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1. Domestic Goddess on a Budget: How to Save Money and Time and Still be Gorgeous
5.0 stars

By Wendyl Nissen

Writer, broadcaster, wife, mum and grandma Wendyl Nissen knows just how difficult it is to juggle family and career, while saving the planet and living within your means. Domestic Goddess on a Budget is a user-friendly guide for making money-saving changes in your life to become more natural, su...

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$19.99 $17.99
2. Knit a Dozen Plus Slippers

By Amy Polcyn

Quick to make, simple to construct, and fun to give, the soft slippers that crafters can make in this book come in an array of sizes and styles for both children and adults. Using only one skein of chunky weight yarn, most of the projects in this collection can be finished by intermediate-skilled kn...

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$11.99 $9.99
3. A Game of Thrones The Board Game - Second Edition
4.5 stars

Based on the best-selling novel series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin, A Game of Thrones: The Board Game Second Edition lets 3-6 players take control of the great houses of Westeros in an epic struggle to claim the Iron Throne. The updated second edition brings a host of enhancemen...

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$113.99 $99.99
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4. Which Native Tree?: New Ecology Edition
4.5 stars

By Andrew Crowe

This new re-written edition of the best-selling NZ classic Which Native Tree? now includes comprehensive ecological information on the tree and its environment. As well as the known uses of each tree, from food and medicine, to dyes, perfume, honey, bootlaces, fire-making and timber it also explains...

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$19.99 $18.99
5. A Pukeko in a Ponga Tree (Book + CD)
5.0 stars

By Kingi M. Ihaka

A wonderful new edition of this classic Kiwi take on the 12 Days of Christmas. Illustrations by New Zealand’s iconic Dick Frizzell. Features a sing-along CD, which will ensure this continues to be the Kiwi kids’ book for Christmas.

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$19.99 $13.99
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6. How to Raise the Perfect Dog: Through Puppyhood and Beyond

By Cesar Millan

From the bestselling author and star of National Geographic Channel's "Dog Whisperer," the only resource you'll need for raising a happy, healthy dog. For the millions of people every year who consider bringing a puppy into their lives-as well as those who have already brought a dog home-Cesar Milla...

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$19.99 $14.99
7. A Home Companion: My Year of Living Like My Grandmother
5.0 stars

By Wendyl Nissen

The tale of a year-long journey from straight-talking, hard-bitten journalist to green goddess - complete with fabulous recipes and experimental disasters - all told in a smart, funny and self deprecating fashion. Wendyl Nissen is well-known as a straight talking journalist whose career has seen ...

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$22.99 $15.99
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8. Managing Pests and Diseases: A Handbook for New Zealand Gardeners
5.0 stars

By Rob Lucas

Managing Pests and Diseases: A Handbook for New Zealand Gardeners is a completely revised edition of Rob Lucas's successful publication What's That Pest? It provides New Zealand's horticulturalists and gardeners with a simple, comprehensive, easily-used reference guide to pest identification and con...

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$36.99 $27.99
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9. Kiwiana Party Cakes: Fun Cakes for Fun Occasions
4.0 stars

By Rob Burns

Kiwis demand Kiwi party cakes - and Rob Burns's inspired and witty designs are Kiwi to the last delicious crumb, featuring easy-to-bake cakes. With scrumptious tips and treats and tantalising tricks of the trade, even the most basic cook will be able to create memorable cakes for memorable occasions...

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10. Finish This Book
Finish This Book Paperback

By Keri Smith

Dear Reader, One dark and stormy night, I found some strange scattered pages abandoned in a park...I collected and assembled them, trying to solve the mystery of this unexpected discovery, and I am now passing the task on to you. Your mission is to become the new author of this work. You will contin...

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$19.99 $16.99
11. The Tui NZ Flower Garden: The Complete Guide to Growing Flowers in New Zealand
5.0 stars

By Rachel Vogan

As well as an A-Z section on NZ flowers covering plant care and maintenance, the book will include sections on: choosing the right flowers for the right place; annuals, bulbs, perennials, roses, climbers, natives and wild flowers; edible flowers, flowers for fragrance, flowers for children; ...

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$44.99 $29.99
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12. The Ultimate Book of Baby Knits
5.0 stars

By Debbie Bliss

Having brought up two children of her own, Debbie is all too aware of the practical aspects of designing for babies and children. The Ultimate Book of Baby Knits is a charming collection of practical, yet beautiful, hand-knit garments, toys and other nursery essentials that will delight every new pa...

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$39.99 $34.99
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13. Making Artisan Cheese: 50 Fine Cheeses That You Can Make in Your Own Kitchen
3.0 stars

By Tim Smith

Cheese making is an art and an absorbing pastime. Geared to the hobbyist, this book will turn anyone into a cheese artist. Most of the equipment you need is already in your kitchen, and with investing more patience than cash, your cheeses will far surpass their commercial counterparts in flavor and ...

