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The New Zealand Horse by Deborah Coddington; Jane Ussher (Photographer)
$90.00 NZD
Category: Animal Biographies
A magnificent tribute to the New Zealand horse, documenting its pivotal role in the development of the early colony, in farming, transport, war, sport and in our affections.Writer Deborah Coddington and photographer Jane Ussher capture thestrength, beauty and mystery of the horse across New Zealand, fro ...Show more
The Secret Life of Cows by Rosamund Young
$19.99 NZD
Category: Animal Biographies
"Within a day of receiving this book, I had consumed it... Absorbing, moving, and compulsively readable."--Lydia Davis In this affectionate, heart-warming chronicle, Rosamund Young distills a lifetime of organic farming wisdom, describing the surprising personalities of her cows and other anima ...Show more
Finding Gobi - The True Story of a Little Dog with a Lot of Stamina by Dion Leonard
$19.99 NZD
Category: Animal Biographies
THE SUNDAY TIMES NO.2 BESTSELLER Like A Streecat Named Bob before it, Finding Gobi is a truly heart-warming story for animal lovers worldwide... In 2016, Dion Leonard, a seasoned ultramarathon runner, unexpectedly stumbled across a little stray dog while competing in a gruelling 155 mile race across the ...Show more
A Handful of Happiness by Massimo Vacchetta; Jamie Richards (Translator); Antonella Tomaselli (Contribution by)
$24.99 NZD
Category: Animal Biographies
The heart-warming story of how a tiny hedgehog helped one man find hope. 'Could you look after it for a couple of days? . . .' So begins the extraordinary friendship between veterinarian Massimo, who is at a low spot in his life, and a tiny, orphaned hedgehog. Only a few days old, covered with soft, whi ...Show more
Winx: Biography of a Champion by Trevor Marshallsea
$24.99 NZD
Category: Animal Biographies
'Strap yourselves in for a thrilling tale' - Inside Sport Some of Australia's greatest sporting legends are horses - Phar Lap, Kingston Town, Black Caviar. Now a new legend has captivated the heart of the nation - Winx. After a patchy start, the unremarkable-looking bay mare settled into a winning strea ...Show more
The Dog That Saved My Life - Incredible True Stories of Canine Loyalty Beyond All Bounds by Isabel George
$22.99 NZD
Category: Animal Biographies
Five incredible true stories of canine bravery in wartime. For as long as dogs have lived alongside man, they have saved their lives in wartime with their bravery, loyalty and companionship. From the WWII dog that was adopted by the Royal Navy as a mascot, torpedoed, shot at and registered as a prisoner ...Show more
Rescuers The by Laura Greaves
$40.00 NZD
Category: Animal Biographies
Dogs are renowned for their loyalty, and those saved from animal shelters or rescue groups seem to be especially devoted to the humans who have offered them a second chance. In this extraordinary collection, meet the brave dogs that have shown incredible courage - even risking death - to protect their p ...Show more
Writers and Their Cats by Alison Nastasi
$34.99 NZD
Category: Animal Biographies
Mark Twain, Alice Walker, Haruki Murakami, Ursula K. Le Guin--this volume celebrates 45 famous authors who have shared their homes and hearts with furry feline friends. The photographs and stories in Writers and Their Cats capture the special bond between wordsmith and mouser. From the six-toed kitties ...Show more
Strays - A Rescued Cat, a Lost Man and Their Healing Cross-Country Adventures by Britt Collins
$26.99 NZD
Category: Animal Biographies
For fans of A Street Cat Named Bob and Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World, Strays is a compelling true story of a man who rescues a stray, injured cat and how they save each other. Homeless, alcoholic, and depressed, Michael King lives in a UPS loading bay ...Show more
Bono: The Rescue Cat Who Helped Me Find My Way Home by Helen Brown
$35.00 NZD
Category: Animal Biographies
Having survived a brush with cancer, Helen Brown, happily married with three grown children, took stock of her comfortable suburban life and found it wanting. So when she was invited to visit New York, the city that never sleeps, she seized the day and accepted. Perhaps, she mused, she might never retur ...Show more
Juniper : The Happiest Fox by Jessika Coker
$29.99 NZD
Category: Animal Biographies
With millions of followers on Instagram, Juniper the fox is the internet's cutest pet Juniper's adorable snaggletooth smile and fun-loving personality are vibrantly captured in this heartwarming book. With gorgeous photos, a charming narrative about Juniper's life, and a behind-the-scenes look ...Show more
Bilbo the Lifeguard Dog: A True Story of Friendship and Heroism by Steven Jamieson; Alison Bowyer (Contribution by)
$24.99 NZD
Category: Animal Biographies
When Steve Jamieson met Bilbo, a chocolate Newfoundland puppy, little did he know that the small bundle of fluff would grow to take up a huge space in his heart and change his life forever. The pair were inseparable, with Bilbo accompanying Steve to his job as head lifeguard of Sennen beach in Cornwall ...Show more
