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Women and Economics A New Zealand Feminist Perspective

$12.00

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Book by Hyman, Prue

About the Author

Prue Hyman is an associate professor in economics at Victoria University of Wellington. Fine: Very tidy condition

Angel

$4.00

All were orphans when they met in their teens in the late seventies, and they vowed to be a family. As they reunite at a film party in London, it is Rosalind Madigan, the angel of the title, who holds them together. An Academy Award-winning designer blessed with innate goodness, Rosie is troubled by commitments that leave her feeling estranged from herself and her friends: Gavin Ambrose, a Hollywood megastar, a brilliant actor/producer whose personal life is not as successful as it appears (Nell Jeffrey, head of an international public relations firm and Rosie’s best friend, a glamorous woman having a secret love affair (and Kevin Madigan, Rosie’s brother, an undercover cop in the NYPD Crime Intelligence Division who specializes in fighting organized crime, an assignment that threatens his life. Into their midst come a dashing French aristocrat and the world’s most successful popular singer, two men who disrupt–and irrevocably transform–“the family.”… ANGEL Told with the power that only Barbara Taylor Bradford can bring to the page, this stunning novel is about a group of friends–and also about individuals who, facing their own mortality, must reevaluate their lives and strengthen their commitments. Exciting and moving, it will fascinate you from beginning to end. Poor: stains on some pages. Binding is good very readable.

Then Came Heaven

$8.00

Late summer, Browerville, Minnesota, 1950: Life is just about perfect for Eddie Olczak. A man of unshakable faith, he derives intense pleasure from the life he’s built as devoted husband and father to his beloved wife, Krystyna, and their daughters, Anne and Lucy, and as the dedicated handyman for St. Joseph’s, the Catholic church that is the cornerstone of Browerville life. But when a tragic accident cuts Krystyna’s life short, Eddie is sure his heart is broken forever. As friends and relatives rally around the family in the dark days and weeks that follow, providing meals, companionship, and emotional support, there is one member of the community who is unable to express what Krystyna’s loss has meant to her. Sister Regina, the girls’ teacher at St. Joseph’s, has always felt a special affinity for the family. Yet her religious vows prevent her from becoming too close to them, even in their time of need. Time passes, and Sister Regina and Eddie Olczak continue to cross paths. And deep inside, they realize there is something between them – more than a kinship, a connection that goes beyond their shared love of Krystyna and the girls. Thrilled – and secretly frightened – they both must summon the courage to look within their hearts and make their own choices.

The Totorore Voyage

$10.00

“In 1983, 56-year-old Gerry Clark set off from New Zealand in a 10-metre wooden yacht to circumnavigate Antarctica in a quest for new information about seabirds. In this graphic account of the ensuing three-year voyage, he describes his adventures in some of the remotest, wildest and most spectacularly beautiful parts of the world.” Numerous sketches and maps; color photography section. Very Good: Very Tidy condition.

The Second Jungle Book

$6.00

Classic Literature: The long standing story of Mowgli and his adventures with the animals. “The child who has never run with Mowgli’s wolf pack has missed something they will not get from any other writer.” Rosemary Sutcliff.

Sheena’s Deadly Game and Other Spine-tingling Stories

$6.00

A collection of short stories that takes the reader on a journey of spine tingling adventure. Grade: Good; Tidy condition

Thief of Colours

$4.00

A mysterious greyness has descended on Whitehaven, but nobody knows what is happening. Nobody, that is, except Margie and Henry who are drawn into a terrifying adventure; can they stop the thief of colours? Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.

I, Witness

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‘A cracking thriller and a great female protagonist.’ C.J. Tudor, author of Sunday Times Bestseller The Chalk Man

‘I couldn’t put I,Witness down, this is a 2018 must-read’ Phoebe Morgan, author of The Doll House

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They say I’m a murderer.

Six years ago, Kate Reynolds was found holding the body of her best friend; covered in blood, and clutching the knife that killed her.

I plead guilty.

Kate has been in prison ever since, but now her sentence is up. She is being released.

But the truth is, I didn’t do it.

There’s only one person who can help: Private Investigator Madison Attallee, the first officer on the scene all those years ago.

