John Reed Books

No Place To Go by LEZLIE LOWE

$29.95 AUD

Category: General

Why are public toilets so crappy? An eye-opening look at how public toilets are letting us all down and why this is a political, not just personal issue. Adults don't talk about the business of doing our business. We work on one assumption: the world of public bathrooms is problem—and politics-free. No Place To Go reveals the opposite is true. No Place To Go reveals the opposite is true. Embarking on a toilet tour from London to San Francisco to Toronto, from pay potties to deserted alleyways, No Place To Go is a marriage of urbanism, social narrative, and pop culture that shows the ways—momentous and mockable—that public toilets just don't work. Like, for the homeless, who, faced with no place to go sometimes literally take to the streets. (Ever heard of a municipal poop map?) For people with invisible disabilities, such as Crohn's disease, who stay home rather than risk soiling themselves on public transit routes. For girls who quit sports teams because they don't want to run to the edge of the pitch to pee. Peel back the layers on public bathrooms and it's clear many more people want for good access than have it. Public bathroom access is about cities, society, design, movement, and equity. The real question is: Why are public toilets so crappy? ...Show more

Politics in the Playground - The World of Early Childhood Education in Aotearoa New Zealand by Helen May

$54.95 AUD

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Freshly updated in 2019, the third edition of Politics in the Playground: The world of early childhood in Aotearoa New Zealand is a lively history of early childhood education and care in Aotearoa New Zealand in the postwar era. The book follows on from Discovery of Early Childhood (1997, 2013), which t raced the origins of institutional care and education for young children in Europe, US and New Zealand prior to state interest and serious investment.This latest edition brings the story right up to date with developments under the Labour coalition government of Jacinda Ardern.The place of children in New Zealand's social history makes this book a remarkable record of social movements. The postwar search for security, the radicalism of the 1960s and 1970s, the rise of feminism, the role of the state in social issues, increasing employment of women - all have impacted on early childhood education. The language of the debate has shifted from 'social progress' in mid-century, to the economic terminology of the 1990s, some cautious consideration of the young child citizen in the 2000s, followed by the rhetoric of 'risk', the 'vulnerable child' and a new story in this revised edition covering the 2010s.This is an account of critical issues for young children that will interest parents, policy- makers, teachers and students. ...Show more

Water Rights for Ngai Tahu by Te Maire Tau

$27.95 AUD

Category: General

There is perhaps no issue in New Zealand today more contentious than water rights. The Crown claims that no one owns water, but its use, irrigation and treatment are controlled by local governments empowered by the Crown. Since the 1990s resource consents for the taking of water, in Canterbury and South land especially, have increased dramatically and the environmental situation is reaching a breaking point. After years of discussion some kind of system regarding the ownership of water is inevitable. In Water Rights for Ngāi Tahu, Te Maire Tau considers the historical and political framework that has contributed to the current state of water rights in the Ngāi Tahu takiwā. He explores the customary, legal and Treaty frameworks that feed into the debate regarding the ownership of water. From 1844 to 1864 the Crown purchased more than 34.5 million acres of land from Ngāi Tahu, but in most purchase deeds water is not mentioned. How does this play into claims to water? Should the Treaty be relied upon? How far can kaitiakitanga take us if the goal is mana motuhake and tino rangatiratanga? In this short book Te Maire Tau lays out the historical background and context to water rights, and opens a discussion about where to proceed next in determining a Ngāi Tahu position on water. ...Show more

Australian Firefighter Tests by HOWTOBECOME

$49.95 AUD

Category: General

The Mathematics Book: Anyone Can Do it! by Helen Prochazka

$59.95 AUD

Category: General

Finally a mathematics book that has been written especially for people who have not found mathematics easy. The Mathematics Book is unique in that it is a beautiful how to do it book blended into a lavishly illustrated coffee table book created specifically for those who have not found learning mathemat ics easy or appealing. It guides through fractions, percentages, algebra, geometry, metric units and statistics helping the student (young or old) develop confidence and master problems with more than 2000 practice problems.  ...Show more

How to Become an Australian Police Officer - The Ultimate Insider's Guide to Passing the Australian Police Officer Selection Process by HOWTOBECOME

$39.95 AUD

Category: General

How to Become an Australian Police Officer is the ultimate guide to becoming a police officer in Australia. Covering a range of areas from the different police agencies throughout the country, to selection criteria and interview tips, this guide has everything you need to improve your chances of being e mployed as a police officer in Australia. This guide contains: - An explanation for each of the territories' police agencies, with guidance on which might be right for you; - Advice on starting your application and getting on the right track; - A guide to the selection criteria and application process; - Sample test questions for the assessment centre part of the application process for ALL territories; - Sample questions and tips for passing the police interview. ...Show more

