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Make That Call! - Iain Maitland
NEW book published by Kogan page. 152pp . NZD 7.00 / P & P: B Winning Tactics for 101 Difficult Telephone Conversations. Telephone conversations give the outside world an instant impression of a caller and their company. The manual seeks to ensure that this impression is positive, showing how to tackle even the toughest conversation with professionalism and style. Covering everything from dealing with unwanted calls to tele-selling, it includes 101 sample phone conversations. There are action checklists and summaries. 
Write That Letter! - Iain Maitland
NEW book published by Kogan page. 158pp. NZD 7.00 / P & P: B Winning Tactics for 101 Difficult Business Letters. Business letters give the outside world a strong and immediate impression of an organization or company. This book seeks to ensure that the impression is a positive one and shows how to tackle the toughest business letters with professionalism and style. Covering everything from language to layout, it explains how to create effective letters on a wide range of subjects. The book is designed to enable easy access to the relevant letter as needed.planets. 
The New Parent Code - Marilynn McLachlan
Twelve vital clues to achieving modern family sanity...! Large paperback in excellent condition, as new. Penguin Books (2005). 250pp. NZD 4.50 / P & P: B The truth about modern parenting is that many of us are: time poor but rich in reasons to feel guilty; confused about all the 'latest research' and what it means; anxious about childcare options versus staying at home; keen to know more about our children's development; eager to raise happy, confident, creative kids. Here's the book for real parents wanting to raise real kids in the real world. An up to date, accessible guide to child development and effective parenting, aimed at the realities of modern lifestyles in time-poor, often stressed single and double income households.. Knowing what the best and latest research says about your child's brain and personality development, how to tap into each stage creatively, and how to create the kind of stable and happy home in which they will flourish is one key to discovering that elusive life "balance" that everyone craves. 
Prehistory - Derek Roe
Paperback in excellent used condition. Numerous B & W illustrations. Published by Paladin (1971). 288pp including index. NZD 6.00 / P & P: B THE BIRTH OF EUROPEAN MAN - Prehistory is an introductory account of the main sequence of events in Old World Prehistory, from earliest times up to the expansion of the Roman Empire. Europe is the main centre-of interest and special reference is made to Britain, but this is in no sense merely an account of British Prehistory and the wider context is carefully considered. There are chapters for each of the main divisions of prehistory - the Old Stone Age, the Middle Stone Age, the New Stone Age, the Bronze Age and the Iron Age - and a concluding section 'Prehistory: the modern approach' which describes the recent impact on prehistoric archaeology of borrowed or adapted scientific techniques, explaining briefly how some of them work. An excellent introduction to a difficult subject and one of those all-too-rare books that present a specialised subject in simple terms without watering it down beyond recognition. Derek Roe was an archaeologist who disliked excavating — he claimed that digging ruined his golf swing — but who made important contributions to the study of early prehistory in both Britain and Africa. He was also the first formal archaeology correspondent of The Times. 
A Literary Atlas & Gazetteer of the British Isles - Michael Hardwick
Hardback, red cloth in excellent condition. No d/w. Tight binding and bright clean pages. David & Charles (1973). First Edition. 216pp. NZD 7.50 / P & P: B Every schoolboy and girl knows that Gray wrote his Elegy at Stoke Poges but probably not everyone knows that Sir Edward Coke, the first Lord Chief Justice and formative legal writer lived in nearby Stoke Place in the seventeenth century. And if you were passing through Crosthwaite in Cumberland, would you remember that Southey lies buried there? These are typical of some 4, 500 entries that make this atlas-gazetteer a perfect reference book for the traveller with literary interests and time to spare. It is an exhaustive guide to the United Kingdom's literary associations, providing the basic biographical facts. All the entries are arranged conveniently under counties and their towns and villages and each is keyed into the relevant maps which are printed in two colours and drawn by A. G. Hodgkiss. The atlas will also serve the busy reference librarian faced with an urgent inquiry, the biographer contemplating the scope of a potential subject and the local journalist seeking a signpost to a writer worth writing about. The literary-minded browser, too, is likely to be stimulated and, far from least, the tourist, whether from abroad or from Britain, will be able to explore on the ground the places associated with his favourite writers. Michael Hardwick, author, playwright, and journalist, is well-known both in Britain and North America for his studies in English literature. His many 'companions' to the works of famous authors such as Dickens, Conan Doyle, G. Bernard Shaw and Oscar Wilde are especially popular, as are his essays in literary topography. He draws on many years of research in compiling the book. Hodgkiss is cartographer to the Department of Geography at the University of Liverpool and author of Maps for Books and Theses. 
A Guide to Speaking in Public - R.S. Lawrence Paperback in very good used condition, mild foxing on edge of some pages. Published by Pan Books (1979). 172pp. NZD 4.50 / P & P: A How to speak confidently and convincingly on every kind of public occasion. A classic reference book on the subject. 
