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The autists by Clara Törnvall

The autists

Clara Törnvall

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"An incisive and deeply candid account that explores autistic women in culture, myth, and society through the prism of the author's own diagnosis. Until the 1980s, autism was regarded as a condition found mostly in boys. Even in our time, autistic girls and...

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Buy this, not that by Sam Dogen

Buy this, not that

Sam Dogen

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"Sam Dogen's Financial Samurai blog has helped over 70 million people achieve financial freedom. Now, he shares his no-nonsense playbook to build wealth and retire early through smarter spending. When it comes to our money, many of us believe that to acquire...

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An Amerikan family by Santi Elijah Holley

An Amerikan family

Santi Elijah Holley

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"A history of the rise and lasting impact of Black liberation groups in America, as seen through the Shakurs, one of the movement's most prominent and fiercely creative families, home to Tupac and Assata, and a powerful incubator for today's activism,...

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Crown noble by Bianca Phipps

Crown noble

Bianca Phipps

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Sing, memory by Makana Eyre

Sing, memory

Makana Eyre

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A Polish musician, a Jewish conductor, a secret choir, and the rescue of a trove of music from the Sachsenhausen concentration camp.

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Unlocked by George Mumford

Unlocked

George Mumford

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"A world-renowned psychologist and mindfulness performance expert who has helped superstars such as Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant transform their careers, offers proven strategies for unleashing our innate strengths, avoiding burnout, and discovering enduring...

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The wager by David Grann

The wager

David Grann

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The good life by Robert J. Waldinger

The good life

Robert J. Waldinger

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Confessions of a Phantom pilot by Tug Wilson

Confessions of a Phantom pilot

Tug Wilson

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"'The Confessions of a Phantom Pilot' is the true story of a young RAF pilot who gets his dream to fly the old dirty workhorse fighter of the Cold War. From the first flight where he thought the jet was trying to kill him, through to his final trip of leading...

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The pain management workbook by Rachel Zoffness

The pain management workbook

Rachel Zoffness

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"Change your brain, change your pain-that's the empowering message interwoven in this evidence-based workbook by pain expert Rachel Zoffness. Grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), and neuroscience, this...

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Honey by Amy Newsome

Honey

Amy Newsome

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Tandoori home cooking by Maunika Gowardhan

Tandoori home cooking

Maunika Gowardhan

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Love, anger and forgiveness by Bill DeFoore

Love, anger and forgiveness

Bill DeFoore

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Discover and learn to make the powerful journey from anger through forgiveness and back to love. Love is who you are at the core of your being, and there is always a deep yearning within you to return to your true nature. While you probably have good reasons...

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The wild bee handbook by Sarah Wyndham. Lewis

The wild bee handbook

Sarah Wyndham. Lewis

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Young queens by Leah Redmond Chang

Young queens

Leah Redmond Chang

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Dear future mama by Meghan Trainor

Dear future mama

Meghan Trainor

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"Meghan Trainor has wanted to be a mom since before she even knew how babies were made. From the moment she discovered she was pregnant with her first child--her son, Riley--she was fascinated by the entire experience. Yes, pregnancy and motherhood are...

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100 Morning Treats by Sarah Kieffer

100 Morning Treats

Sarah Kieffer

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Magnolia Table. Volume 3 by Joanna Gaines

Magnolia Table. Volume 3

Joanna Gaines

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Joanna Gaines--cofounder of Magnolia, cook and host of Magnolia Table with Joanna Gaines, and New York Times bestselling author--brings us her third cookbook filled with timeless and nostalgic recipes--now reimagined--for today's home cook. Whether it's in the...

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The full English by Stuart Maconie

The full English

Stuart Maconie

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Parfit by David Edmonds

Parfit

David Edmonds

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"Derek Parfit (1942-2017) is the most famous philosopher you've likely never heard of. In 1984, Parfit published what was, and is still, hailed by many philosophers as a work of genius - one of the most cited works of philosophy since World War II, Reasons and...

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Camera girl by Carl Sferrazza Anthony

Camera girl

Carl Sferrazza Anthony

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"Camera Girl brings to cinematic life Jackie Kennedy's years as a young woman chafing at the expectations of her family and her era as she seeks to follow her dreams of becoming a famous writer. Set primarily during the underexamined years of 1950-1954, when...

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Taking off the Mask by Hannah Louise. Belcher

Taking off the Mask

Hannah Louise. Belcher

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"Combining lived experience with scientific research and practical advice, this book is the essential guide to understanding why you mask and how to feel confident without one. With expert advice on how to feel secure taking off your mask, this guide will give...

