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THAT BESTSELLING NEW ZEALAND SUGAR BOOK; COMPLETELY REVISED & UPDATED

How many teaspoons of sugar do you consume a day? Amanda Tiffen went from 30 teaspoons of sugar per day (unknowingly) to 6 teaspoons of sugar per day and in doing so lost an astonishing 20 KG. After years of dieting and fighting to control her weight, Amanda easily went from a size 16 to a size 8 in 9 months.

A LIFE LESS SUGAR is the inspiring story of how an ordinary and busy working mum used information from a documentary she had seen on TV and turned that information into her reality. She lost 20KG by reducing her sugar consumption, teaspoon by teaspoon, and then wrote a runaway bestseller about how she did it.

Enlisting the help of good friend Leigh Brown who is an amazing cook (something Amanda is not!) to create some low sugar, low carbohydrate delicious dishes. The recipes are easy to follow with nothing complicated.

Part memoir, part diet and recipe book. Very Good: Very tidy condition.
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Many features of a society and culture â?? racial and ethnic identities and interactions, gender roles and relations, family life, weekly rhythms of work and leisure, public debates over drink and Sunday observance â?? cannot be understood without looking at peopleâ??s religious beliefs and values. The essays in this book offer insights into New Zealandâ??s religious past, often through the prism of one southern region, Otago. By graduate students of the University of Otago, the book considers many aspects of the countryâ??s ever-changing religious landscape. Good: Tidy condition.
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Trinny & Susannah have advised and dressed more than 3,000 women. They know instinctively the finer points and secrets of looking good. In WHAT YOU WEAR CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE they pass on all their experience and advice.

They show how to choose the colours that suit you best, what underwear to buy, how to store clothes and how to revamp your wardrobe at no cost. They recommend beauty and makeup products as well as alternative courses of action to fix problems.

They give valuable hints on travelling, including how to pose to best advantage in those holiday photographs.

Very Good: Very tidy condition, minor mark on front cover
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Fathers Who Dare Win was self – published eleven years ago, sold strongly and now Ian Grant has updated and revised it for today’s generation of fathers. Much of the original content remains highly relevant but there are new apsects for today’s fathers to deal with – the internet, Facebook and Twitter; strategies for the estranged dad; the importance of a father in his daughter’s life, and in his son’s life; smart strategies for how to love the mother of your children; and much more. In Ian’s characteristic straight – talking way he offers lots of advice, tips and strategies for being the best father you can. Including clear strategies on everything from being a hero to your kids to communication to discipline, this is the one book you’ll ever need. It’s encouraging and affirming and to the point, with comments like: ‘Men are such a necessary part of the parenting team because they believe in the three Rs: Rules, Routines, Ridiculousness.’ Ian speaks from experience as the father of three and grandfather of eleven, but he also mines the research to deliver well founded and practical advice. Very Good: Very tidy condition.
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A retelling of the Bible story of Adam and Eve, exploring why the story is important and offering contextual information to make it come alive. It starts at the very beginning, with the creation of the world, all the plants, animals, and finally humans. It traces the first roots of Christianity and Judaism, looking at the first patriarchs and their successive covenants with God. The text is illustrated with artwork, specially commissioned from Italian artists, and there are maps to indicate where the events took place. Special context feature panels provide information on the story. This volume is part of a series of eight titles covering both the Old and New Testaments. Small print Font size 10 Good: Very tidy condition
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The NIV Outreach New Testament will enable you to present first-time Bible readers with an easy way of discovering the Scriptures as an unfolding story. You can feel comfortable and confident handing this Bible to anyone interested in spiritual issues, or is open to talking about God. Features include the New Testament text from the New International Version, an overview of the Bible, maps, book introductions, and other helps that make the Bible accessible to those exploring the Bible for the first time.

8.9-point type size. Good: Tidy condition.
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The new edition of Key Concepts in Gender Studies is a lively and engaging introduction to this dynamic field.

Thoroughly revised throughout, the second edition benefits from the addition of nine new concepts including Gender Social Movements, Intersectionality and Mainstreaming.

