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Lover's Path by Kris Waldherr

$12.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books

A fictional love story, The Lover's Path is inspired by the true love story of one of Venice's most famous courtesans Tullia d'Aragona. Set in Venice in the 1500s, this feminist epic is narrated by Filamena Ziani, a renowned singer and composer, a woman of independent means, and the younger sister of th e most famous courtesan of her times. In recounting the tale of a forbidden love affair of her youth, Filamena brings to life the romance and rich sensuality of a remarkable era in Venetian history. Each chapter of her tale begins with a classic love story, an allegorical device common to 16th-century literature, which the author has illustrated. The book also contains "actual" letters exchanged between Filamena and her lover, a sampling of tarot cards (Filamena has her cards read in the story), and a map. ...Show more

I Love You by Edward Monkton

$16.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books

Bestselling artist Edward Monkton's profound and funny musings on LOVE and RELATIONSHIPS are both funny and profound, making this collection the perfect gift for lovers everywhere. You are a Chocolate Button of LOVELINESS on the great Caramel Pudding of LIFE Following the phenomenal success of such styl ish and original books as The Lady and the Chocolate, The Pig of Happiness, The Shoes of Salvation, Love and The Penguin of Death, Edward Monkton now assembles his funny, sometimes surreal and suprisingly philisophical drawings and thoughts on love. Edward Monkton's surprisingly philosophical take on all aspects of love, life and happiness have made Monkton's drawings cherished collectors' items and a mark of good taste year in, year out. ...Show more

The Art Lovers Quotation Book

$30.00 NZD

Category: Gift Books

What is art? Art is beauty; art is love; art is anything you want it to be. In short, art is creativity in tangible form, something to appreciate and experience. The best kind of art evokes emotions, asks questions, all while speaking to a deeper truth. This book is for anyone who believes that art is a fundamental way of life. Full of great quotes about enduring works of art, from creating it to consuming it and everything in between, The Art Lovers Quotation Book is the perfect gift for the artist in all of us. ...Show more

It's Great to Create : 101 Fun Creative Exercises for Everyone by Jon Burgerman

$29.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books

Draw, doodle, make, and have fun! There are no mistakes in this wild and wonderful world from doodle artist and illustrator Jon Burgerman. Packed with prompts for 101 unexpected art projects, It's Great to Create offers artists of all ages loads of fun ways to get inspired and kick-start the creative pr ocess. From drawing with your eyes closed or doodling on your clothes to putting faces on your condiments or finding colors that rhyme, every page offers a new opportunity to embrace creativity and make something awesome. This unique volume--featuring a punch-out on the cover for creative play--invites readers to lower their artistic inhibitions and offers a glimpse into the mind of a truly original artist. ...Show more

Teach Yourself Cycling: The classic guide to life on two wheels by Reg Shaw

$24.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books

'At one end of the scale, cycling is a real he-man's sport; at the other it is the ideal recreation for the elderly philosopher who loves to potter around the country lanes.'First published in 1953, Teach Yourself Cycling is a beautiful, lovingly reproduced window into a distant age, where understanding the good manners of the road and enjoying the innocence of the family picnic dominated life on two wheels.Yet few vehicles have changed as little as the bicycle in the 65 years since this book first published. For all that they have become immeasurably lighter and better adapted to a range of terrains, the basic mechanics remain the same - and a deeply recognisable spirit of joy runs through this book, even though the author, Reginald Shaw, feels he needs to reassure his readers that cycling can be "a pleasurable activity as well as a mode of transport".This book is perfect for fans of cycling interested in how the art and practice of riding a bike has changed. From a stout defence of 'the good manners of the road' to a surge of enthusiasm when mapping out the itinerary of a good cycling holiday, this book is warm, interesting and enlightening.Since 1938, millions of people have learned to do the things they love with Teach Yourself. Welcome to the how-to guides that changed the modern world. ...Show more

The Mysterium: Unexplained and extraordinary stories for a post-Nessie generation by Jo Keeling

