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(B120) ISBN 9780854671205BOOK TYPE: Paperback (Staple bind)DIMENSIONS: 110mm X 165mmPAGES: 76French language edition of "Māori Customs And Crafts"Edited by Murdoch RileyTranslated by Laure Thibaux Informative A - Z picture dictionary, colour and black/white.  Many text entries.  Descriptions o...

By Terry Barrow(B034) ISBN 9780854670345BOOK TYPE: HardbackDIMENSIONS: 230mm X 230mmPAGES: 44Māori music has its own special characteristics. Its development from pre-European to modern times is traced in this book by a noted ethnologist. From an historical perspective, one has to recall the connec...

As told by Ø.M Andresen.  Translated by Johan Bonnevie(B123) ISBN 9780854671236BOOK TYPE: Paperback (Perfect bind)DIMENSIONS: 127mm X 198mmPAGES: 284Based on a true story..the year is 1873 and Johanna is about to leave her home country Norway with her family for far-off New Zealand. She joins a ...

A useful book of time-tested Māori 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, headac...

By Murdoch Riley(B100) ISBN 9780854671007BOOK TYPE: Hardback DIMENSIONS: 250mm X 315mmPAGES: 216 Absolutely beautiful coloured illustrations by Keulemans. This is a ABC of New Zealand Birds. Starting with the Albatross, Bellbird, Cuckoo, Dotterell,Duck Falcon,Fantail,Fernbird,Godwit,Gu­ll,Harrier...

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

By Murdoch Riley (B094) ISBN 9780854670949BOOK TYPE: Paperback (Perfect bind)DIMENSIONS: 115mm X 181mmPAGES: 92The Māori 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 o...

By Terry Barrow(B034) ISBN 9780854670345BOOK TYPE: HardbackDIMENSIONS: 230mm X 230mmPAGES: 44Māori music has its own special characteristics.  Its development from pre-European to modern times is traced in this book by a noted ethnologist.  From an historical perspective, one has to recall the ...

By Murdoch Riley(B072) ISBN 9780854670727BOOK TYPE: HardbackDIMENSIONS: 175mm X 255mmPAGES: 56Three-quarters of the plants growing in New Zealand are not to be found elsewhere: a veritable treasure store of specimens that awaited the first European botanists who visited the country from the late eig...

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

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

By Kay Leather and Richard Hall(B105) ISBN 9780854671052BOOK TYPE: Paperback (Perfect bind)DIMENSIONS: 142mm X 190mmPAGES: 92Much of the star lore of the Māori has, through the wisdom of the elders, been preserved in the original story form, almost intact.  Work of the Gods places in print for t...

By Maxine Schur(S047) ISBN 9780854670475BOOK TYPE: Paperback (Staple bind)DIMENSIONS: 110mm X 165mmPAGES: 60Stories for children about New Zealand birds – the weka, the rifleman, the fantail, the morepork, the kiwi, the tÅ«Ä«, the kākāriki and the kākāpō.  Maxine Schur is a ...

By Maxine Schur(B066) ISBN 9780854670666BOOK TYPE: Paperback (Staple bind)DIMENSIONS: 146mm X 210mmPAGES: 20A children's book.  Strange things have been happening in the basement of the Wellington library!   Maxine Schur is a published author and actress who lives now in California.  Colour drawing illustrations are by Clare Bowes.  

Being a paramedic is one of the best jobs in the world. One of the most satisfying parts of Tor Riley's job is introducing those new to the profession to the myriad small details not taught in the classroom - what he calls the 'art' of paramedic practice. Within these pages, readers will discover a ...

Revised Edition of the original Wise Words of the Māori- 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, hāpu and the migratory canoes. Originating f...