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$16.99 $13.99
14. The Girl Mechanic: Classic Crafts, Games and Toys to Build

Classic girl power is finally here! Females of all ages will celebrate the first just-for-girls entry in the Popular Mechanics classic activity series. Like its predecessors, "The Girl Mechanic" presents time-tested projects that build skills, enhance creativity and provide hours of pleasu...

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$19.99 $15.99
15. Girls Style Book: Japanese Craft

By Yoshiko Tsukiori

Japanese craft books are loved the world over for their beautiful and practical design, unique aesthetic, and their clear, meticulous and educational instruction. Translated into English for the first time, Girls Style Book contains 24 projects for gorgeous dresses, blouses, outfits and accessories ...

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$29.99 $24.99
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16. Guest Book
Guest Book Hardback

Every host wishes to leave a good, lasting impression on their guests, and with the Guest Book you can find out exactly what they thought!

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$15.99 $11.99
17. The Telegraph All New Cryptic Crosswords: 2

By "Daily Telegraph"

With 80 years of publishing cryptic crosswords, the Telegraph's daily puzzle has frustrated millions as they get their daily crossword fix. Now you can hone your cryptic crossword skills with this great collection. The perfect book for whiling away a spare half hour at home, frustrating yourself on ...

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$16.99 $13.99
18. Alphapuzzles: A New Compilation of the Daily Express' Popular Word Puzzles: v. 3

By "Daily Express"

Bringing together the best of the most popular puzzles, including crosswords, word searches and code-breakers, this new volume of Alphapuzzles from the Daily Express is here to test beginners and advanced alike, stretching your grey matter to its very limit. Starting with only a numbered grid and tw...

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$15.99 $13.99
19. The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook

By Nora Abousteit

"The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook" is the most comprehensive, hip and creative guide to learning to sew clothes with style. With more than 430,000 members around the world, BurdaStyle is the largest online community of sewing enthusiasts, fashion designers and DIYers. In their first book, BurdaStyle c...

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$59.99 $38.99
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20. Primate Enrichment Diary

By Sheryl L Sherman

OVER THE YEARS I HAVE SAVED FAVORITE ENRICHMENT TECHNIQUES AND RECIPES THAT HAVE BEEN SHARED THROUGHOUT THE PRIMATE COMMUNITY. THIS IS BY NO MEANS A COMPLETE COLLECTION. IT IS ONLY A PORTION OF MY MONKEYS' FAVORITES PUT TOGETHER IN A "COOKBOOK" FASHION TO KEEP ON HAND AND READILY ACCESSIBLE TO IMPLE...

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$26.99 $20.99
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21. Essential Baby: 20 Handknits to Take Your Baby from First Days to First Steps

By Debbie Bliss

A complete knitwear collection for every new baby, this guide includes 20 must-have designs for babies ranging in age from zero to 18 months. Divided into three main sections--Coming Home, On the Go, and Downtime--the author has carefully considered the needs of any new parent and devised an assortm...

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$33.99 $27.99
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22. The Complete Guide to Landlording in New Zealand
5.0 stars

By Brian Kerr

Whether you're a new landlord or have years of experience, this book will give you confidence in being a landlord in New Zealand and save you time and money. It shows you how to: prepare your property for renting select good tenants; manage those tenants well; carry out property inspections; deal w...

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$36.99 $30.99
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23. The Big, Big, Big Book of Brainteasers

By Serhiy Grabarchuk

Here's the next big thing in puzzles! This spectacular collection offers visual puzzles of every type, shape and size, all in lavish colour. Solvers can wrap their minds around cube puzzles, construction problems, puzzles with patterns, mazes, paper clip teasers and more. These brilliant brainteaser...

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$22.99 $19.99
24. Fix-It and Enjoy-It! Potluck Heaven: 543 Stove-Top and Oven Dishes That Everyone Loves

By Phyllis Pellman Good

Imagine yourself at the worlds grandest potluck meal! Where to start? What to try first? That is the feast youll experience when you open Fix-It and Enjoy-It Potluck Heaven. More than 600 recipes for stove-top and oven cooking, gathered from home cooks, fill these pages.

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$23.99 $19.99
25. Organic Vegetable Gardening

By Xanthe White

Vegetable gardening is big again. Here's a book that takes readers by the hand and shows them how to go from backyard bombsite to organic Garden of Eden in one year. Author Xanthe White, New Zealand landscape-design star, documents a year in the garden she built from scratch in a rundown inner-city ...

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$41.99 $36.99
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26. Terrific Tees: I Can't Believe It's A T-Shirt Quilt!

By Roberta De Luz

Suits you to a tee! * Tees for two (or more)--these quilts make great gifts and fundraisers * Four projects, twelve variations, infinite possibilities T-shirt quilts are the hottest thing in quilting! Everyone wants to capture cherished memories and show off favorite moments. The projects in Terrifi...

