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Large 9781473620919

Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words by Randall Munroe

$39.99 NZD

Category: Non Fiction | Reading Level: General Adult

Have you ever tried to learn more about some incredible thing, only to be frustrated by incomprehensible jargon? Randall Munroe is here to help. In Thing Explainer, he uses line drawings and only the thousand (or, rather, "ten hundred") most common words to provide simple explanations for some of the m ost interesting stuff there is, including: food-heating radio boxes (microwaves) tall roads (bridges) computer buildings (datacenters) the shared space house (the International Space Station) the other worlds around the sun (the solar system) the big flat rocks we live on (tectonic plates) the pieces everything is made of (the periodic table) planes with turning wings (helicopters) boxes that make clothes smell better (washers and dryers) the bags of stuff inside you (cells) How do these things work? Where do they come from? What would life be like without them? And what would happen if we opened them up, heated them up, cooled them down, pointed them in a different direction, or pressed this button? In Thing Explainer, Munroe gives us the answers to these questions and so many more. Funny, interesting, and always understandable, this book is for anyone--age 5 to 105--who has ever wondered how things work, and why. ...Show more

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Large 9781579657147

A Man and His Watch: 76 of the World's Most Iconic Watches and Stories from the Men Who Wore Them by Matthew Hranek

$69.99 NZD

Category: Technology and Transport

"I've paged through stacks of books on the history of watches. . . . But I hadn't come across a book that actually moved me until I picked up A Man and His Watch. The volume is filled with heartfelt stories."--T: The New York Times Style Magazine Paul Newman wore his Rolex Daytona every single day for 3 5 years until his death in 2008. The iconic timepiece, probably the single most sought-after watch in the world, is now in the possession of his daughter Clea, who wears it every day in his memory. Franklin Roosevelt wore an elegant gold Tiffany watch, gifted to him by a friend on his birthday, to the famous Yalta Conference where he shook the hands of Joseph Stalin and Winston Churchill. JFK's Omega worn to his presidential inauguration, Ralph Lauren's watch purchased from Andy Warhol's personal collection, Sir Edmund Hillary's Rolex worn during the first-ever summit of Mt. Everest . . . these and many more compose the stories of the world's most coveted watches captured in A Man and His Watch. Matthew Hranek, a watch collector and NYC men's style fixture, has traveled the world conducting firsthand interviews and diving into exclusive collections to gather the never-before-told stories of 76 watches, completed with stunning original photography of every single piece. Through these intimate accounts and Hranek's storytelling, the watches become more than just timepieces and status symbols; they represent historical moments, pioneering achievements, heirlooms, family mementos, gifts of affection, and lifelong friendships. ...Show more

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Large 9780760348901

Railway Depots, Stations & Terminals by Brian Solomon

$49.99 NZD

Category: Technology and Transport

From the railway's beginnings, the station building, itself, had civic importance greater than ordinary structures. Let historian Brian Solomon show you how beautifully it filled that role. Railway Depots, Stations & Terminals is a unique book about some of the finest, most interesting, and most fam ous railway stations. Contemporary photographs, historic images, and postcard views provide an in-depth look at the architectural gems that dot the railroad landscape. The railway station has a special role in people's lives. Stations have served as the gateway to the world's great cities and the point of contact for remote towns. The inherent nature of the station is different from that of other buildings; it is an entrance, an exit, a place to rest, and a stop along the way. It can be the first thing a traveler sees and the last memory of a favorite city. Facing both the street and the tracks, the station is naturally a point of departure and a face of the city it serves. Brian Solomon, one of today's most accomplished railway historians, leads you through a one-of-a-kind exploration of the history and architecture of depots, stations, and terminals. ...Show more

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Large 9781869539719

Holden: A Kiwi Obsession by Steve Holmes

$49.99 NZD

Category: Technology and Transport

"Holden A Kiwi Passion" celebrates Holden motor vehicles, New Zealanders' passion for them and the role they've played in our lives. It describes the history of the Holden motor company from its early beginnings in Australia, to its expansion into New Zealand. It features stories of several interesting Holdens and their proud Kiwi owners, mixed with old photographs showing Holdens being used in everyday life, Holden race cars, customised Holdens, as well as Holden car sales brochures, old magazine features, and even Holden memorabilia. ...Show more

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Large 9781869538996

Kiwi Tractors by S. Hale

$39.99 NZD

Category: Technology and Transport

From lifestyle blocks to vineyards, high country stations and boat ramps, the humble tractor is a much-loved and instantly recognisable feature in any New Zealand landscape. The tractor is a part of our national identity, as Kiwi as pavlova, Marmite and a silver fern on the sacred black jersey. In Kiwi Tractors, Steve Hale elicits some delightful stories of affection from Kiwi owners for their tractors. ...Show more

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Large 9781869539702

Ford: A Kiwi Obsession by Steve Holmes

$49.99 NZD

Category: Technology and Transport

Ford A Kiwi Obsession, describes the history of the Ford Australia motor company, from its early beginnings, its production of the Falcon model, expansion into New Zealand, right through to the final Falcon to roll off the assembly line. It features stories on several interesting Fords and their proud K iwi owners, mixed with old photographs showing Fords being used in everyday life, Ford race cars, customized Fords, as well as Ford car sales brochures, old magazine features, and even Ford memorabilia. ...Show more

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Large 9780143771944

Life on the Road - Kiwi Trucking Stories by Randolph Covich

$40.00 NZD

Category: Technology and Transport

Kiwi truckies are the unsung heroes of New Zealand - the men and women who make great personal sacrifice and often risk their lives to keep our country running. The people who devote their life, in some way or another, to what is often a hard and lonely passion. Life on the Roadgathers together their f ascinating stories. It captures the humour, tragedy, action and extremes of the trucking world, by turns moving between the dramatic, light-hearted and surprising - including runaway trucks, skirmishes with the law, nostalgic tales of the early pioneers, love stories, and more than one practical joke. Whether you're a trucking die-hard or just love the wide open road and a cracking good yarn, Life on the Roadis a gripping insight into the real lives of Kiwi truckies. ...Show more

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Large 9781911641544

My Cool Motorcycle - An Inspirational Guide to Motorcycles and Biking Culture by Chris Haddon

$24.99 NZD

Category: Technology and Transport | Series: My Cool Ser.

Motorcycle riders today have an increasingly sophisticated and more specialised range of bikes to choose from but interest in classic bikes has also influenced the design of these new machines. Looking back across the 100 years or so of the motorcycle, my cool motorcycle features over 60 stylish bikes o f all shapes and sizes along with a cross-section of passionate owners and their personal stories. Many of these iconic bikes have been customised with unique styling and the high-quality, stylish photography illustrates a plethora of bike detailing covering signage, gauges, dials and bike typography. The book also includes details of extraordinary intercontinental journeys, bike culture, early examples of powered bicycles used in the First World War through sidecars for carrying the family to cutting edge, 21st century design capable of speeds over 150mph, bike collectors, iconic legends of motorcycle racing, and a look at different uses for motorcycles. ...Show more

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