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Pipi is a magical cafe in Havelock North that's always packed with people enjoying its beautiful rustic ambience and its delicious homely food. The Pipi philosophy is about family, fun, nurturing, good simple seasonal food, and love. These are all universal things, but Pipi gives them the New Zealan...

The New York Times bestseller, HEAT WAVE, is a tie-in to the ABC primetime show, CASTLE. The main character of the show, Richard Castle, is a bestselling mystery writer. Mystery sensation Richard Castle, blockbuster author of the wildly best-selling Derrick Storm novels, introduces his newest c...

The little rabbit is loved by his family, even though whenever they ask him a question, he answers very rudely. Every morning when his mother said, "Time to get up, my little rabbit," he would reply, "Poo bum!" At lunchtime when his father said, "Eat your spinach, my little rabbit," he would reply, ...

From breakfast to light lunch and beyond, these simple, tasty dishes are among those favourites prepared and served everyday by Natalie and her family in their cafe and at home. The recipes offer a fresh look at how to eat well everyday, in the signature Dulcie May Kitchen style.Author BiographyNata...

Wiremu Pere (Wi Pere) lived from 1837 to 1915, leading his tribes of Rongowhakaata and Te Aitanga a Mahaki through some of the most turbulent chapters of New Zealand history. He stood resolute against colonialism and entered parliament to stand up for his East Coast people, yet was astute in his bus...

The sequel to our very successful picture flat Grandma's Week Off, this time our favourite unconventional Grandma proves to be the savior of the All Blacks, our national rugby team. When Grandma finds out the boys are sick and tired of training, she combines her famous zest for life with a hearty he...

When Milly the cow looks up at the moon she knows it must be lonely, so she decides to keep it company. The other cows think she's crazy, but Milly continues trying to win the moon's friendship. But this is harder than Milly thinks. After all, how do you get the moon to share its secrets with you? T...

An original novel based on the groundbreaking and award-winning military sci-fi-action video game series Gears of War"--written by #1 New York Times" bestselling author Karen Traviss!Marcus Fenix. War hero. Decorated Gear. Loyal son. Traitor. As the Locust Horde advances into one of humanity's last ...

Summer, 1584: Fear grips the streets of London as rumours of a plague ship docked on the Thames sweep through the city. The Protestant Prince William of Orange has just been assassinated by a fanatical Catholic and there are whispers Queen Elizabeth will be next. Meanwhile in Canterbury, a promin...

Until now, home cooking has remained stubbornly out of touch with technological development but Heston Blumenthal, champion of the scientific kitchen, is set to change all that with his radical new book. With meticulous precision, he explains what the most effective techniques are and why they work....

"The Carblover's Diet" will end your dieting days forever. It's based on new scientific discoveries about how what you eat affects your metabolism. The building blocks of this plan-pasta, whole grains, even chocolate and cheese-shift metabolism into a super burning state, so your cells preferentiall...

Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Populous, Dungeon Keeper 2, Theme Hospital, Magic Carpet, Syndicate Wars, Dungeon Keeper, Flood, Hi-Octane, Magi...

Over the years, through his television programmes and books, Rick Stein has done much to inform us about fish and to encourage us to cook it for ourselves. However, many of us still feel nervous about cooking it at home. Rick Stein's Seafood brings together his knowledge and expertise, and includes ...

The "New York Times" bestselling author of "The Shattering" and "Thrall: Twilight of the Aspects" delivers a sensational tie-in to the newest "World of Warcraft" game expansion. With more than 10 million monthly subscribers, the massively multiplayer online role playing game "World of Warcraft" has ...

The up-to-date guide to getting the most out of your iPad or iPad 2! With an elegantly thin form, front-and-rear-facing cameras, irresistible multitouch interface, and, now, with the awesome iOS 5 and iCloud, the iPad is one addictive device. This full-color guide helps you get to know your iPad so ...

A wryly funny and moving account of an extraordinary life lived almost entirely in the public eye. Teen idol at fifteen, international icon and founder of the Brat Pack at twenty, and one of Hollywood's top stars to this day, Rob Lowe chronicles his experiences as a painfully misunderstood chi...

When Azeroth was young, the noble titans appointed the five great dragonflights to safeguard the budding world. Each of the flights' leaders was imbued with a portion of the titans' vast cosmic powers. Together, these majestic Dragon Aspects committed themselves to thwarting any force that threatene...

Prepare for Deployment The multiple Game of the Year-winning Call of Duty: Modern Warfare series makes its highly anticipated return, upping the ante on all counts. Devastating new weapons and attachments, more compelling perks, exciting new game modes, more character class options, a gripping new ...

A timeless tale by the incomparable Kate DiCamillo, complete with stunning full-color plates by Bagram Ibatoulline, honors the enduring power of love. "Someone will come for you, but first you must open your heart. . . ." Once, in a house on Egypt Street, there lived a china rabbit named Edward Tula...

