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of some of the figures could not be traced and these have
been replaced with similar illustrations. There have been many
advances in our knowledge of Maori life since this book first
appeared. The work of numerous ethnologists, and more
recently archaeologists, has critically examined many of the
dearlier concepts, confirming some, disproving others, and
altering others to varying degrees. No one has yet produced a
synthesis of the results of all this scholarship and there is
still nothing as comprehensive as this book of Best’s to give
a general account of the Maori. This book was first published
when Best was 68 and thus represents the accumulated knowl-
edge of a lifetime. It has now become a classic introduction
to Maori life. Its continued availability should help the reader
to obtain a basic background to old time Maori life which
can be extended by further reading.

THE PA MAORI
By Elsdon Best
NATIONAL MUSEUM BULLETIN No. 6
459 p., illustrated. Reprinted 1975 $15 plus $1.50 p & p
The bulletin contains a wealth of information and descrip-
tions 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.

MAORI RELIGION AND MYTHOLOGY, PART II
Dominion Museum Bulletin No. 11
By Elsdon Best
682 p. 1982. $47.50 plus $3.60 p & p
Some 50 years after being written, Part II of Elsdon Best’s
“Maori Religion and Mythology” is published for the first
time and completes the Best Bulletin series on the Maori
which is now available for the first time in one uniform set.
Where Part I of “Maori Religion and Mythology” dealt with
the evidence of early writers, Maori cosmogony, Maori gods,
offerings, priests and rituals—Part II deals with tapu, magic
and myths and folk lore. A thoroughly fascinating subject
which fittingly completes this interesting series.

BALLROOM DANCING—A guide book for teachers and
pupils
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
89 p. 1978. $3 plus 55c p. & p.
Almost all people as they move through their teens to
adulthood are introduced to the undoubtedly pleasurable and
universal activity, ballroom dancing.

As a new edition to the sports instruction series this book
makes an effort to cover the basic steps in a variety of dances.
It is intended mainly for beginners and therefore the more
technical terms or finer amounts of turn and footwork are
not included.

The book is well illustrated throughout with black and
white photos and line drawings.

BASKETBALL
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
50 p. 1980 Revised edition. $3.75 plus 55c 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.

BEEKEEPING IN NEW ZEALAND
By T. S. Winter
Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Bulletin 267
155 p. 1980 reprint. $8.95 plus 85c p & p
Though fundamental successful beekeeping is the same the
world over, the varying seasonal conditions and the variety of
nectar sources in different areas mean that the beekeeper
must study local conditions and adjust his methods accord-
ingly. Three factors govern success in beekeeping—locality,
management, and the right strain of bees. This excellent book
covers all aspects of beekeeping in text, photographs, and
illustrations.

COMMUNITY SERVICE AND YOUTH
DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS
60 p. & appendices, 1982. $9.50 plus 85c p. & p.
This is a report of a working party set up by the Government
in response to a proposal from the New Zealand Returned
Services Association which sought the introduction of a com-
pulsory national youth community service scheme, both within
the schools and for a set period after leaving school.

FLORA OF NEW ZEALAND VOLUME III
By A. J. Healy and E. Edgar
220 p. 1980. $18.50 plus $1.50 p & p
Volumes I and II of Flora of New Zealand were concerned
with native plants. The authors call volume III a “weed
flora”. The book is an identification manual, intended for
agriculturists concerned with weed control, for botanists
making vegetation surveys, and for anyone who needs to
identify those weedy plants.

FITNESS FOR LIVING
Physical Education in Secondary Schools
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
1980
Fitness for living involves developing the individual’s potential
for functional efficiency in all aspects of daily living through-
out life. This series, consisting of nine titles, will help the
reader to understand the nature of the human body. This in
turn will lead to an understanding of the need for a balance
between work, rest, food, exercise and keeping oneself in good
physical condition.

Book 1: Basics. $2.45 plus 55c p. and p.
Book 2: Through Aquatics. $2.75 plus 55c p. and p.
Book 3: Through Athletics. $2.45 plus 55c p. and p.
Book 4: Through Ball Activities. $2.45 plus 55c p. and p.
Book 5: Through Gymnastics. $3 plus 55c p. and p.
Book 6: Through Movement and Dance. $3 plus 55c p.
and p.
Book 7: Through Outdoor Education. $2.75 plus 55c p. and
p.
Book 8: Through Recreation. $1.75 plus 55c p. and p.
Book 9: Planning for Fitness of Living. $2.45 plus 55c p.
and p.

Set of nine books, $22 plus $3.60 p. and p.

DOMINION MUSEUM BULLETINS
By Elsdon Best
Government Printer, reprinted