"Kupu O Fatele is a collection of Tuvaluan songs, chants and proverbs that have guided and inspired me throughout my life. Each and every one has provided me with meaningful life lessons, by reminding me of the stories of my home and people. Fatele is the...
Music, song and dance brings people together, creating connections. For First Nations People, it is the heart of culture and community, holding knowledge, stories and tradition. For Isaiah, music is a huge part of who he is and in this book he shares his...
"When Leila moves to Samoa, all she wants is a family, a place to belong. Instead she discovers the local ancient myths of the telesa spirit women are more than just scary stories. The more she finds out about her heritage, the more sinister her new home turns...
A biography of Sir Gaven Donne KBE, a New Zealander, born in Christchurch in 1914, educated at Palmerston North Boys' High School, Hastings Boys' High School. He later studied law at Victoria University College and Auckland University College and was admitted...
"Where the Waves Fall (1984) centres the stories of the Pacific Islanders and how they were affected by European explorers and colonisers in this unique account of human settlement and cultural interchange in the Pacific islands. It follows the fortunes of the...
What does the Spider say? See I'm spreading out my net, Doesn't matter if it's wet. Do drop in as you go by - Alistair Te Ariki Campbell (1925-2009) is one of the great poets of Oceania. Poem for Ataahua is a poem Alistair wrote for his granddaughter. In...
Written and illustrated by children of Niue who live in Aotearoa, Niue and other parts of the world, these are, in the children's words, their expressions of aspects of Niue life that are important to them. There are stories of history, myth, religion...
A theological reflection on the links between the Fijian vanua and theology. Dr, Tuwere (former principal of Pacific Theological College) takes us on a journey of reconciliation with Fiji's multiculturalism as he searches to define contemporary Fijian...
This book opens up a lively and invigorating conversation. By critically expanding upon the concept of Pasifika households during a time of rapid social and ecological transformation, the authors offer compelling insights on interconnection, vulnerability,...
Stephen Crichton tells how a young Samoan from Australia became one of the stars of the NRL! Stephen Crichton is a Reading All Stars book. Reading All Stars books are written for people who need support with reading, whatever their age. The text is written in...
"Tui Pea Luva, meaning weave then gift, is the heartfelt offering of strength, memories and love gifted down from mothers, sisters and aunts. Each poem is a delicate weaving of wisdom and a celebration of the timeless bond of family, the beauty of female...
"Poetry and theatre collide in this urban love/hate letter to Tamaki Makaurau. Teuila, a Samoan-Palagi poet and single mum, journeys through social landscapes of the city, unpacking and celebrating the intensely personal stories of those around her. Through...
"Mika seems like the perfect teenage son. Smart, sporty, hard-working, and the head junior prefect, he's the go-to for his friends and the dependable older brother. But beneath the surface, Mika struggles to balance school, work, and the heavy burden of family...
"On March 11, 2011, a tsunami warning was issued for Tonga in Polynesia. On the low and small island of Kotu, people were unperturbed in the face of impending catastrophe. The book starts out from the puzzle of peoples' responses and reactions to this warning...
In September 1940, four nuns set sail on a journey that would carry them to the edge of the world-and into the heart of one of the most dangerous conflicts in history. Sisters Hedda Jaeger, Irene Alton, Isabelle Aubin, and Celestine Belanger, members of the...
The 'E BUKA IMENE EVANGELIA hymn book is a cherished collection of spiritual songs and hymns, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and Christian faith of the Cook Islands Seventh Day Adventists' Raitu. Written in the Reo Kuki Airani Maori language, the hymns...
"This report provides insights on how geospatial technologies can be used to develop methodological tools for measuring agricultural land more accurately and cost-efficiently in Asia and the Pacific. Based on pilot application in Armenia, the Cook Islands, and...
Graphic novel
'Dimailagi' is a Fiji Comic book written entirely in Fijian. The artist is Tui Ledua. Part 4 of 4. Prepared by/ copyright of the iTaukei Language and Culture Department of iTaukei Affairs, Fiji.
