Have you ever wanted to creatively chronicle your memories but don’t know how or here to begin? In The ABCs of Journaling, artist and author Abbey Sy inspires you to unleash your creativity as you chronicle everyday moments on paper. Find out what your journaling style is; get to know the different materials you can use to personalize your pages; discover the many ways you can document your life; and get a peek into some of the most creative Filipino artists’ journals. Get inspired as Abbey shares tips and advice on recording your thoughts, ideas, experiences, and adventures, and creating a journal you can proudly call your own.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 128

Dimensions: 150 x 194 mm

Publication Date: 19-07-2019

Ces Gledhill hired on with New Zealand Railways in 1925. Forever the rolling stone in search of better money, overtime and promotion, Ces transferred around New Zealand seeking out opportunities within the railway service. Starting as a cleaner, he worked his way up through the ranks of fireman and eventually first-class enginedriver. Working through the Depression years and the boom of war-time rail traffic, Ces recounts with interest his time living at the various towns and cities, working on both isolated sections, branch lines and main trunk trains. Told with passion are many of his footplate escapades. After a wartime absence, he returned from railway military service in the Middle-east, he settled down on the West Coast of the South Island, both operating and keeping operational, run-down locomotives on the post-war railway. This work is well illustrated with images of the period, many taken by the author.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 115

Dimensions: 210 x 296 mm

Publication Date: 16-08-2019

Pip Murdoch offers us a raw and honest account of her personal journey, giving birth and placing her child up for adoption during early seventies New Zealand. Her frank and gritty portrayal is set against a period of rapid social change within a narrow and judgemental environment. Pip gives us intimate descriptions of the challenges she faced. She expresses the fear, shame and trauma of having to part with her baby and demonstrates a tireless determination to make the most of every situation. Her story begins with a girl coming of age in the constricting world of the nineteen sixties, when the sexual revolution overlapped the bigotry and puritanism that were our post-Victorian legacy. The cultural context of the time had a big effect on the choices Pip made and profoundly influenced her life. She gives us an insight into the harsh imposed adoption laws and the impact of institutional processes. Relative Strangers captures the realities of female adolescence, its innocence and excitement, accompanied by new freedoms, with the added ingredients of peer pressure and guilt. The memoir reminds us how far we’ve come in our societal attitudes. Pip then takes up the story twenty years later as she endeavours to search for her son. She takes the reader on a roller coaster ride of disappointment and hope through the process of her adoption reunion.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 260

Dimensions: 130 x 211 mm

Publication Date: 16-08-2019

You’ve received the happiest of news: you’re going to be a parent! So what’s next? Top Tips for New Parents has advice on everything from what to prepare before your bundle of joy arrives to practical tips for settling in with your new addition to the family. This little book is the perfect companion for your greatest adventure.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 160

Dimensions: 101 x 136 mm

Publication Date: 08-08-2019

Becoming a grandparent is one of life’s true joys, but your new role comes with a lot to think about! This handy book is packed with simple tips and advice, from bonding with the little ones to supporting the new parents, to guide you through those magical first steps with the newest members of your family.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 160

Dimensions: 101 x 136 mm

Publication Date: 08-08-2019

Nobody’s quite like you There’s so much that’s great about you. So much that’s worth honouring and cherishing. This little book of quotes is full of words of gratitude and appreciation that will make you recognize and remember that YOU ARE AMAZING.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 160

Dimensions: 101 x 136 mm

Publication Date: 08-08-2019

It’s always too early to quit You are tougher than you think and stronger than you know. This bright and emboldening book of quotes from life’s winners and strivers is a timely reminder of what’s possible when you NEVER GIVE UP.

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Pages: 160

Dimensions: 101 x 136 mm

Publication Date: 08-08-2019

Are you fed up with that one person who posts way too much personal info on social media? Are you worried your friend is taking the hipster look too far but don’t know how to tell them? Do you need a poem for when your satnav crashes and you start catastrophising that you’ll never make it home again? Yes? Then Poetry for Millennials is the answer to all your woes, offering poetry from some of our greatest literary figures as an antidote to help laugh off the most common millennial problems. From the joys of internet dating and house-shares to digital detoxing and growing up, this book will help make you more resilient to what’s thrown your way and show the previous generations that you definitely aren’t a snowflake *after wiping away your tears*.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 128

Dimensions: 127 x 170 mm

Publication Date: 08-08-2019

Welcome to a delicious world of vegan nibbles From the healthy to the decadent, from on-the-go breakfast ideas to after-dinner indulgences, this book has sweet bites and savoury treats to satisfy everyone. Try not to swoon as you whip up delights such as: tofu poké bowl matcha tea and lime pie jackfruit tacos apple pie milkshake pitta pizza chocolate chip cookie dough buffalo cauli wings Whether you have only a few minutes to prepare a quick morsel or you want to create something truly impressive to satisfy those cravings, these tasty recipes are all you need to keep your hunger pangs at bay.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 128

Dimensions: 156 x 156 mm

Publication Date: 08-08-2019

Every student needs to fill their belly as well as their brain. But even if you can barely make toast, this starter guide to killing it in the kitchen will give you what you need to succeed. From the very basics through to more adventurous dishes, whether you’re a vegan or an omnivore, these recipes are budget-friendly, super tasty and easy to follow.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 128

Dimensions: 105 x 148 mm

Publication Date: 08-08-2019