Motivational – Thrift Reads

$10.00

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

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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

$10.00

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.

White Gardenia

$8.00

A sweeping story of mothers and daughters, set against a grand canvas of post-revolutionary Russia, early Communist China, the south seas and contemporary Australia Beginning in a small village on the Chinese-Russian border in the final days of World War II, this novel tells the story of a mother and daughter separated by war. In a district of the city of Harbin, a haven for White Russian families since Russia’s Communist revolution, Alina Kozlova must make a heartbreaking decision if her only child, Anya, is to live. ‘White Gardenia’ sweeps across cultures and continents, from the glamorous, decadent Shanghai to the harshness of Cold War Soviet Russia in the 1960s, from a desolate island in the Pacific Ocean to a new life in post-war Australia. Both mother and daughter must make sacrifices, but is the price of survival too high? And will they ever find each other again? Good: Minor marks on the cover a few pages dogeared otherwise tidy condition.

The Big Red Train Ride

$6.00

The only continuous land route between Western Europe and the Pacific coast of the USSR, the Trans-Siberian Railway covers nearly a 100 degrees of longitude, seven time zones and 5900 miles in a journey lasting 192 hours and 35 minutes. In 1977 Eric Newby set out with his wife, an official guide and a photographer to gather a wealth of irreverent and humorous detail about life in the USSR. Eric Newby has also written “ When the Snow Comes, They Will Take You Away” , “ The World Atlas of Exploration” , “ Great Ascents” and many travel other travel books. Illustrated. Fair: Creases and marks on the cover, sun faded pages binding is good.

The Progress Challenge

$8.00

The Progress Challenge is an excellent guide to both personal and professional success. The book helps the reader understand that change is inevitable, yet progress is a choice. In Lindsay’s words…be progress. — Jim Keyes CEO, Blockbuster The Progress Challenge is just that, a challenge a challenge to progress, a challenge to work and win in this complicated, stress-encouraging, wonderful world of continual, radical change. Meeting The Progress Challenge: – Establishes and Cements Customer Loyalty – Attracts New Business and Generates Quality Referrals – Leads to Career Development and Life Balance – Creates Better leaders, Better Team Members, Better Human Beings. There is a powerful and important connection between solid leadership, sales success, personal motivation, and customer loyalty. All are achieved by effectively positioning ideas, recommendations, solutions, products, services even ourselves as progress in the minds of those we wish to inspire to action. This book offers a fresh and powerful blueprint for meeting this Progress Challenge. In it s pages, you ll learn how to enhance your opportunities by implementing and using Dean Lindsay s Six Ps of Progress. However, simply learning how to enhance your opportunities is NOT the goal. The goal is to actually enhance your opportunities in your life and work. Learning should not lead to simply knowing. Learning should lead to action. The Progress Challenge encourages readers to: – Welcome the Rise of Progress Leadership – Become Business Attraction Magnets – Focus on Inspiring Progress, and Not Apologizing for Change – Craft and Commit to Progress-Based Goals – Define Parameters for Progress – Aim for Progress not Perfection – Find Progress in Change – Go from Stress to Progress – View Time Management as Self Management – Stop Changing and Start Progressing – And … Be Progress. Good: Tidy condition.

God’s Debris A Thought Experiment

$10.00

God’s debris is the first non-Dilbert, non-humor book by Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert. Imagine that you meet a very old man who–you eventually realize–knows literally everything. Imagine that he explains for you the great mysteries of life: quantum physics, evolution, God, gravity, light, psychic phenomenon, and probability–in a way so simple, so novel, and so compelling that it all fits together and makes perfect sense. What does it feel like suddenly to understand everything? Fine: almost like new very tidy condition.

Encounters

$6.00

A captivating volume of over forty short stories full of love, hope, and fear, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Lady of Hay. Barbara Erskine is a born storyteller. The tales in ‘Encounters’ illustrate her extraordinary talent for capturing the spirit of a place and drawing us into the hearts and minds of her characters. Some are humorous, some thrilling, while others are unashamedly sentimental. Old-fashioned love stories such as ‘A Face in the Crowd’ follow ingenious ghost stories, and in ‘A Step Out of Time’ the past and present come together, drawing back the curtain that separates us from our ancestors. No one who has enjoyed Barbara Erskine’s best-selling novels – Lady of Hay, Kingdom of Shadows, Child of the Phoenix and Midnight is a Lonely Place – will be able to resist this gripping collection. Fair: Marks on the cover, binding is good.

