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In 1980s Auckland there were many New Zealand Samoan children whose first language was not English and who struggled in mainstream classes. One small community of parents and their local school Richmond Road Primary School created a Samoan bilingual education vision and brought it to life.

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*Seminal work on the wars that ravaged New Zealand after first European contact *Lays bare how muskets and introduced foods upset a centuries-old tribal balance *Superbly illustrated with historic photographs and innovative maps (32 pages of colour)

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A comprehensive and vivid history of the North American Mustang, one of the most important aircraft of the last century.

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Could Britain have fought the Third World War Original research from British archives tells the story of Britain's readiness for war as part of NATO strategy.

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A multi-disciplinary work encompassing history, marine science, archaeology and visual culture, New Zealand and the Sea explores New Zealand's varied relationship with the sea, challenging the conventional view that history unfolds on land.

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*Major work on New Zealand in World War One *New edition of earlier Wright work Shattered Glory, expanded and redesigned with foreword by eminent historian Christopher Pugsley * 'The best and most comprehensive book on New Zealand's experience at Gallipoli and the Western Front.' - Professor Tom Brooking

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Pamela Woods New Zealand Nurses draws on a wealth of stories to identify the values and traditions of the nursing culture from 1880 when modern nursing started to emerge to 1950, after NZ had severed its final tie as part of the British Empire.

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This is the essential reference work to the traditions of Maori canoes that voyaged to New Zealand - including lists of the waka, names of crew members and vessels, karakia and waiata, and maps. A must for lovers of history, students of Maori and nautical enthusiasts.

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Nicaragua, 1961-1990, Volume 2 provides an in-depth coverage of military history during the second phase of one of bloodiest, and most-publicised armed conflicts of Latin America in modern times.

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Volume 1 of Nicaragua, 1961-1990 provides an in-depth coverage of military history during the first phase of one of major armed conflicts of Latin America in modern times.

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From Belfast to Bandit Country...The true story of a squadron pilot during the deadly Troubles in Northern Ireland and the application and determination required to fly the British Army Gazelle helicopter.

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This volume describes the circumstances of the creation of the Civil Air Transport company, a paramilitary airline owned by the CIA, its participation in the Chinese Civil War, and the story of its founder, General Claire Lee Chennault of the famed Flying Tigers.

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The story of tiny Niue's involvement in the Great War has captivated people since an account was first published by Margaret Pointer in 2000. In 1915, 160 Niuean men joined the New Zealand Expeditionary Force as part of the Maori Reinforcements and set sail to Auckland and then Egypt and France.

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Looks at the mystery surrounding the discovery of a WWII American bomber aircraft lost in 1943!

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With an insightful introduction, this fascinating book traces the ancient origins of the Norsemen, from the Stone Age, through the Bronze Age, Iron Age and Roman Iron Age to the famous Viking Age and its impact across Europe. The perfect companion to Norse Myths & Legends in the same series of beautiful Collector's Editions.

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A detailed history of the Indian nuclear build-up and the first concise guide to the nuclear forces of India, including ground, air, and naval units.

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Operation Allied Force was launched by NATO against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia) on 24 March 1999. The authors have analyzed the experiences of both sides, based on original facts and figures, since the they received the opportunity to compare the experiences on relevant sources from both sides.

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Exclusive cross-examination of the major air war fought over Serbia in 1999, providing detailed reconstructions of air combats between F-15s, F-16s and MiG-29s.

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The first detailed account of the Indian military intervention in the Maldives in 1988, an operation prepared quickly and under immense pressure, but concluded successfully.

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Guiding the reader meticulously through the details of the forces involved, their organisation and equipment, Operation Danube offers a uniquely in-depth, blow-by-blow account of the invasion of Czechoslovakia and is profusely illustrated with more than 100 photos, maps, and exclusive colour artworks.