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By Harry Ricketts
New Zealand is a nation of sports-lovers and this is reflected in this collection of 80 superb pieces of sports writing by many of our most acclaimed journalists, novelists, biographers, essayists and poets. From surfing to cycling, angling to archery, running to rugby ... from the joy of the victors to the tears of the vanquished ... the roar of the crowd to the solitary moment ... this is a book of endless pleasure.
How To Look at a Painting: hardback edition
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By Justin Paton
With the enduring success of Justin Paton's award-winning How to Look at a Painting, Awa Press is proud to announce a special new hardback edition.
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Your Money Personality: Unlock the Secret to a Rich and Happy Life
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By Liz Koh
This brilliant personal finance guide will change forever the way you think about money. Top financial planner Liz Koh reveals that each of us has hidden attitudes that strongly influence our ability to create wealth. Uncover your true money personality through this book - and move into a new chapter in your life.
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How to Read a Book
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By Kelly Ana Morey
Kelly Ana Morey, award-winning novelist and winner of the inaugural Janet Frame literary award, tells of the books which have captivated her, and the influence they and their authors have had on her life and her stellar writing career. How to Read a Book is a personal love story of the transforming power of the imagination and the written word.
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How to Look at a Painting
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By Justin Paton
How to Look at a Painting by acclaimed art writer Justin Paton has attracted rave reviews. Photographer MARTI FRIEDLANDER calls the book 'a masterpiece that will set your imagination alight' BILL MANHIRE, head of the International Institute of Modern Letters, says, 'Justin Paton is perfect company. Wonderfully intelligent and well-informed, he makes baffling stuff accessible, and shows us how great paintings can make the familiar world astonishing and new' Artist MICHAEL SMITHER says, 'In this absorbing book, painting is revealed as food for the soul, a harbour of memories that sustain us' |
How to Drink a Glass of Wine
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By John Saker
New Zealand has become one of the world's great wine-drinking and producing countries. After six years as a top wine writer, John Saker has blended a thousand impressions, delicious experiences and startled taste buds into an engrossing guide to the world's most loved - and debated - beverage.
'Saker loves language, and knows how to use it; his touch is delicate and sure' ANNE FRENCH, New Zealand Books |
Best:
A New Zealand Compendium
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Compiled by Ella Griffiths
Where is the best place in New Zealand to see a movie, watch a horse race
or catch a wave? What's the country's best pinot noir? Who makes the best
ice cream? Who's our best sports commentator? Which is our best public park?
What is the best New Zealand movie of all time?
'Stylish ... Some of the categories are inspired'
Leaf
Salon |
This
Piece of Earth: A Life in My New Zealand Garden
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by Harvey McQueen
From its glorious, sumptuous cover to its captivating story, this garden
book and memoir will warm the hearts of readers of all ages.
'Gardening, cooking, politics and poetry, brilliantly mixed ... I loved
every minute of this book - a gorgeous read'
FIONA KIDMAN |
How
to Listen to Pop Music
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by Nick Bollinger
New Zealand's favourite rock journalist tells how pop music changed not
only the world but his own life - and that of every generation to come.
From Beatlemania and the LP to Eminem and the iPod, this is an illuminating
guide, and a true memoir of our time.
'If you liked High Fidelity, you'll love this'
TOM SCOTT |
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