Central Otago has New Zealand's most potent landscapes. In this book the first by the internationally recognised landscape photographer Gilbert van Reenen, the latent power of those landscapes are recorded and interpreted. Neville Peat, one of New Zealand's foremost writers on landscape and wilderness, provides a lucid and lively introduction to enhance the viewers understanding of the immaculately printed photographs. The book has recently become a bestseller and is already into its third printing.

This guide book to the Otago Rail Trail will take your breath away. Stunning scenery, interesting and important historical information, a book of memories for those who live in the area or who have travelled the trail, and invaluable current information for those planning or thinking about cycling, walking or riding the Otago Rail Trail. A wonderful addition to any coffee table. Full of photographs.

'The landscape surrounding me only pretends to be empty. It is in truth humming with life, with change, with subtle, seductive detail and countless delights.' Grahame Sydney A classic for years to come, Grahame Sydney's Central Otago is a spectacular photographic celebration of the heart of the Otago province. From sprawling landscapes and passing cloudscapes to poignant portraits, Sydney captures both the raw beauty of the area and the isolation of its inhabitants.

Bringing together papers presented at the ninth International Conference on Data Mining, this book addresses the developments in this important field. Featured topics include: data preparation, clustering technologies, customer relationship management, text mining, web mining, and categorisation methods.

International wine experts bring the wine cellar of the world to your home Follow the story of wine, from ancient to modern times and learn the process of making it today. You'll explore the flavours and characteristics of grape varieties and styles and discover all about wine making. From Alsace and Western Australia to the Valle d'Aosta and Stellenbosch, hop on a round-the-world tour of major wine-growing regions and explore the top thirty-five.You'll visit famous vineyards and wine producers, learn about the great wines of each region and take six tours from Burgundy to the Napa Valley. Packed with information on local foods, festivals and interesting places to visit as well as practical tips on buying, storing and serving wine, reading labels and making sense of jargon.