Orchids of Papua New Guinea

Orchids of Papua New Guinea
Author: AndreƩ Millar
Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
Total Pages: 134
Release: 1999
Genre: Gardening
ISBN:

Papua New Guinea''s variations of climate and habitat support a diverse orchid population. This book offers an introduction to the orchids of Papua New Guinea.'

Historical Dictionary of Papua New Guinea

Historical Dictionary of Papua New Guinea
Author: Ann Turner
Publisher: Historical Dictionaries of Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East
Total Pages: 424
Release: 2001
Genre: History
ISBN:

Turner, who has taught history at both the University of Melbourne and the University of Papua New Guinea, provides a basic starting point for those researching both the history and modern culture and life of Papua New Guinea. This dictionary offers brief alphabetical entries on topics including the arts such as "Lapita pottery," international policies, such as relations with Australia, political personalities including Mekere Morauta (economist and politician), languages (there are three official languages and 750 local dialects), and economic and social topics like agriculture and whaling. The 60 page bibliography displays a selection of resources organized topically, including history, culture, and economy. c. Book News Inc.

Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea
Author: Fraiser McConnell
Publisher: Oxford, England ; Santa Barbara, Calif. : Clio Press
Total Pages: 416
Release: 1988
Genre: History
ISBN:

Australasia and South Pacific Islands Bibliography

Australasia and South Pacific Islands Bibliography
Author: John Thawley
Publisher:
Total Pages: 616
Release: 1997
Genre: History
ISBN:

This selective bibliography of nearly 6,000 items concentrates on monographs published during the last fifty years, updating other major bibliographies on the Australasian and South Pacific region.