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Emma is desperate to join Carly's Cartwheel Club. But is being in Carly's club as much fun as Emma thinks it will be? A clever exploration of the social bullying conducted by 'frenemies' that is so often experienced by primary school-aged girls.
'What if' are two small words that often cause feelings of uneasiness in little worriers, but... what if... they could lead to happiness and adventure? Here is a colourful, playful, and accessible adventure where 'what ifs' become springboards for imagination!
Featuring images by one of the world's leading wildlife photographers, The Science of Hope informs as it educates, describing the science behind our desire to connect with the animals that have become the mascots for conservation campaigns.
Whether you want to: reduce stress and anxiety; reduce your risk of disease; overcome addiction; unhook yourself from depression; manage your weight; perform better at work; be a better parent; or simply enjoy a good night's sleep ...mindfulness can help! Just a few minutes a day can change your life.
Most children would say that the ocean is blue, but when Bowen looks at it he sees white where the waves crash, deep black on the ocean floor, and green when there's a storm. Learn how Bowen goes from struggling to fit in with his peers to finding his place in the world.
Inspired by an extraordinary true story, Where the Heart Is explores the friendship between Dindim the Magellanic penguin and his rescuer, Joao.
This is the story of Robert Holding, a young English adventurer who was only 23 when he was shipwrecked with 19 others on the Auckland Islands in the sub-Antarctic Ocean in 1864. A year later he was rescued, along with only two of his shipmates. Wake of the Invercauld is a gripping story that will enthral anyone interested in true adventure at sea
Smile Cry's Piglet, Bunny and Cat return in a sensory adventure that encourages young readers to engage with the world around them. From watching 'squiggly rain' on a window to pointing out 'heavenly horses' in the clouds, See Hear invites us to open our eyes and ears to the everyday magic that surrounds us. Will delight anyone age 3 and upwards.
The WWI battlefields in the Middle East have long been overshadowed by those of Gallipoli and the Western Front. Yet the story of the mounted riflemen in Sinai and Palestine is a truly fascinating one. Using the soldiers' original letters and diaries, Kinloch vividly describes every battle and skirmish in the long campaign against the Turks.
In this action-packed picture book, our main character is convinced she's not in a book. The perfect introduction to storytelling, This is NOT a Book! is metafiction made fun!
A lavishly illustrated look at rodeo in Australia and New Zealand: the grit, the guts, the glamour ... and the glory!
Intensely personal, at times a little controversial, 'Beijing Tai Tai' is a rollercoaster ride of honesty and openness as a wife (tai tai) and mother juggles suburban family life in urban Beijing. Presented in a series of love/hate column-like snippets - it exposes expatriate life in a country on the brink of great change.
From as little as three minutes a day, you can learn how to feel calmer, happier, more focused and ready to achieve your goals ... whether that's nailing your exams, playing well in your netball match, improving your times in the pool or simply asking out the girl next door! And the good news is that it's not hard.
Upside-Down Fridays turn Hugo the monkey's routine into chaos and fill his tummy with butterflies. Find out how he learns to find the fun in change with this story about the power of helping others.
Pear of Hope is the story of a little girl with cancer and her tale of recovery. This is intertwined with the growth of a pear tree, which symbolises the enigmatic concept of hope.
This practical guide for job seekers over 50 makes use of proven strategies that the author has developed in over 20 years as a leading job search specialist. It encourages a pro-active, time-efficient, self-managed approach, guaranteed to enable job seekers to find and win the job they want.
Full of quirky images and insightful stories, A Button a Day is an exploration of the craftsmanship and peculiar history of buttons. From being regulated by law to revolutionized by emerging technologies, these seemingly simple objects have a complex story.
Croak is a celebration of frogs, one of the most varied and vibrant species on earth. Featuring gorgeous photographs of frogs in their natural habitats paired with quotes from famous frog-lovers such as Cameron Diaz and John Steinbeck, it is amusing, illuminating and informative.
