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If You Were There

Missing People and the Marks They Leave Behind

by Francisco Garcia ...

‘One of the non-fiction books of the year.’ Andrew O’ HaganA powerful, evocative and deeply personal journey into the world of missing peopleWhen Francisco Garcia was just seven years old, his father, Christobal, left his family. Unemployed, addicted to drink and drugs, and adrift in life, Christobal decided he would rather disappear altogether than carry on dealing with the problems in front of ... Read more

$9.99 NZD

‘One of the non-fiction books of the year.’ Andrew O’ HaganA powerful, evocative and deeply personal journey into the world of missing peopleWhen Francisco Garcia was just seven years old, his father, Christobal, left his family. Unemployed, addicted to drink and drugs, and adrift in life, Christobal decided he would rather disappear altogether than carry on dealing with the problems in front of
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A Dictionary of English Folklore

by Jacqueline Simpson, Steve Roud ...

Series series Oxford Quick Reference
Are there any legends about cats? Is Cinderella an English story? What is a Mumming Play? The subject of folklore covers an extremely wide field, with connections to virtually every aspect of life. It ranges from the bizarre to the seemingly mundane. Similarly, folklore is as much a feature of the modern technological age as the ancient world, of every part of the country, both urban and rural, ... Read more

$54.64 NZD

Are there any legends about cats? Is Cinderella an English story? What is a Mumming Play? The subject of folklore covers an extremely wide field, with connections to virtually every aspect of life. It ranges from the bizarre to the seemingly mundane. Similarly, folklore is as much a feature of the modern technological age as the ancient world, of every part of the country, both urban and rural,
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The Complete Pokemon Pokedex

by Aqua Apps ...

Need a handy guide for all the Pokemon out there? This guide will help you identify all of 'em WITH pictures! ... Read more

$3.25 NZD

Need a handy guide for all the Pokemon out there? This guide will help you identify all of 'em WITH pictures!
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Toe-Up Socks for Every Body

by Wendy D. Johnson ...

Acclaimed knitter, author, designer, and teacher Wendy D. Johnson is back with the perfect sequel to her hit book Socks from the Toe Up. In Toe-Up Socks for Every Body, Wendy shows knitters, whether they’re knitting their first or hundred-and-first sock, how to use the toe-up technique to get the perfect fit. Not only that, she shows you that even seemingly complicated patterns are still knit just ... Read more

$24.31 NZD

Acclaimed knitter, author, designer, and teacher Wendy D. Johnson is back with the perfect sequel to her hit book Socks from the Toe Up. In Toe-Up Socks for Every Body, Wendy shows knitters, whether they’re knitting their first or hundred-and-first sock, how to use the toe-up technique to get the perfect fit. Not only that, she shows you that even seemingly complicated patterns are still knit just
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Life And How To Survive It

by Dr Robin Skynner, John Cleese ...

Brilliantly entertaining, enlightening and inspiring, Robin Skynner and John Cleese take on the big issue: life, and the challenge of living, in all its myriad forms. This book is an essential guide to surviving life's ups and downs - at home or in the workplace, as a member of a family or society.Presented in the same lively style as the best-selling Families and How to Survive Them, Life extends ... Read more

$21.99 NZD

Brilliantly entertaining, enlightening and inspiring, Robin Skynner and John Cleese take on the big issue: life, and the challenge of living, in all its myriad forms. This book is an essential guide to surviving life's ups and downs - at home or in the workplace, as a member of a family or society.Presented in the same lively style as the best-selling Families and How to Survive Them, Life extends
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The Necklace

A true story of 13 women, 1 diamond necklace and a fabulous idea

by Cheryl Jarvis ...

