The Dog (The Ladybird How it Works) by Jason Hazeley; Joel Morris

$19.99 AUD

Category: Non-Fiction - General | Series: Ladybird How It Works

THE PERFECT GIFT for people who value friendship, uncompromising love, dribble, chewed up furniture and miles and miles of walking to go to the toilet. __________________________________ 'The dog is often called a man's best friend. Dogs are reliable, loyal and loving, like all best friends. They also s mell like a bobble hat full of corned beef that has been left on a parcel shelf of a locked car for a fortnight during a hot spell. But there are some things you don't mention to a best friend.' __________________________________ 'Once a week, Patsy vacuums up all the dog hair in her house. When she has finished the sofa she will do the carpets, inside the oven, in the powder tray of the washing machine, between the pages of the book she is reading, and behind the wallpaper. 'How did it get there?' laughs Patsy while coughing up a hair-ball.' __________________________________ This delightful book is the latest in the series of Ladybird books which have been specially planned to help grown-ups with the world about them. The large clear script, the careful choice of words, the frequent repetition and the thoughtful matching of text with pictures all enable grown-ups to think they have taught themselves to cope. Featuring original Ladybird artwork alongside brilliantly funny, brand new text. 'Hilarious' Stylist Other new titles for Autumn 2017: How it Works: The Brother How it Works: The Sister The Ladybird Book of the Ex The Ladybird Book of the Nerd The Ladybird Book of the New You The Ladybird Book of Balls The Ladybird Book of the Big Night Out The Ladybird Book of the Quiet Night In People at Work: The Rock Star Previous titles in the Ladybirds for Grown Ups series: How it Works: The Husband How it Works: The Wife How it Works: The Mum How it Works: The Dad The Ladybird Book of the Mid-Life Crisis The Ladybird Book of the Hangover The Ladybird Book of Mindfulness The Ladybird Book of the Shed The Ladybird Book of Dating The Ladybird Book of the Hipster How it Works: The Student How it Works: The Cat How it Works: The Dog How it Works: The Grandparent The Ladybird Book of Red Tape The Ladybird Book of the People Next Door The Ladybird Book of the Sickie The Ladybird Book of the Zombie Apocalypse The Ladybird Book of the Do-Gooder ...Show more

I Think, Therefore I am: All the Philosophy You Need to Know by Lesley Levene

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Category: Non-Fiction - General | Series: I Used to Know That ...

Philosophers certainly like to make life sound awfully complicated, whether they're wondering if a falling tree still makes a sound if there's nobody around to hear it (Berkeley) or declaring that everything in the universe is in a state of flux (Heraclitus). But is philosophy really so complicated? And is it really as irrelevant as it sometimes seems? "I Think, Therefore I Am" is the ideal way to take the fear out of philosophy. Written in an accessible and highly entertaining style, this book explains how and why philosophy began, and how, from Greek democracy to Communism, the ways in which we live, learn, argue, vote and even spend our money have their origins in philosophical thought. Covering the biggest names, including Socrates, Seneca, St Augustine, Descartes, Marx and Nietzsche, "I Think Therefore I Am" provides a handle for all the main -isms and -ologies. ...Show more

The 50 Greatest Wonders of the World by Aaron Millar

$22.99 AUD

Category: Non-Fiction - General

Award-winning travel writer Aaron Millar reveals the greatest wonders of the world and the insider secrets on how to see them at their awe-inspiring best. Featuring selections from around the globe, and a number of new and never-seen-before entries, this compendium of bucket-list experiences is designed for wonder-seekers young and old. From where to catch the perfect sunrise over the Grand Canyon to how to have the Pyramids of Giza all to yourself, this is more than just a list of jaw-dropping sights - it's a road map for discovering the greatest experiences of your life. The 50 Greatest Wonders of the World reminds us how fantastically inspiring and teeming with amazement our planet really is, and how we're a part of it. ...Show more

Love, Sex, and No Regrets for Today's Teens by Elizabeth Clark

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Category: Non-Fiction - General | Reading Level: Teen - Grade 7-9, Age 12-14

Teen counselor Elizabeth Clark created this book for teens as a tool for initiating discussions on sensitive topics. In her research with teens and their world, she became aware of how things have changed for teens in the last 10 years. Internet access to porn, with its emotional disconnection in sexual encounters and distorted depictions of sexuality, has lead to a whole range of disturbing consequences. Elizabeth has devised a unique approach that speaks frankly to the reader without condescension or judgement. A 19-year-old girl is the book's narrator. She warns and educates in a style teens will read more readily than conventional self-help books. Her narrator discusses privately and openly what she has learned about attraction, feeling sexual, setting limits, abusive situations, respecting yourself, and much more. ...Show more

