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Revised Edition of the original Wise Words of theMori- Revealing History and Tradition. Over 5000 proverbs and other expressions. Beautiful new illustrations. Now also includes an extensive subject index, as well as listings of personal names, iwi, hpu and the migratory canoes. Originating from even...

CORNER OF THE COVER DAMAGED Over 5000 proverbs and other expressions. Beautiful new illustrations. Now also includes an extensive subject index, as well as listings of personal names, iwi, hpu and the migratory canoes. Originating from events in Mori history, literature, legends and everyday life. U...

By Alan Armstrong (S010) ISBN 9780854670109 BOOK TYPE: Paperback (Staple bind) DIMENSIONS: 110mm X 165mm PAGES: 60 A phrase book listing common words and phrases to assist speakers wishing to use Mori. Basic grammar for the beginner, pronunciation, conversational phrases, proverbial sayings, place names and their meanings, Mori-English, English-Mori word lists. Eighteenth printing.

By Murdoch Riley (B124) ISBN 9780854671243 BOOK TYPE: Hardback DIMENSIONS: 197mm X 143mm PAGES: 88 Bird legends and customs of the Mori. The book describes the status of birds in the Mori world, their connection with the gods, how birds were caught in traditional times, snaring and preserving birds ...

By Sam Freedman (S014) ISBN 9780854670147 BOOK TYPE: Paperback (Staple bind) DIMENSIONS: 110mm X 165mm PAGES: 60 Words to "Pkarekare Ana", "Haere Mai", "Hine E Hine", "Pania Of The Reef", "Manu Rere", ""Karu Karu", "Poi Waka", "Po Atarau". - some 70 Mori songs composed to suit all sorts of occasions and subjects. Produced in a handy pocket book size.

A useful book of time-tested Mori herbal therapies.By quoting the words of many skilled practitioners of the art of herbal medicine, and by describing some of the spiritual practices and karakia associated, the book becomes a useful compendium of proven therapies, whether for arthritis, headaches, i...

By Terry Barrow (B034) ISBN 9780854670345 BOOK TYPE: Hardback DIMENSIONS: 230mm X 230mm PAGES: 44 Mori music has its own special characteristics. Its development from pre-European to modern times is traced in this book by a noted ethnologist. From an historical perspective, one has to recall the con...

By Terry Barrow (B034) ISBN 9780854670345 BOOK TYPE: Hardback DIMENSIONS: 230mm X 230mm PAGES: 44 Mori music has its own special characteristics. Its development from pre-European to modern times is traced in this book by a noted ethnologist. From an historical perspective, one has to recall the con...

By Murdoch Riley (B090) ISBN 9780854670956 BOOK TYPE: Hardback DIMENSIONS: 190mm X 265mm PAGES: 528 The first section of this book surveys Morihealth and healing from the pre-contact period with Europeans, right up to the present time. It itemises individual ailments and subjects, discussing the spi...

By Alan Armstrong (S009) ISBN 9780854670093 BOOK TYPE: Paperback (Staple bind) DIMENSIONS: 110mm X 165mm PAGES: 64 Informative A - Z picture dictionary, colour and black/white. Many text entries. Descriptions of action songs, birds and animals, carving, clothing, fishing, foods, games, Mori history,...

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Whakatauk are commonly referred to as proverbs/ sayings - but they often open the door to appreciating many parts of te ao Mori. They can be applied in many settings, in speeches, affirmations, sharing stories, learning places.Theymost often have very deep meaning beyond a simple message or saying, ...

Benefits Whakatauk are commonly referred to as proverbs/ sayings - but they often open the door to appreciating many parts of te ao Mori. They can be applied in many settings, in speeches, affirmations, sharing stories, learning places. They most often have very deep meaning beyond a simple message ...

Whakatauk are commonly referred to as proverbs/ sayings - but they often open the door to appreciating many parts of te ao Mori. They can be applied in many settings, in speeches, affirmations, sharing stories, learning places. They most often have very deep meaning beyond a simple message or saying...