New Non Fiction
Aphrodite's Breath Susan Johnson
What happens when you take your 85-year-old mother to live with you on a Greek island? Meet Barbara and her 62-year-old writer daughter Susan, who asked her mother - on a whim - if she wanted to accompany her to live on the Greek island of Kythera. What follows is a moving unravelling of the mother-daughter relationship told in irresistible prose.
Create: At Home with Old and New Ali Heath
In Create, interior stylist and writer Ali Heath encourages you to think imaginatively about how to bring together old and new - giving you the confidence to let go of perfection, and to express your own style, while decorating more sustainably.
The Danish Way of Raising Teens: What the happiest people in the world know about raising confident, healthy teenagers with character Iben Dissing Sandahl
This book, following on from “The Danish Way of Parenting” has been written to support parents who are guiding their children through the challenging teenage years. Denmark is the home of some of the most well-adjusted teenagers in the world and “The Danish Way of Raising Teens” explains how this has been achieved.
Dior: The Legendary 30, Avenue Montaigne Pietro Beccari.
Celebrating the reopening of 30, avenue Montaigne following two years of renovations and the launch of the Galerie Dior, a new space dedicated to Dior's creations, this sophisticated volume published on the occasion of the House's 75th anniversary in 2022 presents the public and secret life of the iconic headquarters.
Donatello: Sculpting the Renaissance Peta Motture
Arguably the greatest sculptor of all time, Donatello (c.1386-1466) was at the vanguard of a revolution in sculptural practice in the early Renaissance. Working in marble, bronze, wood, terracotta and stucco, he contributed to major commissions of church and state; was an intimate of the Medici family and their circle in Florence, and highly sought after in other Italian cities. This book explores Donatello's extraordinary creativity and review how his sculpture inspired subsequent generations in the later Renaissance and beyond.
Kaffe Fassett's Timeless Themes: 23 New Quilts Inspired by Classic Patterns Kaffe Fassett with Liza Prior Lucy
Timeless Themes explores the classic, bold patterns that we've come to know and love from master colourist and textile designer Kaffe. Each chapter focuses on a pattern theme from the Kaffe Fassett Collective-whether stripes, circles, geometrics, and botanicals, or wild paisleys and retro zig zags.
Knitted Menagerie Sarah Keen
Here’s a great book for the crafty-minded amongst us. Included are patterns for 30 really cute knitted creatures, including: a kangaroo with a pouch for its accompanying Joey, an owl family, a hedgehog with hoglets, a bumblebee and a saddled llama.
Love and Autism Kay Kerr
This book presents an uplifting celebration of neurodivergent love, with a rich and comprehensive collection of personal stories from five Australians, including Michael from Love on the Spectrum.
The Modern Bestiary: A Curated Collection of Wondrous Creatures Joanna Bagniewska
Arranged by elements (Earth, Water, Air), The Modern Bestiary contains well-known species told from new, unexpected angles (rats that drive cars; fish that communicate by passing wind), as well as stranger and lesser-known creatures, including carnivorous mice that howl at the moon, cross-dressing cuttlefish, and antechinuses - small marsupials that literally mate themselves to death.
New Zealand: Inspired Escapes + Culinary Journeys. Joanna Hunkin
Chefs from some of New Zealand’s most luxurious lodges have shared their favourite recipes for this exquisitely put-together publication. You will be tantalised by the accompanying photos of these dishes. This is also an opportunity to glimpse some of New Zealand’s most magnificent and remote resorts, from your armchair.
That Bird Has My Wings: The Autobiography of an Innocent Man on Death Row Jarvis Jay Masters
Jarvis Jay Masters shares his amazing story of faith while on San Quentin's death row. He tells us about his difficult childhood, involvement in crime, and how he found hope through Buddhism. His harrowing story reminds us that freedom and opportunities are not to be taken for granted, and every child's life matters, no matter where they come from.
The Ghibliotheque Anime Movie Guide Michael Leader and Jake Cunningham
The hosts of the Ghibliotheque podcast have written a guide that covers more than 20 classic anime films. Each chapter focuses on one of the all-time greatest anime films, with director biographies, recommendations for further viewing and other trivia titbits supplementing the core reviews and breakdowns of each movie.
What is My Plant Telling Me?: An Illustrated Guide to Houseplants and How to Keep Them Alive Emily L. Hay Hinsdale
What does it mean if your houseplant has brown tips? Rotting roots? Yellow leaves? These questions and more are answered in this delightfully illustrated book about plant health, featuring 50 popular varieties. Learn how to understand what your plants are saying and become a plant whisperer!
Wild Witchcraft Rebecca Beyer
Rebecca Byer is a teacher of traditional witchcraft. Here she shares her knowledge about foraging and folk medicine, empowering readers to work with plants in a safe and sustainable way. She also discusses the history of witchcraft and Western herbalism. This is a useful and intriguing read.