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A reprint under a new ISBN, this handy reference guide focuses on plant and animal fossils commonly found in New Zealand. Fossils are the preserved remains of past life and are very much part of the natural environment in this country. The range of fossils described covers the geological time-scale of Paleozoic, Mesozoic and Cenozoic periods. The younger Cenozoic rocks are especially widespread in New Zealand and for this reason Cenozoic fossils are the most common. Readers will learn to recognise the distinctive features of each group of fossils - shape, size, texture, colour and type of preservation - that serve as clues to the identity of any individual fossil organism. Excellent photographs provide a visual reference and individual entries provide essential geological information, along with biological and environmental detail about what fossils ate and where they lived. Written and researched by an expert team of paleontologists and geologists from GNS Science in Wellington, the authority of this guide is undeniable, but it is presented in a highly readable format.

Photographs of the most commonly seen New Zealand birds along with detailed information on distribution, habitat, behaviour and breeding.

This fully revised and updated version of Peter Janssen's hugely popular book A Walk A Day has 365 short walks (and a bonus walk for the leap year) meaning locals and overseas visitors will always be able to find a short walk anywhere in New Zealand.

New Zealand is a spectacular country when seen from onboard a motorbike. Author Kim Johnston has profiled twenty incredible routes, showcasing the best rides on offer, covering a mix of one day rides and longer trips. With an intended bias towards the glory of the South Island, each chapter depicts a magnificent motorcycle ride. With maps, a detailed description and scenic highlights as well as interesting detours and stops along the way, this is the ideal research tool for motorcyclists looking to ride that dream route. Fully illustrated in order to show off the both the beauty of the country and the roads travelled, this guidebook is written for both New Zealand motorcyclists and overseas visitors. Get out there and ride!

A Photographic Guide to Spiders of New Zealand introduces over 90 species, focusing on the more commonplace introduced spiders but also featuring some of our rare native species. It gives details on their taxonomy, geographical origins, range and preferred habitat, plus special notes on behaviour, life cycle or diet. Spiders are found everywhere in New Zealand, from bathroom to bush, beach and beyond, and although many people find them distasteful, they are valuable predators of pests and fascinating components of any ecosystem. A handful of our spiders are well known - the katipo for its feared bite, the elusive Nelson cave spider for its great size - but few have been much studied until recently. Respected arachnologist Cor Vink brings his scholarship and expertise to the text, while Bryce McQuillan's photography presents the spiders with extraordinary clarity and detail, making this an essential purchase for anyone with an interest in our eight-legged neighbours.

A Photographic Guide to Sea Fishes of New Zealand is the fourth title in this series of compact, easy-to-use guides that covers much of the flora and fauna of New Zealand. The fishes of New Zealand are part of the Indo-Pacific fish fauna, by far the richest in the world. A Photographic Guide to Sea Fishes of New Zealand covers many bony (or teleostean) reef fishes belonging to the Super Class PISCES, Class OSTEICHTHYES, and discusses their habits by day and night, their modes of life, diet and relation to their surroundings. Each fish is illustrated with at least one full colour photograph. There is also an authoritative section on Fish Design, as well as Classification.

A Photographic Guide to New Zealand Seashells covers 165 common and a few rarer species of molluscs one is most likely to encounter on New Zealand seashores. Each is treated with colour photographs - sometimes including the live creature - plus descriptive information including reproduction, habitat notes and distribution maps. A comprehensive introduction gives an overview of the range of molluscs and their distribution and identification. A Photographic Guide to New Zealand Seashells is the fifth title in this series of compact, easy-to-use guides which is the ideal car glovebox, pocket or backpack reference for anyone with an interest in natural history.

Over 100 New Zealanders talk about what the country means to them, the special and the worrying, in an inspiring and beautiful book that celebrates our country. Including well-known New Zealanders such as Sam Neill, John Kirwan, Jennifer Ward-Lealand and Winston Peters, and many not so well known, it traverses the different peoples in this land with answers to questions such as; - When you are overseas, what do you miss most about New Zealand? - What should New Zealand's priorities be? - What does being a New Zealander mean? - What three words would you use to describe New Zealanders?

The list of native mammals of the New Zealand Region (including a slice of Antarctica) is completely different from that of any other country in the world. There are no indigenous four-legged land mammals at all. Instead, there are just two living bats of unique and ancient descent, plus 57 species of seals, dolphins and whales. New Zealand's Native Mammals describes this vast array, and celebrates their extraordinary history and diversity; their influence on Maori culture; their ruthless exploitation by 19th century sealers and whalers; and their contemporary recovery. Professor Carolyn King explains how long isolation in a remote corner of the prehuman South Pacific has nurtured the evolution of a native mammal fauna like no other.

Over 370 quirky destinations, from lonely beaches, historic buildings and ancient pa sites to children's playgrounds, award-winning gin distilleries.

