Introduce your young creatives, aged 3+, to the joy of mess-free painting with Kuwi & Friends - Magic Water Cards. Designed for budding creatives, this compact activity set is bursting with fun. Simply fill the magic brush with water and watch as it unveils hidden pictures featuring scenes from the Kuwi the Kiwi books on the illustration boards. They can also engage in counting and ‘i spy’ activities on the back of each card. Once dry, the scenes disappear, allowing for endless painting fun! Crafted with care, our premium activity sets are tailor- made for mess-free, on-the-go play, making them perfect companions for travel, at cafes, or at home. Includes hard cover folder, 6 thick magic water cards and refillable water brush pen.

Bind: stationery

Pages: 6

Dimensions: 297 x 210 mm

Publication Date: 01-06-2024

Embark on an exciting journey with Kuwi & Friends I Spy: Kiwi Road Trip Games, where tamariki can count, spot, and learn in both English and Māori. This educational and entertaining adventure is packed with ‘I Spy with My Little Eye’ activities, offering hours of engaging fun. With look-and-find exercises, this series not only captivates children but also aids in language development. A portion from each purchase is donated to the ‘Save the Kiwi’ charity.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 60

Dimensions: 200 x 160 mm

Publication Date: 01-06-2024

Michael Giacon's first volume of poetry, Undressing In Slow Motion, has Giacon undressing at the turn of each page in a dishevelment of past, present and beyond. We travel with Giacon as he negotiates death, life and love while reconciling his deep Pākehā-Italian Catholic roots with his emerging selves and communities. The work explores a range of styles, including Giacon’s signature greyscale, where possible alternatives and different meanings offer us several dialogues at the same time. Giacon presents a sensitive undressing of self, sexuality, relationships and nature. Poet Siobhan Harvey says: “This stunning first collection abounds with love, tenderness, friendship, loss, the delights of pet ownership and swimming, and the sustenance provided by writing. Throughout, Giacon reminds us of the profundities found in small moments, and the delicate understanding offered by life's major events.”

Bind: paperback

Pages: 99

Dimensions: 200 x 230 mm

Publication Date: 06-05-2024

Lucy Allary is a successful vegan ice-cream maker and entrepreneur who advocates a sustainable lifestyle. She was born into a family that attached great importance to healthy eating and animal welfare, and known for her talent in the kitchen she was inspired by French patisserie and haute cuisine to create completely new and intense ice-cream flavours. She developed the concept of creamy plant-based ice cream and owing to her success she opened a vegan ice-cream parlour in 2020. Her favourite flavourings are teas and herbal infusions, flower waters, spices and organic essential oils. Wherever possible, she uses fresh, seasonal and organic ingredients, carefully sourced and hand-picked, with a special attention given to Fairtrade products. Lucy has revolutionized the ice-cream experience by matching her various base recipes to their most ideal flavour pairings. In this collection of her ground breaking recipes she shares with all passionate home cooks the secrets of her success. The recipes are divided into Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, to make the most of seasonal ingredients with unique flavours such as White Coffee, Earl Grey and Orange, Coconut & Lime, Cornflake, Peanut, Salted Pretzel & Caramel, Black Sesame, Turmeric Latte, and Walnut and Maple Syrup as well as all the usual family favourites, plus many tangy sorbets including Grapefruit and Rosemary, Tomato & Balsamic Vinegar, and Mango, Passionfruit and Lemongrass. There are also plenty of sauces, wafers and brittles to complete this unique compendium.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 288

Dimensions: 210 x 260 mm

Publication Date: 31-05-2024

Belgium is a country that boasts many Michelin-starred restaurants and it is sometimes said that Belgian food is served in the quantity of German cuisine but with the quality of French cuisine. It’s a country where home cooks ̶ and everyone, it seems, is a great home cook ̶ spend copious amounts of time thinking about, shopping for, preparing, discussing, and celebrating food. With its hearty influences from Germany and Holland, herbs straight out of a medieval garden, and condiments and spices from the height of Flemish culture, Belgian cuisine is elegant comfort food at its best ̶ slow-cooked, honest and satisfying, perfect for a Sunday lunch, a dinner party, or a casual family gathering. Here in Ruth Van Waerebeek’s wonderful compendium of 250 delicious recipes, is the best of Belgian cuisine. It is a cuisine that traditionally prizes regional and seasonal ingredients and there are dishes in this comprehensive collection using all the ingredients synonymous with the country: endives, mussels, herrings, white asparagus, Brussels sprouts, mustard, beer and chocolate. There are national dishes such as waterzooi, moules frites, hutsepot, stoemp and of course waffles. For the adventurous cook there is much to explore in this varied and perhaps unfamiliar cuisine. As the Belgians say, since everybody has to eat three times a day, why not make a feast of every meal?

