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From #1 New York Times bestselling author James Rollins, the latest riveting, deeply imaginative thriller in the Sigma Force series, told with his trademark blend of cutting-edge science, historical mystery, and pulse-pounding action. It begins in Africa . . . A United Nations re...lief team in a small village in the Congo makes an alarming discovery. An unknown force is leveling the evolutionary playing field. Men, women, and children have been reduced to a dull, catatonic state. The environment surrounding them-plants and animals-has grown more cunning and predatory, evolving at an exponential pace. The insidious phenomenon is spreading from a cursed site in the jungle - known to locals as the Kingdom of Bones -and sweeping across Africa, threatening the rest of the world. What has made the biosphere run amok Is it a natural event Or more terrifyingly, did someone engineer it Commander Gray Pierce and Sigma Force are prepared for the extraordinary and have kept the world safe, vigilance for which they have paid a tragic personal price. Yet, even these brilliant and seasoned scientific warriors do not understand what is behind this frightening development-or know how to stop it. As they race to find answers, the members of Sigma quickly realize they have become the prey. To head off global catastrophe, Sigma Force must risk their lives to uncover the shattering secret at the heart of the African continent-a truth that will illuminate who we are as a species and where we may be headed . . . sooner than we know. Mother Nature-red in tooth and claw-is turning against humankind, propelling the entire world into the Kingdom of Bones.
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At 21, Sophia Golfinopoulos was living paycheck to paycheck, renting an overpriced apartment, and overwhelmed with consumer debt. When she lost her job, it was the wake-up call she needed to sort out her finances. Along the way, she learned how to save while still having a life, ...the easiest ways to get out of debt, and how to be a conscious consumer.
In Mindful with Money, she shares her personal finance journey, how she removed her subconscious blocks to manifesting money and attracting abundance, and the knowledge she's gained from working in the financial industry across insurance, tax, and banking. Honest and realistic, you'll find plenty of inspiration for your own finances, and discover that you don't need to be rich to be financially stable.
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By Lai, Remy
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- RRP: $18.99
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18 May 21
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Every Saturday, Pawcasso trots into town with a basket, a shopping list, and cash in paw to buy groceries for his family. One day, he passes by Jo's house, where she's peering out the window, bored and lonely. When Jo sets out to follow him, a group of kids from school mistake he...r for Pawcasso's owner and, excited to make new friends, she reluctantly hides the truth. But what starts as a Chihuahua-sized lie quickly grows into a Great Dane-sized problem when Pawcasso gets his own internet fan club ... Trapped in a web of lies, will Jo risk her new friendships by telling the truth? From the award-winning creator of Pie in the Sky comes a heartwarming and hilarious story about an unexpected friendship between the loneliest girl in class and the coolest canine in town. 'Will steal your heart and melt it into a puddle of warm fuzzies. Dog-lovers and art-fans - this is the book for you!' Oliver Phommavanh, author of Thai-riffic!, Con-nerd and Natural Born Loser
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By Kelly, Helen
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- RRP: $50.00
- $39.00
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14 May 21
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When Helen Kelly died on a Wellington spring night in October 2016, with her partner by her side and a bunch of peonies, the first of the season, by her bed, Aotearoa New Zealand lost an extraordinary leader. Kelly was the first female head of the country's trade union movement, ...but she was also much more- a visionary who believed that all workers, whether in a union or not, deserved to be given a fair go; a fighter from a deeply communist family who never gave up the struggle; a strategist and orator who invoked strong loyalty; a woman who could stir fierce emotions. Her battles with famous people were the stuff of headlines. She took on Peter Jackson, the country's icon. She was accused in parliament of doing 'irreparable damage' to the union movement, and by employers of exploiting the bereaved families of dead workers. While many saw her as a hero, to others she was 'that woman', a bloody pain in the neck. In this brilliant book, award-winning journalist Rebecca Macfie takes you not only into Kelly's life but into a defining period in the country's history, when old values were replaced by the individualism of neo-liberalism, and the wellbeing and livelihood of workers faced unremitting stress. Through it all, Helen Kelly stood as an electrifying figure.
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A story once related by William Baucke who lived on the Chatham Islands over 100 years ago. This remarkable tale tells how a group of men, stranded when out albatross hunting, made a waka out of bird feathers, and safely returned home to Rekura. Much research has gone into the re...telling of this story
in text suitable for modern day readers.
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Out of the worlds one billion full time workers only 15% are engaged in our work. That means a massive 85% of us are unhappy in our jobs.
Is it possible to do work we love and get paid for it? Why do so many of us dislike our job and what's the impact on our health and happiness...? Society models a version of career success that revolves around status, titles and salary not passion, purpose and happiness.
This book uncovers the secret to finding work you love and if that's not your current job, how to find a new one. Including 20 case studies from everyday people who've done just that.
Master the art of work-life balance and get the job you've dreamed of. Discover the joy of finding meaning and purpose in the work that you do, working for a company that aligns with your values, with people you trust, where you get to use your skills and learn.
Experience what it feels like to jump out of bed every Monday morning knowing you make a difference and sustain high performance to continue to grow in a career you love.
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- RRP: $21.99
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24 Mar 21
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Led by a boy named Ryder, a team of six playful rescue dogs use their individual talents to protect the seaside town of Adventure Bay. The pups are occasionally joined by newer helpers: Cap'n Turbot, Robo-Dog, Everest, and Tracker.
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Joy Cowley is one of New Zealand's most beloved writers. She's written books for all ages and won lots of awards. But she struggled with literacy as a child and couldn't even read back then. A challenging family situation made life even harder. What helped Joy overcome these obst...acles and become the icon she is today? Stories did.
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- RRP: $26.99
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24 Mar 21
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Peter and his Grandpa Jack (De Niro) used to be very close, but when Grandpa moves in with the family, Peter is forced to give up his most prized possession, his bedroom. Peter will stop at nothing to get his room back, scheming with friends to devise a series of pranks to drive ...him out. But Grandpa doesn't give up easily and before long, it's an all out war! This coming of age family comedy is based on the bestselling book by Robert Kimmel Smith and is directed by Tim Hill (Alvin and the Chipmunks, HOP).
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