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Michael King

    Michael King was a leading historian and biographer, known for his significant contributions to understanding New Zealand's past and its cultural figures. His work delved into comprehensive histories and intimate literary biographies, earning considerable critical acclaim. He also engaged thoughtfully in discussions surrounding race relations. His enduring legacy lies in his profound impact on the nation's historical and cultural discourse.

    Michael King
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    Pilates: the complete body system
    Wrestling with the Angel
    The Penguin History of New Zealand
    Of Stiletto and Soul
    Te Puea
    • 2023

      Fintech Explained

      How Technology Is Transforming Financial Services

      • 396 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Focusing on innovative business models, this book explores how financial technology companies are revolutionizing the customer experience in the financial services sector. It highlights the impact of fintech on traditional practices, showcasing the advancements that enhance accessibility and efficiency for consumers. Through detailed analysis, readers will gain insights into the future of finance and the ongoing changes driven by technology.

      Fintech Explained
    • 2023

      The Framework of Criminal Justice

      • 168 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      The book analyzes the criminal justice process through six distinct models that justify criminal justice and punishment. It focuses on the formal rules and procedures of the magistrate court system, providing insights into how these models shape the understanding and application of justice. By examining these frameworks, the study offers a comprehensive look at the complexities of criminal law and its implications for society.

      The Framework of Criminal Justice
    • 2022

      The Depression Workbook for Teens

      A Guide to Coping and Healing

      • 64 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Focusing on teenage depression, this insightful summary book by Michael King offers valuable perspectives and understanding of the challenges faced by adolescents. It provides practical strategies for recognizing and addressing mental health issues, making it a crucial resource for parents, educators, and teens themselves. The author draws on research and real-life experiences to illuminate the complexities of depression during the formative teenage years, aiming to foster awareness and support.

      The Depression Workbook for Teens
    • 2021

      Tribe of Men

      Understanding How to Evolve Your Masculinity, Find Your Community, and Reach Your Potential

      • 124 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      The book explores the increasing emotional struggles faced by men, including anger, anxiety, and a sense of purposelessness, which can lead to depression. It emphasizes that these feelings not only affect the individual but also impact their relationships and communities. The author advocates for open and honest conversations as a vital approach to combatting these issues, promoting growth and development to foster a healthier emotional landscape for men and those around them.

      Tribe of Men
    • 2016

      Mind Captures

      A Man's Search to Bring Meaning to His Life and the Lives of Others by Writing Ninety-Nine Poems, Short Stories, and Essays

      • 154 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Challenging conventional approaches to professional development, this book encourages readers to explore the power of literature—specifically short stories and poetry—as a source of inspiration for workplace change. It advocates for a shift in perspective, suggesting that creative narratives can offer unique insights into problem-solving and personal growth, ultimately enriching our professional lives in unexpected ways.

      Mind Captures
    • 2012
    • 2010
    • 2008

      In Maori, renowned historian Michael King (1945-2004) presents a comprehensive and searching documentary of Maori culture and society. From the earliest daguerreotype around 1852 to the strong protest images of the 1990s, King records and analyses changes and upheaval in commentary that is always intelligent and objective. This book leaves the reader with not only a better understanding of the past but a challenge for the future.

      Māori : a photographic and social history
    • 2003

      New Zealand was the last country in the world to be discovered and settled by humankind. It was also the first to introduce a full democracy. Between those events, and in the century that followed the franchise, the movements and the conflicts of human history have been played out more intensively and more rapidly in New Zealand than anywhere else on Earth. This title tells that story in all its colour and drama. The narrative that emerges is an inclusive one about men and women, Maori and Pakeha. It shows that British motives in colonizing New Zealand were essentially humane; and that Maori, far from being passive victims of a "fatal impact", coped heroically with colonization and survived by selectively accepting and adapting what Western technology and culture had to offer. The latter part of the book reveals how an insulated and dependent British colony transformed itself into an independent nation, open to and competing with technological and cultural influences sweeping the globe.

      The Penguin History of New Zealand
    • 2003

      Pilates: the complete body system

      • 63 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      This book outlines an exercise programme based on Joseph Pilates' original methods. It comprises a series of low-impact, muscle-strengthening movements that should result in toned limbs, better posture and increased back strength. Using exercises that would be followed in the studio with a personal trainer, the movements are structured so as to allow you to work on the areas that you wish to tone. The exercises are tailored so that you can pick the one that suits you - there are low-energy versions that might be suitable for early morning and another version for when you are feeling very strong and want to work harder. The routine has a series of movements aimed at toning your abs, butt and thighs, all clearly marked so that you know which area you are working on with each movement. The tuition is illustrated with step-by-step sequences, allowing the reader to follow a programme at home, or to better understand the routines taught in a more formal class.

      Pilates: the complete body system