The Raupo Book of Maori Proverbs

Aw Reed et al.

Proverbs (or whakatauki) express the wisdom, wit and commonsense of the Maori people. They are of great value and inspiration to writers, story-tellers and anyone speaking in a Maori setting. Several hundred proverbs are contained in The Raupo Book of Maori Proverbs, categorised under a large number of ...

Wars Without End: New Zealand's Land Wars - A Maori Perspective

Danny Keenan

From the earliest days of European settlement in New Zealand, Māori have struggled to hold on to their land. Tensions began early, arising from disputed land sales. When open conflict between Māori and Imperial forces broke out in the 1840s and 1860s, the struggles only intensified. For both sides, land...

Marvel Myths and Legends: Tales of Mystic Origins, Epic Wonders, Heroic Deeds

James Hill

Explore the fabled myths and legends of the magnificent Marvel Universe. They look down upon the Earth from beyond the stars, watching, waiting, judging... But who or what are these all-powerful beings? How did they come to be? And what is their role in the creation of the Marvel Universe? Travel to the...