CHILDREN’S ENCYCLOPEDIAS AND DICTIONARIES – Page 5

The Message New Testament with Psalms and Proverbs

$8.00

Like having a conversation with a dear friend, The Message New Testament with Psalms and Proverbs is presents God’s Word in the language and rhythms of today. A contemporary translation of the bible. Fair: Tidy condition.

The Matarese Countdown

$7.00

The Matarese Dynasty, an international cabal of powerbrokers and their hired assassins, is back in all its glory and evil. This time the only man who can stop them is running out of time and evidence. Good: Tidy condition.

The King Slayer

$6.00

The usurper
Elizabeth Grey’s former master Blackwell, now revealed as terrifying dark wizard, has crowned himself King of Anglia.
The healer
And little did she expect that handing over the powers of her stigma to save the life of the boy she loves would change him beyond all recognition.
The assassin
With only her own strength and skill to rely on now, can Elizabeth hope to overcome Blackwell?
And must she sacrifice herself in the attempt?

Fair: Tidy condition.

A Source Book of Ships

$6.00

A collection of monochrome photos and drawings covering ancient ships from Egypt 1600BCE through to the 1970s. Includes Navel, Cargo and Passenger ships. A pocket reference book for ships from the past. Each page has a featured ship and a brief description of the ship. Fair: Sun aged Pages, minor damage to the back of the dust cover.

On the Front Lines of Leadership: Sub-Unit Command on Operations

$8.00

Rare Book: In Harm’s Way: On the Front Lines of Leadership – Sub-Unit Command on Operations, edited by Bernd Horn. This collection examines the realities of small-unit military leadership during active operations. Drawing on firsthand experiences and case studies from Canadian military personnel, the book explores the pressures, decisions, and ethical challenges faced by junior officers and non-commissioned leaders in combat and operational environments. It focuses on how leadership is tested “in harm’s way,” emphasizing responsibility, adaptability, teamwork, and decision-making under extreme conditions. The essays provide insight into modern military command and the human side of operational leadership. Military, Command Structure, Ethics, Discipline, Training, War.

After the War

$14.00

“From this day forward – when Evie uttered those words, they were about day-to-day survival in the midst of a world war. How could she have envisaged the future that lay ahead with her Kiwi soldier in the rural Bay of Plenty after the war? A future of triumph and tragedy, heaven and hell – and hiraeth for her Welsh homeland that would last as long as she lived.”–Publisher’s description.

The Wonderful World of Knowledge: Dinosaurs

$6.00

This series of books from Disney, takes young children on an adventure with all the classic Disney characters. Mickey Mouse, Donald, Goofy and others take us on a journey through the time of the dinosaurs. The front page helps the parents to understand how to use the book to get the best learning opportunity for their children. Best suited to children Ages 6+ Good: There is a minor tear in the back fly leaf, otherwise the book is in excellent condition.

The Trouble with Mr Harris

$5.00

The trouble with Mr harris was impatience. he was always chivvying people, and no one in the village was used to that. The old postmaster had always had plenty of time, and they did’t take kindly to this grumpy and impatient man. The villagers even went as far as organizing a protest meeting about him before he proved he wasn’t such a bad chap at all. Then they felt ashamed of themselves, and couldn’t do enough to make him feel at home. Fair: Scuff marks along the top and bottom edges, Otherwise in good condition, binding is very good.

Battle Axe

$6.00

“A thousand years ago the Acharites drove the Forbidden from their land. Now strange sightings along Achar′s northern border foreshadow their return. The barbaric tribes of the Ravensbund are pouring south with tales of fearsome beings who feed on the terror of their prey. Axis, bastard son of the dead Princess Rivkah, is sent to the battlefront of Gorkenfort with his elite Axe-Wielders. Once there, he must hand over command to his hated half-brother, Borneheld. But travelling north, Axis falls in love with Faraday – Borneheld′s bethrothed, and meets two priests who challenge the very essence of his beliefs. The Sentinels walk the land, the TreeFriend has been found, and the people of the Plough, the Wing and the Horn must set aside their differences and unite under one leader against the evil rising in the North…” – HarperCollins website. Fair: Sun faded pages otherwise in tidy condition, binding is very good.

Girl from the South

$8.00

Multi-million copy bestselling author Joanna Trollope‘s sharp eye for family relationships and the intricacies of being human will appeal to readers of Erica James, Elizabeth Noble and Amanda Prowse. Full of her customary wit and wonderfully sharp characterisation, Girl from the South is an enthralling novel you won’t be able to put down.

