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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time

$6.00

OVER TEN MILLION COPIES SOLD: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a murder mystery novel like no other. The detective, and narrator, is Christopher Boone. Christopher is fifteen and has Asperger’s Syndrome. He knows a very great deal about maths and very little about human beings. He loves lists, patterns and the truth. He hates the colours yellow and brown and being touched. He has never gone further than the end of the road on his own, but when he finds a neighbour’s dog murdered he sets out on a terrifying journey which will turn his whole world upside down. ‘Outstanding…a stunningly good read’ Observer ‘Mark Haddon’s portrayal of an emotionally dissociated mind is a superb achievement… Wise and bleakly funny’ Ian McEwan Winner of the Whitbread Book of the Year **ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE 21st CENTURY** Marks on the cover and front fly leaf, significant staining on some pages. Binding is very good.

Like a Hammer Shattering Rock Hearing the Gospels Today

$12.00

Renowned Catholic author Megan McKenna celebrates her 50th book with a controversial interpretation of the Gospels of Mark, Matthew, Luke, and John and what they mean for the Church and society today. In many ways, modern audiences have become so familiar with the gospels that we’ve stopped listening and integrating their wisdom into our everyday lives. Acclaimed author Megan McKenna explores the messages of the four gospels in the context of daily life when they were originally written and interprets their meaning for our modern world. While some argue for the development of new gospels for the 21st century, McKenna argues that we haven’t paid due attention to the ones we already have; in many cases, we’ve ignored sections of these teachings entirely and twisted their meaning to suit our own agendas. McKenna breaks it down, gospel by gospel, and shows us how the lessons of Jesus’s apostles continue to resonate. Very tidy condition.

Any Way You Want Me

$6.00

On paper, Sadie’s got it all – the partner, the children, the house. But in real life, that doesn’t feel quite enough. Sadie can’t help harking back to the time when she was a career woman by day and a party animal by night. And what happened to feeling like a sex kitten, anyway? The only sleepless nights she’s getting now are due to the baby. Maybe a little reinvention is the answer… Sadie can’t resist creating a fictitious online identity for herself as a hot TV producer. It’s only a bit of harmless fun…until truth and fantasy become dangerously tangled. It isn’t long before she’s wondering if the exciting alter ego she has dreamed up really is the kind of person she wants to be after all… Wry, funny and with a wonderful twist in the tale, Any Way You Want Me is an enchanting novel of infidelity, motherhood and friends reunited that heralds the debut of a lovely new voice in fiction. Tidy condition. minor stains on some pages, binding is good.

Can We Still Believe the Bible

$10.00

Can we still believe the Bible? And does it really matter? Inspired by his regular interactions with a teen Bible class, Bryan Ball addresses these questions in the context of the beginning of the 21st century. Delving into the study of the history, language, cultures, archaeology, prophecy and the world today, Can We Still Believe the Bible? Will take you on a journey through the strongest evidence available to answer these vital questions. Very tidy condition, minor marks on front fly leaf.

Uprising A Revolution of the Soul

$6.00

We are all, as Erwin Raphael McManus states, broken pieces of the image of God. And as Christians, too often we talk about God’s ability to change lives without fully understanding how to access that power. The reason is simple: we ourselves have never been radically transformed. McManus explains how many people unknowingly block God from changing us and teaches readers the “texture of the heart” required to unleash God’s transforming power within us. He also demonstrates the passion and purpose that lie ahead when we undertake the journey that leads us to the true source, the very character of God. Fascinating stories from McManus’s personal life and ministry, paired with fresh biblical teaching and profound insights, will astonish and challenge readers to break free from negative habits, destructive emotions, and other strongholds that hinder lasting transformation and to turn toward a life marked by enlightenment, nobility, and virtue. This book is showing significant signs of wear. A previous reader has marked the text through out the book. Binding is good.

