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  • The Cook's Companion 30th Anniversary Edition
    A FULLY UPDATED EDITION WITH NEW RECIPES AND ENTRIES CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF AUSTRALIA'S FAVOURITE COOKBOOK - OVER HALF A MILLION COPIES SOLD 'Anyone who cooks - or eats - needs this book.' NIGELLA LAWSON 'A must-have.' JAMIE OLIVER 'The definitive book on all subjects.' YOTAM OTTOLENGHI 'The Cook's Companion has helped shape a nation of quality home cooks.' NEIL...
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  • Stranger Things: The Complete Scripts, Season 1
    Collected here for the first time, the complete scripts of Stranger Things: Season One include the scenes, dialogue, and character directions for all eight episodes, as well as an exclusive introduction from the creators and showrunners, Matt and Ross Duffer. Season One's scripts reveal a unique insight into the foundational story that immediately captivated viewers and popular culture. Go deeper...
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  • The Dog's Table
    The Dog's Table treats your furry best friend to the joy of real food, with 120 bark-worthy recipes made with easy-to-find ingredients to improve their health and keep that tail wagging every day of their joyful life. Dogs love food, and just like human diets, the best canine diets feature natural, whole-food ingredients and homemade meals. Backed by extensive research...
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  • Lonely Planet Kids My First Lift-the-Flap World Atlas
    Take a hands-on tour of our amazing planet in this interactive world atlas for young kids that explores all 7 continents and 5 oceans that make up the Earth. Packed with vibrant illustrations, 40 lift-the-flaps, and tons of wow-factor facts; readers will even discover a giant pull-out map and fun search-and-find games. Let the adventure begin! Did you know there...
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  • Finding the Mother Tree
    The world-leading scientist of plant communication and intelligence reveals how she discovered the secrets of the forest. Raised in the hardy forest communities of British Columbia, scientist Suzanne Simard overturned conventional beliefs in proving that trees and plants are connected underground by an immense web of fungal mycelia, at the centre of which lie the Mother Trees— the mysterious, powerful...
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  • Save the Cat! Writes a Novel
    The first novel-writing guide from the best-selling Save the Cat! story-structure series, which reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any novel a success. Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of novel writing. Revealing the 15 "beats" (plot points) that comprise a...
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  • A Man Called Ove
    A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman is a heartwarming and profoundly moving tale of an irritable yet loveable curmudgeon, Ove. Living in a small Swedish town, Ove is the quintessential cantankerous neighbour, a stickler for rules, and a man who believes in strict principles and routines. His life takes an unexpected turn when a boisterous young family moves in...
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  • The Yellow Wallpaper & Herland
    HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. ‘There are things in that wallpaper that nobody knows about but me, or ever will’ Hailed as one of the most distinctive and compelling literary voices of her era, Charlotte Perkins Gilman is praised today for her ground-breaking, feminist writing. Collected here, both The Yellow Wallpaper and Herland...
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  • Nuclear War
    The Sunday Times bestselling non-fiction thriller that has to be read to be believed. Baillie Gifford shortlisted, a favourite of Steven Bartlett, with an average reader rating of 4.6, sure to be a mass-market hit. Up to now, no one outside of official circles has known exactly what would happen if a rogue state launched a nuclear missile at the...
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    He Kete Kiwaha
    Idioms – the everyday turns of phrase that give a language its character – are a key part of speaking fluently, and te reo Māori is rich in them. The title of this work translates into English as a basket of idioms. Drawing on extensive research and consultation with some of Aotearoa's leading reo experts – including Sir Timoti Karetu...
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  • Struggle Without End
    A revised edition of the best-selling book containing two new chapters covering the last decade and a half. Struggle Without End by Dr. Ranginui Walker is a compelling history of Aotearoa, New Zealand, viewed from a distinctly Māori perspective. Dr. Walker meticulously traces the journey of the Māori people from their Polynesian origins, through the arrival of European settlers in...
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  • This is Going to Hurt
    This is Going to Hurt by Adam Kay takes you on an eye-opening, heart-wrenching, and often hysterical journey through the gruelling life of a junior doctor working in the NHS. The book is based on Kay's private diaries, penned during endless shifts, sleepless nights, and missed weekends, revealing the raw realities of a profession that is both incredibly demanding and...
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  • On Writing
    Part memoir, part masterclass by one of the bestselling authors of all time, this superb volume is a revealing and practical view of the writer's craft, comprising the basic tools of the trade every writer must have. King's advice is grounded in his vivid memories from childhood through his emergence as a writer, from his struggling early career to his...