'Drevulakata' is a Fiji Comic book written entirely in Fijian. Part 3 of 4. Prepared by/ copyright of the iTaukei Language and Culture Department of iTaukei Affairs, Fiji.
'O Ra Kasala' is a Fiji Comic book written entirely in Fijian. The artist is Tui Ledua. Part 2 of 4. Prepared by/ copyright of the iTaukei Language and Culture Department of iTaukei Affairs, Fiji.
O Teri kei Kalavo' is a Fiji Comic book written entirely in Fijian about Teri and the rat. The artist is Tui Ledua. Part 1 of 4. Prepared by/ copyright of the iTaukei Language and Culture Department of iTaukei Affairs, Fiji.
"Beginning with the murder of a village chief--and its aftermath--Bradd Shore moves gradually and deeply into Samoan culture to examine complex power relations in the village, systems of social control, conceptions of the person and of good and evil that help...
Picture book
Many people think of the mangrove as a swampy, smelly place but it is very important and lots of creatures live there. Crabs, fish, prawns and shellfish shelter in the roots and various birds, insects and orchids dwell in the upper branches. It is in the...
"This study builds on a close examination of an archive of files that advised the Australian Commonwealth Executive on Papua New Guineans found guilty of capital offences in PNG between 1954 and 1965. These files provide telling insight into conceptions held...
"In 1986, the Compact of Free Association marked the formal end of U.S. colonialism in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, while simultaneously re-entrenching imperial power dynamics between the two countries. The U.S.-RMI Compact at once enshrined exclusive...
"Palm Springs Tiki presents a visual exploration of a midcentury tropical paradise in the California desert. From the 1930s through the 1970s, Palm Springs and other desert communities embraced the midcentury fantasy of a home-grown Polynesian paradise. The...
Explore the rich heritage of the Samoan people through The Samoan Story of Creation by Dr. John Fraser. This book delves into the ancient origins of Samoa, a land known for its profound cultural legacy and seafaring prowess. Dr. Fraser illuminates the...
"From the KokoMana cocoa farm and chocolate factory, hidden in the rainforest near the small town of Savusavu in Fiji's north, we've collected our favourite chocolate recipes. Pared down to simple techniques and few ingredients - good quality chocolate the...
"This book provides a detailed examination of the core areas of commercial law in common law jurisdictions across a range of South Pacific countries: Cook Islands, Fiji Islands, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Niue, Nauru, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and...
"Tuli has come down from heaven to explore our planet. But all he finds everywhere is water. Tagaloa creates land for him, but now he's lonely and doesn't have anyone to share it with!"--Back cover.
"This book celebrates without apology the fact that indigenous spirituality lives and breathes in our Pacific person and personhood. In so doing, it celebrates what is core to indigeneity in the Pacific: our names and our naming; our knowing, being and seeing;...
"In a sense, Oceania can be considered a microcosm of World Christianity. Within this region are many of the same observable trends on the global level that impact Christian life, faith, and witness. The geography of Oceania--the "liquid continent"--is unique....
"In the summer of 2019, a group of kia'i, or protectors, made up of kanaka 'oiwi (Native Hawaiians) and their allies came together to prevent the construction of the Thirty-Meter Telescope (TMT) on the dormant volcano Maunakea. In Mele on the Mauna, Joseph...
"Embark on an unforgettable journey through the remote islands of Tonga with Ann, a young conservation scientist, in this captivating travel memoir that will leave you breathless. From smoking volcanoes to fierce cyclones, Ann braves the elements while racing...
"This story of the origin of the coconut by J. Soo Choon provides a new twist on the ancient myth known all over Polynesia - this time from the naughty eel's point of view. Does Eel have what it takes to sweep Sina off her big taro feet? Or will Sina make like...
"When Mama discovers a mischievous chicken invading her flourishing veggie garden her first instinct is to reach for the spade. But what starts out as a skirmish over the silverbeet develops into an unlikely friendship. DF Mamea's slice-of-life story paints a...