The Hope: A Guide to Sacred Activism

$10.00

“Every age has its teachers, who keep the eternal truths alive for all of us,” writes Marianne Williamson, the best-selling author of The Age of Miracles. “In the case of Andrew Harvey, the light he sheds is like a meteor burst across the inner sky.” In The Hope, Andrew Harvey offersnot only a guide to discovering your divine purpose but also the blueprint for a better world. It consists of the necessary elements that can inspire greatness in each of us. Based on Harvey’s concepts of Sacred Activism, a global initiative designed to save the world from its downward spiral of greed, pain, and self-destruction, the book is an enlightening text that reflects our world today, while in turn, shapes our future. There are seven laws of Sacred Activism that have the potential to transform our world. Each law, in its own unique way, promotes love above all other impulses. Sacred Activism is about finding gratitude, forgiveness, and compassion; it is about opening yourself up to the kindness within you, letting go of pain, and making a conscious choice to help heal the world. Learn how to incorporate a spiritual practice into your life, transform anger into positive energy, and take part in a global community. Reclaim a world that for too long has been driven by selfishness and hatred. Discover the infinite joy of giving. Turn away from everything you have been and done and believed, and dive into the consciousness of a divine love that embraces all beings. While the future may appear bleak, The Hope provides practical advice to all those who want positive change. Very tidy condition

The Secrets of Strangers

$8.00

Five strangers, one cafe – and the day that everything changed. A regular weekday morning veers drastically off-course for a group of strangers whose paths cross in a London cafe – their lives never to be the same again when an apparently crazed gunman holds them hostage. But there is more to the situation than first meets the eye and as the captives grapple with their own inner demons, the line between right and wrong starts to blur. Will the secrets they keep stop them from escaping with their lives? Tidy condition

Silent But Deadly

$8.00

“For Chef Le Squelch and his giant, greasy food monsters, revenge is a dish best served cold. And the main course on Le Squelch’s revenge menu is Shayden Lee, aka Silent Death. Le Squelch is cooking up a storm and Fart Club are the only ones who can stop him. But first, Shayden must deal with family intolerances and her own need to prove she’s a five-star superhero. Will Le Quelch get his just desserts, or will Fart Club get eaten alive?” — Amazon website. Full Colour. Very tidy condition, as new.

Booger Butt Boogie (Fartboy, 6)

$6.00

Sparkletown is in the grip of a DISGUSTING dance sensation! The Disco Boogeyman is using his slimy sweat and gross boogers to turn everyone into horrible dancing zombies. Fartboy’s the only one with the power to stop the demented dance villain, but there’s just one problem: Fartboy can’t dance! And he is PETRIFIED of being found out. Can the stinky superhero get his groove on in time? Sparkletown’s fate depends on it! Very tidy condition, as news.

Doubledippers

$8.00

Delightful Bigsies and Littles are back, showcasing the importance of being kind and helping others. There are three simply illustrated, playful stories in this graphic novel-style volume, each one featuring two friends, Big Blue and Little Blue. Each story is connected by a wellbeing theme, and is designed to offer children coping strategies for navigating friendships, understanding emotional responses, and the importance of mindfulness and being yourself. Full colour. Very tidy condition as new.

Netball Newbie

$6.00

“Liz Watson loves reading, baking, and hanging out with her BFF, Katie. But there’s one thing she loves the most … netball. Read all about it in her diary! Liz’s best friend, Katie, has signed up to a try-out day at the local netball club, and Liz decides to give it a go too! But she’s never played netball before. What if the rest of the team don’t like her? What if she can’t shoot a goal? What if she forgets all the rules? Will she be the next netball star?”–Publisher’s description. Illustrated. Very tidy condition, as new.

The Art of Getting Noticed

$8.00

Meet Bigfoot and Nessie! Yes, that Bigfoot and Nessie. Only… Well, things are a little complicated right now. Bigfoot is having trouble fitting in with his family. He can never quite manage to get himself into the picture, much to the disappointment of his mum, dad, and sister, who always want to be in the spotlight. When he meets Nessie, who’s equally desperate to get away from the cameras, he begins to ask himself the ultimate question: What’s the price of fame after all? Very tidy condition, as new.