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  • 168 Songs of Hatred and Failure
    'A forensic exploration of their compositions and recordings, and everything that has been poured into them... completely definitive' MOJO ★★★★★ The story of Manic Street Preachers is unique in pop. Raging out of the stricken mining communities of south Wales in the late 80s, they were seemingly condemned to mere cult status by a cruel juncture of artistic triumph, commercial...
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  • 42 Tales From Life
    42 Tales from Life, the world’s greatest popular science writer takes us through a menagerie of tales about how animals have evolved into such intricately beautiful, intriguing forms. Through 42 different tales, Richard Dawkins reveals the fundamental truths behind even the most unfathomable animal behaviours—the galloping of fish, the shape of the rhinoceros’ horn, the surprising similarities between horses and...
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  • The Next Conversation Workbook
    From communication expert Jefferson Fisher, an accessible, step-by-step guide to transforming your conversations at home, at work, and in life. There is always a next conversation, and there is no one better than trial lawyer Jefferson Fisher at giving you the tools to be ready for whatever it may bring. Fisher, one of the leading voices on real-world communication, has...
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  • The Lost Whale
    The enchanting second novel from the author of The Last Bear: the bestselling debut hardback of 2021 and The Times Children’s Book of the Week, winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize and the Blue Peter Book Award. ‘An irresistible ocean-loving yarn’ – The Times Winner of the Edward Stanford Children’s Travel Book of the Year 2023. Shortlisted for BAMB...
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  • City of Widows
    From bestselling novelist Nadia Hashimi—a gripping, occasionally terrifying, yet ultimately hopeful novel focusing on the women of Afghanistan in the years since the Taliban regained power. In February 2020, the US began to withdraw troops from Afghanistan after nearly twenty years of occupation. A whole generation of Afghan women had been born during that time—women who had grown up in...
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  • It All Starts When You Do
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    It All Starts When You Do
    A well-loved therapist's guide to overcoming self-sabotage. In a world looking for quick fixes, It All Starts When You Do offers something real. This is the kind of work that doesn't just inspire, it moves you to act. Dr Nicole LePera, #1 New York Times bestseller A guide to overcoming self-sabotage from one of the internet's most beloved therapists. What...
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  • Inferno
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    Inferno is a gripping history of the world wars told through twelve battles that shaped the fate of the 20th century. From Verdun and the Somme to the Battle of Britain, Stalingrad, D-Day and the fall of Berlin, this is war at full intensity: the clashes that shattered armies, toppled regimes and redrew the map of the world. Written by...
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  • A Rebel and a Traitor
    ‘Deeply researched and fascinating’ The Guardian ‘[Rory Carroll is] an exceptionally gifted storyteller’ Max Hastings ‘A gripping read’ The i Paper ‘A thrilling account of one of the most unpredictable, memorable and poignant figures in our history’ Irish Times The Irish Times No.1 Bestseller From the master storyteller behind 2023’s critically acclaimed Killing Thatcher A Rebel and a Traitor is...
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  • The Future Is Peace
    Palestinian Aziz Abu Sarah and Israeli Maoz Inon are unlikely peacemakers, dedicated to finding a solution to the bitter war that has decimated historical, ancient land and ended family lines. Despite the losses they have suffered, the resolve of their friendship has taught them that strength and unity are more powerful than the violence of separation. Throughout their travels, they...
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  • Doing Life with Your Adult Children
    Are you struggling to connect with your child now that they've left the nest? Are you feeling the tension and heartache as your relationship dynamic begins to change? In Doing Life with Your Adult Children, bestselling author and parenting expert Jim Burns provides practical advice and hopeful encouragement for navigating this tough yet rewarding transition. If you've raised a child,...
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  • Liars, cheats and copycats
    Meet some of the world's most dastardly creatures, who lie, cheat and deceive for a living. There's the deadly praying mantis that looks like an innocent pink flower. The assassin bug that strums spider webs to lure in a tasty snack. The cuttlefish that changes colour to hide its romantic intentions. To understand how these creatures swindle their way to...
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  • School Zone I Know It! Learning to Write
    This School Zone Learning to Write workbook helps children develop legible handwriting by providing clear instructions and lots of opportunities to practise. The activities in this 64-page workbook include the proper starting points for each letter stroke, as well as numbering the strokes so the letter is written in the correct order. Playful illustrations, writing exercises and entertaining riddles help...
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  • Stranger Things: The Complete Scripts, Season 2
    Go deeper into the groundbreaking Emmy-winning series with the complete, authorised scripts of Stranger Things: The Complete Scripts, Season 2, including an exclusive introduction from the Duffer Brothers. EXT. DOWNTOWN HAWKINS - THE PALACE (THE UPSIDE DOWN)Will steps outside. Scared. Cautious. It's a very familiar nightmare landscape. Fog. Spores. Nether growths. Only . . . it's worse now. The spores...
