Retire Richer
By Alan Clarke
Published by Alan Clarke, ISBN 9781921630507, NZ RRP $39.99, Paperback

This important and practical guide is relevant to all New Zealanders and covers both financial and lifestyle issues. It includes the great fallacy that 80% of investors don’t know, how to avoid “burn out” while still working, Kiwisaver for people age 55 to 64, mortgages, debt and savings, housing options for the over 65s, and much more.

 

My First Craft Book
By Emma Hardy
Published by Cico Books, ISBN 9781907563348, NZ RRP $19.99, Paperback

A brilliant new title for budding crafters. Packed full with fun and inspirational ideas to keep children aged 7 to 11 busy during the dreary winter months and school holidays. It includes 35 quick and easy projects with crystal clear instructions and cute artworks that guide your child through every step to make toys games, costumes and more.

AWW Just Four Ingredients
By The Australian Women’s Weekly
Published by ACP Books, ISBN 9781742451022, NZ RRP $19.99, Paperback

The Just 4 Ingredients cookbook series has been hugely successful. This is the third title in the series, but this time it’s cooking for friends. Each dish has only 4 ingredients so it’s fast, easy and uncomplicated food, but smart enough for entertaining. Includes a bonus tea party section.

 

Great Gardens of Italy
By Monty Don
Published by Quadrille, ISBN 9781844009374, NZ RRP $39.99, Paperback

Written to accompany Monty Don’s forthcoming series in which he visits the great gardens of Italy. This book represents a true Italian odyssey, travelling through the country and relating its gardens to the character and topography of the different regions. The stunning photographs of both celebrated and lesser-known gardens complement Monty Don’s highly personal accounts of his visits to each site

 

Peggy’s Favourite Cakes & Cookies
By Peggy Porschen
Published by Quadrille, ISBN 9781844009503, NZ RRP $29.99, Paperback

Leading cake maker and author of Pretty Party Cakes and Romantic Cakes creates a collection that has something stunning for every skill level. Includes step-by-step illustrated instructions for basic techniques.

 

 

Easy Slow Cooker
Published by Ryland Peters & Small, ISBN 9781849750424, NZ RRP $26.99, Paperback

Slow-cooking is an economical, practical and time-saving way of cooking that has recently grown in popularity.
In the same best-selling series as Easy Vegetarian– more than 500,000 copies sold.
Packed full with delicious recipes each beautifully photographed. Also includes a comprehensive introduction to using your slow cooker.