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Queen Salote ascended the throne of Tonga in 1918, at the age of 18, to lead this Pacific nation through the hazards of the 20th century until her death in 1965. This biography paints a portrait of Salote, from her childhood through her education and her years as queen, drawing on oral histories, personal papers, and newspaper accounts.

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Arts Foundation Icon Jacqueline Fahey was one of the rst New Zealand artists to paint from a feminist perspective. In this book, her psychologically charged domestic paintings of the 1970s are revisited by contemporary feminist authors Felicity Milburn, Allie Eagle, Julia Holden, Bronwyn Labrum, Lana Lopesi, Zoe Roland and Julia Waite.

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A dramatisation of a real life: that of the late Neville Scott, an athlete good enough at age 20, to finish seventh in the close-packed finish of the 1956 Olympic 1,500m final.

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A cautionary tale of one of New Zealand's most popular radio broadcasters, this narrative tells the life story of Reverend Colin Scrimgeor, whose successful radio show brought comfort and hope to thousands of people during the Great Depression but was cut short when he began to taunt his political masters.

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Searches for Tradition presents case studies drawn from a broad spectrum of genres, cultures and historical periods, from investigations of New Zealands colonial music to fresh consideration of Lilburns legacy, from corners of the jazz scene to the contemporary revitalization of taonga poro.

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A stand-alone follow-up to the acclaimed and beloved chapter books that began with New York Times Notable Book My Happy Life.

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Celebrating the first and only New Zealander to ever be appointed to the International Court of Justice, this collection of essays marks the key events in the life of Sir Kenneth Keith. In these essays, judges, academics, and practitioners reflect on Sir Kenneth Keith's contribution to the law and advance dialogue on areas of legal policy.

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From a childhood in Londons East End to half a century in New Zealand photographing wine-makers, artists, children and kuia, Marti Friedlander has lived a rich life one defined by the art of looking. In Self-Portrait, Marti tells her story for the first time.

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A good salad with just enough interesting dressing to liven it up is a real treat. When the author asked members of the audience at cooking demos to say what topic they would like the authors to write about they said Salads ,as most they made themselves were boring.

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Drawing on an extensive range of new material, this study explores the ignored history of early colonial Maori children and their schools. This comprehensive account incorporates voices of the Maori themselves on schooling, including many that have remained hidden in earlier studies, and gives them new prominence and a place to tell their story.

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Dealing with a relationship breakdown, custody dispute or other family crisis can be an overwhelming, emotional and stressful experience. The last thing you need is to be thrust into the unfamiliar territory of the family court system without a clue about how to navigate it.

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The detailed and colourful story of five decades of the world's premier shearing event. Shear History is packed with photographs, including colour sections. There are also chapters covering the international shearing competitions associated with Golden Shears and the special role women have played in its history.

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Inspired by the intertwined lives of two real women, Shifting Currents is set against a vivid background of hardscrabble pioneer life in the remote Kaipara at a time when New Zealand's cultural and natural landscapes were rapidly changing.

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With insightful comments and fitness and training tips from her personal trainer, Gaz Brown, Kerre tells it like it is and takes the reader on a journey of self discovery and self discipline we can all admire and emulate.

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Silver Wings records the fascinating story of New Zealand women in the air from the pioneer era to the present day. Whether your interest is aviation, or women's history, this is an inspirational book, full of humour, adversity and adventure.

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Maria McMillan's incredibly vivid second full poetry collection takes in mountains and cities, dragons and daughters, hope and wish fulfilment, demolition and renewal.

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Skip, skip, skip to the loo, Skip, skip, skip to the loo, Skip, skip, skip to the loo, Skip to the loo, my darlin! There's a HULLABALOO down on the farm. Animals are here, there and everywhereeven in the LOO! Sing along to this hilarious version of a much-loved song with Dame Lynda and Dame Jools.