Achtung! German rare books Attention! When it rains it pours its the same in our business see the latest acquisitions among which were quite a few German rare books. German rare books on subjects from art, biographies, military uniforms & medals, pottery, old newpapers, socialism, rocket … Read more
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Posted in : A day at the bookshop, About books, Education, News
Tagged : art books, German rare books, rare books
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Jobs ain’t jobs
Bookshop Days My day is made up like nearly every other day, I get up at the same time do exactly the same things I go into the bookshop to finish any outstanding jobs I haven't completed over the weekend. Daily Tasks @ the bookshop My daily tasks in the bookshop usually entails answering … Read more
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stupid ideas aren’t uncommon in Newcastle
Hunter Street Newcastle Some decisions made for the betterment of the citizens of Newcastle & surrounding locations amaze me, truly they are astonishing in their stupidity. The absolute best one is the Mall in Hunter St Newcastle. From the first day that it opened it has seen the demise … Read more
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Tagged : Adamstown, Argenton, Belmont, book finding, Bookshop characters, Broadmeadow, Cojones, Fassifern, Lake Macquarie, local histories, New York, Newcastle, Paris, Railway, Toronto, used books, Yarrawonga Park
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Can I Telemarketer where to go #$%^ you bet
I'm not sure about you but there isn't a day goes past when some telemarketing company wants to help me save money. But from today I have developed a new strategy. Its no more trading on the Aussie fair go mate & the manners from yesteryear. I don't care what June Daly Watkins or … Read more
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Tagged : bookshop, Do Not Call Register, Frank Thring, hawkers, Hydraulink, Ita Buttrose, June Daly Watkins, language, Oscar Wilde, Pest Control, Phone Companies, Sir Winston Churchill, Solar Power, telemarketing
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People their stories & what makes them tick.
Hardly a day goes past that I don't meet someone that wants to write a book or has written a book. I would say that in the main they are very serious but usually after a short conversation you know who's serious who isn't, I'm always surprised at how candid they are telling details of their books … Read more
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Tagged : Authors, breast cancer, cancer, fatal disease, Lynn McCudden, self help, used books, Wake Up Call
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Support your local library our community needs it
About the Library Even though I work in a secondhand bookshop I quite often go to libraries to look at their range of books including talking books & CD's. I'm lucky enough to work and live in the town of Morisset. Plus I always look to see the books they have for sale you never know where you … Read more
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Tagged : Attend a Public Forum, book reviews, deceased estates, Featured Authors, Gosford, Hunter Valley, Kurri Kurri, Lake Macquarie Secondhand Books, local libraries, Maitland, Morisset, Morisset library, Nelson Bay, used book, Wyong
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Dr Seuss, Cat in the Hat & book collecting
Hi all, I have had the pleasure of knowing Jim and Anne for a couple of years now,and wish to express my gratitude to them for teaching me a fraction of their knowledge about books. Thank you. The reason I am writing is to share my experiences, with the help of Jim and Anne in reliving my … Read more
Posted in : About books, Authors, Childrens Books, Education, Uncategorized
Tagged : bookshop, childrens books, Dr Seuss, The Cat in The Hat, Theo LeSieg, Theodore Geisel, used books
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Some questions from bookshop and Justice of the Peace
When we work in our used bookshop it seems that lots of people think we are some kind of public library or information center, here are some of the questions we receive. Question My stock answer … Read more
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Tagged : bookshop, Justices of the Peace, Lake Macquarie, Lieutenant Colonel James Thomas MORISSET, Morisset, Morisset Peninsula, Questions, used books
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A time to learn or new tricks for old dogs
I was keen to go to the local West Lakes Seniors Computer Club, its the only place close to where I live that I can learn about Adobe Photoshop. I made my way out there at the appointed time, paid to join the computer club, paid for the course now all I have to do is wait, its only … Read more
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Tagged : Adobe, computer club, Cooranbong, Morisset, Photoshop, second hand books, secondhand books, used books
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