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University of Papua New Guinea Press / Masalai Press

Books in Print and Forthcoming, January 2011


The University of Papua New Guinea Press & Bookshop and Masalai Press have been cooperatively publishing books since 2008. All books below are available on Amazon.com, Alibris.com, directly from Masalai Press, and within Papua New Guinea from the UPNG Bookshop. “MP” indicates published by Masalai Press; “UPNG” indicates published by UPNG Press.


Stori Tumbuna (Folktale) Series. Folktales from Papua New Guinea’s Wantok newspaper

The first, complete series, translated from Tok Pisin:

A. One Thousand One Papua New Guinean Nights: Folktales from Wantok Newspaper. Volume 1: Tales from 1972-1985, translated and edited by Thomas H. Slone, 2001, 528 pp. ISBN 0971412707. (MP)

B. One Thousand One Papua New Guinean Nights: Folktales from Wantok Newspaper. Volume 2: Tales from 1986-1997, Indices, Glossary, References and Maps, translated and edited by Thomas H. Slone, 2001, 613 pp. ISBN 0971412715. (MP)


The second series: diglot with original Tok Pisin and English translations by Thomas H. Slone, including new illustrations by Papua New Guinean artists.

A. The Creation of Animal Life (As bilong Animal), illustrated by Jada Wilson, 2008, 132 pp. ISBN 9980939001. (UPNG)

B. The Creation of Plant Life (As Bilong Olgeta Diwai, Sayor, na ol Arapela Samting i Kamap long Graun), illustrated by Peter Leo Ella, 2010, 148 pp. ISBN 998093901X. (UPNG/MP)

C. Ghost Stories (Ol Stori Bilong Tewel), illustrated by Jada Wilson, 2009, 138 pp. ISBN 9980939028.

D. Creation of the Cosmos and the Earth (As Bilong Ol San, Mun, Sta na Graun), illustrated by Amos Manasau, 2009, 144 pp., ISBN 9980939036. (UPNG/MP)

E. The Origin of People and Society (As Bilong Manmeri Na Sosaiti), illustrated by Peter Leo Ella, 2008, 146 pp. ISBN 9980939044. (UPNG)

F. Creation of Animal Characteristics (As bilong ol Samting bilong Animal), illustrated by Junior Rorosi, 150 pp., 2009. ISBN 9980939052. (UPNG/MP)

G. Animal Stories. Forthcoming

H. Masalai (Ogres): Part 1. Forthcoming

I. Masalai (Ogres): Part 2. Forthcoming

J. Fools, Deceptions and Humor (Ol Giaman, ol Longlong Manmeri, na ol Asua), illustrated by Peter Leo Ella, 2010, 154 pp.. ISBN 9980939109. (UPNG/MP)


Children’s Stories (UPNG/MP). These have are written by Andrew V. Solien and illustrated by Peter Leo Ella. All have been published in 2010.

A. Chicken’s Adventures in Town, 24 pp. ISBN 9980995823. In English.

B. Ghost of the Forest, 24 pp. ISBN 9980939737. In English.

C. Mosquito Bite, 20 pp. ISBN 9980939761. In English.

D. Children’s Plays, 156 pp. ISBN 9980939818. In English.

E. Kaumaumau the Giant, 32 pp., ISBN 9980939605. Diglot: English and Tok Pisin.

F. The Marriage, 24 pp. ISBN 9980939842. Diglot: English and Tok Pisin.

G. Kiki Tabu, 28 pp. ISBN 9789980939968. Diglot: English and Tok Pisin.

H. Gou Beise, 20 pp. ISBN 9789980945020. Diglot: English and Tok Pisin.

I. The Devil and Two Angels, 28 pp. ISBN 9980939729. In English.

I. The First Lakatoi. Forthcoming.

J. Child Star. Forthcoming.

K. Donkey From Town. Forthcoming.

L. Edward Goes Fishing. Forthcoming.


Anthropology – Original Editions

  1. Oral tradition in Melanesia edited by Donald Denoon & Roderic Lacey. 1981, 270 pp. (UPNG & Institute of Papua New Guinea Studies)

  2. The Stories of Pokop of Pohyomou by Kakah Kais & Bernard Minol. 1996, 38 pp. ISBN 9980840749. (UPNG)

  3. Manus From the Legends to Year 2000: A History of the People of Manus by Bernard Minol. 2000, 174 pp. (UPNG)

  4. Twisting Knowledge and Emotion: Modern Bilums of Papua New Guinea, edited by Nicolas Garnier, 2009, 95 pp. ISBN 9980848596. Published by Alliance Française de Port Moresby. Limited distributed by UPNG Bookshop and Masalai Press.

