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Whether you want to learn some loops or practise plaits, this guide reveals everything you need to know about knot tying. With clear instructions and step-by-step photographs, you can be sure that you will select the correct type of rope. From fishing to camping, sailing to mountaineering, this handy guide will show you which knot to use.

DoP - July 2008 Australia Third edition 854 pp Combines two books in one: a dictionary at the front and thesaurus at the back and is specifically compiled for school students. The dictionary section introduces students to the style in which most adult dictionaries are written, while the thesaurus is an ideal reference for students to improve their writing and communication skills.

In the age of Netflix and LOVEFiLM, even just browsing the seemingly infinite selection of movies on DVD can be overwhelming. With hundreds of new films on the market every year, how does one choose? Fortunately, America's most respected film critic can help. For more than four decades, Leonard Maltin's movie guides have helped millions of viewers make the best selection for any occasion. In addition to more than 17,000 capsule reviews and information including date of release, running time and MPAA rating, the 2011 edition also in... read more

The only reference you'll ever need - covering everything you might need to help 0-7s with their all-important first steps into the world of books. The title covers board books and novelty books, through to classic and contemporary picture books, chapter books and more challenging reads. We've got recommendations and features from top authors and experts in the field of children's books, including Children's Laureate Michael Rosen, Tony Bradman, Malachy Doyle and Wendy Cooling. As with the previous guides, there are special feature... read more

Use this book first to know what the duties of the best man are, e.g. Master of Ceremonies, Toastmaster, Chief Marshal, Safekeeper, Counsellor. Then, learn the insights needed to 'take command' of these duties - unobtrusively and appropriately. Also, Chris Akerman has provided 10 brand new, sizzling sample speeches.

A comprehensive pocketbook of NZ facts and statistics, taken from the country's last census.

This new edition of the best-selling Collins World Atlas brings the atlas into the new Collins mapping style established by the award-winning Collins New World Atlas. The newly created and restyled reference maps are beautifully presented, up-to-date, clear and accessible and retain the accuracy and authority which are characteristic of Collins products. The contents of the atlas have been carefully planned to provide excellent, balanced map coverage of the world and all the essential information required in a budget atlas for f... read more

Portable and durable, this new edition of the Colour Oxford English Dictionary is a good basic all-purpose dictionary, with particular emphasis on spelling, grammar, and usage. over 105,000 words, phrases, and definitionscolour headwords, inflections, derivatives, and phrases in colourin-text notes provide guidance on spelling, usage, and selected word originsgrammar boxes cover general grammar points and word buildingpronunciation given for words which may cause problems, using a simple respelling system which avoids symbols

The Essential information that you need to write and speak English today The 3,500 most common words are highlighted in red Over 36,000 examples show how words are used 'Menus' guide you to the meaning you need - fast! 24-page Language Study section helps you to improve your vocabulary and pronunciation More than 700 colour illustrations

English Zone is a multi-level course of study for secondary school International students for whom English is a second language. This series is built around careful development of the four language skills: listening, reading, speaking and writing, with resources taken from a variety of contexts: books, newspapers, instruction manuals, road signs or the emergency signs at a hospital. Since the students using English Zone are now living in New Zealand, they will benefit from a course that builds and reinforces their English within a ... read more

Magic Places presents parents and teachers with information about the nature of creativity, along with easy-to-follow suggestions for fostering the natural unfolding of each child's creativity. This popular book has been re written in 2007.

Fantasy is one of the most visible genres in popular culture - we see the creation of magical and imagined worlds and characters in every type of media, with very strong fan bases in tow. This latest guide in the successful Bloomsbury Must-Read series covers work from a wide range of authors: Tolkien, Philip Pullman, Terry Pratchett, Michael Moorcock, Rudyard Kipling and C.S Lewis to very contemporary writers such as Garth Nix and Steven Erikson. If you want to expand your range of reading or deepen your understanding of this genre... read more