Marx, Harry J., and ADRIAN VAN MUFFLING. Radio reception. A simple and complete explanation of the principles of radio telephony, and a full exposition of the successful methods of radio reception; with special reference to practical tuning, and to radio- and audio-frequency amplifications. New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1922. vii, 241 p. illus. 8°. $2.00. TTF (121) "Radio reception is taken up step by step, from the simplest forms of apparatus to the most complicated sets consideration being given to the relation of each individual unit to the whole outfit, rather than to a purely mechanical description_of various forms now obtainable on the market." - Preface. and developed on sound lines, will provide a satisfactory supplemental fuel. Tells with considerable detail how alcohol is produced from the plant, and from starch and sugar; of the economics of alcohol production from craps; of alcohol from cellulose materials; of synthetic alcohol; excise supervision and denaturation; the principles of the internal combustion engine; the chemical and physical properties of alcohol; results of engine tests; and fuel mixtures containing alcohol. Well illustrated and provided with references at the chapter endings. "It would be difficult to see how a subject of such wide compass could have been better treated, and the work is one which may be recommended unreservedly." W. R. Ormandy in Journal of the Society of Chemi cal Industry, May 15, 1922. Also reviewed in Nature, Aug. 5, 1922. Norris, James F. The principles of organic chemistry. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Co., 1922. xi, 631 p. 8°. $3.00. POB (119) 52 pages more than the 1st edition (1912). Omits compounds of interest only to the advanced student. Emphasizes foods, carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Explains new developments in catalysis and electrochemistry, dyes, organic derivatives of mercury and of arsenic, important war gases, and explosives. Problems at chapter endings. Author is Professor of Organic Chemistry at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. "There is a dynamic quality...which is difficult to inject in a work of this kind. It reflects the art of an extraordinary expositor." B. T. Brooks in Chemical and metallurgical engineering, Aug. 23, 1922. *Palmer, Leroy S. Carotinoids and related pigments. The chromolipoids. New York: Chemical Catalog Co., Inc., 1922. 316 p. illus. 8°. $4.50. PPE (119) A thorough history (until now unattempted) of the plant and animal chromolipoids; such information regarding the pigments as would be useful to workers who desire to attack the many interesting problems offered; and an effort to point out lines of research. Bibliography. Author is Professor of Agricultural Biochemistry, University of Minnesota. Pearson, Henry C. Pneumatic tires, automobile, truck, airplane, motorcycle, bicycle; an encyclopedia of tire manufacture, history, processes, machinery, modern repair and rebuilding, patents, etc., etc. New York: India Rubber Publishing Co., 1922. xxiv, 1322 p. illus. 8°. $12.00.. VMV (121) The most complete and comprehensive work on the subject; the name of its author is sufficient to indicate its worth. Fifty chapters record the history of the art, describe the production of rubber, and give the details of a large number of machines and processes, including repairs. Chapter 48 deals with the reclamation of tires and chapter 49 throws interesting lights on the tire industry as a whole. Chapter 50 comprises lists of American and foreign patents. Perry, L. Day, and R. O. BUCK. Construction of radio receiving sets. Milwaukee: The Bruce Publishing Co., 1922. 72 p. illus. 8°. 90 cents. TTF (121) Constructive details of two receiving sets — the first for the average boy in the grammar grades or high school; the second for one who has a good knowl edge of tools and of their manipulation. Electrical theory presented in an elementary way. Excellent drawings. The Petroleum industry. A brief survey of the technology of petroleum based upon a course of lectures given by members of the Institution of Petroleum Technologists on the occasion of the Petroleum Exhibition, Crystal Palace, 1920. London: Institution of Petroleum Technologists [1922]. 346 p. illus. 