New Releases (158)

Think Big Shop Small : Unique Stores and Contemporary Retail Design

ISBN: 9783967040944

Author: Marianne Julia Strauss    Publisher: Gestalten

What's in store today? The most engaging retail experiences, created with taste and care. Think Big--Shop Small looks at stores with unique retail concepts that...


What's in store today? The most engaging retail experiences, created with taste and care. Think Big--Shop Small looks at stores with unique retail concepts that offer products and immersive interiors, introducing a new culture of customer experiences. Highlighting the value of social contact and personal experiences, independent shops bring quality, aesthetic, and passion for service, design, and atmosphere. This book shows highly unique concept stores and beautifully designed flagship stores, as well as independently run shops that have found new ways to broaden the scope of their offerings and new ways of interaction with their customers.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 256


Dimensions: 210 x 260 mm


Publication Date: 25-04-2023


$120.00
Man Made

ISBN: 9780473694555

Author: Ian Austin   

It's the hottest weekend of Summer 2000. Dan Calder's at home with his girlfriend and she is packing up to leave when a call-out from Headquarters comes as a bl...


It's the hottest weekend of Summer 2000. Dan Calder's at home with his girlfriend and she is packing up to leave when a call-out from Headquarters comes as a blessed relief. A run-of-the-mill job like a hundred the team's done before. Once he and hos surveillance colleagues are all in position. all they can do is wait for the target to move. Fortunately for Dan, this job calls for the Obs Van which is his happy place. Its mechanical idiosyncrasies make them kindred spirits in many ways. Plus double time for just sitting and watching the target's front door. 'Money for jam'. As his best friend Nick would say. To take his mind off the end of his latest domestic disaster, what could be better than whiling away the solitary hours by listening to all of his favourite songs, freshly installed on his brand-new iPod. But Dan's life is about to be turned upside down and ripped apart to the soundtrack of his pas and present-day life. The result could destroy him completely - or it could just be the making of him.


Bind: paperback


Pages: 355


Dimensions: 152 x 228 mm


Publication Date: 01-12-2023


$30.00
Henry Appleton Boy Hero and the Burgess Gang

ISBN: 9780473665654

Author: John Evan Harris    Publisher: Roiall Emerald Publishing

Bank robbers - classroom bullies - highwaymen - a rampaging bull. The challenges young Henry Appleton faces, as he struggles to stand up for what he believes in...


Bank robbers - classroom bullies - highwaymen - a rampaging bull. The challenges young Henry Appleton faces, as he struggles to stand up for what he believes in, make this a classic 'cowboy' yarn. And it takes place not in the American West but in the rough-and-tumble world of Aotearoa New Zealand in the 1860s. Although Henry dreams of having his own rifle and becoming a gunslinger like Wild Bill Hickok, he is in most ways just an ordinary kid who's not looking for trouble. Trouble finds him. When he helps to capture bank robber Dead Eye Dick, the town is quick to call him a 'boy hero. But his biggest challenge is yet to come - when he finds himself face-to-face with the murderous Richard Burgess gang. Will Henry have the courage to 'do the right thing'? Henry Appleton, Boy Hero is written by John Evan Harris in the voice of the self-proclaimed American dime novelist Johnny Slick - who himself was saved by Henry's quick thinking and bravery. The book is a prequel to Henry's encounters with the Burgess gang, told in The Physicians Gun.


Bind: paperback


Pages: 207


Dimensions: 135 x 204 mm


Publication Date: 01-12-2023


$22.00
Sheppard & Rout Architects Volume 1 1982-2021

ISBN: 9781991103277

Author: David Sheppard    Publisher: Quentin Wilson Publishing

From its inception, the directors of Sheppard & Rout Architects have been concerned that its architectural and planning projects all reflect their cultural and ...


From its inception, the directors of Sheppard & Rout Architects have been concerned that its architectural and planning projects all reflect their cultural and historical contexts. The events of the destructive Christchurch earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 and the subsequent considerable rebuild of the city has reaffirmed the need to ensure that these values continue to be upheld. The ‘conversations’ with the directors in this book will enable readers to experience the practice’s rich exploration of these values in their many and diverse projects carried out between 1982 and 2021. Numerous projects realised in other parts of the country and overseas are also included.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 212


Dimensions: 250 x 250 mm


Publication Date: 30-11-2023


$80.00
A New History: The University of Canterbury 1873-2023

ISBN: 9781988503400

Author: John Wilson    Publisher: Canterbury University Press

A century and a half now separate us from the founding of Canterbury College, the institution from which the University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Wait...


A century and a half now separate us from the founding of Canterbury College, the institution from which the University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha evolved. In ‘A New History: The University of Canterbury 1873–2023’, historian John Wilson offers a fresh interpretation of an institution that has played a central role in shaping the development of research culture and university education in Aotearoa New Zealand and that has been at the forefront of the shift to a postcolonial university world. In examining the University’s development, Wilson highlights how the institution evolved as part of the community it continues to serve, while offering city, province and Aotearoa as a whole leadership and, on occasion, challenging expectations.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 520


Dimensions: 200 x 260 mm


Publication Date: 01-12-2023


$69.99
Landfall 246

ISBN: 9781990048647

Author: Lynley Edmeades    Publisher: Otago University Press

Landfall is New Zealand’s foremost and longest-running arts and literary journal. Published twice a year, each volume showcases two full-colour art portfolios...


