Boys & Men – Page 2 – Thrift Reads

$6.00

Suddenly Matilda felt something deep inside her chest. A stretching feeling! Almost a bursting feeling! ‘I’m filling up with kisses!’ she gasped. ‘Just exactly when I need them!’ Matilda Rose loves to kiss. But one day, something goes terribly, horribly wrong. She loses her kisses, just before Poppa comes to stay! In this charming story about love, Matilda learns that you can never really lose kisses-they will always be there when you need them! Good: Very tidy condition.

Persona Non Grata Breaking the Bond : Fiji and New Zealand, 2004-2007

$10.00

“The account by (the late) Michael Green, NZ High Commissioner in Fiji of his time and role in Fiji until the surprising announcement of his change in diplomatic status to ‘Persona Non Grata’ (unwelcome person) in 2007. It is a gritty and insightful analysis of the political events leading up to the 2006 military coup lead by Commodore Frank Bainimarama which established him as interim president – a position he still holds in 2013. It is also a valuable account of the relationship of long standing that has existed between New Zealand and Fiji and it provides insights into the challenges that Fiji and Pacific Island nations are facing, internally and in relation to the world around them”–Publisher information. Very Good: Very tidy condition

A Dirty Story

$5.00

A Dirty Story brings together the inhabitants of the towns of Neat and Grot. As their names suggest, the inhabitants of Neat take pride in their appearance and keep tidy, well ordered houses. In contrast, the town of Grot is untidy, dirty and inhabited by scruffy people. On the eve of the annual Cleanest Town Competition, the Neats and the Grots take what they consider to be necessary measures to secure success. The outcome is both amusing and educational for children.

Wild Swans Three Daughters of China

$5.00

A history of twentieth century China told as a real-life saga of a Chinese family over three generations.

Budget Wise, Dollar Rich New Zealand Guide: How to Get Everything You Want … and More

$10.00

Budget Wise, Dollar Rich is the book that thousands of ordinary New Zealanders have been waiting for: a book that explains in simple terms how to budget effectively in the short term, for the longer term and also for retirement. Anton Nadilo and Andrew Lendnal have had years of experience in giving people basic budgeting advice. They go through every stage in the process: how to manage your income, how to pay off debts, how to set goals, how to save money, how to pay off your student loan. Full of handy practical tips, Budget Wise, Dollar Rich also includes many worksheets for the reader to fill in, making this book both a financial guide and a personal workbook. Very Good: Very Tidy condition.

Foreign Bodies

$8.00

By the summer of 1952, Beatrice Nightingale had taught school in New York City for 24 years, had been divorced from her Hollywood-composer husband for some 20 of those years, and had been estranged from her brother for nearly her entire life. She had lived in the same small apartment since her wedding, a space still dominated by her ex-husband’s piano–just as her life was still defined by his decisions of so long ago. But that summer, her brother suddenly reached out to her for the first time in years, begging her to intercept and retrieve her nephew, a Paris runaway. His request propels Bea toward decisions and departures–partly well intended, partly selfish–that unravel a complex knot of siblings, spouses, exes, and Bea’s extended family, in an unforgettable portrait of a middle-aged woman who finally gains the chance to escape the traps of her past. Bea travels to Paris, California, and back to New York, and the novel shifts perspective to reveal the stories of her niece, her nephew and his unexpected wife, Bea’s brother and sister-in-law, and her ex-husband. The men in her life have treated her badly, as she is painfully aware, yet in finally trying to gain her own independence from them, how can she resist her own, more subtle form of counterattack and revenge? Good: Very tidy condition.

Water for Elephants

$10.00

Set in a travelling circus touring the backblocks of America during the Great Depression of the early 1930s this is a story of love and hate, trains and circuses, dwarves and fat ladies, horses and elephants – or to be more specific, one elephant, Rosie, star of Benzini Bros Most Spectacular Show on Earth . . . Now a major motion picture. Very Good: Very tidy condition

Gallows Wood

$6.00

The signs are unmistakable. The dog halts, his nose up nostrils quivering. Every inch of him is poised. Moss has a scent.

When a hand is found in Gallows Wood, PC Lucy Halliday and her specialist search dog Moss must find the rest of the body. What they uncover is a killers dumping ground. Like every case since her husbands mysterious disappearance, Lucy wonders if this one will bring her closer to the truth. Nico was a journalist with a reputation for getting buried in his work; Lucy is certain that this time he delved too deep.

With new DI Jack Ellis calling the shots, Lucy struggles to keep her professionalism intact. She cant stay away from these murders and a killer who may hold the answers she desperately wants. But with those at the very heart of the investigation withholding secrets of their own, can more brutal deaths be prevented?