‘She writes so beautifully…’ — Evening Standard
‘Joanna Trollope is a wonderful novelist of domestic detail… Girl From the South is, like all her books, a really good read, spiked with insight’ — Observer
‘Finely-observed family tensions’ — Sunday Mirror
‘At the heart of Trollope’s tightly written, acutely observed novel is what it means to be a family’ — New Statesman
‘Couldn’t stop reading it’ — ***** Reader review
‘ I was really sorry to get to the end of it’ — ***** Reader review
‘Absorbing. Loved it’ — ***** Reader review
‘A must read’ — ***** Reader review
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CAN LONG-TERM HOPES AND DREAMS HOLD FAST IN THE FACE OF AN EXOTIC WIND OF CHANGE?

Gillon – red-haired, intelligent, vulnerable – comes to London to escape from the demands of her wealthy, conventional, socially superior family in Charleston, South Carolina. An art historian, she has a chance meeting with Tilly, whose long-term boyfriend Henry is a wildlife photographer who is finding it hard to commit.

Before long Gillon has moved into their flat, replacing Henry’s old mate William, William’s on-off-girlfriend Susie, and a lots of mess and disorganisation. Things are changing, and Tilly finds it difficult to accept that her dreams of settling down with Henry are receding further into the distance, especially when Henry announces that he is going to South Carolina to photograph the abundant wildlife of the area.

There, Henry is wholly seduced by the charms of Charleston, by Gillon’s family, and by the old patrician way of life which presents itself. The rules seem to be changing, the time passing by, and the future is becoming less and less certain… Good: Tidy condition.

Red Haze Australians & New Zealanders in Vietnam

$8.00

The Vietnam War was like no other the Australians and New Zealanders had fought. There was no front-line, no safe zone, no glory. In the jungles, the Vietcong seemed to be everywhere and nowhere – and winning. To find the Vietcong, a country was torn apart. In questioning why they were there, Australia and New Zealand almost tore themselves apart. 12 yrs+

The Soldier’s Return

$6.00

Set in post-World War II England, the novel follows Sam Richardson as he returns home to Wigton, Cumbria, in 1946 after serving in the Burma campaign — often called the “Forgotten War.” Though the town appears unchanged, Sam himself has been deeply affected by combat and struggles to reconnect with civilian life. His young son barely remembers him, while his wife Ellen has developed a new sense of independence during the war years. As the family attempts to rebuild their relationships, tensions grow between loyalty, love, trauma, and the desire for a different future. The novel is an intimate and moving exploration of war’s lasting impact on ordinary lives. Fair: Tidy condition.

Crimea Michael Pope, 110th Regiment, 1853-1857

$6.00

September 1854 It seemed like an age, lying there waiting for the order to continue our advance. All the while, from the heights beyond the river the Russian artillery fired upon us and from the front we heard the crackle of musket fire as our skirmishers pushed theirs back. Cannonballs passed over our heads with a sound not unlike tearing cloth, and struck the ground in front of us, throwing up earth. At first I was not afraid, for the men talked and laughed among them selves, even when they were showered with soil. Then we began to suffer our first losses… Fair: Tidy condition.

Rapid Descent

$5.00

Rapid Descent

Gwen Hunter

The kayak trip was supposed to be a honeymoon. But when Nell and Joe Stevens are caught in a flash flood, Nell is swept under, trapped and loses consciousness. When she awakes, safe on shore, she finds a note from Joe, explaining that he has gone for help. He never returns. The search that follows raises more questions than answers. About the family he never mentioned, who arrive in Nell’s sleepy hometown. The enormous inheritance. And worse, the question whispered by the locals: is Nell responsible? Always hoping for Joe’s return, Nell tries to put the rumours behind her. But as years slip past, Nell craves answers. She takes to the river again in search of the truth and finds that jealousy, desperation and deception can pull you under faster than churning water – and you may never resurface.

Poor: Creases on the cover.

That Camden Summer

$6.00

When Roberta Jewett arrives in Camden, Maine, she hopes for a new start in the town where she grew up. It is 1916 and a woman divorced is a woman shunned. Only Gabriel Farley treats her with respect, but it is only when an act of violence brings them together that they can acknowledge their love. Good: Very tidy condition.

Daemons are Forever

$12.00

The Drood family is all that stands between Humanity and all the forces of darkness. They were supposed to protect the world, but ended up ruling it. Eddie Drood discovered the lies at the heart of his family, and brought them down. For his sins, they put him in charge: to run the family, and to redeem it.