One day a woman of average means waltzes by a jewellery shop window and spots a £20,000 diamond necklace. She can't get it out of her head. Eventually she gets the idea of sharing it with friends, persuading them to chip in a grand each to buy the necklace. This is the true story of 13 ordinary women, and one extraordinary adventure.The Necklace is the amazing true story of thirteen women who didn ... Read more

$12.99 NZD

One day a woman of average means waltzes by a jewellery shop window and spots a £20,000 diamond necklace. She can't get it out of her head. Eventually she gets the idea of sharing it with friends, persuading them to chip in a grand each to buy the necklace. This is the true story of 13 ordinary women, and one extraordinary adventure.The Necklace is the amazing true story of thirteen women who didn
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Bird by Bird

Some Instructions on Writing and Life

by Anne Lamott ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An essential volume for generations of writers young and old. The twenty-fifth anniversary edition of this modern classic will continue to spark creative minds for years to come. Anne Lamott is "a warm, generous, and hilarious guide through the writer’s world and its treacherous swamps" (Los Angeles Times).**“Superb writing advice…. Hilarious, helpful, and provocative.” ... Read more

$21.10 NZD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An essential volume for generations of writers young and old. The twenty-fifth anniversary edition of this modern classic will continue to spark creative minds for years to come. Anne Lamott is "a warm, generous, and hilarious guide through the writer’s world and its treacherous swamps" (Los Angeles Times).**“Superb writing advice…. Hilarious, helpful, and provocative.”
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The Wedding People

The hilarious and moving million-copy bestseller

by Alison Espach ...

The smash-hit international bestseller A Read With Jenna book club pick Winner of the Goodreads Choice Award for Fiction'Best read of the year' THE TIMES'Books as fun as this one are few and far between' GUARDIAN'Sharp, funny and a joy to read' OBSERVERPhoebe Stone arrives at a grand beachside hotel in Rhode Island wearing her best dress and least comfortable... ... Read more

$13.99 NZD

The smash-hit international bestseller A Read With Jenna book club pick Winner of the Goodreads Choice Award for Fiction'Best read of the year' THE TIMES'Books as fun as this one are few and far between' GUARDIAN'Sharp, funny and a joy to read' OBSERVERPhoebe Stone arrives at a grand beachside hotel in Rhode Island wearing her best dress and least comfortable...
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50 Universe Ideas You Really Need to Know

by Joanne Baker ...

Series series 50 Ideas You Really Need to Know series
In a series of 50 accessible essays, Jo Baker introduces and explains all of the essential concepts, major discoveries and the very latest thinking in astrophysics.From heliocentrism to Newton's theory of optics, the theory of relativity to supermassive black holes, 50 Ideas You Really Need to Know: Universe is a complete introduction to the most important concepts about our universe. ... Read more

$13.99 NZD

In a series of 50 accessible essays, Jo Baker introduces and explains all of the essential concepts, major discoveries and the very latest thinking in astrophysics.From heliocentrism to Newton's theory of optics, the theory of relativity to supermassive black holes, 50 Ideas You Really Need to Know: Universe is a complete introduction to the most important concepts about our universe.
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Food Weird-o-Pedia

The Ultimate Book of Surprising, Strange, and Incredibly Bizarre Facts about Food and Drink

by Alex Palmer ...

Series series Weird-o-Pedia
Hundreds of weird and wonderful facts in this massive encyclopedia of food and drink oddities! A perfect gift for foodies and trivia fans alike!Food Weird-o-Pedia offers up hundreds of off-kilter bits of info about food that will make you rethink what you know about even those dishes you’ve been eating your whole life. Organized in sections such as “Between-Meal Tidbits: Curious Facts about Snacks ... Read more

$17.12 NZD

Hundreds of weird and wonderful facts in this massive encyclopedia of food and drink oddities! A perfect gift for foodies and trivia fans alike!Food Weird-o-Pedia offers up hundreds of off-kilter bits of info about food that will make you rethink what you know about even those dishes you’ve been eating your whole life. Organized in sections such as “Between-Meal Tidbits: Curious Facts about Snacks
... Read more
Minecraft Mansion With Blueprints

How To Build A Mansion House

by Aqua Apps ...

