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Ghosts of Gondwana identifies New Zealand as one of the most challenging places on earth to explain, but it's readable, engaging style and revised illustrations render this often-controversial discipline of science into a format that is accessible to any reader with an interest in natural history and the unique environment of New Zealand.","brand":"Bateman Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40397474201769,"sku":"9780947503086","price":69.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/2565\/8281\/products\/9780947503086_1.jpg?v=1619931120"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/2565\/8281\/collections\/nz_books_378248d2-0b9b-43b4-987b-63c1981a4503.jpg?v=1763345493","url":"https:\/\/marstonmoor.co.nz\/collections\/aotearoa-nz.oembed?page=7","provider":"Marston Moor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}