Bind: hardback

Pages: 320

Dimensions: 185 x 246 mm

Publication Date: 31-05-2024

All Arto der Haroutunian’s twelve cookbooks written in the 1980s became classics; it was his belief that the rich culinary tradition of the Middle East is the main source of many of our Western cuisines and his books were intended as an introduction to that tradition. His Middle Eastern Cookery is regarded as the seminal work on the subject but it had been out of print for twenty years with second hand copies on offer for over four hundred pounds, such was its scarcity and popularity. It is a book containing every possible recipe from the Middle East – there are dishes from the plains of Georgia, from Afghanistan, Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Persia and Armenia. It is written in the same wonderful style as his other classic cookbooks; peppered with anecdotes on life, food and culture. He guides us first round the mezze table and then leads us on to recipes for soups, salads, savouries, pilaffs, kebabs, casseroles and grills that make the best use of meat, fish and poultry. He teaches the cook about the different spices that are favoured by different countries – mint for Armenia, cumin for Iran and with each recipe comes a piece of history or a fable which makes this a book to read as well as an unequalled collection of recipes.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 384

Dimensions: 170 x 240 mm

Publication Date: 31-05-2024

Whilst learning to fly, Amanda Harrison discovered a beautiful vintage Tiger Moth. After researching the amazing pioneers who flew this fragile aircraft, a spark was ignited, and Amanda dreamed of emulating their adventures. On 11th May 2019, she made that dream a reality, taking off from Biggin Hill with the aim of flying to Darwin, Australia in 19 days – just as her idol Amy Johnson had done in 1930. Eschewing the convenience of modern aero technology, Amanda chose to experience the authentic adventure and flew solo in a Tiger Moth. Solo2Darwin documents one woman’s exhilarating journey across the world. Indeed, the launch of her biplane, ‘Solo2Darwin’, received extensive press coverage including print features in The Times and The Telegraph and TV footage broadcasted on ITV and Channel 5 Evening News respectively. Faced with adversity, navigating through torturous mountain ranges covered in cloud, across seas, dodging thunderstorms and surviving engine failures, Amanda’s route had plenty of highs, lows and drama. Alongside this she also experienced the difficulties of solo-flying a biplane and having to navigate dangerous regions across the world. What makes Amanda’s expedition even more remarkable is that this was all undertaken whilst recovering from cancer. So strapped in and prepare to go on a journey of a lifetime. Twelve countries, 2,600 miles, 46 flying hours, two engine failures, one aeroplane, one female pilot, all equals one amazing adventure!

Bind: hardback

Pages: 192

Dimensions: 156 x 234 mm

Publication Date: 01-05-2024

A collage combines different elements, such as photographs, magazine cut-outs, paper, fabric, and other materials, to create a visual composition. This technique enables artists to explore the juxtaposition of images and create new realities through blending various elements. Collage art represents a distinctive mode of expression that has fascinated artists and viewers over the years. In this book, we explore the multiple styles of collage through the works of different artists, including: Analogue collage Digital collage Surrealist collage Dadaist collage Discover how collage has challenged artistic conventions, crossed cultural boundaries, and continued to inspire generations of artists to think creatively and break through stylistic barriers. This book serves as a homage to the limitless creativity and transformative potential of collage art.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 144

Dimensions: 170 x 230 mm

Publication Date: 01-04-2024

The lake, with its serene beauty and constant change, has been an endless source of inspiration for artists, poets, and, of course, architects. In this book, we delve into a selection of architectural projects that all have one thing in common: the majesty of a lake as their backdrop. As you flip through the following pages, you will witness the creativity and vision of prominent architects whose works seamlessly integrate with the natural surroundings, enjoying the panoramic views and tranquillity that only a lake environment can provide. Each project offers a distinct interpretation of the relationship between architecture and water, showcasing how a lake's presence can shape how we live, work, and interact with the built environment. Join us on this architecture exploration alongside talented designers whose creations rise in harmony with the natural beauty only a lake can provide.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 144

Dimensions: 170 x 230 mm

Publication Date: 01-04-2024

Architecture in uneven terrains challenges conventions and invites us to rethink the relationship between the natural environment and human design. In this book, we explore the creations of various architects who have embraced the challenge of building in arid terrains, with steep slopes and among imposing rocks. Through their works, we discover how architecture can harmoniously merge with nature, defying the limitations of the terrain and creating spaces that inspire awe and admiration. Whether in cliffside homes or in deserts, these constructions demonstrate the power of creativity and engineering to transform the inhospitable into the habitable, the rugged into the beautiful.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 144

Dimensions: 170 x 230 mm

Publication Date: 01-04-2024