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Roosters I Have Known
Awa Press 2009; US$ 10.99Well crafted and piercingly insightful, this collection of Steve Braunias?s 2007 interviews of New Zealand's famous and infamous?both publicity-seekers and those desperate to hide from the spotlight?is a humorous and biting survey of the national psyche. Ranging from the disturbingly naïve to the gloriously vain, from food critics to politicians, these... more...
Kurlumarniny
Aboriginal Studies Press 2012; US$ 31.99Written in his own native tongue as well as in English, this is the autobiography of Monty Hale, a senior Ngulipartu man from the Pilbara region of Western Australia. A remarkable account of an indigenous life, this narrative chronicles Hale?s migration from the desert to the station country of the eastern Pilbara, his childhood growing up on Mt.... more...
Smoking in Antarctica
Awa Press 2010; US$ 11.99From the perspective of a passionate New Zealand columnist, this diverse collection from Steve Braunias is a provocative commentary on society, politics, and the recession. From lambasting airhead politicians, apostrophe vigilantes, and purveyors of awful food to reflecting upon his experiences as a father, his travels in Antarctica, and his finally... more...
Fish of the Week
Awa Press 2009; US$ 11.99A collection of New Zealand's most celebrated journalist's works, this lascivious selection of Steve Braunias's columns addresses a variety of topics, including the current state of New Zealand steak, the beauty of mangroves, the lunacy of film festivals, the attractions of small towns, the charms of Cambridge University, and the strange habits of... more...
An Anthropological Journey into Well-Being
Springer 2012; US$ 39.99This volume is a unique contribution to the exploration of a new perspective in the study of well-being, which tries to overcome the quantification bias by creating an account of the good life in a specific place. Rather than numbers, this research focuses on local narratives, emphasising the urgent need to include a wider range of... more...
Civilisation
Awa Press 2012; US$ 11.99Civilisation is Steve Braunias at his best, the scavenger of social lodestone, rich, fascinating and occasionally disturbing stories of settlements?from Kawakawa in the north, to Mosgiel in the south, and Samoa and Antarctica over the seas?and the people who live in them, their lives, loves, aspirations, and sometimes dark secrets. more...
Hide & Seek Adelaide
Hardie Grant Books 2012; US$ 8.50Not every city needs to shout, Look at me! Look at me! No, Adelaide is more of a quiet achiever. Its a place that has damn fine swimming beaches, lots of green spaces and a city centre thats so well organised even Wally couldnt get lost here. But then theres still more to discover thats a little more under... more...
Hobart
University of New South Wales Press 2013; US$ 16.99A journey through Hobart?Australia?s smallest, most southerly, least prosperous, but arguably most beautiful state capital?this updated edition reveals a city in transition, shaking off its dark and troubled past to claim its special place in the post-modern world. From Hobart?s convict legacy, its spectacular natural setting, heritage architecture,... more...
Frommer's Maui 2010
Wiley 2010; US$ 19.99America's #1 bestselling travel series Written by more than 175 outspoken travelers around the globe, Frommer’s Complete Guides help travelers experience places the way locals do. • More annually updated guides than any other series • 16-page color section and foldout map in all annual guides • Outspoken opinions, exact prices,... more...
Frommer's Portable Big Island of Hawaii
Wiley 2011; US$ 12.99Our author, a Hawaii resident, helps you steer clear of anything that's overpriced, touristy, or inauthentic. With Frommer's in hand, you'll know where to find secluded beaches; secret spots for snorkeling; the best outfitters to choose for everything from diving to deep-sea fishing; and where to find the top galleries and shops. Each of our candid... more...









