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The third hilarious installment in the award-winning Baa Baa Smart Sheep series. Themes include humour, farts, social emotional learning

Beautifully illustrated gentle story about a young girl coming to terms with the loss of a loved one

Uplifting, rhyming children's picture book about a little cork surfing the high seas. Themes include kindness, courage, compassion and curiosity

A beautiful follow-up to the much-loved children's picture book Cork on the Ocean exploring themes of love, friendship and adventure

Beautifully illustrated, award-winning, multi-layered fable about overcoming yourself and your environment to realise your dreams

Cheeky, laugh-out-loud sequel to the award-winning children's picture book, Baa Baa Smart Sheep. Themes include humour, revenge, social and emotional intelligence

Charming, award-winning children's picture book that takes an uplifting look at happiness, sadness and the true value of friendship

Giggles galore await with books 1 and 2 in the hilarious Baa Baa Smart Sheep series, the heartwarming story of one happy and one sad bug in the award-winning Two Little Bugs, and Mark's latest book Because You Are You

Hilarious, award-winning children's picture book about a smart sheep outsmarting a gullible turkey. Themes include humour, playing tricks, critical thinking

Littlemouse dreams of a life full of wonder and possibility. When doubts arise, Mamamouse is there, encouraging Littlemouse with what every little dreamer needs most LOVE. A heartwarming tale for the big and little dreamer in all of us.

From giggles galore in the 3 book Baa Baa Smart Sheep series, to adventures of friendship and resilience in Cork on the Ocean, to quiet reflections on imagination and love in Because You Are You, there is something here for every reader of every age.

Laughter is the best medicine - Guzzle Guzzle Little Baa Baa and Quirky Turkey have delighted readers around the world with their hilarious-read-aloud encounters dealing with persuasive language, revenge gone wrong, and the importance of critical thinking. Grab this three book set for triple th

From internationally acclaimed author Mark Sommerset (Baa Baa Smart Sheep/Because You Are You) and award-winning Illustrator Carla Martell (Duck Goes Meow) comes a tale filled with humour, compassion and a snuggle of sloths. A heartwarming tale for the big and little dreamer in all of us.

Hypnotic, dreamlike; saturated with the ever-present influence of television and the digital realm, Wearing Today is Wes Lee's fourth poetry collection. The poems unfold in a series of image-fragments, illuminating the resonance that forms between di

Hypnotic, dreamlike; saturated with the ever-present influence of television and the digital realm, Wearing Today is Wes Lee's fourth poetry collection. The poems unfold in a series of image-fragments, illuminating the resonance that forms between di

Poems by Craig Foltz US ex-pat Craig Foltzs latest collection continues his interrogation of language, space and time. More than simple time stamps, these Petroglpyhs chart the inner workings of consciousness via the examination of mythical creatures, strip malls and various bodies of water. The for...

Poems by Alison Glenny A field guide to the spirit and endeavours of Edwardian mountaineer Freda Du Faur (18821935), the first woman to summit Aoraki Mount Cook, the highest peak in the Southern Alps of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through flights of verse, pages of concrete visual poetry, and fragments of...

Edited by Gregory Kan and Hao Guang Tse Published November 2021 ISSN 2253-4873 Special issue connecting the poetics of Aotearoa New Zealand and Singapore Featuring: Hana Pera Aoake, essa may ranapiri, Emma Barnes, Zarah Butcher-McGunnigle, Chris Tse, Frances Libeau, Carolyn DeCarlo, Ana Iti, Jackson...

Edited by Chris Holdaway Lauren Strain Published December 2022 ISSN 2253-4873 10th anniversary issue with founding editors Featuring: Craig Foltz, Jonathan Chan, Emma Shi, Grace Prodanov, Mark Prisco, Jessie Fenton, Abbra Kotlarczyk, Erena Shingade, Loretta Riach, Victor Billot, Emer Lyons, Toyah We...

Edited by Niamh Hollis-Locke Published April 2024 ISSN 2253-4873 Featuring: Aimee-Jane Anderson-OConnor, Gabriel Curtin, Eartha Davis, Ronia Ibrahim, Loretta Riach, Ruben Mita, Margo Montes de Oca, Mark Prisco, Evangeline Riddiford Graham, Elizabeth Welsh

Edited by Nirvana Haldar Special issue connecting the poetry and poetics of Aotearoa New Zealand with South Asia and its diaspora. Featuring: Ana Iti, Anisha Sankar, Arielle Walker, Fazal Rizvi, Frances Libeau, Imaad Majeed, Jasmin Singh, Liam Jacobson, Priyanka Chhabra, Shivangi Mariam Raj, Shripad...

Photographs by Chris Corson-Scott Words by Chris Holdaway, design by Elliot Ferguson Published June 2017 Edition of 250 ISBN 978-0-9941123-7-8 Quote Sometimes knowledge is paralysing, like the idea that even if all carbon emissions miraculously dropped to zero tomorrow, an unavoidable 2C global temp...

Photographs by Chris Corson-Scott Words by Laurence Simmons, Emil McAvoy, Chris Holdaway Design by Elliot Ferguson New photographs from Chris Corson-Scotts long-standing project to uncover Aotearoa New Zealands industrial heritage. This work looks to the forgotten endeavours that built the modern na...

A comedy by Oliver Page Published August 2018 First presented by Last Tapes Theatre Company at The Basement Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand on August 16, 2016. Available on backorder

A poem by Evangeline Riddiford Graham Published July 2019 28 pages, edition of 120 ISBN 9780995125100 Original price was: $. $10.00 Current price is: $10.00. In stock

Poems by Sbastien Smirou Translated from the French by Lee Posna A sampling platter of 17 double sandwiches translated from Sbastien Smirous 52 sandwiches doubles in Un temps pour streindre, presented to francophiles, poetry- and puzzle-lovers everywhere. Published September 2023 24 pages, edition o...

Poems by Murray Edmond A reimagining of the colonial ballad for contemporary Aotearoa through two dark, incantatory narratives that probe the violent origins of settler society. The Ballad of Jonas Bones transposes Robert Penn Warrens American frontier tale into 1880s Waikato, where a family of shop...

