Books
De Ishtar, Zohl. Daughters of the Pacific, 1994. Stories told by indigenous women of the Pacific about how nuclear testing, uranium mining, neo-colonialism and nuclear waste dumping affected their lives.

Dennon, Donald, et al. The Cambridge History of the Pacific Islanders covers the common patterns as well as diversities of the Pacific peoples.

Gravelle, Kim. Romancing the Islands, 1995. Ex-American, now Fiji resident writes of adventures in the islands and with island characters.

Institute of Pacific Studies. Traditional Handicrafts of Fiji, 1997. A look at the history and significance of Fijian handicrafts.

Kikau, Eci. The Wisdom of Fiji, 1981. Collection of Fijian proverbs reflecting society, culture and philosophy.

Mayr, Ernst. Birds of the Southwest Pacific, 1978. Comprehensive reference.

Norton, Robert. Race and Politics in Fiji. How Fijians survived two military coups.

Ryan, Paddy. Fiji's Natural Heritage. One of the most complete works on the ecology and natural history of South Pacific Islands. The book has more than fivehundred color photographs and is written in a very enjoyable way. Paddy Ryan has consulted many specialists to ensure that all the information is scientifically correct. Every school in Fiji has a copy of this book!

Schutz, A.J. Say it in Fijian, 1979. Introduction to Fijian language.

Stanley, David. Moon Handbooks: Fiji. Avalon Travel Publishing, 2001 . Pocket-sized guide to the 322-island archipelago comprising the Fiji Islands.

University of Hawaii Press. The Pacific Islands, 1989. Study of the history, geography and anthropology of the Pacific area.

Usher, Sir Leonard. Letters from Fiji: 187-1990. A collection of letters written to Queen Elizabeth about events in Fiji.

Wendt, Albert. Nuanua: Pacific Writing in English, 1980. The anthology of literature by Pacific writers including pieces by 10 Fijian authors.

Wibberly, Leonard. Fiji: Island of the Dawn, 1964. Mixes history and travel nicely.

Zug, George. The Lizards of Fiji, 1991. A full survey of 23 species of lizards in Fiji.
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