  5. Looking Through Ancestors' Eye-Holes: Epistemic, body-mind-spirit and ethical discourse formations among the Lau'um of West Sepik, Papua New Guinea by Paschal Yolwo Ebiwe Tumai Ounau Wia Waisi, 2010, 132 pp. ISBN 9980939699. (UPNG/MP)


Anthropology – Reprint Series (UPNG)

  1. Baining Life and Lore by Karl Hesse & Theo Aerts, 1996, 215 pp. ISBN 9980840633.

  2. Tibut, New Guinea Legends by Emil Ferdinand Hannemann. Forthcoming.

  3. The Hiri in History: Further Aspects of Long Distance Motu Trade in Central Papua by Thomas E. Dutton. Forthcoming.


Religion

  1. Christianity in Melanesia by Theo Aerts, 1998, 256 pp. ISBN 9980840692. (UPNG)

  2. Traditional Religion in Melanesia by Theo Aerts, 1998, 189 pp. ISBN 9980840684. (UPNG)

  3. Gutpela Pasin by Quentin Reilly. In Tok Pisin. 2006, 29 pp. ISBN 9980939125. (UPNG)

  4. Halibim Wantok by Quentin Reilly, 2010, 68 pp. ISBN 9980939249. The first Buddhist book written in Tok Pisin. (UPNG/MP)


Language (UPNG)

  1. Police Motu: Iena Sivarai (Its Story) by Tom Dutton, 1985, 297 pp. ISBN 9980840072.

  2. Say It In Motu: An Instant Introduction To The Common Language Of Papua by Percy Chatterton, 29 pp. Reprint edition. ISBN 9980939214.

  3. Tok Nogut: An Introduction to Malediction in Papua New Guinea, by Thomas H. Slone, 2009, 30 pp. Limited edition reprint courtesy of Maledicta Press.

  4. Grammar and Vocabulary of the language of the Motu Tribe by William George Lawes, 2010, 156 pp. Reprint edition. ISBN 9980939400.


Food/Medicine/Agriculture/Science

  1. A Time to Plant and a Time to Uproot: A History of Agriculture in Papua New Guinea edited by Donald Denoon & Catherine Snowden. 1980, 348 pp. (UPNG)

  2. Freshwater Plants of Papua New Guinea by Gregory J. Leach & Patrick L. Osborne. 1985, 254 pp. ISBN 998084003X. (UPNG)

  3. Primary Mother Care and Population for Papua New Guinea by Glen Mola & Maurice King, 2008. ISBN 9980939419. (UPNG)

  4. Papua New Guinea Cook Book edited by Louise Shelly, 2010, 126 pp. ISBN 9980939257. (UPNG/MP)


Education (UPNG)

  1. Educational Planning in a Decentralized System: The Papua New Guinean Experience by M. Bray. 1985, 159 pp. ISBN 0424001098.

  2. Critical and Developmental Literacy by Otto Ignatius M. S. Nekitel, Steven Edmund Winduo & Sakarepe Kamene. 1995, 195 pp. ISBN 9980840625.

  3. Community Teacher Education in Papua New Guinea by Denis McLaughlin & T. A. O’Donoghue. 1996, 132 pp. ISBN 9980840668.


Economics/Development (UPNG)

  1. The Ethics of Development: the Pacific in the 21st Century edited by S. Stratigos & Philip J. Hughes. 1987, 221 pp.

  2. The Ethics Of Development: Women As Unequal Partners In Development edited by Charmian Thirlwall; Philip J. Hughes. 1987, 177 pp. ISBN 9980840269.

