Download or read book The Amazing Adventures of Razza the Rat written by Witi Ihimaera and published by Raupo. This book was released on 2006 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Razza the Rat is an adventurous rat; he taunts danger by tying knots in cats' tails; he flaunts bravery by scaring humans; he...he...gets caught in a trap when his curiosity gets the better of him! What's a rat to do?
Download or read book The Lab Rat Chronicles written by Kelly Lambert and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-06-07 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover What Rodents Know About the Good Life What can the common laboratory rat tell us about being human? According to behavioral neuroscientist Kelly Lambert, a whole lot. Her twenty- five-year career conducting experiments that involve rats has led her to a surprising conclusion: Through their adaptive strategies and good habits, these unassuming little animals can teach us some essential lessons about how we, as humans, can lead successful lives. From emotional resilience and a strong work ethic to effective parenting and staying healthy, the lab rat is an unlikely but powerful role model for us all. This is a surprising and engaging guided tour into the sophisticated mental, emotional, and behavioral worlds of these frequently maligned and often misunderstood little creatures.
Download or read book Narrating Indigenous Modernities written by Michaela Moura-Koçoğlu and published by Rodopi. This book was released on 2011 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Preliminary Material -- “Things are not exactly black or white in Aotearoa”: The Many Facets of Kiwi Identity -- Fragmentation Reconsidered: Transcultural Identities in the Making -- Narratives of (Be)Longing: Māori Literary Voices Advancing -- Narratives of (Un)Belonging: Unmasking Cleavage, Cleaving to Identities -- Transcultural Readings: Recombining Repertoires -- Navigating Transcultural Currents: Stories of Indigenous Modernities -- Works Cited -- Index.
Download or read book The Matriarch written by Witi Ihimaera and published by Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited. This book was released on 2013-07-24 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In keeping with his commitment to revisit his first five pieces of fiction, Witi Ihimaera has reworked the original text of this much-loved classic. The matriarch is a woman of intelligence, wit, beauty and ruthlessness, and has become a mythical figure through her fight to repossess the land and sustain her people against the ravages wrought by the Pakeha. Priestess of the Ringatu faith, she has been virtually a law unto herself. In his search for the truth behind the legends surrounding the matriarch, his grandmother, Tama Mahana delves deeper and deeper into Maori history and lore to understand the mysterious sources of her power and ambition. Witi Ihimaera's prose is at turns lyrical and spare, sensuous and savage. Weaving fact with fiction, this remarkable odyssey into New Zealand history is a novel of stunning imaginative power. Also available as an eBook Winner of the Wattie Book of the Year, 1986 Runner-up for the Commonwealth Writers' Prize, 1987 'Witi Ihimaera's uncompromising masterwork . . . A profound and spellbinding character study' - New Zealand Herald
Download or read book The Dream Swimmer written by Witi Ihimaera and published by Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited. This book was released on 2005-02-02 with total page 559 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Eleven years have passed since that winter of 1986 when I put down my pen on the story of the woman who wore pearls in her hair, my grandmother the matriarch, Riripeti Mahana nee Pere, whom some called Artemis . . .' So begins The Dream Swimmer, Witi Ihimaera's gripping sequel to The Matriarch, acclaimed winner of the Wattie Award. The Dream Swimmer continues the odyssey of Tama Mahana, grandson and heir to the matriarch, as he assumes the mantle of leadership and, with it, his grandmother's battles with the Pakeha. But at every step Tama is thwarted – by deception and intrigue, and by the woman whose destiny has intersected Riripeti's and his. She is the enigmatic Tiana, his mother, the woman of no account. Ihimaera continues to dazzle as he negotiates this story of great breadth and breathtaking climaxes, combining the heart of his early work with the deft experimentalism of his more recent novels and short stories. At once an incisive character study and a deeply moving family saga, The Dream Swimmer is sure to enchant and delight. 'Part oracle, part memorialist, Ihimaera is an inspired voice, weaving many stories together. The effect if epic, operatic., - David Eggleton, Metro Also available as an eBook
Download or read book His Best Stories written by Witi Ihimaera and published by Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited. This book was released on 2009-06-01 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this definitive collection by one of New Zealand's best-loved authors, Witi Ihimaera offers his personal choice of twenty-four stories from throughout his illustrious career. The pieces span more than thirty-five years - since his first collection, Pounamu Pounamu (1972), was published - and showcase the range, originality and humanity of this truly amazing writer. 'Ihimaera is an inspired voice' - David Eggleton, Metro 'One of our most important and influential writers . . . his subject matter, as much as his distinctive lyrical writing style, demand[s] attention.' - Eleanor Black, Weekend Herald
Download or read book The Rat Race written by Colin McNaughton and published by Doubleday Books. This book was released on 1978-01-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A very small boy imprisoned in the city of rats enters the rat race in hopes of becoming king for one day.
Download or read book Lifting Depression written by Kelly Lambert and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2010-01-05 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today's young adults are up to ten times more likely to experience depression than their grandparents were. Could it be that in our increasingly automated world, the reduced physical effort needed to accomplish anything may somehow interfere with our level of happiness and subsequent responses to stress? Neuroscientist Kelly Lambert finds compelling evidence that having to work hard for rewards significantly improves mood and prevents depression. Beginning with her innovative research on rats-she compared "trust-fund rats" (whose rewards came with no effort on their part) to hard-working "trained-to-succeed" rodents-Lambert offers hope of treatment for people without debilitating (and often ineffective) drugs. Drawing on a wealth of information from the fields of anthropology, neuroscience, and evolutionary psychology, Lambert develops a unique theory suggesting that physical effort directed toward tangible outcomes activates particular regions of the brain and builds resilience against the emotional emptiness and negative thinking associated with depression. Whereas most therapies emphasize the importance of mental activity, Lambert reminds us of the importance of physical activity in establishing control in a fast-paced culture that is focused more on the prospect of immediate gratification than savoring the fruits of our labor.
