Ride to Live, Live to Ride: The Safe Guide to Motorcycling

With help from celebrities superbike ace Aaron Slight, chef Jamie Oliver, and the Hof, NZ Autocar magazine editor, Paul Owen studies the art motorbike safety. As a regular roadtester, Owen knows about what to wear, choosing the right bike, setting up and making the experience fun, exhilarating and safe.

1 issue  /  $15.00 NZ

Philosophy Now

A lively magazine of ideas

Philosophy Now is a magazine for everyone interested in ideas. It isn't afraid to tackle all the major questions of life, the universe and everything. It tries to corrupt innocent citizens by convincing them that philosophy can be exciting, worthwhile and comprehensible, and also to provide some light and enjoyable reading matter for those already ensnared by the muse, such as philosophy students and academics. It contains articles on all aspects of philosophy, plus book reviews, film reviews, news, cartoons, and the occasional short story.

6 issues /  $25.65 NZ

SUPERCARS

Selected by the experts at Road & Track, this handsome book showcases a dozen of the hottest cars on the road today. Now in a digital format, the more than 200 color photographs come alive and exploring these incredible machines is better than ever with interactive tools and instant accessibility on your computer.

1 issue  /  $34.94 NZ

The Scrapbook Series: BSA

Birmingham Small Arms (BSA) was the largest motorcycle maker in the world. The firm enjoyed a reputation for building quality, affordable machines, aimed at riders of all types, from the commuter to the sportsman. BSA was a byword for good, honest motorcycles, for generations of riders. Mortons Media Group has the old archive of both Motor Cycle and Motor Cycling, the two weekly motorcycle magazines that their were in their pomp at the same time as ‘the BSA’ and so, naturally, there is a wealth of BSA pictures and related items in the Mortons’ archive. The bookazine will provide the opportunity for some of this material – of which a lot is previously unpublished – to finally get a deserved airing.

1 issue  /  $5.44 NZ

The Scrapbook Series: Triumph

A vintage scrapbook-style Triumph photo collection

The scrapbook series recaptures the look and feel of scrapbooks, traditionally put together by enthusiasts (young and old) to detail their particular pastime. With the Mortons archive a goldmine of images - both famous and unpublished - we have created a unique collection of images covering the history of Triumph - in scrapbook form.

There are images charting the history of the company, from its early days, through war service, economic boom and down turn, hard times and good, plus pages dedicated to sporting achievement and participation. It will, hopefully, provide you with a 'history by picture' of the company - in this case Triumph - and prove a hit with both die-hard enthusiast, and those with a casual interest.

1 issue  /  $5.44 NZ

PACKRAFTING! An Introduction & How To Guide

The definitive book on packrafting covering gear, techniques, and stories.

1 issue  /  $29.10 NZ

Lightweight Backpacking & Camping

Lightweight Backpacking & Camping is considered by many to be the bible of lightweight wilderness travel. Edited by Ryan Jordan, one of the lightweight movement's strongest proponents and avid practitioners, this book is packed with information about gear, technique, philosophy, and style that will appeal to beginners and experts alike.

1 issue  /  $29.10 NZ

50 Years with Car & Driver

Commemorating the golden anniversary of the most popular car magazine on the planet with the story of the American automobile. 50 Years with Car and Driver combines classic stories from the magazine, commentary by former staffers, vintage and modern photos of the hottest cars reviewed by the magazine, as well as behind the scenes stories—with all the attitude, expertise and visual excitement readers have come to expect from the magazine itself.

1 issue  /  $58.32 NZ

American Road Warriors

The editors at Car and Driver present this unique look at classic American muscle cars. Now, with the ultimate insider's tour, car lovers can bring home the complete collection of over 200 rare and exclusive photographs, original articles from the cars' first releases, detailed road test entries that review each car in depth and vintage ads of some of the most classic American cars ever made. It’s the perfect gift for any lover of fast and beautiful cars.

1 issue  /  $29.15 NZ

Le Guide de la pige 2011/2012

Avec près de 30 000 exemplaires vendus, le Guide de la Pige s’est imposé comme la « bible du journaliste » grâce à son exhaustivité. En quelque 650 pages, il dresse le panorama du marché de la pige. Seul ouvrage destiné aux journalistes pigistes débutants aussi bien qu’aux professionnels confirmés, ce Guide de la Pige répond à toutes vos questions… et à bien d’autres.

