New books on display at Hurunui District Library from 15 Jan – 22 Jan

 ”Coastal kitchen” by Ian Batchelor

New Zealand has an abundance of quality cafes and restaurants overlooking its breathtaking coastline. Coastal Kitchen is a celebration of these establishments and the exceptional cuisine that can be found there. From the farthest north to the deepest south, the beauty, attractions and gastronomical delights of each culinary mecca is described via regional introductions. A range of recipes has been selected, featuring only the freshest, tastiest produce. While fish and seafood dishes feature prominently, a full range of delicious meats, vegetarian dishes and desserts are also included to create a substantial recipe book that will cater to all tastes. From lively beach cafes with windswept backdrops to harbourside fine dining; from serene vineyards with sensational sea views to culinary caravans right on the sand, a wide variety of eateries have contributed their favourite recipes to form this collection. The extraordinary photographic talent of Ian Batchelor captures the food in situ, weaving in gorgeous coastal shots to truly capture the seaside eating experience and New Zealand’s magnificent coastline. [Cover]

 

 

 “Dreamboat dad” by Alan Duff

Yank is an ordinary enough teenager, except that he lives in a thermal wonderland (frequented by tourists eager to view the geysers and boiling mud) and except for the fact that one of those tourists (an American soldier visiting during the Second World War) was his father. The locals gave the boy the nickname of Yank, a name that makes him different and ensures his mother’s husband will never accept him as his own. So who was Yank’s real father? Yank has only his dreams to fill the void, until the day a letter arrives . . . A compelling novel with an unexpected revelation that throws a powerful punch. [Cover]

 

 

 

 ”Where shall we take the kids?” by Gaye Miller 

With this useful and much-needed travel guide for families on hand, holidays with the kids need never be hard work again. Inside this book you’ll find a plethora of suggestions for family-friendly, cheap and cost-free things to do while travelling the country. Pitched at both New Zealand families and those visiting from overseas, the book gives tips to parents embarking on road trips, camping trips, campervan holidays and flights to different parts of the country. It includes suggestions for hassle-free transportation, where to find the local information centre, public toilets with changing facilities and much more. This book originated out of the popular website and monthly e-zine Kids Friendly New Zealand www.kidsfriendlynz.com. This online resource centre caters to families travelling to, travelling around and living in New Zealand – providing all the necessary information to help families travel safely and with minimal fuss. [Cover] 

 ”All together now” by Monica McInerney

A group of friends on an unconventional diet learn some important life lessons, a fashion-challenged grandmother weaves some magic in a dusty charity shop, a grieving young mother takes a healing journey, and a shy woman from a family of high-achievers learns to follow her dreams. Family relationships, sibling rivalry, love lost and love found – these stories touch on the popular themes of Monica McInerney’s hugely successful novels, and are brimming with her trademark colour, warmth and humour. [Cover] 

 “Ken Ring’s predict weather almanac and isobaric maps for New Zealand 2009″ by Ken Ring 

This eleventh edition allows you to accurately calculate the weather for any day in the year ahead. By examining lunar orbits and seasonal cycles, and analysing weather trends using state-of-the-art meteorological technology this invaluable best-selling outdoor companion provides easy-to-use weather forecasting for the whole country. [Cover]

 

To reserve any of these items please contact your local library or email info@hurunuilibraries.govt.nz

 

Avril