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The Art of Literary Conversation order quantity
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Author: Louise Howland & Keith Lamb
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Now, there's a new way for readers to discuss their passions, with the release of a new game, The Art of Conversation: Literary Edition.
Following the success of their original games, creators Louise Howland and Keith Lamb have adapted the concept to offer new angles and avenues to think, and talk, about books. This game comes with 300 starter questions plus a 32-page guidebook that includes informative and comprehensive endnotes. It has been carefully developed and researched by the creators, with the assistance of well-respected literature teacher Leila Bryant - and there's plenty of scope to come up with your own questions.
Like all TAOC editions, it's not a quiz - it's not about who knows the most.
It's a communication tool that draws on your own experiences, thoughts and reactions to facilitate fascinating discussions.

 
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Author: The Topp Twins
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The Art of Children's Conversation Game order quantity
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Author: Keith Lamb & Louise Howland
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The talking game that everyone's talking about. Talk, listen, and learn with this pack of 100 cards, each with two brilliant conversation builders. Instruction sheet included.

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Eternity: Healing quotations and thoughts in times of sadness and loss order quantity
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Author: Suzanne Maher (Illustrated by Cate Edwards)
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A calm and memorably penetrating giftbook that tells two stories: one of understanding anguish and grief and the other of hope and inspiration. The perfect gift in times of sadness and loss.

The carefully selected quotations transport the reader into a world that lifts the spirit and enlightens the soul. Wonderously illustrated by Cate Edwards.

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Author: Reeda Joseph
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Who do we turn to for the best advice, gossip, and fashion tips? Our friends! And listen, ladies - we'd be nowhere without our girlfriends. So here it is--a book to celebrate our bff's who get us through life. Each colorful page features images of gal pals sharing true-to-life comments illustrating the deep bonds of true friendship.

More than just pretty pictures, Girlfriends Are Lifesavers is a tribute to the art of friendship. Laugh-out loud funny, art collector Reeda Josephs has paired each one-of-a-kind image with canny comments - lovely vintage vixens sharing the special moments of life. Filled with love, laughter, and heartfelt caring, this charming collection honors everything it means to be a true friend. Each writing reflects on a different aspect of women's friendships -- from sharing secrets to sharing tears, from being each other's cheerleaders to comforting one another with hugs, advice ... and maybe a little ... more

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Love Letters of Great Women order quantity
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Author: Ursula Doyle ed.
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From the private papers of Anne Boleyn and Jane Austen to those of Elizabeth Barrett-Browning and Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, "Love Letters of Great Women" collects together some of the most romantic letters in history. As a companion to "Love Letters of Great Men", this anthology gives the other side of the story: the secret hopes and lives of some of the greatest women in history, from writers and artists to politicians and queens. It includes letters by: Anne Boleyn; Madame du Barry (mistress of Louis XV); Edith Wharton; Mary Wordsworth; Nell Gwyn (mistress of Charles II); Elizabeth Barrett Browning; Queen Victoria; The Empress Josephine; Mary Wollstonecraft; and, Katherine Mansfield. Praise for "Love Letters of Great Men": 'The most romantic book ever'- "Daily Mail". 'Inspired by the "Sex and the City" movie...Famous men caught with pen in hand and heart in mouth' - "The Times".

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The Art of Travel Conversation order quantity
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Packed with hundreds of entertaining and thought-provoking ideas to get discussions firing, these two sets of card games are just the thing to reinvigorate the dying art of conversation. Ideal for book clubs, writing groups and social gatherings, the aim is to help articulate opinions, exchange views and stimulate conversation rather than play a competitive quiz. The literary edition asks open-ended questions like �Is there a book that took you out of your comfort zone?� or �What book best describes your relationship?� to get readers thinking about the books that matter to them. Similarly, the travel edition promotes discussion about culture, language, travel experiences and tips, posing intriguing questions like �Where is your ideal pristine wilderness?� and �When have you felt yourself to be an innocent abroad?�.

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A Little Bird Told Me - Set of 24 Affirmation Cards order quantity
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NZ$ 15.00 each
Author: Affirmations
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Welcome to the Little Affirmations Range. These cards contain 24 uplifting messages

Illustrated with gorgeous black & white drawings by Kate Knapp of Twigseed Studios. Keep them on your desk or bedside table and choose a new quote for each day to bring positive suggestion into your world.

Messages include:
Rest more.
Optimism is a great companion.
When I confronted my fear it just exploded into a jug of very sunny flowers.

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Baby Love order quantity
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NZ$ 30.00 each
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Author: Rachael Hale
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Cultivating Hope: Weekly Readings to Open Your Heart and Mind order quantity
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Author: Karen Casey
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It is hope—the ability to push past fear and open our minds to new possibilities—that empowers us to bring about positive change in our lives. Yet, amidst personal tragedy and the turmoil of world events, many of us struggle to sustain a sense of hope for tomorrow.

In Cultivating Hope, spiritual leader, recovery expert, and best-selling author Karen Casey reveals everyday ways that we can open our hearts and minds to the awesome power of hope. For each week of the year, she offers a guiding principle with an accompanying essay that, if studied and explored, can help each of us achieve inner peace and a positive outlook. Themes include how we can heal through the expression of love, gain a fresh outlook by striving to understand our anger, and free ourselves of constraint by letting go of judgment.

