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The Samoa Islands : Volume II, Material culture with 2 plates, 148 photographs and 44 drawings  by Augustin Krämer

The Samoa Islands : Volume II, Material culture with 2 plates, 148 photographs and 44 drawings

Augustin Krämer

"... this volume covers the ethnography of Samoa. Includes chapters on traditional art forms such as tattooing and weaving, medicinal remedies, cooking and other forms of material culture. Superbly bound with colour endpapers, the book is enhanced by the...

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My cousin is a chief in Samoa  by Johannes Langkilde

My cousin is a chief in Samoa

Johannes Langkilde

"Journalist Johannes Langkilde grew up in cold, windswept Denmark hearing stories of faraway relatives on the tropical islands of Samoa, one of them a real live chief! A thrilling tale, but obviously too good to be true - or so he thought. Years later, while...

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Polynesian tattoos  by Roberto Gemori

Polynesian tattoos

Roberto Gemori

"The beauty and depth of Polynesian art is particularly notable in the tradition of Polynesian tattooing, which has existed more than two thousand years. While tattoos can indicate one's status in society and one's genealogy, Polynesian tattooing is also...

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Voyagers  by Nicholas Thomas

Voyagers

Nicholas Thomas

"The islands of Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia stretch across thousands of miles of ocean and encompass a multitude of different peoples. Starting with Captain James Cook, the earliest European explorers to visit the Pacific were astounded and perplexed...

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Fiji  by Tarisi Sorovi-Vunidilo

Fiji

Tarisi Sorovi-Vunidilo

"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...

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Paea spies  by Dahlia Malaeulu

Paea spies

Dahlia Malaeulu

Picture book

Uses the "I spy with my little eye" game to introduce colours in Tongan. Based on the first Mila's My Gagana Series (2019), these dual language stories allow readers to safely explore the target language, develop understanding and cultural confidence. The...

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Wot knot you got?  by Selina Tusitala Marsh

Wot knot you got?

Selina Tusitala Marsh

"'What do you do if nothing is right - not at home, at school, anywhere?''What if people don't like me?''What if your own ideas stink?'' How do I hug my dad?' One morning, Selina wakes up with a twisting, tangling, knotty problem. It takes over everyone and...

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Healthy eating with Pacific plants!  by Vittoria Pasca

Healthy eating with Pacific plants!

Vittoria Pasca

This is the second Cookbook by award-winning nutritionist Vittoria Pasca. It's a guide to healthier, more nutritious daily menus. Following an explanation on balance meal planning, you'll find 50 colourful and delicious recipes that will help you put all the...

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Polynesia  by David Zurick

Polynesia

David Zurick

"The expansive blues of the water, lush greens of the vegetation, and bright shades of a rich and active cultural life make David Zurick's images in this collection a visual feast. His Polynesia photographs extol the marvels of a magnificent part of the globe...

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Shining a light  by Veeda Bybee

Shining a light

Veeda Bybee

"A collective biography of 40 influential Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, from Kalpana Chawla to The Rock to Tammy Duckworth, whose historical contributions readers may not know but whose light shines on, with stunning illustrated portraits by Hugo...

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Of love and war  by Angela Wanhalla

Of love and war

Angela Wanhalla

"Between 1942 and 1945 more than two million servicemen occupied the southern Pacific theater, the majority of whom were Americans in service with the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines. During the occupation, American servicemen married approximately...

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The past before us

The past before us

"The title of the book, The Past Before Us, refers to the importance of ka wā mamua or "the time in front" in Hawaiian thinking. In this collection of essays, eleven Kanana 'Ōiwi (Native Hawaiian) scholars honour their mo'okū'auhau (genealogical lineage) by...

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An indigenous ocean  by Damon Ieremia Salesa

An indigenous ocean

Damon Ieremia Salesa

"Histories of our Pacific world are richly rendered in these essays by Damon Salesa. From the first Indigenous civilisations that flourished in Oceania to the colonial encounters of the nineteenth century, and on to the complex contemporary relationships...

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Cries from the Moana  by ʼAtu Emberson-Bain

Cries from the Moana

ʼAtu Emberson-Bain

"Follow the magical story of Mahina and Tahi who are unexpectedly chosen by their village elders one day for a special mission. Their journey takes them across the Pacific Ocean in search of a secret passage, then all the way down to the ocean floor... Along...

