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The Blue Day Book by Bradley Trevor Greive

$25.00 NZD

Category: Gift Books

A completely fresh and utterly charming reimagining of the modern classic Blue Day Book. Twenty years after its first printing, Bradley Trevor Greive's New York Times bestseller The Blue Day Book has become a modern classic that brings smiles to readers around the world. And because we all still have ba d days now and then, the time is right for a commemorative twentieth anniversary edition, featuring revised text, a new foreword, and exquisite illustrations by celebrated French-American artist, Claire Keane. With an adorable new hero, Elephant, whom we join on a deeply emotional life-journey that is familiar to us all, Keane's wonderful images and BTG's witty and inspirational text are designed to lift the spirits of anyone who's got the blues. No one can read this this book without smiling: it's guaranteed. We all have our bad days - they are an intrinsic part of being human. The solution is to see each incident in perspective, recognize that our feelings of failure and loss are neither unique nor enduring, acknowledge the absurdities of our existence, and glory in the potential we all have. In fewer than one hundred sentences The Blue Day Book conveys this message with great compassion and humour, taking us through the complete evolution of a blue day - what it feels like, what causes it, how to get over it. The Blue Day Book has sold more than 2 million copies in Australia alone, and over 13 million in 115 countries worldwide. ...Show more

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

All That Glisters... And Other Quotations You Should Know by Caroline Taggart

$22.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books

Quotations - or snippets from them - are commonly used in everyday speech, most often without the speaker knowing where they came from. From words of comfort to advice for the lovelorn, you can bet that someone, somewhere has come up with phraseology that perfectly sums up whatever situation you find yo urself in - and put it more succinctly than you could ever dream of. In All That Glisters ... Caroline Taggart presents some of the pithiest, wisest and most fascinating quotations we should all know, detailing where the quotation has come from and why it may be useful when searching for an elegant or informed line to illustrate a point, spice up conversation or impress one's friends. Part of the pleasure of this book is to reveal the provenance of the well-worn quote (or misquote) - my cup runneth over, ay, there's the rub, to err is human, the spice of life - but also to introduce some less familiar ones. Most of the quotations included are from classic sources - from the Bible, the works of Shakespeare, other poets, classical authors, Dickens (God bless us everyone, waiting for something to turn up, very humble), Charlotte Bronte (Reader, I married him) and George Bernard Shaw (who didn't actually say Youth is wasted on the young, but may have said something like it. Somewhere. No one seems to know for sure). This entertaining and informed - but not too serious - take on the wit and wisdom of the last 2000 years is ideal for modern readers who like their knowledge in tweet-sized chunks. ...Show more

The Book of Bitch by Ailie Banks

$18.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books

THE BOOK OF BITCH is an unapologetic, illustrated A to Z guide for those reclaiming and celebrating their inner bitch.

Joy! - Photographs of Life's Happiest Moments by Bruce Velick; Robert Emmons (Introductions and notes by)

$29.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books

Joy This universal human emotion soothes the soul and lifts the spirit, even in troubled times. From a child's laughter to a grandmother's smile, each photograph in this handy hardcover book captures a moment of pure, unadulterated happiness. Precious instants, perfect for sharing with a new parent, a g raduate, a loved one, or a friend in need of a pick-me-up, are gathered here. Because, after all, smiles are contagious ...Show more

A Little Book About Me & My Mum by Jedda Robaard

$19.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books

This is a book to fill in and share with your mum. Write, draw and store your favourite memories of you and your mum in this beautiful picture book. It is a celebration of the special relationship between mothers and children.