8°. VHY (117) This memorial to Sir Boverton Redwood aims to give the general reader an idea "of the principal facts, processes and scientific and technical matters relating to the production, refining, transport and uses of petroleum oil." The chapter titles are: The_romance of petroleum; Wildcatting; Oil prospecting; The winning of oil; Oil transport, storage and distribution; Petroleum refining; The chemical nature of petroleum; The uses of petroleum gases, petrol and paraffin; The uses of heavy oils; Nomenclature; Statistics; A selection of textbooks. Price, Edward E. Atomic form with special reference to the configuration of the carbon atom. London & New York: Longmans, Green & Co., 1922. 140, viii p. illus. 12°. $1.75. PLK (119) Author's theories based upon 20 years experience in model building. Attempts to show the agreement between these models and the known facts with regard to the compounds which they represent. Photographs and diagrams. Pulver, H. E. Materials of construction, prepared for the Extension Division of the University of Wisconsin. New York: McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., 1922. xviii, 318 p. illus. 8°. $3.00. VEC (121) Elementary, requiring no mathematics beyond arith metic. "Should be used in connection with courses in the Strength of Materials and Materials Testing as no attempt has been made to cover any of the subject matter usually included in those courses, with the exception of a few tests and specification requirements.' The *Purvis, J. E., and T. R. HODGSON. chemical examination of water, sewage, foods, and other substances. Cambridge: University Press; New York: The Macmillan Co., 1922. 346 p. 2. and enl. ed. 8°. $8.00. PMP (119) Describes methods which have been used and tested by the authors, but does not describe apparatus. In addition to the substances named in the title, methods are given for alcoholic beverages, vinegar, lime and lemon juice, poisonous metals in foods, preservatives and disinfectants, air, coal gas, and urine. In this edition the chapters on water and milk have been expanded, and a more detailed account given of the methods for the analysis of foods and beverages. chapter on toxicological analysis has been added. A Rosbloom, Julius, and ORVILLE R. SAWLEY. The 20th century guide for Diesel operators; a practical book for operators, schools, libraries and those interested in Diesel operation. Seattle, Wash.: Western Technical Book Company, Inc., 1922. 637 p. illus. 8°. $15.00. VFM (121) Unusually complete ready reference, containing a glossary, numerous tables and formulas, principles of operation, fuel feed and ignition, principles of construction, auxiliary machinery and accessories, compressors, pumps, batteries, rules for licensing of engineers on motorships taken from the government regulations, Lloyd's rules, and the rules of the American Bureau of Shipping. Many illustrations. "The authors have tried to make this work satisfy the needs of all who are seeking enlightenment in this branch of engineering, whether they be students or experts. The substance is international in character and the scope covers both land and sea operations." Preface. Searle, Alfred B. The manufacture and uses of abrasive materials. A concise treatment of the nature and preparation of raw materials, and the manufacture of abrasive blocks, wheels, papers, cloths, polishes, etc., with notes on the characteristics, selection, and testing of abrasives, and many examples from practice. London and New York: Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd., 1922. ix, 113 p. illus. 12°. 85¢. (Pitman's technical primer series. no. 53.) VFG (121) "Has its value when all that is required is a surface skimming of the cream of the information concerned... One is surprised at the amount of information compressed within so small a space." Metal industry, London, Nov. 3, 1922. Schwartz, H. A. American malleable · cast iron. Cleveland: Penton Publishing Co., 1922. xviii, 416 p. illus. 8°. $7.00. VİP (117) "A handbook of modern malleable practice, a timely record of past and present metallurgical investigation, and a compendium of established information on the permissible uses of the product." 190 illustrations and diagrams. Bibliography of 18 pages. *Scott, Wilfred W., editor. Standard methods of chemical analysis; a manual of analytical methods and general reference for the analytical chemist and for the advanced student... In collaboration with H. Abraham, H. A. Baker, and [thirty-four others. New York: D. Van Nostrand Co., 1922. 2 v. 3. ed. illus. 8°. $10.00. PMB (119) Complete revision with several new chapters. v. 1: The elements; tables. v. 2: Acidimetry and alkalimetry; alloys; fixed oils, fats, waxes; commercial soap and soap products; paints; cement; coal; gas; bituminous substances; rubber; explosives; water; solubility; standard methods of sampling solids, liquids and gases. Shireby, R. M. The slide rule applied to commercial calculations. London and New York: Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd., 1922. vi, 66 p. illus. 