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ISBN / ISSN:
9780473160722
The Bird Garden
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NZ$ 32.00 each
Paperback
Author:
Fay Bolt
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Do you like "spugs"? Ever noticed the colour of a bellbird's eye? Or been adopted by a chaffinch? Have you ever watched for hours on end the coming and goings of birds? Just ...
ordinary
birds?
Fay Bolt has. And she has also discovered that there is simply no such creature as an "ordinary" bird.
Here then are the birds we see more or less every day, the birds of a New Zealand country garden. But these are not just common or garden birds - these are the inhabitants of the Bird Garden. Perhaps the ones we see but never notice?
They are here. Lovingly watched and carefully photographed. All with the smile of affection, the eye of wonder, told with the voice of memory and simple story.
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9781869536411
Field Guide to Wild New Zealand
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NZ$ 50.00 each
Paperback
Author:
J Fitter
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At last a single field guide that covers New Zealand's plants, birds, insects and animals for visitors and New Zealanders interested in this country's natural history. When author Julian Fitter first visited New Zealand he was amazed at the number of field guides to birds, plants, insects, marine life and to specific locations - alpine, forest, seashore. But for the traveller not wanting to cart around a library-shelf of books there was no single volume that described the major and most interesting species covering all NZ's flora and fauna. As author of a natural history field guide to the Galapagos, he set about compiling such a book for New Zealand. The result is a small format, full colour guidebook packed with information on all the species that either are most important, or most obvious to those touring the country covering birds, insects, reptiles, marine mammals, land mammals, trees and shrubs, vines and epiphytes, herbs, ferns, ...
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ISBN / ISSN:
9781869404246
Going Bush : New Zealanders and Nature in the Twentieth Century
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NZ$ 40.00 each
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Author:
Kirstie Ross
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What does 'the bush' mean to Pakeha New Zealanders? Is it a particular type of vegetation, a place to tramp, something to save, or a refuge from civilisation? By exploring the meanings that Pakeha found in nature from the 1890s to the 1970s, Kirstie Ross shows that the bush was as much about conservative values as about conservation. Going Bush presents a fascinating account of New Zealand culture and society in the twentieth century that is powerfully relevant to debates over our relationship with the natural world today.
First published September 2008.
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9781869662523
All About New Zealand's Seashore
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NZ$ 26.00 each
Paperback
Author:
Dave Gunson
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Dave Gunson's excellent illustrations, along with hundreds of interesting facts, make
All About New Zealand's Seashore
an ideal introduction to the fascinating and diverse world of the seashore.
This title is written for children but of interest to anyone wanting to explore our seashore.
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ISBN / ISSN:
9781877517006
Castles in the Sand : What's happening to the New Zealand coast?
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NZ$ 50.00 each
Paperback
Author:
Raewyn Peart
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Tells the story of the New Zealand coast - what it means to New Zealanders and what we need to do to care for it for future generations. It describes the natural processes that have sculpted the coast, the flora and fauna that inhabit it, and the ways it was utilised by early Maori and European settlers. Castles in the Sand is a timely evaluation and call to action.
First published August 2009, Nelson
230x230mm / 276pp paperback
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9780908812707
Common Seaweeds of New Zealand
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NZ$ 15.00 each
Paperback
Author:
Nancy M. Adams
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A guide to New Zealand's common seaweeds, adapted from the major award-winning book
Seaweeds of New Zealand
- an illustrated guide.
Precise yet concise descriptions of 100 of our common seaweeds, each species illustrated in watercolour.
ISBN / ISSN:
9780478093735
Harakeke : the Rene Orchiston Collection (3rd Edition 2005)
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NZ$ 25.00 each
Other Book
Author:
Sue Scheele, based on information from Rene Orchiston
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Harakeke, New Zealand flax, was an essential resource for early Maori. Over generations, weavers selected forms with the best qualities for specialised uses and cultivated them.
Rene Orchiason spent over 30 years tracking down, documenting and maintaining in cultivation many of these traditional varieties.
This booklet is a catalogu of her fine callection - 50 varieties are described and particular uses noted.