The first book in the gripping new police procedural series featuring dog handler PC Lucy Halliday. Perfect for fans of Lynda La Plante, Val McDermid and Susie Steiner.

Praise for Gallows Wood

Dark, funny and addictive, this new crime series is a joy Jo Furniss, author of The Last to Know

Deft plotting, super-fast pace and an enthralling dive into the lives of police dog handlers make this a book to sniff out and devour Heather Critchlow, author of Unburied

Gritty and twisty… I fell head over heels for Lucy and Moss. With echoes of Line Of Duty, this is a detective series to watch out for Rachael Blok, author of The Fall

Gripping from the first page, this book was as pacy as a spaniel on the scent Fliss Chester, author of Death on the Scotland Express

Its not often Im bereft at the end of a police procedural, but Ive just turned the last page of Gallows Wood and I dont want to let the world of these characters go. Gritty, edge-of-your-seat stuff Emma Styles, author of No Country For Girls

A blistering beginning to a new series. Perfectly paced with twists and turns which kept me guessing… Louisa Scarr is one of the best crime writers in the UK James Delargy, author of Into the Flames

Louisa Scarr has created something incredible. A story as brutal and deceptive as any crime fiction fan could ever crave Graham Bartlett, author of City on Fire

An enthralling start to this engaging new series with an ending so propulsive I may have forgotten to breathe. Stunningly good Marion Todd, author of Bridges to Burn

I adored this pacy, twisty, shocking thriller with absolutely first-class characters. I cant wait for book two Cressida McLaughlin, author of The Staycation

A twisty mystery, characters you want to root for, and black humour. And theres a dog! Whats not to love? The start of an excellent new series! Chris Frost, author of The Killers Christmas List

Lightning pace, great characters and superb writing make Gallows Wood stand out from the pack. A fresh take on the police procedural Eleanor Ray, author of Everything is Beautiful

Pacy, gripping and full of twists, Gallows Wood throws you into the dark and deadly world of Lucy Halliday and her awesome police dog Moss Tariq Ashkanani, author of Welcome to Cooper

Fair: one page is dog eared. Otherwise very tidy condition, binding is excellent.

Savage Wilderness

$6.00

From the bestselling author of “Look Away” and “Until the End” comes a sweeping historical saga about the pivotal years before the American Revolution. From the shores of Lake Champion to Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, the British and the French battle over the unclaimed territories of the West–and experience the fury and passion of war. Good: Very tidy condition.

Glory Boys

$8.00

A riveting novel of friendship, adventure and love against the odds, set in the early days of flight in Prohibition-era America.

Abe Rockwell and Willard T. Thornton are famous fighter pilots together in World War I. Willard returns to a hero’s welcome in America and launches a film career. Abe just wants to fly – and he has no rich family to support him.

When he crash lands in small-town Georgia, the locals recognise Abe and appeal to him for help. Alcohol-smuggling gangsters are trying to oust them from their own homes. But Abe can’t see that his one patched-up aircraft can make much difference.

Slowly, a plan forms and Abe needs help himself. Enter another tremendously skilled pilot – but it’s a woman. Abe doesn’t want to take her on, but she’s the best there is and brave with it. Neither of them can predict exactly what they’ve let themselves in for.

Willard, meanwhile, forsakes films for banking and rises fast – only to uncover some very dodgy business at the core of the company. He’d like to turn a blind eye but eventually he’s in so deep that he can’t. The firm is under serious threat, from a devious and resourceful attacker. Which is when Willard realises who it must be, and how he’s going to have to team up with someone he’d always overlooked.

Good: Tidy condition.

Henry VIII King and Court

$6.00

This magnificent new book is Alison Weir’s greatest achievement: a detailed biography of Henry VIII, set against the cultural, social and political background of his court – the most magnificent court ever seen in England – and the splendour of his many sumptuous palaces. Seen from this new perspective, Henry VIII emerges as a fully-rounded and realistic personality, not the two-dimensional caricature of popular misconception. This book is not just an entertaining narrative packed with colourful description and a wealth of anecdotal evidence, but a comprehensive analytical study of the development of both monarch and court during a crucial period in English history. As well as challenging some recent theories, it offers controversial new conclusions based on contemporary evidence that has until now been overlooked. This is a triumph of historical writing which will appeal equally to the general reader and the serious historian.

Fluids and Electrolytes Australian & New Zealand Edition

$35.00

Give yourself a leg up!

