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The Astounding Illustrated History of Fantasy & Horror serves as a companion title to The Astounding Illustrated History of Science Fiction. This new book dives into the shared roots of Gothic literature, following a complementary path through the 20th century. It explores the cinematic works of Peter Jackson, the success of streaming TV series such as Grimm, and the fantasy...

A comprehensive gardener’s guide to sustainable beekeeping. Beekeeping has changed. While once it was a hobby that pursued the rich rewards of honey and wax, many new beekeepers seek only the gratification of knowing that they are helping one of the world’s most important creatures survive against the odds. Keeping bees today is as much about providing the right habitats...

A stunning new edition with deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers, and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. Mischievous and smart, Tom Sawyer is one of American literature's most beloved literary characters. Originally published in 1876, Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer chronicles the...

A stunning new edition with deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers, and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. One of the most beloved and influential books in American literature, Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a comic yet incisive portrait of 19th century...

Tangata Whenua: A History presents a rich narrative of the Māori past, from ancient origins in South China to the twenty-first century, in a handy paperback format. The authoritative text is drawn directly from the award-winning Tangata Whenua: An Illustrated History. The full text of the big hardback is now available in a reader-friendly edition, ideal for students, for bedtime...

Too many popular histories seek to establish heroes, pioneers, and martyrs, but as Huw Lemmey and Ben Miller argue, the past is filled with queer people whose sexualities and/or dastardly deeds have been overlooked. We all remember Oscar Wilde, but who speaks for Bosie? What about those 'bad gays' whose un-exemplary lives reveal more than we might expect? Part-revisionist history,...

A stunning new edition with deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. This beautiful collection compiles Edgar Allan Poe's most terrifying and otherworldly works. Included are the very first modern detective stories, The Murders in the Rue Morgue, The...

Who knew just two fat quarters can be used in so many ways? Turn your left-over fabrics or stash of odd fat quarters into 16 beautiful bags! The projects inside range from accessory essentials like an evening clutch and cross-body handbag, to invaluable carriers such as a foldable shopper and lunch tote that will see you through your daily tasks....

Why on earth do cars have the same symmetry as dragonflies? Is there really a beautiful swirling pattern lurking in every dripping tap? What do insect eggs have in common with planets, and why? In this exquisite book, the smallest and most concise ever produced, designer David Wade introduces the main principles of Symmetry, and shows how, despite opinions over...

This is a book about New Zealanders and their deep connection to swimming in the outdoors. Every neighbourhood has its swimming hole up the river, its local beach, or a back road to the lake. A love of swimming is one of the things that defines Kiwis, and all over the country the start of summer is marked by most...

The Australian Beetles series represents a comprehensive treatment of the beetles of Australia, a relatively under-studied fauna that includes many unusual and unique evolutionary lineages found nowhere else on Earth. Volume 3 (Polyphaga, Part 2) contains 12 chapters, providing critical information and identification keys to the genera of the Australian beetle families included in superfamily Curculionoidea (Nemonychidae, Anthribidae, Belidae, Attelabidae,...

Eagles are awe-inspiring birds that have influenced much human endeavour. Australia is home to three eagle species, and in Melanesia, there are four additional endemic species. A further three large Australian hawks are eagle-like. Eagles, being at the top of the food chain, are sensitive ecological barometers of human impact on the Earth's ecosystem services, and all of the six...

The perfect gift for anyone interested in Irish folklore. These Irish tales are reprinted from nineteenth-century sources, but they date back to a centuries-old oral tradition of storytelling that had yet to be committed to the printed page. They were passed down through the ages virtually unaltered and feature a wide variety of fantastic beings. A Treasury of Irish Fairy...

Discover the undiscovered with this jargon-free introduction to astrophysics Astronomy is the study of what you see in the sky. Physics is the study of how things work. Astrophysics is the study of how things in the sky work, from large objects to tiny particles. Astrophysics For Dummies breaks it all down for you, making this difficult but fascinating topic...

Embark on your own personal journey into the night sky. Stardate: Today! Ever catch yourself staring up at the night sky and wondering just what the heck is out there? While no one book can answer all your questions, Astronomy For Dummies will take you on a tour through the Milky Way (and beyond!) that describes some of the most...