Shopaholic and Sister

$6.00

Rebecca Bloomwood is now happily married to Luke Brandon, and all her problems seem to be at an end. But suddenly into her life steps … a sister, of whose existence Becky had hitherto been completely unaware. Becky is only too anxious to welcome her into the bosom of the family. But there is only one snag – she Hates shopping. She is the antithesis of the shopaholic. It all makes for some very difficult family relationships … Fair: Minor marks on the cover and front fly leaf.

Sushi for Beginners

$8.00

Three women in Dublin are going through a period of change in their lives. Bitchy, ambitious and beautiful, Lisa has been sent to Dublin to launch a brand new Irish Women’s Magazine, however as she thought her next move was to New York she feels like she is in exile and is none to happy with the alternative. On arrival she decides that her new boss, the attractive if not somewhat scruffy Jack Devine, might just be the only worthwhile thing in Ireland. Aisling, Lisa’s new assistant, aka ‘little Miss Fix It’, is the world’s biggest worrier and everyone’s friend. Unused to the glamorous world of glossy magazines and never before having encountered anyone like Lisa, she feels that she will never be able to cope. Her lack of waistline and boyfriend send her into a sinking depression, that even her weekly salsa class cannot erase. Clodagh, the girl who has everything – blonde, beautiful married to the gorgeous Dylan with two perfect children – is bored. She’s on the lookout for something or someone new … Sushi for Beginners tells the tale of three women’s struggle for happiness and once again Marian Keyes has produced a book you just don’t want to put down. The lesson – if you don’t grasp every opportunity that comes along you just might miss the boat! Good: Very tidy condition

I Will Find You

$6.00

From the # 1 author and creator of the hit Netflix drama Stay Close, a page-turning thriller that will keep you guessing until the very last page. The new Harlan Coben blockbuster has arrived.______________David and Cheryl Burroughs are living the dream – married, a beautiful house in the suburbs, a three year old son named Matthew – when tragedy strikes one night in the worst possible way. David awakes to find himself covered in blood, but not his own – his son’s. And while he knows he did not murder his son, the overwhelming evidence against him puts him behind bars indefinitely. Five years into his imprisonment, Cheryl’s sister arrives – and drops a bombshell. She’s come with a photograph that a friend took on vacation at a theme park. The boy in the background seems familiar – and even though David realizes it can’t be, he knows it is. It’s Matthew, and he’s still alive. David plans a harrowing escape from prison, determined to do what seems impossible – save his son, clear his own name, and discover the real story of what happened that devastating night. I Will Find You . .’A thrilling roller-coaster ride’ ‘Harlan at his absolute best!’ ‘Couldn’t put is down’ ‘Bravo on another fab story’ Fair: Tidy condition

Vinegar Hill

$6.00

It is 1972 and Ellen Grier finds herself back in the Midwestern hometown she thought she had escaped for good. Worse yet, she and her family have had to move in with her in-laws : narrowminded, eccentric people who are as tough as the farm lives they have endured. Devout Catholics, they inhabit a world “as rigid, as, as precise as a church”, and Ellen struggles to live by their motto: “A place for everything; everything in its place”. Fair: Tidy condition minor marks on title page.

The Summer Garden

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A novel of the enduring power of love and commitment – against the forces of war and the equally dangerous forces of keeping the peace. From the bestselling author of The Girl in Times Square, comes the magnificent conclusion to the saga that was set in motion when Tatiana fell in love with her Red Army officer, Alexander Belov, in wartime Leningrad in 1941. Tatiana and Alexander have since suffered the worst the twentieth century had to offer. After years of separation, they are miraculously reunited in America, the land of their dreams. They have a beautiful son, Anthony. They have proved to each other that their love is greater than the vast evil of the world. But though they are only in their twenties, in their hearts they are old, and they are strangers. In the climate of fear and mistrust of the Cold War, dark forces are at work in the US that threaten their life and their family. Can they be happy? Or will the ghosts of yesterday reach out to blight even the destiny of their firstborn son? Epic in scope, masterfully told, The Summer Garden is a novel of unique and devastating emotional power that spans two thirds of the twentieth century, and three continents. Fine: good condition

Readers Digest Condensed 4 book volume.

