Bøger udgivet af MASSEY UNIV

"Sixty-eight writers and eight artists gather at a hui in a magnificent cave-like dwelling or meeting house. In the middle is a table, the tepu korero, from which the rangatira speak; they converse with honoured guests, and their rangatira-korero embody the tahuhu, the over-arching horizontal ridge pole, of the shelter. In a series of rich conversations, those present discuss our world in the second decade of this century; they look at decolonisation, indigeneity, climate change . . . this is what they see. Edited by Witi Ihimaera and Michelle Elvy, this fresh, exciting anthology features poetry, short fiction and creative non-fiction, as well as korero or conversations between writers. The lineup from Aoteraoa includes Alison Wong, Paula Morris, Anne Salmond, Tina Makereti, Ben Brown, David Eggleton, Cilla McQueen, Hinemoana Baker, Erik Kennedy, Ian Wedde, Nina Mingya Powles, Gregory O'Brien, Vincent O'Sullivan, Patricia Grace, Selina Tusitala Marsh and Whiti Hereaka. Guest writers from overseas include Jose-Luis Novo and Ru Freeman."--

They've been best friends and roommates for years, so when she asks for his help in scoring a new boyfriend, this cinnamon roll BFF will have to find a way to show her he's the man for the job...Quiet, unassuming PE Teacher, Ezra, has secretly loved Lina since the day they met, but they quickly fell into the friend zone and now he's not sure how to get out of it. Not wanting to risk their perfect friendship, he's kept his feelings hidden, hoping things might naturally unfold between them. But then she sets her eyes on one of his friends and, even worse, asks for his help in winning the guy over...Art teacher, Lina, has jumped from one fling to another, but she's starting to wonder if she's ready for something more. Her love life has been a hot mess for too long and it's time to score herself a serious boyfriend. Ezra's buddy looks like a pretty good candidate, until...Her best friend rocks her world with a life changing declaration and a kiss that has her questioning everything.Now this woman, who's a walking disaster when it comes to romance, must figure out if she's willing to risk another failure-and the best friend she's ever had-by taking a chance on love...

In this new edition of the handy pocket guide, architecture writer John Walsh teams up with photographer Patrick Reynolds to offer a self-guided tour of significant Christchurch buildings, from outstanding heritage sites such as the Arts Centre to the University of Canterbury's Modernist campus and the bold structures built following the 2010- 2011 earthquakes. The informative text is accompanied by maps for six walking routes. It's the perfect guide for visitors to Christchurch and also for locals who want to know more about their city.

A vital, poetic reimagining of an ancient text. Grendel's Mother, inspired by the famous Anglo-Saxon epic poem Beowulf, gives a voice to the monster's mother. Gardner tells the story in verse, blending the ancient form of epic poetry with modern forms. Grendel's Mother is unnamed in Beowulf, and she remains unnamed here. This seemingly essential lack speaks about the marginalised everywhere. It shows that the unknown and the disregarded can relate their experiences and that their perspectives have value. The poems evoke images of proud warriors, the music of the psaltery, laughter in the mead hall and the sounds of nature, the forest, and the ocean. They also probe the meaning of monstrousness in womanhood and the struggles of a marginalised human being in the harsh world of our ancestors, and, indeed, in any world.

Selah's one of the richest students at Haven Academy. Dante's a charity case. They shouldn't mix, but a ballroom dancing contest is about to pull them together...Selah never asked to be rich and she never asked to be born into a family where tradition and appearance mean everything. Boarding at Haven Academy is a welcome relief, but it doesn't get her out of having to compete at the annual ballroom dancing competition her parents host in their home town. And then she loses her dance partner...Her parents will be furious and no doubt blame her for what's happened. She's freaking out over what to do when the last solution she ever thought possible appears in the form of Dante Arden.Accused of being a perpetual smart-mouth with no hope of a decent future, Dante's used to people's skepticism, but he'll do just about anything to help Selah fall in love with dancing.He's always been curious about the quiet, quirky bookworm and watching her come out of her shell is a thing of beauty. As one step turns into two, the duo challenge each other in ways they never expected. And with the competition drawing closer by the day, they're ready to break all the rules if it means one more dance together...