Spot X Bird Watching Upper Nth Isl Chart

Skiddies tells the story of Benji, a mischievous young lad who lives on a farm. Things keep happening to him—funny things, silly things, and SCARY things. But are they real? Skiddies develops a child's sense of fun, bringing a smile and giggle into reading. It also deals with accidents humorously, helping kids handle the adversities of childhood. This high-spirited, energetic,...

Revamp your wardrobe and maximise its usage with this comprehensive practical guide to maintaining and altering your clothes. Acclaimed costumier and expert tailor J Francois-Campbell guides you through ten tailoring techniques, covering everything from replacing buttons to changing a garment's shape. If you're looking for better fitting clothes or simply to prolong the life of your garments, this book will...

A collection of 200 word puzzles.

Simon Shuker's Code-Cracker, Volume Twelve

Simon Shukers Code-Cracker, Volume Three

Marking a decade in the series is this, the tenth volume of Simon Shuker's Code-Cracker. More new puzzles from the series that is enjoyed daily in newspapers from Whangarei to Invercargill, including the Otago Daily Times, Dominion Post, and New Zealand Herald.

Simon Shuker's Code-Cracker, Volume Sixteen

Coder-Cracker is looked forward to every day by it's legions of fans throughout New Zealand who enjoy this challenging but satisfying word puzzle.

The ninth volume of Simon Shuker's Code-Cracker: the puzzle series that is enjoyed daily in newspapers from Whangarei to Invercargill, including the Otago Daily Times, Dominion Post, and New Zealand Herald.

Another 125 Code-Cracker puzzles in the fifth volume of the puzzle series that is enjoyed daily in newspapers from Whangarei to Invercargill, including the Otago Daily Times, Dominion Post, and New Zealand Herald. Discover the intriguing world of Simon Shuker's Code-Cracker, Volume Five and join puzzle enthusiasts across the country who challenge themselves with these engaging puzzles every day.

Simon Shuker's Code-Cracker, Volume Eighteen

Fascinating and richly illustrated stories of insects in 366 daily entries, from dancing honeybees to the largest spider webs in the world. In this beautifully produced guide, entomologists Gail Ashton and Dominic Couzens present a look at hundreds of insects, as well as what makes each one so important. With a fascinating, bitesize entry for every day of the year,...

When Barbara Kingsolver and her family move from suburban Arizona to rural Appalachia, they take on a new challenge: to spend a year on a locally-produced diet, paying close attention to the provenance of all they consume. Animal, Vegetable, Miracle follows the family through the first year of their experiment. They find themselves eager to move away from the all...

Shanghai Travel Map Fifth Edition from Periplus is designed as a convenient, easy-to-use tool for travellers. Created using durable coated paper, this map is made to open and fold multiple times, whether it's the entire map that you want to view or one panel at a time. Following highways and byways, this map will show you how to manoeuvre your...

Gnomes for your home! Stitch a year-round collection of 12 friendly gnomes for your home using this fabulous new book by sewing superstar Debbie Shore. Gnomes aren't just for winter! Sewing superstar Debbie Shore presents a friendly, fashion-forward, all-new collection of 12 gnomes for your home, based on her hugely popular Erik and Ola creations from Half Yard (TM) Winter....

A Natural Year follows writer Wendyl Nissen's life in the peaceful New Zealand countryside over one year. It's the story of what happens in her garden, her kitchen, and her life over twelve months, and the thoughts inspired by each passing season. She writes about the freedom that she has found in ageing and the joy that comes along with...

From Annie Murray, the bestselling author of The Chocolate Girls and The Bells of Bournville Green, comes another gritty family saga about love, war and chocolate. September 1940, Birmingham. While her husband and daughter work at the Cadbury's Bournville factory, Ann Gilby has her hands full at home with her youngest, Martin, and her other daughter, Sheila, who has newly...

Screams from the Void is a tense, gripping science fiction house of horrors set in space, where not all the monsters are inhuman. "I enjoyed this enormously," says Peter McLean, author of Priest of Bones. For two years in deep space, the freighter Demeter and its small crew have collected botanical life from other planets. It's been a lesson in...

Atmospheric, chilling, and often witty tales from the storytellers of ancient and modern phantom appearances. From the misty air of the Highlands to the reekie streets of Edinburgh's underground city, comes an entertaining selection of classic and mysterious Scottish ghost stories, including The Floating Head of the Benrachett Inn, The White Lady of Stirling, The Hauntings of the White Dove...

