The Fighter of Auschwitz: The incredible true story of Leen Sanders who boxed to help others survive by Erik Brouwer
$37.99 NZD
Category: Contemporary Non-Fiction
The story of Dutch boxer Leen Sanders who was spared to entertain the Nazi guards and helped others survive Auschwitz. 'He had the dream again last night... He taps the gloves of his unbeaten Polish opponent. There are rumours that the loser will be sent to the gas chamber.' In 1943 Leen Sanders ...Show more
The Ground Between: Navigating the Oil and Mining Debate in New Zealand: 2017 (BWB Texts) by Sefton Darby
$14.99 NZD
Category: Contemporary Non-Fiction | Series: BWB Texts | Reading Level: Very Good
Battles over oil and mining developments in New Zealand are fierce and polarised. Often presented as a simple trade-off between conservation or quick profit, the debate leaves little space for discussion across ideological divides. The Ground Between provides a rare account from someone who has worked w ...Show more
The Happy Traitor: Spies, Lies and Exile in Russia: The Extraordinary Story of George Blake by Simon Kuper
$24.99 NZD
Category: Contemporary Non-Fiction
A 'humane and informative' (according to John Le Carre) biography of George Blake, the most notorious double agent in British history. The Happy Traitor is the work of many years' writing, research and unparalleled access, but was embargoed until Blake's death in Moscow in December 2020.
The Holocaust by James Bulgin
$59.99 NZD
Category: Contemporary Non-Fiction
A reexamination of the narrative of genocide. Personal stories help audiences consider the cause, course, and consequences of this seminal period in world history. In The Holocaust, historian James Bulgin presents a wealth of archival material--including emotive objects, newly commissioned photography, ...Show more
The Investor's Mindset - Analyse Markets, Invest Strategically, Maximize Returns by DK
$35.00 NZD
Category: Contemporary Non-Fiction
Stop falling for nonsense advice peddled by "#finfluencers" online and start investing successfully. Whether you're looking to grow your portfolio or just starting out, this concise, finance-focused guide will unpick risky "get rich quick" myths, explain proven investment strategies using real-life cas ...Show more
The Key Man - How the Global Elite Was Duped by a Capitalist Fairy Tale by Simon Clark; Will Louch
$30.00 NZD
Category: Contemporary Non-Fiction
Arif Naqvi was a man with immeasurable dreams- to end world suffering, poverty and disease. His vision- capitalism for good; profit and progress.Naqvi was The Key Man to the global elite searching for impact investments - that would make money and do good - in what they called 'emerging markets'. He per ...Show more
The League of Lady Poisoners - Illustrated True Stories of Dangerous Women by Lisa Perrin; Holly Frey (Foreword by); Maria Trimarchi (Foreword by)
$57.99 NZD
Category: Contemporary Non-Fiction
A feast for the senses, this sumptuously illustrated book will introduce you to some of the most infamous women throughout world history, united by their shared taste for poison. Welcome to the League of Lady Poisoners.This riveting and well-researched volume by Lisa Perrin weaves together the stories o ...Show more
The Lion and the Dragon: Britain and China - A History of Conflict by Lawrence James
$40.00 NZD
Category: Contemporary Non-Fiction
Napoleon warned 'Let China sleep; when she wakes, she will shake the world'. Lawrence James's magisterial history analyses the relationship between Britain and China between the beginning of the Opium Wars in 1839 and the transfer of power in Hong Kong in 1997.THE LION AND THE DRAGON reveals the part t ...Show more
The Little Book of Christmas: A Celebration of the Most Wonderful Time of the Year by Unnamed
$16.99 NZD
Category: Contemporary Non-Fiction | Series: The\Little Book Of... Ser.
Christmas is the favorite time of the year for many of us, with present exchanges, food & drink and socializing with friends & family at the top of the agenda. But what are the true origins and meaning of this seemingly inexhaustible celebration? Although most of our current customs only go bac ...Show more
The Momentous, Uneventful Day: A Requiem for the Office by Gideon Haigh
$30.00 NZD
Category: Contemporary Non-Fiction
Has COVID-19 ushered in the end of the office? Or is it the office's final triumph? For decades, futurologists have prophesied a boundaryless working world, freed from the cramped confines of the office. During the COVID-19 crisis, employees around the globe got a taste of it. Confined by lockdown to t ...Show more
The Moon Sign Guide: An Astrological Look at Your Inner Life by Annabel Gat
$40.00 NZD
Category: Contemporary Non-Fiction
From Annabel Gat, the author of The Astrology of Love & Sex, comes a fascinating guide that provides a deeper look at Moon signs--the zodiac sign the moon occupied at one's birth. Most casual fans of astrology are familiar with their Sun sign, but your Moon sign is just as essential to your astrolog ...Show more