Minecraft is a game filled with action, adventure, mystery, and most of all.. CREATIVITY! The best part of the game is being able to create tons of amazing builds and structures. Learn how to make the most amazing Minecraft mansion with this guide, NOW! *Note that we are in no way partnered with, supported by, or associated with Mojang AB or Minecraft. ... Read more

$3.25 NZD

Minecraft is a game filled with action, adventure, mystery, and most of all.. CREATIVITY! The best part of the game is being able to create tons of amazing builds and structures. Learn how to make the most amazing Minecraft mansion with this guide, NOW! *Note that we are in no way partnered with, supported by, or associated with Mojang AB or Minecraft.
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Nobody Wants Your Sh*t

The Art of Decluttering Before You Die (New York Times Bestseller)

by Messie Condo ...

A New York Times Bestseller!Free yourself and your family from the f*cking clutter before you croak!Inspired by The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, Nobody Wants Your Sh*t will light a fire under your untidy ass with humor and helpful organizing tips that you’ll actually want to use.Like a delightfully foul-mouthed best friend, this book dishes out the funny, unpreten... ... Read more

$22.05 NZD

A New York Times Bestseller!Free yourself and your family from the f*cking clutter before you croak!Inspired by The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, Nobody Wants Your Sh*t will light a fire under your untidy ass with humor and helpful organizing tips that you’ll actually want to use.Like a delightfully foul-mouthed best friend, this book dishes out the funny, unpreten...
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Manufacturing Consent

The classic analysis of how power shapes the news

by Edward S Herman, Noam Chomsky ...

A foundational text on media, propaganda and democracy.First published in 1988 and still startlingly relevant, Manufacturing Consent lays bare the economic and political forces that influence mass media. In this seminal work, linguist Noam Chomsky and economist Edward Herman argue that the press serves powerful interests, not public truth - subtly filtering stories through ownership, advertising ... Read more

$20.99 NZD

A foundational text on media, propaganda and democracy.First published in 1988 and still startlingly relevant, Manufacturing Consent lays bare the economic and political forces that influence mass media. In this seminal work, linguist Noam Chomsky and economist Edward Herman argue that the press serves powerful interests, not public truth - subtly filtering stories through ownership, advertising
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Don’t Worry

From the million-copy bestselling author of Zen

by Shunmyo Masuno ...

Feel your everyday stresses melt away with 48 simple, accessible and achievable lessons in this beautiful mindfulness guideFrom the renowned Bhuddist monk and million-copy bestselling author of Zen: The Art of Simple Living, Shunmyo Masuno_________Learn to let go of stress, change how you worry, and improve your life for good with this invaluable companion for reducing anxiety and maintaining calm ... Read more

$20.99 NZD

Feel your everyday stresses melt away with 48 simple, accessible and achievable lessons in this beautiful mindfulness guideFrom the renowned Bhuddist monk and million-copy bestselling author of Zen: The Art of Simple Living, Shunmyo Masuno_________Learn to let go of stress, change how you worry, and improve your life for good with this invaluable companion for reducing anxiety and maintaining calm
... Read more
Go Set a Watchman By Harper Lee | Digest & Review

by Reader's Companions ...

Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee | Digest & Review**Go Set a Watchman is the sequel to To Kill a Mockingbird (although it was actually written first). It centers around twenty-something Jean Louise “Scout” Finch leaving New York City and coming back home to Maycomb, Alabama, to visit her father and other friends and family. Her return home brings back turbulent issues from her childhood regarding ... Read more

$4.51 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee | Digest & Review**Go Set a Watchman is the sequel to To Kill a Mockingbird (although it was actually written first). It centers around twenty-something Jean Louise “Scout” Finch leaving New York City and coming back home to Maycomb, Alabama, to visit her father and other friends and family. Her return home brings back turbulent issues from her childhood regarding
... Read more
Learning Spanish Words Through Etymology and Mnemonics

by Yong Huang ...

