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9780143204312

A Love Story Starring My Dead Best Friend

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NZ$ 25.00 each

Paperback

Author: Emily Horner

Published by: Penguin Books (AU) Ltd.

Cassie is in grief over the death of her best friend, Julia, who died in a road accident while they were planning a road trip to california.
She had unrequited romantic feelings for her friend, and now she is determined to follow the original plan and cycle from Illinois to California with Julia's ashes, so she can scatter them in the ocean that Julia never managed to see.
A story about friendship, and love, and travelling a thousand miles to find yourself - and about the kookiest high school musical one quiet suburb has ever seen.

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ABACUS COMMENT:

Fantastic title and great jacket. A story of the breadth of love, the depth of friendship and of the most hilarious musical ever staged.

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ISBN / ISSN:

9781906714918

Amos Daragon: Bk. 4: Curse of Freyja

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NZ$ 25.00 each

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Author: Bryan Perro

Published by: Book House

Amos Daragon is an ordinary boy with an extraordinary gift - he has been chosen to be the Mask Wearer. Join him and his best friend Beorf as they overcome the forces of evil and harness the awesome elemental powers of wind, earth, fire and water. In the fourth book in a series of twelve, a terrible curse is placed on the beorites (bear-men) and Amos joins them as they try to reverse it by speaking with the goddess Freyja. But watching over all this is the evil god Loki, who unleashes a variety of horrific beasts, from witches to sea serpents, in order to stop them in their quest. With his mother kidnapped and enslaved by goblins, can Amos keep focus and help his friends to live? This is a fast-paced fantasy tale of a young boy's battle with the forces of darkness - thrilling reading for children and young teenagers.

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9781906714352

Amos Daragon: Book 1

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Author: Bryan Perro

Published by: Book House

Amos Daragon is an ordinary boy with an extraordinary gift - he has been chosen to be the Mask Wearer. Join him and his friends Behorf and Medusa as they overcome the forces of evil and harness the awesome elemental powers of wind, earth, fire and water. In this first book of a series of twelve, Amos must make the long and dangerous journey to the Tarkasis Forest to fulfil his destiny as the new Mask Wearer, helping his new manimal friend Behorf along the way. This series tells a fast-paced fantasy tale of a young boy's battle with the forces of darkness - thrilling reading for children and young teenagers.

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9781906714369

Amos Daragon: Book 2

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Author: Bryan Perro

Published by: Book House

There's only one way to enter the city of the dead. With the help of the enigmatic warrior princess Lolya, Amos Daragon embarks upon an unearthly voyage. Armed with nothing but his cunning, he must retrieve the Key of Braha - and restore balance to the worlds of the living and the dead. Amos Daragon is an ordinary boy with an extraordinary gift - he has been chosen to be the Mask Wearer. Join him and his friends Beorf and Medusa as they overcome the forces of evil and harness the awesome elemental powers of wind, earth, fire and water. This is a fast-paced fantasy tale of a young boy's battle with the forces of darkness.

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9781906714901

Amos Daragon: Book 3

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Author: Bryan Perro

Published by: Book House

In the third book in a series of twelve, Amos and Beorf must unite the Vikings and the Beorites (bear-men) in order to fend off a new evil: far north, a mountain has started to howl - the dragon race is on the verge of coming back to life. Amos Daragon is an ordinary boy with an extraordinary gift - he has been chosen to be the Mask Wearer. Join him and his friends as they overcome the forces of evil and harness the awesome elemental powers of wind, earth, fire and water. The "Amos Daragon" series is a witty and fast-paced fantasy tale of a young boy's battle with the forces of darkness - thrilling reading for children and young teenagers.

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9781741144413

Drowned Wednesday (Keys to the Kingdom #3)

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NZ$ 19.00 each

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Author: Garth Nix

Published by: Allen & Unwin(Australia) Pty Ltd

This is Book Three in Garth Nix's blockbuster fantasy-adventure series, The Keys to the Kingdom, following the best-selling Mister Monday and Grim Tuesday.

Arthur Penhaligon has a broken leg and a bad attack of asthma, but there's no time for recovery. Drowned Wednesday has sent a ship to pluck him from the safety of his bed, miles from any ocean, and sail him back to the House.
From hospital room to the high seas, Arthur must battle pirates, storms, monsters made of Nothing and a vast beast that can't stop eating. Arthur struggles to unravel the mystery of the Architect's disappearance, and the plotting of the Trustees. For the sake of all that dwell in the Secondary realms, he must discover the third part of the Will and claim the Third Key.
But first... can Arthur trust the Raised Rats? Where are Leaf and Suzy? And how will he survive life aboard ship on the treacherous Border Sea?

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9781856696692

Fabric for Fashion The Swatch Book

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NZ$ 129.00 each

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Author: Clive Hallett

Published by: Laurence King Publishing

This easily navigable resource provides 100 swatches of most recognized and widely used varieties of fabric, including cottons, silks, wools and linens, to encourage consideration of not just the aesthetic appeal of various fabrics but also their structure, feel and weight. Secured in an attractive folder, with descriptions alongside them, the fabrics are in their raw state, before bleaching, dying or finishing, so that their properties can be observed without the distraction of color or pattern. With information on fibres, basic construction of fabrics, weights, construction and weave comparison, the book will help designers to make informed textile choices based upon an understanding of raw materials together with the processes that make up a fabric. A useful glossary defines key terminology. The book will be useful for anyone who works with fabrics and is the ideal companion to "The Fabric for Fashion" book.

