Ngaio press (63 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Clean tight copy. Gift inscription by the author.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. 231 pages. Illustrated.

Paperback. Condizione: Good.

Illustrated Card Covers. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: No Jacket (as issued). 1st Edition. A Lifetime's Worth of Tales and Advice From a Master Flyfisherman.240 illustarated including colour. Something of a minor anglingf classic. No marks or signatures - at least fine.

Soft cover. Condizione: Good. 5 decades in the wool industry-tidy copy.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. A very clean copy. The Returned and Services' Association (RSA) has been a significant part of Wellington's social, and at times political structure since 1916. It was founded in April of that year by people who saw a need for welfare, rehabilitation, job-finding and meeting-place services for physically and psychologically wounded soldiers who were beginning to return from overseas service in World War I. This is the story of Wellington RSA's development, heydays, then relative decline, over the next 91 years. The RSA movement has been at the forefront of national debates about welfare, defence, duty, remembrance, sacrifice, welfare and morality. For its membership it has lobbied hard for pensions, land grants, medals, rehabilitation, welfare, disability issues and other rights. It has had strong links with the War Amputees' Association, Disabled Servicemen's Re-establishment League, as well as patriotic and canteen boards, and veterans' homes. Of the many RSAs in New Zealand towns and cities, Wellington's branch has been the most broadly influential because of its capital city location and because its establishment and development paralleled that of the national body. From earliest times until 1995 it shared premises and often staff with the New Zealand Returned Services Association and over the years has provided a high proportion of national presidents. Peter Cooke's history describes Wellington RSA's colourful beginnings and chronicles the individuals and events that shaped its personality.…

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. Large landscape format. Book has only light shelf wear.Ex NZ Parliament library copy with only a Parliament Library plate inside front cover.160pp. Extraordinary because not only is it personal pictures of the war, but also excerpts from his diary about the time. As is reflective of attitudes at this time he refers to the locals generally as 'wogs' - but the diaries have a great deal of information which are about life in the army of North Africa - including recreation, weather, and even some manoeuvres in sketch form.This is a very personal account of the war from 1941-44 - you won't see pictures of bodies or battles- this is all about the war which they experienced, the people, the recreation, the visits to the holy land even. Ian Macgibbon, who has edited this book, has written a great deal on New Zealand military history and he has edited this judiciously to bring this part of the war alive. A nice addition to anyone interested in the war in Africa.…

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Book appears un-read and the jacket has a tiny hint of shelf wear only. In its heyday, Jaycee was one of New Zealand's liveliest service organisations, with members who were both 'developers of people' and 'builders of communities'. The organisation made an impressive contribution to the social infrastructure of New Zealand after World War II and later. Almost every community has amenities built or aided by the Jaycees. The organisation's role in training leaders in politics, local government and business is less well known but many a parliamentarian and mayor learned public speaking and meeting procedure in a Jaycee chapter. Jaycee was also an international movement that looked to foster world peace through democracy, trade and international brotherhood. New Zealand Jaycees boxed far above their weight in the international body, taking a strong lead in the Asia-Pacific region. But, like the whole voluntary sector throughout the western world, Jaycee lost ground as new forces in society and the economy invaded its niche. By century's end the decline in social capital and social cohesion emerged as a worldwide concern. As the New Zealand movement celebrates its 75th anniversary it faces reinventing itself in this new situation. This readable and well-illustrated book remembers the fun times and the more serious times, while making an important contribution to New Zealand history and the international study of service organisations. (Source:Google Books 5/2/17).…

Soft cover. Condizione: Near Fine Softcover. Being a Fly fisher. Illustrated (illustratore).

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition. Illstd with b&w photos. Unmarked. The dust jacket is intact and bright. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. Of the many RSAs in New Zealand towns and cities, Wellington's branch has been the most broadly influential because of its capital city location and because its establishment and development paralleled that of the national body. From earliest times until 1995 it shared premises and often staff with the New Zealand Returned Services Association and over the years has provided a high proportion of national presidents. Peter Cooke's history describes Wellington RSA's colourful beginnings and chronicles the individuals and events that shaped its personality. Large; DJ. 231 pages.…

Soft cover. Condizione: Fine. 1st Edition. Some minor light shelf wear and an ownership stamp. Otherwise a tidy copy. In the middle of last century, "Going Abroad" could be the 'nice' way of saying you were emigrating from Scotland. It's also the title of a book which takes a fresh look at the Pilgrim Fathers of the 19th century - those determined men and their wives from the breakaway Free Church of Scotland who sailed to a new life in the furthest outpost of the British Empire: New Zealand.…

Soft cover. Condizione: Near Fine. First Edition. 231p A very detailed, illustrated family history which describes much of early immigration by the Scots to New Zealand and their development as New Zealanders.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Ngaio Press, Wellington, New Zealand, 1997, large format pb, no creasing to spine, only light wear to the covers, pages clean and bright, a good tight secure binding, a Very Good copy, [B5402] [Box 17].

Oblong quarto hardcover (VG+) in d/w (VG+); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs.…

Soft Covers. Condizione: Very Good. None. First Edition. 21 cm, 61 pp, figs, soft covers. VG copy. This is lighter in weight than the average allowed for at the checkout and there will be a freight rebate made.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: No Jacket as Issued. First Edition. Light general wear to covers. Last page has a tiny (5mm) tear and a minor mark. Otherwise internaally clean. 231pp Size: 210mm x 295mm. Book.