Learn to enjoy, cherish, and even revel in the process of growing older with this collection of quotes on the joy and contentment of ageing. Why not age a little disgracefully?
Turning modern psychological research into constructive strategies, The Cancer Companion is a compassionate, jargon-free guide with a lasting and meaningful impact on the mental wellbeing of anyone whose life has been affected by cancer.
When Finn's family plants a tree, he worries it might be cold or lonely. A story of empathy, caring for the environment and overcoming fears.
How we travel has changed; why we travel has not. Travel is curiosity, openness, and connection. In this thought-provoking guide, wanderers, dreamers and nomads are challenged to enhance their understanding of the world by exploring it on their own terms. With practical advice on getting off the tourist trail, connecting with locals, and understanding a place by asking the right questions, readers are given the tools to overcome barriers and restrictions and bring the world together.
Everybody want to be happy. But do we really know what 'happiness' is and how it contributes to a fulfilling life? In order to live a truly fulfilling life, we need to strike a considered balance between Pleasure and Achievement. This simple principle, lies at the heart of this book and will assist you to enjoy a richer and more fulfilling life.
In Fishing Season, acclaimed author Philip Weigall deftly captures all that makes the wonderful sport of flyfishing a passion for so many. It is a reflective book, an engrossing read that captures the heart and soul of this pastime that is so full of challenges, victories, disappointments, frustrations but, most of all, quiet happiness.
A rich portfolio of feline characters step off the page, so vividly that you can feel their fur and hear their purr! Rich in entertaining anecdotes and asides, 'For the Love of a Cat' will enhance every cat owner's understanding of just how lucky they are to share their lives with this most fascinating of creatures.
Illuminating Wisdom brings wisdom and the art of calligraphy together in a beautiful celebration of some of the world's most inspiring philosophical, spiritual and literary quotes.
Chris Skellett reveals how you can harness the power of active personal reflection, using questions to capture your 'simple truths' about the world. Each chapter suggests ideas, gives examples and shows the importance of celebrating the 'aha' moments in our lives. At the end of the process, you will be able to pursue a life of renewed purpose.
This is Us is a collection of over 200 brief interviews with NewZealanders, spanning the length and breadth of the country; from Cape Reinga toStewart Island. It was written in response to the Christchurch terrorist attackbut is not about it; it is instead a representation of the New Zealand peoplein their own words. A celebration of the diverse, open, and inclusivecommunities that exist across New Zealand, This is Us inspires hope byshowing the kindness and spirit of everyday people.Each interview provides a snapshot of the subject's life, accompanied bya photographic portrait. The joy interviewees felt in telling their storiesshines from the page. Each of the interviewees has a unique story to tell, andto have them collected in one place creates an engaging and insightful readingexperience that will delight anyone interested in finding out more about Kiwi societyand culture.Carter spoke with characters from a variety of professions, age groupsand cultural backgrounds. From a New Zealander with a long line of Kiwiancestors, to a person with a MA ori name but Italian and Brazilian parents, thiscollection reflects the ethnic diversity and cultural riches of New Zealand. This is Us is a tribute to the Kiwispirit.
For more than 25 years Practical Beekeeping in New Zealand has been the bible for New Zealand beekeepers. The only comprehensive guide to keeping bees in New Zealand, it provides both amateur and professional beekeepers with details on honey bee management throughout the year, advice on handling hive products and information about many other beekeeping subjects. As well as being a guide to beekeepers, Practical Beekeeping in New Zealand appeals to those interested in apiculture and deciding whether to keep bees, and horticulturalists and farmers find it of particular interest for crop pollination. Given New Zealand's reputation in world beekeeping the book has also been keenly sought after by beekeepers overseas. Three editions of the book have been published since 1984. It has now been comprehensively updated to incorporate the latest information available, particularly on new approaches to beekeeping now the parasitic varroa mite has become established in New Zealand and changed the face of beekeeping forever.
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