Essays in Love by Alain de Botton

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Category: Non-Fiction - General

The Eleven-Plus Book - Genuine Exam Questions from Yesteryear by Michael O'Mara Books; Martin Stephen (Foreword by)

$15.00 AUD

Category: Non-Fiction - General

Is the nation really dumbing down? Are exams really easier than they were in the good old days? Now's the chance to find out, with this nostalgic collection of exam questions from the 1940s and 1950s. The perfect book to contrast the schooling of yesteryear with modern-day practices and settle the age-o ld debate about which is best. Every generation can attempt questions on a number of subjects from English and arithmetic to general knowledge and composition, with hundreds of authentic exam questions from the 1940s and 1950s Eleven-Plus papers--as well as all the answers. Gorgeously packaged with a retro design, The Eleven-Plus Book is a fantastic, nostalgic look back for all those who experienced the daunting exam the first time round, and a great way for the younger generation to prove that they have the wits to outsmart their elders ...Show more

I Used to Know That: Stuff You Forgot from School by Caroline Taggart

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Category: Non-Fiction - General | Series: I Used to Know That ...

A Sunday Times top-ten title in 2008 and a bestseller ever since, I Used to Know That has continued to delight readers with its pages of forgotten facts from our school days. Now available in paperback, this great gift book has been repackaged with a fresh jacket design for anyone new to the series, and old fans alike. Nostalgic, informative and entertaining, it is an ideal and accessible buy for adults wanting to brush up on their lost knowledge. If you've forgotten the capital city of Chile; the basics of osmosis; how to solve a quadratic equation; who wrote the famous poem about daffodils; the use of a conjunction or the number of continents in the world, I Used to Know That is guaranteed to provide all the answers. ...Show more

The Queen's Agent: Francis Walsingham at the Court of Elizabeth I by John Cooper

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Category: Non-Fiction - General | Reading Level: very good

Elizabeth I came to the throne at a time of insecurity and unrest. Rivals threatened her reign; England was a Protestant island, isolated in a sea of Catholic countries. Spain plotted an invasion, but Elizabeth's Secretary, Francis Walsingham, was prepared to do whatever it took to protect her. He ran a network of agents in England and Europe who provided him with information about invasions or assassination plots. He recruited likely young men and 'turned' others. He encouraged Elizabeth to make war against the Catholic Irish rebels, with extreme brutality and oversaw the execution of Mary Queen of Scots. "The Queen's Agent" is a story of secret agents, cryptic codes and ingenious plots, set in a turbulent period of England's history. It is also the story of a man devoted to his queen, sacrificing his every waking hour to save the threatened English state. ...Show more

A Jane Austen Miscellany by Austen, Jane, Sommer, Robin Langley, Cleary, Kristen Maree

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Category: Non-Fiction - General

Hardboiled Hangman by Jack Ketch

$12.99 AUD

Category: Non-Fiction - General | Series: Sit and Solve® Ser.

Sit & Solve(r) Hangman is just like the paper-and-pencil version only better! Just scratch off one of the 26 silver circles to see what's underneath, and if it s in the puzzle. But make sure not to get six wrong letters . . .or you're headed for the gallows! Each book contains 93 puzzles. Play any t ime you want, alone or with others. It s loads of fun. Watch out! The hangman s just waiting to trap you with these 93 super-tough puzzles. Risk solving if you dare . . ." ...Show more

Same Diff

$14.99 AUD

Category: Non-Fiction - General

Can you spot the cross-eyed Dame Edna? The Tim Tam that’s been nibbled? A Big Pineapple that’s missing a spike? Ned Kelly with a cheeky wink? Get lost in this bonzer spot-the-difference book, perfect for puzzlers young and old. Filled with great Aussie icons and fascinating facts, Sam e Diff is more fun than a ute full of Ugg boots. ...Show more

Be More Wonder Woman by DK

$14.99 AUD

Category: Non-Fiction - General

Learn how to be the best you can be and make no apologies! What would Wonder Woman do? Wonder Woman is a strong leader known for her sense of justice, kindness, and fearlessness. Join the universe's most famous Amazonian as she and her allies face adversity, battle their foes, and encourage those around them to live up to their full potential. Packed with iconic scenes, inspiring quotes, and uncanny tips from the popular comic series, Be More Wonder Woman is the perfect gift for friends, family, and colleagues who need guidance on how to take charge, claim their powers, and lead by example! All DC characters and elements © & (tm) DC Comics. (s20) ...Show more