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Johnny Enzed: The New Zealand Soldier in the First World War 1914-1918

Glyn Harper

Johnny ENZED was the ordinary soldier; this is about what mattered to him. From sailing away to the trip home we share the ups and downs of soldiering. Through the…

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Images of War: New Zealand and the First World War in Photographs

Glyn Harper

In 1914, despite being forbidden, many a Kiwi soldier’s kitbag included a portable camera known as ‘The Soldier’s Kodak’. The images they recorded form the basis of this poignant collection…

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Kippenberger

Glyn Harper

Major General Sir Howard Karl Kippenberger, KBE, CB, DSO and Bar, ED, was an exceptional New Zealander and one of the truly great military commanders of World War Two. Here…

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Jim’s Letters

Glyn Harper

This award-winning picture book tells the moving story of two brothers separated by the First World War. It is based on the thousands of letters sent by and to Anzac…

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Roly, the Anzac Donkey

Glyn Harper

Glyn Harper’s Roly, the Anzac Donkey follows Richard Henderson and his donkey Roly, who together saved many WW1 soldiers. Illustrated by Jenny Cooper, it marks the 100th anniversary of Gallipoli.

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For King and Other Countries

Glyn Harper

Leading military historian Glyn Harper has scoured archives and museums worldwide to show where and when New Zealanders served in other forces in the First World War, and to tell…

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The Battle for North Africa: El Alamein and the Turning Point for World War II

Glyn Harper

Moving beyond a simple narrative of the conflict, The Battle for North Africa tackles critical themes, such as the problems of coalition warfare, the use of military intelligence, the role…

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Gladys Goes to War

Glyn Harper

A stunning picture book from the award-winning Glyn Harper and Jenny Cooper, bringing us the incredible true story of Gladys Sandford - mechanic, First World War ambulance driver, New Zealand’s…

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Battle for North Africa

Glyn Harper

The desperate weeks of desert warfare that gave the Allies hope that they could put Nazi Germany on the run

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Born to Lead?: Portraits of New Zealand Commanders

Glyn Harper and Joel Hayward

Glyn Harper, Joel Hayward and a team of top military historians profile the most important commanders in New Zealand history, both Maori and Pakeha, from the nineteenth century to the…

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Bobby, the Littlest War Hero

Glyn Harper

War historian Glyn Harper’s brand new story about a band of tunnellers in the First World War, and the tiny canary who helped them survive, with heart-warming illustrations by Jenny…

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In The Face Of The Enemy: The Complete History Of The Victoria Cross And New Zealand

Glyn Harper,Colin Richardson

The highest Commonwealth military decoration for gallantry is the Victoria Cross. This book examines the history of the award, presenting the stories of those New Zealanders who have won it…

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Best and Bravest [Revised Ed]

Glyn Harper,Colin Richardson

The incredible stories of the New Zealanders who have been awarded the Victoria Cross for courage under fire, from WWI to the war in Afghanistan.
Here are the stories of…

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The Front Line: Images of New Zealanders in the Second World War

Glyn Harper

New Zealand’s war through the lens of those who served. A book of photographs of New Zealand’s involvement in the Second World War.

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My Grandfather’s War

Glyn Harper

A poignant story about a Vietnam veteran and his relationship with his granddaughter. The young girl senses her grandfather’s pain and is curious to find out the cause. She discovers…

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Acts of Valour: The History of the Victoria Cross and New Zealand

Glyn Harper,Colin Richardson

Profiles in courage - the definitive history of the Victoria Cross and New Zealand, fully updated in this new edition.
For 150 years the highest Commonwealth military decoration for gallantry…

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The Battles of Monte Cassino: The campaign and its controversies

Glyn Harper,John Tonkin-Covell

The first thematic analysis of the Battles of Monte Cassino brings to light new and controversial ideas and information about some of the most critical battles of the Second World…

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A Surgeon in Khaki: Through France and Flanders in World War I

Arthur Anderson Martin

Considered by critics to be an accurate portrayal of frontline medical conditions, A Surgeon in Khaki is New Zealand surgeon Arthur Anderson Martin’s account of his experiences in 1914, early…

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Differentially Expressed Genes In Plants: A Bench Manual

Axel Kornerup Hansen,Ekkehard Hansen,Glyn Harper

The analysis of changes in gene activity in tissues and cells of plants is a way of measuring developmental and environmental responses. This volume provides detailed accounts of new and…

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