New Zealands Top 100 History Makers

Author : Joseph Romanos
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780958245586
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book New Zealand's Top One Hundred Sports History-makers written by Joseph Romanos and published by . This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This updated edition of this acclaimed 2005 book contains profiles of the leading 100 people who have shaped New Zealand, and is staggering in its scope. Those profiled range from politicians and inventers to musicians and sports stars

Author : Joseph Romanos
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780958245562
Total Pages : 223 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book New Zealand's Top 100 History-makers written by Joseph Romanos and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive NEW ZEALAND'S TOP 100 HISTORY-MAKERS, which profiles the people who have shaped New Zealand, is staggering in its scope. New Zealand's icons, including Edmund Hillary, Kate Sheppard, Jean Batten, Apirana Ngata and Ernest Rutherford are all there. But so, too, are a huge variety of other influential figures - bungy-jumping inventor A J Hackett, John Clarke of Fred Dagg fame, Maori leader Whina Cooper, activist John Minto, film-maker Peter Jackson, musician Dave Dobbyn. The early years of New Zealand's history are well covered, through the stories of such people as Hone Heke, Samuel Marsden, Te Rauparaha and George Grey. But more recent achievers like Neil and Tim Finn, Fred Hollows, Marie Clay and Russell Crowe are included as well. NEW ZEALAND'S TOP 100 HISTORY-MAKERS is brilliantly illustrated and outstandingly-researched. It will be fascinating reading for anyone with an interest in the people who have made New Zealand the country it is, as well as an essential learning resource.

Author : Fodor's
Publisher : Fodors Travel Publications
ISBN 13 : 1400016843
Total Pages : 618 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book New Zealand 2007 written by Fodor's and published by Fodors Travel Publications. This book was released on 2006-09-05 with total page 618 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the rugged beauty of New Zealand's countryside and cities and provides accurate information on hotels, restaurants, tours, and sports including fishing and hunting

Author : Stephanie E. Butler
Publisher : Fodors Travel Publications
ISBN 13 : 1400019524
Total Pages : 594 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Fodor's New Zealand 2009 written by Stephanie E. Butler and published by Fodors Travel Publications. This book was released on 2008 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the rugged beauty of New Zealand's countryside and cities and provides accurate information on hotels, restaurants, tours, and sports including fishing and hunting

Author : Susan Cochrane
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1443806250
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book The Ivory Tower and Beyond written by Susan Cochrane and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2009-03-26 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a tradition of “participant history” among historians of the Pacific Islands, unafraid to show their hands on issues of public importance and risking controversy to make their voices heard. This book explores the theme of the participant historian by delving into the lives of J.C. Beaglehole, J.W. Davidson, Richard Gilson, Harry Maude and Brij V. Lal. They lived at the interface of scholarship and practical engagement in such capacities as constitutional advisers, defenders of civil liberties, or upholders of the principles of academic freedom. As well as writing history, they “made” history, and their excursions beyond the ivory tower informed their scholarship. Doug Munro’s sympathetic engagement with these five historians is likewise informed by his own long-term involvement with the sub-discipline of Pacific History.

Author : Brent D. Taylor
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118319451
Total Pages : 406 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book The Creative Edge written by Brent D. Taylor and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-01-24 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the x-factor—the driving force behind extraordinary success. What accounts for the difference between the mega-success of Madonna and a thousand other wannabees waiting in the wings? Why did JK Rowling succeed where so many others aspiring writers have failed? And what was it about the slightly neurotic and mediocre schoolboy Sigmund Freud that ensured his position as one of the most brilliant and original thinkers in history? In this engrossing new book, Taylor builds on his theory that feeling like an ‘outsider’ from an early age, whether consciously or subconsciously not fitting into the norm, creates an edge that can drive outstanding success in later life. To this core philosophy Taylor adds a new ingredient: that of creativity, and he explores the interplay of these two factors—a lack of belonging and creativity—in the lives of a sparkling cast of individuals. Go beyond the glitz and glamour to discover how creative energy, harnessed to produce lives and works of extraordinary genius, can often exist against a backdrop of personal struggle and despair. From childhood outsider to adult icon, understand the journey of the following celebrities: Brad Pitt • Elvis Presley • Frieda Kahlo • Walt Disney • Sigmund Freud • Albert Einstein • Andy Warhol • Coco Chanel • David Beckham • Dan Brown • John Lennon • Sir Edmund Hillary • JK Rowling • Angelina Jolie • Tiger Woods • Amelia Earhart • Madonna

