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Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak, ISBN 9780370007724 — $34.95
Follow Max and his adventures Where the Wild Things Are and monsters roam, by this award-winning author-artist.
Science Things To Make And Do by ., ISBN 9780746080382 — $24.99
A New Tomorrow: The Story Of Silverchair by Jeff Apter, ISBN 9781741664836 — $24.95
'A New Tomorrow' tells the complete and unexpurgated story of Silverchair. Apter documents how Johns and his two schoolmates, drummer Ben Gillies and bassman Chris Joannou, graduated from the loft above the Gillies' family garage to centrestage of Madison Square Garden all within the time it typically takes most bands to record their first single. When the dust settled and they discovered their debut album, Frogstomp, had sold almost three million copies, Silverchair were faced with an even bigger...
The Cradle Will Fall by Mary Higgins Clark, ISBN 9780743484275 — $16.95
Clark began writing at an early age. After several years working as a secretary and copy editor, Clark spent a year as a stewardess for Pan-American Airlines before leaving her job to marry and start a family. She supplemented the family's income by writing short stories. After her husband died in 1959, Clark worked for many years writing four-minute radio scripts, until her agent convinced her to try writing novels. Her debut novel, a fictionalized account of the life of George Washington, did not...
Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig, ISBN 9780099786405 — $24.95
Mr Pirsig does not propound a brand new philosophy for our acceptance of rejection. He rediscovers an ancient and universal tradition, illuminating it by his own very peculiar method and restating it in terms which he hopes will strike home effectively. A disturbing, deeply moving book full of insights into our most perplexing contemporary dilemmas. Brilliant and original, a pathfinding attempt to examine and solve our contemporary ills.
Allen Carr's Easyweigh To Lose Weight by Allen Carr, ISBN 9780140263589 — $24.95
It's true! Allen Carr's eating plan allows you to enjoy eating, savour flavours and lose weight.
Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini, ISBN 9780747585893 — $24.95
Mariam is only fifteen when she is sent to Kabul to marry Rasheed. Nearly two decades later, a friendship grows between Mariam and a local teenager, Laila, as strong as the ties between mother and daughter. When the Taliban take over, life becomes a desperate struggle against starvation, brutality and fear. Yet love can move a person to act in unexpected ways, and lead them to overcome the most daunting obstacles with a startling heroism.
How To Live Forever by Colin Thompson, ISBN 9780099461814 — $17.95
This is a wonderful, enchanting story of a missing book, a child who holds the secret of everlasting life and a library that comes to life at night . . . Children and adults will relish it.
Little Miss Sunshine And The Wicked Witch by Roger Hargreaves, ISBN 9781844229994 — $4.95
Hargreaves was born in a private hospital at 201 Bath Road, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, England, to Alfred Reginald and Ethel Mary Hargreaves, and grew up in High Lees, 703 Halifax Road, also in Cleckheaton, outside of which there now is a commemorative plaque. He spent a year working in his father's laundry and dry-cleaning business before starting out in advertising. But his original ambition was to be a cartoonist; and, in 1971, while he was working as the creative director at a London firm,...
Discworld 001: Colour Of Magic - Anniversary Edition by Terry Pratchett, ISBN 9780552152921 — $21.95
Sir Terence David John Pratchett, OBE (born 28 April 1948) is an English novelist, known for his frequently comical work in the fantasy genre. He is best known for his popular and long-running Discworld series of comic fantasy novels. Pratchett's first novel, The Carpet People, was published in 1971, and since his first Discworld novel (The Colour of Magic) was published in 1983, he has written two books a year on average. Pratchett is also known for close collaboration on adaptations of his books.
Penguin Classics: The Picture Of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, ISBN 9780141439570 — $9.95
Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde (16 October 1854 30 November 1900) was an Irish playwright, poet and author of numerous short stories and one novel. Known for his biting wit, he became one of the most successful playwrights of the late Victorian era in London, and one of the greatest celebrities of his day. Several of his plays continue to be widely performed, especially The Importance of Being Earnest. As the result of a widely covered series of trials, Wilde suffered a dramatic downfall...
You Can Heal Your Life: The Movie by Louise L Hay, ISBN 9781401918125 — $29.95
Minty And Tink by Emma Chichester Clark, ISBN 9781842707135 — $32.95
Minty is delighted - she has found her very own talking toy bear called Tink! But Tink is to be a present for her baby brother, so she must think of a way to save him for herself. After all, Tink picked her, and he is afraid the baby might eat him! Will Minty be able to save him, or will she lose him forever?