  3. The Ethics of Development: Justice & the Distribution of Health Care edited by S. Stratigos & Philip J. Hughes, 1987, 123 pp. ISBN 9980840250.

  4. The Ethics Of Development: Choices In Development Planning edited by Charmian Thirlwall; Philip J. Hughes. 1988, 300 pp. ISBN 9980840277.

  5. The Ethics Of Development: In Search Of Justice edited by Charmian Thirlwall; Philip J. Hughes. 1989, 186 pp. ISBN 9980840285.

  6. The Ethics Of Development: Language, Communication And Power edited by Charmian Thirlwall; Philip J. Hughes. 1989, 195 pp. ISBN 9980840293.

  7. From Rio to Rai: Environment and Development in Papua New Guinea, 6 volumes: 1. From Hearts and Minds; 2. Voices Heard and Unheeded; 3. A Quarter of Next to Nothing; 4. Warning Bells; 5. The Environment Strikes Back; 6. From Rio to Rai in Reality. 1996, ISBNs: 998084048X, 9980840560, 9980840641, 9980840722, 9980840803, 9980840889.

  8. Foundation Economics: A Textbook for the South Pacific by H. G. Mannur. 1996, 243 pp. ISBN 9980840498.

  9. Sustainable Credit Schemes for Small Enterprises: Lessons for Papua New Guinea by David T. Kavanamur. 2000, 75 pp. ISBN 9980840935.


Literature


Literature Series – Original Editions

  1. A Medal Without Honour by Nash Soraiba. 1997, 144 pp. ISBN 9980840609. (UPNG)

  2. Distrust Territory, a novel by Donald Denoon, set in the Territory of Papua New and Guinea, Australia and ex-Irian Jaya, 2010, 206 pp. ISBN 0971412766. (UPNG/MP)

  3. Mata Sara (Crooked Eyes), a novel by Regis Tove Stella, set in Australia and Papua New Guinea, 2010, 278 pp. ISBN 9980939680. (UPNG/MP)

  4. The Unpainted Mask: Short Stories by Steven Edmund Winduo, 2010, 284 pp., ISBN 9980939826. Co-published with Manui Publishers. (UPNG/MP)

  5. Mazoz 5: New Writing and Arts from Papua New Guinea, edited by Greg Murphy, 2010, 90 pp. ISBN 9980939702. This is the fifth volume of creative writing and art from Madang Province. (UPNG/MP)

  6. Poems by Nora Vagi Brash. Forthcoming.


Papua Pocket Poets – Reprint Series (UPNG)

  1. Signs in the Sky (Papua Pocket Poets) by Kumalau Tawali, 2006, 22 pp.

  2. Aia: Mekeo Songs (Papua Pocket Poets) translated by Allan Natachee, 2006, 27 pp. ISBN 9980939230.

  3. She (Papua Pocket Poets) by John Selwyn Saunana. ISBN 9980939354.

  4. Akaru: Traditional Buin Songs (Papua Pocket Poets) by Donald C. Laycock 39 pp. ISBN 9980939818.

History and Biographies


History/Biography Series – Original Editions (UPNG)

  1. Life and leadership in Melanesia by Bernard Narokobi. 1983, 137 pp. Co-published with the Institute for Pacific Studies.

  2. Beyond the Border: Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, South-east Asia and the South Pacific, Discussion and Documentation edited by Edward P Wolfers, 1988, 216 pp. ISBN 9980840218. Co-published with the Institute for Pacific Studies.

  3. Fear of Loss, Tears of Joy: Raun Raun Theatre by Greg Murphy, 2010. ISBN 99809390478.

  4. Living History and Evolving Democracy: The Waigani Seminar New Series No. 1, 13th-15th August 2008, Held At UPNG, Waigani Campus, Port Moresby edited by Ian Maddocks & Edward P. Wolfers. 2010, 470 pp. ISBN 9980939702.

  5. Arise, Sir Thomas! The Autobiography of Sir Thomas Ritako. Forthcoming.

History/Biography Reprint Series (UPNG)

  1. Work and Adventure in New Guinea, 1877 to 1885 by James Chalmers & W. Wyatt Gill. 2009, 288 pp. ISBN 9980939443.

  2. The Martyrs of Papua New Guinea: 333 Missionary Lives Lost During World War II by Theo Aerts, 1994, 276 pp. ISBN 9980840617.

