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Published by Random House New Zealand Ltd, New Zealand, Auckland, 2006
ISBN 10: 1869418026ISBN 13: 9781869418021
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Practical, positive and informative parenting advice on raising great sons. /bGrowing Great Boys is a brilliant, practical parenting book about parenting boys from toddlers to teens by one of New Zealand's leading parenting experts. Packed with tips and pragmatic ideas for parents, it has a strong and positive message for parents. The following issues are dealt with- The challenges for boys in the 21st century; The uniqueness of boys/men; The importance of fathers in parenting boys; The place of mothers in parenting boys; Parenting boys on your own; How to parent preschooler boys (or under 5s); How to parent primary school boys (or 5-12 year olds); How to parent teenage boys; Boys and Masks - talking to the real boy; and Boys and spirituality, traditions and rites of passage. Growing Great Boys is a delightful manual for successfully guiding, coaching, disciplining, loving, encouraging and inspiring boys from birth through to teenage years. Its substance is insightful and challenging and it will be rewarding to all parents who read it. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Random House New Zealand Ltd, New Zealand, Auckland, 2000
ISBN 10: 1869620550ISBN 13: 9781869620554
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. New Zealand's native forests are rich and fascinating ecosystems, and the interactions between the various plants and animals are as interesting as the individuals themselves. This book is an ecological field guide. In one volume, it provides identification for a range of common plants (trees and shrubs, vines and epiphytes, ground plants, fungi, mosses and liverworts) and animals (birds, reptiles, insects and mammals). It also offers insights into the intriguing and vital interactions between them. NATURE GUIDE TO THE NEW ZEALAND FOREST has a user-friendly, colour-coded layout, from the tallest trees to the forest floor. Illustrated with stunning photographs, many of which are beautiful composite shots of several similar species for easy identification, this is a comprehensive and innovative guide to the wonders of the New Zealand forest. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Published by Random House New Zealand Ltd, New Zealand, Auckland, 1971
ISBN 10: 0713610905ISBN 13: 9780713610901
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Paperback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.
Published by Random House New Zealand Ltd, New Zealand, Auckland, 1993
ISBN 10: 0863697283ISBN 13: 9780863697289
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This book is a guide to the work of Supermarionation, the company responsible for the cult characters which delighted both children and adults. It features detailed analysis of Thunderbirds, Stingray and Captain Scarlet, including plot synopses of individual episodes, personnel credits and transmission details. Also covered are all of the less well-known shows produced, and a study of the background on the company itself. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Random House New Zealand Ltd, New Zealand, Auckland, 2012
ISBN 10: 1869796950ISBN 13: 9781869796952
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Al Brown, star chef, author of Go Fish and Stoked and genius behind Depot and Logan Brown, serves up a loving portrait of regional New Zealand and its best produce. As well as delicious recipes from all over NZ, this beautifully designed book includes a special extra - a CD of songs from local bands to play as you read the book and cook the recipes - to get you into the regional mood. Al's delight in the landscape, food and people of ten stunning areas of New Zealand is plainly evident in this gem of a book. He explores the main farmers' market of each region and visits their key producers, works out a menu that epitomises that region and serves up iconic, delicious recipes. Including Northland, Coromandel, South Auckland, Hawkes Bay, Wairarapa, Marlborough, Canterbury, Central Otago, Dunedin and Riverton, Al covers the country from north to south. Written in Al's characteristic jaunty style, there's about 60,000 words describing the delights of these places plus 30 wonderful recipes. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Random House New Zealand Ltd, New Zealand, Auckland, 1985