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  • Word Perfect
    'Susie Dent is a one-off. She breathes life and fun into words and language' — Pam Ayres 'Susie Dent is a national treasure' — Richard Osman Welcome to a year of wonder with Susie Dent, lexicographer, logophile, and longtime queen of Countdown's Dictionary Corner. From the real Jack the Lad to the theatrically literal story behind stealing someone's thunder, from...
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  • Mana
    Mana. It's a big word. But what is it? Are you born with it, can you earn it, can it be taken away? For more than five decades, Tāme Iti has stood at the heart of Aotearoa's struggle for indigenous rights. From land marches to performance art, police raids to prison cells, his voice has challenged New Zealand to reckon...
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  • Wisdom Of Insecurity
    A classic look at man's search for certainty from the acclaimed expert on Eastern philosophy. In this fascinating book, Alan Watts explores man's quest for psychological security, examining our efforts to find spiritual and intellectual certainty in the realms of religion and philosophy. The Wisdom of Insecurity underlines the importance of our search for stability in an age where human...
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  • Animal Farm
    HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. The animals at Manor Farm have had enough of Farmer Jones — he’s drunk, reckless and cares little for their welfare. When the boar, Old Major, shares his revolutionary plans, the animals are convinced they can thrive on their own once the despot Jones is overthrown. But as...
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  • The Mission
    The epic successor to Tim Weiner’s National Book Award-winning classic, Legacy of Ashes: a gripping and revelatory history of the CIA in the 21st century, reaching from 9/11 through the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq to today’s battles with Russia and China – and with the President of the United States. At the turn of the century, the Central Intelligence...
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  • The Complete Rhyming Dictionary
    The Complete Rhyming Dictionary is the essential handbook for songwriters, poets, students, teachers, speechmakers, and members of the performing arts. This simple-to-use, exceptionally complete reference work has been updated, expanded, and redesigned to meet the needs of today's most demanding wordsmiths. Included here are: Over 10,000 new entries—over 60,000 in all More rhymes than any other book Sight, vowel, consonant,...
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  • The Complete Poetry Of Edgar Allan Poe
    The comprehensive collection of poetry by the world-renowned writer. Explore the transcendent world of unity and ultimate beauty in Edgar Allan Poe's verse in this complete poetry collection. Although best known for his short stories, Edgar Allan Poe was by nature and choice a poet. From his exquisite lyric "To Helen," to his immortal masterpieces, "Annabel Lee," "The Bells," and...
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  • Of Cabbages and Kimchi
    A playful and accessible guide to fermenting at home James Read is on a mission to smuggle bacteria into our kitchens. In Of Cabbages and Kimchi, he takes the ten greatest 'living' ferments—fermented foods that are neither cooked nor pasteurised—and places them under the microscope, before cooking with them in all their delicious versatility. From the fiery funk of kimchi...
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  • Normal Women
    The Sunday Times Bestseller ‘A lasting work of social history’ — The Times ‘A genuinely new history of our nation’ — Dan Jones ‘This celebration of women is a triumph of popular history’ — Spectator From the multi-million bestselling historical novelist comes the culmination of her life’s work. Did you know that there are more penises than women in the...
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  • Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life
    Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall B. Rosenberg offers a transformative approach to interacting with others that emphasises compassion and empathy. Instead of engaging in destructive communication practices that can harm relationships and escalate conflicts, Rosenberg introduces a method of communication that enhances understanding, promotes connection, and fosters harmony. This book provides readers with practical tools and insights...
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  • The Secret Life of Flying
    How does a plane stay up in the air? Does the Mile-High Club actually exist? When you flush the toilet, where does it all go? Buckle up for some turbulence because nothing flies under the radar for Captain Jeremy Burfoot. With more than 35 years of airline experience, the former Qantas pilot presents an Airbus-load of stories about unruly passengers...
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  • Gaza in Crisis
    Gaza in Crisis by Noam Chomsky and Ilan Pappé offers a compelling and incisive examination of one of the most contentious and misunderstood conflicts of our time: the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with a specific focus on the events in Gaza. Through meticulously researched chapters, this book delves into the humanitarian disaster following Israel's 'Operation Cast Lead,' providing a critical, historical, and...
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  • D-Day
    The definitive account of D-Day from the author of international bestsellers Stalingrad and Berlin: D-Day by Antony Beevor is a landmark historical narrative that captures the epic scale and human cost of the Allied invasion of Normandy on 6 June 1944. Drawing from first-hand accounts, archival research, and a keen historian's eye, Beevor immerses readers in the gripping details of...
