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First as the powerful bulwark of Christendom against the East in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, and then as the victim of rapacious neighbours, Poland's fate has been central...

This work is part of a series on woody plants for foliage, flowers and fragrance in which each title focuses on one special characteristic that inspires passion in the gardener....

How are our writers responding to our current concerns, what are they writing today? There have been many anthologies of New Zealand stories that bring together pieces from writers' past...

Vigilante turned cop Lexi Winter is drawn into the investigation of a chain of apparently random murders. As the bodies pile up, Lexi realises she is a pawn in a...

The Greek Claims His Shock Heir After learning of tycoon Eros Nevrakis's betrayal, personal chef Winnie Mardas walks out of his life, determined to never look back - or reveal...

Abigail Fancy returns to the tiny town that the Fancys have ruled for decades, fresh from her second stint in prison and utterly out of time... A bold, punchy and...

Inspired by real women, this powerful novel tells the story of two unconventional American sisters who volunteer at the front during World War I. August 1914 . While Europe enters...

Shooting for fame could end your career ... and your life. A sparkling mystery from a stylish new voice in crime fiction, in a book that will delight fans of...

This highly readable book is an invaluable resource for students, practitioners and policymakers as they confront the challenges of globalisation and of the information age.' Professor Janice Bellace, The Wharton...

HONOUR BOOK: CBCA Book of the Year, Younger Readers, 2003 No one, living or dead, was ever more polite than Horrendo. In all his eleven years he'd never said a...

Endometriosis is a painful and debilitating disease that is now believed to affect as many as 1 in 10 women through their menstruating years. Some women may find that endometriosis...

A black home commands attention. Black adds drama, sophistication, and edginess to residential architecture. In Modern Houses in Black, Susan Redman explores the trend in black home design through a...

This beautifully illustrated monograph chronicles the architecture of David C. Hovey, FAIA, and his influence on the discipline, as well as the story of his life and career. David Hovey...

The home designs of Alejandra Cicneros mark a significant departure from the tropical 'Bali' style villa design popularised in the past two decades. They are also a refreshing antidote to...

Here are some of the stories of the towering giants of World War II journalism: Wilfred Burchett, Richard Hughes, George Johnston, Alan Moorehead, Kenneth Slessor, Chester Wilmott and Lorraine Stumm....

'Morgan captures something essentially Australian.' HELEN ELLIOTT, SUNDAY AGE 'I couldn't imagine anyone handling such fictional country better.' MELBOURNE TIMES 'Other Australian writers have dealt with the slippery question of...

Shortlisted, National Fiction Award, Festival Awards for Literature 1998 Shortlisted, National Book Council 'Banjo' Award 1996 Shortlisted, Benella Award for Best Audio Book, Braille + Talking Book Library Awards 1997...

Portrays the richness and diversity of the inner-city community gardens. This title contains tips for successful gardening like pine needles for strawberries and chicken manure to warm the soil in...

Chinese civilisation was for a long period more advanced than European. From China, Europe acquired printing, paper-making, the compass, gunpowder and locks for canals. Yet it was in Europe that...

'A wave of colossal size towers over the dunes. A black wave that arcs so high it drags down the sun, stars and moon from the sky and turns the...

The quizmaster opened his arms and laughed, straight into Patrick's eyes. 'Patrick!' he shouted. 'Are you ready to play . . . Finders Keepers?' Patrick's eyes bulged. He licked his...

Paul and Elaine have two boys and a beautiful home, yet they find themselves thoroughly, inexplicably stuck. Obsessed with making things good again, they spin the quiet terrors of family...

In this volume, seven distinguished writers offer penetrating insights into the complexities of the subcontinent. Roderick MacFarquhar reflects on the legacy of Empire ad Partition, Ian Buruma considers secularism and...

Many journalists have worked for The Spectator, many of them have achieved fame through their writing but The Spectator remains the same. Simon Courtauld charts its progress over a period...

* How did Leonardo Di Caprio become a hero on The Beach? - Why would the droids lose control in Star Wars? - Was there a curse on The Exorcist?...

The scene is Naples, against whose ancient and fantastic background the modern action takes place. Among the protagonists is Jenny, young and pretty, who has come to Naples in flight...

One night Jose Antonio Maria Vaz hears gunfire from the deserted theatre next door to his bakery. Bemused he races to the uppermost gallery and there beneath him on a...

The garden design firm SMI Landscape Architecture is known for its estate masterplanning, its public gardens and streetscapes, and its thoughtful private gardens for clients across the United States and...

Body Language translates this expressive form of communication with easy to understand text and photographs.

The prince of the title is not the present incumbent but a neo-fascist layabout served by a court of booted hoodlums in a parody of the Arthurian legend...

Age range 5+ The timeless & captivating story of a woodcutter who lives in gentle harmony with nature, and how his open-heartedness brings precious gifts from a tree faery, married...

Age range 3 to 6 The man in the mountain lay dozing for years And all kinds of music would play in his ears... The man in the mountain loves...

Age range 3+ A simple way to calm kids before bedtime using mindfulness techniques. Jake wants to stay up and play with his toys, even though he feels tired. Mum...

Oscar is a cat living in a care home for elderly people.Based on a true story, Oscar is a cat who comes when needed, to watch with and comfort those...