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The Handbook of New Zealand Mammals – 2e

Edited by Carolyn M. King. The definitive work on the mammals of New Zealand, describing their history, biology and ecology, written by 29 leading authorities. Includes 14 page of original artwork by wildlife artist Priscilla Barrett. ISBN: 019558477-5, $135. Buy

 

 

Scholars & Gentlemen Both

By Ross Galbreath. This is a fascinating and moving account of the lives of GM Thomson and J Allan Thomson, who helped shape the way science and education developed in New Zealand in the 20th century. The biography unfolds the private sorrows as well as the public achievements of the two men. It is a moving story of the triumph of the human spirit - assailed by bitter disappointment and loss, they rose above it all. ISBN: 1-877264-03-2, $44. Buy

 

 

Brian Garner Wybourne Memories and Memoirs

Edited by Lidia Smentek. Brian Wybourne was an outstanding New Zealand physicist, the youngest professor of physics at Canterbury University, International Secretary for the Royal Society of New Zealand, and scientist and mentor at the Institute of Physics, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Poland. This book was prepared in his memory as a collection of reminiscences written by family, friends, colleagues and students. Memoirs include Wybourne's own recollections, correspondence, opinions and lectures. ISBN: 83-7441-151-1. $15 (softcover) and $20 (hardback). Buy

 

 

Trees, timber and tranquillity

By Lindsay Poole . A first-hand account of the interesting aspects of Lindsay Poole's distinguished career in botany and forestry, and as Director-General of the New Zealand Forest Service (with additional photos by John Johns). ISBN: 0-473-04789-6. $35. Buy

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