Landfall is New Zealand’s foremost and longest-running arts and literary journal. Published twice a year, each volume showcases two full-colour art portfolios and brims with vital new fiction, poetry, cultural commentary, reviews, and biographical and critical essays. Bringing together a range of voices and perspectives, from established practitioners to emerging voices, Landfall is an exciting anthology that has its finger on the pulse of innovation and creativity in Aotearoa today. Landfall 246: Spring 2023 announces the winner of the 2023 Landfall Essay Competition, Aotearoa’s prestigious annual essay competition. The winning essay will be published in Landfall 246, alongside the judge’s report from Landfall editor, Lynley Edmeades. This issue of Landfall will also announce the winner of the biennial award for an original book-length collection of poems, the Kathleen Grattan Poetry Award. This year’s Kathleen Grattan Poety Award winner will be selected by award-winning poet and novelist, Anne Kennedy. Landfall 246 will also announce the winner of the 2023 Caselberg Trust International Poetry Prize, selected by this year’s judge, poet Rhian Gallagher.


Bind: paperback


Dimensions: 150 x 230 mm


Publication Date: 23-11-2023


$30.00
Upgrade Your House

ISBN: 9783967041125

Publisher: Gestalten

Turning an unassuming house into a desirable home requires creative vision and skillful execution but not a huge budget. Discover the art of transforming old ar...


Turning an unassuming house into a desirable home requires creative vision and skillful execution but not a huge budget. Discover the art of transforming old architecture into a haven of comfort and style. This is your guide to upgrading your home without breaking the bank, as it offers a carefully curated selection of projects that showcase the best renovations, rebuilds, and extensions from private residences across the globe. At the heart of Upgrade Your House is the philosophy of sustainability, which shows how a creative vision and skillful execution can transform a preexisting structure into a dream home. With a focus on inspiring practical solutions, this book reveals how changes to floor plans, modern extensions, or cleverly executed refurbishments can unleash the full potential of any house to become a desirable residence. Whether you're an architect, designer, or homeowner, the captivating imagery and floor plans, make Upgrade Your House an indispensable reference.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 256


Dimensions: 240 x 300 mm


Publication Date: 30-09-2023


$135.00
Modernist Icons

ISBN: 9783967041194

Publisher: Gestalten

A celebration of mid-century modern interiors, architecture, and design. Step into the world of mid-century modern design with The Modernist, a stunning explora...


A celebration of mid-century modern interiors, architecture, and design. Step into the world of mid-century modern design with The Modernist, a stunning exploration of the era's groundbreaking architecture and interiors from around the world. Discover how this design movement evolved from organic forms and functionality to sleek lines and refined elegance, and how it has remained a timeless classic. Delving deep into the interiors and furniture that define this iconic aesthetic, The Modernist showcases the evolution of midcentury modernism over time. Learn how this design philosophy has influenced and informed other creative expressions and explore stunning examples from leading designers in this space. Featuring expert essays and striking imagery, this beautifully curated compilation is a true celebration and overview of the mid-century modern style. Whether you're a design enthusiast, architecture buff, or simply looking for inspiration for your own home, The Modernist is an essential addition to your library.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 320


Dimensions: 245 x 330 mm


Publication Date: 30-09-2023


$160.00
Explore The Ocean

ISBN: 9783967047509

Author: Anne Ameri-Siemens    Publisher: Gestalten

Get ready to join Emma and Louis as they Explore the Oceans! Meet incredible creatures, discover the secrets of the deep and learn all about the amazing habitat...


Get ready to join Emma and Louis as they Explore the Oceans! Meet incredible creatures, discover the secrets of the deep and learn all about the amazing habitats, geography, ocean climates, the flora and fauna and even the people who live and work on the world’s oceans.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 64


Dimensions: 240 x 280 mm


Publication Date: 31-08-2023


$49.99
Cooking on Fire

ISBN: 9783967041316

Authors: Eva Tram, Nicolai Tram    Publisher: Gestalten

Cooking on an open fire is the most archaic of all cooking methods. This cookbook provides many varied recipes as well as practical tips. For decades, open-fire...


Cooking on an open fire is the most archaic of all cooking methods. This cookbook provides many varied recipes as well as practical tips. For decades, open-fire cooking has been considered a pastime reserved for scouts and elite soldiers, leaving the rest of us to grill sausages on the terrace. But open-fire cooking is for everyone. It is sensuous and impractical in the best sense of the word. It is as much about the time spent making the food as it is about eating it. Cooking on Fire is full of delicious firecooked recipes requiring varying degrees of effort. It teaches you how to build and light campfires, different campfire cooking techniques, the equipment you will need (if any), and everything else you need to know. You’ll find classic recipes like Chilli Con Carne and roasted chestnuts but also more challenging dishes that require a fair amount of time―which is a good thing. Because if there is one thing the authors would like to accomplish with this book, it is to give you, the reader, the freedom to sit down by the fire, and with food as the excuse, look into the flames, and relax.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 312


Dimensions: 180 x 240 mm


Publication Date: 31-08-2023


$120.00
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