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Hand-lettered in the same style as the Edward Monkton cards by the Really Good company, the tales are wonderfully packaged with the utmost style and attention to detail to make these hugely desirable objects and perfect gifts for special occasions. These creations prove there is a universal and enduring audience for stories that inspire and touch hearts. Their philosophy is to heal, unite, amuse and delight in equal measures.

Dogs hold a special place in the hearts of New Zealanders. We enjoy their company, admire their hard work on the farm, or guiding and protecting us, and we even have 'Dog' as one of our national icons. Here is a gift book especially for New Zealand dog lovers, bringing together a heart-warming collection of New Zealand dogs, from past to the present. There are famous dogs, working dogs, police dogs, and show dogs and odd dogs complete the selection. Flick through the pages to see the dog run and fetch the ball! The story of our can... read more

You’ve got your whole life ahead of you. The road may be bumpy but at the end of the day you’ll see the light, and you might just find yourself on top of the world! Keep your head above the clouds … and you’ll have the world on a string. Sequel to Butterflies In My Stomach

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Most New Zealanders live by, or at least nearby, the coast, and beach holidays are ingrained in the national culture. Everyone has their own treasured family memories of times spent by the sea, from dropping sandwiches in the sand, getting swamped by rogue waves, dozing off under a brilliant azure sky, to surfing, mooring up in a peaceful sound, or lazing on a city beach in the lunch hour. This collection distils such moments into the essence of the Kiwi beach lifestyle. Accompanying each image is a beach-related excerpt from New Z... read more

We all make mistakes - grown-ups and children alike. But little kids sometimes have trouble dealing with their mistakes, whether it's a piece of artwork they've torn by accident, or juice they've spilled on their favorite drawing. In this book, every page begins with a 'mistake' that ultimately unravels, lifts out, or pulls up to become a surprising work of beauty. Kids see firsthand as they go through the book that any smudge, smear or stain can lead to something absolutely marvelous - with a little imagination. Inspiring and inve... read more

A magical short novel from the author of All My Friends are Superheroes. A robber charges into a bank with a loaded gun, but instead of taking any money he steals an item of sentimental value from each person. Once he has made his escape, strange things start to happen to the victims. A tattoo comes to life, a husband turns into a snowman, a baby starts to shit money. And Stacey Hinterland discovers that she's shrinking, a little every day, and there is seemingly nothing that she or her husband can do to reverse the process. Can... read more

A sister is for life: your best friend, or your worst enemy. She is the yardstick by which you measure how well you're doing and the keeper of your family secrets. She may be the first person you rush to when something wonderful happens or the one whose shoulder you cry on. She's the one you're compared to and the one to compete with. In this entertaining collection there are sisters ranging from the loving Brontes to the scrapping Mitfords (who could never remember who was in and who was out of favour), to the Pankhursts (who foug... read more

The next book in the adorable, hilarious, and high-profile Furry Logic series features a new menagerie of sweet and sassy animals who have a lot to say-roar, tweet, purr-about love and relationships. No one understands the ins and outs of relationships better than the frisky critters ofFurry Logic Love. The inspirational tongue-incheek advice from series creator Jane Seabrook and her plucky animal characters will tickle the fancy and the funnybone of anyone whorsquo;s ever fallen in-or out-of love. So join sea lions, otters, and ca... read more

The Art of Mindful Gardening explores the activity of gardening as an exercise for both body and mind. Ark Redwood, head gardener at one of Britain's most sacred gardens, guides the reader through the changing seasons. Drawing on years of gardening experience and Zen Buddhist practice, he acts as an expert to the secret places of the garden that can be discovered through mindful practice and spiritual contemplation. He demonstrates that mindfulness can bring an extra layer of consciousness to happenings we already consider magical:... read more

The Art of Mindful Walking uses the concepts of mindfulness to explore the activity of walking as an exercise for both body and mind. As an Anglican priest and former Priest-in-Ordinary to the Queen, a lecturer in Buddhism, and a devoted walker, Adam Ford is an inspiring guide with a refreshingly eclectic viewpoint. Contemplating the concept of purposeful walking, he applies the notion of mindfulness to walks ranging from a simple journey to work to a personal odyssey in the Australian outback. This book celebrates and enhances tho... read more

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Think of "Wreck This Journal" as the anarchist's Artist's Way - the book for those who've always wanted to draw outside the lines but were afraid to do it. For anyone who's ever wished to, but had trouble starting, keeping, or finishing a journal or sketchbook comes "Wreck This Journal", an illustrated book featuring a subversive collection of suggestions, asking readers to muster up their best mistake - and mess-making abilities to fill the pages of the book (and destroy them). Through a series of creatively and quirkily illustrat... read more

The Little Book of Broken Hearts is the perfect pick me up, for anyone suffering from being abandonded by someone they needed or loved.

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This is the latest in this successful, nostalgic series. It is a great gift idea in a durable, flexibound format. It targets the fairer sex with a range of fun and practical projects, including campfire crafts such as a nut bowl and flower basket made from logs. Nostalgic pleasure for today's girls! From very practical to just-for-fun, "The Girl Mechanic Goes Outdoors" offers a playful selection of the magazine's most creative projects and tips. Like previous books in the series, some projects can be done by a child, while, others ... read more

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"Keep Calm and Carry On" was a WWII government poster discovered in a dusty box nine years ago. Though it never saw the light of day in 1939 (it was only supposed to go up if Britain was invaded), it has suddenly struck a chord in our current difficult times, now we are in need of a stiff upper lip and optimistic energy once again. Gordon Brown has one up in 10 Downing Street and James May wears a Keep Calm T-shirt on the telly - it is suddenly everywhere. The book is packed full similarly motivational and cheering quotes, proverbs... read more