Rebecca Of Sunnybrook Farm by Kate Douglas Wiggin, ISBN 9780689860010 — $6.95
When Rebecca Rowena Randall goes to live with her spinster aunts in Riverboro, Rebecca's aunts find her to be more a handful than they bargained for. But even more surprising than the transition of Rebecca into a well-mannered young lady are the effects that Rebecca has on her aunts' humdrum lives. Rebecca, with her wide dark eyes and spirit that no walls can contain, will change their lives -- and the lives of everyone she meets -- forever.
Healthy Lunchboxes for Kids by Amanda Grant, ISBN 9781845977054 — $39.95
A Walk In The Woods by Bill Bryson, ISBN 9780552997027 — $24.95
At the age of forty-four, in the company of his friend Stephen Katz, Bill Bryson set off to hike through the vast tangled woods which have been frightening sensible people for three hundred years. Ahead lay almost 2,200 miles of remote mountain wilderness filled with bears, moose, bobcats, rattlesnakes, poisonous plants, disease-bearing ticks, the occasional chuckling murderer and - perhaps most alarming of all - people whose favourite pastime is discussing the relative merits of the external-frame...
Life Songs: Readings For Milestones by Pinky Agnew, ISBN 9781869417086 — $24.95
'Lifesongs' contains a selection of readings suitable for all life's celebrations and milestones. From the classic and traditional to the modern and humourous, it contains readings for naming and christening ceremonies, birthday and anniversary celebrations, funerals and memorial services as well as a selection of readings suitable for weddings and commitment ceremonies. A companion volume to the successful 'Heartsongs - Readings for Weddings', this new book acts as a stand-alone compendium of quotes...
Forbes Greatest Business Stories Of All Time by Daniel Gross, ISBN 9780471196532 — $37.95
Drawing on a wealth of sources, this priceless collection brings to life extraordinary achievements, many of them forgotten or little known: how Robert Morris, the pre-eminent merchant of the eighteenth century, financed the American Revolution with his personal credit; how Ray Kroc used a shrewd real estate strategy to turn a faltering hamburger franchise operation into the McDonald's fast food empire; and how Mary Kay Ash built a billion-dollar direct sales cosmetics company by preaching a message...
Songs Of Blue And Gold by Deborah Lawrenson, ISBN 9780099505198 — $24.95
Set against the background of a lush, richly magical Corfu, Deborah Lawrenson's new novel begins with an inscription in a book belonging to a woman lying in a hospital bed in England. Elizabeth has Alzheimer's, and, in a rare lucid moment, has given the book to her daughter, Melissa. The inscription reads: 'To Elizabeth, always remembering Corfu and could have been'. Melissa, hurting from her husband's latest indiscretion, travels to Corfu to find out .The words are from the poet and novelist Julian...
Zara Phillips: A Revealing Portrait by Brian Hoey, ISBN 9780753513095 — $27.95
Brian Hoey looks beyond the public image to reveal the real Zara, from her parents' divorce and her mother's subsequent remarriage, to her relationships with other royals including Princes William and Harry, her sense of style and sometimes controversial love life, and her rise to the top of her chosen sport.
Goblin In The Rainforest by Victor Kelleher, ISBN 9781740519823 — $12.95
With a host of award-winning novels to his credit, Victor Kelleher remains one of Australia's most celebrated writers for both adults and young people. Born in London, Kelleher lived in Africa for 20 years before moving to Australia in 1976 and becoming a full time writer. His books have received many awards and commendations, including the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award and the Australian Science Fiction Achievement Award. During 1996 Kelleher spent six months at the...
The New Penguin Handbook Of Living Religions by John Hinnells, ISBN 9780140514803 — $39.95
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Dead Souls 3XCD by Ian Rankin, ISBN 9780752891002 — $39.99
Stalking a poisoner at the local zoo, Inspector John Rebus comes across a paedophile taking pictures of children. When the social workers claim he is there for legitimate educational reasons, Rebus is faced with a dilemma - should he be outed to protect local kids or given a chance to start anew? As the locals begin a hate campaign he gets a call from the past: the son of a friend has gone missing and no one else will make time to ask the right questions. And then a fragment of Scotland's criminal...
Awakening The Buddhist Heart by Lama Surya Das, ISBN 9781863252836 — $24.95
Using simple Buddhist principles, methods and teachings, this book will show you the true secrets to meaningful relationships with everyone you come into contact with. In his warm, wise and accessible style Lama Surya Das shows how to learn to love what we don't like in others - from our romantic partners to colleagues at work. He explains how to deal with issues such as conflict, co-dependency, jealousy and anger, and most importantly how to truly enjoy the connections we make with people around...