A FLAME TREE NOTEBOOK. Beautiful and luxurious, the journals combine high-quality production with magnificent art. Perfect as a gift, and an essential personal choice for writers, notetakers, travellers, students, poets, and diarists. Features a wide range of well-known and modern artists, with new artworks published throughout the year. BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED. The highly crafted covers are printed on foil paper, embossed...

John Milton's in Mexico with a few days to kill... Milton has been off the grid for six months. He surfaces in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, and immediately finds himself drawn into a vicious battle with the narco-gangs that control the borderlands. Milton saves the life of an idealistic young journalist who has been targeted for execution, but the only way...

Russia, Ukraine, Belarus Deluxe Map by Hema Maps offers a detailed country map of Russia, covering Ukraine and Belarus at a scale of 1:2,000,000. An overview map is also included, encompassing Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The map highlights national parks, points of interest, and road distances, and it complements city maps...

Alba the Hundred Year Old Fish tells the enchanting story of Alba, a fish who has spent her entire life collecting precious objects that drift down to the ocean floor. From delicate shells to brightly coloured coral, each year on her birthday she gathers one more precious item. But over the years, Alba notices her collection is losing its sparkle...

The perfect book for beginners to learn all the basics of Vietnamese! Reading & Writing Vietnamese offers an easy way to learn how to speak, read, and write in Vietnamese. Often considered a difficult language to learn, this book is specially designed for beginners with no previous experience in studying or speaking the language. It guides learners through all the...

These fun and colourful note cards feature dreamy rainbow watercolour designs. With 24 cards and 8 vibrant designs, receiving a handwritten note in one of these will make your friends and family smile! Blank inside, these cards convey a heartfelt message for any occasion. This note card set includes: 24 folded blank note cards - 11.5 x 9.5 cm 25...

Queensland Outback contains mapping and visitor information for one of the most iconic regions in Australia. Mapping at a scale of 1:1,500,000 covers from the inland borders to Toowoomba in the east and Charters Towers in the north, with hill shading and elevation tinting creating a more realistic interpretation of the landscape within the region. Marked on the map are:...

Print Making Book, The is your complete introduction to the art of hand printing. With 23 projects to make, you will be guided through a plethora of techniques that include relief, screen, and mono-printing—all using tools and materials that are easy to source and use at home in your kitchen, bathroom, or garden. A printing press is not required for...

Designed for beginning Korean learners, Practical Korean gives you only what you need—including a basic pronunciation guide and key grammar points. This concise Korean language book is organised into 46 easy lessons that help you grasp everything from names and greetings to casual remarks. It is designed for English speakers travelling to Korea, although it can be used by anyone...

Get started and learn the basics with this pocket-sized, no-nonsense guide to crochet! From best-selling author and crafting queen Claire Gelder, this gorgeous mini guide is packed full of crochet know-how, practical illustrations, and three simple projects. Perfect for complete beginners, Pocket Book of Crochet breaks down everything you need to know about crochet: how to read a ball band,...

What sort of things happen when space crystallises? Why were primordial sages fascinated with five simple forms? Does the three-dimensional jigsaw fit simply together? If so, how? Find out about one of the languages spoken throughout the universe! An understanding of the Platonic Solids, and their close cousins, the Archimedean Solids, has long been required of students seeking entry into...

The time is right to learn what really happened on 9/11. The time is right to unearth what has been deliberately withheld from the public. Nearly twenty years ago, on 11 September 2001, four passenger aircraft were hijacked and flown into the World Trade Center in New York, the Pentagon near Washington, and a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Nearly three...

A stunning new edition with deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers, and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. Includes Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens. An iconic children's classic, Peter Pan tells the story of the much-loved boy who never grew up. An instant success upon...

The perfect introduction to the rich delights of Persian literature, bound in a seductive, collectable edition. Gorgeous Collector's Edition. From such texts as the Shah Nameh (the Persian Book of Kings), Masnavi-e Ma'navi, the Anvar-i Suhayli fables, and works by the great poet Nizami, come ancient tales of a civilisation that once stretched across the known world. Find here the...

Periplus Pocket Cantonese Dictionary is a convenient and handy pocket-sized dictionary that contains the most common Cantonese words you will need to use and understand, whether as a traveller or as a beginner in the early stages of learning the language. Different meanings of the same word are distinguished so that you will always be able to make the correct...