  3. New Guinea and Polynesia: A Cruise in Polynesia and Visits to the Pearl-Shelling Stations in Torres Straits of H. M. S. Basilisk by John Moresby, 2009, 327 pp. ISBN 9980939370.

  4. Karo: The Life and Fate of a Papuan by Amirah Inglis. 2009, 143 pp. ISBN 9980939389.

  5. Not a White Woman Safe: Sexual Anxiety and Politics in Port Moresby 1920-1934 by Amirah Inglis. 2009, 168 pp. ISBN 9980939397.

  6. Foundations for Nationhood by Bernard Mullu Narokobi, with new preface by Vergil Narokobi. 2010, 48 pp. ISBN 9980939834.

  7. Sana: An Autobiography of Michael Somare. Includes a new foreword by the author, 2010, 152 pp.

  8. In the Jungles of New Guinea: Informal Observations of a Missionary by Roland Hanselmann. Forthcoming.


Law


Papua New Guinea Law Book Reprint Series

  1. Principles of Family Law in Papua New Guinea by Owen Jessup & John Luluaki, 1994, 245 pp., 2nd edition. (UPNG)

  2. Constitutional Law of Papua New Guinea by Eric L. Kwa, 2008, 206 pp. ISBN 9980939508. (UPNG)

  3. Land law of Papua New Guinea by H. A. Amankwah, J. T. Mugambwa, and G. Muroa, 2009, 234 pp. ISBN 9980939516. (UPNG)

  4. Readings in customary land issues by Anthony Power (CD edition). (UPNG)

  5. Criminal Law and Practice of Papua New Guinea by Donald R. C. Chalmers et al., 2009, 752 pp. ISBN 9980939540. (UPNG/MP)

  6. Selected Laws of Papua New Guinea in 3 volumes, 2010, 2200 pp. ISBNs 9980939478, 9980939486, 9980939494. (UPNG/MP)

  7. Natural Resources Law of Papua New Guinea, edited by Eric L. Kwa and Arnold Amet, 2010, 212 pp. ISBN 9980939559. (UPNG/MP)

  8. Twenty Years of the Papua New Guinea Constitution, edited by Anthony J Regan, Owen Jessep, and Eric L Kwa, 2010, 414 pp. ISBN 9980939532. (UPNG/MP)

  9. The Annotated Constitution of Papua New Guinea by Brian Brunton & Duncan Colquhoun-Kerr, 2010, 604 pp. ISBN 9980840064. (UPNG/MP)

  10. Magistrates Manual of Papua New Guinea by Edward R. Hill & Guy Powles, 2010, 516 pp. ISBN 9980939524. (UPNG/MP)


Law Books – Original Editions (UPNG)

  1. Essays on the Constitution of Papua New Guinea edited by Ross DeVere, Duncan Colquhoun-Kerr & John Kaburise. 1985, 145 pp. ISBN 9980850167.

  2. Needs And Interests Of Developing Nations On The Law Of The Sea by Camillus Narokobi. Forthcoming


Papua New Guinea Law Reports (UPNG). Published by the UPNG School of Law.  Distributed by the UPNG Bookshop and Masalai Press. Cases determined in the Supreme Court of Justice and the National Court of Justice.

A. Reprint Series: 1963-1991. 1969-1972 are available. Other issues are forthcoming.

B. Old Series, still in print and available: 1992-2002

B. New Series: 2003 onward. 2003-2005 are complete. 2006 onward are forthcoming


Melanesia Law Publishers (distributed by Distributed by the UPNG Bookshop and Masalai Press) This series of textbooks on the laws of Papua New Guinea is designed specifically for the undergraduate students studying courses on the legal system.

  1. Elements of legal research;

  2. Elements of the law of land administration and policy;

  3. Elements of the law of land tenure;

  4. Elements of the law of equity and trusts;

  5. Elements of the law of contract I

  6. Elements of the law of contract II

  7. Elements of the legal system; and

  8. Customs at the cross-roads (reprint)


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