But uncovering the truth means catching a killer.

An incredibly gripping thriller with a twist you’ll never see coming. Fans of Persons Unknown by Susie Steiner, Strike’s The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith, Close to Home by Cara Hunter and The Child by Fiona Barton will love I,Witness.

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What everyone is saying about this gripping debut:

‘An absolutely gripping thriller founded on the horror of familial abuse and a great, flawed, female PI. There will be more Madison Attalee, I hope.’ Radio 4’s Dame Jenni Murray

‘Cracking thriller and a great female protagonist. Swearing, smoking, rock-music loving (and not neurotic or passive!) My kind of woman.’ C.J. Tudor, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalk Man

‘I was swept away by this punchy, pacy thriller with its sharp characterisation and confident plotting. I devoured it in a single day. I particularly loved Madison’s fabulously chain-smoking, hyper-feminine sharpness. There were so many things done well here – the presentation of domestic abuse, dysfunctional families, the uneven dynamic of female friendships that border on bullying – so much to enjoy. So looking forward to the next one.’ Helen Callaghan, author of Sunday Times bestseller Dear Amy

‘Tough and uncompromising, I, Witness had me totally gripped. I’m looking forward to hearing more from PI Madison Attalee.’ Alex Lake, author of Killing Kate, After Anna and Copy Cat

‘I couldn’t put I,Witness down. A hugely accomplished novel with a dark, sad story at its heart – the characters are so well drawn that I felt every twist along with them as Mackay expertly manipulates the reader. With a wonderful, chain-smoking and perfume-spraying private detective driving the narrative, this is a 2018 must-read.’ Phoebe Morgan, author of The Doll House

‘Totally engaging, fast-paced and edgy … completely captivating. I, Witness kept me guessing till the very end. Pick this book up if you’re after apage-turner with attitude.’ Elle Croft, author of The Guilty Wife

‘Cutting-edgegripping.’ Sam King, author of The Choice

‘Had me hooked within two pages, it has every bit as much appeal as some of the bestsellers of the last few years, like Girl on the Train.’ Robert Scragg, author of What Falls Between the Cracks

Very Good: Very tidy condition.

Relics

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To find the truth, one must first uncover the lies…

When a Catholic priest hangs himself at the Pope’s inauguration in St. Peter’s Square, his friend, Professor Alex Harker, is dragged into a secret war.
The suicide sets into motion a timetable of terrifying events that will irrevocably change the world as we know it. With the clock ticking, pursued by a deadly assassin, Harker must track down and decipher pieces of a puzzle laid down by the dead priest.
Harker finds himself in an epic battle – one that has been playing out on the fringes of society since the birth of Christ. It threatens to reveal a truth so shocking that it could enslave and transform mankind’s destiny forever.
A rip-roaring crypto-thriller fuller of twists and action, perfect for readers of Dan Brown, Scott Mariani and Chris Kuzneski.

Eyewitness to War Australia’s Pacific Campaign, 1941-1945

$8.00

This book is a firsthand-style account of Australia’s involvement in the Pacific theatre during World War II, focusing on the years when the threat to Australia was most immediate. It brings together personal testimonies, reports, and observations from soldiers, airmen, and civilians who experienced the conflict across regions such as Papua New Guinea and northern Australia. The narrative covers pivotal moments including the Japanese advance through Southeast Asia, the bombing of Darwin, and the brutal jungle campaigns along the Kokoda Track. Rather than a purely strategic history, the book emphasizes the human perspective—what it felt like to fight, survive, and endure in extreme conditions. It highlights the challenges of tropical warfare, the resilience of Australian forces, and the cooperation between Allied troops and local populations. Themes include courage under fire, the psychological toll of युद्ध, mateship, and the shaping of modern Australian identity through wartime experience. Good: Tidy condition.

The Left-outs

$7.00

Joan is overweight, with separated parents and a new school. When she and eight other misfits are cast as rats in the form play Joan forms a splinter group, The Left-Outs, and the fun starts. Good: Very tidy condition

The Madonnas of Leningrad

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A brilliant and moving debut novel about one woman’s struggle to preserve an artistic heritage from the horrors and destruction of World War II, and the ensuing lifelong memories from this extraordinary experience.

