New For You - Quirky Books - April 2024 - Christchurch City LibrariesLike this list

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• The Hidden Histories of Flowers

  Fascinating Stories of Flora

  Bailey, Maddie

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  The Hidden Histories of Flowers reveals the captivating world of flowers.

• Hi Honey, I'm Homo!

  Sitcoms, Specials, and the Queering of American Culture

  Baume, Matt

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  Accessible, entertaining, and informative. Hi Honey, I'm Homo! is the story not only of how subversive queer comedy transformed the American sitcom, from its inception through today, but how our favourite sitcoms transformed, and continue to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Politics

  a Survivor's Guide

  Behr, Rafael

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  "An elegant diagnosis of the chronic condition facing contemporary politics - the strains on democracy - and a prescription for restoring its health." - Irish Examiner

• Black Punk Now

  Fiction, Nonfiction, and Comics

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  Curated from the perspective of Black writers with connections to the world of punk, the collection mixes media as well as generations, creating a new reference point for music-lovers, readers, and historians by capturing the present and looking…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Chinese Dress in Detail

  Chan, Sau Fong

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  A head-to-toe exploration of Chinese dress through sumptuous, detailed photography of some of the most fascinating historic and contemporary pieces in the V&A's outstanding collection.

• Anime

  a History

  Clements, Jonathan, 1971-

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  A history of Japanese anime, from early 20th century cartoons to the present day international success of filmmakers such as Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli.

• Make Your Own Board Game

  Designing, Building, and Playing An Original Tabletop Game

  Daniels, Jesse Terrance

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  After completing Make Your Own Board Game, readers are equipped with a broad understanding of game construction and flow and ready to create games that are playable and satisfying, while also expressing the makers' unique creativity and passions.

• Feijoa

  a Story of Obsession & Belonging

  Evans, Kate (Journalist)

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  Feijoa is a book about connection. Between people and plants, between individuals, between cultures, across disciplines - it celebrates the ways our lives and loves intersect in surprising ways.

• The Modern Dog Parent Handbook

  the Holistic Approach to Raw Feeding, Mental Enrichment and Keeping Your Dog Happy and Healthy

  Francois, Bryce

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  The Ultimate Guide to Total Pet Wellness.

• Fluke

  Chance, Chaos and Why Everything We Do Matters

  Klaas, Brian P. (Brian Paul), 1986-

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  A provocative new vision of how our world really works - and why chance determines everything.

• The Singers Talk

  the Greatest Singers of Our Time Discuss the One Thing They're Never Asked About: Their Voices

  Gordon, Jason Thomas

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  "This is a captivating look at both the nitty-gritty preparation and emotional energy that 'it takes [for artists] to stand up to that mic... reach down into their guts, and give everything they've got for the sake of the song.' Its star power and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• How to Be a Digital Nomad

  Build a Successful Career While Travelling the World

  Ihrig, Kayla

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  This book is both a practical guide and a holistic exploration of this unique lifestyle. It includes interviews with a diverse range of digital nomads and highlights the unique opportunities this lifestyle offers for you and your career.

• Houseplant Hookups

  All the Dirt You Need to Find the Perfect Match

  Isabel, Agatha

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  Taking its cues from the wonderful world of online dating, Houseplant Hookups explores the pros and cons of cohabitating with different houseplant

• LEGO Space

  1978-1992

  Johnson, Tim (founder of New Elementary)

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  LEGO toys have sparked creativity and joy for generations, delighting families with each and every new connection. Now, LEGO Space- 1978-1992 explores the latter half of the twentieth century.

• Ghibliotheque

  An Unofficial Guide to the Movies of Studio Ghibli

  Leader, Michael

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  An introduction to and analysis of all Studio Ghibli's films, from the hosts of the successful Ghibliotheque podcast.

• A Day in Tokyo

  a Japanese Cookbook

  Liew, Brendan

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  The best of Tokyo cuisine and culture, from AM to PM.

• The Costumes of Downton Abbey

  Marriott, Emma

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  An Official Companion to the Downton Abbey Films and TV Series: An exclusive inside look at the intricate and glamorous costuming of the popular series, with complete historical detail and beautiful imagery.

• Whotopia

  the Ultimate Guide to the Whoniverse : Featuring Familiar Voices From Across Time & Space

  Morris, Jonathan, 1973-

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  Published to coincide with three feature-length anniversary specials, the ultimate official celebration of 60 years of Doctor Who, featuring heroes, monsters, spaceships, planets and more.

• Girl Friday

  An Extraordinarily Ordinary Working Life

  Philipp, Kristine

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  Wisecracking, frank and completely relatable, Kristine Philipp's Girl Friday offers stirring insights into the personal and political contexts of working women's lives, the lengths older women must go to keep a job, the trials of walking the poverty…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Secret Life of Tartan

  How a Cloth Shaped a Nation

  Rae, Vixy

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  Tartan creates passion, generates belonging, adds fashion flair. This book is cut on the bias to give a different slant to the most celebrated of cloths.