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Not a typical biography, Ralph Steadman examines Freud using Freud’s 1905 essay on Jokes and illustrates his points with 75 drawings. The result is a masterful interplay of text and illustration, visual and verbal puns, and unexpected insight. One genius takes on another. In what is a thoroughly atypical biography, Ralph Steadman examines Freud using his 1905 book The Joke and Its Relation to the Unconscious to illustrate his points with 75 illustrations. The result is a masterful interplay of text and illustration, visual and verbal puns, and unexpected insight. Sigmund Freud bursts defiantly and gleefully beyond the bounds of orthodox biography. It is a wildly humorous exercise in bending, stretching and speculating on the activities of the so-called Father of Psychoanalysis. Ralph Steadman wields his shrewd wit and fierce pen to highlight the ebbs and tides of Freud’s life and career from early childhood to the moment of death. But there’s a twist. Rich illustrations and witty text work hand in hand to transform each scene into a “joking situation,” which the artist hilariously examines according to the techniques wielded by Freud himself in his 1905 book on humour and the unconscious mind. The result is a fantastic Freudian festival of visual and verbal puns, unexpected insights, and sheer intellectual enjoyment. Sigmund Freud is superbly illustrated with more than 50 major drawings and 25 vignettes by a renowned master of the pen. It remains one of the most original illustrated books of our times and a Ralph Steadman classic. AUTHOR: Ralph Steadman has been a cartoonist since 1956, starting as a caustic observer of Britain’s political and social scene. He is well known as the illustrator of Hunter S. Thompson’s Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Steadman’s work appears regularly in newspapers and magazines, including Rolling Stone and the Atlantic Monthly, and his many published books include Tales of the Weird and Alice in Wonderland. Good: Missing dust jacket, minor stains on the cloth cover, pages and binding very good. 2nd image is of the actual book.

Lavender The Grower’s Guide

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A complete, practical guide to growing lavenders. Written by internationally recognised lavender expert, Virginia McNaughton, this book contains all you need to know about lavender, its origins and history, botany, garden cultivation, propagation, pests and diseases, classification, species and cultivars. Fine: almost like new very tidy condition.

Garden Design

$15.00

Whether you have just moved into a new home and want to create a garden from scratch or simply adapt an existing plot, the informative text and structured record pages will guide you from inspiration to realization. Hardback with spiral binding, this is the place to organize your ideas, decide your priorities, find out how to survey your plot, sketch out designs and keep a photographic record of ‘befores’ and ‘afters’, as well as monitor your budget. Graph paper and storage pockets are included. Throughout is plenty of advice to help you create the garden of your dreams that fulfils your wishes and suits your lifestyle. This book is a planning tool to write in your ideas, and room to plan planting layouts. You would take it with you to your favourite nursery to show and plan your new garden. Fine: almost like new very tidy condition. Fine: almost like new very tidy condition.

No Safe Place

$6.00

No Safe Place, centers on seven days in a closely contested Presidential primary, in which political violence, abortion politics and potential scandal all converge. Kerry Kilcannon is a young senator from New Jersey, the younger brother of a murdered presidential aspirant. Now Kerry, too, is seeking the presidency. But Kerry’s past and present have begun to converge. Unknown to him, he is being stalked by Sean Burke, an anti-abortion fanatic intent on killing him before election day. And Nate Cutler, a political reporter for a national newsmagazine is trying to establish that two years before – while still married – Kilcannon had an affair with Lara Costello, another reporter covering Kilcannonm which resulted in an abortion. Through a narrative which weaves past and present, No Safe Place introduces the compelling character, Kerry Kilcannon, and raises questions about abortion politics, the gun culture in America, and the degree to which the press is – or should be – intent on exposing the private lives of political leaders. On the eve of the election, those forces converge in a sensational and shocking climax. Good: Tidy condition.