First published 1994; this 3rd edition first published 2005
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ISBN / ISSN:
9781869791520
Ken Ring's Predict Weather Almanac and Isobaric Maps for New Zealand for 2010
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NZ$ 45.00 each
Spiral bound
Author:
Ken Ring
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Ken Ring's PREDICT WEATHER Almanacs are the books thousands of New Zealanders reach for – whether they are townies planning an outdoor wedding or farmers deciding when to make hay. His controversial method of predicting weather by the cycles of the moon has an amazingly high strike rate for reliability and
countless farmers and events organisers have come to rely on his predictions. Every year Ken further refines the almanac format. Last year he added best fishing times, snow, extreme weather, frost and surf information, making the book an even more indispensable way to see all sorts of weather conditions at a glance. This year he has added wind forecasts for each day and a chart showing the position of the moon on every day.
First published September 2009, Auckland
528pp/234 x 152 mm
softcover
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ISBN / ISSN:
9781869662356
New Zealand Birds to Read, Colour and Keep
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NZ$ 11.00 each
Paperback
Author:
Dave Gunson
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This wonderful children's activity book features 30 simple black & white illustrations of native New Zealand birds, ready to be coloured in, accompanied by a sentence or two of basic introductory text about each bird (aimed at 4-7-year-olds).
The very talented illustrator Dave Gunson traces the outlines of selected birds from his
All About Birds
book, adding a few basic details in thick lines - ensuring birds are easy for young children to colour and recognise. A 4-colour double-page insert will guide children as to the birds' natural markings.
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ISBN / ISSN:
9781869662615
Penguins of New Zealand
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NZ$ 25.00 each
Paperback
Author:
Lloyd Spencer Davis
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New Zealand and its territories are home to a greater number of penguin species than any other region on the planet. Not only are these birds a tourist draw, they are the subject of much ongoing research.
Lloyd Spencer Davis, one of the country's top researchers into penguin biology and behaviour, has written an informative and accessible guide to 12 species, covering all key aspects from their evolution and prehistory to their feeding and breeding behaviour and current conservation issues. Penguin watching is also covered, making this the perfect birdwatcher's souvenir as well as a fascinating primer on these much-loved birds.
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9780478093988
Plants that Poison : A New Zealand guide
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NZ$ 35.00 each
Paperback
Author:
Henry Connor & John Fountain
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Written by a leading authority on poisonous plants and an expert in human poisonings, Plants that Poison: a New Zealand guide is a guide to a selection of plants and mushrooms with toxic properties that can be found in New Zealand - in back yards, public gardens, school playgrounds, on roadsides and in waste ground. With a particular focus on plants that are of concern for children, the emphasis is on safety through education, to help you understand the risks so that you can avoid them. There is advice on what to do if you think you or your child has eaten something poisonous, and a section on toxic mechanisms - how the poisons act on the human body, the signs and symptoms of poisoning, and the treatment likely to be necessary. Enlivened with historical background and interesting folklore, and comprehensively illustrated with colour photographs to aid identification, this book provides a practical and measured response to demand for ...
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9781869661540
Where to Watch Birds in New Zealand : Mor than 30 of the country's best birding locations
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NZ$ 35.00 each
Paperback
Author:
Kathy Ombler
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New Zealand's remarkable range of landscapes is home to an equally spectacular avian fauna. Not only are its endemic and native species at the top of any bird-watcher's must-see list, but its roll-call of seabirds, such as albatrosses and petrels, is world-renowned. In "Where to Watch Birds in New Zealand" Kathy Ombler introduces more than 30 of New Zealand's finest birding sites, with a full description of the location as well as a list of the birds to watch out for. Here are just a few examples of the sites that are covered: Otago Peninsula, home to colonies of northern royal albatross, yellow-eyed and blue penguins and many other seabird species; Kapiti Island, huge predator-free island that is a refuge for kokako, takahe, saddleback and stitchbird; and, Farewell Spit, which gives seasonal lodging to hundreds of thousands of New Zealand and overseas migrants.All the sites can be visited privately or with guided tours, and many of ...
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9781877257513
A Checklist to New Zealand Birds, Frogs, Reptiles, Mammals and Butterflies
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NZ$ 12.00 each
Paperback
Author:
Kerry-Jane Wilson
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1
This pocket checklist includes all the species of birds, frogs, reptiles, mammals and butterflies that currently have wild populations in New Zealand, plus vagrant species that have been reliably recorded here during the last 25 years. It will enable birdwatchers and naturalists to keep records of the species they see during field excursions in New Zealand.
First published April 2007.