Learning Spanish Words through Etymology and Mnemonics makes use of etymology to help you remember Spanish words and, failing that, suggests a mnemonic. Combination of these two approaches in one book separates it from other books on the market. The amount and depth of etymology is carefully chosen to be practical and not overwhelm an average reader. The suggested mnemonics aim to help an educated ... Read more

$5.58 NZD

Learning Spanish Words through Etymology and Mnemonics makes use of etymology to help you remember Spanish words and, failing that, suggests a mnemonic. Combination of these two approaches in one book separates it from other books on the market. The amount and depth of etymology is carefully chosen to be practical and not overwhelm an average reader. The suggested mnemonics aim to help an educated
... Read more
Good on Paper

A fabulously fresh friends-to-lovers beach read with heart and soul that you won't want to miss this summer!

by Valerie Tejeda ...

'A fun beach read! Valerie Tejeda writes relatable characters full of heart!' JO WATSON 'GOOD ON PAPER was the absolute perfect beach read! With a relatable main character struggling to find her path . . . this story was completely captivating and I enjoyed every minute of reading. A perfect tale of finding yourself and finding love!' FALON BALLARD, author of LEASE ON LOVE 'A warm-hearted ... Read more

$16.99 NZD

'A fun beach read! Valerie Tejeda writes relatable characters full of heart!' JO WATSON 'GOOD ON PAPER was the absolute perfect beach read! With a relatable main character struggling to find her path . . . this story was completely captivating and I enjoyed every minute of reading. A perfect tale of finding yourself and finding love!' FALON BALLARD, author of LEASE ON LOVE 'A warm-hearted
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The New Basics

A-to-Z Baby & Child Care for the Modern Parent

by Michel Cohen, M.D. ...

Dr. Michel Cohen, named by the New York Post as the hip, "must-have" pediatrician, has an important message for parents: Don't worry so much. In an easy-reference A-to-Z format, this essential baby care guide, The New Basics, clearly lays out the common concerns you may face as a new parent and explains how to solve them—without fuss, without stress, and without harming your child by using ... Read more

$13.99 NZD

Dr. Michel Cohen, named by the New York Post as the hip, "must-have" pediatrician, has an important message for parents: Don't worry so much. In an easy-reference A-to-Z format, this essential baby care guide, The New Basics, clearly lays out the common concerns you may face as a new parent and explains how to solve them—without fuss, without stress, and without harming your child by using
... Read more
Writing Dramatic Nonfiction

by William Noble ...

"Why does nonfiction have to be boring," he sniveled. "It doesn't," she replied cheeringly. "Haven't you ever read anything by Gay Talese, Tom Wolfe, John McPhee, Joan Didion, Norman Mailer, Mark Bowden, Laura Hillenbrand, or Sebastian Junger-just to name a few?" "No," he said popping open another long-neck Bud. "That explains a lot," she said. Dramatic nonfiction-the relating of factual ... Read more

$4.32 NZD

"Why does nonfiction have to be boring," he sniveled. "It doesn't," she replied cheeringly. "Haven't you ever read anything by Gay Talese, Tom Wolfe, John McPhee, Joan Didion, Norman Mailer, Mark Bowden, Laura Hillenbrand, or Sebastian Junger-just to name a few?" "No," he said popping open another long-neck Bud. "That explains a lot," she said. Dramatic nonfiction-the relating of factual
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Nuestra parte de noche

by Mariana Enriquez ...