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Tales of Polynesia

Tales of Polynesia

"A woman falls in love with the king of the sharks. Two powerful sorcerers compete in a battle of magical wits. The king of Maui's fastest messenger races to bring a young woman back from the dead. Explore the enchanting folklore of the Polynesian islands. In...

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My place, Cook Islands  by Jill MacGregor

My place, Cook Islands

Jill MacGregor

A young girl describes her life living in Aitutaki. Includes facts about the Cook Islands and a map of the different islands.

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My place, Samoa  by Jill MacGregor

My place, Samoa

Jill MacGregor

A young boy describes his life living in Samoa, in the village of Lefaga on Upolu. Includes facts about Samoa and a map.

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My place, Niue  by Jill MacGregor

My place, Niue

Jill MacGregor

A young boy describes his life living in Niue, in the village of Mutalau. Includes facts about Niue and a map.

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Ko Hui e whakahoa = Hui shares  by Dahlia Malaeulu

Ko Hui e whakahoa = Hui shares

Dahlia Malaeulu

Picture book

Hui teaches us the days of the week in Tokelauan while sharing with others. Includes two stories in one book - Hui Shares provides language learning supports and Ko Hui e fakahoa is the Tokelauan translation. My Pasifika Series are picture books that provide...

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Te potu o Pene = Pene's room  by Dahlia Malaeulu

Te potu o Pene = Pene's room

Dahlia Malaeulu

Picture book

Pene teaches us how to count in Tokelauan while cleaning up his bedroom. Includes two stories in one book - Pene's Room provides language learning supports and Te Potu o Pene is the Tokelauan translation. The Mila's My Pasifika Series are picture books that...

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Na mea na kitea e Tealo  = Tealo spies  by Dahlia Malaeulu

Na mea na kitea e Tealo = Tealo spies

Dahlia Malaeulu

Picture book

Tealo teaches us colours in Tokelauan while playing a fun game of 'I spy'. Includes two stories in one book - Tealoa Spies provides language learning supports and Na mea na kitea e Tealo is the Tongan translation. My Pasifika Series are picture books that...

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Top 10 Honolulu and O'ahu  by Lisa Voormeij

Top 10 Honolulu and O'ahu

Lisa Voormeij

"Home to Hawaii's vibrant capital, Honolulu, the island of O'ahu also offers natural beauty in abundance think turquoise coves, palm shaded beaches and cascading waterfalls. Make the most of your trip to this tropical paradise with DK Eyewitness Top...

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Foaki e Moka =  Moka shares  by Dahlia Malaeulu

Foaki e Moka = Moka shares

Dahlia Malaeulu

Picture book

Moka teaches us the days of the week in Niuean while sharing with others. Includes two stories in one book - Moka Shares provides language learning supports and Foaki e Moka is the Niuean translation. The Mila's My Pasifika Series are picture books that...

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Ko e pokomohe ha Tule = Tule's Room  by Dahlia Malaeulu

Ko e pokomohe ha Tule = Tule's Room

Dahlia Malaeulu

Picture book

Tule teaches us how to count in Niuean while cleaning up his bedroom. Includes two stories in one book - Tule's Room provides language learning supports and Ko e Poko mohe ha Tule is the Niuean translation of Tule's Room.

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Kitia e Mele = Mele spies  by Dahlia Malaeulu

Kitia e Mele = Mele spies

Dahlia Malaeulu

Picture book

Mele teaches us colours in Niuean while playing a fun game of 'I spy'. Includes two stories in one book - Mele Spies provides language learning supports and Kitia e Mele is the Niuean translation. The Mila's My Pasifika Series are picture books that provide...

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Ko e loto fevahevaheʻaki ʻa ʻOfa = Ofa shares  by Dahlia Malaeulu

Ko e loto fevahevaheʻaki ʻa ʻOfa = Ofa shares

Dahlia Malaeulu

Picture book

'Ofa loves to share with everyone! 'Ofa teaches us the days of the week in Tongan while showing us how to share with others. Includes two stories in one book - 'Ofa Shares, provides scaffolded language supports while, Ko e loto fevahevahe'aki 'a 'Ofa, is the...

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Pacific arts Aotearoa

Pacific arts Aotearoa

"The powerful and dynamic legacy of Pacific arts in Aotearoa, as told by the artists themselves. Pacific Arts Aotearoa tells the dynamic and powerful story of Pacific arts in Aotearoa New Zealand. This comprehensive account spans six decades of...