ISBN 10: 0709940238ISBN 13: 9780709940234
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 'One of the greatest autobiographies written this century. MICHAEL HOLROYD Janet Frame brings the skill of an extraordinary novelist and poet to these vivid and haunting recollections, gathered here in a single edition and complemented by previously unpublished photographs. From a childhood and adolescnece spent in a materially poor but intellectually intense railway family, through its life as a student and years of incarceration in mental hospitals, eventually followed by her entry of the saving world of writers and the 'Mirror City' that sustains them, what we are given is not just a record of the events of a life. Janet Frame accomplishes ' the transformation of ordinary facts and ideas into a shining palace of mirrors'. Two volumes of the autobiography - To the Is-Land (1983) and The Envoy from Mirror City (1985) - won the prestigious Wattie Book of the Year Award, and the other volume, An Angel at my Table, was awarded the Non-fiction prize of the New Zealand Book Awards is 1984. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Random House New Zealand Ltd, New Zealand, Auckland, 1982
ISBN 10: 0510001343ISBN 13: 9780510001346
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Random House New Zealand Ltd, New Zealand, Auckland, 2008
ISBN 10: 1869419723ISBN 13: 9781869419721
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Paperback. Condition: Fine. Jo Seagar's Cook School is attached to her fabulous cafe and shop in Oxford, Canterbury, and it's incredibly successful, being booked out at least nine months ahead of time. In her cook school Jo teaches how to make a variety of impressive dishes really easily sticking to her philosophy of 'Minimum effort for maximum effect'. This book gathers together all of those recipes plus the tips and tricks and information you need to make them successfully and packages them all in one gorgeous book. The recipes are arranged by course and include delicious things like caper berries in crispy cheese pastry, blueberry lemon friands, red wine risotto with rocket and blue cheese, tofu, mushroom and kumara salad, one pot chicken with spinach, lentils and lemon, sneaky homemade creme brulee and mini Florentine bites. Featuring wonderful photography by Jae Frew, this book will become a much-loved and well-thumbed staple of the cook book shelf.
Published by Random House New Zealand Ltd, New Zealand, Auckland, 2017
ISBN 10: 1775538753ISBN 13: 9781775538752
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A stunning tribute to aviation in New Zealand - a celebration of our planes and people. New Zealand has long held a passion for its aviation history - the bravado, ingenuity and trailblazing spirit says a lot about who we are. Classic Planes celebrates that legacy, from the first fledgling beginnings to the present day. With eloquence and colour, bestselling author Ivor Wilkins -traces the story of planes in New Zealand, beginning with the exploits of Richard Pearse and shining a light on other local pioneers, Jean Batten and Tim Wallis among them. He also examines the machines from bygone eras, celebrating those who lovingly restore planes in the modern day, and revels in our ongoing love affair with winged wonders. Tiger moths and taperwings comingle with staggerwings, spitfires, mosquitoes and Mustangs, all figures of our airborne past. In Classic Planes, breathtaking new photography is complemented by archival imagery, revealing a truly special and important celebration of planes and people. As the author notes in his preface- 'love is in the air' . . . The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Random House New Zealand Ltd, New Zealand, Auckland, 1973
ISBN 10: 0713614242ISBN 13: 9780713614244
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Paperback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.
