Consumer Advice Books

A simple, practical and definitely not boring book on living well while spending less. It will appeal especially to families but also to students, flatters and fixed income households. It incorporates tips, suggestions and serious strategies but with a light hearted, easy to apply, honest approac...

Planning a wedding is incredibly exciting, but the thought of all that organising can also be a little overwhelming there's so much to do, so many options to choose from, and so many people to consider! This New Zealand Wedding Planning Journal contains all the information you need to plan the per...

Aimed at those who get warm fuzzies just walking into a wool shop, simply have to stroke the fabric at the quilt store, and long to touch the textiles at museums, this roundup of New Zealand's craftiest places will go down a treat. It's essentially a guide to the many places in New Zealand where you...

So you’re getting older - aren’t we all? And you're far too busy to worry about planning for things that might never happen. Wrong. A little preparation now could save you from the legal and financial minefields of old age, after all, having your legal and financial affairs sorted means ...

In one way or another the leaky homes catastrophe affects everyone in New Zealand, most especially the unfortunate home owners. This book is a guide for people from woe to go. It provides you the information you need on: "Tell-tale" signs and other not-so-obvious signs, who to go to, what ...

Costs are rising, income is uncertain, times are getting tougher . . . getting through the recession in one piece will take some planning. You can do it, and Auckland lawyer and journalist Catriona MacLennan will show you how. Filled with practical tips and user-friendly advice, Survive the Crun...

The road to hell is paved with good intentions. Ever wondered if declaring support for fair-trade and then chucking Kenyan beans from your shopping trolley to reduce food miles really added up? Or whether the women in Bangladeshi sweatshops really want you to stop buying the clothes from their sewin...

The Household Guide to New Zealand Law is an invaluable and highly authoritative reference to the law of the land and how it can affect individuals, couples and families on issues that often come up in the course of everyday life. Written in a user-friendly informative style that provides an ove...

With the supermarket chains offering increasingly bland produce, more and more people who care about what they eat and take pleasure in the good things in life are turning to the real alternative: the home-grown produce available from farmers' markets, from olives, fish, jams and preserves to organi...

Whether you're a shopaholic or a bargain-hunter, you'll find Zagat's 2012 New York City Shopping guide indispensable. Covering over 2,000 stores in 50+ categories ranging from handbags to home goods, shoes to software, toys to toiletries it's all here. Rated by thousands of enthusiastic NYC shoppers...

Oz Clarke, Britain's most popular wine writer, is absolutely in tune with what wine drinkers want today - flavour, individuality, excellent value for money and wines that are readily available. Oz has tasted thousands of wines and selected his 250 Best Wines for 2010. This new edition of Oz Clarke's...

What every New Zealander should know about their civil rights. One of the cornerstones of a civilized democracy is the protection of an indiividual’s civil rights, those freedoms enshrined in law that shield citizens from unwarranted government action, discrimination or repression. New Zeal...

Feeling poor because of the credit crunch? Feeling guilty because of global warming? Feeling like you'd like to tighten your belt, but aren't ready to embrace DIY macrame handbags? No need to panic. Put down the economy mince and buy this book instead - it's a blueprint for living beautifully while ...

The Gift Book: the perfect present - and a beautiful gift in itself. Choosing the right gift for the right person is an art. With the help of The Gift Book you can make choices that are right first time - every time. In this book, Patricia Davidson shares the secrets of successful gift-buying and ex...

Fiat's 500 and 600 models are amongst the smallest cars in the world, yet for all their diminutive proportions they are chic, fun to drive and capable of travelling marathon distances. Both cars follow in the tradition of the 1936 Topolino, the original miniature Fiat that helped put Italy on wheels...

Culinary shopping in the greater Auckland region has never been more tempting or exciting. But how do you know where to go for that special cooking class, or that obscure but vital ingredient for a special dinner, or maybe you just want to browse and sample the fare at one of the growing number of f...

Whisky Classified revolutionizes our appreciation of single malt whisky. David Wishart cuts through the confusing jargon often used to describe single malts and replaces it with an objective and easily applied guide to taste. Dr Wishart presents us with a new flavour profile. He identifies twelve di...

Packed with good advice on choosing the right Ducati bevel twin, with a comprehensive inspection guide and in-depth analysis of strengths and weaknesses, this book covers desirable upgrades, modifications to avoid, valuation, and predicting which models will become collectable (if they aren't alread...

Every year more than 8,000 items are photographed to make "Miller's Antiques Price Guide" the most comprehensive and informative price guide on the market. Whether you're buying or selling, a dealer, collector or auctioneer, this is the book you need to help you keep track of the internati...

Rich in tradition yet with an eye on the contemporary and emerging, "Warman's" provides fascinating back-stories on key collecting areas to enhance the collecting experience. "Future of the Market" reports give readers insights into where the experts are putting their money and why. New editor Zac B...