Each of the entries:

  • begins with a concise definition
  • outlines the history of each term and the debates surrounding it
  • includes illustrations of how the concept has been applied within the field
  • offers examples which allow a critical re-evaluation of the concept
  • is cross-referenced with the other key concepts
  • ends with guidance on further reading.

A must-buy for undergraduate and postgraduate students in a range of social science and humanities disciplines.

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Now she believes in ghosts…

Gwen is determined not to like her new foster family. But Surprisingly, she quickly feels at home with the warm, comfortable Mercys.

Yet as Gwen begins to feel part of the family, she realizes that a terrifying secret lurks in the Mercy home. It is haunted by ghosts: A sad young girl named Rose beckons to her – and a pair of desperate men frighten her. What is the secret of Mercy Manor?

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Analyses how increased American militarism – especially in the Middle East – is leading the world to the brink of disaster. Fringe groups of extremists – Islamist fanatics and American neo-conservatives – have set the process in motion. It is not too late to reverse it, but the clock is running. Good: Tidy condition
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There have been over 40 million logged sightings of unidentified flying objects, and tens of thousands of alien abduction reports. Every year brings more evidence from reliable witnesses of the highest calibre, and reports come from every corner of the globe. Many stories presented here have a bizarre consistency that is not easily explained away; something is happening out there. Once you discard the stories that you find too incredible to be true, what you are left with will undoubtedly constitute The Worlds Greastest Alien Abduction Mysteries. Good: Tidy condition.
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THE RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB AND NUMBER ONE AMAZON BESTSELLER

‘The publishing sensation of the year: a compelling, uplifting and heart-rending debut novel’
Mail on Sunday

A Boy Made of Blocks is a funny, heartwarming story of family and love inspired by the author’s own experiences with his son, the perfect latest obsession for fans of The Rosie Project, David Nicholls and Jojo Moyes.

A father who rediscovers love

Alex loves his wife Jody, but has forgotten how to show it. He loves his son Sam, but doesn’t understand him. He needs a reason to grab his future with both hands.

A son who shows him how to live

Meet eight-year-old Sam: beautiful, surprising – and different. To him the world is a frightening mystery. But as his imagination comes to life, his family will be changed . . . for good.

‘One of those wonderful books that makes you laugh and cry at the same time’
Good Housekeep

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Donald is a young fisherman, eking out a lonely living on the west coast of Scotland. One night he witnesses something miraculous, and makes a terrible mistake. His action changes lives–not only his own, but those of his family and the entire tightly knit community in which they live. Can he ever atone for the wrong he has done, and can love grow when its foundation is violence? Based on the legend of the selkies–seals who can transform into people–evokes the harsh beauty of the landscape, the resilience of its people, both human and animal, and the triumph of hope over fear and prejudice. With exquisite grace, Su Bristow transports us to a different world, subtly and beautifully exploring what it means to be an outsider, and our innate capacity for forgiveness and acceptance. Rich with myth and magic, Sealskin is, nonetheless, a very human story, as relevant to our world as to the timeless place in which it is set. Ex Library: Tidy condition.
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A mother. A daughter. A shattering choice.
From Anna Quindlen, bestselling author of “Black and Blue, ” comes a novel of life, love and everyday acts of mercy.
“A triumph.”
“–San Francisco Chronicle”

“From the Paperback edition.” Fair: Tidy condition.