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South Pacific phrasebook  by author Te 'Atamira

South Pacific phrasebook

author Te 'Atamira

Lonely Planet's South Pacific Phrasebook is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Spanish phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Chat over dinner with a local family in Fiji, understand the hula in...

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Those magnificent voyagers of the Pacific  by Andrew Crowe

Those magnificent voyagers of the Pacific

Andrew Crowe

"This epic story begins 5000 years ago, when the ancestors of Polynesians discovered ways to 'see' over the horizon to find and settle new islands. As their landfinding skills grew, these people took ever bigger strides across the vast Pacific until they...

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A brief history of the Pacific  by Jeremy Black

A brief history of the Pacific

Jeremy Black

"This brilliantly concise history of the Pacific Ocean nevertheless succeeds in examining both the indigenous presence on ocean's islands and Western control or influence over the its islands and shores. There is a particular focus on the period from the 1530s...

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Frommer's Hawaii 2024  by Jeanne Cooper

Frommer's Hawaii 2024

Jeanne Cooper

Comprehensive and fully updated, Frommer's Hawaii covers all the major Hawaiian Islands, and takes you from world-famous beaches to secluded rain-forests to authentic luaus and everywhere in between.Frommer's only works with expert, seasoned journalists, and...

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Places of historical and cultural significance in Rarotonga, Cook Islands  by C A. Tucker

Places of historical and cultural significance in Rarotonga, Cook Islands

C A. Tucker

Picture-perfect images of enticing tropical lagoons, and coconut palm-rimmed beaches, set against a rugged and majestic mountainous backdrop: an understandably huge drawcard for visitors to Rarotonga! What many travellers to these shores are unaware of are...

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Tama Pasifika wellbeing journal  by Mani Malaeulu

Tama Pasifika wellbeing journal

Mani Malaeulu

"The Tama Pasifika Wellbeing Journal is designed to help our tama Pasfika connect back to themselves, strengthen their talanoa skills and learn how to heal along their wellbeing journey. The Tama Pasifika Wellbeing Journal is a culturally safe space for our...

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ʻOtou mäeva, ʻotou fatu, otou hanisi = My memories, my heart, my love  by Fesaitu Solomone

ʻOtou mäeva, ʻotou fatu, otou hanisi = My memories, my heart, my love

Fesaitu Solomone

"ʻOtou hanue ta Rotuma fū ʻe Not-Ues ne Suva la hḁitḁuḁg ma kilomitā 640 - 12 degrees ʻe saut ne equator ʻe farfar ne hanuḁ ma ʻḁtmot ne hat se Polynesia. Famör ne noh ʻe ʻḁtmot ta hḁitḁuḁg ma 1500, ka maʻoi seʻ famör Rotuḁm ne noh ʻe hanuḁ tūtū ne rån teʻ....

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Tupaia, Captain Cook and the voyage of the Endeavour

Tupaia, Captain Cook and the voyage of the Endeavour

"Centering Tupaia and Pacific worldviews, this book weaves a new set of cultural histories in the Pacific between local islanders and the crew of the Endeavour on James Cook's first 'voyage of discovery' (1768-1771). This book revisits material collections...

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Always song in the water  by Gregory O'Brien

Always song in the water

Gregory O'Brien

Always song in the water is an imaginative exploration of Aotearoa's oceanic environment. This is the new, expanded edition of the now out-of-print 2019 book of the same title. The new exhibition and its accompanying book celebrates-in images, words and...

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Ko te fagatuaga hili ia i te lalolagi! = Best wrestling match in the world  by Tuipagai Pulu

Ko te fagatuaga hili ia i te lalolagi! = Best wrestling match in the world

Tuipagai Pulu

"Mala is a great wrestler who lived in Fakaofo. But the people of the village are mean to him. One day a giant shark turns up. Can Mala save the village with his wrestling skills?"--Back cover.

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The ulumate project  by Daren Kamali

The ulumate project

Daren Kamali

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...

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Loki 'o Tevita = Tevita's room  by Dahlia Malaeulu

Loki 'o Tevita = Tevita's room

Dahlia Malaeulu

Picture book

"Tevita teaches us how to count in Tongan while taking us on his journey of cleaning up his bedroom. Includes two stories in one book - Tevita's Room provides scaffolded language learning supports while Loki 'o Tevita is the Tongan translation of Tevita's...

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Ko hai eni? = Who is this?  by Sandra Fatu Nu'u

Ko hai eni? = Who is this?

