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9780099519294
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NZ$ 29.00 each
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Author: John Sutherland
Published by: Random House Business Books
In Stock: 3
How much heavier was Thackeray's brain than Walt Whitman's? Which novels do American soldiers read? When did cigarettes start making an appearance in English literature? And, while we're about it, who wrote the first Western, is there any link between asthma and literary genius, and what really happened on Dorothea's wedding night in Middlemarch? In "Curiosities of Literature", John Sutherland contemplates the full import of questions such as these, and attempts a few answers in a series of essays that are both witty and eclectic. His approach is also unashamedly discursive. An account of the fast-working Mickey Spillane, for example, leads to a consideration of the substances, both legal and illegal, that authors have employed to boost their creative energies. There is an essay on good and bad handwriting that points out in passing that Thackeray could write the Lord's Prayer on the back of a stamp. As for Mary Shelley, a brief ... more
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9780007324699
Mots D'Heures: Gousses Rames order quantity
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Author: Luis D'Antin Van Rooten
Published by: Harper Collins
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A rollicking entertainment for word lovers. MOTS D'HEURES: GOUSSES, RAMES The d'Antin Manuscript Discovered, Edited, and Annotated by LUIS D'ANTIN VAN ROOTEN Warning: this book is addictive! The rhymes of your childhood - and your children's childhood - sound even better (and much funnier) in the accents of Moliere and Sarkozy. Once you get the point of these delectable j'aime se from the works of Mere L'Oie, you will find yourself reading them aloud to anyone who will listen.If you've had two years of French or eaten escargots on the Rive Gauche only once, you're certain to fall prey to the charms of these homonymic approximations of forty familiar English nursery rhymes. The following well-known saga of the world's most famous omelette is a typical example: Un petit d'un petit S'etonne aux Halles Un petit d'un petit Ah! degres te fallent Indolent qui ne sort cesse Indolent qui ne se mene Qu'importe un petit d'un petit Tout Gai de ... more
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9780007329069
Eats, Shoots and Leaves : The zero tolerance approach to punctuation order quantity
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NZ$ 27.00 each
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Author: Lynne Truss
Published by: Harper Collins
In Stock: 2
'If Lynne Truss were Roman Catholic I'd nominate her for sainthood.' Frank McCourt The international bestseller, reissued and with a new introduction. A witty, entertaining, impassioned guide to perfect punctuation, for everyone who cares about precise writing. When social histories come to be written of the first decade of the 21st century, people will note a turning point in 2003 when declining standards of punctuation were reversed. Linguists will record Lynne Truss as the saviour of the semi-colon and the avenging angel of the apostrophe. 'This book will stimulate and satisfy. It's worth its weight in gold.' Boyd Tonkin, Independent 'A witty, elegant and passionate book that should be on every writer's shelf.' Observer 'Lynne Truss deserves to be piled high with honours.' John Humphrys 'It can only be a matter of time before the new government seizes the chance to appoint her as minister for punctuation. The manifesto is ... more
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9780143010470
He Pataka Kupu : Te Kai a te rangatira (Maori Language Dictionary ) order quantity
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NZ$ 50.00 each
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Author: Maori Language Commission
Published by: Raupo Pub. NZ (ex-Reed)
In Stock: 2
Te Reo Maori Literary Award

He Pātaka Kupu: te kai a te rangatira is a taonga - a Māori-only language resource, compiled out of seven years' research by the Māori Language Commission. Containing over 22,000 entries, it is a comprehensive and authoritative dictionary of the Māori language, for proficient Māori speakers.
For each entry, the dictionary gives the ātua category, parts of speech, definitions, examples of the word used in context, and an etymology of the word, drawing on a wide corpus of written material in te reo
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9781869662721
In a Word : The Essential Tool for Finding the Perfect Word order quantity
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NZ$ 35.00 each
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Author: Mark Broatch
Published by: New Holland Publishers (New Zealand) Ltd
In Stock: 2
In our information-overloaded society, how can you ensure your words will be read over the next person's? The secret is In a Word - a book for journalists, critics, writers, bloggers, students and anyone else looking to get their message across more effectively. So much more than a dictionary or thesaurus, this book is designed to guide people to the exact word they need in order to articulate their message in the most inspired and impressive kind of way. Words are grouped under easy-to-navigate category headings. Lists include such things as 'defining terms' (analogy, dystopia, subterfuge...), 'character descriptions' (diva, impresario, rabble-rouser...), 'mythological creatures' (bunyip, griffin, sasquatch...), 'types of hats' (cloche, Stetson, yarmulke...), 'different types of speaking voices' (booming, sententious, tremulous...), famous book characters - and much more besides.
Whatever your topic, you'll find the exact term ... more
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9781921372476
Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life order quantity
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NZ$ 32.00 each
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Author: Anne Lamott
Published by: Scribe Publications
In Stock: 1
Here, for the first time, is a local edition of the bible of writing guides - a wry, honest, down-to-earth book that has never stopped selling since it was published in the United States in the 1990s. Beautifully written, wise and immensely helpful, this is the book for serious writers.
 