This handy reference puts fluids and electrolytes into perspective! Part 1 helps you balance the basics of fluids and electrolytes, providing important recurring concepts. Part 2 covers specific imbalances like sodium, calcium, phosphorus and chloride imbalances, and metabolic and respiratory acidosis and alkalosis. Disorders that cause imbalances, like heart of respiratory failure, excessive GI fluid loss and burns, are detailed in Part 3, and Part 4 deals with IV fluid replacement and parenteral nutrition.

Incredibly easy to learn!

Uh-oh! highlights dangeous signs and symptoms
It’s not working helps you identify alternative interventions for unexpected outcomes
Chart Smart lists vital documentation
Ages and Stages pinpoint paefiatric and geriatric issues to watch for
Memory Joggers help you understand and remember difficult concepts
Quick Quizzes test your knowledge and give you instant feedback on your learning

Fine: Almost like new.

Jeremy Poldark A Novel of Cornwall 1790-1791

$6.00

Jeremy Poldark is the third novel in Winston Graham’s hugely popular Poldark series, which has become a television phenomenon starring Aidan Turner.

Cornwall 1790. Ross Poldark faces the darkest hour of his life. Accused of wrecking two ships, he is to stand trial at the Bodmin Assizes.

Despite their stormy married life, Demelza has tried to rally support for her husband. But there are enemies in plenty who would be happy to see Ross convicted, not least George Warleggan, the powerful banker, whose personal rivalry with Ross grows ever more intense.

Jeremy Poldark is followed by the fourth book in this evocative series, Warleggan.

‘From the incomparable Winston Graham.. who has everything that anyone else has, then a whole lot more.’ Guardian

Human Croquet

$10.00

Once it had been the great forest of Lythe–a vast and impenetrable thicket of green–and here had lived the Fairfaxes, grandly, at Fairfax Manor. But over the centuries the forest had been destroyed, and the Fairfaxes had dwindled too; now they lived in ‘Arden’ at the end of Hawthorne Close and were hardly a family at all.
There was Vinny, the Aunt from Hell, and Gordon, who had forgotten them for seven years. And there was Charles, who passed his life awaiting visits from aliens and for his mother to come back. But it is Isobel to whom the story belongs, also waiting for the return of her mother–the thin, dangerous Eliza, whose disappearance is part of the mystery that still remains at the heart of the forest. Very Good: Very tidy condition.

Maggie Smith A Biography

$12.00

No one does glamour, severity, girlish charm or tight-lipped witticism better than Dame Maggie Smith, one of Britain’s best-loved actors. This new biography shines the stage-lights on the life and work of a truly remarkable performer, one whose career spans six decades.

From her days as a star of West End comedy and revue, Dame Maggie’s path would cross with those of the greatest actors, playwrights and directors of the era. Whether stealing scenes from Richard Burton (by his own admission), answering back to Laurence Olivier, or impressing Ingmar Bergman, her career can be seen as a Who’s Who of British theatre in the twentieth century. This book also covers her success in Hollywood, inaugurated by her first Oscar for her signature film, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, as well as her subsequent departure to Canada for a prolific four-season run of leading theatre roles.

Recently Dame Maggie has been as prominent on our screens as ever, with high-profile roles as Violet Crawley, the formidable Dowager Countess of Grantham, in the phenomenally successful television series Downton Abbey, and as Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter film franchise: what she herself describes as ‘Miss Jean Brodie in a wizard’s hat’. Yet paradoxically she remains an enigmatic figure, rarely appearing in public and carefully guarding her considerable talent. Michael Coveney’s absorbing biography, drawing on personal archives, interviews and encounters with the actress, as well as conversations with immediate family and dear friends, is therefore as close as it gets to seeing the real Maggie Smith.

Good: Tidy condition.

The Holy Kingdom: Quest for the Real King Arthur

$8.00

Book by Adrian Gilbert: Drawing on decades of historical research, the authors argue that the legendary King Arthur was not a single historical figure but actually two different rulers whose stories became merged over time. The book explores post-Roman Britain, royal bloodlines linked to the Roman Caesars, and Arthurian legends connected to the Holy Grail and early British Christianity. The authors also claim to identify the burial places of both historical Arthurs, presenting an alternative interpretation of British history and mythology. Includes colour photos. Good: Very tidy condition.

The Pilates Body

$8.00

In The Pilates Body author Brooke Siler – owner of one of New York’s top studios for Pilates and personal trainer to supermodels, actors and actresses – provides a complete, easy-to-follow programme of Pilates exercises to give you a whole new body in thirty sessions. Originally developed by Joseph H. Pilates, and endorsed by physicians for almost a century, Pilates is the ultimate mind-body exercise for those who want to tone, streamline and realign their bodies, without the bulked-up results of more conventional workout methods. Brooke Siler guides you through a complete circuit of mat-based exercises, each clearly illustrated with photographs, line drawings and unique visualisation exercises. With this guide you can streamline your figure, create longer, leaner muscles, improve posture, flexibility and balance, enhance your emotional well being, build self-esteem and confidence, and reduce stress and fatigue.

