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Three
A heartwarming story of a three-legged dog who follows his nose all over the city, out to the country, and into the arms of a new friend. One, two, three... One, two, three... Every day was a skip And a hop For Three. As a three-legged dog on his own in the big city, Three does pretty well for himself. His waggly tail keeps him fed, and he meets so many different legged creatures along the way. He's happy just the way he is, but sometimes he wonders what it'd be like to have a real home. That all changes when he wanders into the country and meets a quirky young girl and her welcoming family.
Wrestling with the Angel
Janet Frame, born in 1924, is New Zealand's most celebrated and least public author. Her early life in small South Island towns seemed, at times, engulfed in a tide of doom: one brother still-born, another epileptic; two sisters dead of heart failure while swimming; Frame herself committed to mental hospitals for the best part of a decade. Later, her surviving sister was temporarily felled in adulthood by a stroke, an uncle cut his throat and a cousin shot his lover, his lover's parents and then himself. This, then, is an inspiring biography of a woman who climbed out of an abyss of unhappiness to take control of her life and become one of the great writers of her time. And to enable her biographer to write this book scrupulously and honestly, Janet Frame spoke for the first time about her whole life. She also made available her personal papers and directed her family and friends to be equally communicative. The result is a biography of astonishing intimacy and frankness, written by multi-award-winning author, Dr Michael King.
The Framework of Criminal Justice
In The Framework of Criminal Justice, originally published in 1981, the criminal justice process is analysed by using six models, each of which expresses a different justification for criminal justice and punishment: the due process model – exacting justice between equal parties; the crime control model – punishing wrong and preventing further crime; the bureaucratic model – controlling crime and criminals; the medical model – rehabilitating offenders; the status passage model – publicly denouncing the crime and criminal; and the power model – maintaining domination by the ruling class and reinforcing class values. The study examines the formal rules and procedures of the magistr...
Wrestling with the Angel
Paperback release of a biography of New Zealand author Janet Frame, best known for the autobiographical trilogy that was filmed as 'An Angel at My Table'. Frame's family life was beset by misfortune and she herself was committed to mental hospitals for the best part of a decade. Her story tells of her return from unhappiness to become a successful writer. The biographer had the full co-operation of Frame, her family and her friends in writing this book. Includes photos, notes, bibliography, bibliography of Frame's work, and index. Author has a doctorate in history, an honorary doctorate in literature and has written 28 books. First published in New Zealand in 2000.
Of Stiletto and Soul
The entire purpose of being a Corner Boy was rooted in the concept of the ultra-masculine male The highest honor a Corner Boy could aspire was becoming a martyr for the gang The second highest honor was to carry a wound from battle that could be observed without the removal of ones attireThe third highest honor was going to jail and doing time In my young mind, Corner Boys came to represent the highest level of manhood and the epitome of moral virtue. says the author. But what was the truth? Of Stiletto and Soul: The Memoirs of Gangster Mike The Last West Philadelphia Corner Boyis a comprehensive and smooth recollection of the authors childhood experiences, family, youthful exploits, and his...
Michael
This book offers a lively and entertaining chronicle of the life and legend of the King of Pop. Colorful anecdotes, quotations, fun facts, and stories celebrate Michael Jackson's life and career. Hundreds of photographs pay tribute to each stage of MJ's life, from his Motown roots with The Jackson 5 to his untimely death in 2009. Highlighting everything from Michael's hit records and groundbreaking videos to his eccentricities and unique lifestyle, this book is a must-have for MJ fans around the world.
Leaf
A boy who hates having his hair combed discovers an extraordinary side-effect of messy, matted hair when a seed falls on his head and begins to grow.
Te Puea: A Life
Te Puea Herangi, whom Professor John Pocock identified as 'possibly the most influential woman in our political history', wanted an honest biography of her turbulent life. 'I want the truth told and nothing but the truth,' she told a Pakeha journalist. Michael King has written such a book. He did so with the full support of Te Puea's tribe, Tainui, and of her surviving family and protégés. When this book first appeared in 1977 it was hailed as the best book written by or about a New Zealander. The Oxford History of New Zealand Literature said it was so far an advance on anything published previously that it was without precedent. It remains so.
Hidden Places
""The role of the journalist above all else is to disclose, to shed light in hidden places, to let society see what is going on in its own dark corners", so writes Michael King. This selection of journalism, broadcasts and talks, brought together for the first time, follows the personal and professional growth of New Zealand's best known non-fiction author as a traveller and explorer in his own country." --Back cover.
Rainbow Bear
Bear likes to dive into the deep blue ocean, blowing bubbles and turning somersaults. He wakes with the sun and sleeps with the moon. One morning, Bear is shocked to discover that his coat has changed. Is Bear dreaming? Or are two cheeky polar bear cubs responsible?