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9780550100436
Chambers Pocket Thesaurus order quantity
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NZ$ 30.00 each
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Published by: CHAMHP
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9781408112410
Children's Writers' and Artists' Yearbook 2010 order quantity
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Author: -
Published by: Adlard Coles Nautical
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The comprehensive guide to markets in all areas of children's media, completely revised and updated, now in its 6th edition, with a foreword by Francesca Simon. New articles for this edition include: 'Writing a series' by Karen McCrombie; 'Writing thrillers for children' by Sophie McKenzie; 'Notes from a successful illustrator' by David Lucas. Contains information on a wide range of topics with the emphasis on giving the aspiring writer and illustrator knowledge of the children's market in all areas, to help them pursue their careers in this increasingly competitive area. No other guide to writing and illustrating for children does this. 'I wish you all the luck in the world. Don't be a ninny like me, practically giving up at the first rejection. Consult the excellent Children's Writers'& Artists' Yearbook and get going!' Jacqueline Wilson 'Between the covers of this book is everything you need to know to get published' - ... more
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9780007298846
Collins Spanish Compact Dictionary order quantity
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NZ$ 15.00 each
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Author: -various
Published by: Harper Collins
In Stock: 1
Collins Compact Spanish Dictionary is an easily portable essential reference guide. Its clear layout allows for quick and easy accessibility when you most need it. Collins Compact Spanish Dictionary is designed for all those studying Spanish as a hobby or who need maximum information in a handy travel format. / Collins Compact Spanish dictionary offers comprehensive and up-to-the-minute coverage of Spanish and English, with additional notes warning the user of those words which are easily confused like 'flan'. / Collins Compact Spanish dictionary delivers the accuracy and reliability you expect from the Collins name. With natural, idiomatic example phrases, in-depth treatment of the most important core vocabulary (be, have, por, dar) and help to find the exact translation you want. / Clear layout and handy alphabet tabs make it even easier to find exactly the word you want. / Buy the dictionary and access it online -- for free. ... more
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9781869503826
Curious Questions order quantity
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NZ$ 25.00 each
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Author: Max Cryer
Published by: HarperCollins Publishers (New Zealand)
In Stock: 1
Max Cryer's 15-minute spot on John Campbell's National Radio programme every Saturday morning has proved a hit with listeners for three years now.
The quirks of language seem to fascinate New Zealanders, and Max's mailbag of 'curious questions' about language usage and evolution is always full. After repeated requests from listeners, and attempts by other publishers to persuade Max to produce a book, he has finally allowed HarperCollins to proceed.

Curious Questions contains almost all the questions asked during the first three years of the show, together with Max's informative and often witty responses. Arranged alphabetically by key word, this book is a goldmine of information, to be dipped into for reference or pleasure.

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9780600618584
Daily Mail New Quick Crosswords Volume 3 order quantity
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NZ$ 20.00 each
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Author: "Daily Mail"
Published by: Godsfield Press Ltd
In Stock: 1
Prepare to tax your mind with another fantastic collection of 200 of the best Quick Crosswords from one of the nation's most popular dailies. Continuing the best-selling series of "Hamlyn's Daily Mail Crossword" books, "New Quick Crosswords Volume 3" challenges grid-lovers of all ages and abilities to another bout of high-speed puzzling. Whether wanting to pass the time on your daily commute, or simply while away a leisurely hour at home, this book provides you with hours of mental stimulation and satisfaction.
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9781846271687
Filthy English: The how, why, when and what of everyday swearing order quantity
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NZ$ 40.00 each
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Author: Peter Silverton
Published by: Portobello Books Ltd
In Stock: 1
When the Sex Pistols swore live on tea-time telly in 1976, there was outrage across Britain. Headlines screamed. Christians marched. TVs were kicked in. Thirty years on, all those words are media-mainstream - bandied about with impunity on TV and in the papers. This is the story of our bad language and its three-decade journey from the fringes of decency to the working centre of a more linguistically liberal nation. Silverton takes a clear, comprehensive and witty look at swearing and the impact of its new acceptability on our language, our manners, and our society. He considers how we have become more openly emotional, yet more wary about insulting others. And how it's seemingly become alright to say **** and **** but not ****** or ****. This is the story of that cultural revolution, written by one who was there at the start, proudly striking some of the first blows in the long struggle for the right to reclaim filthy English and use ... more
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9780141038544
How NOT to Write a Novel : 200 Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs If You Ever Want to Get Published order quantity
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Author: Howard Mittelmark & Sandra Newman
Published by: Penguin Books Ltd
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There are many ways prospective authors routinely sabotage their own work. Misstep by misstep, "How Not to Write a Novel" shows how you can ensure your manuscript never rises above the level of unpublishable sputum, that the characters in your opus are unpleasant, dimensionless versions of yourself, that your plot is digressive, tedious and unconvincing, and that your style is reliant on mangled cliches and misplaced showpieces of sesquipedalian vocabulary. Alternately, you can use it to identify the most common mistakes, avoid them and actually write a book that works. Guardian Award shortlisted novelist Sandra Newman and ghost-writer extraordinaire Howard Mittlemark (but if we told you which books we'd have to kill you) have distilled 30 years of teaching, editing, writing and reviewing fiction into a hilarious and liberating guide that is the perfect read for anyone who's ever laughed at a badly written piece of prose and for anyone ... more
 
