Books for everyone

Press, 4 December 1981, Page 1 (Supplement)

Books for everyone

Books serve as an ideal solution to gift problems. Whether it is fictional, biographical or a hobby book, there is something in the reading line to suit everybody’s tastes. MARINE LIFE Since Greek and Roman times, tales of friendship with dolphins have fascinated mankind. Wade Doak is a name synonymous with marine research in New Zealand. He and his wife, Jan, have devoted several years to researching the behaviour of dolphins in the wild. His latest book, “Dolphin, Dolphin.” is a result of five years research and experience. which captures the excitement and wonder of encounters between these creatures and man. Wade Doak was . born in Canterbury, in 1940. He began his diving career at the age of 12 by making a diving helmet out of an old icecream can. With this he explored the muddy floor of Lyttelton Harbour while a companion pumped air down through a garden hose with a borrowed motor-tyre pump. "Dolphin, Dolphin,” is published by Hodder and Stoughton, and is the seventh book by Wade Doak. PATHS AND PAVING "Paths and Paving for New Zealand,” is a book aimed at providing a guide to planning and designing of paths suited to New Zealand conditions and materials. The book covers the use of materials such as in-situ con-

Crete, pre-cast concrete, brick and timber. In addition, guidelines are given for the planning and location of paths and what to specify in terms of materials and workmanship when the work has been contracted out. Clear, simple diagrams are also a feature of the book. The author is Earl Bennett. Born in the United States in 1943, he has a bachelor of science in landscape architecture with honours from the California State Polytechnic University at Pomona, California. Mr Bennett has lived in New Zealand since 1972 and is a member of the New Zealand and American Institutes of Landscape Architecture. From 1973 until 1975, he was a landscape architect with the Ministry of Works in Christchurch, and from 1975 until 1980, was a lecturer in landscape architecture at Lincoln College. “Paths and Paving for New Zealand,” is published by Whitcoulls, has 88 pages, and costs $8.95. BREAD BAKING “The New Zealand Bread Book,” has been produced to meet the requirements of our own flour types. According to the authors it is this fundamental difference between local and overseas flours which has, until now. made the New Zealand varieties unsuitable for use with traditional recipes. The authors are three sis-

ters. each of whom has brought her own special skills 'to the subject. Mary Browne, of Christchurch, is a former home science instructor. She has concentrated on compiling the recipes and the use of special ingredients. Helen Leach, now living and studying in Oxford, England, is a horticultural archaeologist whose knowledge of farming and horticultural practices has provided the background to wheat production and traditional breadmaking techniques. Nancy Tichborne, the illustrator, is a freelance garden designer and book illustrator in Rotorua. The book begins with a brief look at the history of breadmaking and ' wheatgrowing in New Zealand and outlines the special features of our wheat varieties, our mills and the nutritional value of New Zealand flour. Notes on ingredients and equipment, purchasing, storing and the use of special, natural “improvers” to eliminate poor texture and rapid staling, together with advice on general methods for both beginners and experienced cooks are outlined. The recipes include brown and white tinned loaves, speciality breads such as pumpernickel, camp-oven bread, crusty spiced and fruited plaits; pizza doughs, chapatis and tortillas. The book is published by A. H. and A. W. Reed, has 80 pages, and costs $9.95.

Mona Anderson has had a special place in the hearts of all those who love the New Zealand country way of life. “Both Sides of the River,” brings together the best of her earlier books, including “A river Rules My Life,” “The Good Logs of Algidus,” “A Letter From James,”

“Over the river,” “Old duke,” “Mary-Lou,” and “Home is the High Country.” It carries these stories forward to the Andersons’ decision to leave the Mount Algidus station, their subsequent move to the small Canterbury town of Darfield and their adjust-

ment to down-country life. At the suggestion ol her publishers, A.H. and A.W. Reed, Mona Anderson has chosen her favourite episodes from earlier books. She has linked them to a new text and added other sections. The book has 180 pages and costs $18.95.