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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 The authors argue that traditional schooling methods are outdated and present practical techniques for faster, more engaging, and more effective learning for children and adults alike.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.

Winston’s World – The Snow

$5.00

Following his adventures at the beach, Winston, the long-haired miniature dachshund, finds himself in another new world: the mountains. With his long hair and short legs, Winston soon discovers he is in his element in the snow. When Jack wants to head back, Winston wants to go faster, further and higher. But pride comes before a fall and it is loyal Jack who leads his little friend back to warmth and safety. Good : very tidy condition.

Saving the Snowy Brumbies

$10.00

Each year thousands of Australia’s legendary Brumbies are aerially culled or captured and sold for slaughter to manage the world’s largest population of wild horses. When the Wilson Sisters hear of government plans to cull 90 per cent of the Snowy Mountain Brumbies, they eagerly sign up for the Australian Brumby Challenge to learn more about these iconic horses’ desperate plight.

Assigned ponies so small that even the slaughterhouses have rejected them, Vicki, Kelly and Amanda realise their Brumbies’ future lies with much younger riders. Will these Brumbies embrace the many changes ahead of them, and can the sisters find children they trust to ride recently wild ponies?

The sequel to the best-selling books For the Love of Horses, Stallion Challenges and Mustang Ride.
Very Good: Very tidy condition.

Letter from America 1946-2004

$8.00

When Alistair Cooke retired in March 2004 and then died a few weeks later, he was acclaimed by many as one of the greatest broadcasters of all time. His Letters from America, which began in 1946 and continued uninterrupted every week until early 2004, kept the world in touch with what was happening in Cooke’s wry, liberal and humane style.

This selection, made largely by Cooke himself and supplemented by his literary executor, gives us the very best of these legendary broadcasts. Over half have never appeared in print before. It is a remarkable portrait of a continent – and a man.

Good: Tidy condition.

Christian Cullen Life on the Run

$10.00

This is the biography of one of New Zealand’s greatest rugby players. Christian Cullen, aka the Paekakariki Express first assumed superstar status when he exploded onto the international rugby scene at the 1996 Hong Kong sevens. A remarkable performance at the sevens showcase that year almost single-handedly steered New Zealand to victory. His points tally of 136, including an 18-try haul, demolished two tournament records. Cullen’s performance in Hong Kong was the springboard for a stellar career in the fifteens version of the game. 20-year-old rewarded the selectors’ faith in him by scoring seven tries in his first two outings. Since that time he has gone on to play 51 tests for New Zealand – all in succession – and scored 42 tries. At just 26, he is New Zealand’s most capped fullback and second highest tryscorer in test rugby behind legendary winger Jeff Wilson. Wilson, in fact once said of the great fullback, Cullen is the most talented footballer I’ve played with. He’s got ability that people haven’t yet seen and I’ve seen him do things that no one else is capable of doing… I’ve no doubt that with Cullen around, my test-scoring record will be short-lived. speaks honestly in his biography about life in the professional rugby arena and those special talents which have elevated him to the top of the international rugby tree. Very Good: On the front fly leaf is a Christchurch Hospital Stamp and a dedication, Other wise this book is almost like new.

Andrew Mehrtens A Tribute to a Rugby Genius

$14.00

New Zealand rugby has had few players who have won such wide popularity and affection as Andrew Mehrtens who in a 12-year career at first class level became a national figure rather than simply an icon of his beloved Canterbury province. However, there was never total agreement on his ranking in the pecking order of All Black first five eighths. Some headed by Colin Meads believed that Mehrtens was the best in his position ever produced by New Zealand.Others believed that despite his immense skills, vision, kicking and ability to throw long cut out passes to his outsides he had limitations.ÊBut what is undisputed is his hold on the New Zealand public as one of the game’s great characters.Andrew Mehrtens – A Tribute to a Rugby Genius – celebrates his time in the All Blacks jersey which spanned 70 tests between 1995 and 2004 and through his words and dozens of interviews with fellow players, coaches and administrators tells, for the first time, the inspiring story of the manchild as he made his way through the ranks surrounded by the giants of rugby.ÊThe trademark sense of humor, his bizarre relationship with Crusaders coach Robbie Deans, his year-in-year-out battles with Carlos Spencer, his ability to literally punch above his weight and the incredible highs of his stellar career are all celebrated with the help of rugby icons like Laurie Mains, John Hart, Wayne Smith, Graham Henry, Tana Umaga, Christian Cullen, Sean Fitzpatrick and Player of the Century – and Mehrtens’ former All Blacks manager – Colin Meads.Andrew Mehrtens – A Tribute to a Rugby Genius – also explores the heartbreak of World Cup final defeat in 1995 and his extraordinary success for Canterbury and the Crusaders.As the All Blacks’ record points scorer his place in rugby’s rich history is ensured. But there is so much more the to the man than his famous right boot who the rugby nation watched grow up in front of them. Award winning author John Matheson tells the story with the style and insight that has delivered him four No 1 bestselling New Zealand books.This is Andrew Mehrtens – A Tribute to a Rugby Genius.