Ascended Masters Oracle Cards by Doreen Virtue, ISBN 9781401908089 — $24.95
Doreen, who holds B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees in counseling psychology, was the founder and former director of WomanKind Psychiatric Hospital at Cumberland Hall Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. She was also an administrator at Woodside Women s Hospital in the San Francisco Bay Area. Both all-women psychiatric hospitals specialized in treating women s psychological issues. Doreen also directed three outpatient psychiatric centers, including an adolescent drug and alcohol abuse center.
Chicken Soup For The Dieter's Soul: Daily Inspirations by Various, ISBN 9780757305269 — $24.99
People who purchased "Chicken Soup For The Dieter's Soul: Daily Inspirations by Various" also purchased...
Complete Guide To The Music Of The Beatles by Robertson & Humphries, ISBN 9780711998827 — $9.95
Written by experts, each book examines every song in a given artist's recorded repertoire, making it an invaluable guide for collectors and fans alike.
1421: The Year China Discovered The World by Gavin Menzies, ISBN 9780553815221 — $32.95
On 8 February 1421 the largest fleet the world had ever seen sailed from its base in China. The ships, 500 foot long junks made from the finest teak and mahogany, were led by Emperor Zhu Di's loyal eunuch admirals. Their mission was "to proceed all the way to the end of the earth to collect tribute from the barbarians beyond the seas" and unite the whole world in Confucian harmony. Their journey would last over two years and circle the entire globe.
Friends To The End: The True Value Of Friendship by Bradley Trevor Greive, ISBN 9781740513050 — $16.95
In 'Friends To The End', international bestselling author Bradley Trevor Greive has written a beautiful, timely reminder of how lucky we are to have good friends, and how rarely we take the opportunity to thank them for being there for us.
The Complete Book of Fruit Growing in Australia by Louis Glowinski, ISBN 9780733624070 — $60.00
People who purchased "The Complete Book of Fruit Growing in Australia by Louis Glowinski" also purchased...
We Honestly Can Look After Your Dog by Lauren Child, ISBN 9780141500522 — $14.95
Lola loves dogs. So when Charlie takes Lola and her friend Lotta to the park with his friend Marv and Marv's dog Sizzles, Lola is thrilled. Marv lets her and Lotta look after Sizzles on the promise that they don't let him off the lead. But Lola and Lotta are so over-excited that, of course, they let Sizzles go and then have a panicky search for him all round the park. Imagine their relief when Sizzles appears, until he's followed by an identical dog. They know that Sizzles is very clever and so they...
The Penguin Historical Atlas Of The Medieval World by Ed Hall, ISBN 9780141014494 — $28.00
Coverage of major events - the Hundred Years' War, the Christian Reconquest of Spain - is supplemented by discussion of such key topics as the medieval economy, the growth of towns and the spread of printing, resulting in a rich and multi-faceted introduction to Europe and its neighbours in the Middle Ages.
The Gooey, Chewy, Rumble, Plop Book by Steve Alton, ISBN 9780370329147 — $34.95
Follow your food on its gooey, chewy, rumble, plop journey through your body! This irreverent pop-up guide is a fascinatingly fun read for any child. It's a fantastic companion for anyone studying science at Key Stage 1 and; 2 - where children are taught about parts of the body, how we grow, why humans need food, and the benefits of a healthy balanced diet. This book is stuffed with scrumptious illustrations, over 30 mouth-watering pop-ups and easy-to-digest text. Children will especially love the...
A Little Taste Of Japan by Various, ISBN 9781740453714 — $29.95
This book presents a showcase of the best of Japanese cuisine. The emphasis is less on the traditional, highly rigid, Japanese food and more on the delicious flavours and tastes of modern Japanese food. It shows you that Japanese food it quite simple to prepare and can be enjoyed by everyone. The beautiful photography, shot on location, evokes the colours and details of its distinctive culture and culinary traditions.
Good Food: 101 Low-Fat Feasts by Various, ISBN 9780563488408 — $16.95
For those who like good food, but want to stay healthy. Divided into Soups, Snacks and Salads; Pasta, Rice and Noodles; Meat; Fish; Vegetarian; Food for Friends and Puddings, you'll find something for every occasion.
The Floods 3: Home And Away by Colin Thompson, ISBN 9781741660326 — $14.95
Travel back in time to faraway Transylvania Waters and find out what happened when a lowly drain cleaner called Nerlin Flood fell in love with the royal princess Mordonna. Can the two escape from an explosively angry King Quatorze, the nastiest spies in the land, and the prospect of life down the toilet? Why does their eldest child, Valla, drink blood? Was Satanella really turned into a dog because of an accident with a prawn and a faulty wand? This is your chance to find out how all the Floods children...
