The non-violent defiance of Te Whiti-o-Rongomai, Tohu Kakahi and their followers at Parihaka is one of the great New Zealand narratives. This extract from the book by journalist Dick Scott which brought the story to the wider Pākehā world describes what happened when troops and settler volunteers invaded the village of Parihaka on 5 November 1881.

One of the better-written accounts of Hollywood, and in particular the seamier aspects of the B-movie industry, where desperation leads to sexual adventure.

Award-winning writers Geoff Chapple, Claudia Orange, Anne Salmond and Dick Scott explore pivotal moments in New Zealand’s history in this bundle of BWB Texts. These four works are combined into one easy-to-read e-book, available direct and DRM-free from our website or from international e-book retailers. In When the Tour Came to Auckland Geoff Chapple describes the startling scenes as the Springbok rugby tour of New Zealand in 1981 comes to a violent conclusion.In What Happened at Waitangi...

"Think positive and have faith." Those are the words of a three-time cancer survivor determined to inspire the world. Yet anyone who knows Dick Vitale - or Dickie V as he's better known - understands that he is hardly a man of few words, especially on the topic of fighting cancer.The Hall of Fame broadcaster is known by millions from his four decades (and counting) with ESPN, where he's built a one-of-a-kind connection with college basketball fans. In his new memoi...

This audiobook edition features narration from Pittsburgh Steelers greats: Hall of Famer Troy Polamalu, 5-time Pro Bowler James Harrison, and coach Dick LeBeau himself.To most NFL fans, Dick LeBeau is known as a football lifer, Pro Football Hall of Fame member, and mastermind behind the revolutionary zone blitz defense. But to Pittsburgh Steelers fans, LeBeau is the beloved defensive coaching genius who helped lead the Steelers to their last two championships—Super...

One of the better-written accounts of Hollywood, and in particular the seamier aspects of the B-movie industry, where desperation leads to sexual adventure.

The classic sci-fi novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, which inspired two major motion pictures: Blade Runner and Blade Runner 2049By 2021, the World War has killed millions, driving entire species into extinction and sending mankind off-planet. Those who remain covet any living creature, and for people who can’t afford one, companies build incredibly realistic simulacra: horses, birds, cats, sheep. They’ve even built humans. Immi...

Lost Sci-Fi Books 21 thru 30 - Ten Lost Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1940s, 50s and 60sThe Gun by Philip K. Dick - Nothing moved or stirred. Everything was silent, dead. Only the gun showed signs of life and the trespassers had wrecked that for all time.So They Baked A Cake by Winston Marks - He was tired of people—this starship seemed to offer the ideal escape from it all.The Alien Dies at Dawn by Alexa...

Ten Lost Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1950sThe Hanging Stranger by Philip K. Dick -Ed had always been a practical man, when he saw something was wrong he tried to correct it. Then one day he saw it hanging in the town square.The Water Eater by Winston Marks -Most experiments were dropped because they failed, some because they worked too well!Death Star by James McKimmy Jr. -

Lost Sci-Fi Books 121 thru 130 - Ten Lost Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1920s, 30s, 40s, 50s and 60sSeventh Victim by Robert Sheckley - The most dangerous game, said one writer, is Man. But there is another still more deadly!The Turning Wheel by Philip K. Dick - If, after a great struggle, the East were to prevail over the world, what sort of civilization would be imposed by the victors?Let's Get Together by Isaac ...

Beyond the Stars 5 continues the adventure with thirteen unforgettable science fiction classics from some of the greatest writers ever to imagine humanity’s future among the stars. Filled with daring exploration, unforgettable encounters, and thought-provoking ideas, this collection captures the timeless spirit that has made vintage science fiction a favorite for generations.Journey through remarkable stories by Arthur C. Clarke, Philip K. Dick, Clifford D. Simak, ...

Charles Walton is convinced something has replaced his father. The man who came home looks right, sounds right, and behaves almost correctly — but small, chilling inconsistencies reveal something deeply wrong. As adults dismiss his fears as imagination, Charles begins to notice strange movements, unnatural behavior, and a growing sense of menace that only he seems able to recognize. The threat is quiet, methodical, and terrifyingly patient.Philip K. Dick turns everyday suburban lif...