Book shelf

Reads to inform and inspire.

The Wholefood Pantry

By Amber Rose, 2016, Kyle Books, distributed by Bookreps, $50 Former chef to the stars Amber Rose presents her essential collection of delicious and healthy recipes for stocks, sauces, spice mixes, butters, oils, probiotic ferments, cultures, chutneys and more – all refined sugar-free.

So Far So Good

Craig Potton, 2016, Potton and Burton, $50 Renowned New Zealand landscape photographer Craig Potton recounts the story of his mountaineering adventure at the start of his career more than 35 years ago, which began at Milford Sound and ended in Nelson Lakes National Park.

Marlborough Man

By Allan Scott with Eric Arnold, 2016, Harper Collins, $60 The endearing autobiography of Canterbury farmhand-turned-New Zealand wine icon, Allan Scott, who planted the original Marlborough vineyards in 1973. This is the story of running one of New Zealand’s most successful family businesses to date – Allan Scott Family Winemakers.

Brands with a Conscience

Edited by Nicholas Ind and Sandra Horlings, 2016, Kogan Page distributed by Footprint, $50.40 Full of inspiration for building an ethical brand strategy, Brands with a Conscience is compiled by a range of expert contributors and includes numerous case studies from high-profile global companies.

The Art of Mindful Origami

By Dr Richard Chambers, 2016, Exisle Publishing, $20 Discover simple mindfulness exercises to de-stress and calm your mind, combining the classic art of origami and the current popularity of art-therapy colouring books. There are 15 projects, ranging from basic to complex in difficulty.

One Lovely Day

By Claire Donaldson, 2016, Bateman Publishing, $45 This resourceful new book will help you create a truly unforgettable space and experience on your big day or any other special event - no matter what your budget is. With years of experience and experiments under her belt, Donaldson believes if it's worth celebrating, it's worth styling!

City House, Country House

By John Walsh and Patrick Reynolds, 2016, Penguin Random House, $85 Prepare to swoon over 40 of New Zealand’s most intricate and outstanding residential projects – from urban to remote abodes, apartments and suburban alterations, to coastal beach houses. Superb imagery is the hero of this collection, complementing the text explaining the rationale behind each design and style process.