Start learning your first noises with our First Noises Board Book. Tractor Ted is on the farm and is ready to start learning what noises all the different animals and machines make. Thick board pages are easily turned by little hands and each noise also shows its spelling along with a colour. First Book Series for pre-school learning Start learning your first noises Thick pages for easy turning by little hands Dimensions: Height 19.5cm x Width 17cm

Bind: hardback

Pages: 16

Dimensions: 170 x 195 mm

Publication Date: 12-02-2024

Histories of Pakeha settlement in New Zealand have often ignored the role of women, or devalued their contribution to mere adjuncts to the work of men. In Nailed Boots and Crinoline Gowns historian Robert Peden argues that not only were women present from the very beginnings of settlement, they were also industrious partners with their menfolk in farming and other enterprises. Despite the Victorian ideal of women as primarily domestic helpmates to their husbands, many women succeeded on the farm and in the wider world. Many settlers on New Zealand’s rural frontier lived in extreme isolation, far from friends, family and support. In times of crisis, such as childbirth or severe illness, their resourcefulness was sorely tried. Many developed a healthy self-reliance to manage this acute deprivation, some were broken by it. Nailed Boots and Crinoline Gowns presents the stories of women living on the rural frontier in the first two or three Pakeha generations. Through their diaries, letters and other sources the author relates the vivid stories of women who toiled long and hard, shoulder to shoulder with their men, even as they cared for their families.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 236

Dimensions: 170 x 240 mm

Publication Date: 04-04-2024

Our Tractors Pairs Game has lots of ways to be Tedtastic fun whilst improving visual recognition and memory. Match pairs, play snap, test your memory and find your favourite machine. Play with fewer cards with little ones or for older players and extra fun mix with the Big Machines Pairs Game. Their handy size is perfect for travel, holidays and days out. Match pairs, play snap or test your memory Mix with the Big Machines Pairs Game Great for travel, holidays and days out 40 cards in the pack Dimensions: Height 11cm x Width 8cm Suitable for ages 3+ years

Bind: stationery

Start learning your first colours with our First Colours Board Book. Tractor Ted is on the farm and ready to start seeing all the different colours of the machines, animals and lots more. Thick board pages are easily turned by little hands and there are lots of examples showing each colour. First Book Series for pre-school learning Start learning your first colours Thick pages for easy turning by little hands

Bind: hardback

Pages: 15

Dimensions: 170 x 195 mm

Publication Date: 01-12-2023

Tractor Ted is so excited as he is off to see lots of tractors at work on the farm. Why is he so excited? It’s because all of the tractors are HUGE! Midge the dog joins him and together they see Tedtastic Tractors! Did you know that some tractors have caterpillar tracks instead of wheels and some are so tall that they make Tractor Ted look really small? Find out more in this fun book about Tedtastic Tractors! Our Tractor Ted Story Books depict real-life farm fun that supports early learning development for children aged from 6 months to 5 years.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 32

Dimensions: 280 x 225 mm

Publication Date: 01-10-2018

Join Midge the dog in Tractor Ted's latest farm adventure! Tractor Ted and Midge have had another fun day on the farm. Now it is time for bed but Midge says she isn’t ready and still wants to play. Tractor Ted shows her why a good night’s sleep is so important. This gorgeously written and produced story book complete with real life farm photos makes the ideal gift for any young child. A bedtime routine is so important in helping your little one settle down at night and reading a bedtime story can be part of this routine. This bedtime story is bound to become a bedtime classic as little ones will learn how all the animals go to sleep at night and so they must too!

Pages: 32

Dimensions: 280 x 225 mm

Publication Date: 01-10-2018

Midge has found a little lost lamb and needs Tractor Ted’s help to find its mummy. They drive around the farm and see so many animals but will they find who they are looking for? Do you know what a lamb's mummy is called? Learn some names of other baby animals too. Our Tractor Ted Story Books depict real-life farm fun that supports early learning development for children aged from 6 months to 5 years.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 32

Dimensions: 225 x 280 mm

Publication Date: 01-10-2018

The now (and how) of growing food in the city Urban farming is the global movement that encourages the practice of cultivating, processing and distributing food in the city. As our world becomes increasingly defined by urban structures, exploring urban agriculture to encourage greener living is something essential for the quality of city life. From beekeeping in rooftops to underground mushroom farms, this book explores the fascinating and diverse world of urban agriculture, giving you the opportunity to learn from the best practices and get your hands dirty, be it in your balcony, a community garden, or even starting a business around it. Equipped with the right know-how and the proper tools for growth, we are well on our way to ensuring our cities grow in a healthy direction. Grow better, eat better, and make the world better!

Bind: hardback

Pages: 256

Dimensions: 180 x 235 mm

Publication Date: 08-04-2021

Developed to address a perceived lack of information on pest, disease and weed management in organic farming in New Zealand, this new book is an invaluable resource for organic arable and vegetable growers and their consultants, as well as for those considering a move to reduced chemical usage or organics. Beginning with the central principles of soil health and the management of pests, disease and weeds in organic growing, the book also contains standalone chapters on those pest, disease and weed problems specific to eight arable crop (barley, borage, clover seed, lentils, grass seed, linseed, maize and wheat) and nine vegetable crops (asparagus, brassicas, capsicums, carrots, onions, process peas, potatoes, squash and tomatoes), together with information on recommended organic control methods. Throughout, anecdotal material has been deliberately avoided - instead draft chapters of the book were circulated among scientists, growers and consultants for practical, objective feedback and sound evidence to incorporate into the final text. Wherever possible, information has been related to New Zealand conditions and to current organic certification standards.

Bind: paperback

Publication Date: 01-01-2005

Food isn't just what we eat, it connects us to our family, our community and the world around us. We live in a challenging time in history, facing unprecedented global crises. Local food initiatives by small farmers, community workers, and activists offer solutions to many of these large complex problems. Solutions at the local level can give us personal and community agency, connecting us with one another and inspiring new ways of thinking, sharing and creating value. This book focuses on alternative food networks, food sovereignty, and social economics, through case studies of real people and communities in both urban and rural New Zealand, as well as through a global lens. These inspiring stories and helpful insights provide a compass that can help us to navigate towards a more equitable and sustainable future.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 308

Dimensions: 150 x 230 mm

Publication Date: 23-09-2021