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KIWIFRUIT CULTURE

P. R. Sale

104 pp. 1985. $14.95 plus $2.00 p & p

This is a revised edition of the very popular book Kiwifruit Culture. All the information needed for a successful kiwifruit venture is contained in this book which has been updated and expanded to provide comprehensive information on recent developments and practices in the industry. An index is now also included.

With the up-to-date advice and information provided in Kiwifruit Culture you can be confident of getting the best out of your kiwifruit crop.

TOWARDS A STRATEGY FOR NEW ZEALAND AGRICULTURE

Rowland Woods, Ken Graham and Peter Rankin

224 pp. 1984. $24.95 plus $3.75 p & p

For 100 years, agriculture has been the driving force of the New Zealand economy. It is tempting to assume that this will always be the case, but it is important to realise that the future of New Zealand agriculture is not certain. It is, in fact, affected by economic, political and cultural events and trends. This report addresses the agricultural problems facing New Zealand farmers and business people. It sets out guidelines for future planning, and offers advice for agricultural management.

KUMARA GROWING

B. P. Coleman

43 pp. 1978. $2.00 plus 80c p & p

The kumara has outstanding food value and, pound for pound, has a calorie content of about half as much again as the ordinary potato. In this book the author discusses climatic factors, propagation of plants, fertilisers, moisture requirements, harvesting, curing and storing, pests and diseases of the kumara.

A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO NEW ZEALAND ROCKS AND MINERALS

P. J. Forsyth

43 pp. 1985. $7.80 plus $1.50 p & p

Colour illustrations and an informative text introduce rock types, minerals, and landforms found in New Zealand. The distribution of rocks and minerals are shown on colour-coded maps, and geological processes are explained with drawings and diagrams. The need for a simple book on New Zealand geology is met in this book which is suitable for children and adults.

COMMON WEEDS IN NEW ZEALAND

B. E. V. Parham and A. J. Healy

172 pp. 1985. $9.95 plus $1.50 p & p

Written at an elementary level for general readership, this book is a reliable photographic guide to the identification of 139 of the most common weeds found throughout New Zealand. It includes a useful section on noxious plant control, and lists weeds that are poisonous to humans and livestock.

FOREST WILDLIFE

Lynn Harris

55 pp. 1974. Revised edition 1985. $5.50 plus $1.50 p & p

This revised edition of Forest Wildlife, illustrates and describes 72 species of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians found in New Zealand's forests. It is a concise and informative guide which will be of value to trampers, tourists, birdwatchers, and conservationists—children and adults alike.

INTRODUCTION AND LIBERATION OF THE OPOSSUM INTO NEW ZEALAND

L. T. Pracy

28 pp. 1974. $1.20 plus 65c p & p

This booklet summarises published data and adds further records of introductions into and the liberations within New Zealand. The information will provide better understanding of the animal, the factors relating to its patterns of spread, its distribution, and its effect on the habitat.

EXPOSURE OR HYPOTHERMIA

Paul Mountfort

48 pp. $1.50 plus 65c p & p

Intended for the lay person, this booklet explains what exposure is, how it develops, and what to do about it. This small manual, prepared by the Mountain Safety Council of New Zealand, contains basic practical advice essential to all those who go into the bush or mountains. It is accurate and easy to understand.

PLANTS IN NEW ZEALAND POISONOUS TO MAN

Josie Steuart

40 pp. 1981. $4.45 plus 80c p & p

This is a handy, colourful guide to the 50 or more plants in New Zealand known or suspected to be toxic to humans. The plants are listed in alphabetical order by their common names and each entry has a colour photograph identifying the poisonous part of the plant. The botanical name, a general description of the plant, the toxin, and the symptoms of poisoning are also given. Plants that are toxic if eaten, and touch irritants, are dealt with in separate sections.

OUR WILDLIFE

NEW ZEALAND'S NATIONAL WILDLIFE CENTRE

Francis Ross. Illustrated by Piers Hayman

25 pp. 1985. $4.95 plus 80c p & p

This colourful, easy-to-read book describes and illustrates the native birds and animals held at the National Wildlife Centre at Mount Bruce. It is an invaluable identification guide for visitors to Mount Bruce, but is equally useful for anyone interested in New Zealand's wildlife.

THE POISONOUS PLANTS IN NEW ZEALAND

H. E. Connor

247 pp. 1977. $9.75 plus $1.50 p & p

This enlarged and revised edition, first published over 30 years ago, describes and illustrates the plants in New Zealand that are poisonous. Details are given on the frequency of poisoning, the toxins, and the clinical signs that result when these plants are eaten or touched. Invaluable for veterinarians, hospital casualty officers, botanists, farm advisers, farmers, and parents. Well illustrated with 16 colour and 36 line drawings by Nancy M. Adams. Includes glossary, references, and index.

ALIVE ON THE OCEAN WAVES

Small Boat Safety Committee

32 pp. 1981. $1.00 plus 65c p & p

A necessary companion to all who work and play in boats, this in-depth guide to small boat safety gives advice about safety equipment, distress signals, lights to show, rules of boating, water recreation regulations, and other hints to small boat safety.

HOW TO SURVIVE IN THE BUSH, ON THE COAST, IN THE MOUNTAINS OF NEW ZEALAND

B. Hildreth

162 pp. 1962. Revised Edition. $2.60 plus 80c p & p

Anyone who travels by air, makes a sea voyage, goes on a tramping trip, or just wanders off the beaten track as a tourist, could suddenly be faced with the necessity to cope in emergency situations anywhere. This important and practical book anticipates some of the general and specific problems that could be encountered.

INDUCED ABORTION IN NEW ZEALAND 1976-1983

Prepared for the Abortion Supervisory Committee by Janet Sceats

224 pp. 1985. $9.95 plus $1.50 p & p

This is the first major national study of abortion in New Zealand. It examines the trends in abortion, the effects of legislation, and the movement of women to Australia to obtain abortions. Demographic information and the relationships between abortion and the declining birth rate, births outside marriage, and teenage pregnancies are analysed. The findings of the 1983 survey of abortion patients are also examined. The experiences of these women and the medical system they have to pass through are thoroughly documented in this book.