New Zealand

Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge Guide

By Amy Taylor A bike ride that began with 26 friends in 1977 is today New Zealand's premier cycling event. Covering a scenic course on 160 kilometres of sealed road around beautiful Lake Taupo, it caters for riders of all abilities, and attracts around 12,000 entrants, with numbers increasing every year. Whether you're riding for fun or competitively, this book contains all the information you‚ll need to prepare for the event and have a great ride on the day.

Roosters I Have Known

By Steve Braunias In 2007, journalist Steve Braunias embarked on a series of 27 interviews, one a week, profiling New Zealanders famous and infamous, both publicity-seekers and those rather keener to hide from the spotlight. This startling survey of the national psyche stirred controversy, hilarity and even animosity.

Your Money Personality: Unlock the Secret to a Rich and Happy Life

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.

Watching the Rugby World Cup

By Spiro Zavos From 7 September - 20 October 2007, 20 rugby-playing nations take to the field to contest rugby's most coveted prize. In this sensational new book, acclaimed rugby writer Spiro Zavos writes about the events that have taken the Rugby World Cup from a pipedream to one of the world's three top sporting contests - and gives a unique insight into what is likely to happen in this, the most thrilling contest yet.

By Harry Ricketts How do you deliver a googly, have the hoodoos, bowl a maiden over, and make chin music? What are a beamer, a flipper, a corker, a jaffa and a loosener? What do a bunny, a cherry, a dolly and a royal golden duck have to do with sport? Learn the answers - and much more about the noble sport of cricket - in this terrific, funny, enlightening new book by passionate player and cricket-watcher Harry Ricketts.

By Geoff Mackley and John McCrystal Christchurch-born Geoff Mackley has carved out an international reputation as a daring filmmaker and photographer of extreme and dangerous natural phenomena. Alongside the stories of how he gets his unique film footage - which leads TV news bulletins worldwide - Mackley tells of his remarkable life, from growing up in New Zealand to becoming an international television star on Discovery Channel series Dangerman.

By Judith Bell, also known as Stephen Tindall - the woman The woman who changed her name to Stephen Tindall tells her story. Judith Bell and her husband Nelson had a young family, a promising manufacturing business, and a passionate determination to get ahead. When big-box retailer The Warehouse came calling with a big order, they thought their dreams had come true. Within four years they had lost almost everything. 'A powerful denunciation of the dark side of globalisation - at home and abroad' TIM HAZLEDINE

How to Drink a Glass of Wine

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

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

By Spiro Zavos How to Watch a Game of Rugby will delight both fans and those keen to learn more about New Zealand's national passion. Spiro Zavos shares his love of the sport with wit and humour - and passes on some illuminating pointers. 'Thoughtful, passionate & entertaining' GREG McGEE 'One for all rugby lovers ... Spiro Zavos's best book yet' BRYCE COURTENAY

By Danielle Bowater The book so many people have been waiting for. Innovative cook Danielle Bowater shows how to create delicious party finger food with ease - and present it with style and aplomb. Mouthful's message: 'If there is food in the house, a guest is no worry' PASHTO PROVERB

by Mary Mountier An irreverent insider's view of the 'sport of kings' - betting systems, personalities, scandals, oddities, joys of ownership, social divisions, how it all began and advice to newcomers. 'Mary Mountier's brilliant How to Pick a Winner will have you rushing to the nearest TAB.' North&South 'Even if you've never been near a racecourse you'll find this book hugely entertaining' KEITH QUINN

by Richard Hall There is no more beautiful or intriguing sight than the night sky. Come along with astronomer extraordinaire Richard Hall on a tour of the heavens as seen from the Southern Hemisphere. 'A legend brings the night sky to life.' STEPHEN JAMES O'MEARA

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

by Richard Hall, Kay Leather, Geoffrey Dobson Stonehenge Aotearoa is unique in New Zealand and internationally. This beautiful, fully illustrated colour guide book takes you on a tour of the inspiring structure - and the prehistoric monuments which inspired its creation. 'At Stonehenge Aotearoa we stand on the shoulders of giants' ALAN MACDIARMID, NOBEL PRIZE WINNER