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Revised Edition of the original Wise Words of theMori- Revealing History and Tradition. Over 5000 proverbs and other expressions. Beautiful new illustrations. Now also includes an extensive subject index, as well as listings of personal names, iwi, hpu and the migratory canoes. Originating from even...

CORNER OF THE COVER DAMAGED Over 5000 proverbs and other expressions. Beautiful new illustrations. Now also includes an extensive subject index, as well as listings of personal names, iwi, hpu and the migratory canoes. Originating from events in Mori history, literature, legends and everyday life. U...

By Murdoch Riley (B094) ISBN 9780854670949 BOOK TYPE: Paperback (Perfect bind) DIMENSIONS: 115mm X 181mm PAGES: 92 The Mori language is extraordinarily rich in proverbs and sayings. This is a compendium of over 500 sayings encapsulating the customs and traditions of the race. A treasure store of acc...

By Murdoch Riley (B090) ISBN 9780854670956 BOOK TYPE: Hardback DIMENSIONS: 190mm X 265mm PAGES: 528 The first section of this book surveys Morihealth and healing from the pre-contact period with Europeans, right up to the present time. It itemises individual ailments and subjects, discussing the spi...

By Murdoch Riley (B124) ISBN 9780854671243 BOOK TYPE: Hardback DIMENSIONS: 197mm X 143mm PAGES: 88 Bird legends and customs of the Mori. The book describes the status of birds in the Mori world, their connection with the gods, how birds were caught in traditional times, snaring and preserving birds ...

By Johan Bonnevie (S122) ISBN 9780854671229 BOOK TYPE: Paperback (Staple bind) DIMENSIONS: 110mm X 165mm PAGES: 48 Great Barrier Island: A world of its own. Thirty minutes away by air from Auckland. Its Mori name "Aotea" seems to indicate a New World, a New Beginning, and that it was indeed when fir...

A useful book of time-tested Mori herbal therapies.By quoting the words of many skilled practitioners of the art of herbal medicine, and by describing some of the spiritual practices and karakia associated, the book becomes a useful compendium of proven therapies, whether for arthritis, headaches, i...

CORNER OF THE COVER DAMAGED By Murdoch Riley (B090) ISBN 9780854670956 BOOK TYPE: Hardback DIMENSIONS: 190mm X 265mm PAGES: 528 The first section of this book surveys Morihealth and healing from the pre-contact period with Europeans, right up to the present time. It itemises individual ailments and ...

Author: Alex Woolf Publisher: Chrysalis Children's Books, United Kingdom (2004) The World Issues series covers some of the most controversial subjects affecting our lives today. Each title looks first at one person's experiences, and then examines the facts, arguments and opinions from around the gl...

By Maxine Schur (S047) ISBN 9780854670475 BOOK TYPE: Paperback (Staple bind) DIMENSIONS: 110mm X 165mm PAGES: 60 Stories for children about New Zealand birds the weka, the rifleman, the fantail, the morepork, the kiwi, the t, the kkriki and the kkp. Maxine Schur is a published author and actress who lives now in California. Colour drawing illustrations are by Vanya Lowry.

From luscious landscapes to pastoral portraits, explore the extraordinary world of Robin White. An incredible catalogue of her career spanning 50 years, features over 150 of Whites artworks as well as photographs from throughout her life, immersing you in her art practice and in her inspirations. Th...

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"The best advice I have ever been given is to be the person I needed when I was younger." This beautiful, bold book celebrates the achievements of LGBT people through history and from around the world. It features full-colour portraits of a diverse selection of 52 inspirational role models accompani...

Award-winning photographer Jane Ussher spent several weeks in Te Papa's natural history collection storage areas shooting this outstanding book, and the result is a true treasure. Stunningly photographed and beautifully designed, its 157 images capture the glory of the insect, fish, mollusc and bota...

A major new history of craft that spans three centuries of making and thinking in Aotearoa New Zealand and the wider Moana (Pacific). Paying attention to Pkeh, Mori, and island nations of the wider Moana, and old and new migrant makers and their works, this book is a history of craft understood as a...

By Murdoch Riley (B096) ISBN 9780854670963 BOOK TYPE: Paperback (Perfect bind) DIMENSIONS: 118mm X 165mm PAGES: 144 Guide to the place names and the background history is given about hundreds of South Island towns and landmarks. Both English and Mori place names are explained. The English first call...

Author: Clive Ponting Publisher: Vintage Originals - revised edition (2007) The Environment and the Collapse of Great Civilisations. Clive Pontings book studies the relationship between the environment and human history. It examines world civilisations from Sumeria to ancient Egypt, from Easter Isla...

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A fast-paced romp through the history of western painting with one of New Zealands best-known painters Throughout his long career, New Zealand painter Dick Frizzell has often gone way out on a limb to see where it would take him. From his early Pop art-influenced approach to his experiments with lan...

Ahoy, little stargazers This is the picture book for you - a fantastical and poetic exploration of the world's wonderful constellations. Recommended ages: for 0 - 7yrs old Author:Deborah Stevenson Illustrator:Stella Maris Format:Hardcover What is this picture book about When you look up at the sky a...

By Murdoch Riley (S130) ISBN 9780854671304 BOOK TYPE: Paperback (Perfect bind) DIMENSIONS: 110mm X 165mm PAGES: 60 From Pre-History times when the land was formed, to the arrival of Kupe, the Polynesian explorer, right down to the present day. All the highlights. History in a nutshell, with informative text that has been illustrated by 114 drawings, paintings and photos.