This is the Māori language edition of To Trap a Taniwha, an adventure story set in seventeenth-century Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland when the hapū of Ngā Oho/Ngā Iwi predominated. Armed with the courage of their convictions, two girls embark on a perilous journey to challenge their leaders' actions. Cousins, Te Kawenga and Kakati learn of a plan being hatched against a neighbouring iwi and strange activity occurring at a seasonal fishing camp. A huge trap is being built to snare and kill Ureia,...

To Trap a Taniwha and He Raru ki Tai is an adventure story set in seventeenth-century Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland when the hapū of Ngā Oho/Ngā Iwi predominated. Armed with the courage of their convictions, two girls embark on a perilous journey to challenge their leaders' actions. Cousins, Te Kawenga and Kakati learn of a plan being hatched against a neighbouring iwi and strange activity occurring at a seasonal fishing camp. A huge trap is being built to snare and kill Ureia, the taniwha of H...

In 'The New Guide to Knitting & Crochet,' Marie Jane Cooper presents a comprehensive resource that bridges the gap between beginner and advanced techniques in the textile arts. Combining detailed instructional prose with lavish illustrations, she explores a myriad of patterns and stitches, all while emphasizing the therapeutic aspects of knitting and crocheting. Contextually set against the backdrop of a renewed interest in handcrafts in the 21st century, Cooper's book serves both as a pra...

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE A social economic disaster the people of the 21st century are not prepared for. This book is an educational, practical, step by step approach, showing you how to obtain a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. It explains exactly what you need to do and questions to ask. It’s all well and good being told “ Go and get a diagnosis” But it is not as simple as that, as we need to know how to do things and feel as though we have some form of control over the experience. Jane Coop...

Welcome reader to my third book on Alzheimer's disease. Considering a Care Home? Ask the right questions. This book will provide you with some of the most profound insights and questions you need to consider should you decide that your loved one now requires twenty four hour care. It is not a decision that should be taken lightly. Some of these questions would not even have crossed your mind because in this whole journey, we lose our energy and confidence and can be only to grateful and be...

Who are you? Do I know you? Does that sound familiar to you? If it does, then my fourth book in this series Reg….will give you some insight into what’s happening to your loved one in relation to Alzheimer’s and what you will need to consider in order for you to continue caring effectively and with confidence. This book explains signs to watch out for and is a quick handy reference guide, helping you to understand what to do and what to consider as the phases of Alzheimer’s unfold and dilem...

This is my second pocket book which explains what needs to be considered in this next phase now that a diagnosis has been made. The biggest question we all ask ourselves is, “Will we be able to cope?” and it’s a fair question for the changing times up ahead. When those of you make a fundamental decision that you will be able to cope regardless of what this disease throws at you, you activate that part of yourselves that seeks a solution to each situation. The first part of coming to terms ...

In "The New Guide to Knitting & Crochet," Marie Jane Cooper offers a comprehensive exploration of two beloved craft forms, weaving together a rich tapestry of techniques, patterns, and inspirations. Written in an accessible yet informative style, the book balances detailed instructions with engaging anecdotes and historical context, making it not merely a manual but a celebration of the artistry involved in knitting and crochet. The chapters are thoughtfully structured to cater to both beg...

"A windswept love letter"—Cal Flyn, author of Islands of AbandonmentFrom Viking times to pastoral Highland crofts to odious research experiments, this is the untold, real-life detective story of the remarkable little horned sheep known as the Orkney Boreray and the determined woman who moved to one of Scotland's wildest islands to save them.It was Jane Cooper’s passion for knitting that led her to search for rare-breed sheep and th...

Win the votes, buy the votes, steal the votes, invalidate the votes! There is a lot that can go right – and so much that can go wrong – in a Ukrainian election. From the opening of the campaign through to the final decision on the results, it is a rollercoaster ride for the candidates, the election workers, and the international observers who have travelled from afar to see it all.In What Ukrainian Elections Taught Me about Democracy long-time election observer Jane Cooper...

Win the votes, buy the votes, steal the votes, invalidate the votes! There is a lot that can go right – and so much that can go wrong – in a Ukrainian election. From the opening of the campaign through to the final decision on the results, it is a rollercoaster ride for the candidates, the election workers, and the international observers who have travelled from afar to see it all.In What Ukrainian Elections Taught Me about Democracy long-time election observer Jane Cooper...

Exam Board: SQALevel: National 5Subject: EnglishFirst teaching: August 2017First exams: Summer 2018Introduce, develop, test and reinforce the skills required for success in National 4 & 5 English.Fully updated in accordance with the revised N5 specification, this Second Edition covers both the N4 and N5 assessments.Gradually develops students' skills and knowledge across the four keys areas of English: readin...