1 issue  /  $37.27 NZ

Fashion For Dummies

Your full-color guide to building a fun, functional wardrobe Fashion For Dummies takes the guess out of dress, giving you the confidence and know-how you need to dress for every occasion. This full-color guide is packed with tips on creating a confusion-free wardrobe that works with your body type and personal style, as well as navigating the worlds of color, pattern, and texture. Reveals how to put together outfits that work without overextending your budget Features a section dedicated to menswear Packed with helpful illustrations presented in full color The perfect guide for novice fashion-hunters, Fashion For Dummies is your key to always dressing your best!

1 issue  /  $29.15 NZ

Axes & Chainsaws

Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.

1 issue  /  $4.61 NZ

The Heart of Higher Education: A Call to Renewal

A call to advance integrative teaching and learning in higher education. From Parker Palmer, best-selling author of The Courage to Teach, and Arthur Zajonc, professor of physics at Amherst College and director of the academic program of the Center for Contemplative Mind in Society, comes this call to revisit the roots and reclaim the vision of higher education. The Heart of Higher Education proposes an approach to teaching and learning that honors the whole human beingmind, heart, and spiritan essential integration if we hope to address the complex issues of our time. The book offers a rich interplay of analysis, theory, and proposals for action from two educators and writers who have contributed to developing the field of integrative education over the past few decades. Presents Parker Palmers powerful response to critics of holistic learning and Arthur Zajoncs elucidation of the relationship between science, the humanities, and the contemplative traditions Explores ways to take steps toward making colleges and universities places that awaken the deepest potential in students, faculty, and staff Offers a practical approach to fostering renewal in higher education through collegiality and conversation The Heart of Higher Education is for all who are new to the field of holistic education, all who want to deepen their understanding of its challenges, and all who want to practice and promote this vital approach to teaching and learning on their campuses.

1 issue  /  $29.10 NZ

The Politically Incorrect Guide to English and American Literature

The Politically Incorrect GuideT to English and American Literature exposes the PC professors and takes you on a fascinating tour through our great literature-in all its politically incorrect glory. Included: a syllabus and how-to guide to give yourself the English lit education you were denied in school.

1 issue  /  $15.16 NZ

Coin Collecting For Dummies

Cant make heads or tails out of coin collecting? You need Coin Collecting For Dummies, 2nd Edition, the treasure trove on information on numismatics. This hands-on guide escorts you through the worlds oldest hobby, helping you decide which type of coins you want to collect, keep your collection in mint condition, buy and sell coins on the Internet, find interesting coin shows to attend, and assemble and diversify a great collection. The purpose of this fun, easy-to-access guide is to turn you into a world-class coin collector in as little time as possible. Youll learn what coins can teach you about history and geography, develop organizational and observational skills, and learn to use analytical tools, all without event thinking about it. And youll learn the basics about ancient coins, U.S. coins, world coins, and the wild-and-wooly stuff that really gets your numismatic juices flowing. Discover how to: Start your collection correctly Evaluate coins using age, condition, rarity, and more Buy interesting coins without breaking the bank Locate rare and expensive coins Get savvy about avoiding fakes Get the whole family involved in your collection Develop a buying strategy Clean and handle coins safely Keep your collection secure at home and on the road Investigate tokens, medals, and miscellaneous coins Create complete collections of copper, nickel, silver, or gold U.S. coins When it comes to numismatics, Coin Collecting For Dummies, 2nd Edition is right on the money!

1 issue  /  $25.65 NZ

LEGO: A Love Story

An adult LEGO fan's dual quest: to build with bricks and build a family There are 62 LEGO bricks for every person in the world, and at age 30, Jonathan Bender realized that he didn't have a single one of them. While reconsidering his childhood dream of becoming a master model builder for The LEGO Group, he discovers the men and women who are skewing the averages with collections of hundreds of thousands of LEGO bricks. What is it about the ubiquitous, brightly colored toys that makes them so hard for everyone to put down? In search of answers and adventure, Jonathan Bender sets out to explore the quirky world of adult fans of LEGO (AFOLs) while becoming a builder himself. As he participates in challenges at fan conventions, searches for the largest private collection in the United States, and visits LEGO headquarters (where he was allowed into the top secret set vault), he finds his LEGO journey twinned with a second creative endeavorto have a child. His two worlds intertwine as he awaits the outcome: Will he win a build competition or bring a new fan of LEGO into the world? Like every really good love story, this one has surprisesand a happy ending. Explores the world of adult fans of LEGO, from rediscovering the childhood joys of building with LEGO to evaluating LEGO's place in culture and art Takes an inside look at LEGO conventions, community taboos, and build challenges and goes behind-the-scenes at LEGO headquarters and LEGOLAND Tells a warm and personal story about the attempt to build with LEGO and build a family Whether you're an avid LEGO freak or a onetime fan who now shares LEGO bricks with your children, this book will appeal to the inner builder in you and reignite a love for all things LEGO.

