A combo of Jane Austen and seamonsters or zombies. Demonstrating the delights of the human imagination and the virtues of the classics being out of copyright, I guess. Yours in wonder for $7 and $10 respectively.
Making plans to be smaller
What could we do if we had 5,000 fewer books.
The sun umbrellas have arrived
And that parcel on the far right is a hammock. Oh yes.
A pick me up for the weekend
This just in. $9.
Outta space
Dava Sobel shows us the solar system. $10. We also have the delightful Gallileo's Daughter.
Marcus Aurelius
If you are the person who came in before Christmas looking for this, we have it now!
And thanks so much to the anonymous benefactors who just donated a couple of boxes of excellent books. And to everyone who believes that we don't really own these stories, but just look after them for a bit as they pass through our keeping.
Personal decorating
Maybe not tattoos. Maybe resin jewellery instead. "An essential introductory guide" and "a highly useful reference tool and source of inspiration", says Amazon. Yours for $15.
Stay calm
This classic just in. $14
Exterior decorating
No one said art would be painless. $25
Get your dabchick on
Oh look. Pretty pictures of birds. Plus words. And New Zealand-ness. A delight for $35.
Thanks very much
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.