La herencia, el deseo de pervivir, la paternidad, el horror, lo íntimo y lo político. Una novela libre y osada, hechizante y genial.Un padre y un hijo atraviesan Argentina por carretera, desde Buenos Aires hacia las cataratas de Iguazú, en la frontera norte con Brasil. Son los años de la junta militar, hay controles de soldados armados y tensión en el ambiente. El hijo se llama Gaspar y el padre ... Read more

$29.36 NZD

La herencia, el deseo de pervivir, la paternidad, el horror, lo íntimo y lo político. Una novela libre y osada, hechizante y genial.Un padre y un hijo atraviesan Argentina por carretera, desde Buenos Aires hacia las cataratas de Iguazú, en la frontera norte con Brasil. Son los años de la junta militar, hay controles de soldados armados y tensión en el ambiente. El hijo se llama Gaspar y el padre
... Read more
An Encyclopedia of Strategy for Fortniters

An Unofficial Guide for Battle Royale

by Jason R. Rich ...

Tons of tips to improve your skills and survival rates, for players from beginners to advanced—includes full-color screenshots!An Encyclopedia of Strategy for Fortniters is a full-color, easy-to-read, unofficial reference tool that explains—from A to Z—everything players need to know in order to consistently win matches and successfully control their characters.It provides a comprehensive overview ... Read more

$20.69 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Tons of tips to improve your skills and survival rates, for players from beginners to advanced—includes full-color screenshots!An Encyclopedia of Strategy for Fortniters is a full-color, easy-to-read, unofficial reference tool that explains—from A to Z—everything players need to know in order to consistently win matches and successfully control their characters.It provides a comprehensive overview
... Read more
Letter From Japan

How to find calm, wonder and beauty through Japanese culture and traditional and contemporary practices with the No. 1 bestselling author

by Marie Kondo, Marie Iida ...

The brand new book from bestselling author and television personality Marie Kondo, exploring her cultural roots and revealing the aspects of Japanese culture that are intrinsic to her world-famous tidying method. The six chapters in this book - Cherish, Perfect, Consider, Harmonize, Purify, and Savor - represent guiding principles by which Marie leads her life every day. They also define the ... Read more

Was $16.89 NZD Now $10.96 NZD

The brand new book from bestselling author and television personality Marie Kondo, exploring her cultural roots and revealing the aspects of Japanese culture that are intrinsic to her world-famous tidying method. The six chapters in this book - Cherish, Perfect, Consider, Harmonize, Purify, and Savor - represent guiding principles by which Marie leads her life every day. They also define the
... Read more
Picking Daisies on Sundays

The hopelessly romantic romcom readers everywhere are falling head over heels for

by Liana Cincotti ...

Daniella Daisy Maria had always longed for love... until she fell for her childhood best friend Levi. It was the hand-trembling, heart-thumping kind of love that you weren't supposed to feel when you looked at your best friend. But it all ended when he didn't feel the same way and she vowed to never see him again.Four years later and one night in a crowded bar in the West Village, there he is, ... Read more

$13.99 NZD

Daniella Daisy Maria had always longed for love... until she fell for her childhood best friend Levi. It was the hand-trembling, heart-thumping kind of love that you weren't supposed to feel when you looked at your best friend. But it all ended when he didn't feel the same way and she vowed to never see him again.Four years later and one night in a crowded bar in the West Village, there he is,
... Read more
The Last Library

'I really loved this . . . a brilliant first novel' Katie Fforde

by Freya Sampson ...

'The Last Library made me laugh, cry, cheer and want to champion all of our fabulous libraries' Clare Pooley, author of The Authenticity Project'A powerful reminder about the importance of community, kindness and friendship. A truly stunning debut' Hannah Tovey, author of The Education of Ivy Edwards**'I adored every page' Jessica Ryn, author of The Extraordinary Hope of Dawn Brightside<... ... Read more

$10.24 NZD

'The Last Library made me laugh, cry, cheer and want to champion all of our fabulous libraries' Clare Pooley, author of The Authenticity Project'A powerful reminder about the importance of community, kindness and friendship. A truly stunning debut' Hannah Tovey, author of The Education of Ivy Edwards**'I adored every page' Jessica Ryn, author of The Extraordinary Hope of Dawn Brightside<...
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