The Janna Mysteries 2: Rue For Repentance by Felicity Pulman, ISBN 9781741661132 — $19.95
Felicity Pulman (born 1945) is an Australian author with an interest in crime, history and fantasy. Her novels Ghost Boy and the Shalott trilogy reflect her fascination with such possibilities as knowledge travelling through time, ghosts, parallel realities and reincarnation. Her new medieval crime series for older teenagers, The Janna Mysteries, indulges her love of crime, history, plants and herbal healing. Her short stories for adults have won several awards. Many have also been published, as...
The Complete Idiot's Guide To Cooking For Two by Ellen Brown, ISBN 9781592576074 — $32.95
This book offers familiar favourites and new dishes to tempt your taste buds... all specially developed to serve two, without dealing with leftovers for the next week. Each recipe is created to maximize your ingredients and minimize your spending, so you buy only what you need, and use all of what you bought! Also included are recipes for small-batch baking, geared toward satisfying two, so you're walking past the brownies sitting around on the counter for the next several days
David Copperfield by ., ISBN 9780746085639 — $12.99
The Associate Unabridged 12CD by John Grisham, ISBN 9781408426883 — $49.99
Long before his name became synonymous with the modern legal thriller, John Grisham was working 60-70 hours a week at a small Southaven, Mississippi law practice, squeezing in time before going to the office and during courtroom recesses to work on his hobby writing his first novel. One day at the DeSoto County courthouse, Grisham overheard the harrowing testimony of a twelve-year-old rape victim and was inspired to start a novel exploring what would have happened if the girl's father had murdered...
Annotated Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett, ISBN 9780393060294 — $52.95
Frances Hodgson Burnett was famous in her time for her adult novels and her forays into children's literature with Little Lord Fauntleroy and A Little Princess. The Secret Garden, her story of an orphan girl who moves from India to the British countryside, has become a favorite book of every generation thereafter. Gretchen Holbrook Gerzina, the author of the definitive biography of Burnett, brings out aspects of Burnett's life that led her to write the book, details of the Victorian England time...
Return Of The Bunny Suicides by Andy Riley, ISBN 9780340834046 — $14.99
Wickedly ingenious with surreal ideas for all the little fluffy rabbits in this world who just don't want to live any more. The bestselling bunnies are back!
100 Most Important Bible Verses by Various, ISBN 9780849900273 — $26.95
Australia From The Heart: Brisbane by Steve Parish, ISBN 9781740210874 — $12.95
Fortunately, he persevered. Determination was something Steve was later to develop in spades when, in 1963, at the tender age of eighteen, he enrolled as a navy diver for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). In the navy, giving up was simply not tolerated, Parish laughs. He had little choice but to struggle through the difficult, no-nonsense training to take up a position as a Search and Rescue Diver at Jervis Bay in southern New South Wales. He then joined the New South Wales Underwater Research Group...
Littlenose the Magician by John Grant, ISBN 9781847382016 — $9.95
Time Power by Tracy, ISBN 9780814472477 — $34.95
Filled with hundreds of powerful, practical, proven strategies, tools and techniques, Time Power will help you take complete control of your time and use it to get more done - faster than you ever dreamed. Rich with proven success methods, Brian Tracy's Time Power reveals the secrets to earning more money and getting more satisfaction in every area of your life.
Bellini Card by Jason Goodwin, ISBN 9780571239948 — $23.99
Charged by the Sultan to find a stolen painting by Bellini, Yashim the detective enlists the help of his friend Palewski, the Polish Ambassador, and goes undercover. Venice in 1840 is a city of empty palazzos and silent canals, and Palewski starts to mingle with Venetian dealers - but when two bodies turn up in the canal, he realises that art in Venice is a deadly business, and it is up to Yashim to attempt to rescue his intrepid friend from forces bigger than they had ever imagined...
Re-using and Recycling: Rubber by Ruth Thomson, ISBN 9780749690038 — $22.99
A fascinating insight into the way materials are re-used or recycled all around the world. Panels suggest ways in which children can re-use and recycle materials themselves.
Longest Trip Home by John Grogan, ISBN 9780733623677 — $35.00
Finding your place in the world can be the longest trip home... In MARLEY & ME, John Grogan perfectly described the love of a family for their wondrously neurotic dog. He made us laugh and cry, and showed how unconditional love can come in many forms. Now, in THE LONGEST TRIP HOME, John writes with the same honesty, openness and humour about the relationship between a boy and his parents. As a 'bad' boy in a good family, John didn't always live up to his parents' expectations, but as a man he came...