In this extraordinary first novel by Debra Dean, the siege of Leningrad by German troops in World War II is echoed by the destructive siege against the mind and memory of an elderly Russian woman.

Marina, the woman in question, was a guide at Leningrad’s famous Hermitage Museum. In the late autumn of 1941, as the Luftwaffe roared over and around Leningrad, she and her colleagues were set the task of taking the thousands of priceless paintings, sculptures and objêts d’art out of the grand galleries of the former Tsarist Palace and storing them safely against the German bombardment and seemingly inevitable invasion.

The German assault threatened to destroy a large part of Europe’s artistic history: if Leningrad fell to the Germans, everything that was not destroyed would be looted and given to the Nazis. Marina, whose own parents had disappeared during Stalin’s persecution of intellectuals in the 1930s, clings to her hope of becoming an art historian through her job at the Hermitage.

The novel shifts between Marina’s experiences at the Hermitage during the siege of Leningrad and her current existence as a very old lady in America whose mind has begun to fray. Debra Dean depicts, with subtle skill, how Marina’s mind, already ravaged by disease, picks up some incident, object or person at the wedding she’s been brought to, and flips back to the dreadful year-and-a-half in Leningrad which has informed her life ever since.

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Pip The Story of Olive

$4.00

“Olive Garnaut likes things in pairs. But even with her own perfectly symmetrical family, birthday and bedroom, Olive has only ever felt half. How extraordinary, then, that one day Pip should appear…’ This is Kim Kane’s first novel; her writing is bitingly real and funny and we see her as a new Robin Klein or Jacqueline Wilson. The novel is clearly set in the real world (it will take you right back to being in Year 7) but has a strong fantasy element. Pip is Olive’s alter-ego and is only visible to Olive, but the novel is so cleverly written that this remains ambiguous. This is an original story exploring identity, friendship, being a twin and growing up. It is also about learning to navigate school hierarchies and modern families while finding the strength to grow whole.”–Provided by publisher.

Accidentally Famous

$5.00

New from Candy Apple: Book two in a four book series about making it through middle school. It’s sweet, fresh, and fun–take a bite!

Meet Amy Flowers, a seventh grader who marches to her own beat: Being the new girl at exclusive Allington Academy doesn’t break her stride!
Meet the League: They rule the school, and their queen is oh-so-mean Fiona, who doesn’t exactly appreciate Amy’s individuality.
This time, Amy is helping League lieutenant Jenelle with a charity fashion show. When Amy gets photographed in an original outfit (of her own creation, of course), she’s no longer a fashion faux pas, and Fiona is furious! Will all the attention keep Amy from practicing for the upcoming Academic Challenge? Fair: Tidy condition

Southern Sting The Team that Inspired a Region

$8.00

It was the team deemed least likely to succeed in the glitzy new netball franchise competition launched in 1998, but it succeeded way beyond anyone’s expectations. In the process, the Southern Sting captured the hearts and lifted the spirits of a region that had suffered decades of having the stuffing knocked out of it. Fans queued for two days and two nights to buy tickets to Sting games. Conservative Southlanders donned tinsel wigs in the teams’ green and blue colours and went wild. Thousands lined the streets of Invercargill for end-of-season victory parades.Southern Sting tells the story of the rise and rise of one of the most successful and envied teams in modern New Zealand sporting history. Based on extensive research and dozens of interviews with the players, coach, support staff, franchise operators, funders, fans and community leaders, it cleverly interweaves the story of the team’s on-court brilliance with its off-court impact on the people of Southland. Good: Minor crease on the cover.

World War II Heroes (10 True Tales)

$6.00

Ten true stories of real-life heroes from World War II!

Pfc. Jack Lucas — just a teenager — is on patrol on Iwo Jima when two grenades land at his feet. Can he save his comrades’ lives? Lt. Col. James Rudder and his Rangers are climbing a 100-foot-high cliff on a secret D-Day mission. Can they survive the Nazis’ devastating firepower? Sgt. Forrest Vosler is blinded and wounded from an attack by German fighter planes on his crippled bomber. Can he make it home?The world was saved by these and many more real-life heroes. You will never forget their incredible true stories.

