40 Fights between Husbands and Wives Colm Liddy. A story of how couples are forever tripped up by the missteps of love and sex. This book gets under the skin of relationships through the ages - showing the infinity of ways men and women drive each other crazy, yet remain essential to one another.
The Difference a Day Makes Carole Matthews. William and Amy Ashurst are typical townies, dedicated professionals at the top of their tree, with two adorable children and an au pair who cooks, cleans and cares for them all. Then one day Will collapses on his way into work and he decides he's never going back.
The Hotel Albatross Debra Adelaide. When the last manager departs, leaving too many bickering staff, a huge overdraft and a store of useless wine, a bewildered married couple find themselves in charge. They thought the Hotel Albatross would be a solid little investment.  Instead it takes over their life.
The Marriage Club Kate Legge. To the world Leith's life looks picture-perfect. But after her shocking death, her husband George conducts his own post-mortem of their marriage, filling in the gaps. To his dismay, he realises the papered-over cracks in their domestic life run much deeper than he thought. And that he is as much to blame for this as Leith was.
Through Black Spruce Joseph Boyden. Will Bird is a legendary Cree bush pilot, now lying in a coma in a hospital in his hometown of Moose Factory, Ontario. His niece Annie Bird has returned from her own perilous journey to sit beside his bed. As Will and Annie reveal their secrets, a remarkable saga of resilience and destiny takes shape.

Adventure Stories

Handling the Undead John Ajvide Lindqvist. A horror story with a heart and mind. After a freak power surge all over Stockholm, the dead start to come alive and walk out of the morgues and cemeteries. At first glance an utterly horrific scenario - but painfully ambivalent  for their bereaved loved ones.

The Sisters who Would be Queen Leandra de Lisle (923.142 DEL). The tragedy of Mary, Katehrine & Lady Jane Grey.
Memories Elaine Paige. (92 PAI) Celebrating 40 years in the theatre.
How Shall I Tell the Dog? Miles Kington. (92 KIN). The author's last book, full of his characteristic and much-loved humour. a final testament to his professionalism and dedication, and a moving reminder of how bravely he faced his fatal canceer.
Somebody Stefan Kanfer. (92 BRA) The reckless life and remarkable career of Marlon Brando.
Little Daughter - a memoir of survival in Burma and the West Zoya Phan. (92 PHA) Zoya's mother was a guerilla soldier and her father a freedom activist in the remote jungles of Burma.  Her childhood was happy until the Burmese army attacked their settlement and scattered her family.  So begins her story of survival.
Footpaths in the Painted City - an Indian journey Sadia Shepard. (92 SHE) A depiction of a young woman's attempt to come to terms with her family's past. An unforgettable story of family secrets, shrouded identites, forbidden love and, above all, eye-opening self-discovery.
An Improper Daughter Ruth Jones (Z92 JON)
Bush Aussies Allan M Nixon "The Uteman" (920.094) True stories of Asutralian country characters.
For the Love of Julie Ann Ming with Andrew Crofts.  (364.1523 MIN). A nightmare come true, a mother's courage, and a desperate fight for justice.
A Letter to Sophie Carolyn Martin  and Ron Delezio with Sally Collings.  (92 DEL) Sophie Delezio has been through more than most of us could imagine. After being trapped under a burning car at her Childcare centre, and suffering multiple skin grafts and amputations, her recovery was imperilled by a second near-fatal accident on a pedestrian crossing. Sophie's parents Ron and Carolyn invite us into their world and reveal a searingly intimate portrait of their life and how their hearts break for their little girl every day.
The Weight of a Mustard Seed Wendell Steavenson.   (92 JAN) General Kamel Sachet was a respected commander in Saddam Hussein's Special Forces. What motivates a man to serve a leader like Saddam Hussein, so brutal to both enemies and allies?  How did Hussein's men live, and most importantly, how did they live with themselves?
The Pattern in the Carpet:  a personal history with jigsaws Margaret Drabble. (793.73) A unique and moving personal histroy of remembrance and growing oder, and about the importance of childhood play.

No Epitaph - the Bennier story, Wanganui 1917 Felicity Campbell.  (z364.1523 CAM) Recreates the events and causes leading to the Bennier tragedy of 1917.
Step Up to the Line - biography of Neil Smith V A Markwell. (z92 SMI) Policing wasn't Neil Smith's first choice as a career - it is something that found him. Despite the serious nature of the job, he describes some of the 'lighter' side to his work through various anecdotes.  His experiences and the colourful characters he met along the way make for an amusing and revealing account of his career.
Passageways - the story of a New Zealand family. Ann Thwaite. (z929.2 THW). The family history of this acclaimed biographer.
The New Zealand Seafood Cookbook Auckland Seafood School  (z641.692) Not just a compilation of inviting recipes, this is also a comprehensive seafood reference and a celebration of New Zealand's fishing industry.
Cast Lightly John McInnes. (z799.1755)
New Zealand Wetland Birds and Their World Geoff Moon. (z598.176)