Barkley (the Puppy Place #66)

$6.00

Welcome to the Puppy Place! Where every puppy finds a home. Welcome to the Puppy Place! Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home. Barkley takes Lizzies breath away… literally! Barkley, the Great Pyrenees, is a ball of energy, and far too big for the apartment he has been living in. Lizzie does her best to teach him manners, but she can’t make him smaller! Then Lizzie stumbles on what just might be the perfect place for this protective, patient pup. Can Lizzie help Barkley get settled in his dream home? Very tidy condition as new.

The Women

$8.00

Their friendship changed lives. Their bravery changed history. ‘Women can be heroes, too’. When twenty-year-old nursing student, Frances “Frankie” McGrath, hears these unexpected words, it is a revelation. Raised on California’s idyllic Coronado Island and sheltered by her conservative parents, she has always prided herself on doing the right thing, being a good girl. But in 1965 the world is changing, and she suddenly imagines a different path for her life. When her brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she impulsively joins the Army Nurses Corps and follows his path. As green and inexperienced as the young men sent to Vietnam to fight, Frankie is overwhelmed by the chaos and destruction of war, as well as the unexpected trauma of coming home to a changed America. Frankie will also discover the true value of female friendship and the heartbreak that love can cause.Readers love The Women: ‘Three little words. ‘They were there’. Superb. Immersive. Shocking’ ‘This book turned me into an absolute sobbing mess . . . So well written and utterly heartbreaking as well as uplifting, joyful and empowering’ ‘Compelling and heartbreaking. It released all kind of emotions in me, and has left me wanting to know more about the Vietnam war’ ‘Hard to put down. Left with a book hangover. . . The best book I’ve read in a long time’ Tidy copy, minor marks on the cover.

Lionboy

$8.00

Charlie Ashanti, the hero of LIONBOY, speaks cat – the language of all cats wild and domestic alike. His unusual talent helps him on his quest to find his kidnapped parents who have discovered a cure for asthma. The local cats of his home town (a futuristic London) start him on his search to solve the mystery of his missing parents, which leads him across the channel on board a circus ship bound for Paris. It is on this wonderful vessel that Charlie establishes a close relationship with the homesick circus lions who become his accomplices. But Charlie is in danger, for close behind him on his trail, is a crony of the mysterious group who have kidnapped his parents. They want Charlie too. Tidy condition

How to Raise Your Grown-Ups (Hubert Horatio, Book 1)

$12.00

Hubert Horatio Bartle Bobton-Trent is back in this hilarious and gloriously illustrated book for ages six and up from the superstar creator of Clarice Bean and Charlie and Lola, Lauren Child. “These stories are about the days when the Bobton-Trents had it cushy, very cushy indeed.” The Bobton-Trent seniors certainly know how to make the most of their extravagant wealth – socialising, doing things, buying things and generally being more than a little bit … irresponsible… Luckily for them, their son Hubert Horatio is an exceptionally intelligent, talented and sensible child. Unluckily for Hubert, this tends to mean that a lot of his spare time is spent steering his rather unruly set of grown-ups out of trouble. Legendary children’s writer and Waterstones Children’s Laureate 2017-2019 Lauren Child revisits one of her most popular characters in these brand-new, laugh-out-loud stories about the rather unconventional Bobton-Trents! Illustrated. The perfect gift for children aged six and up. Very tidy condition, as new.

Into the Wilderness

$6.00

It is December of 1792. Elizabeth Middleton leaves her comfortable English estate to join her family in a remote New York mountain village. It is a place unlike any she has ever experienced. And she meets a man unlike any she has ever encountered – a white man dressed like a Native American, Nathanial Booner, known to the Mohawk people as Between-Two-Lives. Determined to provide schooling for all the children of the village, she soons finds herself locked in conflict with the local slave owners as well as her own family. Interweaving the fate of the Mohawk Nation with the destiny of two lovers, Sara Donati’s compelling novel creates a complex, profound, passionate portrait of an emerging America. Minor creases & marks on the cover, minor stains on some pages. Binding is good.