Eddie feels the need to prove to the world that the Drood family is as strong as it ever was. So he decides to wipe out one of Humanity’s greatest enemies, the soul eaters known as the Loathly Ones. But once started on this venture, he discovers that the Loathly Ones are just the forerunners of something far worse; the Many-Angled Ones, the Hungry Gods, descending from a higher dimension to consume every living thing in this world.

Eddie Drood has got his work cut out for him . . .

Encyclopaedia of Pistols and Revolvers

$10.00

The Encyclopedia of Pistols and Revolvers provides an authoritative source of information for collectors, professional shooters, recreational shooters or armchair enthusiasts. It contains more than 400 colour photographs.’ Very Good: Very tidy condition.

Love and Marriage

$6.00

All the world loves a wedding, the first step in the great journey of a married partnership. In this varied collection, Anne Townsend leads the reader from the wedding celebration and the early days of marriage through the clouds and sunshine, the tears and the laughter, to the understanding and love that can be shared in the later years of married life. Engaged couples, newly weds, couples watching the anniversaries fly past can all share the happiness – and the wisdom – of this book. Good: Tidy condition.

The Perfect Gift

$6.00

A woman of rare passion

When Maggie Kincade arrives at Draycott Abbey, she is stunned to fell that the weathered stone walls offer a safe haven fron the dangers of her past. The tranquil English manor soothes her troubled soul’until her peace is shattered by the tall, sexy Scotsman who claims he’s been sent to protect her. From the start, Maggie bristles under Jared MacNeill’s piercing scrutiny’yet his very touch jolts her, heart and soul.

A highland hero with a granite code of honor

Jared arrives at the hauntingly beautiful abbey under protest vowing this assignment will be his very last. But he is enchanted by the breathtaking American assigned to his care, for beneath her bravado he senses a woman desperately in need of help. Despite all his honorable vows, Maggie’s bravery intrigues him and her slightest touch enflames his deepest passions. When an old danger stalks Maggie to the high hills of Scotland, Jared swears to move heaven and earth to keep her safe.

Fair: Tidy condition

The Learning Revolution Your 21st Century Passport : for Families, Students, Teachers, Managers, Trainers

$10.00

This influential education and self-development book explores how learning can be transformed for the modern world. The authors argue that traditional schooling methods are outdated and present practical techniques for faster, more engaging, and more effective learning for children and adults alike. Covering topics such as accelerated learning, creativity, brain-based teaching, technology in education, and lifelong learning, the book combines research, case studies, and hands-on strategies aimed at students, teachers, parents, and business leaders. It promotes the idea that learning should be enjoyable, personalized, and adaptable to the rapidly changing demands of the 21st century.

Staying in Love – The Top Secrets of Great Relationships

$8.00

There is no one right way to build a healthy, happy sexual relationship. It’s a living ongoing process that takes place through many interactions and conversations over time as you learn to know each other and how to be together. This book is designed as a manual to guide you through a process to build a happy sexual relationship.

Three Moon Lagoon

$5.00

The Bunyip which lives in the Three Moon Lagoon has been stealing Hannah’s dreams. When Hannah and her sister Tilsa become locked in a time warp, she must confront the Bunyip by drinking the awful slime it leaves in a billy beside the swamp.

The Extraordinary Magics of Emma McDade

$6.00

SUMMARY : Emma McDade seemed just like an ordinary little girl, but, she was not ordinary at all, for she could perform extraordinary magics and heroic feats. An Ideal book to read to a child of 5 to 8 years old. Good: very tidy condition. minor marks on the front fly leaf.

Streetwise Parenting

$10.00

Glenn Compain is an Auckland frontline policeman working largely with troubled youth, and he’s seen things that would haunt your nightmares. Violent gangs, rampant drug and alcohol abuse, soul-destroying promiscuity, parents unwilling or unable to tackle the mess their kids are making of their young lives. Glenn’s experience has taught him that every child is at risk at some stage during their formative years; that there are many influences in their lives that their parents can’t hope to control. His message is that it is the parents’ job to give their children the skills to make good decisions when the tough times come. By sharing his own story and experiences from the frontline Glenn gives concerned parents the tools they need to spot the danger signs for their children themselves. While he doesn’t claim to have all the answers, his commonsense approach and experience with troubled youth make his insight and ideas valuable tools to empower parents. A book for parents, teachers and social workers, this streetwise, straight talking look at today’s world will have everyone talking.