The Bronze Horseman

$6.00

A magnificent epic of love, war and Russia from the bestselling author of ‘Tully’, ‘Red Leaves’ and ‘Eleven Hours’. Leningrad 1941: the white nights of summer illuminate a city of fallen grandeur whose palaces and avenues speak of a different age, when Leningrad was known as St Petersburg. Two sisters, Tatiana and Dasha, share the same bed, living in one room with their brother and parents. The routine of their hard impoverished life is shattered on 22 June 1941 when Hitler invades Russia. For the Metanov family, for Leningrad and particularly for Tatiana, life will never be the same again. On that fateful day, Tatiana meets a brash young man named Alexander. The family suffers as Hitler’s army advances on Leningrad, and the Russian winter closes in. With bombs falling and the city under siege, Tatiana and Alexander are drawn inexorably to each other, but theirs is a love that could tear Tatiana’s family apart, and at its heart lies a secret that could mean death to anyone who hears it. Confronted on the one hand by Hitler’s vast war machine, and on the other by a Soviet system determined to crush the human spirit, Tatiana and Alexander are pitted against the very tide of history, at a turning point in the century that made the modern world. Fair: A well read copy, biding is good.

Fronting Up The Sean Fitzpatrick Story

$12.00

Fronting Up is the inside story of one of the greatest-ever All Blacks, Sean Fitzpatric. When fate intervened to make him the All Blacks Captain in 1992, little did he realise that his life was going to change forever. The low-profile Fitzpatrick proved an inspirational leader. He captured the nations heart. He bought a smile back to rugby and to the nation. He gave outstanding performances on the field and earned respect off it. Respected by coaches and players alike. Sean reveals that at times it has been a rocky journey. From his childhood weight problems, the early set backs in his career, the triumphs with Auckland and New Zealand teams in the late 80’s and his no holds-barred attitude to success. Touring, the challenges of captaincy, the pressures of a nation the scrutiny of the press all this and more is found in this excellent book. Supported by full colour photos this is a well written tribute to an international legend of the game of rugby. Fine: Very tidy condition almost like new.

Close Friends

$6.00

Close Friends celebrates the close relationship between humans and animals with a selection of mirror-image photographs by Vicky Ceelen. This book juxtaposes the world of animals and humans side by side in a simultaneous journey of gesture and movement. Good: Tidy condition.

The Book for People who Do Too Much

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‘Hard work never killed anybody.’ But Bradley Trevor Greive (BTG) wants us to know when enough’s enough! Hilarious and excruciatingly perceptive, THE BOOK FOR PEOPLE WHO DO TOO MUCH reminds us that, in fact, hard work has killed a whole bunch of people! It has also caused premature aging, unsightly baldness, and explosive indigestion and is responsible for a lot of very questionable fashion statements. Too many people drive themselves beyond reasonable limits to do more, have more, and be more. BTG points out that ironically, they often end up with a lot less. ‘It’s like climbing mountain after mountain and never taking the time to look at the view,’ he says. With his trademark combination of engaging animal photos, gentle humour, and priceless insights, BTG urges us to have the courage to say NO, and to learn to use this liberating two- letter word in a way that is amusing and empowering and won’t offend’¦ too much. Saying no can sound selfish, but by protecting our time and energy to fully enjoy our lives and pursue our true passions, we’ll ultimately have a lot more of ourselves to share with those who are most precious to us. Good: Tidy condition, very minor moisture damage to a few pages. Binding is good.