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  • The Raupo Book Of Maori Proverbs
    The Raupo Book of Maori Proverbs, authored by A. W. Reed, Timoti Karetu, and A.E. Brougham, is a timeless collection that delves into the rich heritage of Māori culture. This extensive volume compiles several hundred traditional Māori proverbs, or whakataukī, offering a profound glimpse into the unique philosophy, humour and pragmatism of the Māori people. Each saying encapsulates various aspects...
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  • Quantum Mechanics: The Theoretical Minimum
    Quantum Mechanics: The Theoretical Minimum is the second volume in Leonard Susskind's immensely popular introductory series on physics. Following the success of the first volume, where Susskind unravelled the complexities of classical mechanics, this book delves into the fascinating world of quantum mechanics, providing a detailed yet accessible exploration of the subject. Designed for those who are serious about learning...
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  • The Age Rebellion
    'Retirement bad! Living good! Refreshingly salty, unapologetically un-woo-woo, and totally inspirational.' - Ben Miller, Actor, comedian and bestselling author 'As Shakespeare might have said, "To retire or not to retire that is the question"! Lyndsey Simpson's book is the perfect primer for answering that question - and more importantly what to do about it! At age 91, it even gave...
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  • Not Just a Period
    Work with your cycle for better periods, more energy and a healthier you. Do you struggle with challenging or disruptive periods? Do your emotions and energy levels fluctuate throughout the month? Do you feel at the mercy of cravings when your period is due? You're not alone. In Not Just a Period, bestselling author Dr. Hazel Wallace sets out not...
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  • DK Super Readers Pre-Level Marvel Spidey and His Amazing Friends Go Team Spidey!
    Combining DK's reading programme with the popular TV show, this book will start little ones on their reading journey. Start your reading adventure with Team Spidey! Meet the members of Team Spidey and some of their amazing friends, including Iron Man, Ms. Marvel, and Black Panther. With engaging, simple text, little ones can enter the world of reading whilst learning...
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  • Organ Speak
    The international bestselling author of Gut returns with a spellbinding journey through the human body. In a world that is becoming ever louder and more complicated, sometimes the answer is to look inward. For thousands of years, our bodily organs – from our muscles to our brain – have faced problems and found their own unique ways to overcome them....
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  • Write Your Own Story Book
    A fantastic write-in book that helps children learn to write their own stories. Write Your Own Story Book includes a variety of engaging writing activities such as creating a fictional school journal, crafting a comic strip, and forming a story around a picture. This book is packed with writing tips and features a 'storywriting toolkit' to inspire budding authors. It...
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  • My Very First Bible
    A perfect introduction to 25 of the most beloved Bible stories. This illustrated first Bible story book for children is a wonderful collection of 25 favourite Bible stories re-told for a young audience. Accounts from the Old Testament and parables from the New Testament are covered in a clear and accessible way. From Creation to Noah's Ark, each story is...
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  • A History of Horror, Fear, and the Uncanny
    A spine-chilling look at the subject of horror through history and across the world. Take a step - if you dare - into the shadows and the story of our primal fascination with fear, terror, and the macabre. This comprehensive and creepily illustrated guide explores the dark and eerie landscapes of horror down the centuries and across the world -...
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  • On Murder, Mourning and Melancholia
    One of fifteen new translations of Freud's key writings, under the general editorship of celebrated psychoanalyst Adam Phillips, this project reimagines one of the modern era's greatest writers. These works were written against a background of war and racism. Freud sought the sources of conflict in the deepest memories of humankind, finding clear continuities between our 'primitive' past and 'civilised'...
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  • Frankenstein: Popular Penguins
    Frankenstein: Popular Penguins by Mary Shelley is a timeless tale of science, ambition, and the consequences of playing God. A fascinating fusion of Gothic horror and early science fiction, this gripping narrative explores the ambitious endeavours of Victor Frankenstein, a young and idealistic scientist fixated on unleashing the secrets of life. Driven by an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, Victor's experiments...
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  • The Rupert Annual 2027
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    The Rupert Annual 2027
    Join Rupert for another Annual full of fun and adventure as Rupert goes on a journey with Sailor Sam, uncovers gold in Nutwood, meets Blitzen the reindeer and rides in the Professor’s new invention, the Ballopter! Enjoy a brand-new story Rupert and the Spring Book, originated and illustrated by Stuart Trotter, alongside a selection of new and classic activities including...
