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 ...

Bumblebee Grumblebee

David Elliot

In this delightful board book built on wordplay, toddlers will recognize each activity--getting dressed, playing, painting (including themselves), having a bath--and see how the animal makes the mischievous most of it.The bumblebee breaks its toy--bumblebee grumblebee!The cockatoo is getting dressed--co...

Into Iraq

Michael Palin

A fascinating and rare insight into the history and culture of Iraq, by Britain's best-loved travel writer. In March 2022, former Monty Python stalwart and intrepid globetrotter Michael Palin journeyed along the River Tigris and into Iraq to gain a glimpse of life in an area of the world that can claim...