PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED.

Evening Star, Issue 13102, 7 November 1908, Page 11

PUBLICATIONS RECEIVED.

‘The Story-teller ’ for October (per J. Briiithwaite) is Cassell and Co.'s contribution to the demand for sensational, topical, aiid -interesting fiction. It is perfectly legitimate for a reputable firm to meet this not over-exalted demand; in fact, if the, business has to bo done, it is far better that it should be in the hands of the best .. purveyors of.-ephemeral literature. The ‘ Story-teller’ -may contain some-im-probable or even foolish stories, but all axe by persons of character and repute. There are twenty short tales and one long tale in 'the above, and the names of the authors are a sufficient guarantee of their quality.' They include .Alary E. Maim, Max, Baring-Gould, Banry Shell, James Barr, and Airs H. H. Penrose.., ‘Suggestive Therapeutics’ has been sent us by the secretary; who writes; “The proprietors are Air D. Shaw, Christchurch, metaphysician, and Mr F. Helps, Dunedin, metaphysician, both well known throughout New Zealand. * The publication is the only one, of its kind here, and wo feci it is worthy of the support of New Zealanders. It is on sale at. all the principal booksellers throughout the Dominion.” The ; present number contains the following among other:—‘Rational Alental Science” ( (D. Shaw), ‘ Brain and Body ’ (AA 7 . H. ! Thomson/ AI D.), ‘Brain Phenomena’ (AA 7 . D. Hammond, M.D.).- ‘ Good Cheer ’ AVonganui Chronicle ’) for . November contains numerous interesting articles, drawings, papers, and stories that ! 'rill be welcomed in the family: circle. ; Fashions, reading, sport, work, play,- ' amusement, health, poetry, afternoon tea, , housekeeping, etc., are touched on (deftly ] and pleasantly. ;