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Battle of Britain - The Pilots and Planes That Made History by Simon Pearson; Ed Gorman
$37.99 NZD
Category: Military History | Reading Level: near fine
In Battle of Britain: The Pilots and the Planes That Made History, Ed Gorman and Simon Pearson paint a vivid picture of the men and their machines as the battle for air superiority over Britain is played out across the skies of Europe, from western Ireland to the German capital. They tell remarkable sto ...Show more
Bedtime Stories for Grown-Ups by Ben Holden (ed.)
$39.99 NZD
Category: Fiction | Reading Level: very good
There are few more precious routines than that of the bedtime story. So why do we discard this invaluable ritual as grown-ups to the detriment of our well-being and good health? In this groundbreaking anthology, Ben Holden, editor of the bestselling Poems That Make Grown Men Cry, challenges how we think ...Show more
Bewitched and Bedevilled: Women Write the Gillard Years by Samantha (ed) Trenoweth
$29.99 NZD
Category: Biographies & Memoirs
Bewitched and Bedevilled looks at the reasons Julia Gillard, our first female Prime Minister, was so vehemently attacked, the varied reactions to being a female prime minister, her unfortunate position at the receiving end of a barrage of sexism and misogyny and how much this played a part in her politi ...Show more
Blue Collar, White Collar, No Collar: Stories of Work by Richard Ford (ed.)
$28.99 NZD
Category: Fiction
This vital collection of stories about work will be a lasting chronicle of how Americans are employed, how they find work and leave it, refuse it or scorn it, how it defines, fascinates, frustrates and ennobles us. Richard Ford's anthology is not only compelling, but extremely timely. During this ha ...Show more
Bookie Gambler Fixer Spy: A Journey to the Heart of Cricket's Underworld by Ed Hawkins
$36.99 NZD
Category: Sport
A startling and powerful journey to the very core of India's illegal bookmaking industry that exposes the scale of corruption and the match-fixing that now runs rife throughout world cricket. For several years Ed Hawkins made friends with India's illegal bookmakers - men who boast turnover of hundreds o ...Show more
By the Seat of my Pants 3e by Don George (ed)
$26.99 NZD
Category: Travel | Series: Lonely Planet Travel Literature
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Humorous tales of travel and misadventure. Lonely Planet knows that some of life's funniest experiences happen on the road. Whether they take the form of unexpected detours, unintended adventures, unidentifiable dinners or unforgettable encounter ...Show more
Catch Your Breath by Ed Patrick
$27.99 NZD
Category: Biographies & Memoirs
'You have to read this book.' - Tim Harford' It's funny, touching and gobsmacking in equal measure. At its heart is a breathtaking account of life on the COVID frontline.' - Jay Rayner 'Ed's journey is funny, sad, harrowing, hilarious... I STRONGLY URGE YOU TOREAD THIS.' - Colin Mochrie A gut p ...Show more
Chambers Crossword Dictionary by CHAMBERS (ED)
$60.00 NZD
Category: Dictionaries, Language & Reference
The bestselling "Chambers Crossword Dictionary" is the essential reference for crossword lovers everywhere. This brand new edition, compiled from Chambers' highly acclaimed and vast crossword resources, has been fully updated with thousands of new solutions to be even more useful to crossword fans. New ...Show more
Classic Cat Stories by Becky Brown (ed.)
$24.99 NZD
Category: Fiction | Series: The Collector's Library
Cats, be they much loved pets or inscrutable creatures, lend themselves to stories and literary invention. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning pocket size classics. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is edited by Becky Brown.C ...Show more
Classic Dog Stories by HALLEY, ED. NED
$24.99 NZD
Category: Fiction | Series: Macmillan Collector's Library
From the grit of a frontier man's dog, from pampered lapdog to wayward mongrel, from faithful guard dog to strong willed pet they're all here in Classic Dog Stories - the perfect gift for dog lovers everywhere.Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning pocket size classics. These be ...Show more
Commando : Rogue Raiders by Calum Laird (ed)
$44.99 NZD
Category: Fiction
To celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Commando comic, which was first launched in 1961, the latest in this bestselling series of anthologies presents the ten greatest-ever commando raids stories. Raiding is what Second World War commandos were trained for, and these thrilling comic-strip yarns show t ...Show more
Daddy's Christmas Farty Shorts & the Unsilent Night! (HB) by Ed Kavalee, Arnold Kavalee
$22.99 NZD
Category: Children
Warning! Some readers may find this true story about Daddy and his farty shorts extremely distressing. It involves Christmas snacks ... more exploding shorts ... and Santa with a sock on his nose! Prepare yourself for the whole awful story of one very unsilent night!