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Cara first came to the wild and remote Beckwith Farm in the Yorkshire Dales as a young land girl during the World War II, and married into the Hendry family, owners of the farm since 1700. Fair: Tidy Condition.

Moths to a Flame

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A wonderfully evocative fantasy that launches a new British writer.The decadent microcosm that is the palatial home of the House of Memizhon is shocked out of its complacency by the arrival in Myn-Dhiel of two slaves.Not an unusual event in itself,but Lai and Laili are more beautiful,more desirable than anything the Arkhan and Arkhys have ever wanted.The twins are as alike as a boy and girl can be,both devoted to each other and to their goddess,a devotion that is sorely tested by the sacrifices that they are forced to make in order to stay alive.Lai and Laili must be destroyers and redeemers both they regain any kind of freedom.

Underwater Warriors The Fighting History of Midget Submarines

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Enter the fascinating and elite world of secret naval units–the frogmen and commandos who waged war with midget submarines and human torpedoes. These subs, which came to prominence during World War Two, were potent weapons, better able than any other craft to penetrate deep into enemy waters and close in on unsuspecting targets. Here is their history, including the derivatives (like small submersibles), operational details, brave underwater warriors who manned them, daring attacks, and future role.
Enter the fascinating and elite world of secret naval units–the frogmen and commandos who waged war with midget submarines and human torpedoes. These subs, which came to prominence during World War Two, were potent weapons, better able than any other craft to penetrate deep into enemy waters and close in on unsuspecting targets. Here is their history, including the derivatives (like small submersibles), operational details, brave underwater warriors who manned them, daring attacks, and future role.

Josephs Mansions

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Trying to rebuild his life, Frankie accepts a job with the security team who investigate criminal activity in the world of horseracing, and that is how he gets involved – in more ways than one – with a suspenseful story of kidnap, cloning and family rivalry in London, Lambourn and Dublin. Good: Tidy Condition. Sticker on front cover.

Warhost of Vastmark

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Tricked once more by his wily half-brother, Lysaer arrives at the tiny harbour town of Merior, to find that his brother’s ship yards have been meticulously destroyed and abandoned. But where is Arithon? The forces of light and shadow circle and feint, drawing ever closer to a huge conflict.

Tricked once more by his wily half-brother, Lysaer, Lord of Light, arrives at the tiny harbour town of Merior to find that Arithon’s ship yards have been abandoned and meticulously destroyed, and that the Master of Shadow has disappeared as if into thin air.

Meanwhile Arithon and the Mad Prophet Dakar are travelling on foot through the treacherous Kelhorn Mountains towards the Vastmark clans, there to raise further support for his cause. But raising a warhost is a costly business. Is it mere coincidence that Princess Talith – Lysaer’s beautiful, headstrong wife – is taken captive and held for a vast ransom by a master brigand?

The forces of light and shadow circle and feint, drawing ever closer to a huge conflict. And in the background the Fellowship of Seven Sorcerers and the Koriani Enchantresses watch and plan, and wait…

Heresy

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In this first volume of The Aquasilva Trilogy, we are introduced to a world as well realised as that of Dune – and an author who is one of the genre’s most exciting new voices. On the storm-wracked waterworld of Aquasilva, supreme religious power is held by the Domain, dedicated to the element Fire. But this must change. One of the agents of change – albeit unwillingly – is Cathan, son of a count, who travels to inform his father of the discovery on a cache of iron in their territory. But on the way to the clan congress which his father is attending, Cathan stumbles upon a plot to unleash a new age of fundamentalism. As new alliances are made, Cathan and his allies also discover dissidents (‘heretics’ in the Domain’s eyes) and begin to see the truths behind the political and religious beliefs which drive their land – and their world. All across the world, change is being fought and ruthlessly suppressed by the Domain and its holy warriors, the Sacri. A weapon must be forged to fight them, and Cathan discovers at first hand how long and difficult that struggle will be. An outstanding fantasy novel, with echoes of Frank Herbert’s Dune sequence, introduces one of the genre’s most exci