Tied to the Tracks

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Ogilvie, Georgia, is a place rooted in tradition, rich in family ties and southern hospitality. Its most famous citizen, the legendary writer Miss Zula Bragg, has finally said yes to making a documentary about her long and storied life. But Miss Zula, who can never resist stirring the pot, insists that Tied to the Tracks – a small film company from Hoboken, New Jersey – be the one to tell her story. The only problem? The company is run by free spirit Angie Mangiamele, who not so long ago had a passionate love affair with John Grant, a member of Ogilvie’s founding family and chair of the English Department at Ogilvie College, where Miss Zula still teaches.” “When Angie comes waltzing back into his life, dragging a camera crew behind, John is put off-balance – in large part because he is now engaged to a colleague, the elegant and successful Caroline Rose, daughter of a prominent local family. As Tied to the Tracks begins to dig into Miss Zula’s life and the more troubling aspects of Ogilvie’s history, John and Angie find it increasingly hard to hide their own past, and the sparks that still fly between them.” “And they aren’t the only people keeping secrets in Ogilvie. In the high heat of summer, Miss Zula, Caroline Rose, and a dozen other people scramble to unearth secrets, or to bury them once and for all. With John and Caroline’s wedding only days away, time is running out, and Angie finds herself torn between the easy truths and the hard ones, and pondering the repercussions of the choices she must make. Very Good: Very tidy condition.

The Love We Share

$6.00

‘Love will set us free’. We Share: Love captures beautiful, unforgettable moments between people in love. An exquisite collection of moving photographs and words, taken from all walks of life showing the connection and everyday love between people and the different forms it can take. Very Good: Very tidy condition, minor mark on the back cover.

If I Died, Would You Marry Again? And Other Big Questions of Married Life

$6.00

Throughout history married people, and all those others attached through bonds of love, have asked each other incredibly important questions and made poignant statements to their mates. Anna Tochter has collected the best of these exchanges in a unique and humorous gift book.

Dear Mum Thank You for Everything

$6.00

THE STUNNING AND IRRESISTIBLE FOLLOW-UP TO THE FEEL-GOOD MEGABESTSELLER OF 2000: THE BLUE DAY BOOK!!!! Entitled DEAR MUM, the book will continue the winning format of the THE BLUE DAY BOOK: outrageously cute photos of animals – this time a lot with babies (even cuter!!) with a text running underneath that will provoke fits of laughter as well as the odd tear. The book is in the form of a universal letter to a mother thanking her for all she has done for her grateful child over the years. The PERFECT present for Mum for Mother’s Day; also for those many times when you just want to say to her: Thank You For Everything. Good: Tidy condition.

The Cockney Sparrow

$5.00

“She sang with the voice of a nightingale… ifted with a beautiful soprano voice, young Clemency Skinner is forced to work as a pickpocket in order to support her crippled brother, Jack. Their feckless mother, Edith, has fallen into the clutches of unscrupulous pimp, Todd Hardiman, whose evil presence threatens their daily existence. Befriended by Ned Hawkes and his kindly mother, Nell, Clemency struggles to escape from life in the slums of Stew Lane. She finds work with a troupe of buskers run by larger than life Augustus Throop, and is spotted by the manager of the Strand Theatre. Clemency looks set for operatic stardom, but a chance meeting with the mysterious Jared Stone brings danger and intrigue and threatens to change her life forevermore… “

The Impressionist

$6.00

In India, at the birth of the last century, an infant is brought howling into the world, his remarkable paleness marking him out from his brown-skinned fellows. Revered at first, he is later cast out from his wealthy home when his true parentage is revealed. So begins Pran Nath’s odyssey of self-discovery a journey that will take him from the streets of Agra, via the red light district of Bombay, to the green lawns of England and beyond as he struggles to understand who he really is. Fair: Well Read in tidy condition, binding is good. Image is of the actual book.

Sands of Time

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A spine-tingling collection of haunting tales, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Lady of Hay. Sands of Time features two intriguing stories that pick up the fortunes of characters from Whispers in the Sand, Barbara Erskine’s captivating Egyptian novel. Still haunted by ancient mysteries, and the subject of dark intentions, Anna and Louisa must once more do battle with the past in order to survive the present. Alongside these are a host of other tales, all with a touch of the unexpected. A happily married woman has an affair – with a man who died in the First World War. Who is the little girl on the swing in the garden – and why does only Charlotte see her? And how does a traveller find herself transported suddenly from her airplane seat to the snowy Canadian wasteland below? Suspense, romance, passion, unexpected echoes of the past – vintage Barbara Erskine, and storytelling at its most compelling.

