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ship of Dr. J. W . . B a l l a n t y n e , promises to be a valuable addition to the already large number of reference works dealing with the healing art. The work is in a measure a pa~:tial repetition and an extension of the "Encyclopaedia Medica," published by the same firm between z899 and 19o4. It contains both elaborate articles and paragraphs of a distinctlydictionarial character. This encyclopaedia-dictionary should prove of much service to the busy practitioner. The editor well knows the needs of the busy practitioner, and has done his best to meet them. Vol. II. contains excellent sections on affections of the bronchi, clinical investigation of the chest, climate, diet, disinfection, and other subjects of particular interest to the student of pulmonary tuberculosis. A m o n g up-to-date reference works of the greatest value to the therapeutist, E. Merck's Annual Reports I occupy a foremost place. In the latest issue there are valuable notes on a large number of i~ew drugs used in cases of tuberculosis. BOOKS FOR THE SICK CHILD. 2 In the management of tuberculous and other sick children, picturebooks provide a never-failing source of deligtat. Messrs. Dean and Co. have introduced a series of coloured, indestructible, toy rag-books. The colours cannot be sucked off, and the books can be washed in boiling water or soaked in disinfectants. They are, in short, just the very thing long wanted for hospital and sanatorium use. The same firm have also prepared a most fascinating collection of rag knockabout toys. These delights ought to be known by all parents, and should be brought home to every child. W e cannot too highly commend this really artistic and hygienic invention. For children of all ages Messrs. Alfred Cooke, Ltd., ~ supply a variety of beautifully illustrated books, in all of which artist, and writer, and printer, and publisher have enthusiastically combined to give of their best for the fascination of the little folk. These works only need to be known to be prized in every home and hospital. The " T o l d to the Children " Series, edited by L o u e y Chisholm, and The " Children's H e r o e s " Series, edited by John Lung, include a number of delightful volumes, 4 with peculiarly attractive coloured illustrations and simple but graceful text, which parents and nurses as well as little folk will greatly prize. The " P i g B o o k " 5 deserves to be known in sanatoria (for has not one placed the indiscriminating overfeeder on its armorial bearings ?), and will prove a source of much amusement to children of all ages~ ]3OOKS A N D B O O K C L U B S . The medical and nursing staff of our hospitals and sanatoria, and, indeed, medical practitioners and nurses generally, find book-buying a 1 ,, Report on the Advancements of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Therapeutics." Vol. xix. i9o5. Darmstadt, May, z9o6. London : 16, Jewry Street, E.C. .2 Messrs. Deatl and Co., Ltd., z4, Paternoster Row, London, E.C. Pubiished by Messrs. AIfred Cooke, Ltd. London : Birkbeck ]Bank Chambers, Holborn. a Published by T. C. and E. C. Jack, Henrietta Street, London, W. Price zs. and Is. 6d. each. " The Pig Book." Published by Dean and Son, Ltd., I6OA, Fleet Street, London, E.C. Price 2s. to lOS. 6d.
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TUBERCULOSIS
l u x u r y to be r e s t r i c t e d often to u n d e s i r a b l y n a r r o w limits. F o r such a g o o d lending l i b r a r y is an a b s o l u t e necessity. L e w i s ' s M e d i c a l a n d Scientific L i b r a r y 1 h a s long e n j o y e d an a l m o s t unique r e p u t a t i o n , a n d r e c e n t i m p r o v e m e n t s in r e g a r d to t e r m s of s u b s c r i p t i o n a n d m e a n s of distribution s h o u l d g r e a t l y a d d to its p o p u l a r i t y and usefulness. B o o t s ' s B o o k - l o v e r s ' L i b r a r y 2 offers one of the s i m p l e s t a n d m o s t e c o n o m i c a l m e a n s of p r o c u r i n g t h e b e s t books, not only-in L o n d o n , b u t in t h e chief t o w n s of the c o u n t r y . Thel s y s t e m only needs to be k n o w n to b e a p p r o v e d . W e c o m m e n d it to th~ notice of our readers. L o v e r s of a r t will do well to p r o c u r e a c o p y of t h e new and beautifully i l l u s t r a t e d list of r e p r o d u c t i o n s of famous w o r k s of a r t issued by the autotype company, a These permanent photographic r e p r o d u c t i o n s a r e a d m i r a b l y s u i t e d for h y g i e n i c a n d artistic h o m e s . E v e r y h o s p i t a l a n d s a n a t o r i u m s h o u l d n o w possess a w e l l - e q u i p p e d l i b r a r y , c a p a b l e of c a t e r i n g for t h e d i v e r s i f i e d tastes of all classes of patients, and, t h a n k s to t h e e n t e r p r i s e of m o d e r n publishers, e x c e l l e n t l y printed, inexpensive, a n d therefore e a s i l y replaced, editions of all the m o r e i m p o r t a n t clasMcal w o r k s a r e n o w available. S p e c i a l m e n t i o n should be m a d e to t h e E v e r y m a n ' s L i b r a r y , 4 w h i c h b r i n g s t h e b e s t w i t h i n t h e r e a c h of t h e p o o r e s t b o o k - l o v i n g patient. N e w n e s ' s T h i n P a p e r C l a s s i c s 5 also p r o v i d e a n a d m i r a b l e series of p o c k e t v o t u m e s for t h e invalid, p r i n t e d in large, clear type, on thin b u t o p a q u e paper.