Parker, the Very Nosy Cat is an engaging story about a curious feline named Parker, who often finds himself getting into mischief. His inquisitive nature leads him to poke his nose into anything that’s happening around him. Parker isn’t just nosy; he's also rather clumsy. Despite having the best of intentions, his antics usually result in a bit of chaos....

A secret from the war with the power to change one woman’s future… 1939: War has broken out, and in Albania Bekim’s family take in a Jewish family fleeing from Nazi Austria. The years of war will shape his life in unimaginable ways as Bekim grows to love Hannelore, doing everything in his power to protect her. But will he...

This paper pack contains 1,000 high-quality, extra small 2.75-inch origami sheets printed with beautiful chiyogami designs. These origami papers were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 unique chiyogami designs and is ideal for experienced artists working on modular origami, origami jewellery or mini models. This origami paper pack includes: 1,000...

This pack contains 500 high-quality origami sheets printed with colourful and traditional Japanese Washi Patterns. These paper patterns were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 designs unique to this pack, and all of the papers are printed with coordinating colours on the reverse to provide aesthetically pleasing combinations in origami...

This paper pack contains 500 origami papers printed with designs from traditional Bingata folk fabrics. These paper packs make an excellent resource for all different kinds of folding, crafting and scrapbooking projects. The package includes folding sheets as well as a booklet with instructions so that folders can start right away. This origami paper pack includes: 500 sheets of high-quality...

Dragon lovers rejoice! This new kit by master origami artist Marc Kirschenbaum shows you how to fold 10 incredible paper dragons! This unique collection contains a wide range of Asian and Western dragons—both winged and serpentine. It contains everything you need to fold them, including 48 high-quality patterned paper folding sheets. The clear step-by-step instruction book shows you how to...

Lonely Planet's Experience Scotland is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. Visit the infamous Malt Whisky Trail, devour fresh lobster platters in Oban, escape to white sand beaches in Harris - all guided by local experts with fresh perspectives. Uncover Scotland's best experiences and get away from the everyday! Inside Lonely Planet's Experience Scotland: Unique experiences to string...

Live Like a Hunter Gatherer is an informative and immersive guide to the Stone Age, written by a real-life hunter-gatherer. If you imagined that all Stone Age people lived in caves, were not very clever, not very clean, and said "Ugg" a lot, then think again. Marking the start of all human history, the Stone Age lasted around 3.5 million...

Ants, dragonflies, tarantulas are just a few of the creepy, crawly creatures you can create with the friendly origami kit. World-renowned origami artist Michael LaFosse introduces this paper craft kit that kids and paper folders of all ages will love, turning brightly coloured sheets of origami paper into 20 different insects and arachnids. Use it to craft eye-catching origami for...

The Little Book of Smiles radiates cheerfulness, emphasizing smiles as symbols of friendship and gratitude. It highlights the myriad reasons to smile, from expressing thanks to uplifting those in need. Helen Exley curated around 120 inspiring quotes, underscoring the power of smiles to boost happiness. Scientifically, smiling triggers the release of 'happy' hormones like dopamine and serotonin, fostering positivity. As...

Little Book Of Hope

Origami Activities for Kids by Michael G. LaFosse invites children to experience the joy of origami while learning about Asian culture. This step-by-step guide to simple origami projects introduces young readers to the Japanese art of paper folding, offering an exciting way to unleash their imagination. Specifically catering to 8-12 year olds, the book provides an engaging introduction to Japanese...

Little Book Of Happiness

Liberating Self by Christine Spring explores womanhood in a modern context, while prompting the reader to reflect on the messages and teachings within the book. The photography of nude women from all walks of life adds depth and colour, emphasising the visual connection between a woman's mind, body, and soul.

The ultimate Japanese soul food—a steaming bowl of miso soup paired with delicious seasoned rice! Onigiri Rice and Miso Soup - The Perfect Pairing offers Japan's answer to the classic soup and sandwich combo—but a whole lot healthier! In these 100 amazing recipes, nutritionist Megumi Fujii combines fresh seasonal ingredients with traditional Japanese superfoods to create deeply nourishing meals—the perfect...

