Books

Murray Meikle is a New Zealand dental surgeon who tells the story of the wave of New Zealand talent that gave rise to the revolution in facial reconstruction during and after the first world war. Audio

In his book "What Has Nature Ever Done For Us?" environmentalist Tony Juniper wants to value everything nature does for us in dollars and cents. Audio

How criminals use buildings and architecture to their advantage. Geoff Manaugh's writing 'The Burglar's Guide to The City'. Audio

Playwright and Tolkien scholar Noble Smith believes everything you need to know about how to live a good life can be learned from hobbits. Cherish good food, a warm bed, a good night's sleep, and… Audio

Norfolk-based Mark Cocker is naturalist, environmentalist and author of nine books. He spent seven years writing his latest book, 'Birds and People', (published by Random House) which describes and… Audio

Writer of novels, autobiographical novellas and essays who has published two books this year : young adult fantasy novel Mortal Fire, and literary horror novel Wake. Audio

Acclaimed Australian author Tim Winton talks about writing, his love of western Australia, and his latest novel 'Eyrie' - the story of Tom Keely, who is divorced, unemployed and living in a seedy flat… Audio

Dan Russell was working as a pilot when he inheritied Puketiti Station near Te Puia Springs following the death of his godfather. The inheritance was life changing. A book has been written about the… Audio

Eleanor Catton on the phone from London after having been announced as the winner of the Man Booker Prize. Audio

School starts back and the students from Brazil arrive. Audio

Max reveals what happened in Australia, and he begins seeing a counsellor who stops Max moving into the sleep-out. Audio

British comedienne Jennifer Saunders is the writer and star of TV shows 'French & Saunders', 'Absolutely Fabulous' and 'Jam & Jerusalem' - the results of decades-long partnership with other comedy… Audio

Ruby goes to Wellington with Maria, Catarina and Lucas. Audio

Ruby's mum finally remembers her birthday, Max returns, and Maria asks Ruby to join them on a trip to Wellington. Audio

Samantha Shannon is a young British writer of dystopian and paranormal fiction. Her recently released novel 'The Bone Season' is the first book in a seven part fantasy novel series. 'The Bone Season'… Audio

Ruby gets Portuguese lessons, and both her and Max's birthdays come and go. Audio

Ruby lands a holiday job and Max takes off. Audio

Auckland based author talks about her new book 'How To Listen to Classical Music'. Audio

The decision is made about who gets to go to Brazil, and Ruby decides to get CDs from the library to start learning Portuguese. Audio

Ruby gets the job she wants, at the hourly rate she wants, but still can't get Tia to buy the right clothes. Audio