An Outsiders Insider Perspective on Aotearoa Poems by Craig Foltz A US exile gets lost in the Aotearoa bushexactly what he wanted. These poems range with exuberant humour and intelligence from tourist traps such as Franz Josef glacier, to Maungaphatu and other places more out-of-the-way than you cou...

Poems by David Merritt The long-awaited collection of poems both well-worn and newly minted by New Zealands only street-level poet. Hand-bound with brass screws and recycled Readers Digest hardback covers. Published May 2022 Hardcover, 86 pages ISBN 9780995125193 Praise David Merritt excels at a sor...

and the late poems by Schaeffer Lemalu (1983-2021) The debut collection from a great poet and artist gone too soon. His word is among us, travelling still, full of candour, humility, and a loving regard for detail. Includes an introduction from major US poet and translator Donald Revell. Published A...

Edited by Pam Brown Published August 2020 ISSN 2253-4873 Special issue connecting the poetics of Aotearoa New Zealand with Australia Featuring: Brett Cross, Ellen Morgan Butler, Lisa Samuels, Murray Edmond, essa may ranapiri, Ruby Solly, Amy Leigh Wicks, Vanessa Mei Crofskey, Hao Guang Tse, Dave Dra...

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Blyth Tait Hardback, excellent as new condition.

Original price was: $. $34.95 Current price is: $34.95. Im extremely proud to bring you two fantastic tales from back in the day, for one incredibly low price. Plus, $5 from your purchase will go to the RSA to support New Zealands veterans and their families. Theyre sure to capture your childs imagi...

Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 3 customer ratings (3 customer reviews) the thrilling tale of a New Zealand fighter pilot named Vaughan Fittall. Vaughan was just an ordinary New Zealander who had grown up making model planes and watching the pilots take-off and land at his local airfield. But he desper...

Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 10 customer ratings (10 customer reviews) might just be the greatest New Zealand rugby story ever told and is guaranteed to inspire every rugby-mad kiwi kid. It tells the story of Henry Butland who was selected to play rugby for New Zealand in 1893. It was the very first...

The Essentials of Captain Charles Raabes Method of High School Dressage, written by Albert Decarpentry, and now translated to English for the first time by Richard F. Williams, brings to light one of the great treasures of classical equitation. Raabe is best known for codifying the work in hand with...

It doesnt take a university education in naval architecture to understand the components of a boat. But it is important to have that basic knowledge before undertaking repair and maintenance work. A poor repair job can create weaknesses that could place

Australians are known for their informality and laid- back nature and this is reflected in the liberal use of colourful and amusing slang. an A-Z journey through the words, expressions and cultural idiosyncrasie

Whether you are looking for a Greek, Italian, Indian, Pacific Islander, Anglo Saxon or Aboriginal name for your baby boy or girl or want to name your baby after a historical figure, a favourite place or a particular time will he

Ages: 6 months Introduce your baby to books with these bright crinkly cloth books. Smooth fabric and crinkle paper inserts encourage tactile play, while the bright illustrations engage early visual awareness., Introduce your baby to the world around

Ages: 6 months Introduce your baby to books with these bright crinkly cloth books. Smooth fabric and crinkle paper inserts encourage tactile play, while the bright illustrations engage early visual awareness. Introduce your baby to the world around th

A beautiful Australian made touch and feel board to encourage tactile play with this all-Australian animal book. The four different touchy feely elements are sure to delight. Age 0 years.

Introduce your baby to books with these bright, crinkly cloth books. Smooth fabric and crinkle paper inserts encourage tactile play, while the bright illustrations engage early visual awareness

For ages: 6 months Introduce your baby to books with these bright, crinkly cloth books. Smooth fabric and crinkle paper inserts encourage tactile play, while the bright illustrations engage early visual awareness Smooth fabrics with crinkle paper e

For ages: 6 months Introduce your baby to books with these bright, crinkly cloth books. Smooth fabric and crinkle paper inserts encourage tactile play, while the bright illustrations engage early visual awareness Smooth fabrics with crinkle paper e

For ages: 6 months Australias most loved pelican, Mr Percival, loves the beach, and now he can teach children everywhere to also love the seaside with the Bath Book. The Mr Percival and Numbers Bath Book is durable and bea

For ages: 6 months Australias most loved pelican, can now be part of bath time with the Bath Book. Children will fall in love with Storm Boys My Percival as he helps teach them how to count in this beautifully illustrated, du

Travel Journal

With beautiful illustrations and a truly accessible text, the essential reference work on the subject. describes 800 species in 123 genera. David Jones, a research botanist and horticulturalist, has

a fascinating collection of urban and city photography complied by award-winning photographer Simon Hadleigh-Sparks. Highlighting his unique flair for abstract and reflected architecture and extreme contrasts, will s

- a Photo Book takes readers on a visual photographic journey with a difference through the ever changing streets of iconic London. Award winning amateur photographer Simon Hadleigh-Sparks invites you to share his unusual and u

Perth, capital of Western Australia is a vibrant, fast growing city with a modern outlook, yet at the same time it is home to some of Australia's most beautifully preserved historic buildings. With a near-perfect climate, glorious beaches and the languid

A Complete Wedding Speech Guide Are you dreading the thought of having to make a speech at an upcoming wedding Well don't. Believe it or not, it can be a fun and rewarding experience. Public speaking is not something that comes naturally to most people

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This journal, with a suedelux cover, can be used as a diary, to record your dreams, a daily planner, record your thoughts or write your shopping list. It is filled with lined paper and is a perfect gift for any occasion.

This journal, with a suedelux cover, can be used as a diary, to record your dreams, a daily planner, record your thoughts or write your shopping list. It is filled with lined paper and is a perfect gift for any occasion.