Age range 5 to 12 Welcome to the Korean language-learning kit that is designed to make learning fun! Let's Learn Korean Kit is an introductory language learning tool specially designed to help children from preschool through elementary level acquire Korean words, phrases, greetings, and simple sentences in a fun and easy way. The flash cards, recordings, poster, games, and activities...

Like any high-end digital camera, you need to appreciate the M10's nuances to truly explore its capabilities. With The Expanded Guide: Leica M10, the intricacies of Leica's state-of-the-art camera are fully explored, giving the reader a clear insight into precisely what the camera is capable of. From setting up the camera to delving into the deepest menu options, this book...

This kit contains 12 full-colour pop-out paper pieces, a catapult launcher, and an instruction booklet. These awesome high-performance planes are frustration-free—no glue needed, just a stapler and some imagination. The full-colour instruction book inside the kit provides clear, step-by-step folding instructions for each plane. All the planes are printed in full colour on high-quality cardstock and precut so you just...

This complete guide provides lessons and insights from 100 professional artists! Imagine an art class taught by 100 professional Japanese manga and anime illustrators. In much the same way, this essential guide gathers the collective knowledge, tips and techniques from over 100 anime and manga artists. The lessons cover everything from the basics of figure drawing and posing to advanced...

Louise Avery began brewing kombucha in 2010 as part of a self-sufficient and healthy lifestyle, living on a Scottish Island in the Hebrides, simply because she loved its unique and more-ish taste. Now she is one of London’s best-connected kombucha producers. In Kombucha, she reveals her tried-and-tested recipes that use the freshest produce to create truly delicious cold teas. Starting...

Use your shelves to display your favourite finds and create evolving works of art with inspirational ideas from expert stylist and keen collector Geraldine James. Find out how you can use what you already have in a stylish and unexpected way to revitalise a room. Whether you want to group a collection of colourful vases against a dark wall, use...

Do you know your Stegosaurus from your Velociraptor, or a Diplodocus from a Triceratops? If not, then this fun and fact-filled book of prehistoric projects is a must-have. All dino-obsessed children and grown-ups alike will love these quirky knitted toys, and with 15 different patterns to choose from, there is no excuse not to get knitting. New knitters need not...

Kids Can Cook Vegetarian is a beautifully illustrated cookbook for budding chefs, containing more than 30 vegetarian recipes. Packed with recipes for fresh, tasty vegetarian dishes, the third title in the Kids Can series is an exciting way to introduce hungry young chefs to the endless possibilities of cooking with vegetables. Whether you follow a vegetarian diet already, want to...

In 2010, the Human Rights Commission found that Asian people reported higher levels of discrimination than any other minority in New Zealand. Yet although anti-Asian prejudice has a long history in New Zealand, it is seldom publicly acknowledged. Old Asian, New Asian by K. Emma Ng shines light onto the persistence of anti-Asian sentiment in New Zealand. Her anecdotal account...

Kawaii Crochet is the only crochet book that explicitly trades on the "kawaii" trend, offering the cutest patterns in a gorgeous, gift-worthy format. Hook up a rainbow of kawaii goodness with this super-cute collection of 40 amigurumi patterns from modern crochet designer Yarn Blossom Boutique. From three adorable peas in a pod to a winking fortune cookie, these 40 fun...

Kaffe Quilts Again by Kaffe Fassett takes 20 of his favourite quilt blocks from his unique series of patchwork and quilting books with Rowan and recolours them with the new collection of Rowan fabrics. Photographed in a simple village in the heart of rural Bulgaria, they create a stunning array of colour contrasts, harmonies and shapes, giving quilters the chance...

Ninja Wilderness Survival Guide by Hakim Isler provides modern-day survival strategies based on the techniques of Japan's ancient ninja. If you find yourself in an unexpected extreme situation—while wilderness camping, hiking, or adventuring off the beaten path—a fundamental understanding of your surroundings can make the difference between life and death. By harnessing the powers of nature, the ninja built a...

The FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. Among Rudyard Kipling's best-known works, Just So & Other Stories is a collection...

Nicolas Dillon Drawn to the Wild showcases the work of Nicolas Dillon, one of New Zealand's leading wildlife painters. Over the past 30 years, Dillon has built a reputation for his masterful portraits of wildlife, particularly birds. His evocative, moody paintings are deeply considered observations of nature and the environment. At the heart of his practice is drawing in the...