New Non Fiction
A Path Through the Jungle: A Psychological Health and Wellbeing Programme to Develop Robustness and ResilienceProfessor Steve Peters
Professor Steve Peters in his years of supporting people as a Consultant Psychiatrist believes that no matter what you may be facing in life, if you have the skills to be in a good place emotionally then you can cope, thrive and present the real you to the world. In this book he has created a structured, practical self-development programme to help you attain psychological health and wellbeing.
Anything You Can Cook, I Can Cook Vegan Richard Makin
This cookbook from the man behind @schoolnightvegan is a guide to truly creative plant-based cooking with zero sacrifices. Incredible recipes include vegan fried eggs; mushroom brisket sandwiches; tempeh nuggies; beefless bourguignon; chocolate pretzel pie, and many more! You’ll also find genius "hacks" to help everyone from novice cooks to plant-based pros.
Cucina di Amalfi: Sun-drenched Recipes From Italy's Most Magical Coastline Ursula Ferrigno
In this seductive book you'll find 75 recipes to enjoy, from simple antipasti and ministre (soups) to pane (bread) and pizza, risotto, pollame and carne (fish and meat), and the all-important contorni (vegetable), alongside essays on the food culture and traditions of the area and beautiful scenic photography.
Endless Forms: The Secret World of Wasps Seirian Sumner
Whether you’re a wasp fancier or not there will be something in this book to catch your interest. Full of surprising information and entertaining stories as well as great photos this is a well-researched publication.
Everybody Wins: Four Decades of the Greatest Board Games Ever Made James Wallis
This is a comprehensive yet hugely readable and entertaining study of the best board games ever made, penned by one of the most knowledgeable commentators on the hobby, acclaimed British author and games expert James Wallis.
Gluten-free Mediterranean Helen Tzouganatos
If you’re anything like me, you will find the promise of a recipe for gluten-free pillowy bread very exciting. This is just one of the tempting treats on offer in this well thought out book. The recipes have been developed to suit people with busy lives.
How to Solve a Crime: Real Cases from the Cutting Edge of Forensics Professor Angela Gallop
With 45 years of experience in forensics, Professor Angela Gallop takes readers behind the police tape and into the heart of the crime scene. With unparalleled access and insight, Gallop explains what forensic scientists look for in a crime scene and how crimes are really solved.
I, Human: AI, Automation, and the Quest to Reclaim What Makes Us Unique Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic
Artificial intelligence is changing how we live, work, date, shop, and get information. This book acknowledges the positives and negatives of AI and offers a guide for reclaiming ourselves in a world by being curious, adaptable, and emotionally intelligent.
I’m Not as Well as I Thought I Was Ruby Wax
Witty, irreverent, and fast-paced are words that spring to mind when reading Ruby Wax’s account of the time she spent in a mental clinic, and how she got to be there. Though the humour is dark, this latest offering from this charismatic comedian won’t disappoint.
In Memory of Travel Grant Sheehan
Sheehan recounts not only the trials, tribulations and adventures of travelling the world as a working photographer, but also delves into the role that travel plays in shaping our memories and its influence on our perceptions of both ourselves and the world around us.
Learn Japanese with Manga Marc Bernabē
This book, for intermediate-level learners of the Japanese language, follows on from Learn Japanese with Manga for beginners. Lessons are interspersed with manga to provide a fun and diverse learning experience.
Rōmeo rāua ko Hurieta William Shakespeare
A te reo Māori translation of Shakespeare's tragic drama of young love between two feuding families. Acclaimed translator Te Haumihiata Mason brings the world of Romeo and Juliet alive in a language filled with wairua Māori. Love, duels, murders, marriages - Romeo and Juliet has it all.
The Herb Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Herbs DK (publisher)
The Herb Book is a comprehensive guide to a wide range of medicinal, culinary, and cosmetic plants. It is full of great illustrations which accompany fascinating stories and legends, recipes and more. This is a book one can easily get lost in.
The Stuff We Cook Adjo (publisher)
The folk at one of Dunedin’s most popular cafes have come together to share the recipes of the food they sell in this small but worthy book. They’ve divided the recipes up by season which means readers can use produce that’s readily available locally. There is something for everyone; vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores will all find something to suit their tastes.
The Time Nature Keeps: A Visual Guide to the Cycles and Time Spans of the Natural World Helen Pilcher
Explore the natural world through fascinating infographics that provide answers to all kinds of curious questions, including: How long do eggs take to hatch? Do dogs really need more sleep than humans? What are the world’s fastest and slowest growing plants? These infographics showcase the incredible diversity of our planet.
The Wife of Bath: A Biography Marion Turner
Chaucer's character the Wife of Bath is arguably the first ordinary and recognisably real woman in English literature. She has obsessed readers - from Shakespeare to James Joyce, Voltaire to Pasolini, Dryden to Zadie Smith. Entertaining and enlightening, funny and provocative, this biography of The Wife of Bath is a one-of-a kind history of a literary and feminist icon who continues to capture the imagination of readers.
This is ADHD: An Interactive and Informative Guide Chanelle Moriah
This book has been written for people with ADHD (both diagnosed and undiagnosed) and their associates. It is full of valuable information to help people know what ADHD is and tools and strategies that can help with a variety of situations.
Venetian Gardens Monty Don and Derry Moore
Starting in the heart of the city and working their way out to the Veneto, Monty and Derry celebrate the beauty of some exceptional hidden gardens and tell their unique stories - from a beautiful nunnery garden with a history of exotic animals and a kitchen garden of the historic Foundation to the Madonna church to the estates of famous Venetian families, like the spectacular Giusti Renaissance garden.