Published by Random House New Zealand Ltd, New Zealand, Auckland, 1978
ISBN 10: 0715806297ISBN 13: 9780715806296
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Random House New Zealand Ltd, New Zealand, Auckland, 2011
ISBN 10: 1869794885ISBN 13: 9781869794880
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Fishermen and good home cooks alike devoured Go Fish and its winning combination of excellent recipes, great yarns, gorgeous photography, devotion to the stunning NZ coastline and way of life, all with a touch of nostalgia. Now Al Brown applies this same formula to that icon of Kiwi life- the barbecue. But not just any old barbecue- Al explores a wide range of outdoor cooking styles grills of all sorts, smoking, spits, outdoor ovens (tandoor, pizza) etc, including how-tos. With more than 100 recipes, there's an emphasis on fast and tasty, with recipes for bruschetta, burgers, pizza, fritters, chargrilled seafood, beef, lamb and chicken, ribs, plus slow roasted meats. There's game (venison, duck and goat); plus excellent salads and classic cake tin slices and bikkies. Added to this treasure trove are more classic go-to recipes sauces and relishes for the perfect finish. Featuring wonderful photography by Kieran Scott shot in NZ's most amazing scenery, including the high country above the Wakatipu Basin in Central Otago; the rugged south Wairarapa coastline; hunting and fly fishing at the 8000-acre Ngamatea Station in the Central North Island; wild porcini mushroom gathering. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by Random House New Zealand Ltd, Auckland, 1996
ISBN 10: 1869413083ISBN 13: 9781869413088
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This time Kapai and his mates visit Auckland - The City of Sails where they visit the harbour. They see all the boats sailing and decide to make their own sailing boat from their bus.They call her Yellow Magic and sail up under the harbour bridge. All of Auckland talked about the Yellow Magic Waka! This time Kapai and his mates visit Auckland - The City of Sails where they visit the harbour. They see all the boats sailing and decide to make their own sailing boat from their bus.They call her Yellow Magic and sail up under the harbour bridge. All of Auckland talked about the Yellow Magic Waka! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Published by Random House New Zealand Ltd, Auckland, 2011
ISBN 10: 1869794516ISBN 13: 9781869794514
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Wonderful story for young children about a bold and brassy diggerWonderful story for young children about a bold and brassy diggerBruiser is a machine on a mission - a digger who's ploughing up hillsides, trampling down paddocks and crushing rocks in his plan to build a motorway. His motor roared like a dinosaur. His wheels squealed like an elephant. His sides rumbled like an earthquake. He shook his blade like an angry fist. Noise and energy abound! Until a little chick and a nest fall right in front of him - and Bruiser realises there's more to life than tearing up hillsides. He rescues the chick and builds the family a new nest. Bold, strong images combined with charming story plus lots of noise (!!) make this a winner. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Published by Random House New Zealand Ltd, Auckland, 2012
ISBN 10: 1869798384ISBN 13: 9781869798383
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Paperback. Condition: new. Bruce Potter (illustrator). Paperback. True story by world-renowned writer Joy Cowley about the beautiful rare white kiwi Manukura in picture book format for young children.True story by world-renowned writer Joy Cowley about the beautiful rare white kiwi Manukura in picture book format for young children.When a rare white kiwi was born in captivity at Pukaha Mount Bruce, Maori recognised this as something very special - a treasure and a sign of new beginnings.In this beautiful picture book Joy Cowley tells the story of Manukura the little white kiwi and offers an uplifting message to all young New Zealanders.With strikingly naturalistic illustrations by Bruce Potter, this is a treasure of a book that will be loved by generations to come. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Published by Random House New Zealand Ltd, Auckland, 2014
ISBN 10: 1775535495ISBN 13: 9781775535492
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Life inside a religious cult becomes too much for 16-year-old Rebecca when she finds out who she is to marry. An award-winning and thrilling sequel to the bestselling classic I am Not Esther, by the acclaimed Fleur Beale.Life inside a religious cult becomes too much for 16-year-old Rebecca when she finds out who she is to marry. An award-winning and thrilling sequel to the bestselling classic I am Not Esther, by the acclaimed Fleur Beale.Winner of a Storylines Notable Young Adult Fiction Award 2015LIANZA Librarian's Choice Award 2015When she turns 14, Rebecca will find out who she is to marry.All the girls in her strict religious sect must be married just after their 16th birthdays. Her twin sister Rachel desperately wants to marry the boy she's given her heart to. All Rebecca wants is to have a husband who is kind, but both girls know the choice is not theirs to make.But what will the future hold for Rebecca? Is there a dark side to the rules which have kept her safe? Can the way ahead be so simple when the community is driven by secrets and hidden desires?Award-winning YA writer Fleur Beale's gripping sequel to the bestselling classic I am not Esther is a psychological thriller. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Published by Random House New Zealand Ltd, Auckland, 2008
ISBN 10: 1869790340ISBN 13: 9781869790349