12°. 2s. 6d. OEO (117) Theory, choice and care of the instrument with precise directions for a large number of calculations involving chiefly British weights, measures, and money. *Silbermann, Henri. Elektrische Behandlung von Gasen. Aktivierung, Enstäubung, Umsetzung. Anhand D. R. Patente. Leipzig: Max Jänecke, 1922. vii, 348 p. illus. 8°. 320 mks. PPO (119) Descriptions and illustrations of German patents on the manufacture of ozone, purification of gases, electrical precipitation of dust; synthesis of nitrogen oxides, ammonia and cyanides. Reviewed in Zeitschrift für angewandte Chemie, Sept. 19, 1922. *Smits, A. The theory of allotropy, translated from the German with the author's sanction by J. Smeath Thomas. New York: Longmans, Green & Co., 1922. xiii, 397 p. diagrs. 8°. $7.00. (Text-books of physical chemistry.) PLD (119) Does not "deal with investigations into the phenomena...it is only concerned with the theory of allotropy, and only those experiments which make it possible to test the theory or which have been applied to that purpose are discussed." A chapter is devoted to the recent extension of Brereton Baker's researches to liquids and solids. 239 illustrations, chiefly phase diagrams. Author is Professor of Chemistry in the University of Amsterdam. Sothern, J. W. M. Notes and sketches on marine Diesel oil engines, a manual of marine oil engine practice. Contains exhaustive notes and sketches descriptive of the principle, construction, and running of marine sets; also faults, with their cause and remedy, etc. Arranged as a text-book for the Board of Trade examinations, for oil motor certificates and endorsements, and contains answers to the Board of Trade new "Engineering knowledge" questions for oil engine examinations. Glasgow: James Munro & Co., Ltd., 1922. ix, 382 p. illus. 8°. 25s. VXHG (121) Practical, copiously illustrated, and devoid of theoretical complexities. Reviewed in Marine engineer and naval architect, Aug., 1922. Standard handbook for electrical engineers, prepared by a staff of specialists. New Frank F. Fowle, editor-in-chief. York: McGraw-Hill Book Co., 1922. xviii, 2137 p. 5. ed., 2. impression. illus. 16°. $6.00. Desk (121) New edition shows increase of 143 pages. "As the last edition...appeared seven years ago, this revision, which takes account of the many new developments since that time, will be widely welcomed. No change has been made in the general arrangement and make-up, but each section has been thoroughly revised by the substitution of modern material and Substantial data for such as had become obsolete. changes have been made in almost every section, a few have been rewritten, and new material has been added to others." Journal of the American institute of electrical engineers, October, 1922. Stumpf, J. The una-flow steam engine; translated by the Stumpf Una-Flow Engine Company, Inc. Syracuse, N. Y.: Stumpf Una-Flow Engine Company, Inc., 1922. 319 p. 2. ed. illus. 4°. $5.00. VFK (121) Publishers inform us that the price is $5.00, instead of $4.00 as stated in New technical books, v. 7, no. 3. Summers, A. Leonard. Anthracite and the anthracite industry. New York: Isaac Pitman & Sons [1922]. ix, 126 p. illus. 12°. $1.00. VHW (117) "Popular" account of Welsh coalfields and mining operations; characteristics, economic advantages, domestic and industrial uses of the product; smoke abatement; conservation of supplies. Reviewed in Fuel economy review, Aug., 1922. Taussig, Charles William. The book of radio. A complete simple explanation of radio reception and transmission, including the outstanding features of radio service to the public by private and government agencies... Foreword by J. C. Edgerton. New York: D. Appleton & Co., 1922. xxxii, 447 p. illus. 8°. $3.50. TTF (121) "Popular," with much of historical and current interest, especially of the work of government stations in various countries. Includes a radio dictionary and instructions of the United States Standards Bureau for making simple receiving outfits. 186 illustrations. Teesdale, Clyde H., and C. MORTIMER BEZEAU. Modern glues and glue handling. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Periodical Publishing Co. [cop. 1922. 192 p. illus. 