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The Little Book of J.R.R. Tolkien: Wit and Wisdom from the creator of Middle Earth by ORANGE HIPPO
17.00 NZD
Category: Gift | Series: The\Little Book Of... Ser.
Packed with facts about Tolkien's life and labours, this little volume includes extracts from his works, letters and interviews, as well as from his contemporaries and admirers. A renowned scholar of the English language, Tolkien is today celebrated as the father of the high fantasy genre. Drawing on hi ...Show more
The Little Book of Oscar Wilde - Wit and Wisdom to Live By by Orange Orange Hippo!
15.00 NZD
Category: Gift | Series: The\Little Book Of... Ser.
Flamboyant and witty, Oscar Wilde was famous for being famous. The toast of late-nineteenth London society, he once boasted he could speak spontaneously on any subject, and his writings were as varied as his captivating conversation. One of the leading playwrights of his age, he also found fame as a poe ...Show more
The Little Book of Paris: The Romance Capital of the World by ORANGE HIPPO!
15.00 NZD
Category: Gift | Series: The\Little Books of Cities Ser.
A compilation of some of the things that make Paris one of the most beautiful, iconic cities in the world and makes Parisians some of the most feared and fascinating hosts. Includes a look at the city's history and iconic culture. Paris has long been in the top three of the most visited cities in the wo ...Show more
The Little Book of Resilience: For When Life Gets a Little Tough by Orange Hippo!
17.00 NZD
Category: Feel-good | Series: The\Little Book Of... Ser.
We live in turbulent times, and it often seems as if we've only just got used to the world as it is before it changes beyond all recognition yet again. In our hectic, fact-paced lives, the ability to adapt to changing circumstances is a must - and also much easier said than done.The Little Book of Resil ...Show more
The Little Book of Running by Orange Hippo (General Editor)
15.00 NZD
Category: Gift | Series: The\Little Book Of... Ser.
This handy trivia book is packed with everything you need to know about running, including potted history, quirky facts, sayings and hints about the planet's most popular exercise form. It includes running philosophy and advice on how to get more out of your daily run. From science to humour, tips to t ...Show more
The Little Book of Shakespeare: Timeless Wit and Wisdom by Orange Hippo!
17.00 NZD
Category: Gift | Series: The\Little Books of Literature Ser.
Full of the Bard's clever insights, witty asides and timeless nuggets of wisdom, and complemented by facts about his life and talents. 'He was "not of an age, but for all time".' (Shakespeare's contemporary Ben Jonson) No writer, before or since, has matched Shakespeare in terms of influence, critical a ...Show more
The Little Book of Sherlock Holmes - Elementary Wit and Wisdom by Orange Orange Hippo!
15.00 NZD
Category: Gift | Series: The\Little Book Of... Ser.
The greatest detective who never lived. Since his first appearance in 1887, Sherlock Holmes continues to entertain and fascinate us. With his deerstalker hat, pipe and magnifying glass, not to mention his incredible powers of observation and deduction, he has has pitted his wits against thieves, spies, ...Show more
The Little Book of Shit Baby Names: And Other Pearls of Parenting Wisdom by Orange Hippo!
15.00 NZD
Category: Humour | Series: The\Little Book Of... Ser.
The perfect parenting companion... Not suitable for children. Mums and Dads have always yearned for a rule book, a hitchhikers' guide if you will, that spelled out for them how to raise their children properly so they grow up to be well-rounded, decent and likeable adults. Well, that book doesn't exist. ...Show more
The Little Guide to Abba: Thank You For the Music by Orange Hippo!
15.00 NZD
Category: Feel-good | Series: The\Little Books of Music Ser.
A celebration of everything the Scandinavian pop group represents: pop music, 70s style, influence on hundreds of subsequent acts and an enduring legacy. ABBA blasted their way onto the global pop scene with a Eurovision Song Contest win in 1974. The song, 'Waterloo', the band's tenth single, was a top ...Show more
The Little Guide to David Bowie - Words of Wit and Wisdom from the Starman by Malcolm Croft; Orange Hippo!
17.00 NZD
Category: Gift | Series: The\Little Book Of... Ser.
Beloved by millions of fans the world, David Bowie was the ultimate icon, the perfect pop package that united sound with vison. In his fifty-year career, and across more than 26 studio albums, Bowie sold more than 140 million records, malking him one of the most successful artists of all time. Since hi ...Show more
The Little Guide to Elton John: Wit, Wisdom and Wise Words from the Rocket Man by Orange Hippo!
15.00 NZD
Category: Feel-good | Series: The\Little Books of Music Ser.
Sir Elton Hercules John has enjoyed a phenomenal career filled with success, excess and achievement. His farewell tour was announced as more than 300 dates across all corners of the glode for years. Illness, Covid-19 and other extenuating circumstances conspired to prolong it, but the Farewell Yellow Br ...Show more
The Queen 1926-2022 - In Her Own Words by Orange Hippo!
17.00 NZD
Category: Gift | Series: The\Little Books of People Ser.
The 170 quotes inside capture Queen Elizabeth II's personal reflections on everything from history, world affairs and the monarchy to service, sacrifice and the family.