New Releases (158)

Skippers Canyon : History Art Adventure

ISBN: 9780995143722

Author: John Gillies    Publisher: Quentin Wilson Publishing

Skippers Canyon is an artist’s paradise and one of New Zealand’s most stunning locations. This historic and scenic gorge, carved out by the Shotover River i...


Skippers Canyon is an artist’s paradise and one of New Zealand’s most stunning locations. This historic and scenic gorge, carved out by the Shotover River in Queenstown’s back country, has been a favourite destination and inspiration for artist John Gillies for some forty years. His love of Skippers and the challenges it presents is illustrated in this beautiful collection of paintings and sketches interspersed with personal and historical notes that mark John’s frequent journeys to this remarkable part of Aotearoa New Zealand. “Whatever I had experienced in my journey so far, a moment of sheer glory was revealed from Campbells Saddle. There before me, Mt Campbell took visual command with its servants, the Branches Flat and Shotover River, obediently nestled below. This majestic scene I will never forget and instantly, I knew that for me, it would become my tūrangawaewae, my spiritual home.”


Bind: hardback


Pages: 104


Dimensions: 280 x 213 mm


Publication Date: 28-09-2023


$39.95
The Basic Basics Microwave Cooking For One & Two

ISBN: 9781911667476

Author: Carol Bowen Ball    Publisher: Grub Street

Do you own a microwave? Probably, since it is estimated that over 90% of the nation's households have one. But did you know that recent research has shown that ...


Do you own a microwave? Probably, since it is estimated that over 90% of the nation's households have one. But did you know that recent research has shown that because of the lack of power that it uses, compared with conventional cooking methods, the microwave works out the cheapest of all the cooking appliances? And with energy costs spiralling to unthinkable levels, it seems that the microwave's moment has come - and not before time. Because of its energy efficiency isn't it time to use it every day creatively rather than just warming up leftovers? There are countless dishes that are done beautifully, and completely, in a microwave. Vegetables cook perfectly, losing fewer nutrients than in a pan and fish is generally regarded better done in the microwave than poached or steamed. So with that in mind this collection of both time-honoured and newly created microwave-compatible favourites is here for you to enjoy - they represent years of mid-week and special occasion eating developed by the author for her husband and herself, for the numerous occasions when a speedy dish was required to feed a friend at lunch, and for the many occasions when eating alone. We hope you will enjoy the selection.


Bind: paperback


Pages: 160


Dimensions: 156 x 234 mm


Publication Date: 31-03-2023


$29.99
Cook With Joan Roca

ISBN: 9781911667414

Author: Joan Roca    Publisher: Grub Street

Cook with Joan Roca teaches step-by-step, with over 2,000 photographs, the main techniques for preparation, cooking and preservation of foods. He also explains ...


Cook with Joan Roca teaches step-by-step, with over 2,000 photographs, the main techniques for preparation, cooking and preservation of foods. He also explains the essential basics and foundations of culinary skills. This book shares twenty-five years of professional knowledge in an easy, visual and educational manner: boiling, frying, curing, pickling, blanching, marinating, grilling, smoking, and many other essential techniques that you can put into practice with a selection of easy, delicious recipes. This is a definitive guide to the secrets of cooking. The book demonstrates every aspect of cookery: how to organize the weekly shop, the basic tools, the essential cuts, taking care of food, seasonal products, tricks and advice to optimize your cooking and the best way to conserve ingredients, plus a selection of simple recipes that put all the techniques described in the book into practice. In these pages one of the world’s greatest chefs teaches you everything you need to know to become a truly accomplished culinary professional. JOAN ROCA began his professional career with his parents and grandparents in the Catalan family restaurant and combined this work with his studies at Escola d’Hosteleria in Girona, where he also taught classes. Today he runs the three-star Michelin El Cellar de Can Roca – currently considered one of the best in the world – with his two brothers, Josep, the sommelier, and Jordi, the pastry chef.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 384


Dimensions: 190 x 255 mm


Publication Date: 31-10-2022


$79.99
From Mons to Mali

ISBN: 9781911667407

Author: Andrew Thomas    Publisher: Grub Street

Acclaimed author Andrew Thomas has chosen fifty fascinating cameos of individual actions or incidents across a wide variety of major and minor campaigns and sce...


