Te Aka : Maori-English, English-Maori Dictionary and Index [Te Whanake] by Moorfield, John C - (2012)

Rosedale, Auckland: Pearson Eduction. Very Good with No dust jacket as issued. (2012). Softcover. 1442538465 . Previous owner's name on first page. A little rubbing to corners of covers.; 2012 reprint of 2011 edition. xxi, [1], 447, [3 (blank)] pages. Page dimensions: 237 x 163mm. "This dictionary and index comprises a selection of modern and everyday language that will be extremely useful for learners of the Maori language. It has a broader scope than traditional dictionaries, so as well as the words one would usually expect in a dictionary, it also includes: encyclopaedic entries designed to provide key information about plants, animals (including fish and insects), stars, planets, heavenly bodies, important Maori people, key ancestors of traditional narratives, tribal groups, ancestral canoes, song types, traditional musical instruments, Maori names for institutions, country names, place names and other proper names; explanations of key concepts central to Maori culture; comprehensive explanations for grammatical items, with examples of usage; idioms and colloquialisms." - from blurb on rear cover. .