Every year more than 4,000 items are photographed to make "Miller's Collectables Price Guide", the most comprehensive and informative price guide on the market. Whether you're buying or selling, a dealer, collector or auctioneer, this is the book you need to help you keep track of the inte...

Drawing on the expertise and resources of the highly respected Antique Trader[trademark] band, this book covers American, English, European and Oriental ceramics produced from the 18th century through the mid-20th century. It features an overview of 150 companies, including the bigger ones such as G...

In this 2nd edition of the companion volume to the Food Heroes TV series, Rick Stein has updated and added to his directory of the best food producers, suppliers and retailers in Great Britain and Ireland. The criteria for entry is based on the quality of the produce, assessed by personal testing an...

How to Do Everything: iPhone 5 covers all the smartphone features of this brand-new version of Apples bestselling and revolutionary product, as well how to use all of the iPhones other capabilities. This hands-on guide explains how to video chat using FaceTime, load music, videos, and data onto the ...

Shelley Boettchr's popular guide to the tastiest and thriftiest wines of Alberta is back, with all-new reviews and even more fantastic facts and tips. With Shelley's straightforward advice, novices can feel confident about picking out the perfect wine for any occasion without breaking the bank. With...

Rod Phillips has spent another year tasting and rating the wines on the shelves of the LCBO. Now in its 5th edition, The 500 Best-Value Wines in the LCBOThe book rates wines on a five-star scale, provides concise no-nonsense descriptions, and suggests food pairings for each wine. It also provides sp...

The 45th edition of the leading price guide in antiques, continues to feature ACTUAL prices in 700 categories and more than 2,500 full-color photographs."""Kovels' Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide "is the most thorough, colorful, and complete price guide available, from the most trusted, well-k...

The Good Shopping Guide guides readers towards the most ethical brands from companies who do not cause harm to or exploit humans, animals or the environment. There are over 70 product sections (from Butter to Banks and Fax Machines to Fashion), which fall under the main sections of Good Home & Offi...

Published quarterly, the Consumer Edition of the Kelley Blue Book Used Car Guide includes current trade-in values, private party values, and suggested retail values on more than 10,000 models of used cars, trucks, and vans. Covering 15 model years, the book includes VINs, original list prices, easy-...

Increasing the energy efficiency of your home can save you money, help the environment, and enhance your comfort, but how do you decide which improvements are the most beneficial and cost-effective? Completely revised to incorporate the latest developments in green technology, "Consumer Guide to Hom...

Treasured by knife collectors, enthusiasts, knifemakers and dealers worldwide, the Knives book is broken into a proven formula of sections: a bank of enthralling feature articles about the latest developments, history and transformation of knives, swords, and edges of all types; a "Trends" photo/cap...

For deals on wheels, 2013 will be a "perfect storm." There's never been a better time to buy a new car or truck, thanks to a stronger Canadian dollar, a worldwide recession driving prices downward, and a more competitive Japanese auto industry that's still reeling from a series of natural disasters....

Songwriter Dave Carroll wasn't the first person abused by an airline's customer service. But he was the first to show how one person, armed with creativity, some friends, $150 and the Internet, could turn an entire industry upside down. United Airlines had broken Dave's guitar after his luggage had ...

Modern design is beautiful, functional, idiosyncratic, and still relatively affordable. Designs that were once thought of as too avant-garde for functional use, are now appreciated for the bold thinking and originality that went into making them. However, many of these objects are just being discove...

Every month, "Reader's Digest" asks selected experts from a different profession to spill their secrets. Readers walk a mile in their shoes and see things that are enlightening, horrifying, and give them a whole new perspective on the people they trust with their food, health, family, money, and hom...

The Series III Land Rover further developed the successive refinements of the Series I,II and IIA models, yet remained true to its original design as a utility vehicle for farmers; one that could be repaired and maintained with the minimum of specialist tools. It rapidly built up a worldwide reputat...

This is the essential guide to all Jaguar XJ models from 2003 to 2009. An important read for any potential owner, but also a constant reference guide to keep with you when viewing a car. It will help you identify the model that suits you, what to look for when inspecting a car, and will provide you ...

This book is your ticket to a world of fun, excitement, exploration and satisfaction: the world of the iconic BMW E30 3 series. Starting with a model history, showing how the E30 came into being and how it developed over its long life span, this book introduces the key features of the E30. Containin...

Drawing on first-hand experience of what can happen when you rely on basic paperwork and goodwill alone, this book offers a unique insight into the would-be problems and pitfalls of buying a 1964-1973 Ford Mustang. Learn the strengths and weaknesses of Mustangs from an author with years of experienc...