Ozland

$8.00

The world is in shambles and it needs a ruler to clean it up. A ruler who is good, kind, and fair. Someone like the former king of Germany. But he’s dead…or is he? There’s a rumour that the king has been hidden away in a secret land, where only the worthiest can find him. But is one girl enough to find a long-dead king, kill the wicked queen, and save the world? There’s been lots of buzz for Everland and the series has been building over the course of book 2. Wendy Spinale’s series is ambitious and delivers. This is another fast-paced, action-packed, edge of your seat story— and the conclusion! Very tidy condition as new.

Fairest of all

$8.00

“Once upon a time, Abby and her brother, Jonah, were regular kids. The next minute? The mirror in their basement slurped them up and magically transported them into the fairy tale of Snow White. And now they’re heroes! They stopped Snow from eating the poisoned apple. Hooray! Or… not? If Snow doesn’t die, she won’t meet her prince and get her happily-ever-after. Oops. Now it’s up to Abby and Jonah to: Outsmart the evil queen Befriend the seven dwarfs Fix Snow White’s story And, fingers crossed, find their way home.”–Publisher. FULL COLOUR Very tidy condition, as new.

In the Company of Strangers

$4.00

Ruby and Cat’s friendship was forged on an English dockside over sixty years ago when, both fearful, they boarded a ship bound for Australia. It was a friendship that was supposed to last a lifetime but when news of Cat’s death reaches Ruby back in London, it comes after a painful estrangement. Declan has also drifted away from Cat, but he is forced back to his aunt’s lavender farm, Benson’s Reach, when he learns that he and Ruby are co-beneficiaries. As these two very different people come together in Margaret River they must learn to trust each other and to deal with the staff and guests. Can the legacy of Benson’s Reach triumph over the hurt of the past? Or is Cat’s duty-laden legacy simply too much for Ruby and Declan to keep alive? Ex Library: Very tide condition as new.

RockyBottoms

$8.00

“Three simply illustrated, playful stories in this graphic novel-style volume, each one featuring two friends, Big Blue and Little Blue. Each story is connected by a wellbeing theme, and is designed to offer children coping strategies for navigating friendships, understanding emotional responses, and the importance of mindfulness and being yourself”–Publisher information. Very tide condition as new.

Hy-larious Hyena!

$8.00

Harry is one Hy-larious hyena, with unstoppable, legendary LOL-powers … until one prank goes way too far and everyone nearly becomes lion lunch. Is it time for Harry to finally get serious? Hye-No! Very tidy condition as new.

Cat on the Run Cat of death!. Episode 1

$8.00

What happens when the World’s #1 Cat Video Star gets accused of a crime she didn’t commit? She becomes a Cat on the Run, that’s what. But how do you avoid capture and prove your innocence when you are the most famous feline on the planet?! Well, it ain’t easy. Very Tidy condition as new.

Where the Light Enters

$8.00

Obstetrician Dr Sophie Savard returns home to the achingly familiar rhythms of Manhattan in the early spring of 1884 to rebuild her life after the death of her husband. With the help of Dr Anna Savard, her dearest friend, cousin, and fellow physician, she plans to continue her work aiding the disadvantaged women society would rather forget. As Sophie sets out to construct a new life for herself, Anna’s husband, Detective Sergeant Jack Mezzanotte calls on them both to consult on two new cases- the wife of a prominent banker has disappeared into thin air, and the corpse of a young woman is found with baffling wounds that suggest a killer is on the loose. In New York it seems that the advancement of women has brought out the worst in some men. And Sophie and Anna are soon drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse . . . From the international bestselling author of The Gilded Hour comes Sara Donati’s enthralling epic about two trailblazing female doctors in nineteenth-century New York. Very tidy condition.