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$20.99 $16.99
27. Revised Patchwork Minus the Mathwork

By Jeanne Stauffer

This is the updated material and charts for precuts are added. "Patchwork Minus Mathwork" is a collection of over 70 charts that will help you plan a quilt and figure yardages without doing the math. An additional 40+ illustrations are included to make your life easier. A special How to Use This Boo...

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$10.99 $8.99
28. Granny Squares: Over 25 Creative Ways to Crochet the Classic Pattern

By Stephanie Gohr

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$24.99 $19.99
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29. The Truffle Book
The Truffle Book Paperback

By Gareth Renowden

The Truffle Book is the first book in English to cover all the truffles of the world in an entertaining and non-technical manner. Written by an established author who is a truffle enthusiast and truffle grower, it covers the history of truffle consumption from their use in Greece and Rome to their p...

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$32.99 $27.99
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30. Enchanting Art Dolls and Soft Sculptures: Sculpting Crazy Quilting Embellishing Embroidery

By Marina Druker

Discover the joy of making one-of-a-kind art dolls. Renowned dollmaker Marina Druker teaches you how to build wire armatures, work with air-dry clays, and build charming fabric sculptures. Eight unique projects include a beautiful mermaid, a fantasy fish, an elegant princess, and a sweet teddy bear....

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$32.99 $26.99
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31. First Aid for Birds

By Julie Rach

At last, a book for pet owners that focuses on administering first aid to birds. You'll not only learn step-by-step information on emergency situations bird owners might encounter, you'll also learn how to quickly save your bird's life by taking action, and how to prevent emergencies by feeding you...

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$14.99 $12.99
32. Bridgman's Complete Guide to Drawing from Life

By George B Bridgman

The timeless classic on drawing human figures is back! Following impressive runs by Sterling's previous editions comes a new, redesigned version of George W. Bridgman's landmark work. It combines six well-known books by the celebrated artist and lecturer, who taught figure and anatomy drawing for ma...

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$43.99 $28.99
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33. Pop Knitting: Bold Motifs Using Color & Stitch

By Britt-Marie Christoffersson

Celebrated author Britt-Marie Christoffersson has studied color and texture in knitting for more than 25 years. Pop Knitting showcases her intensive work, demonstrating how the essential elements can be combined in seemingly endless ways to create striking, graphic knitted fabrics. Using a variety o...

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$37.99 $31.99
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34. One Magic Square: Grow Your Own Food On One Square Metre: New Zealand Edition
4.0 stars

By Lolo Houbein

This inspiring book has caused a big buzz overseas. Its secret of success: anyone can start growing their own food in a matter of minutes. There are no fancy photos, no complicated instructions … just down-to-earth , easy-to-follow ideas for square-metre plots. The author, Lolo Houbein, ha...

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$38.99 $25.99
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35. First Knits: Simple Projects for Knitters

By Luise Roberts

If only all beginner's knitting books were as simple to use as this! Organised into three broad chapters, starting with patterns that involve knit only, moving onto knit and purl patterns and culminating in simple colour knitting, this complete resource will guide you each step of the way. Integrate...

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$15.99 $13.99
36. Chicken
Chicken Paperback

By Annie Potts

No creature has been subject to such extremes of reverence and exploitation as the chicken. Hens have been venerated as cosmic creators and roosters as solar divinities. Many cultures have found the mysteries of birth, healing, death and resurrection encapsulated in the hen's egg. Yet today, most of...

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$34.99 $20.99
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37. Knitted Fairies: To Cherish and Charm

By Fiona McDonald

With imagination and flair, Fiona McDonald shows you how to knit ten fantastical fairies in two different sizes, all with their own character and style. They include a scary gothic fairy, an enigmatic moon fairy, a cool ice fairy and even Oberon, the king of the fairies himself. Using a basic body p...

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$22.99 $17.99
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38. Black Crusade RPG: The Tome of Fate

By Fantasy Flight Games

A mind-shattering supplement for Black Crusade, The Tome of Fate presents invaluable information on Tzeentch, his dark servants both daemonic and mortal, and how his influence is felt across the Screaming Vortex. All this and more lies within The Tome of Fate, including a dangerous new adventure on ...

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$46.99 $38.99
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39. Sew the Contemporary Wardrobe for 18-inch Dolls: Complete Instructions and Full-size Patterns for 35 Clothing and Accessory Items

By Joan Hinds

Expert sewer of clothing for 18-inch dolls, Joan Hinds, is at it again, this time with fun, hip, trendy, and fashionable clothes for some of today's most popular dolls! This great new book provides 35 patterns for clothing and accessory items that can be mixed and matched to create an infinite numbe...

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$28.99 $19.99
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40. Excel-Erated Learning

By Pamela Reid

This book is the secret for increasing the speed and efficiency of dog training. With the freedom of understanding "how your dog learns" comes the ability of making the process easy, efficient, and enjoyable for your dog. You'll be in a position to excel-erate your dog's learning! At long last we ha...

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$20.99 $16.99
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