The World Encyclopedia of Submarines

$10.00

Mankind has long pursued the dream of travel beneath the waves. Split into two sections, this book traces that dream, beginning with illustrations of the earliest attempts to travel underwater to the incredible machines under construction for service in the 21st century, and the future possibility of unmanned craft permanently roaming the seas.

The Quiet Game

$8.00

If anyone knows Death, Penn Cage does. He, himself, has sent 16 men to their fate as District Attorney, and killed one by his own hand. And now his beautiful young wife is gone too, leaving him alone with their young daughter. He decides to go home; home means Natchez, Mississippi, and the ghosts of his past. Good: Tidy condition

Super Sneak

$7.00

Hannah Montana tries to help Miley explain the unexpected surprizes which Miley uncovered about her father.

ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS THE VIKINGS Voyage of the Longships Viking Ship DVD

$14.00

THIS DVD is in brand new condition, still in its original shrunk wrap sealed case. Includes a booklet. This documentary episode from the Ancient Civilizations series explores how Viking society was shaped by the design and use of their iconic longships. It focuses on the engineering, construction, and cultural importance of these vessels, showing how they enabled the Vikings to become skilled explorers, traders, and warriors. The film examines how Viking ships—especially the fast, flexible Viking longship—were built for both speed and versatility, allowing navigation in shallow rivers as well as open seas. These technological advantages made it possible for the Vikings to travel vast distances, from Scandinavia to distant lands across Europe and beyond. Through historical analysis and visual reconstructions, the documentary highlights: The craftsmanship and innovation behind shipbuilding How longships supported raids, trade, and exploration The role of seafaring in Viking expansion and daily life Overall, the program presents the Viking ship as the key to their success—demonstrating how these remarkable vessels powered voyages of discovery and helped shape medieval history. As New: No marks or damage to report.

The Emperor’s New Clothes

$6.00

Classic Fairy Tale about vanity, and corruption. Perhaps an old tale about scammers. Good story with humour and a moral. Colour Illustrations through out. Good: Very tidy condition.

Southern Gold Survival and Desire in a Raw New Land

$8.00

A story of colonial New Zealand and the mystery girl who rose from the slums to become a force to be reckoned with.

It is 1858 in boom town Dunedin. Dreamers and vagabonds are pouring into the new colony to seek their fortune in the province’s goldfields. A newborn baby is found abandoned on the road. She finds acceptance in the notorious and close-knit community of Maclaggan Street. But at six years old, the spirited Billie is faced with making her own way in the world of pubs and prostitutes, commerce and chance.

Why is the elegant gentleman so interested in Billie’s sketchy past and future prospects? What does the Irish charmer want with a girl who detests him?

This exciting saga twists and turns through some of New Zealand’s historical events, with staunch pioneer characters strongly evoking Otago’s gold fever days. From muddy city streets to wild-west shootouts, Southern Gold is a story of courage and survival.

And out of adversity, it is a story of enduring love.

To Marry an Heiress

$6.00

Set in 19th-century England, the novel follows Devon Sheridan, the Earl of Huntingdon, who is facing financial ruin. Determined to save his crumbling estate, he decides to enter a marriage of convenience—seeking out a wealthy American heiress whose fortune can restore his status. Georgina Pierce, the intended bride, is believed to possess a large fortune and agrees to the match, expecting a practical, emotionless arrangement. However, after the marriage, Devon discovers that her wealth is no longer what he expected. Despite this setback, Georgina challenges his priorities and begins to show him that love, trust, and companionship may matter more than money. As their relationship develops, what begins as a calculated union gradually transforms into a genuine romance, with both characters confronting their assumptions about marriage, pride, and emotional vulnerability. Good: Very tidy condition

Swindle

$4.00

Ocean’s 11… with 11-year-olds, in a super stand-alone heist caper from Gordon Korman!