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It is called zero point energy, and it really exists – a state of energy contained in all matter everywhere, and thus all but unlimited. Nobody has ever found a way to tap into it, however – until one scientist discovers a way. Or at least he thinks he has. The problem is, his machines also cause great earthquakes, even fissures in tectonic plates. One machine is buried deep underground; the other is submerged in a vast ocean trench. If Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala and the rest of the NUMA team aren’t able to find and destroy them, and soon, the world will be on the threshold of a new era of earth tremors and unchecked volcanism. Fair: Tidy condition.
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Set in a brutal, hierarchical world where executioners are both feared and revered, the story follows a young boy named Jebel Rum. Small, weak, and constantly belittled by his family, Jebel is determined to prove himself worthy of inheriting his father’s role as an executioner. To earn honour and respect—and win the approval of the girl he loves—Jebel embarks on a dangerous quest to seek the power of a mysterious mountain god. Accompanied by a slave he initially treats poorly, he travels through hostile lands filled with deadly creatures, strange cultures, and moral challenges. As the journey unfolds, Jebel is forced to confront his own arrogance, cruelty, and assumptions about strength and worth. What begins as a quest for power gradually becomes a path toward self-discovery, humility, and compassion. Blending dark fantasy with a coming-of-age arc, the novel explores themes of honour, prejudice, personal growth, and what it truly means to be strong. Good: Minor marks on the cover and some pages.
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Lloyd Jones’ new novel moves from the West Coast of New Zealand to Buenos Aires to Sydney; from the closing of the First World War to the present time and back over a series of heart-wrenching journeys in between. Taking his cure from the tango, Jones examines the possibility of a passion that must remain unfulfilled as it is requited. Jones won the Deutz Medal for Fiction at the Montana Book Awards in 2001 with his novel, The Book of Fame. Very Good: Tidy condition.
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Asterisk and Death’s Head is a tense espionage thriller centered on a shadowy conspiracy buried deep within the corridors of American power. The story follows two men—very different in background and outlook—who become entangled in a dangerous plot tied to covert government operations. As they dig deeper, they uncover a network of secrecy, manipulation, and violence that reaches into the highest levels of authority. What begins as a search for truth quickly turns into a fight for survival, as powerful forces move to silence anyone who gets too close. The novel explores themes of political corruption, hidden agendas, and the moral ambiguity of intelligence work. Driven by suspense and shifting loyalties, the narrative builds toward a confrontation where the protagonists must expose the conspiracy—or be destroyed by it. Good: Tidy condition
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  • Clearly written, well-organized,
  • and comprehensive, Language Development is the most widely used text in its area.

In recognition of the tremendous variation across children and language, the fifth edition of this highly readable text devotes much more space to individual developmental differences and cultural differences. Discussion of other cultures has been included in the text wherever possible. In addition, the sections on bidialectalism and bilingualism have been expanded to reflect more accurately the realities of everyday life in the United States. Developed within a practical chronological framework, every aspect of syntax, morphology, semantics, phonology, and pragmatics is examined. As in previous editions, Owens presents even the most complex, technical concepts at an appropriate level for beginning students.

Fair: This book shows signs of wear, but is still very readable. Binding is very good.
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God, God Almighty, God the Creator of man––this same God, in all His power and all His majesty, stops and listens when you pray. All that God is––and all that God has––may be received through prayer. Everything you need to fulfill your purpose on earth is available to you through prayer. The biblically–based, time–tested principles presented by Dr. Myles Munroe will ignite and transform the way you pray. Be prepared to enter into a new dimension of faith, a deeper revelation of God’s love, and a renewed understanding that your prayers can truly move the hand of God.
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Fun Start contains hundreds of activities for children up to the age of five. The book is carefully structured so that there is one activity for every week of every year of the child’s life. All activities have been thoroughly tested over many years, and have been designed to develop both thinking and motor skills. Good: Minor marks on the cover, Minor dog eared binding is good.
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How to Boost Your Child’s Achievement in School All children are born to achieve – yet far too many of our children are underachieving in school. Now Dr Michael E Bernard, offers parents proven and effective ways to help their children to develop their talents and fulfil their potential. A comprehensive guide with cartoons that make learning easy, ‘You Can Do It!’ shows you: – How to recognise the telltale signs of underachievement whether or not your child is getting good grades – What steps to take if your child is falling behind at school – How to evaluate your own parenting style to see if it encourages, or discourages, your child – The five best parenting practices for achievement – How to manage your own stress concerning your child’s performance at school – How to identify your child’s specific personality traits, interests, and needs so that you can provide the most beneficial support, motivation, and direction Plus hundreds of specific tips for getting your child to do homework, resist peer pressure, set and achieve goals, improve test performance, develop self-confidence, persist with boring and difficult work, get organised and manage time, achieve better grades, and much more! Good: Tidy condition
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The rugged loner Jake Sullivan has finally returned home — to find a brazen, beautiful trespasser in his bed. Emily Bright intends to stay. But has Jake been saddled with an unwanted intruder… or blessed with a bride?