Author : Jamie Christian Desplaces
Publisher : Moon Travel
ISBN 13 : 1640494103
Total Pages : 1047 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Moon New Zealand written by Jamie Christian Desplaces and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 1047 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From green forests to blackened basalt and snowy mountains to golden beaches, adventure awaits around every bend on these dramatic islands. Experience Middle Earth with Moon New Zealand. Inside you'll find: Strategic itineraries including a week on both the North and South Islands, designed for hikers, cyclists, adrenaline junkies, history and culture buffs, and Lord of the Rings fans The top spots for outdoor adventures, like surfing, mountain biking, and trekking the Great Walks, as well as tips on how to do a New Zealand road trip. Go bungy jumping, paragliding, or jet skiing in Queensland, soak in refreshing thermal pools, or embark on a multi-day trek to rugged coasts, glacial valleys, volcanoes, and fjords Can't-miss sights and unique experiences: Cruise the hypnotic black waters of the Milford Sound, spot wild dolphins, kiwis, and blue penguins, and explore the sprawling Waitomo Caves lit by twinkling glowworms. Sample local sauvignon blancs in Marlborough and craft beers in Wellington, or sip cider in the Shire. Learn about Polynesian culture and history, marvel at Maori carvings, and savor a traditional hangi How to experience New Zealand like an insider, support local and sustainable businesses, avoid crowds, and respectfully engage with the indigenous culture, with expert insightfrom Aukland local Jamie Christian Desplaces Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout, plus a full-color detachable map Reliable background information on the landscape, climate, wildlife, and history, as well as common customs and etiquette Helpful resources on COVID-19 and traveling to New Zealand Travel tips: When to go, how to get around, and where to stay, plus advice for seniors, families with children, visitors with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ travelers With Moon's expert advice and local insight, you can experience the best of New Zealand. About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.

Author : Daniel Allen
Publisher : Icon Books
ISBN 13 : 1848317417
Total Pages : 657 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book A Charm of Magpies written by Daniel Allen and published by Icon Books. This book was released on 2014-11-06 with total page 657 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Science Magpie is Simon Flynn's bestselling collection of enthralling facts, stories, poems and more from science's history, from the Large Hadron Collider rap to the sins of Isaac Newton. With Antiques Roadshow regular Marc Allum as your guide, go in search of stolen masterpieces, explore the first museums, learn the secrets of the forgers and brush up on your auction technique with The Antiques Magpie . And with acclaimed nature writer Daniel Allen, join naturalists, novelists and poets as they explore the most isolated parts of the planet and discover which plants can be used to predict the weather in The Nature Magpie .

Author : Erik Nielsen
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317437616
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book The British World and the Five Rings written by Erik Nielsen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-10-02 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prior to the outbreak of World War II, the British presided over the largest Empire in world history, a vast transoceanic and transcontinental realm of dominions, colonies, protectorates and mandates that covered over one-quarter of the world’s land mass and comprised a population of over 450-million subjects. Spanning Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia and Oceania, over fifty modern nations—currently recognized by the International Olympic Committee—were governed and controlled by the British crown at some stage prior to the gradual dissolution of the Empire. The British World and the Five Rings seeks to explore the relationship between the former British Empire and the Olympic Movement. It pays due regard to the settler dominions, but it also addresses those territories who were less willing partners in the British imperial project. In doing so, the tendency of so-called ‘British World’ histories to promote an apologia for Empire is rejected in favour of a critical approach to imperialism. Combining thorough research with engaging and accessible writing, The British World and the Five Rings is applicable to many fields of Olympic scholarship making it a central work in the growing field of sports studies. This book was published as a special issue of Sport in Society.

Author : Vaughan Yarwood
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781869415419
Total Pages : 255 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book The History Makers written by Vaughan Yarwood and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE HISTORY MAKERS is a journey into New Zealand's past. In this selection of biographical portraits, Vaughan Yarwood has chosen people who have left their mark on our history and national character, New Zealanders who, above all, have been motivated by a compelling passion. Their interests and achievements span a broad range of endeavour, from aviation to politics, from ecology to religious ministry. Included are Sr Mary Aubert Jean Batten James K Baxter Governor George Grey Herbert Guthrie-Smith Sir Edmund Hillary Felix von Luckner Richard Pearse Joan Wiffen This personal, almost accidental selection offers a comprehensive, rounded view of each subject's life and work, incorporating the latest scholarship. But it is also a record of one writer's very personal foray into New Zealand's past, highlighting moments of discovery amid a gradual accumulation of revealing detail. Intelligently written and illustrated throughout, THE HISTORY MAKERS shows how all history can be revisited and brought to life again, and confirms that interesting people have at least one thing in common: their lives make good stories. Vaughan Yarwood has an MA in history from Auckland University. A former editor of Management magazine and Associate Editor of New Zealand Geographic, he has written widely for New Zealand and international publications.