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Good condition.Kingsolver's national bestseller paints an intimate portrait of a crisis-ridden family amid the larger backdrop of an African nation in chaos. Readers are invited to examine how the tragedy of the Price family mirrors the political unrest in the Congo and how the novel views … View moreGood condition.Kingsolver's national bestseller paints an intimate portrait of a crisis-ridden family amid the larger backdrop of an African nation in chaos. Readers are invited to examine how the tragedy of the Price family mirrors the political unrest in the Congo and how the novel views religion and marriage.
Barbara Kingsolver is the author of ten bestselling works of fiction, including the novels Unsheltered, Flight Behavior, The Lacuna, The Poisonwood Bible, Animal Dreams, and The Bean Trees, as well as books of poetry, essays, and creative nonfiction. Her work of narrative nonfiction is the influential bestseller Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life. Kingsolver's work has been translated into more than twenty languages and has earned literary awards and a devoted readership at home and abroad. She was awarded the National Humanities Medal, our country's highest honor for service through the arts, as well as the Dayton Literary Peace Prize for the body of her work. She lives with her family on a farm in southern Appalachia.
Good condition. London, the week before Christmas, 2007. Over seven days we follow the lives of seven major characters: a hedge fund manager trying to bring off the biggest trade of his career; a professional footballer recently arrived from Poland; a young lawyer with little work and too much time… View moreGood condition. London, the week before Christmas, 2007. Over seven days we follow the lives of seven major characters: a hedge fund manager trying to bring off the biggest trade of his career; a professional footballer recently arrived from Poland; a young lawyer with little work and too much time to speculate; a student who has been led astray by Islamist theory; a hack book-reviewer; a schoolboy hooked on skunk and reality TV; and a Tube train driver whose Circle Line train joins these and countless other lives together in a daily loop. With daring skill, the novel pieces together the complex patterns and crossings of modern urban life. Greed, the dehumanising effects of the electronic age and the fragmentation of society are some of the themes dealt with in this savagely humorous book. The writing on the wall appears in letters ten feet high, but the characters refuse to see it - and party on as though tomorrow is a dream. Sebastian Faulks probes not only the self-deceptions of this intensely realised group of people, but their hopes and loves as well. As the novel moves to its gripping climax, they are forced, one by one, to confront the true nature of the world they inhabit.
Picture and words from Louise Thomas.
"It's not enough to catch your dinner, you also have to stop your mates from nabbing it. I was pretty pleased with this photo from Henley Lake in Masterton. I've entered it in the NZ Geo competition, but even if I don't get anywhere, I … View morePicture and words from Louise Thomas.
"It's not enough to catch your dinner, you also have to stop your mates from nabbing it. I was pretty pleased with this photo from Henley Lake in Masterton. I've entered it in the NZ Geo competition, but even if I don't get anywhere, I still think it's a cracker. Three black shags/māpunga (Phalacrocorax carbo) fighting over an eel."
Great winter read. Good condition. Tolkien's writing has a timeless quality [and] the haunting undertones of other great masters." -USA Today
Orders from Berlin is a compelling thriller laced with Simon Tolkien's signature writing style, praised by the LA Times as "half … View moreGreat winter read. Good condition. Tolkien's writing has a timeless quality [and] the haunting undertones of other great masters." -USA Today
Orders from Berlin is a compelling thriller laced with Simon Tolkien's signature writing style, praised by the LA Times as "half Christie and half Grisham"
With the publication of The Inheritance, Simon Tolkien was lauded as a naturally gifted storyteller who possesses a terrific command of language and a unique perception into the darker sides of human nature. Now, Simon takes readers back to the case that started it all for Trave, the hero of his last two critically acclaimed novels.
It's September of 1940. France has fallen and London is being bombed day and night. Almost single-handedly Winston Churchill maintains the country's morale. Britain's fate hangs in the balance and the intelligence agencies on both sides of the Channel are desperate for anything that could give them the edge.