After a mean collector named Swindle cons him out of his most valuable baseball card, Griffin Bing must put together a band of misfits to break into Swindle’s compound and recapture the card. There are many things standing in their way — a menacing guard dog, a high-tech security system, a very secret hiding place, and their general inability to drive — but Griffin and his team are going to get back what’s rightfully his . . . even if hijinks ensue.
This is Gordon Korman at his crowd-pleasing best, perfect for readers who like to hoot, howl, and heist. Ex Library / Good: Tidy condition

Other People’s Wars New Zealand in Afghanistan, Iraq and the War on Terror

$6.00

The ‘war on terror’ in Afghanistan and beyond has been the longest foreign war in New Zealand history, yet most New Zealanders know almost nothing about their country’s part in it. Based on thousands of leaked New Zealand military and intelligence documents, extensive interviews with military and intelligence officers and eye-witness accounts from the soldiers on the ground, Nicky Hager tells the story of these years. Most importantly, Other People’s Wars provides, from a uniquely New Zealand perspective, a vivid and multi-layered picture of the events and politics of the post-9/11 years. This is another extremely important book from one of the world’s leading investigative journalists. Once again, Nicky Hager shows why countries need open, transparent government. Fair: Marks on the cover, minor dog eared cover. Binding good very readable.

Great Battles of World War Two

$6.00

Michael Dudley has taken a fresh look at the crucial battles which decided the outcome of the Second World War, beginning with the evacuation of Dunkirk in 1940, a feat that boosted the morale of a nation during its darkest hour, and reaching a climactic end with the final bloody reckoning between the Red Army and the Third Reich amongst the ruins of Berlin. Fair: Tidy condition

The Armoury Moscow Kremlin State Museum-Preserve of History and Culture : a Guide

$10.00

The “The Armoury: A Guide” published by Red Square Publishers is the comprehensive, official guide to the Moscow Kremlin’s treasure-house, featuring 288 pages, color photos, and detailed maps of the nine halls. It covers exhibits like state regalia, Fabergé eggs, carriages, and ancient weaponry. The guide is frequently updated, with editions available from the 1990s through 2009. The guide provides in-depth information on the museum’s collection, including state regalia, coronation dresses, and gold/silverware. It includes detailed descriptions of all 9 rooms in the Armoury Chamber, complete with photos and floor plans for the exhibitions. This book is a tour de force of the treasures of Russia possibly, better than the Crown Jewels of the Tower of London. Very Good: Very tidy condition.

Mothers Cry Too A Practical and Supportive Guide to Recognising and Coping with Postnatal Depression

$10.00

A must-read for anyone affected by postnatal depression.
Postnatal depression (PND) affects10 to 20 per cent of new mothers in New Zealand and can persist for months- even years -if not detected and treated. Yet many women suffer in silence.

In Mothers Cry Too, New Zealand psychiatrist Dr Sara Weeks, a leading expert in the field of maternal mental health, explains how to recognise and deal with a range of issues, from the ‘baby blues’ to more serious conditions.

Practical and supportive, Mothers Cry Too offers guidance for new mothers, and their partners and families, on how to cope with the demands of a new baby and manage symptoms of depression, anxiety and other postnatal psychiatric conditions.

Dr Weeks demystifies one of the most common complications of childbirth, while sharing case studies based on more than 20 years’ experience in counselling new mothers. Her helpful hints cover everything from exercise and diet to managing stress and the effects of sleep deprivation.

Dare to Enter His Presence

$6.00

Suzanne Pillans came to faith when she saw God perform an amazing miracle in her own life. She knew without a doubt that a miracle working God existed who wanted to intervene in the lives of the hurting and broken. Since then Suzanne’s ministry has been characterized by the miraculous power of God. In this book she encourages readers to realize that there is nothing special about her-apart from her willingness to take a risk and step out in faith.

Clear Your Clutter with Feng Shui

$6.00

Clearing clutter can radically transform your life. Drawing on her wealth of experience as a feng shui, space clearing and clutter clearing consultant, Karen Kingston explains how clutter is stuck energy that has far-reaching physical, mental, emotional and spiritual effects. This book will motivate you to clutter-clear as never before, once you realise just how much your junk has been holding you back!

Learn:

– Why people keep clutter
– How clutter causes stagnation in every area of your life
– Why clearing clutter is essential for effective feng shui
– How to clear clutter quickly and effectively
– Karen Kingston’s top ten clutter clearing tips

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