This book chronicles the 91 years in which Ford built cars in Australia for Australian conditions and interviews many of the people who worked for the company. It constitutes the complete history of Ford production in this country, with many rare images a

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Travel Journal-Life is an Adventure

This is for the bride who wants to go all-out. The planner has 8 dividers including: events and parties, the bridal party, guest list, budget, the details, the ceremony, the reception and the honeymoon. Each page contains origina

Explore the best wild places that Victoria has to offer, including deserts, rocky coasts, extinct volcanoes, watery wonderlands, dense forests, and everything in between. Get outside into nature where adventure awaits. Are you ready This book is ideal fo

This book is a tribute to the devotion and skill of all country grandmothers since the earliest pioneering days of nineteenth century Australia. The recipes reflect the times of abundance on the farm as well as the staggering extravagance of those who liv

has been the most comprehensive field guide available on the subject since the first edition was published in 2003. As new species are discovered, known ranges extended and higher quality images become available

With a warm climate, dry soil and an abundance of flowers, Australia is such a perfect place for bees that it has become a biodiversity hot-spot for this insect family. More than 2,000 of the worlds 20,000 bee species are found there, with many of thes

a fantastic visual throw-back to 1950s through to the 1970s era with a collection of rare and some never before seen images of Australia. Covering our lifestyle, and how we lived with incredible photos of all states of Australia. L

As one of Australias finest natural history artists, photographers and authors over a period of decades, with the renowned Slater Field Guide to Australian Birds among his many works, the late great Peter Slater needs no introduction. For Australian

"An evening with Chloe Phillips-Harris, Adventurer Ever wondered how it would feel to pack up everything you own and ride away Here's your chance - with a screening of Chloe Phillips-Harris documentary about the Great Nomad Expedition: a trek across Mongolia, using only the animals belonging to the...

"An evening with Chloe Phillips-Harris, Adventurer Ever wondered how it would feel to pack up everything you own and ride away Here's your chance - with a screening of Chloe Phillips-Harris documentary about the Great Nomad Expedition: a trek across Mongolia, using only the animals belonging to the...

"An evening with Chloe Phillips-Harris, Adventurer Ever wondered how it would feel to pack up everything you own and ride away Here's your chance - with a screening of Chloe Phillips-Harris documentary about the Great Nomad Expedition: a trek across Mongolia, using only the animals belonging to the...

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Bundle includes a choice of any three of my childrens books. Choices include: Aunt Kellys Dog Jenny No-Knickers Do Fruit Worry About Getting Fat The Trespassers Club Theres No Such Thing As Humans Jacks Books

Jack's family loves reading books, but Jack would rather build things with them. When the family is unable to see eye-to-eye, Jack builds a tower to try spot a solution. and discovers there's more lurking within the pages than he ever could have imagined Published by Starfish Bay Childrens Boo

Also available as an ebook (click on the icon for your favourite ebook retailer). Davey and Michael can't wait to meet Aunt Kelly's Dog. but what will they do if the dog is a big, scary, people-eating monster Written by Helen Vivienne Fletcher, Illustrated by Ian Garmonsway.

Also available as an ebook. Its washing day at Jennys house, but oh no The elastic in all of Jennys knickers melts in the dryer. How will Jenny solve the no-knickers problem Written by Helen Vivienne Fletcher, illustrated by Ian Garmonsway.

Also available as a paperback. hardcover and in accessible formats. Ages: 8-12 Trespassers Club was just supposed to be a game, but sometimes going places you shouldnt has consequences Laura has always spent her free time playing Trespassers Club with her sister, Katy. But

Also available as an ebook and in hardcover. Ages: 8-12 Trespassers Club was just supposed to be a game, but sometimes going places you shouldnt has consequences Laura has always spent her free time playing Trespassers Club with her sister, Katy. But Katy just turned thirteen and i

Junior fantasy novel, There's No Such Thing as Humans, by Helen Vivienne Fletcher

Also available as an ebook and in hardcover. Grub is a little monster with a big problem hes absolutely terrified of humans, especially the one his brother says lives under his bed. Grubs mum says theres no such thing as humans, but even so, they must never go to the edge of th

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Bundle includes copies of the Witchy novellas in the Familiar Magic Series, Familiars and Foes and Curses and Cousins.

Also available on Kindle and Kindle Unlimited. A mysterious child is spotted swimming far from the beach. A woman searches for a ghost in a blacked out hospital. One witch introduces her lover to her family, while another takes care of a magicaholic baby dolphin in her boyfriends abse

Also available on Kindle and Kindle Unlimited An old crush. A long-lost family member. A magical Labrador and a whole load of ghosts At least Adeline cant say life is boring Adeline yearns for family, but for years, the closest shes gotten is her assistance dog, Coco. When a fright

Also available as an ebook. Morgan Bells Sproutlings is a mesmerising collection of exquisite peculiarities. Welsh and Cornish mythology. Australian campfire tales. Astral and fantastic. The pertinency of forty-three modern authors is punctuated by bites of botanical fiction from Poe, Lawson

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Includes two books - your choice of: Broken Silence Underwater We All Fall The Retreat

Short story collection, Beside the River Styx, by Helen Vivienne Fletcher

Short story collection, Beside the River Styx, by Helen Vivienne Fletcher

Short story collection, Symbolic Death, by Helen Vivienne Fletcher

Also available as an ebook. A woman finds a Death Curse symbol scratched into the soap scum around her sink. A young boy watches his family fall apart after the death of his father. A butterfly chrysalis hatches, under the watchful eye of a hungry cat, and a teenage grim reapers job is made

Also available on Kindle and Kindle Unlimited. Bailey has a lot of secrets, and a lot of scars, both of which shed like to keep hidden. Unfortunately, Pine Hills Resort isnt the kind of place where anyone can keep anything hidden for long. When Bailey arrives, she just wants to get thro

Also available on Kindle and Kindle Unlimited. A stranger just put Kelseys boyfriend in a coma. The worst part She asked him to do it. Seventeen-year-old Kelsey is dealing with a lot an abusive boyfriend, a gravely ill mother, an absent father, and a confusing new love interest. After h

Young adult supernatural suspense novella, We All Fall, by Helen Vivienne Fletcher

Also available as an eboo k. Myra fell from the trapeze, and then she fell in love. Which one will hurt her the most Something is not right at the circus. Since Myras accident, there have been an unexplainable number of falls, and a strange, hot wind whispering through the tents. The

Young adult mystery novel, The Retreat, by Helen Vivienne Fletcher

Also available as an ebook. Its not a cult. Its a safe haven. So then why is no one allowed to leave Instead of dealing with grief like a normal person, Finns father has moved them to The Retreat. Ruled over by Mother, The Retreats goal is to keep everyone protected. From high-heele

Young adult fantasy novella, Explosive, book four in the Reactive Magic series, by Helen Vivienne Fletcher.