Albert Morrison, ex-chief of MI6, is pushed over the banister outside his London apartment. He falls to his death at the feet of his daughter, Ava, but it is too dark for her to see the attacker before he escapes. Two Scotland Yard detectives attend the crime scene: Inspector Quaid and his junior assistant, Detective Trave. Quaid is convinced that this is a simple open-and-shut case involving a family dispute. But Trave is not so sure. Following a mysterious note in the dead man's pocket, Trave discovers that Morrison was visited by Alec Thorn, deputy head of MI6, on the day of his death. Could Thorn--who is clearly carrying a flame for Morrison's daughter--be involved in a plot to betray his country that Morrison tried to halt, and if so, can Trave stop it in time in this gripping and intelligent thriller?
We've had such an amazing response to Bright Spots that we've decided to extend it for another week!
Now that it's the school holidays, why not get the kids or grandkids involved!
Celebrate the most colourful, quirky and joyful places in your community by snapping a photo or … View moreWe've had such an amazing response to Bright Spots that we've decided to extend it for another week!
Now that it's the school holidays, why not get the kids or grandkids involved!
Celebrate the most colourful, quirky and joyful places in your community by snapping a photo or two of a Bright Spot and sharing it here. There are 10 prizes of $250 Resene ColorShop vouchers and $250 Prezzy® cards up for grabs so you can create your own Bright Spot!
Soroptimist Kāpiti is pleased to announce that applications for the Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship 2024 for second chance education are now open.
Hi neighbours,
I have created a Neighborly group for members interested in the dōTERRA essential oils and share information about the oils: www.neighbourly.co.nz...
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Multiple importers are recalling specific batches of Durra brand Tahina and Halawa products due to the possible presence of Salmonella. Affected products should not be consumed. There have been no reports of associated illness in New Zealand. If you have consumed any of these products and have any … View moreMultiple importers are recalling specific batches of Durra brand Tahina and Halawa products due to the possible presence of Salmonella. Affected products should not be consumed. There have been no reports of associated illness in New Zealand. If you have consumed any of these products and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.
READ MORE: www.mpi.govt.nz...
Dear all if you haven't read Joan's story have a look at her give a little page. Warm generous woman, great teacher who could do with some help. As someone who has know her for 25 years - I am running a movie fundraiser at the shoreline. It's the opening night of a great movie- hope … View moreDear all if you haven't read Joan's story have a look at her give a little page. Warm generous woman, great teacher who could do with some help. As someone who has know her for 25 years - I am running a movie fundraiser at the shoreline. It's the opening night of a great movie- hope you can join us. Contact me- linden sprunt 021902245. The image looks Hmmm. July 13th 7.30 at shorline. Tickets $25
Create a dramatic entrance using a red door in your favourite Resene red.
Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Hi - I'm Tim Costley, National Party Candidate for the Ōtaki Electorate. I am a guy who is known for getting things done. Who turns up and works hard and can deliver for all of us here in Horowhenua and Kāpiti.
I have spent the last 22 years serving in our Air Force as a pilot and in … View moreHi - I'm Tim Costley, National Party Candidate for the Ōtaki Electorate. I am a guy who is known for getting things done. Who turns up and works hard and can deliver for all of us here in Horowhenua and Kāpiti.
I have spent the last 22 years serving in our Air Force as a pilot and in various leadership roles, serving both at home and overseas.
I’m motivated by helping people, from the charity I founded over 13 years ago for Air Force families, to work here at home helping our local community.
Now I want to bring my skills and experience to serve our community more broadly as your next local MP.
Authorised by Tim Costley, 31 Redwood Grove, Levin
A helpful tool created by Aucklander, Tony Lu, allows users to find out the possible salary for jobs they are considering applying for, saving time for possible applicants and the employer too. But do you think that all salaries should be visible to the public?
Share your vote and comment below … View moreA helpful tool created by Aucklander, Tony Lu, allows users to find out the possible salary for jobs they are considering applying for, saving time for possible applicants and the employer too. But do you think that all salaries should be visible to the public?
Share your vote and comment below - type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.
For only $15 a ticket, you could win this fully furnished home in South Island’s stunning Wānaka!
Worth over $1.5 million and built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this brand new abode features four bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and dining area for … View moreFor only $15 a ticket, you could win this fully furnished home in South Island’s stunning Wānaka!
Worth over $1.5 million and built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this brand new abode features four bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and dining area for year-round entertainment and comfort, plus incredible lake and mountain views!
Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours for only $15! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today.
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