Oblong imperial octavo softcover (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. 271 pages. Ex-library - cover slightly scuffed. Light tanning around page edges.In 1953, former 24th Battalion infantryman Roger Smith began writing about his l ife's great adventure: service during World War II with the Second New Zealand D ivision. Two years later the object of the exercise had been achieved - a book w as complete and the Devils of War were pushed firmly back into their box. Now, a fter almost half a century and the urging of his family, Roger Smith has agreed to release his extraordinary manuscript to a wider public, and his book has been published by Ngaio Press. UP THE BLUE tells of things as they were for the ordi nary Kiwi soldier, with atmospheric and chilling descriptions of the great battl es in North Africa and Italy. But there's a great deal more than that: Smith's s ensitive and moving story examines the psychological impact of war service: horr or, elation, homesickness, culture shock, mateship, trust, off-duty shenanigans, laughter, fear and tears. The crucible from which a generation of New Zealand m en was forged.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 231 pages. Of the many RSAs in New Zealand towns and cities, Wellington's branch has bee n the most broadly influential because of its capital city location and because its establishment and development paralleled that of the national body. From ear liest times until 1995 it shared premises and often staff with the New Zealand R eturned Services Association and over the years has provided a high proportion o f national presidents. Peter Cooke's history describes Wellington RSA's colourfu l beginnings and chronicles the individuals and events that shaped its personali ty.…

Soft cover. Condizione: Fine. This copy feels unread. An account of New Zealand officer Bruce Robertson's experiences during the Second World War, compiled and edited by Rosanne Robertson. Drawing on his wartime writings and records, the book follows Robertson's service with the 2NZEF, including active duty and his experiences as a prisoner of war. It provides a personal perspective on military service, captivity and daily life during wartime, while preserving the experiences of a New Zealand serviceman both in action and "in the bag".…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 293 pages. dj ripped at rearIn its heyday from the 1940s to the 1980s, New Zealand Jaycee was one of the liveliest service organisations in the country. Its members were indeed both 'de velopers of people' and 'builders of communities'. The organisationa s impressiv e contribution to the social infrastructure of New Zealand after World War II is well known. Every community had amenities built or aided by the Jaycees. Its ro le in training leaders in politics, local government and business is less well k nown but many an MP and mayor learned public speaking and meeting procedure in a Jaycee chapter. Jaycee was also an international movement that looked to foster world peace through democracy, trade and international brotherhood. New Zealand Jaycees boxed far above their weight in the international body, taking a strong lead in the Asia-Pacific region. But, like the whole voluntary sector throughou t the western world, Jaycee lost ground as new forces in society and the economy invaded its niche. By century's end the decline in social capital and social co hesion emerged as a worldwide concern. As the New Zealand movement celebrates it s 75th anniversary it faces reinventing itself in this new situation.This book m akes an important contribution to New Zealand history and the international stud y of service organisations. Hitherto the major service clubs have been below his torians' radar, taken for granted until they began to decline. Jaycee is a candi d study of the forces that first encouraged and then weakened the voluntary sect or. At the beginning of the 21st century New Zealand needs to know how to revive the vibrant community engagement that was one of our greatest assets.…

Octavo softcover (VG+); Photos available on request. All our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs.…

Quarto hardcover (VG+) in d/w (VG+); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. 258 pages. cover lightly wornDescription In the middle of last century, Going Abroad could be the 'nice' way of saying you were emigrating from Scotland. It's also the title of a book w hich takes a fresh look at the Pilgrim Fathers of the 19th century - those deter mined men and and their wives from the breakaway Free Church of Scotland who sai led to a new life in the furthest outpost of the British Empire: New Zealand.…

Soft Covers. Condizione: Very Good. None. First Edition. 24cm, 113 pp, b&w and colour photo illus, pen & ink illus, soft covers. VG copy. "Wellington pianist and trumpet player Kevin Clark is one of New Zealand's top concert and recording jazz musicians, who in the past 60 years has also played many gigs as a dance band and nightclub musician. He was a student and tutor at the Massey University Conservatorium of Music. He describes many of his experiences, polite and not so polite, and at the same time chronicles cultural shifts in Kiwi social history including the end of the six o'clock swill, the rise and fall of booze barns and dine & dance, and the decline of community hall 'socials' complete with beer kegs, plates of savs and raffle draws" -- Publisher's information. Kevin Clark - cartoons (illustratore).…

Soft Covers. Condizione: Very Good. None. First Edition. 24 cm, 287 pp, b&w photo illus, soft covers. Almost as new.

Encuadernación de tapa blanda. Condizione: Aceptable. Condizione sovraccoperta: Aceptable. 1ª Edición. Formato apaisado. Leves roces en bordes.Gran formato GF. Consultar tarifas para variaciones de tramos de peso. MEMORIAS Y DIARIOS. FOTOGRAFÍA BÉLICA. HISTORIA SIGLO XX.

Soft cover. Condizione: Fine. 1st Edition. Dedicated and signed with Jazzical wishes Kevin on the half title. Signed by Author(s).

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. Christina's Story Realities of Family Life on an isolated Pacific Island 1938-1956 by Chris Crump, Dorothy McKenzie. Publisher: Ngaio Press, 2000. SCARCE. Very good softback, no owner inscriptions, minor marks, a little creasing. 112 pages, illustrated. Chris Crump was a Presbyterian missionary's wife in the New Hebrides (now Vanuatu) between 1938 and 1956. Her account of those years is not one of piety and conversion, but about the daily business of living and working among local people and a handful of expatriate Europeans, in what was then a remote part of the world. She observes island customs and her own reactions to the tropics with wry humour. She is housewife, mother, nurse, dentist, teacher, launch hand, radio operator, her husband's confessor and many other roles besides. She describes a vocation that was practical as well as pastoral, where as well as delivering sermons, the local missionary was the primary giver of medical and dental care, who kept the local school going and developed local infrastructure such as water supplies and sanitation. ALL PHOTOS ARE OF THE ACTUAL BOOK. All books are sent with free courier postage within New Zealand. Signed by Author(s). …