50. MacBride, J. D. A handbook of practical shipbuilding with a glossary of terms... New York: D. Van Nostrand, 1918.

viii, 238 p.

illus. 8°.

VXHB Gives a good general idea of organization, tools, equipment, and the fabrication of the different parts of a steel ship. Author is superintendent in hull construction at the Hog Island Shipyards.

51. Nicol, George. Ship construction and calculations with numerous illustrations and examples for the use of the officers of the mercantile marine, ship superintendents, draughtsmen, etc... Glasgow: James Brown & Son, 1918. 510 p.

illus.

8°.

VXH

Among the changes noted in the third edition of this practical work are: a revision of the chapter on practical details, giving a full description of shipyard processes; new material on freeboard regulations and load line rules; as well as a chapter on ship repairs.

Reviewed in International marine engineer, Dec., 1918.

52. Pate, T. McC. The naval artificer's manual (The Naval artificer's handbook revised). Text, questions and general information for deck artificers in the United States Navy, compiled...under direction of the Bureau of Construction & Repair. Annapolis, Md.: The United States Naval Institute, 1918. x, 797 p. illus. 8°.

VXHB

"Appertaining to the care and preservation of the hull and fittings, and the operation of auxiliary machinery on ships of the Navy. [Contains, elementary arithmetic, rules and tables of weights, measures, etc., weights and strengths of materials, rules for inspection of and descriptions of all kinds of lumber used in the Navy; descriptions of drainage, sanitary and ventilation systems, steering appliances, including telemotors, oxy-acetylene welding, etc., standard formulae for mixing all kinds of paints used on iron and steel vessels; examination questions pertaining to the different trades of Deck Artificers, glossary of technical and nautical definitions, etc."

Textiles and Fibres

53. *A Directory of textile brands & trademarks. The Bragdon, Lord & Nagle Co., 1918.

New York:

484 p. 8°. Patent Div.

"The purpose of this directory is to furnish the textile industry and the dry goods trade with a list of trade names, brands and trademarks of products, of which textile fibres, yarns or cloth are the principal materials... It gives the kinds of goods to which the names apply, names of first hand distributors, and in many cases whether goods named are sold to jobbers or to the retail trade, making it a valuable source of reference for buyers in the jobbing, cutting-up and converting trades as well as for manufacturers and retail establishments." - From the title page.

Tells the general reader how the industry developed in England and describes the technical processes from the shearing of the sheep to the finished product. Well prepared statistical information concerning the world's supply adds to the value of the book.

55. Whittaker, C. M. Modern dyeing methods. The application of the coal tar dyestuffs. The principles involved and the methods employed. London: Baillière, Tindall & Cox, 1918. xi, 214 p. 8°. (Industrial chemistry, edited by S. Rideal.)

VLG

"The author has been in charge of the experimental dyehouse of one of the larger British dye manufacturers for a number of years and while he has not undertaken to teach the novice to be a successful dye artist, he has made a great deal of information on this subject more interesting as well as easily capable of assimilation. The point of view throughout the book has been based on the commercial requirements. Basic dyestuffs are described with reasonable detail and the scope of use of this class of colors indicated. Acid dyes, alizarine, direct cotton, azo, resorcine, sulphur, vat, oxidation and compound textile dyes are all treated in a very readable manner." — From a review in Chemical and metallurgical engineering, Oct., 1918.

Also reviewed in Journal of the Society of Dyers and Colourists, Oct., 1918; in Iron and coal trades review, Aug. 30, 1918.

211 p.

Milillus.

56. Worst, Edward. Foot-power loom weaving... waukee: The Bruce Publishing Co. [cop. 1918.] ob. 8°.

VLD

An attractively printed and illustrated manual for the amateur weaver. Looms, warping, and threading are described and details given for pattern weaving (including Colonial, Danish, Norwegian, and Damask). Chapters are devoted to the combination of hand-woven textiles and wood; the design and construction of Danish and Swedish looms, with dimensioned drawings; and dyes and dyeing. The excellence of the illustrations may again be emphasized. Author is Supervisor of Elementary Manual Training and Construction Work, Chicago, Illinois.

Miscellaneous

57. Crosby, E. U., and others. Crosby-Fiske-Forster handbook of fire protection... 6th ed. New York: D. Van Nostrand Co., 12°.

1919. xxxv, 757 p. illus.

VEG

6th edition of this standard work thoroughly covers the subject and represents an enlargement of nearly 200 pages, radical rearrangement, many new illustrations, graphic presentation of tabular data, and more complete and convenient indexing. Chapter 40 covers an annotated list of important books and periodicals.

58. Gibbons, W. H. Logging in the Douglas Fir Region. Washington, 1918. 256 p. illus., diagrams, tables, and maps. (Department of Agriculture. Bulletin no. 711.)

8°.

Economics Div.

Brings together information about the region, logging, and of transportation methods, unloading, and the various expenses and costs.

59. Jones, Bernard E., editor. Gilding, silvering & bronzing... London, New York, etc.: Cassell & Co., Ltd.

166 p.

illus.

12°.

Work.

VOP

Practical and simple instructions compiled from the English periodical

8°.

60. *Seery, D. F. Small sawmills. Their equipment, construction, and operation. Washington, 1918. 68 p. (U. S. Department of Agriculture. Bulletin no. 718.)

Economics Div.

This bulletin offers to portable sawmill operators suggestions regarding methods of organization, milling, and logging, which have been proved by actual experience to give the best results. It contains a glossary of mill-machine and lumber terms as well as abbreviations.

61. *United Typothetae of America. Typographic technical series for apprentices...published by the Committee on Education. [Chicago, 1918.

33 v.

*IPB

When completed will consist of 64 small handbooks, covering types, tools, machines, and materials; hand and machine composition; imposition and stonework; presswork; pamphlet and bookbinding; correct literary composition; design, color, and lettering; history of printing; cost finding and accounting.

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These textbooks fulfill a desire which has long been felt in the printing and allied trades. They are a decided step in advance in that they provide a systematic course of study and education for the apprentice who is learning his trade, for the man who has learnt his branch of the business and wishes to advance his knowledge in other branches of the industry, and also for the man who aspires to rise above the common level to a position of responsibility. Each branch is treated as a separate study and represents the work of an expert. Each book contains a glossary or a questionnaire which is helpful as an aid in memorizing, making it also valuable as a textbook in the school room. — W. H. Schwarten, Superintendent of Printing Office and Bindery, New York Public Library.