Sandra Fatu Nu'u

A bilingual book encouraging the use of every day Tongan language, helping readers to teach themselves by using simple English translations to assist.

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Vei's vanilla ice cream  by Jill MacGregor

Vei's vanilla ice cream

Jill MacGregor

A young girl from Vaini on the island of Tongatapu in Tonga helps to harvest and process vanilla beans. Includes recipe for making vanilla ice cream without a freezer.

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Fijian phrasebook & dictionary.

Fijian phrasebook & dictionary.

"Lonely Planet's Fijian Phrasebook and Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Fijian phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Book hikes along inland trails and order local cuisine with ease...

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Creatures  by Ahurewa Kahukura

Creatures

Ahurewa Kahukura

Picture book

Introduces the Tongan words for different kinds of animals.

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What boys wear  by Ahurewa Kahukura

What boys wear

Ahurewa Kahukura

Picture book

Introduces some Tongan words to do with men's clothing.

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Learning faces in Tongan and English. by Ahurewa. author. Kahukura

Learning faces in Tongan and English.

Ahurewa. author. Kahukura

Picture book

Introduces the Tongan words for parts of the face.

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Chile & Rapa Nui (Easter Island)  by Isabel Albiston

Chile & Rapa Nui (Easter Island)

Isabel Albiston

"Lonely Planet's Chile and Rapa Nui (Easter Island) is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Hike through winding forests to the mountain spires of...

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Tahiti & French Polynesia  by Celeste Brash

Tahiti & French Polynesia

Celeste Brash

"Lonely Planet's Tahiti and French Polynesia is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Swim in the sparklingly clear waters, hike to waterfalls, dive...

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Fiji  by Anirban Mahapatra

Fiji

Anirban Mahapatra

"Lonely Planet's Fiji is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Say bula to the locals at a dance ceremony; trek to hidden waterfalls on 'Garden...

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The last resort  by Sarah Stodola

The last resort

Sarah Stodola

"With its promise of escape from the strains of everyday life, the beach has a hold on the popular imagination as the ultimate paradise. In The Last Resort, Sarah Stodola dives into the psyche of the beachgoer and gets to the heart of what drives humans to...

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The birth of Polynesia  by David Burley

The birth of Polynesia

David Burley

The "Birth of Polynesia" provides an archaeological narrative of the first people to settle in Polynesia in the Kingdom of Tonga, and the ensuing expansion from the founder settlement on Tongatapu northward through a myriad of islands to Sāmoa and beyond. It...

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O le Tusi paia

O le Tusi paia

This Large Bible has a new stylish black cover, with embossed front Cover.

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A canoe before the wind  by Vitale Lafaele

A canoe before the wind

Vitale Lafaele

"In 1962, a Sāmoan family journeyed to New Zealand - a country immigrants once called 'the land of milk and honey' - in search of a better life. Instead, their eldest son, Vitale, arrived in an era of dawn raids by police and immigration officials, and endless...

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Au e manako = I like to  by Sandra Fatu Nu'u

Au e manako = I like to

Sandra Fatu Nu'u

A bilingual book encouraging the use of every day Tuvalu language, helping readers to teach themselves by using simple English translations to assist.

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Sea te mea tafao tenei? = What toy is this?  by Sandra Fatu Nu'u

Sea te mea tafao tenei? = What toy is this?

Sandra Fatu Nu'u

A bilingual book encouraging the use of every day Tuvalu language, helping readers to teach themselves by using simple English translations to assist.

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Sea te meakai tenei? = What food is this?  by Sandra Fatu Nu'u

Sea te meakai tenei? = What food is this?

Sandra Fatu Nu'u

A bilingual book encouraging the use of every day Tuvalu language, helping readers to teach themselves by using simple English translations to assist.

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Na iyaya ni vakatatalo cava oqo? = What toy is this?  by Sandra Fatu Nu'u

Na iyaya ni vakatatalo cava oqo? = What toy is this?

Sandra Fatu Nu'u

A bilingual book encouraging the use of every day Fiji language, helping readers to teach themselves by using simple English translations to assist.

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O cei oqo? = Who is this?  by Sandra Fatu Nu'u

O cei oqo? = Who is this?

Sandra Fatu Nu'u

A bilingual book encouraging the use of every day Fiji language, helping readers to teach themselves by using simple English translations to assist.

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Koe ha 'ae me'akai koeni? = What food is this?  by Sandra Fatu Nu'u

Koe ha 'ae me'akai koeni? = What food is this?