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Four classic Maori myths beautifully retold with stunning illustrations by award winner Gavin Bishop.Four classic Maori myths beautifully retold with stunning illustrations by award winner Gavin Bishop.Taming the Sun contains four stories, including two well-known legends (Maui And The Sun and Maui And The Big Fish) and two less well-known legends (Rona And The Moon and Kahu The Taniwha).Aimed at children with reading ages 3-7 years, these myths are simply and yet elegantly written. Gavin's characteristic sense of humour is evident in all of the stories; and while each story is exciting and often a little bit scary, they are resolved beautifully. Gavin allows the essence of the original myths to remain while also re-telling them for a new generation of children.The illustrations are stunning - the different colour palette for each story and the strong mix of techniques create bold and beautiful images that integrate with the words in a powerful and meaningful way. Taming the Sun is an imaginative, fresh and much-needed addition to the picture book genre, which takes traditional myths to a new level. Created by one of New Zealand's most talented and passionate children's book writers and illustrators.SHORT-LISTED FOR NZ POST CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARDS 2005. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Published by Random House New Zealand Ltd, Auckland, 2012
ISBN 10: 1869799070ISBN 13: 9781869799076
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A classic bestseller that's been in print for over 20 years, this gripping YA thriller follows a teenage girl caught in a religious cult.A classic bestseller that's been in print for over 20 years, this gripping YA thriller follows a teenage girl caught in a religious cult.Imagine that your mother tells you she's going away. She is going to leave you with relatives you've never heard of - and they are members of a strict religious cult. Your name is changed, and you are forced to follow the severe set of social standards set by the cult. There is no television, no radio, no newspaper. No mirrors. You must wear long, modest clothes. You don't know where your mother is, and you are beginning to question your own identity.I am not Esther is a gripping psychological thriller written by New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards-winning children's writer Fleur Beale. In Esther she creates an enthralling and utterly compelling portrait of a teenager going through her worst nightmare.Winner of the Storylines Gaelyn Gordon Award for a Much-loved Book 2009. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Published by Random House New Zealand Ltd, Auckland, 2012
ISBN 10: 1775530175ISBN 13: 9781775530176
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Four excitingly told and stunningly illustrated Maori stories for children aged 3-10, by top New Zealand children's writer and illustrator Gavin Bishop.A collection of four excitingly told and stunningly illustrated Maori stories for children, by award-winning New Zealand children's writer and illustrator Gavin Bishop.Counting the Stars continues to take traditional myths to a new level. Created by one of New Zealand's most talented and passionate children's book writers and illustrators.A sequel to Taming the Sun and Riding the Waves, this stunning book contains four more Maori myths, including two well-known legends (Ranginui and Papatuanuku and Hinemoa and Tutanekai) and two less well-known legends (The battle of the birds and Kae and the whale).Aimed at children 3-10 years, these myths are simply written and yet powerful. They're exciting and scary but each story is nicely resolved. Gavin allows the essence of the original myths to remain while also re-telling them for a new generation of children.The illustrations are stunning - the different colour palette for each story and the strong mix of techniques create bold and beautiful images. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Published by Random House New Zealand Ltd, Auckland, 2009
ISBN 10: 1869790707ISBN 13: 9781869790707
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In this coming-of-age novel by award-winning YA author Fleur Beale, Ruby is about to discover that she has more backbone than she ever knew . . .In this coming-of-age novel by the award-winning YA author Fleur Beale, Ruby is about to discover that she has more backbone than she ever knew . . .Ruby Yarrow is 14 and she's the good girl who helps her mum. She cooks, she looks after the little ones and she would rather do all the work herself than make her brother Max help as he's meant to. That's okay with Ruby because she knows her mum loves her and relies on her. But it's not okay with Ruby's best friend Tia. 'You know what, Ruby Yarrow,' Tia yells, 'I'm not talking to you until you stop being a doormat.'That gets to Ruby. But how do you stop being a doormat? How do you get some backbone and start standing up for yourself? She can't even get her own bedroom, so why does she think she could get accepted for the school trip to Brazil?But Tia has made her start thinking - and things will never be the same again for Ruby. Or her family. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Published by Random House New Zealand Ltd, Auckland, 2015
ISBN 10: 1869794087ISBN 13: 9781869794088