Words on Wings An Anthology of New Zealanders in Flight

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the 100th anniversary of flight occurs in 2003, and aviators around the world will be celebrating with air shows, events and commemorative products. Words With Wings is a collection of some of the most interesting New Zealand stories concerning flight. From the days of the early pioneers, through the trauma of the war years to the fiscal forces that buffeted Air New Zealand at the turn of the century, this book contains a wide range of entertaining and informative extracts. Featured items include a piece on aviatrix Jean Batten, whose determination saw her overcome enormous obstacles to fly solo halfway round the world. the war years includes terrifying stories, including that of a pilot forced to abandon his plane, only to find that he – and his parachute – were alight. there is a fascinating account of New Zealand’s first air accident to go to court; a piece about hunting deer from the air; a description of an airborne trip to Antarctica; even an account of a trip on the Graf Zeppelin. this fascinating coll

Gingerbread Husbands

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Sophie Redlove has a crumbling Gothic mansion to restore, three children to manage, a distraught friend – as well as possums in the laundry at midnight. She loves her absent husband Russell – but there’s an importunate older man who’s after her, a slightly sycophanic younger one, an angel and a Viking on the scene…What the hell is Russell up to? And what is the story in Sophie’s gradually uncovered past that explains her dependence on those mysterious and vulnerable creatures – men?

Best Friends for Life

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“When the BFFL casts spells simultaneously, it’s powerful magic to the fifth degree!”–Cover back. Fair: Minor signs of wear.

The Hurricane The Rediscovery and Restoration of P3351, the Alpine Fighter Collection’s Mk1 Hawker Hurricane

$14.00

This book is a record of the history and restoration of Hawker Hurrican P3351/DR393. It gives an account of the aircraft’s existence during World War II, how it was rediscovered in Russia after lying abandoned for many years, and the many hours spent on its restoration. As New: An off the shelf copy.

The Ladybird Illustrated Dictionary & The Ladybird Illustrated Thesaurus. 2 books in one volume.

$12.00

This illustrated dictionary contains some 4000 words and abbreviations, focusing on everyday words relevant to children. The Thesaurus has 2000 entries. both these books are in excellent condition and are a very good introduction for teaching young children how to use reference books. Good: The two books are in as new condition. The slip case has scuff marks along the bottom edge.

Spring Break Safari

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The Bratz are spending their Spring Break on an eco-tour of the rainforest with their biology class – and they’re super stoked… until things start going wrong. First their tents are knocked down, then their-food disappears and so do all their notes for the jungle edition of the Bratz magazine. The girls began to suspect that someone’s up to something. But who?

Weapons & Warfare

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Attractively laid out on illustration-filled pages with texts that speak clearly to their subjects, these books review the technological achievements that have helped to shape history. Each book has between 70 and 110 photos, modern illustrations of historical events, and reproductions of famous illustrations from the past.

Explored in these brightly illustrated pages is the technology of warfare from medieval sieges to famous battles and weapons used by the armies and navies of modern nations. Weapons described cover the range from swords and crossbows to modern rifles, tanks, sea vessels, and rocket-propelled missiles. Good: Very Tidy Condition.

Forbidden Love A Harrowing True Story of Love and Revenge in Jordan

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Jordan is a predominantly Muslim country in the heart of the Arab world. It is a modern, technologically advanced and a rapidly democratising nation (or so they want the world to believe). It is a country which welcomes the future with open arms whilst holding on firmly to its ancient roots and traditions. Dalia was a young, beautiful, Arab Muslim living with her family in Amman, Jordan. Aged 25, Dalia unexpectedly fell in love with Michael, a young Catholic man and a major in the Royal Army. She was forced to keep her relationship with him a secret and knew that if the relationship became public it could cost her her life. On only a handful of occasions were Dalia and Michael able to be alone and their relationship remained entirely chaste. Her only crime was to fall in love. Two months after her 26th birthday, Dalia was the victim of an honour killing at the hands of her father. Her older brother, who was also her keeper, had become suspicious of Dalia and had reported the suspicions to their father. Norma

The History Of England, Volume 1. Everyman’s Library No. 34

$25.00

Rare Book This is Volume 1 of Three Volumes covering in detail the History of England from The period from the restoration of Charles II in 1660 to the deposition of James II in 1688 is a turbulent era in English history, marked by the resurrection of the Stuart monarchy, the establishment of the first political parties, and the climax of the conflict over absolute rule and religion. It also covers in less detail the period of and from the Roman occupation of Britian. This is a small compact book, with a hard cover cloth bound. Good: The binding is good. minor stains on the edges of some pages sun faded spine. Image is of the actual book.

