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Book Reviews > New Zealand Best Sellers
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Edmonds Cookery Book
By
Goodman
Fielder New Zealand Limited
New Zealand's cooking primer;
This is a great recipe book to start learning the principals of cooking with easy
recopies and easy to follow
instructions. This book contains
hundreds of recipes including most kiwi favorites including
entree's, main courses, desserts, cakes and biscuits. A must for every kitchen. |
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The Penguin History of New Zealand
ByMichael King
New Zealand was the last country in the world to be discovered
and settled by humankind. It was also the first to introduce a
full democracy. Between those events, and in the century that
followed the franchise, the movements and the conflicts of human
history have been played out more intensively and more rapidly
in New Zealand than anywhere else on Earth. This title tells
that story in all its colour and drama. |
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Sir Edmund Hillary: An Extraordinary Life
By Alexa Johnston
Renowned mountaineer and philanthropist to the Sherpa people. This beautiful book is profusely
illustrated, using fascinating material, such as letters, cards, diary pages,
and ephemera, from his personal archive. It is a magnificent tribute to one of
the greatest climbers and explorers of all time. |
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202 Great Walks: The Best Day Walks in New Zealand
By
Mark Pickering
A book with something for everyone: there are city walk, country walks, walks that suit families, and walks
for those who want a real leg-stretcher. Times range from 1-2 hours to 5-6
hours, but all longer walks have shorter 1-2 hour turn-around options. Every
walk has been thoroughly checked, with notes on track conditions, access,
facilities and walking times, with the added bonus of a topographical map with
each walk. |
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Give a Man a Horse: the Remarkable Story
of Sir Patrick Hogan
By Dianne Haworth
In a book to rival Tears in the Wind, Dianne Haworth has captured the story of
an amazing man and his extraordinary horse, within the highly competitive and
hard nosed racing industry.
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The Road to Castle Hill
By
Christine Fernyhough
Warm and humorous, this inspirational book tells the story of a woman bold
enough to do what many urbanites dream of: embark on an entirely new life and
throw herself into a considerable challenge. Beautifully illustrated, The Road to
Castle Hill is also a celebration of New Zealand's high-country way of life.
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100 Best NZ Native Plants for Gardens
By
Fiona Eadie
From the interlacing divaricates to the bold-leaved puka, from the
flowing grasses to the structural lancewoods, this book suggests ways of
combining different textures and forms to enhance your garden throughout the
seasons. Including advice on care and maintenance, pests and problems, likes and
dislikes and extensive landscaping suggestions, 100 Best New Zealand Native
Plants is an indispensable handbook for novice gardeners through to landscaping
professionals. |
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