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8 Bay Harbour News Wednesday April 3 2024 GREAT Autumn READS & School holiDAy FUN Ferrymead NEW RELEASES NEW RELEASES The Wizard of the Kremlin By Giuliano da Empoli An acclaimed, bestselling novel - a stunning work of political fiction that reads like a thriller, about the rise to power of Putin’s notorious spin doctor. They call him the Wizard of the Kremlin. Working at the heart of Russian power, the enigmatic Vadim Baranov - Putin’s chief spin doctor - has used his background in experimental theatre and reality TV to turn the entire country into an avant-garde political stage. Here truth and lies, news and propaganda, have become indistinguishable. But Vadim is growing increasingly entangled in the dark secret workings of the regime he has helped build, and now he is desperate to get out... Propelling the reader from the fall of the Soviet Union to the invasion of Ukraine, this breathless story of politics and power has become an international sensation. The Call By Gavin Strawhan After surviving a brutal attack, Auckland cop DS Honey Chalmers has returned to her hometown to care for her mother. The remote coastal settlement of He Kino holds complicated memories for Honey, not least the tragic suicide of her younger sister, Scarlett. And Honey’s relationship with her formidable mother is fraught to say the least. Honey is hardest on herself regarding the attack that nearly killed her. She let herself get too close to a Reapers gang informant. She got sloppy. And she’s pretty sure the informant, mother-ofthree Kloe Kovich, paid the price. But when a couple of gang heavies turn up in He Kino, Honey realises they are hoping she will lead them to Kloe. This means that Kloe is alive and on the run after all. The Last Word By Elly Griffiths A cosy, twisty mystery that reintroduces the glorious characters Natalka and Edwin, whom we met in The Postscript Murders, are running a detective agency in Shoreham, Sussex. Despite a steady stream of minor cases, Natalka is frustrated, longing for a big juicy case such as murder to come the agency’s way. Natalka is now living with dreamer, Benedict. But her Ukrainian mother Valentyna has joined them from her war-torn country and three’s a crowd. It’s annoying to have Valentyna in the tiny flat, cooking borscht and cleaning things that are already clean. To add to Natalka’s irritation, Benedict and her mother get on brilliantly. Then a murder case turns up. Local writer, Melody Chambers, is found dead and her family are convinced it is murder. Edwin, a big fan of the obit pages, thinks there’s a link to the writer of Melody’s obituary who pre-deceased his subject. The trail leads Benedict and Edwin to a slightly sinister writers’ retreat. When another writer is found dead, Edwin thinks that the clue lies in the words. Seeking professional help, the amateur investigators turn to their friend, detective Harbinder Kaur, to find that they have stumbled on a plot that is stranger than fiction. Classic Roald Dahl Books Colouring Books Sunflower Sisters By Martha Hall Kelly Inspired by true accounts, Sunflower Sisters provides a vivid look at the Civil War experience, from the barbaric and inhumane plantations, to a war-torn New York City to the horrors of the battlefield. From the author of the million-copy global bestseller Lilac Girls, comes a captivating new historical novel, set during the American Civil War. Georgeanne Woolsey isn’t meant for the world of lavish parties and demure attitudes. So when civil war ignites the nation, she follows her passion for nursing during a time when doctors considered women a bother on the battlefront. She and her sister Eliza venture from New York to Washington, D.C. to Gettysburg, and while involved in the war effort witness firsthand the unparalleled horrors of slavery. In the South, Jemma and her sister, Patience are enslaved. Both live in fear of LeBaron, an abusive overseer who tracks their every move. When Jemma is sold by the cruel Anne-May just as the Union Army comes through, she sees a chance to escape. Anne-May is forced to run the Peeler Plantation when her husband joins the Union Army and her brother enlists with the Confederates. Now in charge, she uses the opportunity to follow her own ambitions and is drawn into a secret Southern network of spies. Craft Play Box Clay your Way Craft Kit Puzzle Books Pheasants Nest By Louise Milligan She wonders if they have discovered she is missing yet? Has it broken as a story? Who has been assigned to cover it? Have they started spooling through her social media to pull out photographs? Constructing a narrative about who she is and what possible reason any person might have to kidnap or (let’s be frank) kill her? She tries not to let out the whimper that is building in her sternum, at the thought that he might. Kill her, that is. He might kill her. Kate Delaney has made the biggest mistake of her life. On a girls’ night out, she picked the wrong sleazy guy to publicly humiliate in a bar and now she is living every woman’s worst nightmare. She finds herself brutalised, bound and gagged in the back of