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Hi there - here's my relevant history in a nutshell... Personal Information: I'm a NZer, now Taranaki based after 12 years overseas. I'm also a wife, and mother of large teenagers. In Read more...the Past I have been a tutor of Anatomy and Physiology (BSc Hons), a part-time designer of quilts, patterns, and kits, and a writer of quilting courses & craft articles Now I consider myself to be a full time Textile artist with art Quilts sold and exhibited nationally & internationally. I am also a tutor of quilting & textile Art techniques (with London City and Guilds qualification) a quilt pattern designer and a writer of quilting articles and soon (hopefully) a quilting and /or design book. Read less...

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Maria Kecskemeti is a teacher, counsellor and educational consultant, who has worked with children and their families for many years. Maria hopes to make some of the helpful strategies Read more...used in narrative therapy available to children in the form of stories and activities, as well as to all the adults (parents, teachers, counsellors, social workers) who want to support them. Maria is also the founder of Bridges: Restorative Centre that provides training and supervision in narrative counselling, restorative practices and relationship skills. Read less...

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Daniel Keighley has worked in the entertainment industry in New Zealand for the last 30 years. In that time he made use of skills ranging from band management to producing Read more...shows in 14 countries, with audiences ranging from two confused attendees to 600,000 enthusiastic supporters. Daniel is one of a handful of New Zealanders who has signed a local band to a major international record label. He has played in the Virgin cricket team at Richard Branson's manor in Oxford, denied Chrissie Hynde the use of a hire car to court her lover, held the offspring of Talking Heads drummer (Chris) and bass player (Tina) on side of stage while the band played, and woken up in a sea of s**t in New York. Daniel loves New Zealand art in all of its forms, and has many local bands in his collection. Even Chris Knox. He spent his early days attempting to champion local art nationally and internationally, from music to blown glass. He has introduced New Zealand art to the world, ranging from comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to glass sculpture at the Chicago New Arts Form Expo. He has three children and is still married. Read less...

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Sweetwaters: The Untold Story

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Robin is a sought-after conference speaker and workshop presenter; his style is relaxed and spontaneous, with an eclectic mix of fact, humour and music. He is an English-trained doctor whose medical Read more...practice has evolved to embrace Eastern and modern mind/body philosophies. His focus is on integrating these holistic models into a modern contemporary environment -- blending the best of the East with the best of the West. Patients are seen as true partners, and "Healing Plans" are devised honouring each person's unique gifts. According to Robin, the most common ingredient missing from modern prescriptions is the very soul of the individual seeking help. Deep healing involves the body, the mind and the spirit in equal amounts. Robin explores these issues in his first book, "Healing Ways -- A Doctor's Guide to Healing" (Penguin Books 2000). He explains the deep healing process, identifying how this can become blocked and cleared. Chinese medicine and the modern science of mind/body medicine are also explained in easy terms, with healing stories and exercises relevant to today's busy lifestyle. "Healing Ways" has received critical acclaim both in New Zealand and in the UK. He was interviewed at length by Kim Hill on National Radio, and has appeared on TV1's "Today Live," "Medical File" and "Assignment." Robin encourages each of us to explore our own unique creative gifts. He sees creativity as a mindful state of channeling, freeing us from time-bound pressures while allowing the world to benefit from our new and unique vision. It is often an essential ingredient of the deep healing process. His second book “The Human Aerial” (Zenith Publishing 2006) explores dimensions beyond the detection of our five senses, and the impact these insights will have on our future healing. Along the way he unravels the mysteries of the chakras, telepathy, intuition, creativity and channelling. Robin is also a passionate songwriter, singer and musician who has recorded three CDs of original songs "Black Ice" (1998) and "Silk & Knives" (2002) and “Shimmer” (2006). His songs have been played on National Radio, and 1ZB, with a further live performance on TV1's Good Morning Show. He has just finished writing a musical stage show “Chakramor” an audio-visual entertainment based on the growth of human consciousness, set to the rhythms of the 21st century. He runs an integral health practice from his home in partnership with his wife Trish, a trained nurse and midwife. Trish and Robin have three children –Sophie, Lucy and Toby. Read less...

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The Human Aerial

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I was born and grew up in Timaru, New Zealand, and have spent the last eighteen years living in Wellington, New Zealand. Before that I spent four years living Read more...in Boston, USA, with my husband. I have always enjoyed the written word, but I was drawn to creative writing in my early adult years, and have kept pencil to paper, on and off ever since, in between jobs and raising a family. The Hen Stories were first told as bedtime stories to my children. The difference between them and other bedtime stories was that my children invited them back. “Mum, can we have a hen story?” Now, with the children nearly grown, I have had more time to write, and, after repeated requests, I have finally brought these stories to light. Read less...

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The Hen Stories and Journey to Source
The Hen Stories and Moving On
The Hen Stories and Trouble with the Rainbow

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For more information about Kids on Keys go to www.kidsonkeys.co.nz.

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Kids On Keys - Business Manual
Kids On Keys - Student Starter Pack
Kids On Keys - Teacher Pack 1

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Based in Wellington with my family and published my first children's book 'Goodnight Mouse' last year.

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Jocelyn began her professional writing career in 1998, when she and her husband worked as photojournalists during their yearlong trans-global expedition in a classic Land Rover. Since then she Read more...has published several articles as a freelance journalist. Her business career has spanned logistics, as well as sales and marketing. She has tertiary qualifications in education, journalism and a masters degree in business (MBA). Jocelyn committed to goal setting early in life, which has enabled her to achieve twin dreams - to travel extensively and to become financially secure. Keeping the Faith – Travel the World has enabled her to live another dream – to be able to share her knowledge about goal setting and to help others achieve everything they are capable of. From an early age, Kim knew she wanted to help improve people’s financial wellbeing. Having qualified as a Chartered Accountant, she then decided to move into the financial planning industry. Through this work, she discovered Financial Psychology and what she would now say is her ‘true passion’. Keeping the Faith – Travel the World is the first step on a journey Kim wants to take New Zealanders on. A journey empowering people to better understand themselves and their money, so they can make smarter choices and live happier lives Read less...

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Keeping The Faith

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Peter Kinnon's background is extraordinarily diverse. While his primary discipline lies in the field of chemistry , he has also worked as a security guard, audio electronics technician, Read more...soft drinks salesman, driving instructor, washing machine serviceman and “moonlighted” at various factory jobs. In the eighties he set up, expanded, and ran a manufacturing business for about a decade. In recent years he has been engaged in scientific consultancy, equipment supply and R&D activities. This great variety of experience at many levels together with his high degree of largely autodidactic scholarship has provided the eclectic prerequisites for creation of this remarkable work. Read less...

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Unusual Perspectives

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I am a very passionate longtime writer who specialises in genre's such as fantasy, thrillers, horror, action with just a little touch of romance on the side. I am a Read more...very empathic person so my stories are deep, moving, emotion and sometimes I throw in some of life's important lessons that we forget sometimes. I've been writing ever since I was ten, I've been working on my own precious book project for four years now so it's going to be on the shelf very soon. Keep a watch out for me! Read less...

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