The Lake House

$12.00

Frannie O’Neill’s life turned upside down when six incredible children blew in on the wind. Rescuing them from the school that created them took all her courage and cunning, but the children captured her heart. Now the young flock wants to go back to the couple it regards as parents, and Frannie and FBI maverick Kit Brennan are suing for custody. But when the case involves the most extraordinary creatures ever to land on this earth, someone will ensure there is no happy ending. Only Max, the oldest and most remarkable of the winged children, knows that another, terrifying biological experiment is taking place. Somewhere in America, a brilliant but evil surgeon, Dr Ethan Kane, is secretly researching – performing a cruel travesty of an operation as he scoops the life from people hoping for a better future. But to complete his experiment he needs the ultimate prize – Max herself. And as the children dream of returning to the happy safety of the lake house, where for a few precious months they flew free, Kane moves ever closer… Fine: Very tidy condition.

The Bones of Paradise

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Ten years after the Seventh Calvary massacred more than two hundred Lakota men, women, and children at Wounded Knee, J. B. Bennett, a white rancher, and Star, a young Native woman, are murdered in a remote meadow on J.B.’s land. The deaths bring together the scattered members of J.B.’s family: his cunning and hard father, Drum; his estranged wife, Dulcinea; and teenage young sons, Cullen and Hayward. As the mystery of these twin deaths unfolds, the history of the dysfunctional Bennetts and their damning secrets is revealed—exposing the conflicted heart of a nation caught between past and future.

A kaleidoscopic portrait of misfits, schemers, chancers, and dreamers, Jonis Agee’s bold new novel is a panorama of America at the dawn of a new century. A beautiful evocation of this magnificent, blood-soaked land—its sweeping prairies, seas of golden grass and sandy hills, all at the mercy of two unpredictable and terrifying forces, weather and lawlessness—and the durable men and women who dared to tame it. Fair: Marks on the cover, well read, binding is good.

Australia The Timeless Continent

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The grandeur and spectacular beauty of the vast Australian landscape reveals the richness of the outback and the twentieth-century. A comprehensive book showing the natural wonders, the flora and fauna and the urban spaces of this vast island continent. Very Good: Marks on the front fly leaf, minor damage to the dustcover. Very Good: minor damage to the dustcover.

Gifts in Open Hands More Resources for the Global Community

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Gifts in Open Hands More Worship Ideas for the Global Community was inspired by the bestselling Gifts of Many Cultures: Worship Resources for the Global Community, also by Maren Tirabassi and Kathy Wonson Eddy (1995, United Church Press). Gifts in Open Hands contains multicultural liturgies, prayers, affirmations, blessings, and poetry by people from the global community. Black-and-white images for reproduction in church bulletins is included, and a new feature is the arrangement of translations so that materials in other languages are available to English-speaking as well as bilingual worship planners. There are also additional graphics and musical resources. — Publisher description.Contents : Our hands are open : resources for community worship — Our hands lift up : celebrations of seasons and days –Our hands touch God : sacraments, ceremonies, and transitions –Our hands joined around the world : resoures for justice and peace –Our hands offer : new and old treasures for the householder of God. Fine: Very Tidy Condition. nb No sticker on the front cover.

The Hilarious Cameron Letters

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The Hilarious! Cameron Letters By Neil CameronIn the new millennium, gadabout Kiwi Neil Cameron returns to New Zealand on the urging of then prime minister Helen Clark who says there’s never been better time for young people to return home and find work. Neil finds this is not the case. He begins applying for jobs and sets his sights high — writing to well-known individuals and organisations in search of a plum job that will exercise his talents and make him lots of money. Quickly, the letters start to question basic tenets of New Zealand life, and his correspondence becomes increasingly hilarious. Fine: Very tidy condition

Our People > Our Place > Our Food

$12.00

Published by the Christchurch Polytechnic of Technology, Food and Hospitality, a Centennial publication. This book is a collection of recipes from the Food and Hospitality discipline of the Polytechnic. Renown for graduates going on to work in world famous restaurants this book takes the best of their recipes and combines them in one easy to read and easy to follow collection. Using easily resourced ingredients this book is a must for the home chef who wants to produce a meal to remember. Starters, Mains and After’s: with 38 recipes it is the perfect book for every kitchen. As New, an off the shelf copy.