Butterfly Girl by Mique; Puttock, Moriuchi, ISBN 9780340911464 — $16.99
At the edge of the forest where the bluebells grow tall, high in the branches of a silver birch tree, lives Butterfly Girl. This wonderful tale follows Butterfly Girl on a journey to find a lost song - and with it, a brand new friendship.
The Puffin Treasury of Australian Children's Stories by Various, ISBN 9780670878680 — $39.95
The Puffin Treasury of Australian Children's Stories shows Australian writing at its liveliest, with exciting excerpts, poems and complete stories from many of our most popular authors. From everyone's favourite classics such as the irreverent The Magic Pudding, The Muddle-headed Wombat, and Snugglepot and Cuddlepie to the very latest in spookiness from Paul Jennings and Morris Gleitzman, there is something for everybody in this delightfully illustrated treasury.
The Collector of Worlds by Iliya Troyanov, ISBN 9780571239467 — $32.95
A colourful swashbuckling story based on the life of Sir Richard Burton, the flamboyant explorer of the nineteenth century.
Consorts of Heaven by Jaine Fenn, ISBN 9780575083226 — $59.99
Arms Maker of Berlin by Dan Fesperman, ISBN 9780340961278 — $32.99
A ruthless arms billionaire and a disgraced history professor share a terrible secret. Nat Turnbull is dragged abruptly from his quiet academic life when his former mentor, Professor Gordon Wolfe, is arrested for stealing top secret archive documents dating back to the Second World War. Coerced into examining the archives for the FBI, Nat finds intriguing references both to Wolfe's activities in an Allied intelligence office in Switzerland during the war, and to a mysterious student resistance group...
The Heretic's Daughter by Kathleen Kent, ISBN 9780230736207 — $32.99
Like her mother, young Sarah Carrier is bright and wilful, openly challenging the small, brutal world in which they live. In this startling novel, she narrates the story of her early life in Andover, near Salem. Her father is a farmer, English in origin, quietly stoical but with a secret history. Her mother is a herbalist, tough but loving, and above all a good mother. Often at odds with each other, Sarah and her mother have a close but also cold relationship, yet it is clear that Martha understands...
Dragon Harper by Anne & Todd Mccaffrey, ISBN 9780593055281 — $55.00
Then a plague begins to spread across Pern, killing nearly everyone infected. Kindan and his friends search the harper records to see if they can find a cure, but all they can find is mention of a similar plague over a hundred Turns past. As the plague gets worse Kindan and Vaxoram are sent to Fort Hold to help tend the sick. Kindan will be reunited with Koriana, but will she be free of the plague, and will he be able to find a cure before more people die?
Daughter Of Hounds by Caitlin R Keirnan, ISBN 9780451461254 — $17.95
Raised by her widower father, Emmie Silvey has a precocious personality and striking yellow eyes that have left her a solitary child. But that changes when two women enter her life-one who stalks her, one who haunts her dreams- both insisting that her entire life is a lie and warning her of an encroaching darkness.
Martini: A Memoir by Frank Moorhouse, ISBN 9781740513128 — $35.00
J D Rockefeller is said to have once remarked to friends: 'Before choosing your hotel, order a martini cocktail at the bar. Then you'll know if the hotel is good enough for you...' At once a celebration of the most elegant, arcane and mysterious cocktail of them all - the martini - and a lyrical memoir of friendship and love won and lost, 'Martini: A Memoir' is Frank Moorhouse at his melancholy and hilarious best. As he muses on the aesthetics of martini lore - olive or twist, shaken or stirred,...
Disney High School Musical: Scrapbook by Disney, ISBN 9781407517346 — $14.95
Low-Cholesterol Cookbook for Dummies by Sarah Brewer & Molly Siple, ISBN 9780470714010 — $39.95
Although eating healthily may sound simple, it's often difficult to know which foods to avoid when trying to lower cholesterol.
First Family by David Baldacci, ISBN 9780230736948 — $32.99
David Baldacci (b. 1960 in Richmond, Virginia) is a bestselling American novelist. Baldacci received a B.A. from Virginia Commonwealth University and a law degree from the University of Virginia. As a student, Baldacci wrote short stories in his spare time, and later practiced law for nine years near Washington, D.C.. While living in Alexandria, Virginia, Baldacci wrote short stories and screenplays without much success. In despair, he turned to novel writing, taking three years to write Absolute...
