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Montana New Zealand Book Awards - Reference and Anthology - 2007 winner and finalists

The Montana New Zealand Book Awards are organised and administrated by Booksellers New Zealand, the trade association for booksellers and publishers.

Furniture of the New Zealand Colonial Era: An Illustrated History 1830 - 1900 William Cottrell, Reed Publishing Winner and Best First Book Non-fiction Winner

Furniture of the New Zealand Colonial Era is without doubt the most lavishly illustrated New Zealand book to be published so far this century, and will rank among the most historically significant. A definitive account of the furniture and interiors of nineteenth-century New Zealand, and of the cabinetmaking industry throughout that period, the book is crammed full of never-before-published research and images. The contents range over early settlement, imported furnishings, campaign furniture, New Zealand timbers, the birth of a local cabinetmaking industry, the major furniture makers such as Johan Levien and William Seuffert, New Zealand design and the great exhibitions. A ground-breaking database of cabinetmakers, most of whom are represented in photographs, is contained in an appendix. Illustrated with almost 1500 photographs, illustrations, reproductions of advertisements, working drawings and cabinetmakers’ catalogues including 64 colour pages this is a work of timeless appeal not only for fans of antiques and history but for all who appreciate a truly beautiful book.
Description from the publisher, Reed Publishing

An Illustrated Guide to New Zealand Hebes Michael Bayly and Alison Kellow, Te Papa Press (Best First Book Non-fiction Finalist)

This book is the most comprehensive guide yet to the identification, classification, and biology of hebes. These flowering plants are remarkably diverse and inhabit wild areas from the coast to the mountains. They are also popular garden plants around the world. The book includes Hebe, New Zealand€™s largest plant genus, and the related genus Leonohebe. It provides keys to identify all wild species - 88 of Hebe and five of Leonohebe. For each species, the book provides detailed information, photographs, and distribution maps. General chapters discuss evolution, reproductive biology, conservation, and other topics. This is an indispensable reference for botanists, gardeners, conservation managers, plant photographers, and students.
Description from the publisher, Te Papa Press

Tirohia Kimihia: A Māori Learner Dictionary Huia Publishers Ministry of Education

Teachers can use it to support literacy and language development for students aged 8-12 years. Students can use it to enrich their vocabulary, develop their dictionary and research skills, check spellings and meanings of words, or simply take pleasure in exploring words in te reo Māori.
Description from the publisher, Huia Publishers