This single father swore off women after his wife left him, but a sweet librarian with a crush and a little fake romance is about to change everything...High school librarian, April, has been crushing on the new caretaker since he walked into the building. Tall, roguishly handsome and with a Scottish accent that can curl her toes, April is one smitten-kitten. But she would never have the courage to tell him so. Not intentionally anyway...While on a call to her overbearing mother, April decides to invent a boyfriend, just to avoid yet another line of "why aren't you dating?" questions. She describes Angus in all his rugged glory and is mortified to turn around and see that he's heard the whole thing.Whoops!Angus couldn't believe his ears when the librarian started talking about him like they were dating. What is she up to? He should be furious with her, but maybe this isn't such a bad idea. Being a divorced dad makes him prey to all the hawk-like single ladies at his daughter's school. Maybe a fake girlfriend will be the answer to all of his problems.But as these colleagues enter into their cunning ruse, how long will it take them to realize that the only people they're conning are themselves? And can they find the courage to stick to their plan when the feels turn real?

Tui the Wonder Dog recounts the adventures of Captain Dan, First Mate Annie, and Tui, the ship's dog, as they sail up and down the coasts of New Zealand. These charming stories are inspired by the real-life adventures of the author, his family, and their little black labrador. They include rescuing baby dolphins and shipwrecked sailors, confronting robbers, and finding their way in the mist by the smell of cooking bacon.

At Haven Academy, if you're not a rich kid, you're a charity case. The two don't mix. And they certainly don't fall in love... Troublemaker, Maverick, knows he doesn't belong in the wealthy hallways of the elitist boarding school, but he's still managed to make some friends along the way. Outcasts just like him-the Haven Misfits, a newly formed dance crew trying to prove everybody wrong about them. There's only one unspoken rule in his crew-don't fall for the pretty rich girls. But when he comes across one with a bleeding lip and tears in her eyes, all rules are forgotten. Londyn knows to steer clear of the school's bad boys, but when she's assaulted by one of her own, it's Maverick who's there taking care of her. He makes her feel safer and more protected than the gates her family and friends hide behind. He's her knight, and her friend, and then...something so much more. But can this fairytale romance last? As their newfound feelings are exposed, it threatens the truce that keeps the two worlds living in harmony, and when a war breaks out between the haves and the have nots, friendships, loyalties and their hearts are put on the line...

"Despite our mythology of benign race relations, Aotearoa New Zealand has a long history of underlying prejudice and racism. The experiences of Indian migrants and their descendants, either historically or today, are still poorly documented and most writing has focused on celebration and integration. Invisible speaks of survival and the real impacts racism has on the lives of Indian New Zealanders. It uncovers a story of exclusion that has rendered Kiwi-Indians invisible in the historical narratives of the nation"--Publisher's website.

A little white lie to solve one problem is about to snowball out of control...When party girl Lauren finds herself in bucket loads of debt and having to return home to live with her controlling brother, she thinks life can't get any worse.She's wrong.Her brother is living with the world's biggest irritation-his best friend, Jack-the tower of muscle who loves to tease her.Desperate to pay off her debts, she spruces up her résumé, turning herself into the world's best teacher in the hopes of finding a job fast.It works! She's invited to substitute at the elite Haven Academy... as a dance teacher. Whoops. Maybe she shouldn't have made herself sound so accomplished, but what's one little white lie, right?She quickly figures out that a class of reluctant students are not about to dance one step for a fraud. She needs to come up with the right moves to win them over and get them working as a team. And who better to help her than champion dancer, Jack.But will Jack be willing to show her some moves?Or will teaching his hot little roommate be too much for him to handle?She wasn't supposed to grow up into a gorgeous woman... just like he's not supposed to break any kind of bro code like: never fall in love with your best friend's little sister...