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Go Fish
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Al Brown can be counted on to find and share great New Zealand cuisine. In Go Fish Al combines his two great passions - cooking and fishing - and brings us more than 100 exceptional fish and shellfish recipes. Covering crustaceans, shellfish and fin fish of many varieties, Go Fish is the ultimate gu...
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All Black's Don't Cry: A Story of Hope
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'I've been to hell and I'm back. If you're in that same place, then I understand what you're going through.'
John Kirwan was one of the most devastating wingers New Zealand, and world, rugby had ever seen. A prominent and revered figure at the dawn of the professional age of rugby, he seemed to ...
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Mud, Sweat and Tears
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At 7.22am on May 26th 1998, Bear entered The Guinness Book of Records as the youngest, and one of only around thirty, British climbers to have successfully climbed Everest and returned alive. He was only 23 years old.
The actual ascent took Bear over ninety days of extreme weather, limited sl...
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The 4-Hour Body
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Is it possible to:
Reach your genetic potential in 6 months-
Sleep 2 hours per day and perform better than on 8 hours-
Lose more fat than a marathoner by bingeing-
Indeed, and much more. This is not just another diet and fitness book.
The 4-Hour Body is the result of an obsess...
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BLACK where it belongs
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The must-have review and record of the 2011 RWC.
One of rugby's most respected commentators, Bob Howitt, provides definitive commentary to the stunning array of images from leading international photo library TRANZ.
This highly illustrated, comprehensive 136-page review package includes:
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This is the guidebook of Te Araroa Trail: The Long Pathway, a continuous trail running from Cape Reinga to Bluff, 35 years in the making, which will officially open in late 2011. The book maps the 3000-kilometre trail in 40-kilometre sections, with maps by leading map maker Roger Smith of Geographx....
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Mana: Inside the All Blacks
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For the first time, a camera goes deep inside the sacred space of the All Black camp - revealing the highs and the lows, the pain and the passion, the commitment and the courage of New Zealand's iconic sporting team.
Best-selling photojournalist Nick Danziger and writer James Kerr have been gran...
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All you need to know about smoking food from renowned New Zealand chef, Chris Fortune.
Includes . . .
• hot and cold smoking techniques
• smoking essentials and pre-smoking processes; including preparation of food
• information on the types of smoker you can use, including Kiwi ...
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illustrated with 1:50 000 & 1:250 000 topographic maps
information on over 1000 hunting spots
species available
accommodation
access, permits, restrictions
Xpert hunting tips that all hunters will need to know when planning their next adventure.
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Moneyball is a quest for the secret of success in Baseball. In a narrative full of fabulous characters and brilliant excursions into the unexpected, Michael Lewis follows the low-bedget Oakland Athletic's visionary general manager Billy Beane, and a strange brotherhood of amateur baseball theorists....
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Union: The Heart of Rugby
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Union: The Heart of Rugby is an epic international portrait of rugby through the lenses of the world's great rugby photographers. Conceived to celebrate the true heart and soul of rugby around the world, Union will be both a stunning large-format book and exhibition. Launched in spectacular styl...
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No sporting event has had its past and present, its highs and lows so intricately entwined with those of a country like the Tour has with France. The Tour de France is the biggest annual sporting event in the world, and at the same time it transcends sport. The Tour de France comes to the people. I...
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Sean Fitzpatrick played for the best rugby team on the planet, the All Blacks. His aggressive, uncompromising approach made him one of the greatest players ever. Ruthless, devious and compelling to watch, he was a one-man wrecking machine. He was also an inspirational leader. Between 1986 and 1997, ...
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How to Watch the Rugby World Cup 2011
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"As comprehensive and entertaining a book on the World Cup as has ever been written" Peter Fitzsimons
Since the Rugby World Cup tournament began in 1987, its powerful players, speed-charged runs, soaring kicks, brutal scrums and controversial refereeing decisions have gripped billions o...
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Run: Stories of Blisters and Bliss
Paperback (2011)
In his follow-up to the best-selling Ultramarathon Man, world-renowned ultramarathoner Dean Karnazes chronicles his remarkable exploits and explorations in gripping detail. Karnazes runs for days on end without rest, across some of the most exotic and inhospitable places on earth, including the Aust...
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The 2011 Rugby Almanack
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The Rugby Almanack is New Zealand rugby's book of record and is widely regarded as the finest publication of its type in the world. Now in its 75th edition, the 2011 Rugby Almanack records another huge year, including the All Blacks' remarkable Tri-Nations and Bledisloe Cup victories, the All Blacks...
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Croz: Larrikin Kiwi Biker
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I lifted up my UV-cracked visor with my thumb. ‘Which way does the track go and what’s the lap record?’ I called out over the noise of the valve gear rattling and clanging between my legs. The flag marshal’s eyebrows raised in disbelief. I could see him muttering, &lsqu...
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New Zealand is mountain biking heaven, with fantastic opportunities on the doorstep of most urban areas, as well as superb wilderness riding to be had in the backcountry. It is no surprise therefore, that mountain biking has become enormously popular in recent decades, and the people who regularly r...
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Murph's Law is the third in our series of motorsport books, the autobiography of another great driver, Greg Murphy - a.k.a "Murph". Approachable and quotable outside a racecar, aggressive and determined when at the wheel, Murph has become an iconic driver in the popular V8 Supercar series ...
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In "Got Fight?", Forrest Griffin and Erich Krauss unleashed their unique brand of humor teaching people how to get tough and become a man. Now in the sequel to their bestselling book, Griffin and Krauss teach people the ultimate form of manliness: surviving the coming apocalypse (it's gott...