Fair: Tidy condition.
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Tom Smiley signed up as a private in the Confederate army when he was eighteen and quickly came to regret it. Spending the last year of the war in a Union prison scarred him so deeply that even death hasn’t brought freedom from its memory. A ghost in his deserted childhood home, he can’t forget the bloody war and its meaningless losses, or shed his revulsion for his role in the Confederate defense of slavery. But when a young couple moves in and makes his home their own in the early 21st century, trouble erupts–and Tom is forced to not only face his own terrible secret but also come to grips with his family’s hidden wartime history. He finds an unexpected ally in his house’s new owner, Phoebe Hunter, who is both fascinated and frightened by his ghostly presence–and whose discoveries will have momentous consequences for them both. Ex Library: Tidy condition
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By the careful study of bones and other forensic techniques, forensic anthropologists can recreate the victim’s identity and the means of death with seemingly impossible accuracy. This text offers a compelling look at the valuable investigative power of the forensic anthropologist. Good: Tidy condition
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“Extreme ironing is the world’s newest adrenalin sport–combining the thrill of extreme outdoor activity with the satisfaction of a well-pressed shirt. From its humble beginnings in the English East Midlands city of Leicester in 1997, the sport has gone global, with the first Extreme Ironing World Championships being held in Munich 2002. This is the story of those first five years, written by the sport’s founder Phil Shaw–Steam, as he is known by his fellow ironists. Detailing everything you need to know about taking up extreme ironing, the sport’s various styles and the world’s leading nations, this book also features in-depth coverage of the World Championships and the results of the 2003 Rowenta Trophy, with full-colour action photography throughout”–P. [4] of cover. Very Good: Very tidy condition
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The breathtaking land of Germany is featured from its rolling hills, forests, and mighty rivers, to the snow-capped Bavarian Alps in the Southeast. Captivating full-color photos help convey Germany’s beautiful landscape as well as its large cities, industry, farming and the environment. Topics include: – the center of Europe – the Black Forest, Bavarian Alps, and Rhine River – the German people – Bavarians, Saxons, Turks, and Europeans – Berlin and other bustling cities – transportation and the car industry – factories and farms – joining the European Economic Union – wildlife – cleaning up the environment Ex Library: Ok condition binding is good. DIFFERENT COVER
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If the world of leadership is the world of action, why does being reflective matter? Why take time out? Why explore the inner world of thought and feeling, the quieter outer processes of dialogue and conversation?

This guidebook provides answers to those questions. And it offers intriguing, refreshing and satisfying ways to deepen our leadership capacities through reflection.

It is a pocket resource for those who lead by title as well as those who simply make the world a better place by their example. An aid to leaders who are on the run, it is particularly meant for those weary souls who need to find a breathing space in their busy lives in order to be more powerful in service to what matters most to them.

It reflects the author’s words from her poem Fire:

What makes a fire burn
is space between the logs,
a breathing space…

Good: Tidy condition. minor damage to the spine.
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The apocalypse is here. The final trumpet has sounded and demons walk the earth. Loki has made his move and the world is coming to an end. The only way to stop it is for James to go through Hell and bring back a weapon capable of killing the devil himself. One way or another, it all ends here. Very Tidy: Very tidy condition
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A collection of children’s poems. Featuring highwaymen and naughty children, sharks and baboons, the Snitterjipe and the Jabberwocky, it includes poems from William Wordsworth, Christina Rosetti, Roald Dahl and Michael Rosen. Good: Tidy condition
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This New Testament is great for children! It contains information on where to find interesting things about battles, heroes, children and amazing facts! Good: Tidy condition