Glenn Compain is of Maori, Samoan, African American and French ancestry. At 19 he led a team of voluntary aid workers to Uganda, where they worked with orphans and child soldiers during the civil war. In 2004 he co-founded the Village Community Services Trust with ex All Black Michael Jones, which continues to deliver mentoring to over 500 young people at risk in schools across Auckland. In 2005 he was approached to contribute to the Team Up campaign, a nationwide Ministry of Education campaign featuring Tana Umaga. In 2006 he was commissioned by land Transport NZ to develop a resource to address the high level of road fatalities amongst Maori and PI youth. A compelling and charismatic speaker, Glenn Compain is a powerful new addition to the HarperCollins social and parenting list, and follows in the footsteps of Celia Lashlie and Nigel Latta. Very Good: In very tidy condition.

A Festival of Trees An Adventure in Israel

$6.00

Donald Duck and his grandmother visit friends who live on a kibbutz in Israel and participate in the Tu Bishevat tree-planting celebration. This is an ideal book to introduce children to other countries cultures and customs. Good: Tidy condition. Minor marks on the cover, this book has never been read.

Rain Men The Madness of Cricket

$6.00

This text is aimed at the cricket devotee; at the person who listens to the Test Match special on a motorway and narrowly avoids crashing whenever someone takes a wicket; at the weekend player who happily gives up his valuable afternoon to be given out for 0 by an umpire who can’t quite remember the lbw law; and at anyone who has ever worshipped at the shrine of Richie Benaud.

The Modern Woman’s Guide to Domestic Bliss Household Hints and Tips

$12.00

The Modern Woman’s Guide to Domestic Bliss: Household hints and tips is filled with ideas, shortcuts and good advice on all sorts of things. From it you will learn how to cook the perfect steak, bath a screaming baby, get sweat stains out of a T-shirt, organise the junk drawer, and singlehandedly strip and re-polish your living room floorboards. And that’s only the beginning.The Modern Woman’s Guide to Domestic Bliss is structured for easy reference, with the following sections: * Organisation: Planning ahead, getting rid of clutter, creating a productive home * Housework: Cleaning, home laundry, clothes care with fabrics guide, care of furniture and valuables, stain removal guide, ideas for streamlining everyday tasks * Food and drink: Cooking and serving shortcuts, basic kitchen inventory, useful recipes * Gardening: Planning and managing a garden, easy-to-care-for plants, flower arranging, houseplants * DIY repairs and maintenance: Painting and decorating, choosing the right tools for the job, measuring and buying * Crafts: How to knit, sew, embroider, crochet and more * Child care: Feeding babies and toddlers, day-to-day care * Pets: Choosing and caring for pets, training * Health and safety: Basic first aid, action for emergencies, home security * Law and Finance: Money saving tips, advice on legal situations, consumer rights An essential reference book for every Kiwi household, The Modern Woman’s Guide to Domestic Bliss is also the ideal gift for soon-to-be and current homemakers.

Granta 87:Jubilee (25th Anniversary Issue)

$8.00

A collection of short stories and articles by respected authors and journalists. Nineteen stories that will touch your heart and questioning your world. A celebration of Granta’s first quarter century with new writing from the writers who made its reputation, including Martin Amis, Paul Auster, William Boyd, Amit Chaudhul, Richard Ford, James Hamilton-Paterson, Jan Morris, Blake Morrison, Jayne Anne Phillips, Paul Theroux and Edmund White. An easy book to pick up and read.

Bollygum

$6.00

Amongst our forests and woodlands there are untouched pockets where time stands still. This is a book about one such place and the creatures that dwell in its valley. It tells the story of Bollygum, a little possum who is moved from the city to the bush, and the friendship that develops between her and the creatures of this precious valley. It is a tale of friendship, courage and adventure with an environmental message.

The Rabbit who Wants to Fall Asleep A New Way of Getting Children to Sleep

$5.00

HELPING YOUNG CHILDREN TO SLEEP:The groundbreaking No. 1 bestseller is sure to turn nightly bedtime battles into a loving and special end-of-day ritual. This child-tested, parent-approved story uses an innovative technique that brings a calm end to any child’s day.

Do you struggle with getting your child to fall asleep?
Join parents all over the world who have embraced The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep as their new nightly routine.
When Roger can’t fall asleep, Mummy Rabbit takes him to see Uncle Yawn, who knows just what to do. Children will join Roger on his journey and be lulled to sleep alongside their new friend.
Carl-Johan Forssen Ehrlin’s simple story uses a unique and distinct language pattern that will help your child relax and fall asleep-at bedtime or naptime.
Reclaim bedtime today!
Praise for The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep–
“Tired parents of planet earth – this is what you’ve been waiting for… If you don’t already have a copy, you need to order one quick sharp” – Metro
“The most peaceful bedtime we have had in months” – Daily Mail
Good: Minor marks on the cover and spine.

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