" B e n s o n ' s F a c t s for A d v e r t i s e r s ' 6 is a r e m a r k a b l e collection of d a t a b e a r i n g on p r e s s - w o r k a n d a d v e r t i s i n g , w h i c h e v e r y j o u r n a l i s t a n d a d v e r t i s e r will find indispensable.
The Joz~rn~l of the O~#door Life,7 the official organ of the A m e r i c a n N a t i o n a l A s s o c i a t i o n for t h e S t u d y a n d P r e v e n t i o n of T u b e r c u l o s i s , c l a i m s t h a t its a i m is " t o be h e l p f u l to persons seeking h e a l t h by an outdoor life, and p a r t i c u l a r l y to d i s s e m i n a t e reliable information looking to the p r e v e n t i o n a n d cure of tuberculosis." I t is an a t t r a c t i v e publication, illustrated, well printed, informing, a n d amusing, a p p e a l i n g to the scientific p h y s i c i a n as well as the h e a l t h - s e e k i n g l a y m a n , a n d d e s e r v e s to be well k n o w n on both sides of the herring-pond. 1 See " Catalogue of Lewis's Medical and Scientific Library, including a Classified Index of Subjects, with the Names of those Authors who have treated upon them"; a~d " Second Supplement, 19o2-19o5, with Quarterly List of New Books and New Editions," forming an invaluable series for reference. e See " A Catalogue of Modern Literature." Pp. 841. London : 29, Parringdon Road. 19o5. Price is. 6d. Contains a selection of well-known works circulated by the Book-lovers' Library. 3 ,, An Illustrated Catalogue of Fine Art Reproductions." Revised Edition. Pp. 116. With 3o Plates. London: The Antotype Company, 74, New Oxford Street, W.C. 19o6. Price Is. 4 A complete list of the volumes (Is. net, cloth) already issued in the Everyman's Library may be obtained on application to the publishers, J: M. Dent and Ca., Bedford Street, London, W.C. Published by George Newnes, Ltd., Southampton Street, Strand, London, W.C., at 3s. and 3s. 6d. each. 6 Compiled and published by S. H. Benson, Ltd., i, Tudor Street, London, E.C. l~ 41o. With Maps. 19o6-I9o 7 Price 5s. net. 7 Published monthly at Adirotldack Cottage Sanatorium, Trudeau P.O., Saranac Lake, N.Y. Price $I ~i year.
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The A rohitech~ra~ Review i in its issue for June, 1906, gave an authoritative description of the King Edward V I I . Sanatorium, written by its architect, Mr. N. P e r c y Adams, and accompanied by plans and a series of admirable illustrations. Science Progress, 2 a new quarterly issued under the editorship of of Dr. N. H. Alcock and Mr. \ u G. Freeman, promises to meet the requirements of those scientific students who aim at maintaining a comprehensive view, and, while seeking diligently to know everything of something, would still learn something of everything in the realm of scientific research. Among the numerous and valuable contributions to the last number, special mention m a y be made of Dr. A. C. I n m a n ' s " Science in Medicine," which deals with recent advances in the treatment of disease following on the discovery of opsonins. The Johns It@bins Hosflital Bulle~i~ for October, I9o6, contains an interesting critical review of "Tuberculosis W o r k in Europe," by Dr. Joseph Walsh. Among the all sorts and conditions of diaries provided for I9o 7 we have received several which are likely to meet the requirements of our readers. Collins' " H a n d y D i a r y " i is of convenient size (43 in. by 389in.), with thin but good paper, a page to each day, affording generous allowance of space. De L a Rue's series of dainty diaries 4 well maintain their high reputation for delicate and artistic form combined with compactness and convenience. T h e " P o r t a b l e " Diaries, printed in colours and enclosed in silk and leather covers, make ideal pocket remembrancers. The " T a b l e t " Calendars are admirably adapted for the home, the consulting-room, and the hospital. i Published at the office of The Architectural Review, L o n d o n : Great New Street, E.C. Price is. net. 2 Science BroKress in the Twentieth Century. A Quarterly J o u r n a l of Scientific T h o u g h t . L o n d o n : J o h n Murray. Price 5 s. net. Published by William Collins, Sons and Co., Ltd., I44, Cathedral Street Glasgow. Price Is. to 3 s. A similar " p o c k e t " form is issued at from 6d, to 3s. Published by T h o m a s De L a Rue and Co., Ltd., Bunhill Row, London.
