Random House New Zealand: 495 books

**Racing. Winning. That's all that matters in this exciting teen story about driving competitively.**Fifteen-year-old Archie Barrington is a top kart driver, aiming to win the Challenge series and its ultimate prize of racing in Europe.He loves the speed, the roar of the engine, the tactics and the...

The powerful young adult novel about two boys forced to leave London after the second world war, and who take off on the run. Imagine you live in London immediately following the Second World War. Imagine you've been told to pack your bag, but not told where you're going. Or for how long. Imagine...

A group of friends links forces to take on the town's bullies in this boisterous story for junior readers. 'Die you scumbags!' Adam cried, immediately swinging into action with the double-barrelled, pump action water cannon. Finn heard the throaty growl of the V8 before Adam saw the car approaching....

Winner of Best Literary Food Writing (in English) category at the World Cookbook Fair, this is a lively journey discovering Ireland's food, people and music. If Peta hadn't known of her Irish ancestry, her love of potatoes would have betrayed it. Peta always connects with a place through its food,...

**A modern short story from a prize-winning collection, riffing on the traditional Maori creation myth.**Taawhirimatea is the Maori god of weather. According to the Maori world creation story, he chose to stay with his sky father rather than join his siblings and his earth mother when the sky and...

How to make amazing vintage aprons, all instructions included. Taken from Rosemary McLeod's amazing book With Bold Needle & Thread: Adventures in Vintage Needlecraft, the six patterns in this ebook come from women' s magazines of the 1930s to 1950s, recreated with a modern twist.Rosemary McLeod,...

How to make amazing cushions and other interior decor fabric items, all instructions included. Taken from Rosemary McLeod's amazing book With Bold Needle & Thread: Adventures in Vintage Needlecraft, the 14 patterns in this ebook for cushions, curtains and table runners come from women's magazines...

How to make amazing bags, all instructions included. Taken from Rosemary McLeod's amazing book With Bold Needle & Thread: Adventures in Vintage Needlecraft, the 11 patterns in this ebook come from women' s magazines of the 1930s to 1950s, recreated with a modern twist.Rosemary McLeod, bestselling...

**How you can help your baby and child's brain development through exercise and movement.**An inspirational guide for parents detailing how everyday activity can keep their babies, toddlers and children healthy, build motor skills and muscle tone and, importantly, aid brain development. The author...

**The must-have parenting book for parents with daughters.**After the huge success of Growing Great Boys comes this companion title focusing on girls. There are many issues today to challenge girls and their parents. This book gives support and advice to parents in the same way that Growing Great...

Recipes for ten easy, tasty salads A lover of simply presented fresh food, award-winning food editor and author Lauraine Jacobs has hand-selected ten of her favourite salad recipes from her books The Confident Cook and Everlasting Feast. Tasty, healthy and quick to prepare, they are meals in themselves.From...

**Ten tried and true finger food recipes from home cooking expert Jo Seagar.**Jo Seagar's name is synonymous with stress-free recipes. She adores entertaining and cooking for friends, and always has a houseful of people staying. With this mouth-watering selection Jo shares ten of her easy finger food ideas, suitable for any occasion.

*Ten easy cake recipes from an expert star baker.***True to celebrated baker Jordan Rondel's philosophy of great taste over elaborate style, these ten cake recipes are selected for their wholesome ingredients, organic alternatives, and incredible flavour. The recipes include virtuous carrot cake, rhubarb and Black Doris plum cake, and double-layer peanut butter and jelly sandwich cake.

**Ten great ways to start a meal or share delicious food with friends.**Starters, appeitisers, tapas and small plates are a great way to kick off a meal, and they also work beautifully as stand-alone food to share. Celebrated chef Michael Van de Elzen shares 10 of his favourite recipes in this tempting...