The Trade Me phenomenon doesn’t show any sign of slowing down so it’s no surprise that there are now how-to books on the market covering the uniquely Kiwi world of online auctions. The name of this book is a bit of a mouthful but looking beyond that I expected big things from the guide, which […]
■ REVIEW: Trade Me Your Ultimate Guide
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Over the years, elite secret clubs have fascinated society as much as they have influenced it. Author Michael Bradley takes a look at what he calls the hidden story behind our economic and political hierarchy. He traces the roots of 21 secret societies and claims to have new evidence concerning arcane rituals, ties to the
■ REVIEW: The Secret Societies Handbook
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In 1994, Kathy Torpie’s world changed forever. Driving home she had the misfortune to meet up with a drunk-driver and in an instant, her body was broken and the face she had seen every time she looked in the mirror was gone. The broken limbs and shattered facial bones eventually healed but the scars left
■ REVIEW: Losing Face
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If you’re a puzzled puzzle fan, this might just be the perfect book for you. For the legions of cryptic crossword fans out there, uncovering the method of solving the clue is just as rewarding as finding the actual answer. However, if you’re one of those puzzlers who find cryptic crosswords akin to a foreign
■ REVIEW: Cryptic Crosswords Unmasked
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New Zealand motorsport legend Chris Amon once described Ron Roycroft leading the New Zealand Grand Prix in 1957 as one of the five most significant events that helped shape motor racing in this country. The Depression, World War 2, lack of money and an equal lack of suitable cars were all obstacles that presented themselves
■ REVIEW: Up to Speed: The Roycroft Years in New Zealand Racing
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Michael Cullen, please cover your eyes. Are we ready? No peeking now. Okay, we all pay taxes and I think it’s safe to say none of us is thrilled about it. How about paying no taxes? Peter Sibbald claims he can have us Kiwis doing just that in his book Pay Zero Taxes. In his
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Blonde bombshell Marilyn Monroe may have tried to convince us diamonds are a girl’s best friend but she was wrong. This little book is truly a girl’s best friend. Inspired by the classic bird-spotter’s bibles of the past, this little pocket or handbag sized book is a handy guide to blokes in all their glory.
■ REVIEW: The Spotter’s Guide to the Male Species
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Genuine, true blue adventurers aren’t exactly a dime dozen but here in New Zealand we seem to have more than our fair share. There was Sir Ed with his mountaineering and tractor-driving escapades, Charles Upham’s bravery and grit. And, of course, Peter Blake — a good Kiwi bloke who much like Sir Ed before him, took
■ REVIEW: The Last Great Adventure of Sir Peter Blake
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If you’ve ever had an attack of the “never agains” the morning after the night before, this could be the book for you. Author Jane Scrivner, who established the British School of Complementary Therapy in 1991, has put together an easy-to-follow, comprehensive book covering how to prime your body before drinking, advice for how to
■ REVIEW: The Quick-fix Hangover Detox
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Written with the newbie in mind, It’s Never Too Late to Love a Computer is a straightforward guide to getting started with a computer. The information on how to choose the best computer for your needs is well put together and even includes a test-drive check list so you can keep track of what you