Book Love by Debbie Tung

$27.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books

Bookworms rejoice These charming comics capture exactly what it feels like to be head-over-heels for hardcovers. Book Love is a gift book of comics tailor-made for tea-sipping, spine-sniffing, book-hoarding bibliophiles. Debbie Tung's comics are humorous and instantly recognizable--making readers laugh while precisely conveying the thoughts and habits of book nerds. Book Love is the ideal gift to let a book lover know they're understood and appreciated. ...Show more

The Little Instruction Book for Dogs

$22.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books

A fully illustrated 'instruction manual' for your pet - tongue-in-cheek captions paired with witty, hilarious full-color illustrations by Danny Cameron. Slippers are meant to be chewed. Don't feel bad about it - it seems to really excite the humans. Carrying sticks ten times the size of your own bo dy is admirable, if not practical. For the mutt about town, this indispensable paw-book provides sage advice and pearls of doggy wisdom that will make sure your life is always full of food, joy and funny smells - from effective techniques for getting more treats to life lessons on hosepipes, squirrels, drinking from the toilet bowl and more. ...Show more

Be More Sloth - Get the Hang of Living Life in the Slow Lane by Alison Davies; Carolina Buzio (Illustrator)

$17.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books | Series: Be More Ser.

They can slow their heart rate down to such a pace that it is possible for them to hold their breath underwater for around 40 minutes. The female sloth will scream full pelt to alert any likely lad in the vicinity that she's ready and available for love. Embrace your inner sloth with this li ght-hearted self-help book. From being still and enjoying the moment, to digging your claws in when life gets tough, this book will show you how to go after your goals and get the most out of living life in the slow lane.   Sloths' ability to seize the day makes them excellent examples of how to make the most of every moment; whether it's climbing higher to get a fresh perspective, or a graceful swim in a nearby lagoon, sloths have it sorted. Relaxed, resilient and powerful, sloths are happy to go at their own pace, unflustered by the world around them. This book reveals the six marvellous traits that you can embody to Be More Sloth and live a happier, healthier and all-round more chilled existence. Packed with practical tips and exercises, interspersed with folklore and fun facts about these furry gurus, there's something for everyone. So hang in there, relax and learn the art of being more sloth. ...Show more

Hillary Rodham Clinton - Her Essential Wisdom by Carol Kelly-Gangi (Editor)

$19.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books

Bibliophile: An Illustrated Miscellany for People Who Love Books by Jane Mount

$49.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books

The ultimate gift for book lovers, this volume brims with literary treasures, all delightfully illustrated by beloved artist and founder of Ideal Bookshelf, Jane Mount. Book lovers, rejoice! In this love letter to all things bookish, Jane Mount brings literary people, places, and things to life through her signature and vibrant illustrations. Readers will: * Tour the world's most beautiful bookstores * Test their knowledge of the written word with quizzes * Find their next great read in lovingly curated stacks of books * Sample the most famous fictional meals * Peek inside the workspaces of their favorite authors A source of endless inspiration, literary facts and recommendations, and pure bookish joy, Bibliophileis sure to enchant book clubbers, English majors, poetry devotees, inspiring writers, and any and all who identify as bookworms. ...Show more

The Little Book of Sloth Philosophy

$16.99 NZD

Category: Gift Books

Relax, unwind and soak up the wisdom of the sloth with the slowest page turner you'll ever read.From tidying and Hygge, to living Lagom, the endless pressure to be happier, live better, sleep soundly, and eat mindfully can be exhausting. But this year's lifestyle trend finally delivers the perfect antid ote - welcome to the year of the sloth.Sloths are mindfulness in action. Contemplative, deliberate, relaxed, and focused. They resist the rat race, the incessant pressures from society to be more productive, and they don't care how many steps they've logged on their fitness tracker. Long-limbed, a little bit shaggy, and a lot wide-eyed, they're wonderful creatures, not to mention completely adorable.Here you can enjoy take-it-slow wisdom inspired by sloths; including advice on sleep (more restorative than a 6am run), eating and 'exercise' (sloths are the original pioneers of slow food and yoga after all), work (did you know that lazy people have higher IQs?), family life, and love.Dispelling over-complicated myths about productivity, this brilliant book confirms that it really is OK to be a sloth. ...Show more