Young adult fantasy novella, Volatile, book three of the Reactive Magic series, by Helen Vivienne Fletcher.

Also available as an ebook. Seventeen years ago, it all began Ursula longs to be seen, but her controlling father casts a shadow hard to escape. When her parents start a magic school, it looks like Ursulas chance to shine. But someone is draining magic from the students, and all their vic

Young adult fantasy novella, Magnetic, second book in the Reactive Magic series by Helen Vivienne Fletcher.

Young adult fantasy novella, Reactive, by Helen Vivienne Fletcher. Part one in the Reactive Magic series.

Young adult fantasy novella, Reactive, book one in the Reactive Magic series by Helen Vivienne Fletcher.

The complete Reactive Magic young adult fantasy novella series by Helen Vivienne Fletcher

Includes all four books of the Reactive Magic Series, REACTIVE. MAGNETIC. VOLATILE and EXPLOSIVE.

Also available as an ebook. Everything is about to end, but will it be in flames For three months, Toby has tried desperately to free Callie. Meanwhile, shes just been trying to stay alive. As dangerous power escalates, the pair must figure out what bound them to the school. But bre

Also available as an ebook. All four Reactive Magic books in one volume. Toby and Callie thought learning magic would be a dream come true. Now they'll be happy if they just get out of this school alive. As teachers, a decades-old prophecy, and their own spells fight against them, the p

Also available as an ebook. Four magical threads drawing her in One forcing her away. Which will prove more dangerous When Callie left magic school, she thought the crisis was over. But someone is watching her former classmates, and their power has taken an explosive turn. As the teacher

Explore the knowledge and teachings of the old masters in this well-illustrated and easy-to-understand riding book. Based on the knowledge of the old riding masters, such as Xenophon, Pluvinel, and Steinbrecht, the rooted in the belief that one must train ones horse not only physically, but also men...

Sensation: The first publication of a rediscovered manuscript by one of the earliest Oberbereiters (Chief Riders) of the Spanish Riding School in Vienna. This timeless riding manual holds extraordinary relevance today and offers insights of inestimable historical value. Written in the early 18th cen...

Three Spectacular parrots have escaped from Ebdentown zoo and Jimmy Whiskers is DESPERATE to bring them home. BUT, there has been a pet rebellion in Ebdentown and the crazy cat and dog rebels are now in charge. Who is going to help Jimmy rescue the parrots The raging rebels Doubt it. The savage seag...

Richard Potter Arthur Sternal First published 1882; an Australian classic. Paperback, good condition.

GW Ray. Signed by the author. Being an account of many wanderings in South America. Tenth edition, hardback, good condition. Published Auckland, 1915.

Horses move It is what makes them useful, able and beautiful. A foal can walk, trot and gallop within hours of its birth. The horse knows how to be a horse without human help. But when we ride, drive, train and judge horses, we soon discover that not all horses move equally well. Even though there a...

Martin Humphrey Hardback, as new condition

Jane Lake Published by JA Allen as part of their Rider Guides series. Hardback, old but good unmarked condition (just some yellowing to pages)

Lesley Batley Caroline Davis Sound riding instructions as well as a program of exercises that will improve a riders confidence and ability and make riding the pleasure it was meant to be. Hardback, dust cover intact, good condition.

Caroline Ingraham Threshold picture guide. Paperback, as new condition.

Theory and Practice. Describes the Western approach to horse training, covers halter breaking, first saddling, and training goals and demonstrates standard tests of horsemanship. Jack Brainard with Peter Phinny. A Western Horseman book. Paperback, reasonable condition.

Karen W. Carden This is a fabulous book to gift a new owner/rider with. Covers just about everything, including what clothes to wear, what breeds make good western horses, tack, markings, care,. Gift quality offering in an original, unclipped dust wrapper with green background showing a couple of li...

Ann Hyland Published by JA Allen Hardback, good condition

Terry Underwood Paperback, reasonable condition.

Anthony Dent Published by JA Allen Paperback, good condition.

AUTHOR PROOF Jane Smiley Paperback, reasonable condition - see photos

Robin Hanbury-Tennison Once British author/explorer Hanbury-Tenison and his wife Louella had completed their journey on horseback from the south of France to their farm in Cornwall (recounted in White Horses over France), they decided to broaden their horizons to a 1000-mile expedition along the Gre...

Anthony Dew Anthony Dew has devoted almost fifty years to designing, making and restoring wooden rocking-horses and is recognised as a leading expert on both the practice and history of the craft. He founded The Rocking Horse Shop which specialises in all aspects of the iconic plaything. Making a ro...

A World Survey of Endurance Riding from Ancient Civilisation to Modern Competition Ann Hyland, published by JA Allen Hardback, dust cover intact, good condition

JA Springhall MBE BVSc Hardback, dust cover intact, very good condition.

Their history, use misuse plus practical advice on the most effective bits for every need. Louis Taylor Paperback, very good condition.

Hardback, good condition. Dedication on inside cover.

Ann Leighton Hardman 1977 first edition Hardback, some yellowing to pages, dust cover intact. Good condition.

Across Canada on Horseback, author Mary Bosanquet Very rare. Hardback, no dust cover and ex-library (see photos for library stamps and one biro underline). Otherwise good condition.

Janet Del Castillo with Lois Schwartz Paperback, good condition

Hardback, good condition Pony club publication. Illustrations by Joan Wanklyn. 1971 reprint of the 1961 original.

Christina Dodwell Paperback, good condition.

Kate Fox Paperback, good condition.

Lynda Bloom Hardback, dust cover intact, good condition.

Lindy Kelly Paperback, good condition.