$37.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books

In THE MYSTERIUM David Bramwell and Jo Keeling (authors of THE ODDITORIUM), present a user guide to the strange and unexplained corners of modern life. THE MYSTERIUM catalogues a host of bizarre, funny and intriguing stories for a post-Nessie generation still fascinated by the unknowable. Drawing on con temporary folklore, unsolved mysteries, and unsettling phenomena from the dark corners of the internet, this book celebrates the joy of asking questions and the thrill of finding answers which stop you dead in your tracks.Featuring a group of men who scared themselves to death, Space's version of the Bermuda Triangle, a cat who can sniff out the dying and the tale of Slender Man, the monster who stepped out of Photoshop and into our nightmares, this fascinating book is a catalogue of the extraordinary, the strange, the mysterious and the downright creepy. ...Show more

The Little Book of Hugs

$17.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books

This inspirational and uplifting collection of quotes and stories is a celebration of hugs in all their guises. A hug is one of the most basic ways two (or more) human beings touch. There is power in a hug. A hug can break down barriers that sometimes words cannot do. At times, it can speak more than an y words can say. We bond with a hug. We find comfort with a hug. We greet and separate from each other with a hug. We establish human contact and interaction with a hug. The beauty of a hug is in its simplicity. The gesture towards another human being, known or unknown, is easy. It costs nothing but is a simple act of caring and kindness. The Little Book of Hugs looks at all aspects of hugging, from stress-reducing health benefits to hugging etiquette, different hugs for different occasions, hugging quotes and anecdotes, and information about the hugging "community". This beautifully illustrated book has been created as a gift that is a joy to give as well as receive and will enrich the life of whoever reads it. ...Show more

The Little Book of Chakras: Balance Your Subtle Energy for Health, Vitality, and Harmony by Patricia Mercier

$17.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books | Series: MBS Little Book Of... Ser.

The chakras are vibrant, colored energy wheels or centers of spiritual power, located within the subtle body, through which our life energy flows. This beautifully illustrated little book will help you to awaken your chakras to improve your physical health, balance energies and resolve physical, emotion al and spiritual issues. With detailed descriptions of the chakras and their associations and easy-to follow exercises and activities, you will learn how to work with each of these powerful centers of energy to enhance all aspects of your life. ...Show more

Subtext: 24 Literary Postcards

$30.00 NZD

Category: Gift Books

From the creators of the popular Bibliophilia Postcard Box, this clever book of postcards features 12 famous quotes from literature graphically arranged to reveal the hidden -modern- meaning behind the classic text: when Elizabeth Bennett is spurning Mr. Darcy in Pride and Prejudice, artfully placed typ e and spot glossed color reveals that she's really telling him -hell no!- When Romeo admonishes the cruelty of the world in Romeo and Juliet, he's really saying -OMG!- Each type-driven design breathes new life into classic literature, sure to delight book lovers of all stripes. The 24 cards, (12 designs repeating twice each) are bound into a miniature -book- package to complete the liteary conceit. ...Show more

Amazing Dads : Love and Lessons from the Animal Kingdom

$23.00 NZD

Category: Gift Books

This fun, lighthearted book is a great way to show Dad how much he means to you. Page after page of stunning animal photographs and heartwarming stories of fatherhood in the animal kingdom make this an affordable gift and loving gesture for every dad. Timed perfectly for Father's Day, this package is th e best way to share words of gratitude and appreciation and express your love for the dad, grandpa, uncle, or stepfather in your life. ...Show more

Jane Austen's Tips for Success

$24.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books

Jane Austen's Tips for Success is a gift book sure to delight Austen fans. Most of us are like Elizabeth Bennett, Elinor Dashwood, Anne Elliot and Emma. We want true love, a comfortable life and to be happy. Although Jane Austen's novels are set in the drawing rooms of Regency England, their universal t hemes of happiness, friendship, marriage, love and money are timeless. It's no wonder Jane Austen's keen observations about people and human nature continue to enthral us. With her concise language and reassuring voice, she has something to offer everyone who wants to live a successful and fulfilled life. The book contains wonderful quotes about life taken straight from Austen's novels. Enjoy the wit and wisdom of Jane Austen - be advised, warned & charmed. ...Show more

Sparkle Irish Blessings

$14.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books | Series: Sparklies