Puppy Zen by Mark Vette

$45.00 NZD

Category: Pets

A comprehensive guide to puppy training by Mark Vette, of Pound Pups to Dog Stars fame. Mark's first book Dog Zen had just 40 pages on puppies - this book goes into full detail about all ages and stages, and how to do the right thing at the right time. Following a quick look at the role of pups within the wolf pack, and how dogs evolved from wolves, this book gives a day-by-day, week-by-week guide to the fundamentals of training your puppy and building a happy lifelong bond between the two of you. Mark stresses the importance of the formative period (1-4 months) to instill good habits in your puppy, then shows you exactly how to do so and when to teach each skill. Includes chapters on choosing a puppy, forming a bond with your pup, training foundations (equipment and techniques), basic commands (like sit, heel and stay), what to train in which weeks of age, house training, socialisation, teaching them not to bite or indulge in continual barking, jumping up or other anti-social behaviours. It is a detailed and practical guide combining the latest cognitive science with modern, loving, training techniques. Illustrated with irresistible puppy photos (by renowned animal photographer Rachael McKenna), plus down-to-earth how-to shots of the training methods. ...Show more

Denali: The Story of an Exceptional Dog by Ben Moon

$32.99 NZD

Category: Animal Biographies

In the bestselling tradition of Finding Gobi and Marley & Me, the moving story of a dog, his human and the friendship that saved both their lives - and inspired countless others.   Ben Moon had no intention of getting a dog until he met the soulful gaze of a husky-pit bull cross pup in a r escue shelter. Ben instantly felt a connection, and his friendship with the extraordinary Denali was born. The two friends set out on the road on an adventure that would take them across the American west and through some of the best years of their lives. When Ben was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at 29, Denali never once left his side until the two adventurers were back out surfing and climbing crags. Soon after Denali was struck by the same disease, and Ben had the chance to return the favour. With the help of filmmaker friends, Ben made a short film as a tribute to the dog he admits helped form him into an adult. It was a labour of love that struck a chord worldwide, viewed by more than 15 million people, and their story continues to touch new audiences. Denali is the story of a unique friendship, and the power of the strength and love we give and receive when we have our mates by our side. ...Show more

The Edible Garden Cookbook and Growing Guide by Paul West

$44.99 NZD

Category: Gardening | Reading Level: 5 Cooking

The Edible Garden Cookbook & Growing Guide is a book about growing food wherever you may be and however much space you have. It is about cooking simply with fresh, seasonal produce and about celebrating life through sharing food with friends and family and the community around you.This book has lots of practical gardening advice, with information on how to set up a garden using a sunny windowsill, courtyard, backyard and even no yard (hint: check out your local community garden!). There are step-by-step guides to building a no-dig garden and the best way to compost depending on the space you have, as well as an A-Z guide for growing the most popular (and easiest to grow) veg.Paul then shares more than 70 simple, produce-driven recipes that are bursting with freshness and flavour. This is easy family food - vibrant, healthy and delicious. And finally, Paul looks at how to develop relationships around food and shares some wonderful ideas for various events, from throwing a pickle party and hosting a harvest festival to building a mud-brick oven in your backyard and inviting your neighbours over for a wood-fired pizza night!The Edible Garden Cookbook & Growing Guide is for everyone who is interested in food and community. It will inspire and give you confidence to try your hand at growing your own produce and making more of your own food, and help you to find real meaning in everyday life. ...Show more

The Animal's Companion: People and Their Pets, a 26,000-Year Love Story by Jacky Colliss Harvey

$39.99 NZD

Category: Animals

The earliest evidence of a human and a pet can be traced as far back as 26,000 BC in France where a boy and his 'canid' took a walk through a cave. Their foot and paw prints were preserved together on the muddy cave floor, and smoke from the torch the boy carried was left on the walls, allowing archaeol ogists to carbon-date their journey. And so, the story unfolds, from these prehistoric days all the way up to the present, of ourinnate and undeniable need to live in the close company of animals. In this startling new work, acclaimed cultural detective and lifelong pet owner Jacky Colliss Harvey uses her compelling storytelling skills and keen eye for historical investigation to examine our role as animals' companions, in this exploration of the history not of the pet, but of us as pet owners. Drawing on literary, artistic and archaeological evidence of our relationships with other species, over thousands of years of human experience, she examines the when, the how and the why of our connection to those animals we take into our lives, assessing these against the latest scientific thinking on this complex and enthralling subject, and suggesting new insights into this most long-standing of all human love-affairs. ...Show more

The New Zealand Horse by Deborah Coddington

$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 the strength, beauty and mystery of the horse across New Zealand, f rom bareback beach riders in the far north and huntsmen in Hawke's Bay, to the Otago high country, the stud farms of the Waikato, the wild horses of the Kaimanawas, film horses, dressage horses and many, many more. Warmly and expertly written, and including a range of historical images, this magnificent book is brought to startling life by the astounding photographs of Jane Ussher. ...Show more

