There has never been a better time to discover and cherish Canterbury’s historic houses. Seventy more treasures can be found in this book. They are survivors of threats both manmade and natural. Most stood strong during the Canterbury earthquakes. Others are now in need of repair. All deserve to have their story told and enjoyed.
This book is a beautifully illustrated account of 70 country houses located in Canterbury. Fine pen and ink drawings by renowned artist Rodney Wells are complemented by Vicky Heward’s text which is a wonderful insight into the people who have done much to shape the culture of our country.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 144

Dimensions: 270 x 214 mm

Publication Date: 30-10-2012

There has never been a better time to discover and cherish Canterbury’s historic houses. Seventy more treasures can be found in this book. They are survivors of threats both manmade and natural. Most stood strong during the Canterbury earthquakes. Others are now in need of repair. All deserve to have their story told and enjoyed.
This book is a beautifully illustrated account of 70 country houses located in Canterbury. Fine pen and ink drawings by renowned artist Rodney Wells are complemented by Vicky Heward’s text which is a wonderful insight into the people who have done much to shape the culture of our country.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 144

Dimensions: 270 x 214 mm

Publication Date: 30-10-2012

Peter Morath has photographed and written this book as a sequel to his previous one “Christchurch, A Nostalgic Tribute”. Two chapters are retrospective, showing Lyttelton scenes from the past and some of the heritage buildings lost in the earthquakes. The main part of this book is contemporary though. It is full of recent photographs. They show us Banks Peninsula’s wonderful mix of scenery, history, homes and holiday havens, farming, wildlife and conservation areas, outdoor pursuits and tourist activities.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 176

Dimensions: 286 x 245 mm

Publication Date: 30-10-2012

"You don't get older, you get better" - Shirley Bassey
"Don't let ageing get you down. It's too hard to get back up" - John Wagner

You might not be a spring chicken any more, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't keep on strutting your stuff! Stay young at heart and see the lighter side of getting older with this collection of funny and uplifting quotations from those who have been there, done it and got the sensible shoes.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 160

Dimensions: 116 x 182 mm

Publication Date: 25-11-2012

"A kiss is a lovely trick designed by nature to stop speech when words become superfluous" - Ingrid Bergman

Celebrate your love in a different way every day with this book of heart-warming quotations and fun ideas to keep you loved-up all year round.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 160

Dimensions: 101 x 136 mm

Publication Date: 31-12-2012

If you get perspiration and precipitation confused, then take comfort in this hilarious, all-new, fun-size dose of F In Exams, containing some of the most cringeworthy howlers from school Geography exams.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 80

Dimensions: 105 x 148 mm

Publication Date: 14-11-2012

From Charlemagne to Churchill, and from Agincourt to Trafalgar, history is rich with rousing rhetoric, inspiring quotations and heroic speeches from the most celebrated military leaders. Whether applauding great victories or consoling troops in defeat, the words collected within this treasure trove provide a fascinating glimpse into the many unique experiences of war.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 192

Dimensions: 116 x 182 mm

Publication Date: 25-11-2012

Most health experts agree that the we are facing a huge increase in the number of people with diabetes. Most cases are Type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes and happily this form of diabetes is controlled by diet and exercise. So understanding nutrition and diet is essential to maintaining your health as a non-insulin dependent diabetes sufferer. However because of our ageing population and rapidly rising numbers of overweight and obese people many diabetics today are either living alone or are a couple. So preparing meals using regular diabetic cookbooks which cater for four or more people can provide meals that are too big and wasteful. "Diabetic Cooking for One and Two" solves the problem by offering a collection of easy, tempting recipes in smaller portions. Based on the very latest research it gives nutritional guidelines, a menu planner, advice on how to shop and plan your meals, over 100 recipes all with nutritional analyses catering for contemporary culinary tastes, consisting of meals with a high intake of vegetables, pulses, fruit and whole grains.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 192

Dimensions: 170 x 240 mm

Publication Date: 30-10-2012