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WOODWORKING MACHINERY
NEW ZEALAND TECHNICAL CORRESPONDENCE INSTITUTE
122 pp. 1980. $9.95 plus $1.50 p & p
Woodworking Machinery is one of a series of textbooks prepared by the New Zealand Technical Correspondence Institute. It deals with the safe use and maintenance of sawing, planing, mortising, tenoning, and other woodworking machines used in joinery and woodworking establishments.

THE BACH
Paul Thompson
120 pp. 1985. $24.95 plus $3.75 p & p
This is a light-hearted yet nostalgic look at a fast disappearing New Zealand institution—the bach. The bach’s origins and its rise and fall, from North Cape to Stewart Island are traced. Photographs of baches in all their variety are included to create the flavour and atmosphere of this unique way of getting away from it all.

DIPLOMATIC CORPS AND CONSULAR AND OTHER REPRESENTATIVES APRIL 1986
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
48 pp. 1986. $4.50 plus 80c p & p
This biannually updated handbook provides names and addresses of the heads of diplomatic missions in order of precedence, diplomatic corps, consular representatives, international organisations, other representatives, national days, and New Zealand public holidays.

ECONOMIC GEOLOGY OF NEW ZEALAND
G. J. Williams
490 pp. 1974. $23.00 pus $3.75 p & p
More than a century of geological and mining endeavour is chronicled in this major scientific publication, the fourth in a series of 7 volumes covering the economic geology and mineral industries of Australia and New Zealand. First published in 1965, and extensively revised and updated in 1974, this has become the recognised text and reference work on the subject. Illustrations fully complement the text, which is of value to oil and mineral explorers, geologists, and engineers.

THE GEOLOGY OF NEW ZEALAND
R. P. Suggate, G. R. Stevens, M. T. Te Punga, Editors
820 pp. 2v. 1978. $45.00 plus $3.75 p & p
The definitive work on New Zealand geology, this superbly produced 820-page 2-volume set has been written by some 38 specialists under the editorship of 3 of New Zealand’s most eminent geologists. The Geology of New Zealand is illustrated with over 370 photographs in colour and monochrome, and with more than 200 maps and line diagrams.

HISTORIC BUILDINGS OF CANTERBURY AND SOUTH CANTERBURY
New Zealand Historic Places Trust Register of Classified Buildings
80 pp. 1985. $8.50 plus $1.50 p & p
This book is a fascinating collection of photographs, drawings and descriptions of each building registered as Historic in Canterbury and South Canterbury. It is the first in a series of seven books being prepared as a complete register of the historic buildings of New Zealand, as classified by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust. Enjoy you heritage through this collection beginning with Historic Buildings of Canterbury and South Canterbury.

HANMER FOREST PARK
NEW ZEALAND FOREST SERVICE
110 pp. 1984. $7.95 plus $1.50 p & p
Hanmer Springs has always been considered a leisure centre and health resort because of its thermal pools. This handbook introduces the reader to the many other attractions of Hanmer Springs and Hanmer Forest Park. The book includes information on all types of recreation activities, wildlife, trees and plants, forest management, geology and soils, and landscape, the climate, and includes a detailed fold out map.

LAND OF THE MIST: The Story of Urewera National Park
DEPARTMENT OF LANDS AND SURVEY
111 pp. 1983. $7.95 plus $1.50 p & p
Urewera National Park is the third largest national park in New Zealand. It is also the country’s largest remaining untouched native forest tract. As Katherine Mansfield wrote, “It is all so gigantic and tragic—and even in the bright sunlight it is so passionately secret.” Land of the Mist will help visitors understand the spirit of this national park.

NEW ZEALAND AND ANTARCTICA
COMMISSION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
99 pp. 1983. $12.50 plus $2.00 p & p
The purpose of this publication is to increase public awareness of New Zealand’s involvement in the Antarctic region and to consider the implications of the current negotiations on Antarctic minerals. This is done by examining the history of New Zealand’s Antarctic involvement, the operation of the Antarctic Treaty, the increasing international interests in the continent, and the objective for New Zealand in the consideration being given to the development of a minerals regime.

NEW ZEALAND NATIONAL BIBLIOGRAPHY VOLUMES 1–5
Compiled and Edited by A. G. Bagnall
Vol. 1, Part 1–M 692 pp. 1980. $40.00 plus $3.75 p & p
Vol. 1, Part 2 N–Z 1291 pp. 1980. $40.00 plus $3.75 p & p
Vol. 2, A–H 1890 603 pp. 1969. $25.00 plus $3.75 p & p
Vol. 3, 1890–1960 571 pp. 1972. $30.00 plus $3.75 p & p
Vol. 4, P–Z 1890 471 pp. 1975. $30.00 plus $3.75 p & p
Vol. 5, 1890–1960 704 pp. 1985. $60.00 plus $3.75 p & p
This systematic record of books and pamphlets first published in New Zealand (or for containing some significant reference to New Zealand), and of works by New Zealand writers, provides a valuable working tool for anyone working with books.

THE RESTLESS LAND: The Story of Tongariro National Park
DEPARTMENT OF LANDS AND SURVEY
112 pp. 1981. $7.50 plus $1.50 p & p
This book is a colourful and informative guide to Tongariro National Park. It describes the volcanic action that formed the existing landscape, the mythology of the area, plant and animal life and recreational opportunities. It contains comprehensive glossaries and a map enabling a greater understanding of the park.

PARLIAMENT AND THE PEOPLE
Beth Bowden
64 pp. 1984. $7.50 plus $1.50 p & p
This book was written primarily for visitors to Parliament, but will also appeal to those who wish to learn about New Zealand’s constitution and its development. It looks at the history of Parliament, elections, how a Bill is transformed into law, how the House of Representatives works, the appointment of the Executive Council, and the constitutional role of Governor-General. The author has set out:

• To describe New Zealand’s constitution.
• To show in a reasonably simple way how it works.
• To give an account of where it came from and how it developed.
• To define a number of terms that are used in connection with these matters.

PEOPLE LIKE US
A Hass, A. Webber, P. Brown, Editors
120 pp. 1982. $9.95 plus $1.50 p & p
In his introduction to this compassionate and understanding account of the personal experiences of New Zealanders who have come from widely different cultural backgrounds, Sir Guy Powles stresses that we must learn to recognise, respect, accept, and enjoy the qualities of life that a variety of cultures bring to our society. People Like Us is essential reading for all who care about New Zealand multiracial society, and is an invaluable resource book for teachers, social workers, and the general public.