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THE SHIPPING WORLD TEAR BOOK. A Desk Manuaj in Trade, Commerce and Navigation. Edited by Evan Rowland Jones. London: Shipping World Office. 1900. 12mo. Pp. 1184. Price $2, This valuable book which is now published for the fourteenth time contains complete new tariffs of several countries, rules giving the loading of the several types of vessels, lists of vessels built or in the course of construction for the navies of the world, the world's shipping during 1899, a port directory of the world, various tables rules, etc., shipping laws and other information which cannot but prove of the greatest value to all who are engaged in, or in any way interested in navigation or shipping industries. THE PRINCIPLKS AND PRACTICE OF ARTIFICIAL ICE MAKING AND REFRIGERATION. By Lewis M. Schmidt, Ph.B. Philadelphia: Philadelphia Book Company. 1900. 8vo. Pp. 232. 87 illustrations. Price $2.50. In the preparation of this volume the central idea has been to produce a representation of the status of the art of mechanical refrigeration and ice making as it is today. The book comprises the principles and general considerations of practice as shown by particular systems of apparatus; and insulation of cold storage and ice houses, refrigerators, etc, other useful information and tables. The book is a most excellent one, and is sure to be of the greatest possible value to all who manufacture, own or rail ice-making plants. There is also a section 252 devoted to liquid air. There seems to be no immediate prospect of this becoming a serious competitor of ice. INDICATOR DIAGRAMS. A Treatise on the Use of the Indicator and its Application to the Steam Engine. By W. W. F. Pullen. Manchester, England : Scientific Publishing Company. 1890. Price $2.40. There are already a large number of books upon the indicator, but there always seems to be a genuine opportunity for a new and helpful contribution to the literature of this subject. The author gives the result of his experience and the large number of illustrations and reproductions of the diagrams will assist those who may be unfamiliar with the use of the indicator, to obtain a very competent knowledge of the subject. KANT AND SPENCER. By Dr. Paul Carus. Chicago : Open Court Publishing Company. 1899. 16uio. Pp. 105. Price 20 cents. Kant will ever have an important place in the history of modern philosophy, and the keynote of his success is thoroughness, holding that all philosophy must be based upon facts. Mr. Spencer on the contrary has been, according to Dr. Cams, deficient in thoroughness and earnestness. VOLUMETRIC ANALYSIS. By John B. Coppock, T. C. S. London: Whit-taker Company. New York : The Macmillan Company. lGmo. Pp. 92. Price 50 cents. This is specially adapted to the requirements of students entering the science and art courses in England, but the book will prove useful to American readers notwithstanding this drawback. It is one of the best and simplest treatises we have ever seen on the subject. FERRIC AND HELIOGRAPHIC PROCESSES. A Handbook for Photographers, Draftsmen and Sun Printers. By George E. Brown, T, I. C. London : Dawborn Ward, Limited. 1900. 16mo. Pp. 130. Price 80 cents. This is a most valuable book in which are given examples of the work which can be turned out by various processes, including full directions for doing the same. A thoroughly practical book on this subject has been needed for some time. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF CANADA. Annual Report. New Series. Vol. IX. 1897. Large 8vo. Pp. 1046, accompanied bv 8 maps and 12 plates. Price 80 cents. The portly volume before us gives an excellent idea of the work which is being done by the Geological Survey of Canada under the direction of G. M. Dawson, LL.D., F.R.S. The reports are fully illustrated and will prove of value to all who are interested in the wonderful mineral resources of Canada. THE SOUL OF MAN. An Investigation of the Facts of Physiological and Experimental Psychology. By Dr. Paul Carus. Chicago: Open Court Publishing Company. 1900. 12mo. Pp. 482, 182 illustrations. Price 75 cents. This is the second edition of an important book which iB published in inexpensive form. The writings of Dr. Carus is well known. THE SIXTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC ROADS OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY. By Henry I. Bndd, State Commissioner, Trenton, N. J. 1899. 8vo. Pp. 237. The public roads of the State of New Jersey, together with those of Maryland, are in many ways the model roads of the United States, and the improvements which are constantly being made are most remarkable. The book is filled with valuable matter, many of the illustrations showingthe roads before and after improvements were made. The figures, etc., which are given will prove of value to all those who are interested in good roads. MAN AND THE COSMIC PRINCIPLE. By C. A. Bowsber. Champaign, 111. 1899. 16mo. Pp. 155. Illustrated. METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS MADE AT THE ADELAIDE OBSERVATORY AND OTHER PLACKSIN SOUTH AUSTRALIA AND THE NORTHERN TERRITORY DURING THE YEAR 1896 UNDER THE DIRECTION OF CHARLES TODD. Adelaide. 1899. Quarto. Pp. 176, maps. ELECTRIC WIRING. By Cecil P. Poole. New York : Power Publishing Company. 1900. 18mo. Pp. 101. Flexible leather. Price $1. This book represents an honest effort upon the part of the author to explain the computations of wiring to the unitiated, and to present in shape for convenient reference tables and formulas for the use of engineers, including wiring tables for alternating current motors and tables showing the corrected drop in conductive circuits. The author has succeeded admirably in his efforts and the book will certainly be at the right hand of all those who have to work out the difficult problems of electrical wiring problems, which are increasing every year. OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL CONGRESS A Conference of all Nations for the Extension of Commercial Intercourse, held under the Auspices of the Philadelphia Commercial Museum in the City of Philadelphia. Philadelphia : Commercial Museum. 