehensive handbook, the Martial Arts Pocket Guide!Keen to learn more about the history, as well as modern-day stats? Trying...