Useful for those Christmas gifts from distant relatives? $12
The future
If you are wondering what the future might hold, this might be the guy for you. His first book came out in 1555 and it has seldom been out of print since then apparently. But experts are sceptical, according to Wikipedia. Make your own mind up for $14 and $8 respectively.
Drinking
We do it in lots of different ways, evidently. $18
Winning
You might need this. $8
Crafty
Take your holiday pantomime party times nek level with some awesome stage effects. The mermaid is a personal favourite. $24.
Hey caller
Who doesn't love dancing and being square, folks? $18
Thinking about the New Year
The thinking of 100 philosophers in one book for $18. That is only 18 cents per philosopher. Cheap!
Some of the pics on the front page also brought this fun survey to mind.
Hooray for a new year
Now, how about a snooze? $16
Sit back and
In case you need some tips for what to do with all this time off. $11
Keep moving
In case your holidays require some rolling repairs. $7.
Back in the ole timez
Some history from the south side. With beautiful pencil drawings. $12
May not be true
Let's get metaphysical
Wanna be thinking over the hols? Perhaps a history of space (that is to say, gaps) and what the Internet might mean for our conception of heaven might be the go. $16.
Seems like Oliver Sacks (quoted on the cover) like the ending more than this reviewer on Goodreads:
"This book dies in the arse a bit - the end really isn't nearly as interesting as the start, but the start is really, really interesting."
Machines
A history of computers and what we owe to Mr Charles Babbage's desire to get things right. Yours for $14.
Or go further back in time to check out Leonardo da Vinci's efforts, including his crazy mirror writing. Yours for only $12.
In case you are feeling too warm
Or perhaps looking for inspirational tales of death-defying feats of valour.
David Lewis set off by himself from Australia in October 1972 to circumnavigate Antarctica in a 32 foot sloop. It wasn't exactly plain sailing. His book Ice Bird is one result. $16. Lots of colour photographs too.
String and sealing wax and other fancy stuff
The book bags look even more delightful with proper sealing wax and a stamp. Thanks to the anonymous benefactor who gave these to the store.
Free Christmas decorations at the store
Get them while they are hot. Just in front of the porch at 201 Ponsonby Road.
- A little Christmas tree (now gone)
- Two long strings of faux holly with baubles
- A bag of used ornaments and a set of unopened ones
- Miscellaneous fake flowers and suchlike (now gone)
- A box of christmas crackers (now gone)
It's also a sign
Move quickly people. The tree can't last.
Number up
Is this the weekend you finally get into numerology? $40
A peep of dolls
A curiosity from 1922. Twenty two stories told from a doll's perspective, together with some rather dubious history lessons. Yours for $12.