The Taste Of Innocence - Large Print by Stephanie Laurens, ISBN 9780061233111 — $32.99
Romance set against the backdrop of Regency England were the first Stephanie Laurens ever read, and they continue to exert a special attraction. On escaping from the dry world of professional science to carve out a career as a writer, Stephanie published either Regency romances, then turned to longer, historical romances set in the Regency period. Her first -- Captain Jack's Woman -- was published by Avon Books in 1977. Subsequent books from Avon have told the tales of the Bar Cynster -- a group...
The Messenger by Markus Zusak, ISBN 9780330363884 — $16.95
Meet Ed Kennedy - cab driving prodigy, pathetic card player and useless at sex (self-proclaimed). He lives in a suburban shack, shares coffee with his dog, the Doorman, and he's in nervous love with Audrey. His life is one of peaceful routine and incompetence - until he inadvertently stops a bank robbery.
On Late Style by Edward Said, ISBN 9780747585602 — $24.95
Based on a hugely popular graduate seminar that Said taught in the fall of 1995 at Columbia, 'On Late Style' examines the work produced by Richard Strauss, Beethoven, Arnold Schoenberg, Thomas Mann, JeanGenet, Giuseppe Tomesi di Lampedusa, C.D. Cavafy, Samuel Beckett, Luchino Visconti, and Glenn Gould at the end of their creative lives, and illuminates the ways in which these works differed from the artists' previous works and what they tell us about the artists' evolution.
Thomas And Friends Collection by W. Awdry, ISBN 9780603563089 — $29.99
A unique selection of 56 stories from the classic Railway Series by The Rev. W. Awdry are brought together in this book and arranged in character so that readers can enjoy sequences of tales devoted to their favourite engines.
Odd Egg by Emily Gravett, ISBN 9780230531352 — $14.99
When Duck finds an egg of his own he's delighted: it's the most beautiful egg in the world! But all the other birds think it's a very odd egg indeed and everyone's in for a BIG surprise when the egg hatches.
First Person and Other Stories by Ali Smith, ISBN 9780141038018 — $24.95
The First Person and Other Stories appeals to your head, your heart and your funny bone. Always playful, but also very moving and very funny, Ali Smith explores the ways, and the whys, of life, love and storytelling.
Nineteen Eighty-Four: Anniversary Ed by George Orwell, ISBN 9780141191201 — $29.95
Winston Smith works for the Ministry of Truth in London, chief city of Airstrip One. Big Brother stares out from every poster, the Thought Police uncover every act of betrayal. When Winston finds love with Julia, he discovers that life does not have to be dull and deadening, and awakens to new possibilities. Despite the police helicopters that hover and circle overhead, Winston and Julia begin to question the Party; they are drawn towards conspiracy. Yet Big Brother will not tolerate dissent - even...
Quickie (CD) by James; Ledwidg Patterson, ISBN 9781405506380 — $39.99
The Proverbial Pooh by A A Milne, ISBN 9781405201056 — $18.95
Edward Bear, known to his friends as Winnie-the-Pooh, or Pooh, knows that it's sometimes hard to say what you mean. With these wise sayings on food, friendship, bravery and wisdom, you can never be lost for the perfect proverb.
After Evil by Jane Carter Woodrow, ISBN 9780340992449 — $35.00
Everything seemed perfect in Neil Jackson's childhood until one day, on a cold January morning in 1976... He was woken by the police knocking on his door to break the shocking news that his mother had become the second victim of a serial killer - soon to become known as the 'Yorkshire Ripper'.This evil act exposed a web of secrets and lies that was to devastate Neil and change his life forever.Jane Carter Woodrow, an experienced criminologist, has spent many years working with victims of violent...
I Can Dress Myself! by Birte Muller, ISBN 9780735821286 — $24.95
Disney Princess 3-in-1 CD Storybook by Disney Princess, ISBN 9781407558547 — $19.95
Experience the magic of your favourite Disney Princess adventures in this CD Storybook collection.
The Golf Doctor: First Aid For Your Game by Edward Craig, ISBN 9780600609612 — $25.00
Golfers who suffer from recurring problems such as hooked drives or putting jitters will find succour in this straight-talking book. Designed to help any player fix their faults so they can realise their full potential, it features a symptoms chart for pinpointing problems and a host of helpful advice and answers to help you flourish at the game.
Best Of Newspaper Design 28 by For News Design Soc., ISBN 9781592533763 — $115.00
"The Best of Newspaper Design: 28th Edition," the latest edition in Rockports highly respected series, presents the winning entries from the Society for News Designs 2006 competition. Featuring work selected by a panel of judges from more than 14,000 international publication entries, this inspirational volume sets the bar for excellence in journalistic design. Bold, full-color layouts feature the best-of-the-best in news, features, portfolios, visuals, and more, and each entry is accompanied by...