1899. Quarto. Pp. 442. Price $2. As Is well known, the International Commercial Congress was held in connection with the National Export Exposition, which was held in Philadelphia from October 12 to November 1, 1899. The volume before us is proba- bly the most valuable reference book relative to our export trade which has ever been issued, giving as it does news of a vast number of delegates from thirty-eight foreign governments. PRACTICAL STAIRCASE JOINERY. Edited by Paul N. Hasluck. New York : Cassell Company. 1900. 16ino. Pp. 160. 180 illustrations. Price $1. The editor has performed his task in a creditable manner, and it is one of the best and most easily understood books which we have seen on the subject. Stair building is not such a very intricate subject if the principles which underlie it are properly, understood. THE FILTRATION OF PUBLIC WATER SUPPLIES. By Allen Hazeu. New York : John Wiley Sons. 8vo. Pp. 321. Price $3. There is no subject at present confronting the water-supply engineer more important than filtration, and the author has performed a signal service for engineers in the production of so admirable a book. That it is in its third edition is a sufficient guarantee of its excellence. The subject is making such rapid strides, and there is such a widespread interest in it, that it is to be hoped that a fourth edition outlining still further progress may be called for. It is profusely illustrated. ELECTRIC WIRING, PITTING, SWITCHES AND LAMPS. By W. Perren Maycock, M.I.E.E. London : Whittaker Company. New York : Tbe Macmillan Company. 1899. 16mo. Pp. 468. Price $1.75. This is a practical work for electric-light engineers, wiring and fitting contractors, consulting engineers, etc. It is profusely illustrated by 360 illustrations, and gives the wiring rules of the Institution of Electrical Engineers. Of course English practice is dealt with, but American engineers can gain many helpful facts from it. AN INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF CENTRAL STATION ELECTRICITY SUPPLY. By Albert Gay, M.I.E.E., and C. H. Yeaman, A.I.E.E. London: Whittaker Company. New York: The Macmillan Company. 1899. 12mo. Pp. 467. Price $3. "* A very timely work, dealing of course with English practice, but none the less valuable on this account. It ia illustrated by 300 engravings. The book is written by two very practical electrical engineers, and the result of their labors is an eminently useful book dealing with the problems which arc constantly occurring in all central station work. It is a book which can be recommended. MAN AND HIS ANCESTOR. A STUDY IN EVOLUTION. By Charles Morris. New York: The Macmillan Company. 1900. 16wo. Pp. 238. Price $1.25. An effort has been made in the present volume to present the subject of man's origin in a popular manner, to dwell on the various significant facts that have been discovered since Darwin's time, and to offer certain lines of evidence never before presented in this connection, and which seem to add much strength to the general argument. The subject is of widespread interest, so that the present brief and plain presentation of it will be acceptable. THE CRIMINAL : His PERSONNEL AND ENVIRONMENT. A SCIENTIFIC STUDY. By August Drahms. With an introduction by Cesare Lombroso. New York: The Macmillan Company. 1900. 12mo. Pp. 402. Price $2. There is uo more serious problem confronting society than that of the criminal, aDd the classic works of Lombroso have revolutionized our ideas regarding the way they should be treated. Lombroso has set his seal upon the book and this is sufficient to emphasize its importance. The author, who is resident chaplain in the San CJuentin Prison,Cal.,has had ample opportunity for making exhaustive studies,and he has improved his opportunities so as to gather an almost unrivaled collection of data," which he has collated and arranged in readable form. The philosophy of crime, criminal classification and categories are all admirably treated, as well as demography of crime, hypnotism, punishment, reformation and prevention. OUTLINES OF INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY. ? A TEXT-BOOK FOK STUDKNTS. By Frank Hall Thorp, Ph.D. New York: The Macmillan Company. 8vo. Pp.541. Price $3 50. It was only a few months ago that we had occasion to review this admirable book, and now we have anew and revised edition. It should be at the right hand of every chemist and teacher. It contains some of the clearest expositions of intricate chemical processes we have ever seen. The good old-fashioned spelling is retained, and so furnishes a valuable example. We have nothing but praise for this book. A MANUAL OF ZOOLOGY. By T. Jeffrev Parker, D. Sc. F.R S., and William A. Haswell, Mi, D.Sc, F.R S. New York: The Macmillan Company. 12aio. Pp. 563. Price $1.60. It is a novelty to have a scientific book by New Zealand and Australian professors, but an examination of the book reflects great credit upon the authors. It has has been adapted for use in American schools and col-legea It is an excellent text book. The information is clearly and well set forth, and the illustrations admirably elucidate the text. ON THE BUILDING AND MONUMENTAL STONES OF WISCONSIN. By Ernest Robertson Buckley, Ph.D. Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey. Madison, Wis. 1898. 8vo. Pp. ? 544. ? An important report with splendidly executed plates. Although reports of this kind are of great local valne, .they are also of value to those who are in any way interesting in petrography or in building stones, even though they may live in another section of the country.