Winning Matters Being the Best You Can be

$8.00

Sean Fitzpatrick played for the best rugby team on the planet, the All Blacks. His aggressive, uncompromising approach made him one of the greatest players ever. Ruthless, devious and compelling to watch, he was a one-man wrecking machine.

He was also an inspirational leader. Between 1986 and 1997, he played 128 matches for the All Blacks, 92 of those test matches, and a record 51 as captain. In his long and illustrious international rugby career, Fitzpatrick set the benchmark for excellence.

Winning Matters is a fascinating insight into the mind of a legend. In a candid, conversational tone, Fitzpatrick reflects on the key moments and meetings of his life, identifying everyday values, beliefs and principles that have driven him, both on and off the pitch.

Part autobiography, part self-help, part business how-to, Winning Matters offers the reader an understanding of what makes Fitzpatrick tick – his strategies for success in all aspects of life, and how we can all learn from them. It is an easy but inspirational guide to being the best we can be. Good: minor crease on the cover. Binding is excellent.

A Ghost in My Suitcase

$8.00

The flute music stops, and my breath catches in my throat. Silence falls like a veil. Then I hear something – no, I feel it in my chest. ‘Steady yourself,’ Por Por whispers. ‘It’s here . . . ‘

When Celeste travels to China to visit her grandmother, she uncovers an incredible family secret. And with this secret comes danger and adventure.

If Celeste is to save her family and friends, she must learn to harness her rare and powerful gift as a ghost-hunter. . .

From the award-winning author of The Garden of Empress Cassia

Tears Of The Giraffe

$8.00

The No.1 Ladies´ Detective Agency introduced the world to the one and only Precious Ramotswe -the engaging and sassy owner of Botswana´s only detective agency. In Tears of the Giraffe Mma Ramotswe faces a new challenge: resolving a mother´s pain for her son who is long lost on the African plains. Mma Ramotswe´s own impending marriage to the most gentlemanly of men, Mr J.L.B. Matekoni, the promotion of Mma´s secretary to the dizzy heights of Assistant Detective, and the arrival of new members to the Matekoni family, all brew up the most humorous and charmingly entertaining of tales.
Acclaim for The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency: “The author´s prose has the merits of simplicity, euphony and precision. His descriptions leave one as if standing in the Botswanan landscape. This is art that conceals art. I haven´t read anything with such unalloyed pleasure for a long time.” – Anthony Daniels, Sunday Telegraph “The most entertaining read of the year.” -The Guardian “An African Miss Marple´ . . . superb.” -Sunday Times One of the “International Books of the Year and the Millennium” -Times Literary Supplement. Good: very minor damage to the cover. Binding is good.

The Wedding Officer

$10.00

Livia Pertini is 79 and struggling to interest her granddaughter Rosa in the age-old recipes of her home, Fiscino, a tiny hamlet on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius. These recipes reveal the unimaginable hardships of the Second World War – mouse stew, dandelion frittatas – but also tell the story of a young, vivacious Livia. Naive and already war-weary, James Gouding takes up a British Field Security Service position in Naples, 1943. What he doesn’t anticipate is that this involves a limited menu of fried Spam fritters and interrogating the would-be Italian fiancees of members of the armed forces. James’s chance at true heroism arrives when a German tank is sighted and he is caught in its path. However, it is the imperious and dogmatic Livia who opens the hatch and yells at him to stop being such an idiot. Livia gladly becomes cook, translator and general factotum to James. The two begin to fall in love, knowing that Livia’s husband away at war and James’s girl back home will mean they can never acknowledge their passion. But the eruption of Vesuvius triggers a chain of explosive events that will force the two to flee behind enemy lines and will alter their lives immeasurably. Very Good: Very tidy condition.

Seventeen and Gone

$10.00

Girls go missing every day. Girls make plans to go, but they also vanish without meaning to, and sometimes people confuse one for the other. They slip out bedroom windows and into strange cars. They cross borders. They hitch rides, squeezing themselves into overcrowded backseats, sitting on willing laps. And then there are the girls who never reach where they are going. Who disappear. These girls are lost, and I’m the only one whos seen them. I know their names. I want to tell everyone about these girls, about what’s happening, I want to give warning, I want to give chase. I’d do it, too, if I thought someone would believe me. With complexity and richness, bestselling YA author Nova Ren Suma serves up a beautiful, visual, fresh interpretation of what it means to be lost.” Fine: Almost like new.