Model Soldiers - W.Y. Carman
Letts All-Colour Collector's Guides Hardback with d/j, both in excellent condition. 65 colour plates of highly collectible rare vintage Toy Soldiers. Publisher Charles Letts (1973). 82pp. NZD 7.50 / P & P: C Collecting model soldiers, like collecting dolls, has a two-fold appeal to the collector. Not only is he acquiring antiques or future antiques, which are of historical and sociological interest, but he is also building up a collection of objects of considerable emotive impact-and this quality is particularly strong for the collector who is also a war-gamer. This book, however, is intended more for the 'non-combatant' collector and, therefore, includes a preponderance of the older antique and potentially antique figures. The author does, however, have a strong awareness and appreciation of the modern connoisseur figures; pieces painstakingly produced today to a very high standard of artistry. The historical development is, therefore, traced up until the present day, both in the introduction and in the comprehensive range of figures-taken almost entirely' from the author's own collection - used in the colour plates. 
HERALDRY - MacDonald Reference Library
Hardback in excellent condition. Previous owner's name inside front cover. Numerous colour illustrations. Front & Back endpapers illustrate the family tree of Royal family. Published by MacDonald Educational (1970). 63pp. NZD 6.50 / P & P: A Although it is labelled as a "MacDonald Junior Reference Library" book, this item contains facts and details about Heraldry that 99% of adults are mostly unaware of...!!! Interesting and informative, this book is a mine of info for those who are into ancestry, shields and coats of arms. Contents: How Heraldry began; How it developed; Heraldry today; A-Z; The College of Arms; The Court of the Lord Lyon; Arms of different kinds; Tracing your Ancestry. 
Introducing Aromatherapy - Margrit Bachmann
Hardback with d/w in NEW condition. Numerous colour illustrations. Philip Mathews (1996). 97pp . NZD 6.50 / P & P: B The Beginner's Guide to Aromatic Essential Oils for Better Health, Stamina, Relaxation and General Wellbeing. Margrit Bachmann's 'Introducing Aromatherapy' gives an informative and interesting overview of how to use aromatherapy. Every pure essential oil is featured with its country of origin, therapeutic benefits, and a list of other oils it blends with well. The varying methods of application are explored in detail and a comprehensive list of suggested blends for conditions and ailments is provided. The book is a simple yet wonderful reference tool written by an acclaimed aromatherapist and makes a great companion to your collection of aromatherapy products. 
1912 Catalogue of the London County and Westminster Bank Library
Hardback with dark green cloth. No d/j. Covers with usual wear and scuffs, otherwise good tight copy with bright clean pages. Published October 1912. 708pp. NZD 6.50 / P & P: B A reference book... on books...! A fascinating insight into what London libraries carried over 100 years ago. Which authors were popular..? What magazines could be browsed there..? EVERY book the library had on its shelves, catalogued here, indexed by topic with authors and titles listed alphabetically. Well over 20 thousand items listed... Most of these were no doubt first editions... Some Aladdin's cave for a 21st century book collector...!!! 
A Concise Dictionary of Egyptian Archaeology
A Handbook for Students and Travellers by M. Brodrick and A.A. Morton Large paperback in excellent, as NEW condition. Random House (1996). 196pp. NZD 6.00 / P & P: B First published in 1902, A Concise Dictionary of Egyptian Archaeology is a treasury of information of the art, tools and handiwork of the Ancient Egyptians cataloguing the riches yielded by their efforts. Authors Brodrick and Morton compiled this Dictionary for the traveller who wishes to visit the country and its monuments, or for someone who starts to study Egyptian archaeology and history, it serves as an extensive reference tool illustrating Near Eastern architecture - including objects from the public and private life of the Egyptians. 
The Romance Of Heraldry - C.W. Scott-Giles
Vintage hardback with blue cloth in VG+ condition. Some age spotting on prelims and fep's. No d/w. Gilt stamp on front board and gilt lettering on spine. Nice book plate on inside frond cover. First Edition published by J.M. Dent (1929). 234pp inc. index. NZD 8.50 / P & P: C Profusely illustrated by the author. Contents: - THE SHORTHAND OF HISTORY - ROMA DEA AND BRITANNIA - THE STANDARDS OF THE ENGLISH - HASTINGS AND THE CONQUEST - THE LIONS OF ENGLAND - THE CRUSADES - JOHN AND HENRY III - THE HAMMERING OF THE CELTS - EDWARD III AND THE BLACK PRINCE - THE FRENCH WARS - THE BIRTH OF THE FACTIONS - RICHARD Il - THE RIVAL ROSES - THE WARS OF THE ROSES - UNDER THE TUDOR ROSE - GLORIANA . - GREAT BRITAIN - THE ROYAL REPUBLIC - EMPIRE AND INDUSTRY - HERALDRY IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Charles Wilfrid Scott-Giles was a leading authority on heraldry, and wrote a number of books and articles on the subject. 
The Big Book of Internet Answers
The Big Book of Internet Answers By Clive Parker & Paul Winslow NZD 3.50 / P & P: A Paperback in excellent condition. Published by Paragon. 256pp. Happy to combine purchases for post. Your complete guide trouble-free Net access. 