Naming Baby

$8.00

Give your baby a great name!

Naming Baby helps take the stress out of choosing the perfect name for your bundle of joy. It includes over 3000 boys’ and girls’ names, and their meanings, and provides lots of sound advice.

How to choose a name that complements your surname.
How to keep your relatives and spouse happy, while still ending up with a name you (and your child) will like.
Ideas for naming twins (or triplets or quadruplets).
How to choose a middle name.

There is background information such as where to look for inspiration – old family names, friends, literature and history. And there are lists of:

the most popular names over the decades

biblical names

names of famous actors and actresses

Shakespearean names

celebrities’ baby names

unisex names

plant and flower names.

There’s even a few simple pointers on how to avoid picking a bad name for your baby.

Naming Baby makes choosing your child’s name as easy as ABC. Good: Tidy condition.

Does God Care If I Can’t Pay My Bills? Comfort and Encouragement for Tough Times

$8.00

This book is written to show those who are struggling with financial difficulty that there is hope, and to provide a practical, realistic plan for getting out of debt. It offers strong encouragement based on God’s Word and incorporates sound principles. Good: Very Tidy condition.

Economic Sunshine for the Rest of Your Life

$8.00

ECONOMIC SUNSHINE FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE is a book for our times, a book for the 21st Century. Will Buttrose, an internationally renowned economist, discusses the economic cycle and its impact upon our plans to be successful. He concludes that to survive and be successful in these difficult times of corporate downsizing and Government cutbacks each of us must take control of our own future. We must be alert to the opportunities in front of us. This books explores such opportunities and concludes that the development of a home-base business, on either a part-time or full-time basis, could put us on the road to success and a happy life in retirement. Good: Very tidy condition.

Vicki Lansky’s Practical Parenting Tips

$8.00

When you are in search of quick ideas to make your parenting life smoother, Vicki Lansky will have a suggestion for you. This book is the best collection of down-to-earth ideas for new parents. It seems there are never enough resources at your disposal when it comes to caring for newborns and small children. Listen to the voice of experienced parents. In this book you will find suggestions for: Coping with colic; • Getting a baby to sleep; • Diaper dos and don’ts; • Toilet training tricks; • Keeping kids safe; • Traveling with tots; • Keeping toys under control • Pleasing picky eaters; • Building self esteem; • Sibling Jealousy. This is a collection of useful tips and ideas that Lansky and her readers gleaned over the years — ideas that worked for others and will work for you. Good: Tidy condition.

Somebody Everybody Listens to

$12.00

Retta Lee Jones is blessed with a beautiful voice and has big dreams of leaving her tiny Tennessee hometown. With a beaten down car, a pocketful of hard-earned waitressing money, and stars in her eyes, Retta sets out to make it big in Nashville. But the road to success isn’t a smooth one in a town filled with dreamers, and Retta begins to have doubts: can she make her mark while staying true to herslf?

From the breakout author of Artichoke’s Heart, this bighearted novel is a must-read for anyone who has ever chased a dream (or hummed along with Taylor Swift).

Now, No Opportunity Wasted 8 Steps to Getting the Most Out of Life

$8.00

At 19, New Zealand-born TV adventurer Phil Keoghan nearly drowned during a dive to a sunken cruise ship. He survived, but the near-miss got him thinking about all the things he wanted to do before he died – and there were so many he began a list, checking off number one straightaway when he returned to the scene of his diving emergency the very same day. Back on dry land, Phil set about fulfilling his wish list, embarking on a series of adventures ranging from enjoying a five-star meal on the top of an erupting volcano to getting married underwater. He found that while often off-the-wall, quirky and sometimes even downright dangerous, each experience enriched his life in unexpected ways. And he realised he had created a philosophy that he’s keen to share with others: it’s all about getting the most out of life. Now Phil wants to help you achieve the experiences you’ve always hankered after but thought you would never have time for. With easygoing humour, he cuts through the excuses and asks, ‘What are you waiting for?’ Drawing on Phil’s own amazing adventures as well as the stories of ordinary people who have taken up his challenge, NO OPPORTUNITY WASTED is an urgent call to action that will inspire you to: * face your fear * ‘get lost’ – lose yourself in the experience * test your limits * take a leap of faith * rediscover your childhood * shed your inhibitions * break new ground, and * aim for the heart – live out your dream by helping others. So stop dreaming and get out there and do it – NOW! Good: Tidy condition.