Sandra Fatu Nu'u

A bilingual book encouraging the use of every day Tongan language, helping readers to teach themselves by using simple English translations to assist.

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Koe hā 'ae me'a va'inga koe ni'? = What toy is this?  by Sandra Fatu Nu'u

Koe hā 'ae me'a va'inga koe ni'? = What toy is this?

Sandra Fatu Nu'u

A bilingual book encouraging the use of every day Tongan language, helping readers to teach themselves by using simple English translations to assist.

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Ko he meakai a tenei? = What food is this?  by Sandra Fatu Nu'u

Ko he meakai a tenei? = What food is this?

Sandra Fatu Nu'u

A bilingual book encouraging the use of every day Tokelau language, helping readers to teach themselves by using simple English translations to assist.

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He mea tafaoga vehea tenei? = What toy is this?  by Sandra Fatu Nu'u

He mea tafaoga vehea tenei? = What toy is this?

Sandra Fatu Nu'u

A bilingual book encouraging the use of every day Tokelau language, helping readers to teach themselves by using simple English translations to assist.

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'Oku ou sai'ia keu = I like to...  by Sandra Fatu Nu'u

'Oku ou sai'ia keu = I like to...

Sandra Fatu Nu'u

A bilingual book encouraging the use of every day Tongan language, helping readers to teach themselves by using simple English translations to assist.

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Au taleitaka na-- by Sandra Fatu Nu'u

Au taleitaka na--

Sandra Fatu Nu'u

A bilingual book encouraging the use of every day Tuvalu language, helping readers to teach themselves by using simple English translations to assist.

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Our place, Tonga  by Jill MacGregor

Our place, Tonga

Jill MacGregor

Two young girls describe their lives living in Tonga, on the island of Tongatapu. Pina and Pepe and their friends celebrate important days in the village and learn to weave and paint tapa. Includes facts about Tonga and a map.

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Tahiti & French Polynesia  by Chantae Reden

Tahiti & French Polynesia

Chantae Reden

Inside you'll find: Flexible itineraries for solo travellers, honeymooners, and families, including two weeks experiencing the best of French Polynesia, a weeklong romantic getaway, and a trip to the awe-inspiring archaeological sites of the Marquesas Islands...

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Dawn raid  by Pauline Vaeluaga Smith

Dawn raid

Pauline Vaeluaga Smith

"You're having an amazing family holiday, one where everyone is there and all eighteen of you are squeezed into one house. Fast forward to 4 o'clock in the morning, and there's banging and yelling and screaming. The police are in the house, pulling people out...

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Ko hai a e? = Who is this?  by Sandra Fatu Nu'u

Ko hai a e? = Who is this?

Sandra Fatu Nu'u

A bilingual series encouraging the use of every day Niuean language, helping readers to teach themselves by using simple English translations to assist.

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Ko oi tenei? =  Who is this?  by Sandra. author. Fatu Nu'u

Ko oi tenei? = Who is this?

Sandra. author. Fatu Nu'u

A bilingual book encouraging the use of every day Tuvalu language, helping readers to teach themselves by using simple English translations to assist.

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Yaca vakaviti ni ika  by Tarisi Sorovi-Vunidilo

Yaca vakaviti ni ika

Tarisi Sorovi-Vunidilo

Names of marine animals in Fijian.

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Rarotonga  by Karen McMillan

Rarotonga

Karen McMillan

"Kiri, Jed and twins Emma and Ethan frequently journey on 'elastic island', a unique way to travel that sends them pinging across the ocean to a variety of tropical destinations. This time, they travel with Blong the Cat and Heathcliff the Dog to beautiful...

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40 years behind bars  by Jack Cooper

40 years behind bars

Jack Cooper

"40 Years Behind Bars is the stories of Jack Cooper, Trader Jack, an uncouth and charismatic restaurateur who made the Cook Islands his home. Born in Wellington, New Zealand from a long line of publicans, Jack cut his teeth in pubs across the country. Quickly...

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New Zealanders' perceptions of the Pacific

New Zealanders' perceptions of the Pacific

"New report calls for deeper connections with the Pacific. An inaugural research report surveying “New Zealanders’ Perceptions of the Pacific” calls for the development of deeper ties with the region. The comprehensive report, commissioned by the Pacific...