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The China tightrope by Sam Sachdeva

The China tightrope

Sam Sachdeva

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For the past 50 years, New Zealand has prided itself on a history of breaking new ground with China. We were the first to back the country joining the World Trade Organization and ink a free trade deal, with milk and meat flowing like water into the Middle...

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Tasting History by Max Miller

Tasting History

Max Miller

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Begin your very own food journey through the centuries and around the world with the first cookbook from the beloved YouTube channel Tasting History with Max MillerWhat began as a passion project when Max Miller was furloughed during Covid-19 has become a...

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Sensory

Sensory

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"From artist and curator Bex Ollerton comes an anthology featuring comics from thirty autistic creators about their experiences of living in a world that doesn't always understand or accept them. Sensory: Life on the Spectrum contains illustrated explorations...

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Love & lemons simple feel good food by Jeanine Donofrio

Love & lemons simple feel good food

Jeanine Donofrio

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"Third Love and Lemons cookbook featuring easy vegetarian recipes"--

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Ever-green Vietnamese by Andrea Quynhgiao Nguyen

Ever-green Vietnamese

Andrea Quynhgiao Nguyen

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"Plant-based cooking meets the dynamic flavors of Vietnamese cuisine in these 100+ vegetable-driven recipes"--

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What I mean when I say I'm autistic by Annie Kotowicz

What I mean when I say I'm autistic

Annie Kotowicz

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In this intimate and insightful mix of memoir and manifesto, Annie Kotowicz invites you inside the mind of an autistic woman, sharing the trials and triumphs of a life before and after diagnosis. How might it feel to be autistic? Why are autistic and...

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Can't Not Won't by Eliza Fricker

Can't Not Won't

Eliza Fricker

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Eliza Fricker gets it. Deceptively simple, endearing, humorous and emotional illustrations following a family managing the early stages of school avoidance are designed to help parents feel seen, and empathetic writing and guidance gives essential advice and...

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Wake up with purpose! by Jean Dolores Schmidt

Wake up with purpose!

Jean Dolores Schmidt

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The beloved chaplain of Loyola University's men's basketball team offers a memoir of her life of service along with common sense wisdom and spiritual guidance from one hundred years of living.

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Daddy Diaries by Andy Cohen

Daddy Diaries

Andy Cohen

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Into the groove  by Jonathan (Freelance writer) Scott

Into the groove

Jonathan (Freelance writer) Scott

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Boyslut by Zachary Zane

Boyslut

Zachary Zane

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A sex and relationship columnist bares it all in a series of essays--part memoir, part manifesto--that explore the author's coming-of-age and coming out as a bisexual man and move toward embracing and celebrating sex unencumbered by shame.

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Work it out by Sarah Kurchak

Work it out

Sarah Kurchak

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"A guide to incorporating exercise into daily life to improve mental health. The book dispels fitness myths and provides practical advice for building adjustable workout plans, celebrating even minor achievements, and knowing when to rest"--

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Unlikeable female characters by Anna Bogutskaya

Unlikeable female characters

Anna Bogutskaya

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"Female characters throughout history have been burdened by the moral trap that is likeability. Any woman who dares to reveal her messy side has been treated as a cautionary tale. And yet today, unlikeable female characters are everywhere in film, TV, and...

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Off the deep end by Giancarlo Granda

Off the deep end

Giancarlo Granda

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"Giancarlo Granda finally reveals the truth about his relationship with Becki Falwell and her husband Jerry Falwell Jr., and the hidden world of political influence, high finance, and criminal intrigue. Jerry Falwell Jr. is a prominent figure in the...

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The big reveal by Sasha Velour

The big reveal

Sasha Velour

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"Drag embodies the queer possibility that exists within each of us--the infinite ways in which gender, good taste, and art can be lived." -Sasha VelourThis book is a quilt, piecing together memoir, history, and theory into a living portrait of an artist and an...

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The Dead Are Gods by Eirinie Carson

The Dead Are Gods

Eirinie Carson

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In this striking, intimate, and profoundly moving depiction of life after sudden loss, the author, after losing her best friend Larissa, attempts to make sense of the events leading up to her death, alongside a timely, honest, and personal exploration of Black...

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Thinning blood by Leah Myers

Thinning blood

Leah Myers

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Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2023 by The Millions A vibrant new voice blends Native folklore and the search for identity in a fierce debut work of personal history.

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Egg by Lizzie Stark

Egg

Lizzie Stark

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An unconventional history of the world's largest cellular workhorse, from chickens to penguins, from art to crime, and more. The egg is a paradox--both alive and not alive--and a symbol as old as culture itself. In this wide-ranging and delightful journey...