$6.00

Four Titles in one volume. John Grisham THE STREET LAWYER; Nora Roberts HOME PORT; Lee Child KILLING FLOOR and Barbara Delinsky THREE WISHES. Good: Very tidy condition.

Watermelon

$6.00

A hilarious and bittersweet tale of baby-blues and fruitless men. At twenty-nine, fun-loving, good-natured Claire has everything she ever wanted: a husband she adores, a great apartment, a good job. Then, on the day she gives birth to her first baby, James visits her in the recovery room to tell her that he’s leaving her. Claire is left with a beautiful newborn daughter, a broken heart, and a body that she can hardly bear to look at in the mirror. So, in the absence of any better offers, Claire decides to go home to her family in Dublin. To her gorgeous man-eating sister Helen, her soap-watching mother, her bewildered father. And there, sheltered by the love of her (albeit quirky) family, she gets better. A lot better. In fact, so much better that when James slithers back into her life, he’s in for a bit of a surprise. Fair: Tidy condition

Moonlight & Lovesongs

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As the Second World War enters its final year, the spirit of the close-knit community in April Grove, Portsmouth refuses to die. Teenager Carol Glaister, forced to give up her baby son, becomes increasingly obsessed by the need to find him again. Ambitious, sexy Diane Shaw leaves the aviation factory for a career in the WAAFs, but discovers she is up against far more than she bargained for–in both work and love. And Olive Harker struggles to stay true to a husband she has barely seen since the war began, her love challenged in a way she would never have dreamed possible. Fair: Tidy condition, minor marks on the cover.

Essentials of Life-Span Development

$45.00

Essentials of Life-Span Development by John W. Santrock (5th Edition) is a foundational developmental psychology textbook that introduces students to human growth and development from conception through death. It emphasizes current research, real-world application, and how developmental psychology applies to everyday life and future careers. The book helps readers understand biological, cognitive, and socioemotional development across the lifespan by integrating research findings with practical examples and offering personalized learning support to improve comprehension and performance. Overview: This is an introductory textbook to developmental psychology that explores human growth and change throughout the entire life span — from conception and infancy through childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and into aging and death. It blends theoretical foundations with real-world research and application so students can see how developmental concepts apply to everyday life and future careers. Core Focus: Emphasizes current research findings and integrates them with practical life examples so readers can understand not just what development looks like, but why it occurs. Shows how biological, cognitive, and socioemotional processes interact at every age and stage. Highlights nature vs. nurture, cultural and individual differences, and lifespan continuity/change. Uses accessible writing and pedagogical features (e.g., summaries, key terms, review questions) to support student learning and critical thinking. Structure & Topics: The book is organized chronologically and covers development in distinct life stages with paired focus on physical/cognitive and socioemotional domains, including: 1. Foundations – Introduction to the field, research methods, and major theories. 2. Prenatal & Infancy – Biological beginnings, early sensory, motor, cognitive, and emotional development. 3. Early & Middle Childhood – Growth in thinking, language, schooling, self-concept, peer relations. 4. Adolescence – Identity formation, puberty, cognitive advances, social challenges. 5. Adulthood – Early, middle, and late adulthood changes in career, family, health, cognition. 6. Late Adulthood & End of Life – Aging processes, retirement, loss, coping with death and grief. Pedagogical Features: • Real-world applications connect research to everyday experiences. • Review and critical thinking tools help reinforce concepts. • Includes cultural and diversity perspectives throughout to deepen understanding. Fine: Very good condition

Crying Wolf

$6.00

Peter Abrahams tells an intricate tale of a seemingly innocent plan that takes a deadly turn, putting three young students on a collision course with a desperate criminal. Fair: Tidy condition minor crease on the back cover.