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Paperback. Condition: new. David Elliot (illustrator). Paperback. A magical picture book that was winner of the 2011 NZ Post Children's Book Awards Book of the Year awardA magical picture book that was winner of the 2011 NZ Post Children's Book Awards Book of the Year award.The cows and sheep think Farmer McPhee should stop frowning and start frisking. But Farmer McPhee just wants to get some sleep!Then one moonlit night, something changes. A collaboration between our best loved writer for children, Margaret Mahy, and the wonderfully quirky illustrator, David Elliot, this is a stunning and heart-warming book. Beautifully produced with cut-out sections and fold-out pages, it is a very special gift. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Published by Random House New Zealand Ltd, Auckland, 2014
ISBN 10: 1775536572ISBN 13: 9781775536574
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. An award-winning and extraordinary story of a boy who protects a baby orca that locals believe is threatening their livelihood.An award-winning and extraordinary story of a boy who protects a baby whale that locals believe is threatening their livelihood.Winner of the Margaret Mahy Book of the YearNew Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults 2015Young Adult Category WinnerNew Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults 2015Storylines Notable Young Adult Fiction Award 2015Will Jackson is hiding out, a city boy reluctantly staying with his uncle in small town New Zealand while he struggles to recover from a brutal attack and the aftermath of a humiliating YouTube clip gone viral.After he discovers a young abandoned orca whale his life is further thrown into chaos, when he rallies to help protect it against hostile, threatening interests. This threatens to tear apart the small fishing community and forever changes Will's life.The boy and the whale develop a special bond, linked by Will's love of singing. With echoes of classic book and film The whalerider this powerful connection is utterly convincing on the page.An exciting plot-driven story full of drama, tension and romance, this magical book captures both heart and mind to hold the reader enthralled from start to finish. These qualities, along with its lyrical use of language and its compelling and persuasive exploration of many global concerns, makes this a beautifully touching, rich and multi-layered story by an award-winning writer for young adults. Singing Home the Whale will appeal to all readers of high-quality New Zealand fiction. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Published by Random House New Zealand Ltd, Auckland, 2015
ISBN 10: 1775537676ISBN 13: 9781775537670
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The gripping sequel to the award-winning and bestselling YA novels I am not Esther and I am Rebecca.The gripping sequel to the award-winning and bestselling YA novels I am not Esther and I am Rebecca.In this breathtaking follow-up to I am not Esther and I am Rebecca, Fleur Beale revisits the Pilgrim family and its closed religious community, The Children of the Faith.Four years have passed since Rebecca ran away. The community simmers with tension and rumours of an approaching split, and life has become terrifying for Rebecca's remaining siblings as Elder Stephen seizes any chance to take revenge on them. Twelve-year-old Magdalene lives in fear that her strong-willed little sister, Zillah, will be his next target.The girls have run out of people who can protect them. To Zillah their path is clear but Magdalene is torn. How can she cause more hurt and shame for her parents? But, equally, how can she face a life with no freedom to be herself?And another question scares her most of all. Without the elders' suffocating rules that tell her how to live, who would Magdalene be? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Published by Random House New Zealand Ltd, Auckland, 2018
ISBN 10: 0143772236ISBN 13: 9780143772231
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The weird and wonderful ways Kiwis have with the English language.Do you speak Nu Zillund?In Kiwi Speak, bestselling author Justin Brown eavesdrops at the dinner table, the schoolyard, the farm and the sports club to bring us an entertaining dictionary of phrases and expressions - the often hilarious, sometimes baffling New Zealandisms we use in everyday life. Do you speak Nu Zillund? In Kiwi Speak, bestselling author Justin Brown eavesdrops at the dinner table, the schoolyard, the farm and the sports club to bring us an entertaining dictionary of phrases and expressions - the often hilarious, sometimes baffling New Zealandisms we use in everyday life. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Published by Random House New Zealand Ltd, Auckland, 2012
ISBN 10: 1869799143ISBN 13: 9781869799144
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Adventure tinged with magic when a boy finds a sealskin in a cave in this exciting junior novel. Winner of Esther Glen Medal 2013.Adventure tinged with magic when a boy finds a sealskin in a cave in this exciting junior novel. Winner of Esther Glen Medal 2013.While holidaying at his father's house, Jake explores Wellington's wild south coast, with its high cliffs, biting winds, and its fierce seals. When he stumbles upon a perfectly preserved sealskin, hidden in a crevice at Red Rocks, he's compelled to take it home and hide it under his bed, setting off a chain of events that threatens to destroy his family.Red Rocks takes the Celtic myth of the selkies, or seal people, and transplants it into the New Zealand landscape, throwing an ordinary boy into an adventure tinged with magic. With its beautiful writing and eerie atmosphere, junior readers will be thrilled and moved by this captivating story.Shortlisted for the NZ Post Children's Book Awards 2013. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Published by Random House New Zealand Ltd, New Zealand, Auckland, 1982
ISBN 10: 0510001300ISBN 13: 9780510001308
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Paperback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.
