Boots 'n' All is a compelling read that continues in the footsteps of the popular first book by author Tony Walsh, The Black Singlet Brigade.
From the valleys of Te Urewera to the hinterlands of the South Island, and across to the red, dusty lands of Australia, these stories weave through a landscape of adventure and amusement, populated by larger-than-life characters. These were men and women who lived whole-heartedly their back-country existence and were ready to jump into ;life at any moment, boots and all.
Within the chapters of this book - from the hilarious "I'm Shot" to the poignant "Epitaph to a Friend" - a tale unfolds; a record of one man's hunting adventures and encounters with some real but unusual people in the remoter parts of New Zealand.

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Publication Date: 20-05-2014

In July 1940, Erich Fischer found himself in Liverpool being herded onto a British transport ship bound for Australia, along with 2,500 other men. Conditions on board were horrific, with men locked below decks with overflowing latrines and only seawater to clean themselves. Separated from family, friends and removed from any semblance of a normal life, Erich is unsure whether he will ever see wife and child again. Erica Fischer's Over the Ocean tells the extraordinary story of her own parents and at the same time sheds light on a little-known and little-discussed chapter in British history. Fischer's parents met in Austria in the early 1930s. Her mother, Irka, was a Polish Jew and her father, Erich, was a Viennese lapsed Catholic. Faced with growing unrest in Europe, Irka fled to the United Kingdom in 1938, her husband followed a year later. However at the outbreak of war, Erich had been arrested as an 'enemy alien', and having been interned was deported to the opposite side of the world.Faced with unimaginable hardships, the deportees banded together in solidarity to face their new life in Australia and Erich was, against the odds, able to make contact with Irka and their letters established a lifeline between continents. Over the Ocean is an astonishing true tale dealing with an unexposed and unexplored period in British history but also a story of the resilience of love.

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Pages: 304

Publication Date: 27-06-2014

The original landmark story of the gladiator Spartacus, a masterpiece of vivid storytelling full of adventure, suspense, cruelty, and romantic intrigueRome, 73 BC. Kleon, a Greek slave, wakes early, cuts his master's throat, and flees south by a back road, clutching a copy of Plato's "Republic." His destination is Capua, where he hopes to join the burgeoning rebel army of Spartacus, an escaped gladiator. So begins the definitive telling of one of the most famous stories in history. Spartacus and his companions, having defeated every Roman force sent against them, are plundering the countryside and gathering to their ranks thousands of fugitives, brigands, and itinerants. They seek to create a new world, one where men are not owner and owned. But they must first escape Italy, and the vengeful Roman legions already marshalling against them. Brutal and uncompromising in its depiction of the ancient world, "Spartacus" masterfully evokes the violence, hope, and despair of the war that shook Rome to its very foundations.

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Pages: 320

Publication Date: 27-06-2014

The third book in the Little Women quartet sees headstrong Jo, now grown-up and married, setting up a school with all the rewards and troubles that followAfter her marriage to Professor Friedrich Bhaer, Jo uses the money from her inheritance from Aunt March to set up a school at Plumfield. Their latest arrival is Nat Blake, a timid orphan boy whose life so far has been spent playing the violin to make money on the streets. Nat joins the 10 other children at the school--a gang made up of neglected children, orphans, and also Meg's twin boy and girl. The touching friendship and camaraderie between the group is expertly described. The peaceful equilibrium of the school is troubled though when Nat introduces Dan to the mix--the latter then leads the boys into experimenting with drinking, smoking, fighting, and playing cards. Moving and poignant, "Little Men" is far from saccharine and emotions run high throughout, particularly with the death of a prominent character towards the end of the tale.

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Pages: 384

Publication Date: 27-06-2014

Go beyond the loom with Hooked on Rubber band Jewelry! Crafting prodigy Elizabeth Kollmar takes the rubber band jewelry craze to a whole new level with her innovative techniques and totally cool designs. Her new book shows how you can create dazzling rubber band bracelets and necklaces - without ever using a loom! All you need is a double-ended crochet hook to get started making fabulous bling.
Elizabeth takes you step by step through every stage of the process with clear how-to photos and easy-to-follow diagrams. Her simple crochet hook method allows you to weave your creations in any width or length that you want. You'll learn to expand the possibilities of rubber band jewelry by adding attractive charms, beads, and buttons, and get a more finished look by using real jewelry findings like clasps and jump rings. Eleven awesome projects each include endless variations for hours of creative fun.

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Publication Date: 21-04-2014

Decrease stress and increase your creative focus with Zentangle. Pencil, pen, and paper are the only things you need to begin creating 25 original tangles. Includes a new workbook section.

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Pages: 32

Publication Date: 28-05-2014

Expand your exploration of the Zentangle process with 40 new tangles. Discover the possibilities of decorating words and turning simple line drawings like butterflies and animals into exquisite art.

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Pages: 16

Publication Date: 29-05-2014

Zentangle 3 allows you to continue your exploration of tangle possibilities and learn a host of new techniques. If you are new to the Zentangle process, you will enjoy other books in this series: 'Zentangle Basics', 'Zentangle 2', and 'Totally Tangled'. These intriguing patterns all begin by following the Zen of tangle basics - start with simple lines and fill in the spaces, one step at a time. There are no mistakes, only opportunities. Like life, the designs develop into something unique and beautiful as they grow. This inspiring book is packed with plenty of ideas for combining tangles to create rich and delightful graphics.

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Pages: 16

Publication Date: 29-05-2014

Learn new ways to jazz up cards, scrapbook pages, art journals, and anything else you can lay your hands on. It's all fun so get inspired and tangle something! Learn to color with chalks, watercolors, pencils and pens; add bling with glitter, jewels, and sparkly inks

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Pages: 16

Publication Date: 29-05-2014

Are you eager for more tangles? Are you ready to take tangling beyond pater - into the next dimension? Welcome to Zentangle 5 where tangles meet bling, encounter shrink plastic, dominate dominoes, and emerge as wearable art. Show off your passion for tangling with fashion jewelry artfully and uniquely tangled by you. Whether you make a bold statement to complement you jeans, accent an attitude, or just add a bit of bling to your day, you'll find an appealing project here; along with 40 new tangles to inspire your ever expanding repertoire of design possibilities. Zentangle 5 is all about pushing the limits, discovering cerativity and exploring new venues. Open your eyes to a wider tangling experience and enjoy!

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Pages: 16

Publication Date: 29-05-2014