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A disappearance in Fiji  by Nilima Rao

A disappearance in Fiji

Nilima Rao

"1914, Fiji: Akal Singh, 25, would rather be anywhere but this tropical paradise - or, as he calls it, 'this godforsaken island'. After a promising start to his police career in Hong Kong, Akal has been sent to the farflung colony of Fiji as punishment for a...

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One of them  by Shaneel Lal

One of them

Shaneel Lal

'Shaneel is not like anyone you have ever met. An absolute must-read.' - Ruby Tui. What would you do if you were told by the people you loved the most that the way you were born was evil and wrong? For Shaneel Lal, this was their reality from the time they...

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Claiming the space for spirituality  by Cabrini 'Ofa Makasiale

Claiming the space for spirituality

Cabrini 'Ofa Makasiale

Spirituality that gives meaning is crucial to Pasifika -- Spirituality in the daily life of Pasifika -- The encounter between spirit and science -- Coming of age for Pasifika -- When spirituality goes off track -- Calls for more meaning-making spirituality --...

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Vaa Fesokotaki  by Tafue Lusama

Vaa Fesokotaki

Tafue Lusama

This book examines the theology of God from an Oceanian point of view, using a Tuvaluan relational philosophy called 'Vaa fesokotaki' which literally means, the relational sacred space. Vaa fesokotaki is used as the hermeneutical lens through which to redefine...

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O Leilani ma lona fale'oloa = Leilani's shop  by Natasha W. Tavita Vaaelua

O Leilani ma lona fale'oloa = Leilani's shop

Natasha W. Tavita Vaaelua

Picture book

Leilani's shop is built with cardboard and pieces of different coloured paper. She shows her mother what she has inside. There's bread and hair ties and soap. But is Leilani's shop just a dream, or is it real?

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Nafanua theology  by Marie Ropeti-Apisaloma

Nafanua theology

Marie Ropeti-Apisaloma

"For most people life is governed by power and rule, but behind these there always lies the mystery of human nature, doubtful and mysterious, and right now and again to go off at an angle and disrupt the soft working of coordinated practice. Some man or woman...

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Na kakana cava oqo? = What food is this?  by Sandra Fatu Nu'u

Na kakana cava oqo? = What food is this?

Sandra Fatu Nu'u

A bilingual book encouraging the use of every day Fiji language, helping readers to teach themselves by using simple English translations to assist.

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Ko au e fiafia oi...  by Sandra Fatu Nu'u

Ko au e fiafia oi...

Sandra Fatu Nu'u

A bilingual book using Tokalauan and English languages to show everyday activities that children enjoy.

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Ko ai tenei? = Who is this?  by Sandra Fatu Nu'u

Ko ai tenei? = Who is this?

Sandra Fatu Nu'u

A bilingual book encouraging the use of every day Tokelau language, helping readers to teach themselves by using simple English translations to assist.

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O le 'ofu lanu mafanafana mumu = The red coloured jumper  by Sandra Fatu Nuu

O le 'ofu lanu mafanafana mumu = The red coloured jumper

Sandra Fatu Nuu

Losa wants to join her mum on her evening walk but in order to do so she needs to put something warm on. She knows which one she is going to choose - her favourite red coloured jumper from her Nana! But there is only one problem, she can't seem to find it...

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Halu Bongo!  by Lani Wendt Young

Halu Bongo!

Lani Wendt Young

Picture book

Bella loves her best friend Bongo, very much. But not everyone in the village is as fond of him as she is. "Halu Bongo!" is their favorite phrase. Until one day, an unwelcome visitor comes to the village... With stunning paintings from renowned artist Nikki...

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Ki Mua! Ki Mua! = Push on! Push on!  by David Riley

Ki Mua! Ki Mua! = Push on! Push on!

David Riley

Ru is a famous Cook Islands explorer and navigator. He loved discovering new places. One day he set out on a journey that nearly ended in disaster but instead ended in a blessing. Find out what happened in Ki Mua! Ki Mua! - a bilingual legend from Aitutaki.

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Coconut delight = Fakafetuiaga fiafia ha ko e Niu  by David Riley

Coconut delight = Fakafetuiaga fiafia ha ko e Niu

David Riley

Some of the sweetest fruits in the world grow in Niue. There's fua futi (bananas), fua mago (mangoes) and fua loku (pawpaw). But niu (coconut) might be the most important of them all. How did the niu get to Niue? Find out how in Coconut Delight, a bilingual...