a car being driven god knows where by a man whose name she doesn’t know, and petrified about what is in store for her. As a journalist who is haunted by the crimes she’s had to report over her career, Kate is terrifyingly familiar with the statistics of women who go missing - and the fear and trauma behind the headlines. She knows only too well how those stories usually end. Acclaimed and award-winning writer and journalist Louise Milligan has written a stunning and surprising thriller with a gigantic heart: a gripping, propulsive and brilliantly original debut. Dr Seuss Books - 120th Birthday Board Games Solar System Puzzle 3D Puzzles Classic Games Ferrymead 1005 Ferry Road, Ferrymead Ph: 384 2063 CLOSED SUNDAY While stocks last (see instore for terms and conditions) while stocks last (see instore for terms and conditions) Barry & kerry
Wednesday April 3 2024 Bay Harbour News NEWS 9 Advertisement Branching Out: Your Essential Guide to DIY Tree Inspection Inspecting trees on your property is crucial for maintaining safe and healthy trees. Here are the top 5 things to look for. 1. Structural Integrity · Cracks or splits in the trunk or major branches · Leaning or unusual tilting of the trunk. · Missing or delaminating bark. · Branches crossing or rubbing against each other. · Sections of the canopy with no leaves or uneven density. · Deep cavities or unhealed wounds. · Multi-stemmed trees may crack and split where they connect especially if the stems are about the same diameter and emerge from the same location. Strong connections appear as a ‘U’ shape, weak connections resemble a tight ‘V’ shape. · Visible insects on the leaves, bark and pruning wounds. Sawdust-like material at the base of the tree can indicate woodboring insects that weaken the tree. 4. Proximity to Structures or Utilities · Consider proximity to various structures and utilities such as footpaths, driveways, buildings, houses, garages, sheds, roof and gutter lines, boundary fences, power lines, poles, and lighting. · Positioned too closely, trees can obstruct sunlight, views, and cause blockages during leaf fall and cause damage from falling branches or tree failure. Trees near power lines may cause interference or outages during windy conditions. LEGACY: Akaroa artist Nancy Tichborne was famous for her watercolour paintings, particularly those of flowers. In recognition of her talent, she served as patron of Watercolour New Zealand from 2007 until 2019. Exhibition celebrates gallery’s long history A TOUR through many eras of exhibitions is on offer at the Akaroa Art Gallery as the organisation celebrates its 50th anniversary. The life and work of renowned Akaroa artist Nancy Tichborne is also on display in a retrospective exhibition. “We’re happy with the journey we’ve been on and we’re proud to celebrate the staff who have kept it going throughout the years. The place really brings the community together,” said committee member Keith Harris. The anniversary open weekend will run on Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Posters and booklets will showcase the gallery’s past eras from the 1970s to present day. A recent highlight for Harris, representing the gallery’s long-term growth and success, was the Kelliher exhibition in 2019. It featured some of New Zealand’s most highly regarded landscape paintings. Tichborne died aged 80 in February last year and her retrospective exhibition has been running since March 23 and will end on April 14. She was most well known for her watercolour paintings of flowers. “She’s arguably Akaroa’s most famous artist and she’s a big part of how we’re celebrating the 50th,” said Harris. Tichborne was an advisor for the gallery and her husband Bryan was a previous president of the gallery’s committee. The Tichborne family selected the works on display and members will be present for the start of the anniversary celebration. The gallery’s committee is proud of the anniversary milestone and hopes to keep playing a central role in the local arts community. “Any volunteer organisation that survives and keeps up the momentum for 50 years is something to be really proud of,” said Harris. The history of the art gallery began in 1970 when Akaroa resident Patricia Bosshard utilised the empty space at a former power station to set up a gallery and concert venue. The gallery, as known today, was officially established in 1974 when an incorporated society took over from Bosshard. 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If you observe any worrisome signs or encounter uncertainties, seek guidance from a certified arborist. Schedule your complimentary tree inspection and free quote today with your local certified arborists - The Tree People Since 2004, The Tree People are your Since 2004, The Tree People are your local tree experts, with Canterbury-owned a commitment to tree excellence experts and with extensive experience in in arboriculture arboriculture. across Our residential, team is commercial, focused on and sustainability. urban settings You can trust us to take care of your tree needs South Island wide. 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