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An investigation of Samoan Student Experiences in Two Homework Study Groups in Melbourne.
Submitted in total fulfilment of the requirements of the degree of Doctor of Education, University of Melbourne Australia.
Contextual and Biblical Hermeneutics from Samoa and Moana-nui. “E se’i le futi ae toto le suli.” A doctoral thesis by latuivai Kioa Latu, published in 2025 by Piula Publications, Apia Samoa and Missionshilfe Verlag, Hamburg, Germany.
“SULI: Re-Storying Inheritance: Contextual and Biblical Hermeneutics from Samoa and Moana-nui takes on, with critical erudition and lamentation, the contagious combination of the Christian Bible, law, and politics in the interpretation and regulation of land issues in Samoa. Through a contextual, relational, and decolonial lens, Latu presents a provocative Suli hermeneutics to investigate biblical inheritance narratives and the role of Samoan Christianity in their reception, but also as a gesture towards reaffirming ‘ele’ele or land as the birthing center for understanding being and knowing in Pasifika. This is a call for a theological re-storying to safeguard land as inheritance, and a valuable Ala’imoana, ‘the way in and of the moana,’ for anyone who wants to learn Samoan theology.” Upolu Lumā Vaai, Professor of Theology and Ethics and Principal, Pacific Theological College, Suva, Fiji.
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Bella and her dog Bongo are best friends. But Bongo loves to bark. At everyone and everything in the village. “Halu Bongo!” is heard everyday as passersby try to chase him away. With so many complaints about Bongo, it looks like Bella and her best friend might be parted. Until a robber comes to the village. Can Bongo’s barking save the day?
A delightful story about a young girl and her dog. A joy to read aloud with children, in both English and Gagana Samoa. Vivid, lush illustrations hand painted by renowned artist Nikki Mariner, bring the richness and beauty of a Samoan village to life. Created in Samoa, this is a story book your family will treasure.
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A saga of three generations, Leaves of the Banyan Tree tells the story of a family and community in Western Samoa undermined by the changes brought about by colonialism. It is considered a classic work of Pacific literature and Wendt\\\’s best novel.
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Contextual and Biblical Hermeneutics from Samoa and Moana-nui. “E se’i le futi ae toto le suli.” A doctoral thesis by latuivai Kioa Latu, published in 2025 by Piula Publications, Apia Samoa and Missionshilfe Verlag, Hamburg, Germany.
“SULI: Re-Storying Inheritance: Contextual and Biblical Hermeneutics from Samoa and Moana-nui takes on, with critical erudition and lamentation, the contagious combination of the Christian Bible, law, and politics in the interpretation and regulation of land issues in Samoa. Through a contextual, relational, and decolonial lens, Latu presents a provocative Suli hermeneutics to investigate biblical inheritance narratives and the role of Samoan Christianity in their reception, but also as a gesture towards reaffirming ‘ele’ele or land as the birthing center for understanding being and knowing in Pasifika. This is a call for a theological re-storying to safeguard land as inheritance, and a valuable Ala’imoana, ‘the way in and of the moana,’ for anyone who wants to learn Samoan theology.” Upolu Lumā Vaai, Professor of Theology and Ethics and Principal, Pacific Theological College, Suva, Fiji.
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What you can’t say – owns you. What you hide – controls you. Scarlet knows the truth of these words all too well. As the stress of a family wedding builds, her resolve to be a #GoodDaughter wears thin and toxic truths begin to take their toll. Scarlet’s epic humor carries her through everything from (more!) forbidden croquembouche, to uku infestations and melon-like wardrobe malfunctions, and more of her family’s barbed idea of love. Sometimes you just have to laugh through life’s pain, or else you’ll cry your heart out. Right? Can Jackson be the strength that helps Scarlet break through the lies? Or will her secrets destroy them? Experience the tropical heat, humor and heartache that is Scarlet’s trip home to Samoa.
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Numbers are Tamarina’s language. And there’s no room in her equations for love. Or is there? A sweet sultry love story about a math genius and a mechanic. Return to Scarlet’s world, only this time read her sister Tamarina’s story.
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A Telesa World novel that continues the story of Leila and Daniel.
How do you contain a fire god?
All Leila and Daniel want is their ‘happy ever after’. But there’s a small problem – Pele isn’t dead and gone. She may not be in control of Leila anymore, but she’s still a brooding, simmering threat searching for a way out. The couple will need to turn to the ancient ways of the Taulasea for hope and healing. And Leila will need to search deep within to find the strength to reclaim herself.
A standalone novel in the Telesā World.
$10 USD (approx currency conversion)
A Telesā World novel which continues the stories of key characters from the Telesā Series. It can be read as a standalone book.
Winner of the 2022 Sir Julius Vogel Award for Best Youth Novel.
Finalist, 2022 New Zealand Book Awards, Young Adult Fiction.
When danger threatens the island of Niua, an ancient weapon is unleashed and Daniel Tahi must decide if he will embrace his Tongan heritage and stand alongside the Vasa Loloa sisterhood of his mother’s people. A standalone novel from the Telesā World. Inspired by mythology of Oceania, the richness of Samoan culture and the very real threats to the Pacific caused by climate change.
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The second book in the international bestselling series, Telesa. As a malicious Telesa plots her revenge, a mysterious stranger arrives on the island. Fuelled by hate and running from a fiery past, he looks to Leila for answers and she must fight to contain the fury of fanua-afi while trying to protect all those she loves. It seems that this is a battle she must wage alone, for Daniel’s ocean birthright cannot be denied and he refuses to walk beside her. Are Leila and Daniel destined to be forever divided by the elements? When it comes to Water and Fire, daughter of earth and son of the ocean – who will endure when water burns?
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Get to know Daniel Tahi in a whole new way as he tells HIS side of the Telesa story. This novella is a collection of first person narratives from Daniel. It is a companion book to the Telesa Series and must be read after and in conjunction with: Telesa-The Covenant Keeper, and Telesa – When Water Burns.
2019 Winner of a NZ Storylines Notable Book Award.
2019 Finalist in the NZ Book Awards, Young Adult Fiction.
A collection of short stories from Samoa. “The joys, the trials, the tragedies, and the sensibilities of being a woman of Samoa are highlighted in this superb collection. Each story is brimming with emotion, offering a unique, engrossing glimpse into the lives of women of the Pacific, as Young takes readers from tears of laughter to tears of sorrow from one story to the next.”
Only $10 USD.
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