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True West by Robert Greenfield

True West

Robert Greenfield

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Havana Syndrome by Robert E. Bartholomew

Havana Syndrome

Robert E. Bartholomew

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It is one of the most extraordinary cases in the history of science: the mating calls of insects were mistaken for a "sonic weapon" that led to a major diplomatic row. Since August 2017, the world media has been absorbed in the "attack" on diplomats from the...

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The botany of desire by Michael Pollan

The botany of desire

Michael Pollan

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In 1637, one Dutchman paid as much for a single tulip bulb as the going price of a town house in Amsterdam. Three and a half centuries later, Amsterdam is once again the mecca for people who care passionately about one particular plant - though this time the...

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Finding Hildasay by Christian Lewis

Finding Hildasay

Christian Lewis

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Tales of Polynesia

Tales of Polynesia

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Explore the enchanting world of Polynesian folklore in this beautifully illustrated collection of traditional stories. A woman falls in love with the king of the sharks. Two powerful sorcerers compete in a battle of magical wits. The king of Maui's fastest...

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Fans by Michael Shaw Bond

Fans

Michael Shaw Bond

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Handbuilt by Lilly Maetzig

Handbuilt

Lilly Maetzig

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Create a collection of 23 stylish homewares with this modern guide to working with clay.

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Reckless by Marele Day

Reckless

Marele Day

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The Queen is dead by Stan Grant

The Queen is dead

Stan Grant

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From Stan Grant, leading journalist and author of the critically acclaimed bestsellers Talking to My Country and Australia Day, comes an extraordinary and powerful call to action. 'History is not weighted on the scales, it is felt in our bones. It is worn on...

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Heartbake by Charlotte Ree

Heartbake

Charlotte Ree

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Reminiscent of Michelle Zauner's Crying in H Mart and Dolly Alderton's Everything I Know About Love, Charlotte Ree's Heartbake is part memoir, part recipe book, and part joyous battle cry for those who find themselves lonely at any age, hungry for so much more...

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Extreme weight loss hypnosis for women by Zara Malcolm

Extreme weight loss hypnosis for women

Zara Malcolm

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GET YOUR HANDS ON THIS BOOK THAT WILL HELP YOU BURN FAT, OVERCOME EMOTIONAL EATING, AND LOOK YOUR BEST WITH GUIDED MEDITATION AND SELF-HYPNOSIS SPECIALLY-MADE FOR WOMEN! Are you ready to lose weight and feel amazing? Over 80% of women are unhappy with their...

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Personal score by Ellen van Neerven

Personal score

Ellen van Neerven

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Remarkable Mrs Reibey by Grantlee Kieza

Remarkable Mrs Reibey

Grantlee Kieza

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You, the story by Ruta Sepetys

You, the story

Ruta Sepetys

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"A deeply personal how-to book for aspiring writers, encouraging them to look inward and excavate their own memories in order to discover the authentic voices and compelling details that are waiting to be put on the page"--

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What lies beneath by Peter Faulding

What lies beneath

Peter Faulding

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Recovering bodies, finding discarded remains, identifying unmarked graves and saving people from locations and situations too dangerous for the normal emergency services are all in a day's work for Peter Faulding. In this gripping and remarkable memoir, Peter...

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Love by Carol Ann Duffy

Love

Carol Ann Duffy

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In Love, Carol Ann Duffy, one of the English language's best-loved living poets presents from her own archives, in chronological order, her favourites among her poems on the theme of love, drawing on work written over four decades, and she adds to her...

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The queen's wife by Joanne Drayton

The queen's wife

Joanne Drayton

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A memoir of a turbulent time -- and a chess game that broke all the rules. In 1989, two married women met by chance. They instantly hit it off, but little did they know that their new relationship would turn their lives upside-down. This is the true story of...

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Vegemite by Jamie Callister

Vegemite

Jamie Callister

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Published to coincide with Vegemite's 100th anniversary, the fascinating true story of the man who invented Australia's most enduring cultural icon, fully revised and updated. Vegemite shares the fascinating tale of Cyril Callister, the man who invented what...

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Soul survivor by P. P. Arnold

Soul survivor

P. P. Arnold

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Make love work by Nic Beets

Make love work

Nic Beets

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We all want to make the most of our relationship. We hope it will be the centre of joy and satisfaction in our life. Yet so often we end up hurt, frustrated or resentful. If you've wondered why your relationship has stalled or why you find intimate...

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The veg box by David (Vegetarian chef) Flynn

The veg box

David (Vegetarian chef) Flynn

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Thinking 101 by Woo-Kyoung Ahn

Thinking 101

Woo-Kyoung Ahn

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Everything and nothing by Heather (Actress) Mitchell

Everything and nothing

Heather (Actress) Mitchell

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A powerful, immersive and intimately candid memoir exploring the light and shade that co-exist in love, family and the arts, from celebrated stage and screen actor Heather Mitchell. Told with raw candour and spellbinding lyricism, Everything and Nothing draws...