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Hina's blessing = Koe Ngaahi Tāpuaki 'O Hiná  by David Riley

Hina's blessing = Koe Ngaahi Tāpuaki 'O Hiná

David Riley

There are stories about the love of Hina and Sinilau across the Pacific. In this one the famous couple get married then celebrate with a canoe race. Find out what happened in Hina's Blessing, a bilingual legend from Tonga.

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Fatu and the magic crab = O Fatu ma le Pa'a Fa'ataulāitu  by David Riley

Fatu and the magic crab = O Fatu ma le Pa'a Fa'ataulāitu

David Riley

Can you think of a story that has interesting and strange characters? In this story you'll read about 10 brothers, a stone girl, a suspicious shark and a magic crab! Find out what happened to them in Fatu and the Magic Crab, a bilingual legend from Samoa.

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Suva stories

Suva stories

Suva Stories explores a fascinating tapestry of histories in one of the Pacific's oldest and most culturally diverse urban centres, the capital of Fiji. Charting the trajectory of Suva from indigenous village to colonial hub to contemporary Pacific metropolis,...

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Lightning boy = Ko te tama ko Uila  by David Riley

Lightning boy = Ko te tama ko Uila

David Riley

Sometimes the least likely person is the one who solves a problem. That's what happened to Uila the day that danger came to his family. Find out how in Lightning Boy, a bilingual legend from Tokelau.

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The pearl shell necklace = Ko te Kahoa Pā  by David Riley

The pearl shell necklace = Ko te Kahoa Pā

David Riley

How much would you do for someone you love? Kalokalo-o-te-la loved Hina so much he gave everything he had for her. Find out how in The Pearl Shell Necklace, a bilingual legend from Tokelau.

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Vā'ine the Mōmoke = Va'ine te Momoke  by David Riley

Vā'ine the Mōmoke = Va'ine te Momoke

David Riley

Have you ever missed your family so much it makes you sad? That's what happened to Va'ine and she had to make the toughest decision of her life. Find out what happened next in Va'ine the Mōmoke, a bilingual legend from Rarotonga.

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Niue stands alone = Tu Tokotaha a Niue  by David Riley

Niue stands alone = Tu Tokotaha a Niue

David Riley

Have you ever done something so embarrassing you just wanted to hide? Fao and Huanaki know how that feels. They once did something embarrassing too. But they found a way to turn it into something good. Find out how in Niue Stands Alone, a bilingual legend from...

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Our koviki tears

Our koviki tears

"Life, as we knew it, changed completely from March 2020 when Koviki forced Aotearoa New Zealand, and the rest of our world, into lockdown. Three years on, the cost to our overall mental health and wellbeing is incalculable.. Our Koviki Tears book is a...

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Tusiata o le tala o le vavau  by Linda Va'aelua

Tusiata o le tala o le vavau

Linda Va'aelua

"Tusitala o le Tala o le Vavau is a homage to pioneering and hugely important Samoan artist Iosua To'afa, illustrator of 1976's iconic Tala o le Vavau: Myths and Legends of Samoa. It celebrates the life and art of a brilliant - if underacknowledged - creative...

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A-wake-(e)nd  by Audrey Brown-Pereira

A-wake-(e)nd

Audrey Brown-Pereira

What does it mean to be a good Pacific woman? Audrey doesn't care. In her third collection, a - wake - (e)nd, acclaimed poet Audrey Brown-Pereira turns a lens to her own life, transforming a mid-life crisis into opportunity. Set against an unkind pandemic, a...

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Tatau  by Sean Mallon

Tatau

Sean Mallon

When Tatau was first published in 2010, Mark Adams' renowned images documenting a great Polynesian art tradition were a revelation. It told the story of the late Sulu'ape Paulo II, the pre-eminent figure of modern Samoan tattooing. A brilliantly innovative and...

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Quilting bold and beautiful  by Meg Maeda

Quilting bold and beautiful

Meg Maeda

"Quilting bold and beautiful is an inspiring and skill-building guide that focuses on Hawaiian-inspired quilts! Featuring eight gorgeous motifs that can be used to create everything from cushions and tote bags to tapestries, pillows, full-size quilts, and...

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Marinade

Marinade

"Marinade: Aotearoa Journal of Moana Art is a new arts journal co-edited by Ioana Gordon-Smith and Lana Lopesi. Marinade marks the overdue need for more writing on Pacific art, becoming the first Aotearoa journal focused explicitly on Moana arts from Aotearoa....

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