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Decolonisation is a term that alarms some, and gives hope to others. It is an uncomfortable and often bewildering concept for many New Zealanders. This book seeks to demystify decolonisation using illuminating, real-life examples. By exploring the impact of colonisation on Māori and non-Māori alike, Imagining Decolonisation presents a transformative vision of a country that is fairer for all.

Crime Films: Investigating the Scene analyzes the wide body of films that fall under the rubric of crime, from the gangster film to the film noir to classic whodunit television series like Law and Order and CSI. Ever since Edwin S. Porter's The Great Train Robbery in 1903, audiences have been fascinated by films about crime and the world as seen from both sides of the law. Crime Films approaches a crime scene from the standpoint of the criminal, the crime, and the crime-solver, revealing the master plan behind the world of crime on screen. The criminal underworld takes on many forms, and this volume delves into recent developments in erotic thrillers like Basic Instinct (1992) and neo-noirs like Body Heat (1981) and LA Confidential (1997). Also included are a number of close readings of enduring crime films, from The Silence of the Lambs (1991) to Seven (1995) as well as such television series as Hill Street Blues, Homicide, and CSI.

Nakoa and Nohea unlock a treasured family secret and learn the importance of kindness and community.When Nakoa and Nohea go on a fishing adventure with Papa, they learn that things aren?t always what they seem. This is a heart-warming story young children will love and families will enjoy for years to come, told in both English and ??lelo Hawai?i (Hawaiian) languages!Hawaiians rely on the land and ocean around them to provide our sustenance. We live in unity and balance with nature. Fishermen maintain personal and spiritual relationships with the ocean, gaining extensive knowledge of shore and reef areas, honing their skills to locate fish, free nets, and set traps. A successful and skilled fisherman is a highly valued asset for their entire community.My father was a great man with a quiet dignity. He was humble, down-to-earth, and a fierce protector of his family. He had a generous spirit and an iron will. As he faced his final days in battle with cancer, he occasionally lost his good humor. When he lost the ability to fish, I took on his mantle and continued his legacy. Dad taught me everything I know about fishing, family, and hard work.I wrote this book to capture some of our most cherished memories and to honor my dad?s life, memory, and legacy. As you turn the pages, I hope you feel the love felt by those who knew him best.