1 issue  /  $29.10 NZ

Macho Paradox

"Praise for The Macho Paradox ""An honest, intellectually rigorous and insightful work that challenges readers to truly engage in a political discourse that can change lives, communities and nations."" --Rosalind Wiseman, author of Queen Bees and Wannabes ""Jackson Katz is an American hero! With integrity and courage, he has taken his message--that the epidemic of violence against women is a men's issue--into athletic terms, the military and frat houses across the country. His book explains carefully and convincingly why--and how--men can become part of the solution, and work with women to build a world in which everyone is safer."" --Michael Kimmel, author of Manhood in America, spokesperson, National Organization for Men Against Sexism (NOMAS) ""If only men would read Katz's book, it could serve as a potent form of male consciousness-raising."" --Publishers Weekly ""This book leaves no man behind when it comes to taking violence against women personally....After reading this book you can see how important it is to be a stand-up guy and not a standy-by guy, no matter what race or culture you come from."" --Alfred L. McMichael, 14th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps and now serving as the Sergeant Major of NATO ""A candid look at the cultural factors that lend themselves to tolerance of abuse and violence against women."" --Booklist ""These pages will empower both men and women to end the scourge of male violence and abuse. Katz knows how to cut to the core of the issues, demonstrating undeniably that stopping the degradation of women should be every man's priority."" --Lundy Bancroft, author of Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men "

1 issue  /  $23.32 NZ

Young European Graphic Designers

How do you become a successful designer, relying 100% on yourself to create original work? And how do you stay original while being involved with design and with other designers constantly influencing you? The design world has changed: notwithstanding that there is now universal access to programs like Photoshop or Indesign, and that tutorials in basic principles like “rule of threes” and “white space” can be found anywhere online, there seems to have been a real shift in the way design is taught and briefs are explored in design degree courses. It used to be that there were rigorous rules to follow in order to create good work, and, correspondingly, assignments followed this approach with imposed rules to develop an understanding of the tension between structure and freedom. Now self-expression and experimentation are being pushed forward, with all the pros and cons that might transpire, and students are encouraged to broaden their approach to projects and develop an inter-disciplinary disposition. Hence an expanded perception of graphic design: you will find that many of the graphic designers featured in this book have assimilated at least one other related creative practice to their field, be it illustration, photography, art direction or typography.

1 issue  /  $38.43 NZ

Chevrolet Volt

The Chevrolet Volt was introduced to the motoring public with great fanfare in autumn 2008. Clean styling and creative engineering have created a tremendous buzz around the Volt, which is unlike any electric car to date. Chevrolet Volt takes you behind the scenes of the car's development from concept to finished product. With unprecedented access to the people that made the car happen, author Larry Edsall brings you behind the scenes with exclusive photography from General Motors. In-depth interviews of the designers, engineers, aerodynamicists, and other key figures reveal the hurdles and setbacks, advances and victories in the car's evolution. No other book offers the unrestricted access to the development of one of the most important cars from Detroit--ever!

1 issue  /  $34.99 NZ

Ford Mustang

Over 60 of the hottest and most popular production, high-performance, and racing Mustangs are profiled in Ford Mustang. From the early coupes and GTs to today’s newest Shelby, the fastest and most unique pony cars are included in this history of the Mustang nameplate. Profiles of cars from every generation, including the Boss 302s, Mach 1s, and more, include full-color detail and portrait photos, a short history of the car, performance specifications, and trivia. Whether you’re a lifelong Mustang fan of just getting to know the great American performance machine, you’ll enjoy the depth and variety of Ford Mustang.

1 issue  /  $23.32 NZ