Robin Hanbury-Tenison Hardback, dust cover intact. Ex-library. Also available in paperback; please specify your preference.

Alwyn Torenbeck (with David Gilchrist) Paperback, very good condition.

Our Memory Jogger cards are a great way to start capturing memories to put in your book. One pack contains fifty cards each with a different title to get you started.Simply pull a card from the pack and start writing down what comes to mind. One full set includes instructions on how to use the cards...

Start your one story at a time. Select a question from the drop-down box or choose your own, and get ready to be interviewed or type up to 1,500 words on the subject. Email your story or to make a time for a half-hour interview to be recorded on the telephone or online (Zoom or Skype). Each memory c...

This unique personal collection of autographs, notes, cartoons and poems penned by soldiers from the Gallipoli Campaign, provides a rare glimpse into a war fought long ago. Endorsed by the Returned Services Association of New Zealand (RSA) and with a Foreword written by Sir Jerry Mateparae GNZM, QSO...

Cambridge lady, Judy Hale's moving and inspirational book is now on sale. Judy's life story has been written for her grandchildren, but she hopes it will give others a sense of worth no matter what trials they must face. Following a blessed rural life based around Kopuku and Maramarua in North Waika...

Trotting in New Zealand; the Roydon Lodge Stud. Hardback, dust cover present with damage. Otherwise very good condition.

Do you love a good question How do you feel about exploring something new Can the pull of nostalgia coexist with hope for the future an invitation to participate in an experience of wonder and discovery. This month-long retreat-style resource is designed for those open to being curious and to let th...

The year is 1890, and stream tin has been sensationally discovered in southern Stewart Island of New Zealand. Elizabeth - young, gentile, sheltered, and fresh off the boat from Scotland - has arrived in remote and rugged Port Pegasus to meet George, her betrothed, who is running the only miners hote...

a Golden Bay memoir

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More Stories from Northwest Nelson

In 1906, at just 16 years of age, Angelina Moleta left the tiny volcanic island of Stromboli off Sicily to travel to an even remoter island on the other side of the world.

HARD-CASE HEROES Stories from the Abel Tasman, focuses on some of the quirky and largely untold characters associated with the Abel Tasman coast and its uplands. Early settlers and park rangers, an island hermit and defiant squatters, graziers and limestone miners. Hard-Core Heroes is a highly reada...

My Home Town Hokitika A Fifth Generation Coaster Reflects By Rosalie May Reynolds-Sugrue This heartfelt memoir vividly captures the social fabric, family heritage, and resilient spirit of life in Hokitika through the eyes of a fifth generation West Coaster. NB: We recommend that you download and vie...

Worship at Hand Complete Lectionary-Based Worship Services for Sundays in the Church Year By Philip Garside May 2026 - Whole Month About this month's material Easter 5 - 3 May 2026 Today we hear words of deep reassurance from John 14:1-14 and 1 Peter 2:2-10, where troubled hearts are steadied and sc...

Worship at Hand Complete Lectionary-Based Worship Services for Sundays in the Church Year By Philip Garside Trinity - 31 May 2026 About today's material Today our journey takes us from the opening poetry of Genesis 1:1-2:4 to the risen Christs commission in Matthew 28:16-20, two beginnings that fram...

Worship at Hand Complete Lectionary-Based Worship Services for Sundays in the Church Year By Philip Garside Pentecost - 24 May 2026 About today's material Today we gather around the story of Pentecost in Acts 2:1-21 and Pauls vision of the Spirit-filled body in 1 Corinthians 12:3-13. We will hear ho...

Worship at Hand Complete Lectionary-Based Worship Services for Sundays in the Church Year By Philip Garside Easter 7 - 17 May 2026 About today's material Today we stand with the disciples at two thresholds hearing Jesus pray in John 17:1-11 on the night before the cross and watching him commission h...

Worship at Hand Complete Lectionary-Based Worship Services for Sundays in the Church Year By Philip Garside Easter 6 - 10 May 2026 About today's material Today we hear from John 14:15-21 and Acts 17:22-31, two readings that proclaim a God who is not distant but intimately present. In Johns Gospel, J...

Worship at Hand Complete Lectionary-Based Worship Services for Sundays in the Church Year By Philip Garside Easter 5 - 3 May 2026 About today's material Today we hear words of deep reassurance from John 14:1-14 and 1 Peter 2:2-10, where troubled hearts are steadied and scattered people are gathered...

The sequel to Tough Love by Peter Lyndon-James Peter entered adulthood as a volatile, violent man intent on a destructive path that would lead him and his wife Amanda on a nomadic crime-spree across Australia, barely a step ahead of the law. Despite the dark world he inhabited, a series of inexpl

Discovering Truth and Freedom in Relationships With more than sixty years of attending Christian churches, Ive never heard a sermon devoted entirely to conflict. We tend to embrace what is comfortable, staying clear of anything perceived as unpleasant. As a result, we hinder our growth in Christ-l

Understanding the impacts of addiction - and Peter Lyndon-James detailed blueprint for holistic rehabilitation Peters third book - How to Build a Rehab. offers a detailed insight into the steps he took to create a self-funded, holistic rehabilitation centre from the ground up. Utilizing 26 years

The answer to tackling drug addiction and seeing change Peter Lyndon-James is the founder of Australias largest faith-based rehabilitation centre, Shalom House. In our community and nation we have an epidemic on our hands. Theres a unique drug on the streets now thats destroying our families a

AN INVITATION TO STEP INTO AN EXCITING AND FULFILLING WORLD WHERE THE SUPERNATURAL HAS A POWERFUL IMPACT IN THE WORKPLACE AND MARKETPLACE. In recent years there have been some excellent books written about faith in the workplace. But as I talk to normal, everyday Christians, Ive found that very f

Ko te kupu o te Atua ko te manaakitanga ko te whina m ttahi tangata, mahi rnei. In ka whakapono ttou, ka whakaara I te mana o te Atua ki te tni I te tangata (a ttou hoki), ttahi mahi, mai i t rtou whi inaianei ki te whi e hiahia ana te Atua kia haere ai koe. Kei ia Karaitiana te mana

YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR WORLD When we do that in faith, we activate Gods power to change a person (ourselves included), or a situation, from where they are now to where God wants them to be. Every Christian has the authority and power to bless others in the name of the Lord and see lives and situatio

Kingdom business: transforming businesses into expressions of Gods Kingdom. The invitation of Jesus is reissued to entrepreneurs: align your business with the Kingdom of God. Its a gentle wooing by Gods Spirit. An invitation so attractive and outrageous that youre drawn beautifully into His rea

This dangerous world of drama and mystery takes you from Australia to Afghanistan to France. then the action moves to Marseille where honour and revenge, lust and love, family affection and duty bring two love affairs to very different outcomes. Tom Grace, a Brisbane surgeon, attempts to find his

A Wealth of Practical Biblical Wisdom for Believers Young and Old Communicates the Gospel in a way that will draw you into the story of God and his redemptive plan." Pastor Steve Green Senior Pastor, Elim Christian Centre, Auckland A must-read for anyone seeking to be emboldened in their

Jesus said, I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness.." John 8:12 You can be Switched On to the things of God. The Bible says: God LOVES you God MADE you God KNOWS you Get Switched On and start walking in the light

All cultures are equal. That is the premise that has dominated our politics and social theory for decades. Consequently, many of us have not come to terms with the erosion of belief in objective value. We have forgotten that culture and the story that explains it are fashioned by religious beliefs

THE EPIC BATTLE BETWEEN THE SUPERNATURAL FORCES OF GOOD AND EVIL Once I started this amazing book, I could not put it down. Full of guts, gore and glory it tells the history of the world, and that which is to come, from a unique perspectivethat of angels and demons." Jackie Pullinger, author

The warrior womans true life stories of healing from abortion, addictions, sexual abuse and trauma. whoever believes in Me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father." John 14:12 Beryl has a great reputation of bri

Riveting from start to finish Verna McFelins gripping account of her life after her husbands arrest and incarceration for kidnapping is a stirring, enthralling and inspirational story. Her life of hardship and poverty is laced with the reality of Gods miraculous love and filled with expressions

Leaving a godly legacy in our homes, churches, communities and workplaces What kind of legacy will you leave in this world How do you know that you will leave the godly legacy you really want to These are the questions that this book answers. The author shows you how to separate and create a n

A TRUE STORY OF GODS GUIDANCE AND PROTECTION THROUGH TROUBLED TIMES THAT OFFERS HOPE, INTIMACY WITH GOD, AND FREEDOM. Reading Cindys story is like a roller-coaster ride. Her honesty and resilience is inspiring as she holds the line and holds her faith in the face of huge personal challenges."

On a crisp early morning in 2012, eleven people boarded a hot air balloon in New Zealands Wairarapa district for what should have been an idyllic flight. Less than an hour later, that flight became the deadliest ballooning disaster ever to occur in New Zealands history. Chrisjan Jordaan and his gi

In a story to rival a Hollywood movie script, His Name is Michael is a tale of unimaginable loss, grief, and heartache, redeemed in the most unlikely of places and the most poignant of ways. Vikki Southwell's honest, raw, and confronting account of childhood abuse, teenage abortion, and other painf

I often felt I only had two choices: remain a doormat or become a raging feminist. Stay sweet or be a Jezebel'. Were there any other options Is it possible to be a woman of strength and still honor God Are godly women expected to be meek and quiet What does Biblical submission look like And th

What happens when life seems to be a long string of medical diagnoses, accidents, mishaps, and goodbyes If you're Janet O'Halloran-Westerman, the answer is complex. One moment she's sharing her deepest concerns with God, the next she's got us all splitting our sides with laughter. One thing's for s

Are you STILL single and just don't want to be As someone whose dream has always been to find marriage and start a family, author and dating coach Brianna Rossi knows exactly what it's like to feel stuck. Through sharing her own experiences, both heartfelt and humorous, Brianna offers insights in

Syprina Quiroz's life had been difficult from the start. What began with being bullied led to an adolescence filled with alcohol and substance abuse, meaningless relationships, and eventually, crime. Now it had all caught up with her and she was headed for prison. But that was not the end of the s

Have you ever wondered if there's more than just getting through life's challenges with your faith intact Kyllie Martin thought she'd navigated two decades of suffering well, joyfully even, until God placed her in an environment where she encountered authentic, attractive, overflowing joy. After

Deborah of the bible was an incredible woman of God; she was a Kingdom Pioneer who boldly took hold of her God-given gifts and talents and stepped out in faith. She knew that in her God anything was possible. This book is a clarion call for modern-day Mighty Deborah Christian Women Entrepreneurs to

God's design for you as a couple is to be truly one. We all have an inbuilt desire to belong, to be loved and touched and cared for. It's how God made us. Yet for many married couples, this sense of belonging remains elusive. How can we be truly one in a world that values independence and autonomy

(Un)Faithful is a guide through the firestorm of infidelity. Ruth Erickson's compelling story of heartbreak and healing is an invitation for all women who have suffered the betrayal of an affair to discover the depths of the faithfulness of God. Ruth offers wisdom, perspective, and hope, standing ye...

Most of us walk a path that bypasses the struggles of the past, leaving us questioning our worth, value, and purpose. Throughout her life, Shaneen Bruss faced these questions and found the strength and courage to pull through. The answer she discovered was in her relationship with God, Jesus, and th...

The Soukotta Story is a riveting book about an inspiring couple who live in the realm of the miraculous. From the fast-paced opening to an unexpected romance to accounts of demonic deliverances and supernatural miracles, this is the remarkable life story of Sam and Carol Soukotta. Through their wo

It's okay to have bad mornings and rough days. It's okay to cry or feel overwhelmed. It's okay to not be out at work all day, or not have the perfect home. It's okay to be just a mother As women, it's easy to feel like our lives are a mess Leitu Kimitaunga learned that as mums, we don't need

"There were times I thought about killing him in his sleep. Either that or killing myself so I could escape him." When Keren was a child, she couldn't wait to grow up, find true love, have babies, and set up a beautiful home to create cherished memories in. She pictured a life full of lau

In a multi-day bike race or ride, each day is defined as a stage. As you ride with Peter along the course of his life, you will see that life is made up of stages from which we learn and grow. In 2012 Peter had the privilege of planning and organizing an eight-day multi-stage bike race named The Tou...