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  • How to Kill a Language
    This is the story of our modern world in 10 languages. As Sophia Smith Galer’s Nonna lay dying, she realised it wasn’t just a beloved grandmother she was losing – it was the language she spoke, too. From Northern Italy, she spoke a dialët that Sophia, like so many children and grandchildren of migrants, can understand but can’t speak. With...
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  • The Art of Japanese Joinery
    The Art of Japanese Joinery by Kiyosi Seike is the classic text on Japanese joinery and carpentry, filled with detailed photographs and illustrative drawings. This beautifully redesigned edition of the acclaimed introduction to Japanese joinery examines the unique history and development of Japanese carpentry and illustrates the essential techniques of this historic form of woodworking. It includes: Explorations of the...
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  • Ferment
    From the world-leading gut scientist and no. 1 bestselling author of Food for Life, an introduction to the life-changing benefits of fermentation. Tim Spector is on a mission to bring fermenting into our lives and kitchens. Drawing on cutting-edge science and his own experiments, with practical tips and recipes, Ferment is an accessible introduction and guide for beginners and fermenting...
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  • The Beginner's Bible 365 Devotions for Kids
    Snuggle up for time together with God and your little one! The Beginner’s Bible 365 Devotions for Kids contains 365 simple daily devotions filled with Scripture and prayers that are the perfect, Christ-centred building blocks for young children. The Beginner’s Bible 365 Devotions for Kids: Is part of the Beginner’s Bible® brand, the bestselling Bible storybook brand of our time,...
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  • Nga Kakahu Maori
    Starting with identifying the range of garments present during the Classical Period of Maori traditional clothing (1769-1800), their function and the ways they were made, this book then explores how clothing of Maori has changed in style, function and construction. Hirini Moko Mead makes a detailed analysis of the materials used, construction techniques, patterns, garments produced and the ways they...
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  • With the End in Mind
    With the End in Mind by Kathryn Mannix is a profound exploration of the inevitable yet often feared aspect of life: death. Mannix, drawing on her extensive experience as a palliative care doctor, shares deeply moving and humane stories that illuminate the process of dying. Through these narratives, she demystifies the experiences of patients facing terminal diagnoses and provides readers...
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  • Think Again
    Bestselling author, smart thinking guru and TED podcast star, Adam Grant returns with a compelling guide to changing your mind. The Million-Copy Bestseller If you can change your mind you can do anything. Why do we refresh our wardrobes every year, renovate our kitchens every decade, but never update our beliefs and our views? Why do we laugh at people...
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  • Women Who Run With The Wolves
    A beautiful gift edition celebrating the 30th anniversary of the cult feminist classic. A beautiful collectable gift edition celebrating the 30 year anniversary of the ultimate cult feminist classic. Within every woman, there lies a powerful force of energy, creativity and self-knowing - their wild woman. For centuries, she has been repressed by a male-orientated value system that trivialises her...
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  • Steal Like an Artist
    Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon is a beautifully illustrated and compelling guide that encourages readers to explore their creativity boldly. This international bestseller offers an illuminating and engaging journey through the artistic landscape, teaching both veteran and aspiring artists how to harness their surroundings and personal ingenuity to forge their unique artistic paths. The book is enriched with...
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  • The Wide Wide Sea
    From New York Times bestselling author Hampton Sides comes an epic account of the most momentous voyage of the Age of Exploration – the fateful final journey of Captain James Cook. In July 1776, Captain James Cook began his third voyage in HMS Resolution. Two-and-a-half years later, in Hawaii, Cook was killed – stabbed by the indigenous population. What brought...
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  • The Simple Gift
    A special reissue of a bestselling and award-winning Australian classic from popular author Steven Herrick. The Simple Gift tells the story of a runaway teenage boy, an old hobo, and a rich girl whose paths intersect in an abandoned train yard. Each character carries their own personal baggage. Through early mornings, long walks, and cheap coffee, they discover that, no...
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  • Amelia Bedelia Chapter Book 4-Book Box Set
    Amelia Bedelia is all boxed up—literally! This box set includes the first four funny books in the bestselling Amelia Bedelia Chapter Book series and will be a welcome gift for early readers who like to giggle. Short, fast-paced chapters, tons of friends and funny situations, and black-and-white illustrations on every page make the Amelia Bedelia chapter books an ideal choice...
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  • The Trading Game
    The high-wire true story of the millionaire trader, who won the finance game and then blew it wide open. 'If you were gonna rob a bank, and you saw the vault door there, left open, what would you do? Would you wait around?' Ever since he was a kid, kicking broken footballs on the streets of East London in the...
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  • Seven Brief Lessons on Physics
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