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9780061672309
Ifferisms order quantity
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NZ$ 25.00 each
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Author: Mardy Grothe
Published by: HarperPaperbacks
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Culled from the author's extensive collection of witticisms and pithy sayings, this hoard of wisdom from writers, philosophers, politicians, actors, and others demonstrates the power of the question 'What if?' to alter the way we think about our world, using these possibilities to bolster an argument or drive home a point. With ifferisms on topics ranging from gender relations to the human condition itself, this informative gem is sure to have readers and linguaphiles dispensing ageless advice and intriguing anecdotes to family and friends. Some classic ifferisms include: If it ain't broke, don't fix it; If anything can go wrong, it will; If life hands you lemons, make lemonade; If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always gotten; and, If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. And, most importantly...'If a book is worth reading, it is worth buying' - John Ruskin.
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9781846680069
It's All in a Word : History, meaning and the sheer joy of words order quantity
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NZ$ 35.00 each
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Author: Vivian Cook
Published by: Profile Books Ltd
In Stock: 1
'Delightfully eclectic', 'browsable treat', 'serious study,''brilliant gift idea', things all said of Vivian Cook's last best-seller, applies equally to his hugely rich and educative new book on the pleasure of words. Cross words, crass words, kind words, bad words, first words, rude words, new words, weazel words, teen words, rap words, power words, color words, Indian words, Brit words, Blairwords, war words, ad words, p-c words, borrowed words, Shakespeare's amazing words, false words, fine words, wine words, American words, name words, last words, even lost for words - this book has them all. Vivian Cook takes us on a series of excursions down the curious byways of word history and meaning, mingling the fare with games, lists, tests, and quotes. Discover the theojollylogical joys of infixation. Find out if you're charva, what it means to be nithered, and how to hoy. Delve into the hidden nature of words. Consider how they're born, ... more
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9780198610403
New Oxford Dictionary for Writers and Editors : The Essential A-Z Guide to the Written Word order quantity
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Author: -various
Published by: Oxford University Press
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First published September 2005.
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9781921606229
New Zealand Handbook for Writers and Editors order quantity
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Author: Margaret McKenzie
Published by: Business and Professional Publishing (BPP)
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9780199564675
Oxford A-Z of Grammar and Punctuation (2 ED) order quantity
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Author: John Seely
Published by: Oxford University Press
In Stock: 1
Readers of all levels will find this guide essential. Giving examples of real usage, this book provides the basic information about grammar and punctuation that people need on a day-to-day basis. Arranged A-Z, it contains entries for standard grammatical terms as well as dealing with related questions of usage. In addition to explaining basic terms such as 'split infinitive', 'participle', and 'adverb', entries also discuss whether to use 'may' or 'might', 'that' or 'which', and 'it's' or 'its'. The Oxford A-Z of Grammar and Punctuation gives the reader quick and easy access to the answers to these, and many other, questions of grammar. It offers clear and coherent explanations, and illustrations across a broad range of topics, and is the first port of call for any reader seeking clear, authoritative help with grammar and punctuation. Both easy to use and comprehensive, the Oxford A-Z of Grammar and Punctuation is an essential tool for ... more
 
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9781847734037
Poems and Readings for Christenings and Naming Ceremonies order quantity
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Author: Susannah Steel
Published by: New Holland Publishers Ltd
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Throughout history we have sought to welcome our children into the world. Whether you choose a religious service, a naming ceremony or simply a gathering of friends or relatives, choosing a reading can be difficult. "Poems and Readings For Christenings and Naming Ceremonies" is a lovely collection of readings on birth, new life and the joys of children and parenthood. It gathers together around 150 poems, readings and quotations from various and diverse sources including Biblical and spiritual texts, extracts from classic and modern literature, song lyrics and well-known and less familiar poems. Writers include William Wordsworth, C. Day Lewis, Shakespeare, Bob Dylan and Kahlil Gibran. The collection presents a wealth of literature that will inspire anyone who is either reading at or arranging a christening or a naming ceremony.
 
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9781847734044
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Author: Luisa Moncada
Published by: New Holland Publishers Ltd
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The death of a loved one is one of the hardest things that most people have to deal with. Selecting a reading that commemorates or reminds you of that special person can be very difficult and finding it easily can be even harder. "Poems and Readings for Funerals and Memorials" gathers together many of the most treasured and poignant poems, readings, quotations and religious extracts that both celebrate life and express grief and sorrow about death. The readings have been chosen from a wide range of sources and include both well-known and less familiar poems, extracts from the New and Old Testaments, song lyrics, quotations from plays and extracts from books. Authors are diverse including Nick Cave, W. H. Auden, Simon Armitage, A. A. Milne, Raymond Carver and Alice Walker. This collection hopes to inspire and provide much-needed help for anyone dealing with the death of a loved one and is indispensable at this difficult time.
 
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