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Face to the Sky by Michele J. Leggott

Face to the Sky

Michele J. Leggott

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The busy woman's guide to high energy happiness by Louise Thompson

The busy woman's guide to high energy happiness

Louise Thompson

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In this practical self-help book, New Zealand life coach Louise Thompson shares her secrets for achieving wellness, balance and fulfilment in this fast-paced world. A former corporate executive, Louise was once bedridden with extreme fatigue - but now she has...

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Mad men of the mountains by Big Al Lester

Mad men of the mountains

Big Al Lester

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"Once described as 'Barry Crump meets Fred Dagg', 'Big Al' Lester is the modern-day master of the hunting genre ... Al's seventh collection of yarns is another rollicking ride through New Zealand's wild outdoors, a countryside he so obviously loves. Armed with...

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Raupo essential Maori Dictionary by Ross Calman

Raupo essential Maori Dictionary

Ross Calman

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"he Raupo Essential Maori Dictionary is an invaluable introductory dictionary for students of te reo Maori.�It features: clear, easy-to-follow Maori-English and English-Maori sections, with the Maori and English alphabets at the top of each page, all the...

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A year of mindful living

A year of mindful living

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"Struggling to slow down and live in the moment? Feeling overwhelmed by?constant daily distractions? Seeking a better life balance? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you will find the exercises and reflections in A Year of Mindful Living will help...

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Stag doo by Big Al Lester

Stag doo

Big Al Lester

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Stag Doo by Al Lester, the master of the hunting genre, is full of rip-roaring yarns for those with a good keen sense of humour and a love for New Zealand's wild outdoors. Once described as 'Barry Crump meets Fred Dagg', 'Big Al' Lester is the modern-day...

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The Galveston diet easy guide by Nancy W. White

The Galveston diet easy guide

Nancy W. White

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Many women may experience frustrating weight gain as a result of hormonal changes that occur around menopause, as well as aging and lifestyle factors. This weight loss plan (Galveston diet) was created specifically to prevent and combat menopausal and...

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The fate of the land = Ko ngā ākinga a ngā rangatira  by Danny Keenan

The fate of the land = Ko ngā ākinga a ngā rangatira

Danny Keenan

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"In the second half of the nineteenth century, settlers poured into Aotearoa demanding land. Millions of acres were acquired by the government or directly by settlers; or confiscated after the Land Wars.By 1891, when the Liberal government came to power, Māori...

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Off the track by Big Al Lester

Off the track

Big Al Lester

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Mothers cry too by Sara Weeks

Mothers cry too

Sara Weeks

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"Offers guidance for new mothers, and their partners and families, on how to cope with the demands of a new baby and manage symptoms of depression, anxiety and other postnatal psychiatric conditions"--Back cover.

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Easy rider by Jon Bridges

Easy rider

Jon Bridges

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Shares by Martin Hawes

Shares

Martin Hawes

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202 Great Walks by Mark Pickering

202 Great Walks

Mark Pickering

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Motherhood, is it for me? by Denise L. Carlini

Motherhood, is it for me?

Denise L. Carlini

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The reel life by Sam Mossman

The reel life

Sam Mossman

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"Jump aboard as famed New Zealand fisherman Sam Mossman shares tales of adventure from his lifelong fishing OE." --Back cover.

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April loses it by April Ieremia

April loses it

April Ieremia

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The Raupō book of Māori proverbs by Aileen E. Brougham

The Raupō book of Māori proverbs

Aileen E. Brougham

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Proverbs (or whakatauki) express the wisdom, wit and commonsense of the Maori people. They are of great value and inspiration to writers, story-tellers and anyone speaking in a Maori setting. Several hundred proverbs are contained in The Raupo Book of Maori...

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Line of Fire by John Lockyer

Line of Fire

John Lockyer

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"The New Zealand Police Armed Offenders Squads are never far from the headlines.� Called out to the wost-case scenarios in which lives are in danger, their exploits make them a media magnet. But despite this, little is known about the people behind the masks....

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Beat till stiff by Peta Mathias

Beat till stiff

Peta Mathias

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Mark of the Lion by Kenneth L. (Kenneth Leslie) Sandford

Mark of the Lion

Kenneth L. (Kenneth Leslie) Sandfor...

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Lydia Ko by Michael Donaldson

Lydia Ko

Michael Donaldson

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"The secrets behind the golf world's most successful young star. Lydia Ko's ascendency to the top of the women's golf world has been stunning. The youngest woman to win a golf major - and then the youngest player of either sex to go on and win two - Lydia Ko...

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