Double-edged Sword The Simonne Butler Story

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Double-edged Sword is a survival story like no other. In 2003 Simonne Butler’s violent partner, high on methamphetamine, cut off both her hands with a samurai sword. Her hands were reattached in a groundbreaking marathon surgery and she spent the next decade healing her mind, body and spirit. Despite five years in an extremely physically and emotionally abusive relationship, Simonne always had an unbreakable spirit. Even when her self-confidence and sense of self-preservation was at rock bottom, she was able to source phenomenal strength that saw her survive horrendous blood loss and being left for dead for hours, holding her severed limbs in such a way that allowed revascularisation to be possible. Facing obstacles from the very start, including a troubled childhood and an alcoholic and volatile mother, Simonne’s optimism and determination have always shone through. Every victim of domestic violence must read this book, and their friends and family. Even those who have never been the victim of violence will be inspired, moved and enlightened by this candid and brutal memoir. Double-edged Sword is so much more than just a story of survival, it is a guidebook for humanity – how to shrug off the oppressors and the obstacles and live your life with the greatest intensity you can muster. It’s about conquering the demons and rising like a phoenix from the ashes and learning how to live with passion, honesty and love. Good: Minor marks on the cover and some pages.

Albert Einstein

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This illustrated biography introduces young readers to the life and achievements of Albert Einstein, one of the most influential scientists of the twentieth century. The book traces his childhood, education, development of revolutionary scientific ideas such as relativity, and his impact on modern physics. It also explores the historical events surrounding his life, including World War II and the atomic age, while explaining complex scientific concepts in an accessible way for children and students Very Good: Very tidy condition

The Harper Encyclopedia of Military Biography

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This comprehensive reference lists every major military leader the world has ever known. From pre-Julius Caesar to General Schwarzkopf, this in-depth book has biographies and accurate profiles of each leaderʼs triumphs and failures. The Harper Encyclopedia of Military Biography from Trevor N. Dupuy, Curt Johnson and David L. Bongard contains more than 3,000 entries of militarists and thinkers. Arranged alphabetically, the annotations include a brief overview of the subject, important dates and the major battles and campaigns they participated in. There is also an evaluation of each leaderʼs character, abilities and contribution, as well as a brief bibliography of the books written on the subject. — Very Good: Very tidy condition.

Maidens’ Trip A Wartime Adventure on the Grand Union Canal

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The book is a memoir set during World War II. In 1943, eighteen-year-old Emma Smith joins the Grand Union Canal Carrying Company as part of a wartime effort to replace male boat workers who had gone to war. Alongside two other young women, she learns to operate canal boats transporting cargo between London, Birmingham, and Coventry. The memoir follows their demanding and often humorous experiences navigating England’s canals, handling locks and tunnels, living in cramped conditions, and adapting to the tough boating community. Beyond the adventure, the story captures themes of independence, friendship, and personal growth during wartime Britain. First published in 1948, the book is regarded as a vivid and affectionate portrait of canal life and changing social roles for women during the war. Tells the story of how three girls abandon their middle-class comforts for an adventure of a lifetime during the Second World War. Very Good condition almost like new.

Fight the Good Fight The Story of the Salvation Army in New Zealand, 1883-1983

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REAR BOOK: On 27 March, 1883 the SS Manapouri berthed at Bowen’s Pier, Port Chalmers. On board was a small contingent of Salvationists dispatched to New Zealand to “open fire” here. Five days Jater, the first official Salvation Army meeting was held in Dunedin. The assault had begun. Today, the importance of the work done by the Salvation Army is well-known and widely respected. Less well-known however, is the dramatic battle the Salvationists of New Zealand fought in last century in order to establish their movement here. Its members were set upon by so-called “skeleton armies” formed to’ disrupt their meetings. The Sal- vation Army was actively opposed by town councillors, and its members were sent to prison by the courts for holding open-air meetings; creating a furor involving central government. They were labelled (along with rabbits and gorse) as a disaster of acclimatization and abused by some clergymen for holding meetings that “promoted immorality”. Fight the Good Fight is more than a straightforward look at 100 years of Salvation Army work in New Zealand. In it, Cyril Bradwell holds up a mirror to an extraordinary, little-docurnented side of our history — of an expedition launched to save souls and to help the deprived, the down-and-outs, the dispossessed. The movement marches on today offering the same helping hand to the needy and the poor. Good: Tidy condition, minor marks on the bottom edge of the dust cover and book.