Can your prodigal's journey become your greatest testimony Eleanor Formaggio can without a doubt say yes God shows up in the midst of disappointment, failure and fear. Even as He moves in the lives of our prodigals, He is changing us into who He has called us to be. Held contains spiritual insi

It's a night like no other at the theatre. The lights dim. The curtain parts. And all across the audience, there are gasps of breath Who are these actors who make it all look so easy, so natural No wonder they're taking the show to the road It's the story that's got the whole world talking. And w

No Matter What is the story of how God called a fearful, shy girl from the South Island of New Zealand and equipped her to plant cross-cultural churches and devote twenty-three years of her life to raising up a new generation of Thai believers. In this riveting book, you will journey with Ginette a

When doctors predicted her son would never speak or progress beyond the capacity of a toddler, Leisa's life was thrown into turmoil. Suddenly, her own hopes and dreams were put on hold, sidelined by a constant stream of appointments, decisions, and unforeseen responsibilities. In Hope Wins, Leisa d

In this collection of faith-inspiring messages, beloved pastor, Melagitone Simanu brings a fresh word to believers of every generation, issuing a powerful call to parents and church leaders alike to rise up in faith during seasons of uncertainty by pursuing intimacy with God in the secret place. Pa

With four young children in tow, Jeff and Anya set out on what was to become the adventure and, unexpectedly, the privilege, of a lifetime. In Foreigners in the City of Silk, Anya writes about the bewildering and surprising, frustrating and humbling experience of living as a foreign family in Turk

What does a woman do when she's on the other side of the world and she's falling apart When she knows she's a hopeless mess and she can't stop damaging the very people she loves the most It was Ramadan in Turkey, and Anya decided, in desperation, to seek God along with the locals, for an entire m

Are you hungry to know God more Do you long to really connect with God as you read the Bible In Sneaking Off With God. author Simon Dodge will help you to not just read the Bible but nourish yourself from it and reliably hear God speak to you through it, using a simple, effective approach c

Did you know that you have the potential in God to shift atmospheres, usher in breakthrough, and bring new levels of blessing to your home, church, community and nation In these fifty-two devotions, Helen Monk introduces us to some of the most powerful scriptures about prayer. With prompts for r

Lynne Leppard believes that each person has their own unique story, and as her early life included foster care and adoption, she often found herself wondering about her origins and heritage. As an adoptee, her loyalty to her adoptive family was real, but so too was her longing to find out more about...

As National Leader of the Apostolic Church Movement in New Zealand for sixteen years, Bruce Monk undertook an ambitious organisational restructure in line with a clear God-given vision. Inside Out and Upside Down Leadership examines the roots of the apostolic movement and gives readers the chance to...

Book 1 in The Adriel Series Adriel is a young boy who has grown up in Telchar, an experimental city which is run by a group of part-human, part-robotic beings who call themselves the Robonics. Along with the residents of Telchar, Adriel has spent his life trapped behind its walls with no way of e

Luke is a twelve-year-old boy with a secret. When a mysterious framed picture of an elephant turns at Lukes house and starts communicating with him, his world is turned upside down. Who is this mystical creature, and how does he know everything about Lukes life Elephant in the Room is an unlikel

Laugh your way through the Old and New Testaments with this recently-discovered haul of dubious (but surprisingly insightful) letters. Packed with discussion notes, historical explanations, and ideas for practical application. Noah is reprimanded by the maritime authority. Delilah writes to complai

Book 2 in The Adriel Series Adriels life is anything but ordinary. As if being an elite wedgeball player and living under Robonic rule in the enclosed city of Telchar isnt strange enough, Adriel discovers that he is a prince of the deposed royal family. Now Adriels supporters are planning to h

A collection of gentle poems to slip over the shoulders when we need encouragement, comfort, or simply to know that we are seen by another. Heather writes with a comforting wisdom, calling us to pay attention to the natural world around us. and to the rich inner world that we are shaped from.

NEW RELEASE FEB 2025 No Plans To Quit tells the inspiring and enduring story of Cromwell Presbyterian Church, tracing its journey from humble beginnings to its vibrant presence today. Spanning 150 years, this book captures the pivotal events, challenges and triumphs that have shaped the church a

Adult/YA Sci-Fi/Fantasy A world built on perfection. A warlord whose return could shatter it all. Four lives bound. For six centuries, the utopia of Elusis has thriveda society of supernatural Gifts, peace, and prosperity. But beneath the surface, secrets stir. Arkarian Story, a long-lost warl

Denver loves and appreciates the sun but how can he become like the sun, so he can be a blessing too Read aloud and discover with your children what makes a difference for Denver in his quest. Your family will never look at gloomy days and situations the same way again, as they learn to shine brigh

And it shall be in the last days," God says, that I will pour out my Spirit on all mankind; and your sons and daughters will prophesy, and your young men will see visions, and your old men will have dreams." Joel 2:28; Acts 2:17 All over the world, God is speaking through the language of dreams

A pohutukawa tree grows, sprouting to life on a beach by the sea, learning about its world and cheerfully enjoying every moment as it comes of age and bursts into glorious colour.

A pohutukawa tree grows, sprouting to life on a beach by the sea, learning about its world and cheerfully enjoying every moment as it comes of age and bursts into glorious colour.

I reckon if theres a heaven on earth, this is it. Lying under an open sky shimmering with stars, my dog and I drift into fearless sleep to the crescendo of cicadas. A family of cackling kookaburras and hordes of chirruping crickets call in the morning. The bush beckons us into endless rising

A colouring book for all ages. This book is filled with thought-provoking illustrations designed to help readers get a better understanding of who God is as they mindlessly colour.