A Day In The Life A Pirate by Emma Helbrough, ISBN 9780864614940 — $14.99
Sailing, fighting, singing, looting follow the adventures of a pirate on one of the most exciting days of his life! Find out all about what life was like aboard a pirate ship over the course of a single day. Did pirates really make their
Minimum Space Maximum Living by Barty Phillips, ISBN 9781845332761 — $45.00
While there are some instant solutions that can make life easier, there are others which demand a more creative approach, and 'Minimum Space Maximum Living' will guide you through all the things you should be thinking about. This book will look at the problems and possible solutions for making the best use of tiny rooms and awkward corners and fitting in all the required necessities (and luxuries) of home life.
Encyclopedia Of Golf Techniques by Chris Meadows & Allen F Richardson, ISBN 9781405419864 — $24.95
Includes practical advice on choosing the correct equipment, preparation for golf, developing a consistent swing, chipping, pitching, putting, faults and cures, trouble shots, advanced techniques, fitness and the rules and etiquette of golf.
The Joy Of Drinking by Barbara Holland, ISBN 9781596913370 — $19.95
With characteristic elegance and delicious wit, Barbara Holland, ('a national treasure.'- Philadelphia Inquirer) celebrates the age-old act of drinking in this gimlet-eyed survey of man's relationship with booze, since the joyful discovery, ten thousand years ago, of fermented fruits and grains. In this spirited paean to alcohol, two parts cultural history, one part personal meditation, Holland takes readers on a bacchanalian romp through the Fertile Crescent, the Mermaid Tavern, Plymouth Rock, and...
Windows Vista, 1st Ed by Harshad Kotecha, ISBN 9781840783667 — $34.95
Windows Vista in easy steps - SP1 Edition, provides a full colour, clear and concise introduction to Windows Vista, the latest version of Microsoft Windows and successor to Windows XP. It covers the five different editions of Windows Vista (Business, Enterprise, Home Premium, Home Basic and Ultimate) helping you to understand which version of Windows Vista is right for you. It introduces you to the key features of Windows Vista Service Pack 1, and explores its operations, including starting up, basic...
Gardening Basics For Dummies by National Garden Association, ISBN 9780470037492 — $32.95
The number-one hobby in the nation, gardening is enjoyed by over 75 percent of Americans. 'Gardening Basics For Dummies, Third Edition' has been fully revised to focus on helping the beginner gardener get off to a solid start. This friendly, hands-on guide is packed with expert guidance on everything from flower beds and borders to trees, shrubs, and lawns. Would-be gardeners will discover how to landscape property, control pests safely, manage weeds, correct common gardening problems, and attract...
Schadenfreude, Baby! by Laura Lee, ISBN 9781599215495 — $14.95
The term schadenfreude - originally a German word translated as "pleasure taken in someone elses misfortune" - has become entrenched in popular culture. Filled with the missteps and downfalls of the famous and taps into our universal longing to gawk and smirk at the people who stand - or fall - for all of us.
50 Secret Codes by Emily Bone, ISBN 9780746089125 — $12.99
The Usborne Little Encyclopedia Of Seas And Oceans by Various, ISBN 9780746067291 — $14.95
Simple text, beautiful illustrations and stunning photographs combine to make this book a fun learning experience for young children.
First Thousand Words In Latin by ., ISBN 9780746089095 — $14.99
Frommer's Fiji, 1st Edition by Bill Goodwin, ISBN 9780470257074 — $29.95
Completely new for 2008, Frommer's Fiji completely details the highlights of this 300-plus island nation, covering the best beaches, outdoor activities, all-inclusive resorts, and cultural experiences. Our author has written about the South Pacific for years, so he's able to provide valuable insights and advice, steering you away from the touristy and the inauthentic, and showing you the real heart of Fiji. From the mainland island of Viti Levu and the neighboring resorts on Denarau Island and...
Complete Book of Food and Nutrition - 3 Ed by Rosemary Stanton, ISBN 9780731812998 — $7.99
The huge body of evidence-based information supplied in this easily accessible book, with entries arranged alphabetically, plus cross-referencing for further reading and to provide information about many inter-relationships in the world of food and nutrition, will answer all the questions you have about the food you eat. It's the ideal reference and will help you discover the facts about healthy eating, plus show you how to look behind the packaging and to identify useless fads.