Published by Random House New Zealand Ltd, Auckland, 2020
ISBN 10: 0143774301ISBN 13: 9780143774303
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Edith Wharton returns- spirited, brilliant, alive.In this highly entertaining novel, Edith Wharton is variously reimagined- as a host in the afterlife, a historical figure in a modern novella, and as an elusive presence in the pages of her own writing. But when a lifelong secret is exposed, it's almost too shocking to be true.Hugely acclaimed during her lifetime, writer Edith Wharton is back - with the most extraordinary opportunity. Summoned to a room in the afterlife, Edith finds the manuscript of a new novella inspired by her life. A letter from her one-time editor advises Edith to consider carefully whether to destroy the work or allow its publication. Is this a chance to correct her image of haughtiness and privilege, and to reignite interest in her writing?Edith begins reading the novella to her astonished companions; and what unfolds is a cautionary story of online fame. But as she gradually remembers the details of her life, Edith becomes fearful about what the work might reveal and is haunted by the words-The letters survive, and everything survives.'Philippa Swan's is an original voice that is articulate, humorous and disarmingly refreshing.' - NZ Books Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Published by Random House New Zealand Ltd, Auckland, 2008
ISBN 10: 186979009XISBN 13: 9781869790097
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Imaginative story about a creative cat and teacher and their adventures with words. It's parent/teacher night at school and Miss May sits alone in Room 28 looking out at the dark and stormy night. A beautiful cat comes to visit and together their imaginations run wild. They create all sorts of much worse scenarios than the terrible night outside. Full of wonderful words, references to much loved children's books, mad adventures and happy endings, The Terrible Night is a fun read for children and adults alike. Illustrarted on nearly every page with wonderful illustrations by Chris Grosz. It's parent/teacher night at school and Miss May sits alone in room 28 looking out at the dark and stormy night. A beautiful cat comes to visit, and together their imaginations run wild. They create all sorts of much worse scenarios than the terrible night outside. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Published by Random House New Zealand Ltd, Auckland, 2008
ISBN 10: 186979074XISBN 13: 9781869790745
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Created by award-winning children's writer and illustrator Gavin Bishop, this is the story of a little white kiwi who longs to shine proudly like the moon.This is the story of a young kiwi who doesn't blend in - instead of the usual speckly brown feathers, his feathers are white. He decides that Te Marama, the moon, must be his mother, because she is white and bright and round like him.Set during New Zealand's past, this beautiful story also tells another story in the background, the story of the people who live at the pa and the changes that are imposed on them.These two threads eventually weave together and disaster befalls them all. The little white kiwi must fight off many dangers before he can find his rightful place in the world and shine as he's always dreamed of shining.Created by acclaimed children's writer and illustrator Gavin Bishop, readers will be spellbound by the story and illustrations. The story of a little white kiwi. On the surface this is a very simple story but it also contains themes of intertribal warfare, European colonisation of New Zealand, Maori/Pakeha relations, and conservation. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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