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ISBN / ISSN:
9781877480003
A Continent on the Move : New Zealand Geoscience into the 21st Century
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NZ$ 50.00 each
Hardback
Author:
Ian J Graham (editor)
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1
ENVIRONMENT Category Winner
Adrift in the South Pacific Ocean, separated from the rest of the world by vast distances and blessed with some of the most varied and spectacular natural landscapes on Earth, New Zealand is rather special. Generations of geoscientists have developed an increasing understanding of what makes New Zealand geologically unique and why. Highlights of this research, including many discoveries of global significance, are presented in this book.
A Continent on the Move
explains what makes New Zealand tick geologically, and illustrates the ways that geoscience research can make this country a better place in which to live. This book will be a stimulating addition to any coffee table and an asset in schools and universities. It will also enable politicians, planners, and developers to make more informed decisions regarding appropriate land use, beneficial utilisation of resources, and protection ...
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ISBN / ISSN:
9780143019220
A Field Guide to the Native Edible Plants of New Zealand (3rd edition 1977)
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NZ$ 31.00 each
Paperback
Author:
Andrew Crowe
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1
This practical field guide to New Zealand's native edible plants is now updated in this 2004 edition.
Over 190 trees, herbs, ferns, mushrooms, lichens and seaweeds are described in detail in this useful and attractive book, with information on which part is edible and when, how plants have been utilised, particularly by Maori, their nutritional value, and where they can be found.
In a separate section, Andrew Crowe also describes important poisonous plants that are native to New Zealand or are likely to be confused with the edible plants.
Illustrated with line drawings and colour photographs, this informative book will be of interest to trampers, botanists and all who appreciate New Zealand’s native flora.
First published 1981; this 3rd edition 1997.
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ISBN / ISSN:
9780143008859
A Mini Guide to Identification of New Zealand Native Forest Shrubs, Climbers and Groundcovers
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NZ$ 10.00 each
Paperback
Author:
Andrew Crowe
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1
A handy guide to the identification of New Zealand native forest shrubs, climbers and groundcovers. Condensed from Andrew Crowe's popular Which Native? series, this little book has been designed to fit into a pocket, day pack or bag. Full of essential information for quick accurate identification of native forest shrubs, climbers and groundcovers, this mini guide is appealing and easy to use.
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9780143008866
A Mini Guide to the Identification of New Zealand Native Ferns
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NZ$ 10.00 each
Paperback
Author:
Andrew Crowe
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1
A handy guide to the identification of New Zealand native ferns. Condensed from Andrew Crowe's popular Which Native? series, this little book has been designed to fit into a pocket, day pack or bag. Full of essential information for quick accurate identification of native ferns, this mini guide is appealing and easy to use.
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9780143009276
A Mini Guide to the Identification of New Zealand Seashells
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NZ$ 10.00 each
Paperback
Author:
Andrew Crowe
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1
A handy guide to the identification of New Zealand seashells. Condensed from Andrew Crowe's popular bestseller
Which Seashell?
this little book has been designed to fit into a pocket, day pack or bag. Full of essential information for quick accurate identification of seashells and packed with colour photography, this new mini guide is your perfect summer beach companion!
DoP October 2009, Auckland
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ISBN / ISSN:
9780143006190
A Mini Guide to the Identification of New Zealand's Land Birds
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NZ$ 10.00 each
Paperback
Author:
Andrew Crowe Illustrated by David Gunson
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1
Condensed from Andrew Crowe's popular
Which New Zealand Bird ?
, this little book has been designed to fit into a pocket, day pack or bag. Full of essential information for quick accurate identification of land birds, this new mini guide is appealing and easy to use.
Shortlisted Non-Fiction Category NZ Post Book Awards 2008.
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ISBN / ISSN:
9780881926675
A Natural History of Ferns
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NZ$ 50.00 each
Hardback
Author:
Robbin C. Moran
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1
From the curator of ferns at the New York Botanical Garden comes a meticulously researched, soundly organized, and entertainingly written treatise on the biology of one of nature's loveliest--and often most misunderstood--plants. Ferns, for all their cool beauty and exotic allure, are anomalies of the plant world because of their distinctive form of reproduction, by spore rather than seed. Moran examines this and other essential processes in a scholarly manual that sets forth in a single volume the wealth of material usually accessible only through intricate research. As opposed to field guides focusing primarily on identification, this history explains the unique life cycle and explores the evolutionary adaptations that have occurred throughout the species' 340-million-year history. Exhibiting a storyteller's flair, Moran opens each chapter with an engaging vignette or anecdote to instantly engage the reader, thus elevating what could ...
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