Dahlias - Beautiful Varieties for Home and Garden by Georgianna Lane (Illustrator); Naomi Slade

$45.00 NZD

Category: Gardening

Dahlias is a celebration of the dazzling colors and flamboyant forms of one of the world's favorite flowers. Dahlias are back in vogue. Professional gardeners, florists, and hobbyists around the world are falling in love again with this (lower's eccentric charm. From sumptuous petals to floral fireworks , dahlias are taking over as the focus piece in bouquets of every kind. This stunning collection profiles over 65 types of dahlia. From the billowing beauty of Café au Lait and the luminously delicate Platinum Blonde to the spiny Black Narcissus and cheerful Pooh, you'll discover a splendid selection of classics, as well as the best modern varieties. Lush photography augments the expert commentary and no-fuss advice on how to grow these botanical beauties and fill your home with spectacular cut flowers. Whether you have a lavish garden or a simple container, lose yourself in the enduring charm of dahlias. Book jacket. ...Show more

Root, Nurture, Grow - Ro Co's Guide to Propagating and Sharing Houseplants by Rose Ray; Caro Langton; Erika Raxworthy (Photographer)

$32.99 NZD

Category: Gardening

You've created your own house of plants, so what's next? The authors of House of Plants follow up their successful debut book with Root, Nurture, Grow - a practical and detailed guide to propagating and sharing indoor plants.   The stylish handbook shows you how to make the most of your favorite houseplants through simple, beginner-friendly propagation techniques (such as stem cutting, rooting in water, runners, offsets, grafting, division and more), as well as resourceful DIY projects including homemade rooting mediums, seed-bombs, and a self-watering plant pot.   It shows you how to look after and nurture your new plant babies, and how to share them with friends by making beautiful gifts and displays. ...Show more

Flourish: New Zealand Women and Their Extraordinary Gardens by Barb Rogers; Juliet Nicholas

$55.00 NZD

Category: Gardening

This book celebrates the endeavours and achievements of women gardeners who are responsible for some of the most-admired gardens within New Zealand. Often starting as a home-based hobby, fitting around child care and other domestic tasks, the gardens developed by the women featured in this book have evo lved into living works of art. Scattered from the far north to Stewart Island, these gardens have a few things in common. Each one has been developed by a woman responding to her own landscape and locale with energy and verve. Often an outlet for a creative urge, the gardens portray a wide cross-section of styles. The stories of the gardeners also share common bonds - hard work and a passion for the landscape - but also stories of combating isolation, loss and joining a sisterhood of gardeners. Some gardens are well known and justly celebrated both here and overseas- Bev McConnell's Ayrlies in Auckland, and Margaret Barker's garden at Larnach Castle in Dunedin. Others are undiscovered gardens worthy of wider attention. Gracious country rose gardens, inner city courtyards and edible gardens all feature. ...Show more

Milkwood by Kirsten Bradley; Nick Ritar

$49.99 NZD

Category: Gardening

The skills that we learn bind our lives together. Do you want to know how to grow your own food? Or how to keep bees? How to forage for edible seaweed along the shoreline, or wild greens down by the stream? Maybe you're curious about growing mushrooms or how to grow the perfect tomato. You're invited to make these skills your own. Designed to be read with a pot of tea by your elbow and a notebook beside you, Milkwood is all you need to start living a more home-grown life. From DIY projects to wild fermented recipes, the in-depth knowledge and hands-on instruction contained in these pages will have your whole family fascinated and inspired to get growing, keeping, cooking and making. Milkwood is the name of Kirsten Bradley and Nick Ritar's first farm as well as their school where anyone can learn skills for down-to-earth living. Kirsten, Nick and a team of educators offer courses on topics contained in this book as well as permaculture design, natural building and much more. Kirsten and Nick live on a small regenerative farm near Daylesford, Australia, where many things from the sprouted grain they feed their chickens to ingredients that make up dinner is homegrown. ...Show more

Wally's Glasshouse Gardening for New Zealand by Wally Richards

$19.99 NZD

Category: Gardening

Wally Richards shares his knowledge and experience on how to manage all aspects of growing plants in a glasshouse .

The Horse Encyclopedia by Elwyn Hartley-Edwards

$24.99 NZD

Category: Livestock | Series: DK

Wally's Down to Earth Gardening Guide by Wally Richards

$28.99 NZD

Category: Gardening

A new type of gardening book that is not only a very good read but also packed with numerous tips making it an excellent reference book as well. The first section deals with the most important areas of the garden such as Roses, Tomatoes, weeds, lawns, vegetables, fruit etc.Section 2 gives information on safe to use sprays and remedies. Section 3 deals with other areas not covered in section 1. Section 4 talks about the harm chemicals do to the soil, garden and our health. Section 5 lays out a number of healthy alternatives such as growing your own mineral rich wheat grass and juicing it. ...Show more