Real Pigeons Eat Danger

$10.00

In their second blockbuster adventure, the REAL PIGEONS aren’t just crime-fighting pigeons who eat danger – they’re also BEST FRIENDS! But with a deranged ostrich on the loose, a secret warehouse full of bottled birds and power-hungry ibis to deal with, can their friendship survive? There’s only one way to find out: dive into the second brilliant REAL PIGEONS adventure and EAT DANGER! This best-selling Australian series is beloved by readers worldwide, with over 600,000 books in print in 25 languages. With three hilarious, silly and engrossing mysteries in every Real Pigeons book, it’s perfect for fans of Bad Guys and Dog Man Real Pigeons is now in development with major studio Nickelodeon for animated film and TV, to be produced by James Corden and Ben Winston! ‘Combining the best of a graphic novel and traditional narrative, McDonald’s text charms and entertains, while Wood’s often hilarious illustrations kick it to next-level fun!’ Very tidy condition as new.

Christchurch A City and Its People

$10.00

Christchurch a City and its People is a book that celebrates Christchurch. It comprises of numerous monochrome and a few colour photos that records the early history and settlement of Christchurch and the Canterbury plains. Photos from around the city from the 1970s recalls an age prior to the 2011 damaging earthquakes. Many buildings photoed are no longer standing. The book is a trip down memory lane. Very tidy condition

My Zulu, Myself

$6.00

My Zulu, Myself is Joy Chambers’ magnificent epic saga, set against the tumultuous background of Zululand and the Zulu war of 1879. The perfect read for fans of Margaret Leroy and Tamara McKinley.From the moment John Lockley saves the Zulu boy, Darlengi, from drowning, they almost believe they are true brothers; born on the same day, never knowing their mothers, they spend their formative years together sharing a deep and abiding love for their country of South Africa. But when loves intervenes in the young men’s lives, tragedy appears, and all they hold dear is threatened as they fight to maintain a relationship across cultures and a deeply divided nation. A vivid and passionate saga, meticulously researched and set against the tumultuous background of Zululand and the Zulu War of 1879 Tidy condition, minor marks inside the cover.

Sweethearts and Wives

$6.00

As the twentieth century approaches, this is a story of blood and battle, of love and passion The new generation serving with Scotland’s proudest Regiment are destined to lead a life of action every bit as far-flung and exciting as their fathers’. For Donald Bruce, this turbulent time begins when he is unable to order the death of one of his own men; for Ian Maclaren, when he falls in love with the beautiful but illegitimate Naomi. From the burning deserts of the Sudan to the infinite veldt of South Africa, from the windswept Highlands to fashionable London, this is the second part of a powerful series following the Maclaren family. Tidy condition, minor marks inside the cover.

Not Without My Daughter

$6.00

‘You are here for the rest of your life. Do you understand? You are not leaving Iran. You are here until you die.’Betty Mahmoody and her husband, Dr Sayyed Bozorg Mahmoody (‘Moody’), came to Iran from the USA to meet Moody’s family. With them was their four-year-old daughter, Mahtob. Appalled by the squalor of their living conditions, horrified by what she saw of a country where women are merely chattels and Westerners are despised, Betty soon became desperate to return to the States. But Moody, and his often vicious family, had other plans. Mother and daughter became prisoners of an alien culture, hostages of an increasingly tyrannical and violent man. Betty began to try to arrange an escape. Evading Moody’s sinister spy network, she secretly met sympathisers opposed to Khomeini’s savage regime. But every scheme that was suggested to her meant leaving Mahtob behind for ever… Eventually, Betty was given the name of a man who would plan their perilous route out of Iran, a journey that few women or children had ever made. Their nightmare attempt to return home began in a bewildering snowstorm… Tidy condition, minor marks inside front cover.

Better Out Than in

$6.00

Better Out Than In’ is a revolting book that kids absolutely LOVE! It contains charming stories to entertain sicko little blighters who are constantly on the lookout for something to be thrilled about! Very tidy condition as new.

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