Three Masquerades - Marilyn Waring
Essays on Equality, Work and Human Rights Large paperback in excellent condition. Published by Auckland University Press (1996). 206pp. inc. Index. NZD 6.50 / P & P: B Marilyn Waring probes the world behind the mask in the three essays presented in this volume. The first essay examines the mask that women who hold parliamentary office are forced to wear. It questions the reasons behind women being trapped by institutionalism, the effect this has on their ability to make progress on issues important to them and the effect it has on self-image. The personal anecdotal style of this book makes it highly readable. It would make a good addition to an international law collection and as a text illuminating the field of international human rights. If you wanted to make sure that your collection contained numerous points of view on world economics and politics this book would surely be an original. 
The Sensible Girl's Guide to Emigrating Elegantly - Sally Corner
Paperback in excellent, as new condition. Numerous illustrations by the author. Published by A & C Black (2010). 328pp. NZD 6.00 / P & P: B 385,000 people left the UK in 2007 for a new life overseas, and women in their 20s and 30s were one of the biggest groups among them. In this book, Sally Corner passes on tips and advice for women on the move, based on her own experience of moving from London to Perth, the most remote city on earth. While dealing helpfully with the practicalities of emigration, The Sensible Girl's Guide to Emigrating Elegantly also focuses on the highly emotional mental journey that women experience when starting a new life overseas. Sally's lively and down-to-earth tone will inspire confidence in the readers whilst encouraging and amusing them with check lists, quizzes, questionnaires, and illustrations. Divided into two sections, the book looks at life before and after emigration. The opening chapters will help readers work out whether taking the plunge really is for them. If so, the rest of the book will lead them elegantly through everything they need to know to make life in their new country a great 
Time to Emigrate - George Walden
Paperback in excellent, near new condition. Published by Gibson Square (2007). 286pp. NZD 6.00 / P & P: B In an explosive new book, "Time to Emigrate?", the author George Walden concludes that the future is so uncertain and pessimistic for millions of middle class families that the only secure option is to emigrate. This sober factual overview of day to day life in Britain, by a former government minister, MP and father of three children shows how middle-income earners such as nurses, small businessmen, police officers and teachers are hardest hit and are no longer represented by Government or the authorities. Written as a letter from a father concerned about his children's future and the impending pessimism within our country, Walden outlines a series of breaking points to life in Britain. The idea for "Time to Emigrate?" first came about when one of George Walden's sons asked him whether he should emigrate. He set about writing down a few of his thoughts in a letter. The notes grew and grew. When Walden discovered that many of his son's generation were considering the same question he decided to use his notes for a book, "Time to Emigrate?" an exceptionally provocative book that will be furiously debated in the media as he attacks the onslaught of multiculturalism. Sadly, his thoughts were proven to be far too close to today's reality as we now know, years later... 
The Road Ahead - Bill Gates
Paperback in excellent condition. Published by Penguin Books. 332pp inc. index. NZD 5.50 / P & P: B The Harvard dropout who founded Microsoft based on his vision of a personal computer in every home and on every desk offers a clearly written, accessible book which describes how the tools of the future will change the way we make choices about everything, from what we buy to how we choose our friends to how we protect our families in an increasingly complicated world. The Road Ahead touches on aspects of life that are close to everyone. Bill Gates, who is famous around the world for his successful computer business, Microsoft, gives readers fascinating insights into how personal computers are going to continue to change our lives in the future and how the Internet will continue to evolve. Gates is optimistic and enthusiastic, taking the reader into a world of the near future—a world where less paper is used, where teachers share their work and reach more students than ever before, where companies can hold meetings around the world without anyone having to leave the office, where a house can recognize its owner and play his or her favourite music to welcome the person home. The Road Ahead is also Gates’ view of how the Internet, also known as the Information Highway, will continue to affect everybody living in the world. Gates isn’t blind to the problems that might arise in the future, but he stresses the fact that the computer is nothing more than a useful tool, and must be treated as such. 
Winning Backgammon - John Leet
Paperback in excellent NEW condition. 81 b&w Illustrations. Sterling (1998). 128pp inc. index. NZD 7.50 / P & P: C Backgammon is one of the most misunderstood and underrated games, often being labelled as a game of chance in which the winner is determined by the luck of the dice. In actuality, backgammon, when properly played, is a challenging game involving a great deal of skill. Learn the secrets of winning consistently, in this illustrated manual. An explanation of the rules and mechanics of the game, including the often ignored use of the doubling cube, is followed by instruction in various strategies. First, master basic strategy, including blocking, caterpillaring, and mental aspects of the game. Next, see how the correct doubling strategy can make or break a player's success. The use of the roll-over-the once-per-game option of either rolling again or forcing your opponent to roll again--is also fully explained, followed by the recommended opening and early-game moves and strategies for the mid-game, the end-game, and bearing-off. The problematic back-game is detailed, as is the correct set, match, and tournament strategy. Backgammon variants, including chouette, acey-deucy, and the beaver, are also explained. With a history going back more than 5,000 years, backgammon is the oldest game in civilization. With the strategies included here, anyone can become a future master of this ancient pastime. |