Victory!: Applying the Proven Principles of Military Strategy to Achieve Greater Success in Your Business and

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Modern life is a battle — and now author Brian Tracy makes the compelling case that businesspeople who follow core military principles are more likely to achieve comparable success. In Victory! he shows how, by applying these concepts, readers can produce exceptional results faster than they ever imagined possible. Like military generals, those who strive for excellence constantly compete against uncertain forces and turbulent environments. Both at work and in personal life, spectacular success depends on the ability to think strategically and get results. In Victory!, high achievers will learn how great military leaders: * Set clear goals and coordinate activities * Inspire high organizational morale * Develop the ability to focus on key targets * Use the element of surprise to take advantage of opportunities For the ambitious, determined, success-oriented professional, anything short of victory is unacceptable. By showing how to apply these essential principles of military strategy, America’s foremost expert on achievement helps readers unlock their potential for triumphant success. Good: Tidy condition.

Island Fighting

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A comprehensive look at the Pacific campaign during the Second World War. In keeping with the style of the Time Life series of books this has a detailed text and a large collection from the relevant battles. The Guadalcanal campaign and the slow conquest of islands in the Pacific by U.S. forces during the last months of World War II. Part of the Time-Life series on World War II.

Soldier to Settler An Irish Boy in the British Army Comes to Auckland and Becomes an Otago Pioneer

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This dramatized and historically correct novel follows Patrick Murtagh, who as a poor Irish boy joins the British Army in 1820. After serving in India, he is discharged into the famines of the 1940s in Ireland. As a man of ‘good character’ he is able to re-join the Army in 1847 and come to New Zealand with his family and with the offer of his own cottage and schooling for his children, as a Fencible Corp soldier. In exchange for guarding Auckland for seven years and for the first time in his life he will own something he cannot carry – his own land. After seven years service he is discharged and in 1860 moves south to Green Island, Dunedin, with his family, to buy his own small farm and become an Otago Pioneer. An appendix includes the Family Tree of the 1800s. This is Donald’s 12th book; Patrick Murtagh was his great-great-grandfather. Author signed copy. As New: An off the shelf copy.

Jesus Freaks Stories of Those who Stood for Jesus : the Ultimate Jesus Freaks

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Christian recording group, dc Talk, captures the hearts of young people with this gripping compilation of stories about martyrs past and present. They tell of those who gave it all for God and are the ultimate Jesus Freaks. Young and old alike will ask themselves what they are trading their lives for! Good: Very tidy condition. Please note: The image is of the actual book and the design of the cover is made to make it look ancient and worn. This book is in very good condition with ripple cut pages.

The Vagina Monologues

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“I was worried about vaginas. I was worried about what we think about vaginas, and even more worried that we don’t think about them. . . . So I decided to talk to women about their vaginas, to do vagina interviews, which became vagina monologues. I talked with over two hundred women. I talked to old women, young women, married women, single women, lesbians, college professors, actors, corporate professionals, sex workers, African American women, Hispanic women, Asian American women, Native American women, Caucasian women, Jewish women. At first women were reluctant to talk. They were a little shy. But once they got going, you couldn’t stop them.”

So begins Eve Ensler’s hilarious, eye-opening tour into the last frontier, the forbidden zone at the heart of every woman. Adapted from the award-winning one-woman show that’s rocked audiences around the world, this groundbreaking book gives voice to a chorus of lusty, outrageous, poignant, and thoroughly human stories, transforming the question mark hovering over the female anatomy into a permanent victory sign. With laughter and compassion, Ensler transports her audiences to a world we’ve never dared to know, guaranteeing that no one who reads The Vagina Monologues will ever look at a woman’s body the same way again. Good: Very tidy condition.