Spoiled

$8.00

Sixteen-year-old Molly Dix has just discovered that her biological father is Brick Berlin, world-famous movie star and red-carpet regular. Intrigued (and a little terrified) by her Hollywood lineage, Molly moves to Los Angeles and plunges headfirst into the deep end of Beverly Hills celebrity life. Just as Molly thinks her life couldn’t get any stranger, she meets Brooke Berlin, her gorgeous, spoiled half sister, who welcomes Molly to La-La Land with a smothering dose of “sisterly love” … but in this town, nothing is ever what it seems. Good: Tidy condition.

Ladies in Black

$8.00

At the very end of the Ladies’ Frocks Departments, past Cocktail Frocks, there was something very special, something quite, quite wonderful; but it wasn’t for everybody: that was the point. Because there, at the very end, there was a lovely arch, on which was written in curly letters Model Gowns.

Written by a superb novelist of contemporary manners, Ladies in Black is a fairytale which illuminates the extraordinariness of ordinary lives. The women in black are run off their feet, what with the Christmas rush and the summer sales that follow. But it’s Sydney in the 1950s, and there’s still just enough time left on a hot and frantic day to dream and scheme…

By the time the last marked-down frock has been sold, most of the staff of the Ladies’ Cocktail section at F. G. Goode’s have been launched into slightly different careers. With the lightest touch and the most tender of comic instincts, Madeleine St John conjures a vanished summer of innocence. Ladies in Black is a g Now a major film. Very Good: Very tidy condition.

Believe In Me

$8.00

Leanne and her family have many issues, but they all believe in second chances. Their crazy, but idyllic home in the rural hamlet of Ash Morley is somewhere friends drop in at will, and outsiders whose lives have broken can find a safe place.

When the opportunity arises to foster a child, Leanne is quick to open her doors. But her generosity is about to be put to the ultimate test.

Daniel Marks is a ten year old boy whose father is in prison for a gruesome murder.

Everyone deserves a place to call home, and a family to care for them, but will Ash Morley still be safe once Daniel enters their lives?

Praise for Susan Lewis

‘A master storyteller’ Diane Chamberlain

‘Utterly compelling’ The Sun

‘Spellbinding’ Daily Mail Very Good: Very tidy condition.

The Legionary from Londinium and other Mini Mysteries

$6.00

Mystery and adventure in Ancient Roman times for Flavia Gemina and her friends . . .

Sacred chickens, a jellyfish and a Roman mystery set in Britannia – this collection of mini-mysteries is the perfect recipe for a gripping read!

Includes an exclusive interview with Caroline Lawrence on the secrets of writing mystery stories!

Good: Tidy condition.

The Second World War Winston S. Churchill: Illustrated and Abridged

$32.00

This edition is Churchill’s own abridgement of his original six-volume history of World War II. It is acknowledged as a magnificent historical reconstruction and an enduring work of literature.

Is There Life After Housework?

$8.00

This practical housekeeping guide shows readers how to reduce the time and effort spent cleaning by using professional cleaning methods and better organization techniques. Don Aslett, a well-known cleaning expert, shares efficient routines, storage strategies, and time-saving tips designed to make housework easier and less stressful. The book combines humor with practical advice, encouraging readers to simplify chores and free up more time for life beyond housework. Offers professional advice on tools and techniques that can make cleaning house less time consuming and more efficient ways of maintaining your home using less time and energy at the same time saving money. Good: Tidy condition.

The Last Albatross

$8.00

Ian Irvine has taken a bold new direction! THE LAST ALBATROSS is the newly packaged reissue of the first book in the fast-paced eco-thriller The Human Rites trilogy. In the 1950s, the British carried out atomic bomb testing at Maralinga. Afterwards they blew up 23 kilograms of plutonium with explosives, then left the fragments lying in the South Australian desert. Thirty years later, two students, Ryn and Hercus, decided to steal a huge piece of plutonium – one of the deadliest substances on the planet – and bury it in a backyard. It is years after the prank. Hercus is a middle-aged failure obsessed with the continuing destruction of the environment. In a desperate attempt to redeem himself, he digs up the plutonium and blackmails his friend Ryn to help him achieve the ultimate act of terrorism and save the world from humanity. Jemma, Ryn’s wife, narrates the story as the couple desperately try to stop Hercus without incriminating Ryn. Against the backdrop of technological wizardry, political intrigue and envy. Good: Tidy condition.

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