Goddwit (5 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Presents the personal testimonies of six people, who were all born around 1900, which reflects on the changes in their lives as old age comes upon them. This work describes their lives, and explores the meaning of old age, the fear and acceptance of death, the deterioration of their bodies, and the resilience of their spirits.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Presents the personal testimonies of six people, who were all born around 1900, which reflects on the changes in their lives as old age comes upon them. This work describes their lives, and explores the meaning of old age, the fear and acceptance of death, the deterioration of their bodies, and the resilience of their spirits.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Jacket Issued. 1st Edition. The book has very light shelf wear only. Museum collections are a treasure trove of objects, each with the capacity to tell a compelling story or stories. Many objects in Te Manawa's collection speak of a deep curiosity for the world 'out there and beyond', while others evoke an intense sense of belonging to the Manawatu. Significant insight about both local communities, and the broader national story, can be gleaned from objects such as a fragile kahu kiwi; a sleek handmade wooden kayak; the clumsy industrial design of an early portable computer; a simple child's Christmas stocking; and the elaborate weaving in a Samoan 'ie sina. Bringing together 35 writers, including leading historians, curators, and Maori scholars, and complemented by specially commissioned photography as well as historical photographs, Te Hao Nui brings the objects found on its pages to life, telling us about what it means to be a New Zealander. For postage outside NZ this volume weighs 1.4 kg and can be checked for its postage cost to your location at NZ Post rate-finder We do not make a profit from postage.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Jacket Issued. 1st Edition. The book has very light shelf wear only. Museum collections are a treasure trove of objects, each with the capacity to tell a compelling story or stories. Many objects in Te Manawa's collection speak of a deep curiosity for the world 'out there and beyond', while others evoke an intense sense of belonging to the Manawatu. Significant insight about both local communities, and the broader national story, can be gleaned from objects such as a fragile kahu kiwi; a sleek handmade wooden kayak; the clumsy industrial design of an early portable computer; a simple child's Christmas stocking; and the elaborate weaving in a Samoan 'ie sina. Bringing together 35 writers, including leading historians, curators, and Maori scholars, and complemented by specially commissioned photography as well as historical photographs, Te Hao Nui brings the objects found on its pages to life, telling us about what it means to be a New Zealander.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 208 pages. Seven years ago, Diana Anthony and her husband Brian moved into an old villa on a windswept hillside in Northland. Today, this same piece of land is the site o f a glorious, rambling garden, in demand for weddings and garden tours, and rece ntly nameds as one of the top ten gardens in New Zealand. . [This book] is the story of the creation of [this] garden. .--Book jacket.…