A House Divided

$7.00

At the end of the Second World War, Matthew Wallingham returns to his family home, blinded by his injuries and uncertain about his future. There he finds his father ill, his mother obviously unhappy, and his brother, who has made a success of running the farm on the family’s estate during the war years, resentful that Matthew should think he can now offer help. Forced to realise that his plans for the future are not going to work, Matthew starts to look for a new career. He finds himself becoming dependent on Liz – his nurse and, increasingly, the focus of all his thoughts and hopes. But Liz herself has a shadow hanging over her that will bring a terrifying violence into the Wallingham’s family life… Set in the aftermath of the Second World War, A House Divided encompasses the social change taking place and the pains and pleasures of the brave new world of peace.

Portrait of Change A Record of Country Women’s Institute in New Zealand

$8.00

Portrait of Change ; Compiled by the history of the Country Women’s Institute of New Zealand chaired by Noma Shepherd is a compact history covering the CWI institution in 1921 through to 1996. The book provides an interesting and comprehensive insight into women’s affairs in rural New Zealand in the 20th Century. Unlike most histories that give a chronological perspective this is more about an organization that helps and encourages women. Today the CWI is not only involved in the rural community but also with the urban cities, business and political aspects of New Zealand life. Very Good: Very tidy condition

Every Kind of Weather – Selected Writings on the Arts, Theatre, Litrature And Current Events in New Zealand, 1953-1981

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This collection brings together essays, reviews, commentary, and cultural criticism written by prominent New Zealand playwright and commentator Bruce Mason between 1953 and 1981. The book explores New Zealand’s evolving identity through discussions of theatre, literature, politics, arts, and social issues. Mason reflects on the country’s cultural development with wit, skepticism, and strong advocacy for a distinct New Zealand voice in the arts. The writings also provide a historical snapshot of New Zealand society during a period of major cultural and political change. Good: Tidy Condition

The Anxious Generation How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness

$20.00

Jonathan Haidt has spent his career speaking truth and wisdom in some of the most difficult spaces – communities polarized by politics and religion, campuses battling culture wars, and now the mental health emergency hitting teenagers today in many countries around the world.

In The Anxious Generation, Haidt shows how, between 2010 and 2015, childhood and adolescence got rewired. As teens traded in their flip phones for smartphones packed with social media apps, time online soared, including time spent comparing oneself to a vast pool of others. Time engaging face-to-face with friends and family plummeted, and so did mental health.

But this is not just a story about technology; this profound shift took place against a backdrop of declining childhood freedom and free-play, as parents over-supervised every aspect of their children’s lives offline, depriving them of the experiences they most need to become strong and self-governing adults.

In this book, Haidt makes a compelling argument that the loss of play-based childhood and its replacement with a phone-based childhood that is not suitable for human development is the source of increased mental distress among teenagers. The Anxious Generation delves into the latest psychological and biological research to show the four fundamental ways in which a phone-based childhood disrupts development – sleep deprivation, social deprivation, cognitive fragmentation and addiction. Haidt offers separate in-depth analyses of what has happened to girls, and what has happened to boys, offering practical advice for parents, schools, governments, and teens themselves. Drawing on ancient wisdom and cutting-edge research, this eye-opening book is a life raft and a powerful call-to-arms.

Farewell Anahera

$8.00

This is a beautiful, comforting and uplifting story for anyone who has lost someone that they love. From far away, Hawaiki called to her. Turning her face to the sun, she was ready for her next adventure. In the distance, across the shining sea, smiling faces of her ancestors were ready for her, their hands reaching out to welcome her home. Welcome precious one! Welcome! Mai i tawhiti, ka karanga a Hawaiki ki a ia. Ka huri tona kanohi ki a Tamanuitera, kua rite ia mo tona haerenga nui. I pamamao, i tera taha o te moana piataata, e tatari mai ra nga kanohi menemene o ona tupuna, ko o ratou ringaringa e pohiri ana i a ia ki tona kainga. Nau mai, e te kahurangi e! Nau mai ra! This book tells the story of the death of a loved one and the journey of her spirit to is ancestral home. This book is bi-lingual written in English and Te Reo Māori Good: Tidy condition.

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