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THE PA MAORI
By Elsdon Best
NATIONAL MUSEUM BULLETIN No. 6
459 p., illustrated. Reprinted 1975 $15 plus $1.25 p & p
The bulletin contains a wealth of information and descriptions of many Pa sites and structures. Although great advances in archaeology have modified some of the details listed by Best and some of the Pas included in the book no longer exist, the information contained in this bulletin is still an important contribution in this field and is not readily available elsewhere.

SHADOW OF THE LAND
By Ian Ward
422 p. 1968. $9 plus 70c p & p
The title for this book was provided by Nopera Panakarero, a Kaitaia chief of much influence, who, in May 1840, believed that only the “shadow of the land” had gone to Queen Victoria whilst the substance remained with the Maoris. Less than a year later he revised this opinion convinced that only the “shadow” would be the Maori portion.

The author examines the British acquisition of New Zealand, the Maoris, trust in the Treaty of Waitangi, and their confidence that its terms would be honoured and explains it was only by accident that the Maoris were guaranteed the possession of their lands and ancient privileges.

It is under these circumstances that the book considers the use of military force in New Zealand, analyses the arguments surrounding the provision of troops and concludes that, beyond any reasonable doubt that there was never an attempt to govern by “moral suasion”.

New Zealand followed the normal nineteenth century British pattern of territorial acquisition.

The book is an essential introduction to the Maori wars of a later date.

STYLE BOOK
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
248p. 1981 $12.50 plus $1.25 p. and p.
The Style Book is a guide which is addressed to all writers, editors, and public servants who prepare manuscripts for publication by the Government Printing Office. Since 1958 the Style Book has found wide acceptance, both inside and outside the Public Service which is reflected in the number of reprints made since that date. This new edition incorporates the latest amendments based on experience gained since first published. Chapters dealing with the preparation of copy, abbreviations, and compound words have been revised; new material has been added to the chapters dealing with common names of animals and plants, errors in the use of English in official writing, and terms used in printing. The introduction of metrication has required a new chapter as well as amendments throughout the book.

TE REO RANGATIRA
By S. T. Karet
197 p. illustrated 1974. $4.50 plus 45c p & p
A textbook for students of the Maori language written in the “Tuhoe” dialect. Its subject is contemporary Maori life with those aspects of the Maori heritage which prevail in it. This book is intended for advanced fifth formers and the sixth and seventh forms.

TREES AND SHRUBS OF NEW ZEALAND
By A. L. Poole and Nancy M. Adams
257 p. 1979 fourth impression with amendments.
$15.95 plus $1.25 p. and p.
This book has been designed especially to assist many people who lack a formal botanical training yet are deeply interested in New Zealand’s tree and shrubs and want to be able to identify them and name them correctly. There is a complete coverage of the native trees and shrubs and over 400 species have been illustrated.

VIRUS AND VIRUS-LIFE DISEASES OF POME FRUITS AND STONE FRUITS IN NEW ZEALAND
DSIR BULLETIN No. 226
By C. A. Wood
87 p. 1979. $13.50 plus $1.25 p. and p.
Illustrated descriptions are given of the 11 apple, 5 pear, 5 peach, 4 plum, 3 apricot, and 6 cherry diseases which have been found up to the present time.

WEED CONTROL BY CHEMICAL METHODS
By L. J. Mathews
AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES BULLETIN 329
710 p. Hard cover, 1975. $35 plus $3 p & p
Possibly no subject in the whole field of agricultural technology has advanced as rapidly in recent years as that of chemical methods of weed control. This publication summarises and makes specific recommendations based on the experimental work conducted largely by the New Zealand Department of Agriculture. The book is divided into five sections:

Section 1—Principles of weed control and the uses of chemical weed killers.

Section 2—Supplies information on the control of many of New Zealand’s worst weeds.

THE WHARE KOHANGA AND ITS LORE
By Elsdon Best
NATIONAL MUSEUM BULLETIN No. 13
93 p. Reprint 1975. $5.75 plus 70c p & p
In this study of Whare Kohanga (the “Nest House”) is contained data of baptism rites performed over infants of superior families only, together with other cultural ceremonies applied to infants of high birth. The information obtained was contributed by members of the Ngati-Kahungunu tribe of the North Island. The text has been retained in its original style in the belief that these basic studies should still be readily available without textual alteration.

Section 3—Gives recommendations for the control of weeds in crops, pastures, and other specific areas.

Section 4—Describes the chemicals and summarises their uses.

Section 5—Deals with application of herbicides.

ABEL TASMAN NATIONAL PARK
$4 plus 45c p. & p.
Third edition, 1976. 4 booklets in plastic wallet.
Attractively produced in four separate volumes these little handbooks fit into a plastic wallet which will give protection against wear and weather.

These introductory booklets are designed to introduce visitors to various aspects of the park and to stimulate awareness of preservation, protection, and regeneration of the park for future generations.

The four booklets are—

1. The Land—13 p. with locality map, describes geology and coastline.
2. Life—38 p. Includes vegetation and fauna.
3. Man—27 p. History and settlement.
4. Recreation—29 p. with folding map. Includes tracks and walking trips giving times and routes.

BASKETBALL
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
50 p. 1980 Revised edition. $3.75 plus 45c p. and p.
This booklet, Basketball, is one of a special series of sport instruction publications. It is designed to provide basic guidance on the game of basketball in all its fundamental aspects.