Gift Books

Losing the Plot in Opera

Myths and Secrets of the World’s Great Operas
The world of opera is a mystery to some and a comedy to others, but it is deadly serious to the people who live and breathe it. Opera conductor Brian Castles-Onion has seen opera from all sides and has decided to step back and reflect on the great operas and on the people who bring them to the stage.

Any Colour - So Long As It's Black

Designing the Model T Ford 1906 - 1908
Do you know why Ford insisted on black? Black paint dried two whole days quicker than any other colour and with production fully stretched, Ford needed all the time he could get.

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF THE MODEL T

And Lovely is the Rose

This lovely book presents a selection of 50 roses whose charm has endured over generations. These thoughtfully selected roses are available worldwide to grace any garden, large or small. Each rose has been placed in chronological order so that the history of this beloved flower can be appreciated, as well as the years of patient breeding and cultivation that have gone into creating the modern roses of today.

Soul Food

Recipes for a happier life
A collection of daily thoughts to help busy people focus on the things that really matter. This selection is based on the author’s popular column in the Christchurch Press.
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