Grace, Patricia et al. Earth, Sea, Sky: Images and Maori Proverbs from the Natural World of Aotearoa New Zealand
In Earth, Sea, Sky, the authors' lyrical translations and explanations of Maori poetry and traditional wisdom are presented alongside Craig Potton's evocative New Zealand landscape photographs. This result of the collaboration of internationally proven talents will appeal to New Zealanders and visitors alike, who will appreciate sensitive and thoughtful insight into the Maori world.
BuyLabels: Culture, Environment, Literature, New Zealand
King, Michael. The Penguin History of New Zealand
'Michael King, a former professor of New Zealand history at Georgetown University, has written an incredibly detailed and thought-provoking survey of New Zealand history. He challenged popular ideas of the first inhabitants of the islands and raised several interesting arguments. If one is looking for a provoking read on one of the world most dynamic democracies, this is a good one'. - Amazon review.
BuyLabels: History, New Zealand
Lindsey, Terence and Rod Morris (photos). Collins Field Guide to New Zealand Wildlife
A concise but comprehensive guide to New Zealand fauna. This practical, portable reference provides information on over 250 commonly encountered species.
BuyLabels: Educational, Environment, New Zealand
Lonely Planet New Zealand (14th Edition)
Experience the infinite variety of New Zealand: sample the cafes and bars of Auckland, take a gravity-defying bungee jump pr tramp through some of the world's most spectacular wilderness areas with this bestselling guidebook. Buy
Labels: New Zealand, Travel Guide
Fodor's New Zealand
In this completely up-to-date guide experts who live in New Zealand give you the inside track, showing you all the things to see and do. BuyLabels: New Zealand, Travel Guide
Eyewitness Travel Guide to New Zealand
Eyewitness Travel Guide: New Zealand guide does full justice to New Zealand’s astonishing volcanic landscape, wildlife reserves and fjord-like coastline. More than 1,100 full-color photographs, detailed street-by-street maps, and listings of all major attractions help provide fun for any vacation. BuyLabels: New Zealand, Travel Guide
Elder, Alexander. Straying from the Flock: Travels in New Zealand
A road trip through the history, life, and attractions of one of the most beautiful countries in the southern hemisphere. Straying from the Flock is an intimate and personal account of one passionate traveller's visit to this incredible country, its mountains and beaches, fjords, rainforests, vineyards, and hidden eateries. BuyLabels: Armchair Travel, New Zealand
Cotter, Simon and Jane. Eco Kiwi: Green Solutions for Everyday Life
Eco Kiwi is not just a backyard handbook - though worm farms, keeping hens and making your own eco-friendly household cleansers are clearly explained - but a down-to-earth guide to topics as diverse as natural and synthetic paints, timber treatments, alternative energy sources, organic agriculture and controlling household waste. BuyLabels: Educational, Environment, New Zealand
Robertson, Hugh and Barry Heather. Hand Guide to the Birds of New Zealand
Comprehensive and easy-to-use, this guide introduces key bird-watching sites. Ideal for use in the field. Every bird species in New Zealand is represented in 74 original, full page, colour paintings, including rare & recently extinct birds. Buy
Labels: Environment, New Zealand
The Rough Guide to New Zealand (4th Edition)
"The Rough Guide to NZ is the most complete, accurate guidebook I've found during my 6 trips to NZ. As anyone familiar with the Rough Guide series knows, it's not a simple, "highlights only" style guidebook. The RG offers in-depth coverage of the Kiwi countryside, villages, parks, and cities, as well as introductory material on its people, culture and history" - Amazon review. BuyLabels: New Zealand, Travel Guide
Young, David. Our Islands, Our Selves: A History of Conservation in New Zealand
In Our Islands, Our Selves, Young identifies the issues, personalities and organisations surrounding conservation over the past 200 years. He includes significant discussion on the cultural influences of Maori and European views of nature. He looks at the process of Maori settlement and how the need to preserve slowly became an element in the use of some resources.
BuyLabels: Environment, New Zealand
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