Acclaimed author Andrew Thomas has chosen fifty fascinating cameos of individual actions or incidents across a wide variety of major and minor campaigns and scenarios ranging from the First World War to the present day. Each selection is accompanied by relevant, often rare, photographs. So, from the Battle of Mons in 1914 through shooting down a Zeppelin over Teeside, to WW2 Timor Ace ‘Butch’ Gordon in his Beaufighter in 1943 and a nightmare for Halifaxes over Nuremburg in 1944, to SAAF fighters over Angola in September 1985 and army support tasks in Mali in 2021, with many more in between, the author’s hand-picked personal choices make for gripping reading. A must for all those interested in the war in the air throughout history.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 192


Dimensions: 148 x 210 mm


Publication Date: 30-09-2022


$55.00
Vampire Boys

ISBN: 9781911667391

Author: Charlotte Bailey    Publisher: Grub Street

Sliding out of the shadows of World War Two, the de Havilland Vampire - accompanied by the distinctive whine of its Goblin engine - quickly proved itself an eff...


Sliding out of the shadows of World War Two, the de Havilland Vampire - accompanied by the distinctive whine of its Goblin engine - quickly proved itself an effective alternative to piston-powered fighters. After entering operational service with the RAF (as the service's first single-engined jet) in 1946, the Vampire - sought by air forces the world over - held a number of notable records: the first fighter to exceed 500 mph, the first to set a world altitude record of almost 60,000 ft, the first jet to take off and land from an aircraft carrier, and the first jet to cross the Atlantic Ocean. Not bad for something built partly of wood. Throughout these pages, the "Vampire Boys" bring to life the trials and tribulations of operating a first-generation jet across the globe. Through their insightful anecdotes and exceptional experiences, the reader can follow squadrons across the dusty deserts of Iraq to exercises in West Germany. First-hand tales of training, aerial handling, incidents and accidents (including the much-maligned spin characteristics) and squadron life - accompanied by unique images - bring together a portrait of a pioneering time in aviation advancement, right up to the present day with the T.11 still flying from Coventry Airport.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 224


Dimensions: 156 x 234 mm


Publication Date: 30-09-2022


$69.99
Cold War Boys

ISBN: 9781911667377

Author: Richard Pike    Publisher: Grub Street

When the US president, Harry S Truman, declared the Truman Doctrine in March 1947, he could not have known that the resultant Cold War would persist for over 40...


When the US president, Harry S Truman, declared the Truman Doctrine in March 1947, he could not have known that the resultant Cold War would persist for over 40 years until the dissolution of the Soviet Union in December 1991. In addition to nuclear and conventional military friction between the Eastern and Western blocs, the struggle for dominance involved a remarkable range of activities including the space race, psychological efforts, espionage, even rivalry at sporting functions and technological events. This diversity is reflected in the 20 chapters of Cold War Boys which opens with a vivid description from the author of survival procedures used by English Electric Lightning pilots in the event of nuclear war. From there on, various contributors share their original experiences on a range of fixed-wing aircraft and rotorcraft across the world including tales from RAF Germany, the Falklands and the Far East. Each story demonstrates some of the intriguing circumstances faced by aircrew and ground crew whose tenacity and professionalism had to cope with miscellaneous situations of danger, excitement, risk, pathos and humour. This book serves as a reminder of what air forces faced during the Cold War years as the ever-present threat of nuclear war persisted. A must for all aviation fans.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 192


Dimensions: 156 x 234 mm


Publication Date: 05-09-2022


$55.00
V Force Boys (pb)

ISBN: 9781911667360

Author: Tony Blackman    Publisher: Grub Street

Relisted - Publication delayed until March 2023 The V Force consisted of three four-jet bombers, the Valiant, the Vulcan and the Victor, all required as part of...