"O le tala a Luna o se mea e tatau ona faitauina mo le isi augatupulaga o tagata suʻesuʻe ma taʻitaʻi. Faatasi ai ma le Water Girl, o le au faitau talavou na folau atu i se malaga matagofie ma manino e faafiafiaina, a o latou tuuina atu se feʻau o le...
"Isobel Reid offers a concise account of the origins, establishment, and some internal dynamics of the Livingstonia Mission, in particular those impacting missionary families as seen through the eyes of a young missionary couple at its Bandawe station. This...
"In 1977, an abiding desire to photograph Old World peoples and cultures offered 23-year-old Victoria Ginn an escape from the wintery city of Melbourne, Australia, leading her by whatever means (including accompanying homicidal maniacs gone troppo) into the...
"Fa'afetai's poems stretch the mind and the heart, with political crispness, gentle romantic musings, and, above all, deep connection to his family and his home. Polynation is an exquisite book of poetry written and bound by Fa'afetai Ta'asē and discovered...
A weaboo baker, a dysfunctional Pacific family, a gay rugby player and a K-pop dance group come together to share a story of love and loss. It’s Daphne’s 30th birthday and she’s got an announcement that’s going to rock her family and friends to the core. The...
"A Samoan man arrives late to dinner at a friend's place and finds two Palagi strangers in their underwear. They tie him up and terrorise him. This is only the beginning of a dinner party none of them will ever forget. Provocative and compelling, Victor...
"SINK / RISE is the third chapter of The Day May Break, Nick Brandt's ongoing global series portraying people and animals that have been impacted by environmental degradation and destruction. This third chapter focuses on South Pacific Islanders impacted by...
Within the pages of this book, an international group of Methodist scholars are united in the belief that another church and another world are not only necessary but possible. Holiness traditions, even though at times addressing matters too narrowly and at...
"You think you know the tale of the Little Red Hen. You think you know how it ends. But in this story everything changes when the hard-working Red Hen lays a perfect white egg. And out of this egg comes a chick with a mind of her own . . . Here is a beautiful...
An adapted version of the tale of the Little Red Hen. When the barnyard animals who refused to help her plant and tend a seed ask to play under the "great green whispery tree" that Little Red Hen grew, she says no, but her chick thinks that answer is mean.
"The islands of Fiji are full of rich history and culture. Describes the history, customs, geography, and culture of the people who live there, and provides authentic vocabulary words for an immersive experience. Includes a glossary, index, and bibliography...
"A Niu Dawn collects creative responses by Pasifika visual artists to the traumatic events of the Dawn Raids in 1970s New Zealand. The resulting work is vital and diverse, and spans the generations from over the past 50 years-honouring the past, it is a...
"Island Toes is a delightfully colorful tale about the types of feet and toes one can encounter growing up in an island setting. The story has a nice descriptive, rhyming pattern that plays along with vibrant illustrations that offer variations on feet of all...
"This is the story of one New Zealander brave enough to do what we have all now and then dreamed of doing, live alone on a desert island In his youth Tom Neale was an ordinary seaman and for years a shopkeeper among the Cook Islands, but he was in his fifties...
"Christianity took root in the Pacific, nowhere more so than in Samoa. As World War I raged in Europe, the Great Influenza pandemic landed in Samoa in the winter of 1918. Facing tragic losses in their adopted village, a group of outsiders stayed behind to...
"A vital re-examination of the trailblazing and controversial artist Paul Gauguin - and the first full biography in over thirty years - written by the award-winning author of I Am Dynamite!: A Life of Nietzsche. Paul Gauguin is chiefly known as the giant of...
"Aims to offer that opportunity to Kiribati children in New Zealand but also for those in Kiribati who need to read and speak English correctly". --Publisher description.
"Tusitala is the debut poetry collection of Danielle Kionasina Dilys Thomson, known for their work with Tagata Atamai which aims to amplify the voices of the Moana through community, culture and creativity. Dani says this book was written for "the mothers who...