The year is 1 AD. The setting is Samaria, in the Roman province of Judea. Mara is the beautiful youngest daughter in a poor family, seeking her place in a world where she has always been the underdog. When Yelsaventa, a rich girl from a Romanised family, takes Mara under her wing, she thinks it is

Women are powerful. The first dramatic pause to ever take place occurred during the creation of the universe, right before God created His final masterpiece: Woman. Knowing that womans identity would be targeted from the start, God made sure to declare for all time and eternity that the universe

You were born with it. Youve got it Now, what will you do with it A young womans guide to discovering her immeasurable worth. Based on the the highly-regarded Woman of Worth" workshop series, this book is the perfect resource to facilitate group conversations and encourage personal reflecti

Book 3 in The Adriel Series Adriel thought he was just an ordinary kid growing up within the enclosed city of Telchar. Everything changed when he learned he was the prince of the deposed royal family and plans were afoot to help him and his supporters secretly escape from their Robonic overlords.

This book is a must-read for anyone longing to lead with greater purpose, authenticity, and relational depth." Craig Groeschel, Senior Pastor of Life.Church Drawing on decades of ministry experience, Gillian Cameron offers readers tried and tested insights that will help build th

I was only seven years old when the Soviet Union collapsed, bringing severe economic hardship to my nation of Tajikistan. My mom was already working two jobs, but now even that wasnt enough. With nowhere to turn, my mom faced an impossible choice: sell her children or give us awayor sell her own b

As a young, seemingly capable and confident church leader, Rachel was unprepared for the physical and emotional pain of clinical burnout. When the shaky foundations of her faith were exposed, she embarked on a life-changing journey toward growth, wisdom, and healing. Most importantly, she encountere...

Are you maxed out, weighed down, pushed to the limits. yet you sense God is calling you into something greater Becs Green felt like she was sinking under the weight of responsibilities. A born perfectionist and self-confessed people-pleaser, it was only when God called&

Who Me, Lord tells the remarkable story of Dean Keaney, a young man from Denver, Colorado whose life was forever changed by an invitation to serve the persecuted church around the world. Inspired by the exploits of Brother Andrew (aka Gods Smuggler), Dean and his family left America to establis

God's word is packed with promises ready to be claimed, owned and prophesied into your world. From the shout of Joshua's army that caused the walls of Jericho to fall to the ground, to the declaration of heavy rainfall from a prophet whose only evidence was a cloud the size of a man's hand, prophecy...

The importance of Brian sharing his story is immense. the quintessential Kiwi guy, who fell victim to violence and walked through extreme trauma." Mark Richard Bull Allen Former All Black Attacked is a riveting story. A heart-wrenching account of heartbreak and hope." David Dishroon

With masterful counsel, Aime wields truth, story, and fascinating biblical parallels to herald Gods wondrous welcome to flourish. Deeply rooted, I can live unconstrained by circumstances, thriving, even in my rocky right now. The tangible hope in these pages is indispensable." Tiffany Edmon

A heartwarming, beautifully illustrated rhyming picture book about finding friendship in spite of our differences and celebrating the unique gifts we each have to offer. Sorry the cockatoo is different from the other birds in the forest. His special gift allows him to perceive the world

ITS NOT EASY TO TEACH YOUR KIDS ABOUT SEXUALITY. BUT ITS WORTH EVERY AWKWARD MOMENT In our rapidly changing culture, moms and dads know that they want to show up with answers about sex for their kids. It can be intimidating to even know where to begin, because this is about far more than a

Creative Worship Bundle Print eBook Get $15 off this 3-Book bundle of two print books and an eBook The Creative Worship Leaders Toolbox (Print) Tools, Tips, and Ideas for Engaging Services By Philip C. Garside Transform your worship services with creative, Spirit-led tools that inspire participation...

Creative Worship Bundle Print eBook Get $15 off this 3-eBook bundle The Creative Worship Leaders Toolbox (eBooks) Tools, Tips, and Ideas for Engaging Services By Philip C. Garside Transform your worship services with creative, Spirit-led tools that inspire participation, deepen meaning, and reflect...

Join me this Sunday from 11am to celebrate two of my favourite summer things: Dahlias and Damsons Enjoy afternoon tea at Sweetgum Cottage with your choice of a cuppa or a plum-infused cocktail or mocktail, with delicious damson-flavoured baking, treats tastings, plus a sausage sizzle (served with da...

Ben Reynolds was the youngest of three children, born on 1 March 1920, in Essex, England. He had a simple education before becoming an apprentice to a carpenter. By 16 years of age, Ben was also a volunteer with the Territorial Army. On 2 September 1939

eBook availableThis book contains all you'll need to create the perfect wedding speech.The first section sets out the roles of each speaker, traditional as well as non-traditional speakers, who to thank, who to compliment, who to toast. It includes a prac

eBook available If you are petrified at the thought of having to stand up and say a few words, console yourself with the knowledge that there are thousands like you. And it's for people like you that this book is written.This is a reassuring reference

introduces you to mans best friend on the battlefield, the fourlegged digger. Canine troops have served alongside Australias armed forces for decades. Valued for their loyalty, intelligence and devotion in battle, war dogs have hel

Throughout the history of mankind, animals have taken part in combat, espionage and have functioned in other ways to fight the wars of the humans. A variety of animals, from insects and bacteria used in biological warfare to better known horses have been

Australia s gemstones and minerals are a treasure chest of world renown. This guide describes Australia s common minerals and gems as well as some rarities. It will assist collectors to identify a wide range of spec

2022 marks 80 years since Australia faced an unprecedented foreign attack on home soil. Author Douglas Lockwood was an Australian newspaperman and author. Born in Natimuk, 25 kilometres west of Horsham in Victorias Wimmera district, Lockwood left school

2022 marks 80 years since Australia faced an unprecedented foreign attack on home soil. Author Douglas Lockwood was an Australian newspaperman and author. Born in Natimuk, 25 kilometres west of Horsham in Victorias Wimmera district, Lockwood left school

eBook availableWhen the terror of was fresh in people's minds, the great English writer and future poet laureate John Masefield described what they had endured in that dreadful campaign. His book. written at white heat a few months aft