Relisted - Publication delayed until March 2023 The V Force consisted of three four-jet bombers, the Valiant, the Vulcan and the Victor, all required as part of the nuclear deterrent in the Cold War following the end of the Second World War. The Valiant was less aerodynamically advanced than the other two and went into service in 1955. The Vulcan entered service in 1956 and the Victor a year later. The Valiant finished operating in 1965 and the Vulcan in 1984. The later Victors were converted into refuelling tankers and carried on until 1993. V Force Boys contains a fascinating collection of previously unpublished stories by V Force ground and aircrew for all three V bombers. Among other highlights, the book includes a first-hand account of dropping the last UK H Bomb, a description of how all the aircraft navigated before the days of GPS, the training the crews received and an armourer’s account of how the nuclear weapons were moved with complete safety but not in the regimented way that might be expected. In addition there are chapters which tell of incidents that would not be found in the RAF historical annals but show how the vigilant guarding of the UK had its lighter moments. A must for all Vulcan, Victor and Valiant enthusiasts.


Bind: paperback


Pages: 208


Dimensions: 153 x 234 mm


Publication Date: 31-03-2023


$39.99
The Art of Embroidery

ISBN: 9788417557676

Author: Eva Minguet    Publisher: Monsa

n this book, we’ re introduced to the work of 14 embroiderers who inspire us with their creations and give us the opportunity to learn a little more about the...


n this book, we’ re introduced to the work of 14 embroiderers who inspire us with their creations and give us the opportunity to learn a little more about them through their interviews. From how to get started with embroidery to how to combine textures and colours, it’ s a real pleasure to enjoy the work of these artists in print. We find pieces inspired by nature, women and their figures, lettering... This is a true work of art that you can hold in your hands and consult whenever you need. The art of embroidery is infinite, and you can discover it here.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 144


Dimensions: 170 x 230 mm


Publication Date: 31-03-2023


$49.99
The ABC of Collage

ISBN: 9788417557669

Author: Adriana Bermudez    Publisher: Monsa

n this book we have gathered the three great pillars to become a collage artist. Inside you will find three chapters: The A of collage: brief introduction with ...


n this book we have gathered the three great pillars to become a collage artist. Inside you will find three chapters: The A of collage: brief introduction with a review of the precursors of this technique and their different styles; The B of collage: explanation of the necessary tools to create this wonderful art; And The C of collage: where what has been learned will be put into practice with the proposed exercises. You can use the cut-out material from the last few pages and have no excuse to start today. Long live collage!


Bind: hardback


Pages: 144


Dimensions: 170 x 230 mm


Publication Date: 31-03-2023


$49.99
New Shelters : Sustainable Building Systems

ISBN: 9788417557652

Publisher: Monsa

Sustainable Architecture or Bio-construction. Living as close as possible to a green or natural area is highly recommended for mental health. Good architecture ...


Sustainable Architecture or Bio-construction. Living as close as possible to a green or natural area is highly recommended for mental health. Good architecture is considered to be that which blends in perfectly with the surrounding area. Nature can be integrated into architecture indirectly with environmentally friendly elements. There is the option of constructing buildings with vertical gardens that integrate this green habitat into the structure itself, whether it is a faç ade, roof, etc., and of including natural elements inside the building. When architecture is in tune with the location, it seeks to respect the landscape, limiting the footprint of its intervention, camouflaging its presence or building with local materials. Indeed, today’ s buildings and cities endeavor to be respectful of their surroundings, uniting the environment with architecture. In some cases, this union goes beyond respecting the natural beauty that surrounds them and the intention is to establish a dialogue and consider the space as just another architectural element. This practice seeks to transform mechanisms of conventional architecture using materials focused on sustainability.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 144


Dimensions: 170 x 230 mm


Publication Date: 31-03-2023


$49.99
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