Download or read book Maori Boy written by Witi Ihimaera and published by Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited. This book was released on 2014-11-07 with total page 505 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first volume of Witi Ihimaera's enthralling, award-winning memoir, packed with stories from the formative years of this much-loved writer. Witi Ihimaera is a consummate storyteller — one critic calling him one of our ‘finest and most memorable’. Some of his best stories, however, are about his own life. This honest, stirring work tells of the family and community into which Ihimaera was born, of his early life in rural New Zealand, of family secrets, of facing anguish and challenges, and of laughter and love. As Ihimaera recounts the myths that formed his early imagination, he also reveals the experiences from real life that wriggled into his fiction. Alive with an inventive, stimulating narrative and vividly portrayed relatives, this memoir is engrossing, entertaining and moving, but, more than this, it is also a vital record of what it means to grow up Maori. Winner of the Ockham New Zealand Book Award 2016 for the General Non Fiction category.
Download or read book Tangi written by Witi Ihimaera and published by Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited. This book was released on 2023-05-30 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First released 50 years ago, Tangi was Witi Ihimaera’s debut novel and the first to be published by a Māori author. A landmark literary event, it went on to win the James Wattie Book of the Year Award. He was just 29 years old at the time. At the centre of the novel is the story of a father and son set within a three-day tangihanga. Those who love Pounamu Pounamu will immediately recognise that already present are the hallmarks of classic Ihimaera storytelling. Revisiting the text for this special anniversary edition, Witi has added richer details and developed the nascent themes that have continued to preoccupy him over a lifetime of writing. Return with him to where it all began.
Download or read book Pounamu Pounamu written by Witi Ihimaera and published by Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited. This book was released on 2022-08-30 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pounamu Pounamu is classic Ihimaera and also classic New Zealand literature. First published in 1972, it was his first book, which as he says in his new introduction 'fulfilled a childhood vow: to write about Maori using his own self and home place'. The vivid stories in this collection not only explore but also celebrate what it is to be a New Zealander, and they do so from a lively Maori perspective. The seeds of Ihimaera's later works were first sown in this ground-breaking collection: The Whale Rider in his story 'The Whale'; The Rope of Man in 'Tangi'; and the character of Simeon from Bulibasha, King of the Gypsies in 'One Summer Morning'. The book also covers the themes of aroha (love), whanaungatanga (kinship) and manaakitanga (supporting each other), which are so integral to Ihimaera's work.
Download or read book Get on the Waka written by Witi Tame Ihimaera and published by Raupo. This book was released on 2007 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get on the Waka is a fresh, energetic collection of fiction writing by Maori since 2000, selected and with an introduction by Witi Ihimaera. It showcases 17 stories and extracts from established writers, most of whom have won awards and recognition in New Zealand and overseas.
Download or read book Ask the Posts of the House written by Witi Ihimaera and published by Raupo. This book was released on 2007 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No Marketing Blurb
Download or read book The Rambles of A Rat written by Charlotte Maria Tucker and published by . This book was released on 2024-01-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Rambles of a Rat" is a children's novel written by Charlotte Maria Tucker, an English author who wrote under the pseudonym A.L.O.E. (A Lady of England). The book was first published in the 19th century and is known for its charming and didactic narrative. The story follows the adventures of a rat named Rambles who decides to leave the rat world and explore the human world. The rat's journey provides a unique perspective on human behavior and society, as seen through the eyes of a rodent. The narrative is both entertaining and instructive, offering moral lessons and insights into human nature. The book is characterized by its anthropomorphic portrayal of animals, with Rambles taking on human-like qualities and experiencing various challenges and encounters in the human world. Throughout the story, the author weaves in moral lessons and values, making it a suitable read for children. The engaging narrative style and the imaginative exploration of the rat's adventures contribute to the book's appeal. "The Rambles of a Rat" reflects the Victorian-era emphasis on moral instruction in children's literature and provides an interesting blend of fantasy and moral lessons. While not as well-known as some other works in the genre, the book remains a noteworthy contribution to children's literature from the 19th century.
Download or read book The Adventures of Remi the Rat written by John Buitendijk and published by . This book was released on 2014-07-09 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Remi's family had lived their entire life on a farm. It was easy to find food there, and so the farm attracted many rat families. The many rats on the farm eventually became pests to the farmer, and the farmer soon took measures to reduce the number of rats. These measures proved fatal to Remi's parents. Remi left the farm and ended up as a pet to a grandma and grandpa. Remi lived with the family and experienced a lot of adventures. Remi became a real part of the family and was considered a little person. This is a fun and easy to read booklet for children aged 5 to 9 years. John Buitendiijk was born in 1946 in Zoetermeer. He has lived there all his life and he watched the village grow. John has worked for more than 40 years at Brinker / Cargill, including 20 years as a personnel manager. Because of his early retirement, he has been enjoying the company of his children and grandchildren. They have inspired him to write this lovely booklet.
Download or read book Rodney the Rat written by Valorie Ann and published by . This book was released on 2008-05-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Power Of The Rat written by Megan Stine and published by Turtleback. This book was released on 2002-06-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An archaeologist seeking to bring together twelve magical talismans must stop his niece's toy, GnomeKop, which was brought to life by the rat talisman, from blasting everything in sight.