OUT OF A CLEAR BLUE SKY . . .Since being taken in by wealthy Mrs. Jordan March and living in her exquisite home like a daughter, Sasha Porter's traumatic past--destitute on the streets, and the shattering accident that killed her mother--seems like a fading nightmare. Beautiful and sophisticated, as...

100% complete guide to FINAL FANTASY XIII!  Every secret, every side-quest, every mini-game, every bonus, every Achievement and every Trophy revealed and explained in a dedicated Extras chapter Dedicated walkthrough charts the most rewarding path through this epic adventure Str...

The poignant, personal story of their life together by Steig Larsson's partner, Eva Gabrielsson. There is only one person who can tell the real Stieg Larsson story, and that is his lifelong companion Eva Gabrielsson. This is her book. The keys to the 'Stieg Larsson phenomenon' all lie with Stieg ...

Give me your buns and your biscuits! Give me your chocolate eclairs! For I am the Rat of the highway, and the Rat Thief never shares!' Life is not safe for the other animals, as the villainous Highway Rat gallops along the highway, stealing their food. Clover from a rabbit; nuts from a squirrel - he...

'And they lived happily ever after. The end.' All of Claire's favourite fairytales finish like this, but they never seem to explain what it is, exactly, that makes someone happy ever after. At bedtime, her father encourages her to think about it...and soon Claire and her toy unicorn, Capricorn, ...

Living gluten-free doesn't have to mean going without. In this stunning book, New Zealand's 'Gluten-Free Chef' Jim Boswell shows you how you can bring fun and flavour back into your diet. A proud Kiwi with Italian/Sicilian heritage, Jim loves his bread and pasta and is passionate about gluten-fr...

Good Times - favourite recipes from Viva offers fail-proof recipes to cook for family and friends whether the occasion is a quick weekday meal, relaxed weekend gathering or a special celebration. Amanda Laird, food editor of the popular weekly Viva magazine in The New Zealand Herald, creates delicio...

When you take afternoon tea with Miss Tilly, there is no knowing where you will end up: from ancient Egypt to outer space, via Atlantis and Loch Ness ...What is for sure is that you'll have one helluva ride and a generous helping of fun!Author BiographyThis is Justine Payen's first book. Philip Webb...

A very special sophisticated picture book, with beautiful production including foil, that will be enjoyed on many levels. Poor Sunday Jones lives with his monster of a father and pines for his dearly departed mother. Then, one day, a talent show is announced at school and Sunday practises hard to be...

Since the first screening of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in 2001, New Zealand has become the embodiment of ‘Middle-earth’ to millions of moviegoers and JRR Tolkien fans the world over. Ten years later the phenomenon continues and this newly redesigned and updated gu...

Zog is the keenest dragon in school. He's also the most accident-prone. Luckily, a mysterious little girl always comes by and patches up his bumps and bruises. But will she be able to help him with his toughest test: capturing a princess? This is a wonderfully funny new story from the creators of "T...

The Answers Will Come From the Future After learning that Clank’s disappearance was engineered by Dr. Nefarious, Ratchet discovers that his friend’s capture is just the beginning of Nefarious’s latest evil plot.   As the duo comes closer to reuniting, they must ask themselv...

The witch and her cat are happily flying through the sky on a broomstick when the wind picks up and blows away the witch's hat, then her bow, and then her wand! Luckily, three helpful animals find the missing items, and all they want in return is a ride on the broom. But is there room on the broom f...

Q's Course in Maori was first released in 2001 and has been a constant seller ever since, Grasshopper and his master have introduced thousands of people to Te Reo. This first edition had an optional tape to assist readers with pronunciation, but this has now been upgraded to a CD Rom. At the same t...

Play the biggest game of the year, Grand Theft Auto IV, and win. Be prepared for any mission with this comprehensive "Signature Series Guide". "Grand Theft Auto IV Signature Series Guide" features a step-by-step walkthrough of every mission. Find in-depth area maps pinpointing ev...

All the children in Tim's class are taking their teddy bears to school to find out which one is the best-loved. Tim feels embarrassed. What will everybody think of his poor old battered teddy?AccoladesWinner of AIM Children's Book Award: Picture Book Category 1995.Author BiographyAn award-winning au...

Mrs Wishy-Washy is at it again, rubbing and scrubbing all the animals on the farm. But this time they are not standing for it. Duck, Cow and Pig are leaving mean old Mrs Wishy-Washy for ever. They run away to the big city - but they get lost. Maybe Mrs Wishy-Washy and her farm aren't so bad after al...

Shining star Oliver Jeffers is back with this star spangled inter-galactic adventure tale in space! One day a boy finds an aeroplane in his cupboard. Up, up, up and away he flies, high into the sky. Whizzing past clouds, stars and planets until suddenly, he runs out of petrol! Miles from earth, the ...

This classic Kiwi treasure is the story of a tuna (or eel, in English) who leaves his creek and visits the children of Champion Street. As he visits each one, they pull something out of his mouth: Kelehia gets a kie, Karen gets some shoes, Hirini gets a piu piu, Tuaine gets a pate, Roimata gets a po...