Andrew Lyons has been running from responsibility his entire life. Returning home after a couple of years abroad, he finds himself jobless and living in close quarters with a sister he can barely tolerate. At her request, he searches for a job on Craigslist, but finds a room for rent instead. Or so he thinks. Gwen Stone is in a lurch. With a new promotion at work and two young children at home, she's in dire need of a caretaker. When Andrew shows up on her doorstep, she thinks he may be exactly what she's looking for. When she offers him the job, he's more than interested and she's confident she's made the right choice. It shouldn't be awkward at all. But Andrew isn't exactly forthcoming about his intentions, and Gwen has some secrets she's unwilling to share. When the mom and the "manny" don't have a clue what they're doing, things are bound to get messy. What do you get with two kids who don't know how to be kids, a man who never grew up, Beatles Rock Band, and hundreds of hours of kids' TV? A very interesting job, indeed. But when emotions get in the way, there's more at stake than just an occupation.

Pidapipo is a celebration of authentic gelato alongside classic Italian and contemporary creative desserts, cakes and drinks. Reflecting the ethos of the infamous Melbourne Gelataria all recipes are dictated by the seasons – quite uncommon in the world of gelato! Over 60 inventive and delicious ice-cream creations are exquisitely photographed and accompanied by illustrations from renowned French illustrator Jean Jullien. All of your favorite flavors are included as well as more unusual recipes including banana milk gelato; raspberry and rose bombe Alaska; avocado and lime sorbetto; salted caramel pie; pumpkin pie; tiramisu layer cake and double roasted chocolate gelato with salted chocolate ganache. Pidapipo is fun, quirky and delicious – this is not your average ice-cream book!

The inside personal story of the genius who created the Beatles.

For a memorable week in June 1964, the Beatles toured New Zealand, giving concerts in the four main centres and changing life as we knew it for ever. For teenagers of the time, it was the most exciting week of their lives. Teachers were ignored and parents defied as thousands of young people devised ingenious ways of seeing their idols. For this book Graham Hutchins has interviewed dozens of people who were directly affected by the visit, from fans who attended the concerts and people who accompanied the Beatles on tour, to contemporary musicians and John Lennon’s Kiwi relations. The visit of the Fab Four is remembered through the reminiscences of these eyewitnesses, and through a mass of photographs and memorabilia that illustrate the text. The author also assesses the long-term impact the Beatles made on New Zealand music and on society at large. Full of memories and nostalgia, this is the ideal souvenir of one of the most remarkable weeks in New Zealand’s history.

Provides lists of hit songs by date with information on the artist, songwriter, producer, label, and offering interviews with popular artists.