Phillipa Gregory Books

In 2005, the AFP referred eight Islamic books to the Australian Classification Board. After nearly a year of review, and intense public debate, two of the books were refused classification and effectively banned in a move that would have severe repercussions for librarians, scholars, authors and the… More

…for librarians, book collectors, scholars, and those interested in Australian cultural history. This bibliography helps readers trace changes in the popularity of specifically Australian themes and settings, and identify publishing trends including variations in the physical appearance of books. More

This book examines the approach to civic education and its recent re-emergence in the Pacific Rim and the US. Under the influence of globalization, nationalism and sovereignty the authors reveal how definitions of citizenship are contested. More

This volume tells the story of Antarctica through original maps. These maps, many very rare, have been re-produced in high resolution and represent all major events, from the discovery and exploration of Antarctica to the scientific exploration of glaciers. More

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Features the stories of natural catastrophe and survival in the face of enormous odds. With chapters covering various states and territories, this title includes detailed accounts of the events burnt into Australia's national memory, from the 'Federation Drought' of 1901 to the Black Saturday… More

This groundbreaking book brings the study of whiteness and postcolonial perspectives to bear on debates about urban change. More

This groundbreaking book brings the study of whiteness and postcolonial perspectives to bear on debates about urban change. More

The Teacher's Book Premium Pack includes the Teacher's Book and access to the Teacher's Resource Centre, Presentation Kit, Test Generator and all the digital student components. Tips on how to teach exam students, work with mixed-ability classes and extra teaching notes to further support students… More

The Teacher's Book Premium Pack includes the Teacher's Book and access to the Teacher's Resource Centre, Presentation Kit, Test Generator and all the digital student components. Tips on how to teach exam students, work with mixed-ability classes and extra teaching notes to further support students… More

The book tells the stories of the creation of the universe, of Rangi and Papa and the children of earth and sky, of the demigods Maui and Tawhaki, of taniwha and patupaiarehe, supernatural monsters and fairies, and of heroes and lovers. More

Written by experienced practising teachers who genuinely understand the needs of both teachers and students, Cambridge Legal Studies for Queensland Book 2 will help students develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to actively participate as a citizen now and in the future. More

…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 diverse headings, with translations and explanations in English. This comprehensive and… More

By the Booker Prize-winning author of Schindler's Ark, a bold, millennia-spanning novel about community, mortality, and what it means to be human. More

Will help students develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to actively participate as citizens now and in the future. More

Prepares you for the VELS in Food and Technology through detailed coverage of Food, technology and health. More

As we find ourselves in a technological revolution and the computer screen takes over the printed page, the history of the book has become a subject of study throughout the world. This collection of 15 essays looks at at a wide variety of topics from the history of the printed word in New Zealand. More

Explains how to find and watch honu from shore and while snorkeling, kayaking, and especially diving. This guide features photographs, which introduce readers to honu not only as a species, but also as individual animals whose histories they have closely followed and recorded. More

The Penguin Book of New Zealanders at War contains the best, widest range of published and non-published written material on our people in warfare. More

A family of settlers from New Zealand are the sole inhabitants of a remote volcanic island. More

It's a well-known fact that Kiwis have their own way of talking, and without a guide you can easily come a greaser. Have a gink at this beaut little book, and you won't need to feel a nong any more. In fact, you'll be away laughing. You can put a ring around that! More

'An intelligent, beautifully written story about a dysfunctional family in a sinister paradise' The Times More

Ripe Deli has established a reputation among food lovers for preparing some of the most healthy and flavoursome dishes in town. A Fresh Batch is another collection of their most popular recipes for you to cook at home. More

This collection of more than a hundred Hawaiian Political and patriotic songs from the end of the 19th century. Also included in the collection are nonpolitical songs that reflect other personal and political aspects of that period. More

Now completely revised and updated, this edition of Beaches of O'ahu offers sixty new color photos of the island's spectacular beaches and coastline by photographer Mike Waggoner, a water safety section, and 22 newly drawn maps locating more than 130 beaches and shoreline parks. More

…changes in the career aspirations of women in the developed world have resulted in a new, globalised market for off-the-peg designer clothes created by independent artisans. This book reports on this phenomenon that seems to exemplify the twin imperatives of globalization and female emancipation. More

…changes in the career aspirations of women in the developed world have resulted in a new, globalised market for off-the-peg designer clothes created by independent artisans. This book reports on this phenomenon that seems to exemplify the twin imperatives of globalization and female emancipation. More

…between humans and `non-human animals' - both real and imagined - in New Zealand's arts and literature, popular culture, historiography, media and everyday life. This is an engaging, original and scholarly rigorous book of cultural criticism and a thoughtful addition to New Zealand literature. More

A simple practice to heal your past and cleanse negative memories to live a more peaceful and harmonious life. More

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Tenerife, with a surface area of some 2050 square kilometer, is the largest of the Canary Islands. This guide-map focuses on the flora of Tenerife, by describing the most important species and by indicating the places where they can be observed. More

