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  • Audiobook

    Fall of Magic, The

    Series Audiobook 1 - The Master's Core

    Unabridged

    11 hours 32 min

    The world still carries its wounds from the first age as it heals from the devastation caused by the War of Strife and Sorrow. A new danger looms, threatening to plunge the world of Auro into an age of darkness, yet amidst the gloom, there exists hope—a fragile thing, either rewarded or punished by fate.A once noble prince, infected by the corruption of the fade, leads his sinister army across the ... Read more

    $18.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Common Phrases

    And the Amazing Stories Behind Them

    by Max Cryer ...
    In day-to-day speech we use words and phrases without a passing thought as to why we use them or where they come from. Max Cryer changes all that by showing how fascinating the English language really is. Did you know that the former host of Today, Jane Pauley, claims to have coined the term “bad hair day,” or that a CBS engineer named Charley Douglass invented the name and use of “canned laughter ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

  • The Cat’s Out of the Bag

    Truth and Lies About Cats

    by Max Cryer ...
    From ancient times cats have occupied a special place in many cultures around the world. They have generated a fascinating array of words and expressions, as well as poems, books, movies, cartoons and artworks. Max Cryer celebrates cats and all they have given to us. Explores their attributes, night vision, sense of smell, sleep requirements, life expectancy and more. Everything you ever wanted to ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • The Godzone Dictionary

    Of Favourite New Zealand Words and Phrases

    by Max Cryer ...
    The Godzone Dictionary is a concise A – Z of the words and phrases that make our New Zealand language so distinctive and individual, from Aotearoa and Avondale spiders to Zambuck and Zespri.Never stuffy or academic, Max Cryer brings his expert knowledge and sly wit to a book that is sure to be a reference for many years to come. Sweet as! ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Is It True?

    The facts behind the things we have been told

    by Cryer, Max ...
    In Is It True?, Max Cryer explores the truth or otherwise of facts and beliefs we may have always been told are true, but which on closer examination may not be. In a wide-ranging book encompassing social history, language, music, politics, the natural world and much more, we discover the truth behind some of our most cherished beliefs. Always fresh and amusing, Max Cryer will take you on a ... Read more

    $8.29 USD

  • The Nonprofit Career Guide

    How to Land a Job That Makes a Difference

    by Shelly Cryer ...
    FINALIST 2008 Book of the Year Awards, Career Category, ForeWord MagazineA must read for anyone hoping to launch a nonprofit career! Nonprofits need talented, creative people with all types of skills and experiences. The Nonprofit Career Guide will help you find the best opportunity for you and your interests. This hands-on guide is filled with practical advice from real people working at all ... Read more

    $17.29 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Cosmic Orgasm: Awakening Through Hypnosis

    by Megan Cryer ...
    Cosmic Orgasm: Awakening Through Hypnosis is a personal and spiritual exploration of healing, consciousness, and the journey back to the Authentic Self.Written from lived experience, guided meditation, and hypnosis, this book reflects on how trauma, silence, and self-judgement shape our inner lives - and howa awareness, stillness, and compassion can lead us toward healing. The narrative unfolds in ... Read more

    $7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    How To: Be Funny (narrated by a comedian)

    Narrated by Bob Cryer ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 8 min

    Here are incredible, candid interviews with some of the biggest names in comedy. Barry Cryer from I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue, Monty Python's Michael Palin, and BBC1's Stewart Lee, amongst others, talk about the ins and outs of how to be funny. Hosted by Barry Cryer's son, Bob, who is a successful writer and actor in his own right, this audiobook provides a unique guide to the art of being funny ... Read more

    $5.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Social Work Practice with Fathers

    Engagement, Assessment, and Intervention

    Series series Behavioral Science and Psychology (R0)
    Social workers need to work with fathers across many service systems, but lack guidance on how to do so, and most engagement, assessment, and intervention work for family-serving systems is mother- and child-focused. Father-inclusive readings and resources are also limited. Drawing on the expertise of well-regarded research and practice experts in the field, this comprehensive book provides ... Read more

    $80.09 USD

  • An Introduction to International Criminal Law and Procedure

    Written by a team of international lawyers with extensive academic and practical experience of international criminal law, the fourth edition of this leading textbook offers readers comprehensive coverage and a high level of academic rigour while maintaining its signature accessible and engaging style. Introducing the readers to the fundamental concepts of international criminal law, as well as ... Read more

    $45.99 USD

  • Curious English Words and Phrases

    The Truth Behind the Expressions We Use

    by Max Cryer ...
    Have you ever wondered where terms like ‘end of your tether’, ‘gets my goat’ or ‘letting ones hair down’ come from? Or why we call some people ‘geezers’, ‘sugar daddies’ or ‘lounge lizards’? Or where the words ‘eavesdropping’, ‘nickname’ and ‘D-Day’ come from? They are just a few of the many words and phrases that language expert Max Cryer examines in this fact-filled and fun new book. Max ... Read more

    $8.69 USD

  • Preposterous Proverbs: Why fine words butter no parsnips

    by Max Cryer ...
    Proverbs ... weve all grown up with them and we probably repeat them without much thought. Yes, a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush and absence makes the heart grow fonder, but these sayings have almost become clichés and it is the same in every country and culture. Such pearls of wisdom play a key role in the moral guidance of societies everywhere. Sometimes the wisdom is distinctly odd, ... Read more

    $7.19 USD