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  The following is the back cover text of Ricky Mitio's autobiography. “Ovu ga'hoe!” (I will not go!) These words of defiance were spoken by Ricky Mitio's mother, Mangkeo, as the dawn of a new age of Christianity swept through the New Guinea highlands, delivering its people from a long history of tribal warfare. It was this defiance that kept Mama Mangkeo and her family connected to their land, willing to accept the Light but not willing to go beyond it. It is of this Light, land and resilience that Ricky Mitio was born. In a fascinating story, Ricky Mitio was the first of his generation to gain an education and then lead a national organisation as the head of the lucrative coffee industry in Papua New Guinea. The son of one of the first native Lutheran evangelists in the Eastern Highlands Province, Ricky emulated his father's Christian pioneering spirit, only to find himself Papua New Guinea's most hired and fired state CEO, as his fledgling nation became a paradis...

Ricky Mitio made a decision to create a book worthy of his life story and of launch in Papua New Guinea's 50th anniversary of independence. It was quite a task, but with direction from his editor and publisher, Ricky paid attention to every detail of his book, making it a statement in itself. One important feature of the book is the cover. The illustration above shows the elements of the dust jacket (or dust cover) of Ricky's book.  Front cover The front cover is designed to be eye-catching and features the author's name, the book title, and the name of the editor. Spine The spine features the author's name and book title. It's what you will see on a bookshelf, so it needs to be bold. Most spines of books are oriented top to bottom, so you tilt your head to the right to read it.  To make the cover even more striking, we used spot U/V (a gloss coating) on the matte surface of the front cover and spine of the dust cover. Back cover The back cover is a synopsis of the ...

In this year of Papua New Guinea's 50th anniversary of Independence, there is no person more qualified to reflect on the highs and lows than Ricky Mitio. I hope you enjoy reading this autobiography of a man who is the son of a tribal warrior born in the Stone Age who later became a pioneer evangelist of the Lutheran Church despite being completely illiterate. Ricky Mitio was among the first people in the country to be educated, learn a foreign language, work for this new means of exchange called money, travel to all districts of the country, and explore five continents of the world.  Ricky Mitio’s name is synonymous with the coffee industry in PNG. When he claims in this book that he is the Papa bilong PNG kopi, he is right. No one can dispute this or take it away from him. It will be his legacy until the end of the world. (From Ovu ga'hoe! Foreword by Tiri Kuimbakul) Ricky's book is due for release in March 2025.   More...

TLA Media Ltd (PNG/Australia) and Regal Printing (Hong Kong/China) have announced a partnership to provide creative book and printing solutions in Papua New Guinea and Australia. With decades of combined experience and knowledge, the two companies share a passion for bespoke book and print production for individuals and organisations wanting to make a statement. Glenn Armstrong, Independent Publisher and Managing Director of TLA Media Ltd said that there has been a recent renaissance in the art of traditional book publishing:  “Hard-case books are much more than a collection of words. They provide a tactile and immersive experience far beyond the bounds of digital media." Maurice Kwan, Managing Director of Regal Printing Ltd, said that the partnership has been built over many years: “Glenn Armstrong and I have worked closely together on many projects. We share the same passion and vision for books. We want to make our knowledge and experience available to a wider market ...

Whether it's a gift or holiday reading, eBooks are now as accessible as ever, with features to enhance your reading experience. Get started by downloading the FREE Kindle app, and then you are set to purchase low-cost eBooks on Amazon!  New to eBooks? Learn more here The Tonda Located in Western Province, Papua New Guinea, way over near the Indonesian border, the Tonda Wildlife Management Area covers 590,000 hectares and contains more than half of New Guinea's bird population plus millions of insects, plants and microorganisms that inhabit ecosystems within the region. Now available as an eBook, The Tonda includes brilliant photography by acclaimed PNG photographer Rocky Roe, as well as words, additional photos, and interviews by the author, Glenn Armstrong. Buy now on Amazon        100 Treks Across the Kokoda Trail A story of reflection on the past 30 years of Charlie Lynn's commitment to the Kokoda Trail and those who served during the WW2 camp...

Whether it's a gift or holiday reading, eBooks are as accessible as ever, with features to enhance your reading experience.  Get started by downloading the FREE Kindle app. Then, you'll be all set to purchase low-cost eBooks on Amazon!  The Kindle app can be downloaded on any device, including your mobile phone. We recommend using it on a tablet, as this format is best suited for eBooks, and it is more portable.  Download the app via the Google Play Store (Android users) or the App Store (Apple users).  Key Features  • eBooks can be downloaded, stored and readily accessible on the cloud.  • Broaden your knowledge by looking up words while you read. The Kindle app has various additional functions such as X-ray, Dictionary, Wikipedia Lookup, Instant Translations, and Search within the book.  • ear-mark and create notes while you are reading  • save your place in an eBook easily  • portability and accessibility.  Your entire e-library is al...