Minding Frankie

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Noel and Lisa adore their little girl, Frankie, and with the help of their friends, Declan and Fiona, Lizzie and Muttie and Aidan and Signora, they work hard to give her a happy and secure home. But in fact neither of them are Frankie’s parents. They are there first because of a promise, and they stayed because Frankie has become a life-line to them both. For Noel, looking after Frankie has been his salvation. An alcoholic, he knew nothing about Frankie until her mother told him she was pregnant, he was the father, and she needed him to take care of the baby. Lisa gave up a good job for the man she loved, determined to help him set up his business. But nothing turned out as expected. Not everyone is keen to support Noel and Lisa in their efforts. Marian is a social worker, and absolutely sure an ex-alcoholic is not a suitable parent. But her own life is not as straightforward as she would have everyone believe… Very Good: Minor marks on the front fly leaf.

The Pindar Diamond

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Venice, 1604. When rumours of a spectacularly rare and priceless diamond begin to circulate amongst the gamblers and courtesans of the Venetian demi-monde, the Levant Company merchant, Paul Pindar, becomes convinced that the jewel is somehow linked to the fate of his former love, Celia Lamprey. As his obsession with the mysterious stone grows it becomes clear that there are other, more sinister forces at play. Is the diamond real, or is it just a trick to lure him to his ruin? The Pindar Diamond moves from the canals of Venice to the coasts of Dalmatia, from a famed physic garden in the Venetian lagoon to the secret corridors of a convent – a tale of lust, love, greed, wealth and danger set among the Levant traders in the early years of the seventeenth century. Written in the exquisitely evocative style that is Katie Hickman’s trademark, this is a gripping and superbly told story that goes as deeply into history as into the human heart. Very Good: Very tidy condition.

Turn to God, Rejoice in Hope Bible Studies, Meditations, Liturgical Aids

$8.00

“Turn to God – Rejoice in Hope” is a theme often derived from Romans 12:12, encouraging believers to find strength, joy, and spiritual comfort in God amidst life’s challenges. It promotes active, patient faith through prayer, relying on confidence in God’s promises rather than immediate circumstances. Core Aspects of “Turn to God – Rejoice in Hope” Scriptural Basis: Based on Romans 12:12, which reads “Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer” (or “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer”). Active Hope: This hope is not just optimism, but a firm, confident trust in God’s promises and ultimate redemption. Endurance in Tribulation: The message encourages maintaining a positive outlook (rejoicing) even during, or despite, trials (tribulation/affliction). Consistent Prayer: A vital part of this lifestyle is continuous, persistent prayer, which keeps one connected to God, offering both joys and burdens. Theological & Ecumenical Context: This phrase was used as a major theme for the Eighth Assembly of the World Council of Churches in 1996, highlighting a global call for Christian hope and unity. Essentially, it is a call to move away from despair and toward a life of expectant joy, relying on divine strength to navigate difficult times.

The Intellectual Revolution Selections from Euripides, Thucydides and Plato

$5.00

The first part of the JACT Greek course is Reading Greek. It consists of two volumes, one of text and one of grammar, vocabulary and exercises and gives the student a thorough introduction to Attic Greek as well as to Herodotus and Homer. A World of Heroes and The Intellectual Revolution are designed to take students on from Reading Greek and to give them a graded introduction to six of Ancient Greece’s most important authors. Poor: This book has seen considerable use. Significant mars on the cover, binding is good.

