The Bolthole
The Bolthole

Author: Lawrence Winkler

Publisher: Bellatrix

Published: 2017-11-02

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 1988429269

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The fates of three tormented men, born as many eras apart, come together in a rock cave on the Coromandel peninsula of New Zealand— Tama of the Ngātei Hei, Billy Green in the days of gold, and Dr. Sababa from across the ocean— seeking revenge, discovering treasure, and searching for redemption. Inside The Bolthole, on a mossy platform, is the skull of a Maori chieftain, the silver button of a British Naval captain, and a greenstone club. Here their thrilling life and death stories of obsession begin by hurtling down the shoreline of the same beach, and end in the fierce battles that left the coastal sands white with bones.

The Black Singlet Brigade
The Black Singlet Brigade

Author: Tony Walsh

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2013-02-15

Total Pages: 107

ISBN-13: 1479786551

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Tony Walsh was first introduced to NZ’s bush clad ranges, to pig hunting and some life-defining experiences by Ned Tuite, whose usual attire was a black woollen bush singlet and a pair of khaki shorts suspended from a thin leather belt. Through Ned, Tony met a band of those iconic good keen men of an era now past, and began a journey of experiences he will never forget. There were the likes of ugly Eddie, who ate all the pigs’ ears; Jack, who thought the ghosts were after him after a midnight tumble down the hill; or Charlie, who didn’t know whether to mash his spuds before or after they were cooked. Men whose characters were as colourful and multifaceted as the forests and mountains they came from. The Black Singlet Brigade is a memoir written with eloquence and a dash of humour at every turn. It combines the untamed beauty of the wild with hilarious adventures and unique characters to build a picture of a life long gone, in the bush and back-country of New Zealand.

The Natural Advantage
The Natural Advantage

Author: Jenny Brockis

Publisher: Major Street Publishing

Published: 2024-10-08

Total Pages: 221

ISBN-13: 1923186205

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More time in nature not only makes us feel better, it also enhances our quality of life and contributes to a healthier and longer life. It's the natural advantage! Busy lives mean it's harder than ever to find the space to do those things that help you enjoy a greater quality of life. This has led to what is called a 'nature deficit'. We are so hooked up to our work, our technology and the demands placed on us in our daily lives that we no longer have the time or the energy to indulge in those activities that take us away from all our stresses and concerns to relax, restore our sense of wellbeing and connect to what matters the most. This book will appeal to the reader who recognises or remembers that time in nature is helpful but is wondering how to find the time other than by disappearing on a month-long hike into the wilderness. It has been written for the busy professional juggling multiple items on their agenda, who is feeling overwhelmed and super stressed, and wishing they had even five minutes to get outside and engage in those activities they remember provide them with joy and peace. Engaging in nature-based activities is a powerful tool to create happier, healthier lives.

The Cowboy
The Cowboy

Author: Margareta Osborn

Publisher: Tule Publishing

Published: 2015-01-23

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 1942240295

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Tea
Tea

Author: Helen Saberi

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Published: 2010-10-15

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 1861898924

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From chai to oolong to sencha, tea is one of the world’s most popular beverages. Perhaps that is because it is a unique and adaptable drink, consumed in many different varieties by cultures across the globe and in many different settings, from the intricate traditions of Japanese teahouses to the elegant tearooms of Britain to the verandas of the deep South. In Tea food historianHelen Saberi explores this rich and fascinating history. Saberi looks at the economic and social uses of tea, such as its use as a currency during the Tang Dynasty and 1913 creation of a tea dance called “Thé Dansant” that combined tea and tango. Saberi also explores where and how tea is grown around the world and how customs and traditions surrounding the beverage have evolved from its legendary origins to its present-day popularity. Featuring vivid images of teacups, plants, tearooms, and teahouses as well as recipes for both drinking tea and using it as a flavoring, Tea will engage the senses while providing a history of tea and its uses.

Les Cleveland
Les Cleveland

Author: Les Cleveland

Publisher: Victoria University Press

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 9780958355490

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Les Cleveland is one of New Zealand's finest photographers... This book surveys six decades of Cleveland's work, with 60 stunning images printed in large-format duotone. His work from the 1950s and 60s documents a way of life in Westland that has now largely disappeared as well as distinctive and culturally important buildings in Wellington.--From book flap.

Cocoa, Tea & Honey
Cocoa, Tea & Honey

Author: Kimberly Davis-Peters

Publisher:

Published: 2021-06

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781955120005

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Despite the differences that set us apart, our shared experiences bring us together. Cocoa, Tea & Honey celebrates all shades of beautiful brown complexions with inspirational encouragement of friendship, good character, and acceptance.