Reporting from the backrooms and corridors of Parliament House in Canberra to the streets of post-industrial Burnie in Tasmania, the struggling rural communities of Gippsland and the Queensland heartland, Royce Kurmelovs captures with perceptive, real-time analysis the rise of Australian populism. More

Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International Education More

A cross-cultural volume that investigates the question of how social minorities are formed More

Australia by J. W. Gregory was first published in 1916 as part of the Cambridge Manuals of Science and Literature series. The volume presents a discussion of Australia's social and political character, together with information on botany, geography and the historical development of the area. More

The story of artist, designer and illustrator Graham Percy who travelled widely and built a career on closely observed detail. This showcases his early design work, vivid children's book illustration and thriving mature art, and reveals his passion for the small and hand-drawn. More

…and iconoclast Barry Brickell is one of New Zealand's most important ceramicists. His exuberant and elemental, warts-and-all sculptures pulse with a humour and sexuality rare in New Zealand craft or art. This book charts Brickell's career in its entirety and in the context of his life and times. More

Contains archival images and oral histories from many of the founders, staff and volunteers of the National Trust in Western Australia. This title covers heritage battles fought for the Barracks Arch, Mills Point, the Palace Hotel, the Swan River and the Swan Brewery. It also covers the integral… More

…A ferocious and bloody battle, is the epic account of the battle for the Eureka Stockade, an iconic moment in Australian history. The original research in this book was used by Peter Fitzsimons whilst researching his Eureka book. This title contains fresh research that sheds new light on the battle. More

This accessible yet comprehensive companion to the Falklands War will be a welcome addition to any enthusiast's shelves. More

The Battle of Goose Green was the first and longest land conflict of the Falklands War, which was fought between British and Argentine forces in 1982. More

On 3 April 1982 British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher announced that Argentine armed forces had landed on British sovereign territory and had run up the Argentine flag. An immediate response was required and a task force was rapidly assembled to retake the islands. This volume details the major… More

In the KOLOWALU series, a book which outlines Japanese culture and behaviour whilst travelling or abroad and offers advice on improving customer relations and conducting business with Japanese visitors. More

Suitable for historians, ethnologists and students of Hawaiian literature and culture, this work examines the stories that identify the origins and places of the earliest inhabitants of Ha'ena. It outlines the unique relationships developed by Hawaiians with the environment and describes the system… More

Give young nature explorers and zoologists an exciting way to learn about the icy homes, physical features, and behaviours of this Arctic bear by following it throughout one day. A step-by-step life cycle diagram, critical thinking questions, and further resources will keep fact-hungry kids learning… More

The creation of one of the most beloved books & Broadway musicals of the century More

THE TIMES, SUNDAY TIMES, FINANCIAL TIMES and EVENING STANDARD BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2018 More

A visual and descriptive portrait of Paruku (Lake Gregory), enriched by Indigenous knowledge and the connecting medium of art. More

Almost 90 per cent of Hawaii's flora are found nowhere else in the world. This text presents a revised edition of a guide book to these and other plants, weaving in cultural and biological, historical and geographic, aesthetic and spiritual accounts of Hawaiian ecology. More

Hidden away in a remote forest on the island of Hawaii and separated from her twin sister, a beautiful princess named La'ieikawai is romanced by suitors, both human and supernatural, before becoming 'the woman of twilight'. More

Dreams continue to play an important role in modern Hawaiian culture. In this companion volume to her award-winning ""Hawaiian Legends of the Guardian Spirits"", artist Caren Loebel-Fried retells and illuminates nine dream stories from Hawai'i's past that are sure to please readers young and old,… More

From Australia's first test cricket captain Dave Gregory, through to the current captain Ricky Ponting, this book tells the colourful story of how Australian cricket has evolved since it's earliest days, how the captain has influenced or stood apart from that evolution, and how the captaincy itself… More

Volume 56a of the highly acclaimed 'Flora of Australia' books covers some of the most spectacular and ecologically significant Australian lichens. More

A concise and didactic review of the history of three continents. Suitable for individuals who do not have the inclination to read more comprehensive books on the subject. More

…and swimmers also look to Jizo, one of the Buddhist deities in Japan for protection. In response to numerous drownings, Jizo statues were erected near dangerous fishing and swimming sites. This book tells the story of a group of men who raised these statues as a service to their communities. More

In Hawai'i and elsewhere in the tropics, the change in seasons often goes unnoticed. This title helps children recognize and appreciate the seasons in Hawai'i by calling attention to subtle details in the world around them. It features color photographs illustrating plants, animals, and weather… More

** THE PERFECT STOCKING FILLER FOR ANY DARING ADVENTURER ** More

Tested and compiled by runners for runners, A Runners Guide to Oahu provides maps and course details for thirty-six road and trail runs, each chosen for its accessibility and amenities. More

Over the last three decades New Zealand literature has changed radically as New Zealand has become more diverse and more independent of its colonial origins. In place of a small literary culture--nationalist, realist, Pakeha and masculine in outlook--we now find a variety of styles, kinds, voices.… More