Reading Greek Text and Vocabulary

$12.00

First published in 1978, Reading Greek has become a best-selling one-year introductory course in ancient Greek for students and adults. It combines the best of modern and traditional language-learning techniques and is used widely in schools, summer schools and universities across the world. It has also been translated into several foreign languages. This volume contains a narrative adapted entirely from ancient authors, including Herodotus, Euripides, Aristophanes and Demosthenes, in order to encourage students rapidly to develop their reading skills. Generous support is provided with vocabulary. At the same time, through the texts and numerous illustrations, students will receive a good introduction to Greek culture, and especially that of Classical Athens. The accompanying Grammar and Exercises volume provides full grammatical support together with numerous exercises at different levels, Greek-English and English-Greek vocabularies, a substantial reference grammar and language surveys. Good: Tidy condition.

The Secret

$14.00

The tenth anniversary edition of the book that changed lives in profound ways. In 2005, a groundbreaking feature-length movie revealed the great mystery of the universe — The Secret. In 2006, Rhonda Byrne followed with a book that became a worldwide bestseller. Everything you have ever wanted – unlimited joy, health, money, relationships, love, youth – is now at your very fingertips. The Secret is an enigma that has existed throughout the history of mankind. It has been discovered, coveted, suppressed, hidden, lost, and recovered. It has been hunted down, stolen, and bought for vast sums of money. A number of exceptional men and women discovered The Secret and went on to become regarded as the greatest human beings who ever lived. Among them: Plato, Leonardo, Galileo, Napoleon, Hugo, Beethoven, Lincoln, Edison, Einstein and Carnegie, to name but a few. Fragments of The Secret have been found in oral traditions, literature, religions, and philosophies throughout the centuries. For the first time, all the pieces of The Secret come together in an incredible, life-changing revelation. The riveting, practical knowledge leads readers to a greater understanding of how they can be the masters of their own lives. The Secret offers guidance on how to apply this powerful knowledge to your life in every area from health to wealth, to success and relationships, so you can obtain everything you’ve always wanted. No matter who you are, no matter where you are right now, no matter what you want–when you realize The Secret you can have anything. As New: Very tidy condition an off the shelf copy.

Trackers

$8.00

Lemmer’s first rule is: “Don’t get involved.” A highly skilled bodyguard with a violent, criminal past, he has settled into a quiet life in Loxton, South Africa, where the rural tranquility has helped to calm his explosive temper. But when a wealthy farmer asks for his help in smuggling a pair of rare black rhinos out of Zimbabwe (where they are murdered for their horns), he has a hard time saying no. Before he knows it, Lemmer is on a small airplane, zipping across the border, an airsickness bag in his hand and a military-grade shotgun at his feet. Soon, he will regret the trip very much.
In “Trackers,” internationally-acclaimed thriller writer Deon Meyer expertly weaves together Lemmer’s story with a missing person investigation and the machinations of a top intelligence agency. Wielding a phenomenal cast of characters, Meyer delves deep into the people, the breathtaking landscapes, and the politics and problems of this fascinating country. A #1 best-seller in South Africa, “Trackers” is an insightful novel that will take your breath away. mortal danger. Good: Tidy condition.

Gideon

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Carl Granville is a would-be novelist who is beginning to think his writing career is going nowhere fast, when he is approached by the hottest editor in town and given a six figure sum to fictionalise a fifty-year-old diary. Sworn to secrecy and on a tight deadline, Carl is close to finishing when the editor is murdered … and with hours Carl has been fingered as the killer. He’s only got one person to turn to, his ex-lover Amanda. With an unknown demon on his tail he manages to get to Washington, but the demon has extraordinary resources, and Amanda too is drawn into the nightmare. They have only one option – to track down the author of the original diary and the place where the events related in it took placeand the true identity of Gideon. But someone knows where they are headed and are certain they’ll never get there. Told with spectacular pace, peopled with tough but vulnerable characters, Russell Andrews’ first novel marks the debut of a bestselling name. V. Good: Very tidy condition

Liberal Evangelism

$8.00

This text challenges the assumption that evangelism is best left to the Evangelicals; and it demonstrates the vital contribution that liberal Christianity can make to sharing the good news of God in this generation. The author defines liberalism in terms of openness, honesty and adaptability. Good: Tidy condition.

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