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ABACUS COMMENT:

These should be recommended to all Soft Tech teachers. The swatch book is particularly amazing with the actual material in the book.

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ISBN / ISSN:

9781408808610

Forest Born (Books of Bayern #4)

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Author: Shannon Hale

Published by: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Rin, Razo's little sister, is haunted by the forest she has always loved. When Razo invites her back to the city to be one of Queen Ani's waiting women, she happily accepts...only to end up on the adventure of her lifetime, following the queen, Enna, and Dasha into the countryside in search of a fire-starting enemy that no one can see. As she learns more about the three women's magical talents, she finds her own strength comes from places both expected the forest and unexpected the sound of her own voice. A brilliant addition to the "Books of Bayern', this book is a treat for fans of this series, and stands alone for readers who might be discovering the joys of Shannon Hale's writing for the first time.

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9781442532595

Gamma Mathematics (new edition)

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Published by: Pearson Education

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9780733992629

Gamma Mathematics Workbook 3rd Ed (Book /CD)

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NZ$ 27.00 each

Mixed-media pack

Author: David Barton

Published by: Pearson Education New Zealand

This new edition of the Gamma Mathematics Homework Book still contains a huge array of exercises that are linked to corresponding exercises in Gamma Mathematics. This linkage makes it easy for teachers to choose, and students to remember, homework, extra practice and revision exercises that match what has been done in class.

This workbook can also still be used alongside any textbook, and still contains the worked examples, content summaries, and real-world, in-context problems, investigations and puzzles that David Barton is famous for—encouraging all students to gain and demonstrate a thorough understanding of mathematical concepts at NCEA Level 1.

So why a new edition? There is a growing range of tools available to mathematicians that enable them to do algebra and graph work in particular more efficiently, and give them instant feedback in explorations of patterns and relationships. These Computer Algebra Systems (CAS) can ... more

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ISBN / ISSN:

9780435966867

Heinemann IGCSE Maths Extended Student Book

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NZ$ 52.99 each

Author: Colin Nye

Published by: Heinemann Educational Publishers

This book, written for the latest Cambridge IGCSE Maths Extended syllabus, develops the skills and knowledge covered in Heinemann IGCSE Maths Core Student Book. it has been adapted for Cambridge IGCSE by Colin Nye, a highly experienced Maths teacher and Cambridge IGCSE Principal Examiner.

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9781856696586

How to Use Images

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NZ$ 65.00 each

Paperback

Author: Lindsey Marshall

Published by: Laurence King Publishing

Fundamental to the study of graphic design is the creative use of images in a design context. This book teaches you how to select and use images for a range of applications, including: magazines and newspapers, posters, booklets, books, leaflets, stationary, book and CD covers, advertising and promotional material, packaging, point of purchase, web pages and digital advertisements. It explores methodologies for choosing, placing, combining, manipulating and montaging imagery and the relationship of image to text. Using fully illustrated case studies from leading graphic designers and practical exercises, the book provides professional insights and tips into ways of using pictures.

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ABACUS COMMENT:

Perfect for Yr 12 and 13 Graphic students starting their boards for NCEA. Learn to get that professional edge.

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ISBN / ISSN:

9780140302684

Island of the Blue Dolphins

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NZ$ 15.00 each

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Author: Scott O'Dell

Published by: Penguin Books Ltd

Twelve-year-old Karana escapes death at the hands of treacherous hunters, only to find herself entirely alone on a harsh and desolate island. This is the story of how she survives in the face of all sorts of dangers. Winner of the Newbury Medal.

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9781742372624

Jasper Jones : a Novel

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Author: Craig Silvey

Published by: Allen & Unwin(Australia) Pty Ltd

Awarded the Australian Indie book of the Year Award 2009.

Late on a hot summer night in the tail end of 1965, Charlie Bucktin, a precocious and bookish boy of thirteen, is startled by an urgent knock on the window of his sleep-out. His visitor is Jasper Jones, an outcast in the regional mining town of Corrigan. Rebellious, mixed-race and solitary, Jasper is a distant figure of danger and intrigue for Charlie. So when Jasper begs for his help, Charlie eagerly steals into the night by his side, terribly afraid but desperate to impress. Jasper takes him through town and to his secret glade in the bush, and it's here that Charlie bears witness to Jasper's horrible discovery. With his secret like a brick in his belly, Charlie is pushed and pulled by a town closing in on itself in fear and suspicion as he locks horns with his tempestuous mother; falls nervously in love and battles to keep a lid on his zealous best friend, Jeffrey Lu. In ... more

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9781864718881

Kiss Me Deadly: 13 Tales of Paranormal Love

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NZ$ 25.00 each

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Author: Trisha Telep

Published by: Vintage (Australia)

In Kiss Me Deadly, editor Trisha Telep moves beyond the vampires of her bestselling collection The Eternal Kiss and brings together werewolves, ghosts, shapeshifters, and fallen angels to quicken the hearts of paranormal romance fans. Full of dark seduction and modern romance, this short story collection is sure to satisfy every vampire, werewolf, ghost, zombie, and shapeshifter fan's darkest desires. Featuring stories by Sarah Rees Brennan, Becca Fitzpatrick, Caitlin Kittredge, Karen Mahoney, Daniel Marks, Justine Musk, Diana Peterfreund, Michelle Rowen, Carrie Ryan, Maggie Stiefvater, Rachel Vincent, Daniel Waters and Michelle Zink.

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