Berlitz Business German Phrasebook by Various, ISBN 9782831551609 — $17.95
Maximum Ride: Max by James Patterson, ISBN 9781846052767 — $32.95
The flock have finally found acceptance for their unusual skills. Together, they have taken on new challenges and used their extraordinary powers to fight for the greater good on a global scale. The avian hybrids don't have to hide away any longer, far from it, now everyone wants to see just what they can do. But fame and fortune always come at a price and Max isn't ready for all the glitz and glamour just yet. The action figures and memorabilia can wait, they have more important tasks at hand. Will...
Deja Vu by Susan Fraser, ISBN 9780143007883 — $24.95
Highlander Unchained by Monica Mccarty, ISBN 9780345494382 — $12.95
Lachlan Maclean will do whatever it takes to protect his clan even if it means abducting the most willful woman in the Highlands with the secret intention of wooing her for marriage. A born searing sensual leader possessing brute strength, and an imposing command, Lachlan is unprepared for the beautiful spitfire Flora MacLeod, who jeopardizes his plans to save his clan, and digs beneath his hard, chiseled exterior to expose a tenderness that may be his undoing.
Ubuntu Linux Unleashed 2008 edition by Andrew & Hudson Paul Hudson, ISBN 9780672329937 — $54.95
The most comprehensive guide to Ubuntu 8.04, the first long-term support (LTS) version of the popular desktop Linux distribution since 2006.
The Tide Lords 1: The Immortal Prince by Jennifer Fallon, ISBN 9780732283353 — $20.99
Jennifer Fallon was born in Carlton, in Melbourne and lived in Caulfield until she was 11 when her family transferred to Canberra and adopted a fifth child. Her mother died tragically 18 months later at the aged of 45. Her father remarried when I was 17 and he married a woman with 7 daughters so there were now 13 girls in the family. Jennifer also got married at aged 17, and had three children in quick succession. In 1980, they sold up everything, loaded their 2 daughters, who were 18 months and...
Modesty Blaise: The Black Pearl by Peter O'Donnell & Jim Holdaway, ISBN 9781840238426 — $35.00
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The Definitive Business Plan: The Fast-Track To Intelligent Business Planning For Executives And Entrepreneurs by Richard Stutely, ISBN 9780273710967 — $39.95
A good business plan is the difference between success and failure. Make sure yours is a winner with 'The Definitive Business Plan' -- an international best-seller and the UK's number one best-selling guide to business planning.
Shakespeare Revealed: A Biography by Rene Weis, ISBN 9780719564185 — $80.00
This striking re-reading is consolidated by scrupulous archival research. Through reconstruction of records of the age, Rene Weis builds a colourful pictures of Shakespeare's daily life: the bustling market town of Stratford, the spellbinding forests of Warwickshire, the pell-mell of London's theatres. Above all he reanimates Shakespeare's social scene.
The Sicilian Kitchen by Michele Bartolo di, ISBN 9781920989880 — $49.95
She discovers Sicily's stark beauty, unfathomable bureaucracies, mad drivers and an intricate maze of family relationships. She revels in the company of her cousin Gracie, from whom she learns the courting rituals of the Sicilian male, and wonders at the ability of the island's citizens to enjoy life so fully, despite their material privations and the frustrations of trying to make a living in a place that closes down, every day, for three hours after lunch. And she experiences an intoxicating, unsettling...
Key Words With Ladybird 11a: Mystery On The Island by Lbd, ISBN 9781844223732 — $4.95
In book 11a, follows Peter and Jane as they discover a missing boy on an island and introduces 129 new words. Once this book is completed, the child moves on to book 11b.
The Rough Guide To Film Noir by Rough Guides, ISBN 9781843534747 — $24.95
From dimly lit streets and glamorous apartments to world-weary detectives and irresistible femmes fatales, 'The Rough Guide To Film Noir' illuminates every corner of cinema's darkest and most compelling genre. From early masterpieces like Double Indemnity and Kiss Me Deadly through to neo-noir classics such as Chinatown and LA Confidential, this book highlights all the groundbreaking noir movies. There are profiles of legendary performers such as Humphrey Bogart and Barbara Stanwyck, great directors...
Princess Poppy: Fashion Princess by Janey Louise Jones, ISBN 9780552557023 — $12.95
Poppy and her grown-up cousin Saffron are in New York for Fashion Week. While they're in town, they'll be hooking up with Bryony Snow, the Editor of Buttons & Bows Magazine as part of their prize for Saffron's Sewing Shop being chosen as the best boutique by the magazine. (read all about them winning this prize in The Big Mix-Up
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