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Imagine running a marathon.
Imagine running another immediately afterwards …
Then another, and another
In the desert (or high mountains)
Oh, and with almost no food or water …
(Bare feet are optional)
At the heart of Born to Run lies a mysterious tribe of Mexican Ind...
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Football
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Help your child learn about football with the new edition of this fact-packed guide, giant wallchart, interactive clip-art CD and dedicated website.
From why gloves make a goalkeepers job easier, to why heading a ball in the 1870s could be deadly; they'll become a footie afficianado with this pre...
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This book reveals the real Burt Munro - the man behind the movie.
Roger Donaldson has been studying Burt Munro for many years. He made a documentary on him back in 1971, called 'Offerings to the God of Speed', as well as the 2005 international hit "The World's Fastest Indian'. During researc...
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From elite bodybuilding competitors to gymnasts, from golfers to fitness gurus, anyone who works out with weights must own this book -- a book that only Arnold Schwarzenegger could write, a book that has earned its reputation as "the bible of bodybuilding."
Inside, Arnold covers the very ...
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Cruising: Amazing Sights and Cuisine
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From the comfort of your deck chair, set sail to distant lands on a round-the-world journey with mouth watering recipes and stunning photography from each region. Welcome aboard!
Includes signature dishes from internationally acclaimed chefs.
Sample Recipes
Grilled Scallops with Vegetabl...
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This trail-blazing book is likely to become the definitive manual on playing and coaching cricket. It represents the first time that a cricket coach and a sports scientist (both world experts in their field) have combined their experience, insights and wisdom to create what is probably the most comp...
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Into the Wild (movie tie-in cover)
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“A narrative of arresting force. Anyone who ever fancied wandering off to face nature on its own harsh terms should give a look. It’s gripping stuff.” —The Washington Post
By examining the true story of Chris McCandless, a young man, who in 1992 walked deep into the Alaska...
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Spot X Diving NZ: Over 750 Diving Spots
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There are approximately 750 dive spots through out the book, and each spot is presented with the same layout - species (Cray, Scallops etc), degree of difficulty, GPS, depth, current, access, restrictions and a short but accurate diving tip for each spot. Any divers wanting to explore wrecks, caves ...
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Complete or Compete - Half Marathon
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Nearly every weekend now, somewhere in New Zealand, there is a fun run or walk being held, where ordinary people can have a go at the extraordinary. With the huge upsurge in these events over the last few years, many people who began with as little as a three-kilometre jog, are now ready for a bigge...
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The Book of Surfing
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Surfers are heirs to a rich legacy. From Polynesian princes whose names have been lost to history, to lantern-jawed champs and wave-riding iconoclasts, surfers are tuned deeply into the natural rhythms of the planet. It’s a way of living and a way of being – a physical act that can lead to a state o...
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Perfect Bowls
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Reveals all the keys to Belliss' extraordinary success at the highest level of the game. A must for every bowler, regardless of age or ability.
First published as How to think and play better bowls in 1992; this is the 2007 updated and revised edition.
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The Game Butcher: Wild About Meat
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This book on processing wild pigs and deer is written by Darran Meates, one of the country's leading butchers of game meat. Practical down-to-earth text and over 250 photographs show how to field dress, skin and butcher pigs and deer, caping techniques, food safety information for game hunters, and ...
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Learn to Play Cricket
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More than 60 million books sold in the Teach Yourself series!Get more runs and put more batsmen out with expertise from experienced players"Learn to Play Cricket" is the essential guide for improving your all-round skills and player performance. Written by Mark Butcher, Captain of Surrey County Cric...
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Cricket: 99.94 Tips to Improve Your Game
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In this one-of-a-kind collection, the world's top players and coaches share their secrets, guidance and advice on every aspect of the game. From batting to bowling and fielding to coaching, this book covers it all. With contributions from Merv Hughes, Brad Hodge, Cameron White, David Hussey, Belinda...
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Building on the success of his highly successful North and South Island Short Walks books, inveterate tramper Peter Janssen presents 200 short nature walks in New Zealand that are ideal for those people who like to stretch their legs without having to tackle a full tramp. With the informative 'natur...
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Mark Draper, the author of Spot X Surfcasting is a successful fishing guide with much of his work revolving around multi day guided trips, fishing for both fresh and saltwater species. Mark has specialised in both land based game fishing and fly fishing off the rocks.
With 561 surfcasting s...
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This is a tale of two men: one who became the first hero of New Zealand cricket, and one whose lifelong dream was to write his biography. Bert Sutcliffe, a stout-hearted giant of the post-war cricketing world, never did get to see his long-awaited story hit the press. He died in 2001 aged 77, leavin...
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This book is the record of a four-wheel drive adventure through some of the most spectacular country to be found in the South Island, undertaken by leading photographers Chris Morton and Tony Bridge. Their objective was to portray something of the magic to be found off-road in the South Island backc...
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Living Wild: The Ultimate Guide to Scouting and Fieldcraft
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In this essential guide to living wild, Bear Grylls reveals the secrets of his years of fieldcraft experience. This is the information you really need to know about living in the field from the man who has passed 21 SAS selection, climbed Everest and survived in some of the most inhospitable regions...
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Everyone knows running is good for you. But whether it's once around the block once a week, more serious preparation for a charity 10-kilometre race or half-marathon, or dedicated training over a period of months for a full marathon, it helps if you know what it is you're trying to achieve, and how ...
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