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Sliding Down the HypotenuseExperience the rich tapestry of life in Canterbury with Eric Beardsley's *Sliding Down the Hypotenuse*. This brand new memoir, biography, and history book offers an engaging journey through eight decades of New Zealand's cultural and political landscape. Measuring at a convenient 152 x 228 mm and containing 224 pages, this book is perfect for readers who cherish authentic storytelling. Beardsley, a veteran journalist and broadcaster, shares
Experience the rich tapestry of life in Canterbury with Eric Beardsley's *Sliding Down the Hypotenuse*. This brand new memoir, biography, and history book offers an engaging journey through eight decades of New Zealand's cultural and political landscape. Measuring at a convenient 152 x 228 mm and containing 224 pages, this book is perfect for readers who cherish authentic storytelling.Beardsley, a veteran journalist and broadcaster, shares captivating tales from his colorful childhood in Aranui during the Jazz Age and the Great Depression. His memorable accounts of schooldays, including the hard realities of the Sugarbag Years, resonate deeply with those interested in New Zealand's history. As a night messenger, reporter, and later an information officer for the University of Canterbury, Beardsley's insights illuminate the evolution of both journalism and academia in New Zealand.
Rich in humor and observation, *Sliding Down the Hypotenuse* not only captures Beardsley’s life but also reflects the essence of a province and its university. Ideal for history buffs, memoir enthusiasts, and anyone keen on understanding the socio-political dynamics of Canterbury, this book is a delightful must-read.
Delivered from our Auckland location, this product is in stock in NZ, ensuring fast shipping with no unexpected import charges, custom duties, or tax. We happily combine shipping to make your experience even smoother. Dive into this extraordinary narrative today!
CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 152 x 228 mm
Pages: 224
Author: Eric Beardsley Publisher: Canterbury University Press
Publication Date: 01-07-2011
In the 80 years since veteran journalist and broadcaster Eric Beardsley arrived in Christchurch from the West Coast, he has lived a full and varied life and devoted much time to observing the Canterbury scene, its people, politics, conflicts and progress. The result is Sliding Down the Hypotenuse, an eclectic and wholly delightful mix of memoir, biography and history. Beardsley gives a breezy account of a satisfyingly free-range childhood spent in the wasteland of sandhills and scrub that was Aranui in the Jazz Age of the 1920s and the miserable Great Depression days of the 1930s. His is a story of distant and different schooldays when strap and cane ruled, where the Sugarbag Years dominated the lives of the workless poor, and of a career as night messenger, reporter, sub-editor and leader writer at the Press - work that did not always sit comfortably with his more radical outlook on life. As information officer for the University of Canterbury, he slipped readily into academic life for nearly a quarter of a century and used his journalistic skills to tell the university's story both to itself and to the city and province as it expanded into the spacious new Ilam campus, and began to turn from being a teaching to a learning institution intent on research. Superbly written and rich in humour and piquant, punchy observation, Sliding Down the Hypotenuse will bring lasting pleasure in its vivid portrait of a life well lived, of a province and its university, and of New Zealand over the last eight decades.
We are happy to combine shipping. Smartfox is a NZ owned business located in Auckland. This product is in stock in NZ which means no unexpected import charges, custom duty or tax.
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Durable and my pup loves it
Color: YELLOW, Color: YELLOW
My pup loves squeaky toys. The problem is she also likes to tear up the toy to get the squeaky out. Finding a toy that she enjoys and it have the durability to stand up to her is a challenge.
I decided to give the CJZJPV Plush goose a try and I’m glad I did.
She absolutely loves the toy and it has stood up to her chewing and shaking.
The thing I notice about many dog toys is there always seems to be a bad seam or weak spot in the toy. My pup will find this imperfection and go ahead to dismantle the toy.
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This is a good, durable dog toy.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2026
★★★★★ 5
A huge hit for the whole pack
Color: GREEN
Finding a toy that appeals to multiple dogs with different play styles is tough, but this interactive green goose is an absolute home run. The combination of the crinkle wings and the squeaker keeps them entertained and busy way longer than a standard plush toy.
Despite the daily thrashing, tugging, and chewing, the durability has been incredibly impressive. It’s the perfect size for larger breeds to grip, yet lightweight enough for smaller dogs to carry around by the neck.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great toy that's a real hit so far!
Color: YELLOW
This squeaky goose has been a total hit and, more importantly, it actually passed the "German Shepherd test." It is always a gamble with plush toys and large breeds, but this one has stayed completely intact after several play sessions. Even with all the shaking and carrying around, the seams are holding up perfectly and the squeaker is still going strong. The combination of the squeak and the crinkle wings keeps things interesting, and the material feels much more durable than your average stuffed toy. If you have a powerful chewer who still loves a soft toy to carry around, this is a great, resilient option that won't fall apart immediately.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great Bang for Your Buck
I didn’t know what to expect with these toys. How small are they, the quality, especially since they’re actually $1.33 each. I am so excited about these toys for my Havanese puppy! They’re a perfect size for him and they’re well sewn and cutely decorated. They’re stuffed and have a squeaker. He’s had one exactly like these for 2 months and he loves it and hasn’t torn it apart. When I saw the box delivered today I thought oh no these are so tiny. Until opened it and kept pulling perfect sized toys and a storage bag! These are just carefully and mindfully packed to fit in that box!
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★★★★★ 5
Great deal
These are soooo cute... We have a 7lb dog and these are perfect... They are a nice size... Bigger than expected... Gave one to my 18lb dog and she had it in pieces in moments ..lol ... But these are great for a small dog. Well with the money
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