8th Confession

$6.00

A rock star, a fashion designer, a software tycoon and a millionaire heiress. All glamorous, stunningly attractive, and incredibly rich. All dead. All murdered. All of them Detective Lindsay Boxer’s problem. But the frantic media attention on the case distracts from the murder of a local street hero. Only intrepid reporter Cindy Thomas, a member of the Women’s Murder Club, is on the case. The victim was celebrated across the city. Who would want to kill him? Could the down-and-out Samaritan have been hiding a dark secret? With tensions running high in their personal lives, will the Women’s Murder Club be strong enough to crack these cases, or will the strain tear them apart? More praise for the Women’s Murder Club ‘Fast-moving, intricately plotted . . . Boxer steals the show as the tough cop with a good heart’ Mirror. ‘I have never begun a Patterson book and been able to put it down’ Larry King ‘Patterson and Paetro at their best…. A series that shows no signs of fatigue or flagging’ BookReporter.com Fair: Tidy condition, Minor marks on the cover.

Uptown Girl

$6.00

From the bestselling author of The First Wives’ Club and Young Wives, a sparkling New York comedy about making plans for other people – and then tripping yourself up in them. There’s something magical about Brooklyn’s Billy Nolan. It’s not just that he’s wickedly attractive, it’s that any woman he dates and dumps (and he dates and dumps them all) immediately goes on to marry someone else. Sassy, uptown New Yorker Kate is immune to Billy’s charms – she left Brooklyn behind a long time ago, and she’s not about to fall under the spell of a handsome waster from the old neighbourhood. Besides, she’s dating the eminently suitable Michael. But perhaps the ‘Billy effect’ will work for Kate’s friend, Bina, who has fallen apart because her almost-fiancé, Jack, is going away to ‘explore his singleness’.<All Kate has to do is get Billy to date Bina and dump her – and then await Jack's return and watch the magic happen. It's a great plan and at first it seems to be working. But the one thing Kate hasn't considered is how Billy feels about it all… Fair: Tidy condition, Minor marks on the cover.

Inge and Mira

$6.00

Inge is tall and cool and Mira is petite and dynamic. When they meet, each is attracted by something special and different about the other. But friendships based on the attraction of opposites can be stormy, and theirs is no exception. Blonde Inge is a native of Sweden, while dark Mira has fled there to escape the living hell of Chile at the time of the military coup led by General Pinochet. They are brought together by their mutual love of plants, but this gentle pastime is soon overshadowed by the terrible legacy of Mira’s past. It is a legacy that will reach out to touch many lives, including those of Inge and Mira’s children. Written with sympathy and insight and sparkling with unexpected humour, Inge and Mira is a deeply moving tale of lives haunted by past violence. Good: Sun aged pages. Binding is very good.

This Charming Man

$6.00

Lola has just found out that her boyfriend – charismatic politician Paddy de Courcy – is getting married. To someone else. Heartbroken, Lola flees the city for a cottage by the sea. But will Lola’s retreat prove as idyllic as she hopes? Journalist Grace wants the inside story on Paddy de Courcy’s engagement and thinks Lola holds the key to it. Grace knew Paddy a long time ago. But why can’t she forget him? Grace’s sister, Marnie, might have the answer but she also has issues with the past. Her loving loving husband and beautiful daughters are wonderful, but they can’t take away memories of her first love: a certain Paddy de Courcy. What will it take for Marnie to be able to move on? Alicia Thornton is Paddy’s wife-to-be. Determined to be the perfect wife, Alicia would do anything for her fiancé. But does she know the real Paddy? Four very different women. One awfully charming man. And the dark secret that binds them all… Fair: Tidy condition some dog eared pages.

The Abductors

$4.00

Blends a fascinating story of a child abduction, upper gentile and the underworld of child trafficking for the sex trade.. during the Victorian era of Queen Victoria. Poor condition marks inside front cover, binding is good.

The Final Detail

$6.00

The wisecracking sports agent, Myron Bolitar, investigates the murder of a client for which his partner was arrested. The partner had an argument with the client, a Yankee pitcher who failed a drug test, but Bolitar cannot believe he would kill him. By the author of One False Move. Tidy condition

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