8°. $3.00. VOV (119) Book 1 (Teesdale): Based largely upon methods worked out during the war for the United States Gov. ernment. General information on manufacture, uses, and testing. Author formerly in charge of the wood preserving section of the Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, Wis. Book 2 (Bezeau): Details of glue room practice. Chapters on veneers, salesmanship, purchasing, paper-box adhesives. Thomson, J. Arthur. The outline of science, a plain story simply told. v. 3-4. New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1922. 4°. $3.50 the volume. O (117) v. 3: Psychic science, by Sir Oliver Lodge; Natural history, botany; Inter-relations of living creatures; Biology, by Julian S. Huxley; Characteristics of living creatures; Romance of chemistry; The chemist as creator; Meteorology; Marvels of electricity, wireless telegraphy and telephony, and flying. v. 4: Bacteria, by Sir E. Ray Lankester; The making of the earth and the story of the rocks; The science of the sea; Electric and luminous organisms; The lower vertebrates; The Einstein theory; The biology of the seasons; What science means for man, by Sir Oliver Lodge; Ethnology; The story of domesticated animals; The science of health; Science and modern thought; and a classified bibliography covering the four volumes. Copiously illustrated, partly in color. Townsend, Curtis McD. The hydraulic principles governing river and harbor construction. New York: The Macmillan Company, 1922. x, 189 p. 8°. $2.60. VDN (121) A condensation of the author's professional notes and of numerous American and foreign reports. The first five chapters, dealing with the laws of river hydraulics, are followed by discussions of the principles of dike construction and bank protection; river improvement by canalization; dredging; removal of obstructions; buoys and lights; reservoirs and levees; flood protection; estuaries, river mouths; harbors; and the economies of water transportation. A classified bibliography. Author was formerly president of the Mississippi River Commission. *Ukers, William H. All about coffee. New York: Tea & Coffee Trade Journal Co., 1922. xxix, 796 p. illus. 4°. 70s. VTX 770 illustrations (partly in color), bibliography of 1380 titles, and a chronology of 492 dates. Covers history of coffee propagation and drinking, with chapters on historic coffee-houses; botany, microscopy, chemistry, pharmacology, commercial coffees of the world, cultivation, preparation, merchandising, advertising, trade, biographies, relation of coffee to the fine arts, evolution of coffee apparatus, and preparation of the beverage. Attractively printed. Reviewed in the London Times, Nov. 7, 1922. Urquhart, John W. Steel thermal treatment. London: Crosby Lockwood & Son, 1922. xv, 336 p. illus. 8°. 35s. VIR (117) Attempts to coordinate the work of the laboratory with that of the engineer's hardening department. A survey of recent developments, with chapters on physical characteristics of steel, elementary thermal processes, furnace, electrical equipment, heat measurement, cementation and carburization, quenching, tools and their steels, press tools, high speed tools, and stainless steel. All of the newer processes have been used by the author in his own shops. Reviewed in Foundry trade journal, Aug. 24, 1922; Practical engineer, Aug. 10, 1922; Mechanical world, Nov. 3, 1922. Young, A. P., and H. WARREN. Sparking plugs. The general principles of electric ignition; the design and construction of sparking plugs; sparking electrodes and sparking voltages; the design and production of insulators; standard designs of automobile and aero plugs and testing devices. An original treatment of theory and practice for students, designers and users of ignition devices. London and New York: Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd., 1922. xii, 106 p. illus. 12°. 85¢. (Pitman's technical primer series. no. 55.) VFM (121) Reviewed in Electrical review, London, Oct. 13, 1922. INDEX Numbers refer to pages. ABRASIVES: Searle, 50. ALCOHOL: Monier-Williams, 49. BLAST FURNACE: Forsythe, 46. CHEMISTRY: Coulthard, 46; Denham, 46; CLIMATE: Huntington and Visher, 48; Ken- HEAT Calvert, 45. HYDRAULICS: Lea, 48; Townsend, 52. MARINE ENGINEERING: Chapman, 45; Leask, MATERIALS: Pulver, 50. MODELS: Greenly, 47. MOUNTAINEERING: Associated, 45; Jeffers, MOVING PICTURES: Cameron, 45. PAPER CONTAINERS: Verstone, 52. PETROLEUM: Holde, 47; Kewley, 48; Petro- PROBABILITIES: Fisher, 46. PUMPS: Fyfe, 46. RAILROADS: Webb, 52. RIVERS AND HARBORS: Townsend, 52. RUBBER: Geer, 47. SCIENCE: Thomson, 51. SEWING MACHINES: Cook, 46. SLIDE RULE: Shireby, 50. SPARK PLUGS: Young, 52. SPECTRA Foote and Mohler, 46. STEAM ENGINE: Croft, 46. TELEPHONY (Wireless): Amateur, 45; Cam- TIRES: Pearson, 49. TUNNELING: Hewett and Johannesson, 47. WATER SUPPLY Garnett, 47. WRITING: Technical 51. |