"Bula vinaka and welcome to the palm-fringed shores of Fiji and its kaleidoscope of islands and islets in every shape and size; where sand as soft as talcum powder meets the South Pacific surf and time slows with every gentle breath. Inhale the fresh, briny...
Transport your taste buds to the tropical paradise of the islands with the "50 Island flavor recipes for home." Bursting with vibrant colors, bold flavors, and exotic ingredients, this cookbook is a culinary journey through the diverse cuisines of the...
In 1939, into the mountainous beauty of the province of Ra, a baby boy is born. As he grows, Tubuna is a boy of largess: in heart, in wonder and in determination. These are the traits of his people and traits that guide him into an adulthood where he is...
"A portrait of the fascinating, unusual and fruitful creative partnership of the writers Fanny and Robert Louis Stevenson. The romance between Fanny and Robert Louis Stevenson was an unlikely Victorian love story: he was an ambitious but drifting...
"The literary creativity that flowed through Oceania between 1960 and 1980, an era referred to as the "Golden Age" of Pacific writing, is inextricable from the optimism of a decolonizing age. It is also inseparable from the establishment of the University of...
Tongan art, with its elegant sculpture, headrests, body adornment, clubs, containers, tools and fibre work, has made an outstanding contribution to the culture of Oceania. In The Art of Tonga, Keith St Cartmail's achievement is to draw together all the strands...
"Centering on cases of sexual violence, this book illuminates the contested introduction of British and French colonial criminal justice in the Pacific Islands during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, focusing on Fiji, New Caledonia, and Vanuatu/New...
"Forgotten Island is the story of Navy radioman George Tweed, who was trapped on Japanese-occupied Guam during World War II, and the American liberation of the island. The opening days of World War II in the Pacific found the island of Guam in the Mariana...
This book is a chronicle of colonial treachery of how the Indians (mostly from North India) were promised a pleasant life in the Pacific and were transported to work in the sugar cane plantations in Fiji. The Indentured Labour System - invented and enforced by...
This book provides information on the complexity of masi production and its integral place within the cultural traditions of Fiji. As such, it will add substantibly to "our" knowledge, not only about masi, but also Fijian history and cultural traditions....
"Have you ever had a friend or sibling who was jealous of you and you don't know why? That's what happened to Seketo'a. How did he handle it?"--Back cover.
The Ulumate Project features objects and images created by Na Tolu over recent years reflecting the important making practices of iTaukei. This body of work responds to and re-poses objects and historic images from museum and research collections, to ensure...
"Fetū, the youngest sister of a unique family of matai, and her connection to her siblings becomes a guiding light for her village and a reminder of the enduring power of 'āiga, duty and hope for the future. Mataali'i weaves a story rich in Samoan cultural...
A story of friendships formed in the most unlikely of places. A group of girls, each in search of something within themselves, find solace and comfort in each other's company while facing an unknown future. Sharing their stories, hopes and beliefs brings them...
Compiled by award-winning chef, judge and TV host Robert Oliver, Eat Pacific includes 139 zesty recipes from Fiji, Samoa, the Kingdom of Tonga, the Cook Islands, Vanuatu, Niue, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Tahiti, New Caledonia and Papua New Guinea, taken from the...
"“Chainbreaker” by Izaz takes you to the sugarcan fields of Fiji, where the Pacific Sugar Company holds sway over the lives of its farmers. Dive into this gripping tale of resiliance. The Indian-Fijian workers spend hot days in the sun, just as their...
"Routinely entering the U.S. after visiting relatives abroad, Grace James was arrested on July 29, 2016, by American immigration authorities and imprisoned for over a year while waiting for her asylum hearing in the country of her dreams. A native of the small...
"The Maori New Year is a time for celebrating, food and family. A little Kiwi in the New Zealand coastal bush wakes up in the middle of her sleep because she can feel it coming. One by one, she runs to her friends to wake them up so that they can spend the...
"Nese is a dying Oceanic language spoken on the island of Malekula, in northern Vanuatu. This book, based on first-hand fieldwork data, and without adhering to any particular syntactic framework, presents a synchronic grammatical description of Nese's...
