moorfield john (8 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

TE Whanake 1: TE Kakano. By John C. Moorfield. Publisher: Longman Paul, Auckland. Good softcover, some annotation in pencil, shelf/edge wear, creasing, tanning, title page has been removed, has plastic covering. 166 pages. "Te Kakano is the first text of the Te Whanake series and is designed as a beginning-level text for adults and senior secondary learners of Maori." - from blurb on rear cover. ALL PHOTOS ARE OF THE ACTUAL BOOK. All books are sent free by courier postage within New Zealand.

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. Pearson Auckland 2012 reprint VG (illus paperback v sl rubbed and worn, corners v sl bumped, owners name on title page).

Soft cover. Zustand: Near Fine. 3rd Edition. A close to new copy. This dictionary and index comprises a selection of modern and everyday language that will be extremely useful for learners of the Maori language. it has a broader scope than traditional dictionaries, so as well as the words one would usually expect in a dictionary, it also includes: encyclopaedic entries designed to provide key information about plants, animals (including sh and insects), stars, planets, heavenly bodies, important Maori people, key ancestors of traditional narratives, tribal groups, ancestral canoes, song types, traditional musical instruments, Maori names for institutions, country names, place names and other proper names, explanations of key concepts central to Maori culture; comprehensive explanations for grammatical items, with examples of usage idioms and colloquialisms. These have all been included because they are important in communicating in a Maori context, and contribute to understanding and speaking the language in a natural way. While this dictionary is designed to stand alone, it not only contains all the words used in the Te Whanake series of narrative texts and resources, but is indexed to the Te Whanake series, thus giving quick access to topics, maps, illustrations, idioms, colloquialisms, proverbs, tribal sayings, grammar and usage explanations.

Softcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Dust Jacket. No signatures or marginalia. Price sticker on rear cover.; 2014 reprint of a title first published in 2002. [vi], 74, 16 pages. Large format softcover book. Page dimensions: 276 x 219mm. Illustrated. "This study guide is designed to accompany the Te Kakano (Second edition), the beginner-level text of the Te Whanake Maori language series. It contains grammar, vocabulary, reading and writing exercise for independent study" - from blurb on rear wrapper. Te Reo Maori.

Ki Te Whaiao An Introduction to Maori Culture and Society By Tania M. Ka'ai .John C. Moorfield, Michael Reilly, Sharon Mosely. Paperback, no inscriptions, some wrinkling to top edge of pages otherwise very good. 272 pages. Published by Pearson Education Limited, 2014. 'Ki te Whaiao: An Introduction to MÄori Culture and Society, is intended for students of MÄori studies at tertiary institutions. It is also aimed at several other audiences: those MÄori who want to know more about their own world, PÄkehÄ living in this country, and people from overseas who want to learn about the history of the Indigenous people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The book describes traditional and contemporary MÄori society and its interaction with PÄkehÄ society since first contact. It gives expression to the voices and words of MÄori scholars and those informed by their world-view. Emphasis has been placed on the clarification of MÄori cultural concepts throughout, in order to give readers a deeper understanding of the MÄori world and to excite their interest in the key themes developed throughout the text. The book has been arranged in two parts Part one is called Te Ao MÄori (The MÄori World) and examines a series of topics encompassing tribal histories about the creation,important cultural concepts, the migration journeys to Aotearoa, the origins of the MÄori language, cultural traditions and practices, leadership and MÄori performing and fine arts. Part two, NgÄ Ao e Rua (The Two Worlds) examines early contact between MÄori and PÄkehÄ, the Treaty and related issues. ALL PHOTOS ARE OF THE ACTUAL BOOK. All books are sent free by courier postage within New Zealand.

Softcover. Zustand: Very Good. Previous owner's name on first page. A little rubbing to corners of covers.; 2012 reprint of 2011 edition. xxi, [1], 447, [3 (blank)] pages. Page dimensions: 237 x 163mm. "This dictionary and index comprises a selection of modern and everyday language that will be extremely useful for learners of the Maori language. It has a broader scope than traditional dictionaries, so as well as the words one would usually expect in a dictionary, it also includes: encyclopaedic entries designed to provide key information about plants, animals (including fish and insects), stars, planets, heavenly bodies, important Maori people, key ancestors of traditional narratives, tribal groups, ancestral canoes, song types, traditional musical instruments, Maori names for institutions, country names, place names and other proper names; explanations of key concepts central to Maori culture; comprehensive explanations for grammatical items, with examples of usage; idioms and colloquialisms." - from blurb on rear cover.

Cloth. Zustand: Very good. The first edition of The Life Of John A. Rawlins by Major General James Harrison Wilson, inscribed by the author to the founder of the NAACP, Moorfield Storey. (illustrator). First Edition. Octavo, 514pp. Blue cloth, title stamped in gilt on spine and front cover. No additional printings noted. Frontispiece portrait with tissue cover. Booksellers label on front free endpaper. Light dust and foxing to top edge of text block, sunning to spine. (Nevins II, 101) (Howes W-528) Presentation card affixed to the front paste down, inscribed by the author: "To My Friend Moorfield Storey /James H. Wilson." Moorfield Storey (1845-1929) was an American lawyer, civil rights leader, and anti-imperialist. He was the founding president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), serving from 1909 until his death. Storey was a staunch advocate for civil liberties and racial equality, working tirelessly to challenge segregation and disenfranchisement laws. He argued several significant cases before the Supreme Court, including Buchanan v. Warley in 1917, which struck down racial zoning laws. Additionally, Storey was a vocal opponent of American imperialism, criticizing U.S. policies in the Philippines following the Spanish-American War.