The 78th edition of the New Zealand Cricket Almanack, and the 43rd under the current editors, covers a year of almost non-stop activity for New Zealand teams. The Black Caps were involved in 36 matches during that period, with the historic 3-0 test series win in India being the undoubted highlight. They also took part in series in Sri Lanka and Pakistan (including the Champions Trophy) and hosted England, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. The England series was notable for New Zealand equaling their biggest winning margin in test cricket in the third test at Hamilton. The White Ferns had one of their busiest years, their highlight being winning the Twenty20 World Cup played in United Arab Emirates. They also toured England, Australia and India and hosted Australia (twice) and Sri Lanka. The second women's Under 19 World Cup, played in Malaysia, is also covered in this edition. Domestic cricket featured the Dream11 Super Smash Twenty20 competition, with men's and women's double-headers, the Plunket Shield, the Ford Trophy and the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield. There is also coverage of Hawke Cup and age-group cricket. As usual, all the cricket is backed up by a detailed records section and a fascinating miscellany of the season's.

We are living longer and healthier lives than at any time in history. However, for all its successes, modern medicine has failed to make much progress against the diseases of ageing that kill most people- heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and type 2 diabetes. Too often, it intervenes with treatments too late, prolonging lifespan at the expense of quality of life. Age Less takes readers through a short history of longevity to what we know now, to where we are likely to be within the next 5-10 years. The future sounds a bit like science fiction, but then what is common knowledge today would have sounded like science fiction (or sorcery) to someone living 100 years ago. Age Less also explains why we age, the scientific theories of ageing, and what everyone can do today to improve their chances of living a longer, healthier, disease-free life.

Aotearoa New Zealand's story can be told through the key documents and landmarks that have moved the country towards what it is today. From the earliest markers of territory, through the items of constitutional development, to the international agreements that set our place in the world, this country's development and growth are marked and illustrated. Selected by leading historian Dr Paul Moon, each of the 50 founding documents is provided with a description and historical context. For anybody that is interested in how we became the nation we are today, or is looking for the background so necessary to understanding the developments in the relationship between Maori and Pakeha, Founding Documents of Aotearoa New Zealand can fulfil many needs.

A fully revised edition with colour photographs of 110 species of New Zealand reptiles and amphibians, complete with distribution maps. Authoritative text describing key identification features.

A highly illustrated guide to more than 60 species of freshwater fishes in New Zealand. Compact, easy-to-use size that makes it the ideal pocket companion.

Over 420 quirky destinations that are known to locals but frequently bypassed by visitoprs. From lonely beaches, historic buildings and ancient pa sites to children's playgrounds, award-winning gin distilleries, and peculiar street art, this comprehensive guidebook not only points you in the direction of unusual sights and adventures, but also uncovers the other side of New Zealand's history and landscape.

Drawing on more than 70 years' worth of study in the field, representing literally thousands of hours spent poised behind a 300mm lens, Forest Birds by Geoff Moon presents a visual and written portrait of the most important or characteristic birds of the New Zealand forest. Arranged in taxonomic order, these total nearly 30 species, among them some of the country's best-loved birds such as the bellbird, fantail, kingfisher, kiwi, kokako, morepork, tomtit, kakariki, saddleback, stitchbird and tui. Enriching the photography are Geoff's personal notes, amassed, like his photographs, from decades of observation. This title is the second in New Holland's series on bird habitats.

Prolific New Zealand travel writer Pater Janssen describes his favourite walks throughout Auckland and the Greater Auckland Region. From Mahurangi to Waiuku and the Waitakere Ranges to Waiheke Island, Peter describes family friendly walks which includes memorable highlights, whether it's a spectacular landscape feature, a historic site, a great view or a special story about the city or area. With an influx of New Zealanders travelling around New Zealand, this makes the perfect gift for families planning their school holidays, Christmas holidays or just a relaxing break. Jam packed with over 200 beautiful walks, including: Travel directions, walking times, track and nature notes: walks are categorised geographically making it Very Easy to plan. Totally updated with closed walks deleted and new walks included: Family friendly.

Donovan Bixley re-tells the story of Maui fishing up North Island! The traditional tale but with Donovan's unique twist and trademark humour. The pictures are bright and bring their own level of humour to the book. Darryn Joseph will ensure that the story is accurate and culturally appropriate, and will translate the story for the Te Reo edition.

Child prodigy, genius, freak, a man who lived frivolously and died a pauper... The myths surrounding Mozart, composer of some of the world's most sublime music, have long overtaken the known facts of his life. Now, in this charming and very personal tribute, artist Donovan Bixley offers a portrait of the composer that will forever change the way he is viewed. In nearly 100 original drawings and paintings, accompanied by text based on the many letters that he wrote during his life, beginning with the delightful, if misspelt, letters he wrote as a thirteen-year-old boy travelling in Italy with his father. Like his successful Much Ado About Shakespeare , Bixley brings Mozart to life with humour but also reflects the turmoil of the times in which he lived. This is a newly rendered version of the book successfully published in 2006.

Donovan Bixley re-tells the story of how Maui slowed the journey of the sun through the sky each day! The traditional tale but with Donovan's unique twist and trademark humour. The pictures are bright and bring their own level of humour to the book. Darryn Joseph ensures that the story is accurate and culturally appropriate and translates , along with Keri Opai, the story for the Te Reo edition.