How to Become an Australian Firefighter - The Ultimate Insider's Guide to Passing the Australian Firefighter Selection Process by Richard McMunn

$39.95 AUD

Category: General

How to Become an Australian Firefighter is the ultimate guide to becoming a firefighter in Australia. Covering a range of areas from the different fire services throughout the country, to selection criteria and interview tips, this guide has everything you need to improve your chances of being employed as a firefighter in Australia. This guide contains: - An explanation for each of the territories' fire services, with guidance on which might be right for you; - Advice on starting your application and getting on the right track; - A guide to the selection criteria and application process; - Sample test questions for the assessment centre part of the application process for ALL territories; - Sample questions and tips for passing the firefighter interview. ...Show more

Australian Police Tests - How to Pass the Australian Police Officer Tests for All Territories by how2become

$49.95 AUD

Category: General

Opening with an overview of the selection process used by Australian cops, you'll learn how to pass all the different types of test you'll face on your journey to becoming a Police Officer, including Literacy, Numeracy, Cognitive and Problem-Solving Tests. The main focus of the book is to practise compl eting these types of assessments in bulk - there are dozens and dozens of practice questions inside. Written by leading recruitment experts; this comprehensive guide includes: - Explanation of what the police selection process consists of; - Breakdowns of how testing differs between states; - General advice on how to succeed; - Walkthroughs for all the different types of tests, including the fitness tests; - 100s of authentic practice questions and answers. ...Show more

Storynomics by MCKEE ROBERT GERACE THOMAS

$59.95 AUD

Category: General

Storynomics: Story-Driven Marketing in the Post-Advertising World Robert McKee & Thomas Gerace's new book Storynomics translates the lessons of storytelling in business into economic and leadership success. McKee distils a lifetime of narrative insight into the Eight Essential Steps of Story structu re. This invaluable wisdom will help you develop the identity of your brand and hold the attention of your audience. ...Show more

Guinness Down Under by Rod Smith

$49.95 AUD

Category: General

Guinness is a name instantly recognised the world over -- the famous stout has been brewed at St James's Gate in Dublin for over 250 years, and is now brewed under contract in fifty countries and 9 million glasses of Guinness are drunk each day worldwide. Guinness family members, originally in three maj or groupings -- brewing, banking, and the church -- have achieved fame in all walks of life, with some scaling great heights, others tasting great sadness. Guinness Down Under is the never-before-told story of how the famous brew and the family came to New Zealand and Australia in the mid-1800s: the brew itself through export and eventually in-country brewing, and the family through four grandsons of Arthur Guinness who made a new life Down Under, where many of their descendants remain. ...Show more

Harley-Davidson: The Most Revered Motorcycle in the World Shown in Over 570 Glorious Photographs by Mac McDiarmid

$23.95 AUD

Category: General

The Harley-Davidson motorcyle is the stuff of myth and legend - a true American icon for generations of thrill-seekers. This book charts the history and evolution of the company and the machine, from its humble beginnings to the present day, and features a chronological guide to every Harley model produ ced, from the 1906 Silent Gray Fellow to the VR1000 superbike. It includes photographs showing each motorcycle to perfection, together with technical specifications, key design elements, engineering standards and notable attributes. The book offers a wealth of information about this most intriguing, enduring and individual of marques. ...Show more

Great Aircraft of World War II: P-52 & B-17 by SPICK MIKE

$17.95 AUD

Category: General

This is an illustrated guide shown in over 100 images. It is an engaging history of the Mustang and Flying Fortress, from their beginnings and early exploits through to the final battles and campaigns of World War II. It includes complete technical specifications detailing dimensions, weights, power, pe rformance and armament. It features over 100 photographs of Mustangs and Flying Fortresses in action, as well as cutaway diagrams showing the interior constructions of these historic combat aircraft. The North American P-51 Mustang and the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress were among many outstanding combat planes of World War II. The first Mustang was designed using an American airframe linked to the first-rate Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, while the most famous B-17 was the Memphis Belle, the first aircraft to complete a full tour of 25 operational missions. This handbook details the design and development of these classic planes, together with personal accounts from the pilots who flew them. Wartime photographs and cutaway diagrams accompany the expertly written text, making this an essential volume for every aircraft enthusiast. ...Show more