Grow Organic Louise Abbott . (635.987) The practical guide to greener gardening.
Matthew Bigg's Complete Book of Vegetables (635 BIG).
From Seed to Plate Paolo Arrigo. (635 ARR) Growing to eat Italian style.
Easy Comfort Food Fiona Beckett. (641.5 BEC) Simple recipes for feel-good favouites.
Hobby Farm Kristen Hampshire. (630 HAM) How to create and maintain your hobby farm or great estate.
In the Garden with Jane Austen B. C. Wolverton. (635.965) Jane Austen loved gardens:  some of those that she owned, or knew well, still exist today. Among the gardens highlighted, is the restored garden at Jane Austen's House Museum in Chawton. Biographical details and excerpts from Austen's novels and correspondence accompany lush photographs.
Death by Teenager Sonia Neale (649:125) There are many other parenting books out there that offer support on how to raise a well-balanced teenager .... this isn't one of them.  Hilarious stories from a mother-on-the-edge parenting three teenagers.
Home Sewn Kaari Meng (646.21) Simple sewing patterns for French-inspired curtains, bedding, kitchen and bath lilnens, piles of pillows and much more.
The Idle Parent Tom Hodgkinson (649.1 HOD) With wit and humour, the author provides a revolutionary and wholly sensible approach to childcare. Based on the idea of D H Lawrence - and taken up by many others  that the best thing we can do for children is to leave them alone.  This does not mean neglect but to provide them with the space and tiem to grow up self-reliant, confident, happy and free.
Fun Things to do With Your Dog Mary Egan (636.70887)

How to Talk About Books you Haven't Read Pierre Bayard. (809). Oscar Wilde said "I never read a book I must review, it prejudices you so".  In this mischievous and provocative book, Pierre Bayard contends that the truly cultivated person does not need to read books:  understanding their place in our culture is enough.
So You Think You Can Dance - Austarlia takes the stage. Stephanie Glickman. (791.4372) Behind the scenes of the worldwide, smash-hit dance competition.
100 Ways to Create Fantasy Figures Francis Tsai. (743.87)
Doctor Who Steve Tribe. (791.4572) The time traveller's almanac;  the ultimate intergalactic fact-finder.
Michael Smither painter, with Trish Gribben  (z759 SMI) Michael Smither paints what he sees, always imbuing his vision with a luminous sense of the power of observation. And what he sees is everything - land and sea, clouds and rocks, lovers and children, doemstic objects, religious symbols, rubber gloves ...

Perilous Seas Roger (Jan) Meecham.  (z910.452) Exciting true stories about disasters and heroism on and under the sea.
Vanishing World  - a life of bushcraft Ray Mears. (779 MEA) The author reflects on his experiences in some of the most remote and beautiful places on earth along with his own stunning photographs of the landscapes and peoples he has encountered.
Dare to Survive Rick and Amy Farabee.  (978.033) Death, heartbreak and triumph in the wild.
The Lost City of Z David Grann.(910.91) A legendary British explorer's deadly quest to uncover the secrets of the Amazon.
Campervan Odyssey David and Rosalie Rowling. (z940) An account of the authors' travels across Europe in a campervan. Also a valuable source of reference with tips for other travellers.
Trabant Trek Dan Murdoch. (910.4 MUR) A group of twenty-somethings, bored with the predictable wanderings of their generation, decide to drive overland by car from Cambodia to Germany in one of hte world's most unreliable cars - the infamous Trabant.  However, this was no whimisal meander, but a mission with a cause - to raise money for Cambodian children.
One for the Road Janelle McCulloch. (973). When Janelle realised she'd lost sight of her life under years of deadlines and layers of 'to do' lists, she set out on a Happiness Odyssey across the United States with her parents.
Around the World in 80 Dinners Cheryl and Bill Jamison. (910.41 JAM) 50,000 miles, 10 countries, 800 dishes, and 1 rogue monkey. A culinary journey that is fun, friendly and colourful.

The Boy Camper The editors of Popular Mechanics. (796.545) 160 outdoor projects and activities.
Unseen World Rupert Matthews ... (et al.). (130 MAT). The science, theories, and phenomena bhind paranormal events.
Land Rover Nick Dimbleby. (629.2222) 60 yearsr of adventure.
The Smartest Animals on the Planet Sally Boysen and Deborah Custance. (591.513) Extraordinary tales of the natural world's cleverest creatures.
Animal Migration - remarkable journeys in the wild. Ben Hoare. (591.568). A beautifully illustrated guide to the most awe-inspiring spectacle on the planet:  nature on the move.
Posters of World War II Peter Darman. (940.53 DAR) Allied and Axis propaganda 1939-1945. A study of the war poster as a propaganda phenomenon during World War II. The text details facts about each poster, explains the signifcance of its message and its impact, and contains artist profiles.
Mike Peyton's Floating Assets (797.10207) A unique collection of Mike Peyton's light hearted and amusing recollections of time spent messing about in his own many and varied boats - some of them seaworthy and all illustrated in his unique cartoon style.