Vaea is one of the most famous giants in Oceania. One day some men came to test Samoa to test him out. Vaea knew what to do with these men. Find out what happened in Vaea the Gentle Giant, a bilingual Samoan legend retold by David Riley and illustrated by...
"The indenture system, called girmit, by the Indian labourers, who served under its five year contract, brought some 60,553 workers to Fiji from the ports of Calcutta and Madras between 1879 and 1916. In this work, a reprint, to mark the 125 anniversary of the...
"This book is an exploration and celebration of the Fijian 'cloth of the gods'. Join us on a journey to the beautiful island of Vatulele and learn how the women there makeee the cloth using the ancient ways of the ancestors. The travel to Suva to meet Makareta...
"One day Punga, a scary cannibal, challenged an orphan boy named Muni to a spear throwing contest. If Muni lost, he would also lose his life ... and Punga would control Tonga forever!"--Back cover.
The malu. The pe'a. Samoan tattooing is famous all over the world. But how did the art of tattooing come to Samoa? Find out in Tattoo Twins, a bilingual Samoan legend retold by David Riley and translated by Rasela Lafaele Uili.
Sometimes it's the smallest things that help us the most. That's what happened to Sina when a tiny Honeyeater bird rescued her family from disaster. Find out how in Sina and the Honeyeater, a bilingual Samoan legend retold by David Riley and illustrated by...
Who do you think would win a race between a chicken and a turtle? You'd think the chicken would, right? Well, maybe not! Find out what happens when one prideful chicken got taught a lesson in My Own Paradise, a bilingual Samoan legend retold by David Riley and...
"Voyages: Stories of an Ocean People celebrates a rich maritime history and the ongoing connection of Fijians with the sea. The ocean is the heart of the earth and is what connects us to our larger Pacific family. It is where our roots begin and is what links...
Dr Capell's dictionary defines Tovata as "of the same party, on the same side". The specific sense, implicit in its usage here, stems from 1867 when the Governor of the Tongans in Fiji, Ma'afu, and the rulers of Cakaudrove and Bua, Tui Cakau and Tui Bua,...
Emerging from more than two decades of research in the field and in the archives, the essays collected here explore the multifaceted topic of the Fijian firewalking ceremony, the vilavilairevo. The collection examines the intersection of the intertwined topics...
In 1825 the young David Whippy, a native of Nantucket, found himself stranded on Bau Island, the home of the most powerful chief in the Fiji Islands. Unlike many of his contemporaries who returned to their homes, David chose to stay and carve out a life for...
Alofa tele atu, sending all my love, conveys a Pasifika parent's dreams, hopes, and cultural wishes for their Pasifika child as they embark on life's journey. The book unfolds as a personal letter expressing deep love and pride, incorporating cultural wisdom...
"Learning to siva from the heart... Tala loves watching her Aunty Sina's graceful steps in the taualuga, a traditional Samoan dance, where her hands curl like rolling waves and her feet glide across the floor like canoes. Yet when Tala tries to siva, her legs...
Celebrating the 30 – year journey of Falepipi he Mafola Niuean Handcraft Group Inc, based in Ōtāhuhu since 1993. Featuring projects and treasures made by Falepipi he Mafola Niuean Handcraft Group Inc, this exhibition honours over 50 loved ones who have since...
"'Ava (kava) is a popular drink in Oceania. People drink 'ava to celebrate happy moments, welcome visitors, and celebrate achievements. But how did 'ava come to Sāmoa?"--Back cover.
"Kaetaeta Watson and Louisa Humphry, MNZM, wear their tibuta proudly because it strongly identifies who they are as I-Kiribati in Aotearoa. Their research in 2021 revealed a lack of resources into tibuta by I-Kiribati, for I-Kiribati. There was also very...
"The letters in this book were written by Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart order, who were pioneer Roman Catholic missionaries in Kiribati (the former Gilbert Islands). They sent their first news to the home convent in France in 1895, with the final...
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