New books on display at Hurunui District Library from 3 July - 10 July

 ”Where underpants come from” by Joe Bennett

When Joe Bennett bought a five-pack of ‘Made in China’ underpants in his local Christchurch hypermarket for $8.59, he wondered who on earth could be making any money, let alone profit, from the exchange. How many processes and middlemen are involved? Where and how are the pants made? And who decides on the absorbent qualities of the gusset? Where Underpants Come From tells you all you need to know -in fact, probably more - about this mystery of global commerce. Funny, wise and insightful, it is another wonderful journey from the bestselling author of A Land of Two Halves and Mustn’t Grumble. [Cover]

 “Eggs : 150 great recipes” by Alex Barker

The definitive guide to identifying, preparing and cooking all types of eggs, including delicious dishes shown in more than 800 stunning step-by-step photographs to instruct and inspire. Includes failsafe techniques for boiling, poaching, frying, baking, scrambling and coddling and for making foolproof soufflés, omelettes, frittatas, sauces, pastries, roulades, meringues and batters. [Cover]

 

 “Chosen by a horse” By Susan RichardsTo reserve any of these items please contact your local library or email info@hurunuilibraries.govt.nz
 

 

When Susan Richard agrees to take on one of the abused horses just rescued by the local Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals a new chapter opens in her turbulent life. Caring for this trusting creature she begins a relationship that will change her view of the world. Susan Richards lost her mother at the age of five and was raised by uncaring relatives; married, unhappily divorced she had also become an alcoholic. At forty-three she found herself living with just horses for company. Beautifully-written poignant and often sharply funny this memoir is an inspiring must-read for anyone who ever loved a horse and anyone who has ever lost their lost their way in life. [Cover]

 

 “The complete guide to decorating with ceramic tile” by Jerri Farris

Includes the basics and traditional techniques as well as fresh projects for revamping tile walls with designer accent tiles, dressing up drab surfaces with fresh decorative tile, creating wall art with mosaic tiles, designing with large or three-dimensional tiles, using tile to add an artistic element to any room, and working with specialty tile. [Cover]

 

 “Anything goes” by Billy Hopkins

 

 

It’s December 1963 when Billy Hopkins and his wife Laura arrive home in Manchester after five years in Africa. The world has changed beyond recognition: it’s the swinging sixties, with headlines full of the Beatles and the pill, LSD and mini skirts. Billy’s youngest son still believes in Santa Claus and while his daughter’s reading Jackie, she’s not even a teenager yet, so Billy’s not too worried about the impact of modern society on his family. He’s more concerned about the welfare of his increasingly forgetful father and about the daily challenges he faces as a college lecturer. When the four junior Hopkins start to choose their own, unexpected paths in life, though, Billy finds it harder than usual to see the funny side of things… [Cover]

 

 

 

 

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