The Immortal

$8.00

For Morris, it looks like the summer holidays at Sea Cottage will be two weeks of boredom, but that quickly changes when he hears a voice calling for help. In the tunnels beneath the sand dunes, Morris uncovers a secret that will change his life. In the gloom he discovers a man who has been waiting for over 50 years to be rescued – a man who should have been dead long ago. This book is suitable for Teens ages 13~17years. Good: Tidy condition.

Where the Heart is

$8.00

A 17-year-old pregnant girl heading for Califonia with her boyfriend finds herself stranded at a Wal-Mart in Oklahoma, with just $7.77 in change. But she’s about to be helped by a group of down-to-earth, deeply caring people, including a bible-thumping nun and an eccentric librarian. Listed on Oprah’s Book Club. Good: Tidy condition.

The Company of Glass

$5.00

In this first volume of three, Tarquin the Free finds himself forced to risk everything in Jai Khalar, the otherworldly home of the Knowledge, when his homeland Everien is threatened by the Sekk, who command an army almost too large to comprehend. Poor: minor damage to the top right hand corner of the cover. Minor stains on the back cover. Binding is good.

Heaven Eyes

$8.00

Three unhappy children run away from a children’s home and sail down the river on a home-made raft to the Black Middens, where a meeting with the strange girl Heaven Eyes changes their lives. Another highly original and beautifully written novel from David Almond.SHORTLISTED FOR THE CARNEGIE MEDAL Good: Very tidy condition.

Deception A novel by Jonathan Kellerman

$8.00

Masterly storytelling and expert insight into the darkest of human compulsions make #1 New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Kellerman’s Alex Delaware novels as compelling as they are addictive. And just when you think he has taken his spellbinding tales of mystery and psychological suspense to the limit, with Deception he takes a bold leap into terrifying and uncharted new territory. Her name is Elise Freeman, and her chilling cry for help–to whoever may be listening–comes too late to save her. On a DVD found near her lifeless body, the emotionally and physically battered woman chronicles a year-and-a-half-long ordeal of monstrous abuse at the hands of three sadistic tormentors. But even more shocking than the lurid details is the revelation that the offenders, like their victim, are teachers at one of L.A.’s most prestigious prep schools. With Elise now dead by uncertain means, homicide detective Milo Sturgis is assigned to probe the hallowed halls… Good: Tidy condition.

35 Years of Rugby News

$6.00

This book is from The Rugby News Magazine and features excerpts and articles from this world leading rugby magazine. spanning 35 years of New Zealand and international rugby. The book covers secondary school and club rugby, provincial, super rugby and international fixtures. A lot of the book is devoted to the top tier players and the ALL BLACKS. Covering the period from 1970 through to 2004 it is full of articles and over 200 photos. Nostalgia at its best. Fair: Some minor marks on the cover and some dogeared pages overall the book is in tidy condition,

The One Year Book of Family Devotions

$10.00

The One Year Family Devotions offers a full year’s worth of delightful stories and relevant Bible passages to boost your family’s devotion time. Since the Scripture verses—taken from the eminently readable New Living Translation—are printed alongside the stories, this book is all you’ll need. It also includes a “How about You?” section to personalize each lesson, a Scripture memory verse, and a handy two- to five-word summary of the day’s message. Families with children ages 6-10 will enjoy the updated look of the first two volumes of this classic devotional book.

Parting with Illusions

$10.00

Leading Soviet commentator Vladimir Pozner reflects on his nation from Stalin to perestroika, the evolution of the Communist party, past “cultural genocide,” and the world’s emergence from Cold War thinking. Very Good: Very tidy condition.

Your Anxious Child How Parents and Teachers Can Relieve Anxiety in Children

$8.00

Katie freezes when she’s asked to perform. Jose is a clinger. Damian is terrified of animals. Felicia always worries that she’s going to make a mistake. It’s hard being the parent of an anxious child, watching your son’s frustration grow, or seeing how your daughter tries to cope with her fears but gives up so quickly. Filled with solid information, a proven four-step program, dozens of engaging activities, and insightful personal vignettes, Your Anxious Child gives you easy, fun, and highly effective tools to help your child become a creative problem solver. Parents and teachers alike will find excellent strategies in this essential guide. Good: Very tidy condition.

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