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Every Dog has its Day - Set of 24 Affirmation Cards order quantity
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Author: Affirmations Box Set
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Beautifully boxed set of 24 messages for a happy life. Quirky illustrations of dogs and quotes from 'doggy' wisdom. Includes a wooden stand.

Messsages include
Love unconditionally
Be of service to others
Trust your instincts
Show enthusiasm
Enjoy the company of others
Make new friends

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Heart Light Box - Set of 24 Affirmation Cards order quantity
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Author: Affirmations
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A gorgeous boxed set of 24 message cards for your soul. May these messages be words to live by ...

This little affirmations pack contains inspirational messages to light up every day. Each card is beautifully illustrated with a flower. A wooden stand is included in the set.

Messages include:
Every object, every being is a jar full of delight. -Rumi
Let the world know you as you are, not as you think you should be. -Fanny Bice
Dream lofty dreams and as you dream so you shall become. -John Ruskin

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How Not to do Things : The Corporate Saboteur's Guidebook order quantity
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Author: Mario McMillan & Richard Hollingum
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Ever wondered how, despite your hardest efforts in the office, nothing ever seems to get done? The answer is right here.

Your co-workers, managers, employees and even business partners may be better versed in the eleven principles contained in this book than you might imagine. Delightfully retro and tongue in cheek, it's the thinking person's answer to The Secret.


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Life and Love of Trees order quantity
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Author: Lewis Blackwell
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The Life & Love of Trees -- Trees are vital—without them we simply wouldn't be here. Not only essential, they have been an inspiration throughout our history. In breathtaking photographs and stories we are taken on a journey from the boreal forest at the edge of the Arctic to the rainforests girdling the planet; from ancient bristlecones to fresh-leaved seedlings; from the charming and familiar to the scary and rare. An elegantly written and highly accessible text is complemented by an extraordinary collection of images created by some of the world's leading nature photographers.

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Love Monkey order quantity
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Author: Edward Monkton
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Edward Monkton's surprisingly philosophical take on all aspects of love, life and happiness have made Monkton's drawings stylish collectors' items and a mark of good taste year in, year out.

First published 2010

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QI: The Book of General Ignorance - The Noticeably Stouter Edition order quantity
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Author: John Lloyd & John Mitchinson
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This is the indispensable compendium of popular misconceptions, misunderstandings and common mistakes culled from the hit BBC show, "QI". The noticeably stouter "QI Book of General Ignorance" sets out to show you that a lot of what you think you know is wrong. If, like Alan Davies, you still think the Henry VIII had six wives, the earth has only one moon, that George Washington was the first president of the USA, that Bangkok is the capital of Thailand, that the largest living thing is a blue whale, that Alexander Graeme Bell invented the telephone, that whisky and bagpipes come from Scotland or that Mount Everest is the world's tallest mountain, then there are at least 200 reasons why this is the book for you.

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Thanks Mum order quantity
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Author: Various
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The Art of Conversation : The perfect ice=breaker - 300 fascinating conversation starters for all ages order quantity
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Author: Louise Howland & Keith Lamb
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With 300 fascinating and conversation building questions, plus blank cards on which to write your own questions, this game is for everyone. The only knowledge needed to successfully contribute to TAOC is your own life experiences, interests and ideas. When time is short, a proper conversation is often the first commodity to be cut from our to-do lists. Yet it is necessary to understand each other and build our relationships. As well as helping people learn how to talk, TAOC places equal emphasis on learning how to listen.

First published 1995

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The Best Advice Ever Given: Life Lessons for Success in the Real World order quantity
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Author: Steven D. Price
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In need of a bit of good advice? Well here is the best advice ever recorded - a compendium of personal tips, traditional proverbs, and clever observations from the literary, political, and entertainment world.
The Best Advice Ever Given covers such diverse topics as life, love, success, forgiveness, friendship, character, health, and many more, including:
"Good advice is something a man gives when he is too old to set a bad example." - Franois de La Rochefoucauld
"The first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: Decide what you want." - Ben Stein
"Never play cards with a man called Doc. Never eat at a place called Mom's. Never sleep with a woman whose troubles are worse than your own." - Nelson Algren
"When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen." - Ernest Hemingway
"Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much." - Oscar ... more

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This Book Will Change Your Life order quantity
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Author: .
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If your life needs spicing up, this is your new bible. With over 400,000 copies sold, Benrik's brand of unhinged self-help has changed countless lives worldwide, some of them even for the better. "This Book Will Change Your Life" collects together the 365 best extreme life-changing tasks from the cult series "This Diary Will Change Your Life", and constitutes the definitive version. Road-tested by thousands of devotees, if this book doesn't change your life, you're most probably dead. Enjoy! 'Hip, visually delightful and almost endlessly engaging' - "The Guardian". 'Cheerfully nihilistic' - "The Times". 'Wonderful, zany, absorbing' - "The Observer". 'Will put a smile on even the gloomiest Monday-morning face' - "Glamour".

 
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