23 SEPTEMBER THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE 2217

PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE ON SUBSCRIPTION BASIS

NOTE—Subscriptions may commence at any time during the year, but must expire on our expiry date. Charges are apportioned accordingly. Subscriptions apply only to issues printed during the subscription period.

PLANTS OF SAMOA
By B. E. V. Parham (Botany Division)
INFORMATION SERIES NO. 85
162 p. $4.50
A guide to the local and scientific names of the Samoan flora, with authorities; and notes on their uses, domestic, traditional, and economic.

POLICIES FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NEW ZEALAND
Edited by G. A. Town
124 p. $2.50
In this book, the authors discuss the criteria which they feel should determine any sound policies in the field of regional planning and development. Although many different points of view are presented, there is unanimity that economic considerations alone should not dictate future policy. Essentially, it is for New Zealanders to consider all the relevant factors and decide what pattern of development they wish to see emerge. This book is intended as a constructive contribution to the public debate currently under way, Series No. 17. (New Zealand Institute of Public Administration.)

PREVENTING FROST DAMAGE TO FRUIT TREES
By E. W. Hewett (Plant Diseases Division)
INFORMATION SERIES NO. 86
55 p., 18 illustrations, 9 tables. $1.45
A number of factors, both climatic and cultural, affect the development, longevity, and severity of the frosts. An understanding of these factors is essential in selecting and operating methods of preventing frost damage.

A REFRESHER COURSE IN CALCULATIONS
TRAINING GUIDE NO. 3, 1972
62 p. 85c
This refresher course is intended to help those who are required to use calculations on the job, or who are about to undertake various study courses. It includes multiplication and division, fractions, decimals, proportion, averages, percentages, and also the metric system. (Industrial Training Service, Department of Labour.)

RESEARCH ON WOMEN
We offer a selection of publications published by the Research on Women in New Zealand (Inc.). The role of women in the social structure is changing appreciably and these publications outline the changes that are taking place.

RURAL LAND ADMINISTRATION IN NEW ZEALAND
Edited by J. Bruce Brown
128 p. $2
The subject-matter of this book is an important contribution to the record of land administration in New Zealand. It is recommended to all who have an interest in the problems associated with the management of rural land for in it will be found a practical and informed appraisal of the complexities of rural land administration. Series No. 12. (New Zealand Institute of Public Administration.)

SAFETY IN THE MOUNTAINS
A HANDBOOK FOR TRAMPERS, SKIERS, STALKERS, AND MOUNTAINEERS
By Federated Mountain Clubs of New Zealand
120 p. 1971 reprint. 75c
A pocket-size book with emphasis on what constitutes safe practice. The purpose of this booklet is to try to prevent mountain accidents. Advice is given on how to act should accidents occur, so the best possible help may be given to anyone who may be injured. The contents of this booklet should be known by all when organising and carrying mountain expeditions through.

SAMUEL BUTLER AT MESOPOTAMIA
By Peter Bromley Maling
66 p., 22 illustrations, 2 maps. 75c
A record of all that is known of Butler’s home in the Forest Creek Valley and at Mesopotamia where he formed the nucleus of his sheep station.