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ship of Dr. J. W . . B a l l a n t y n e , promises to be a valuable addition to the already large number of reference works dealing with the healing art. The work is in a measure a pa~:tial repetition and an extension of the "Encyclopaedia Medica," published by the same firm between z899 and 19o4. It contains both elaborate articles and paragraphs of a distinctlydictionarial character. This encyclopaedia-dictionary should prove of much service to the busy practitioner. The editor well knows the needs of the busy practitioner, and has done his best to meet them. Vol. II. contains excellent sections on affections of the bronchi, clinical investigation of the chest, climate, diet, disinfection, and other subjects of particular interest to the student of pulmonary tuberculosis. A m o n g up-to-date reference works of the greatest value to the therapeutist, E. Merck's Annual Reports I occupy a foremost place. In the latest issue there are valuable notes on a large number of i~ew drugs used in cases of tuberculosis. BOOKS FOR THE SICK CHILD. 2 In the management of tuberculous and other sick children, picturebooks provide a never-failing source of deligtat. Messrs. Dean and Co. have introduced a series of coloured, indestructible, toy rag-books. The colours cannot be sucked off, and the books can be washed in boiling water or soaked in disinfectants. They are, in short, just the very thing long wanted for hospital and sanatorium use. The same firm have also prepared a most fascinating collection of rag knockabout toys. These delights ought to be known by all parents, and should be brought home to every child. W e cannot too highly commend this really artistic and hygienic invention. For children of all ages Messrs. Alfred Cooke, Ltd., ~ supply a variety of beautifully illustrated books, in all of which artist, and writer, and printer, and publisher have enthusiastically combined to give of their best for the fascination of the little folk. These works only need to be known to be prized in every home and hospital. The " T o l d to the Children " Series, edited by L o u e y Chisholm, and The " Children's H e r o e s " Series, edited by John Lung, include a number of delightful volumes, 4 with peculiarly attractive coloured illustrations and simple but graceful text, which parents and nurses as well as little folk will greatly prize. The " P i g B o o k " 5 deserves to be known in sanatoria (for has not one placed the indiscriminating overfeeder on its armorial bearings ?), and will prove a source of much amusement to children of all ages~ ]3OOKS A N D B O O K C L U B S . The medical and nursing staff of our hospitals and sanatoria, and, indeed, medical practitioners and nurses generally, find book-buying a 1 ,, Report on the Advancements of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Therapeutics." Vol. xix. i9o5. Darmstadt, May, z9o6. London : 16, Jewry Street, E.C. .2 Messrs. Deatl and Co., Ltd., z4, Paternoster Row, London, E.C. Pubiished by Messrs. AIfred Cooke, Ltd. London : Birkbeck ]Bank Chambers, Holborn. a Published by T. C. and E. C. Jack, Henrietta Street, London, W. Price zs. and Is. 6d. each. " The Pig Book." Published by Dean and Son, Ltd., I6OA, Fleet Street, London, E.C. Price 2s. to lOS. 6d.
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THE
BRITISH
JOURNAL
OF
TUBERCULOSIS
l u x u r y to be r e s t r i c t e d often to u n d e s i r a b l y n a r r o w limits. F o r such a g o o d lending l i b r a r y is an a b s o l u t e necessity. L e w i s ' s M e d i c a l a n d Scientific L i b r a r y 1 h a s long e n j o y e d an a l m o s t unique r e p u t a t i o n , a n d r e c e n t i m p r o v e m e n t s in r e g a r d to t e r m s of s u b s c r i p t i o n a n d m e a n s of distribution s h o u l d g r e a t l y a d d to its p o p u l a r i t y and usefulness. B o o t s ' s B o o k - l o v e r s ' L i b r a r y 2 offers one of the s i m p l e s t a n d m o s t e c o n o m i c a l m e a n s of p r o c u r i n g t h e b e s t books, not only-in L o n d o n , b u t in t h e chief t o w n s of the c o u n t r y . Thel s y s t e m only needs to be k n o w n to b e a p p r o v e d . W e c o m m e n d it to th~ notice of our readers. L o v e r s of a r t will do well to p r o c u r e a c o p y of t h e new and beautifully i l l u s t r a t e d list of r e p r o d u c t i o n s of famous w o r k s of a r t issued by the autotype company, a These permanent photographic r e p r o d u c t i o n s a r e a d m i r a b l y s u i t e d for h y g i e n i c a n d artistic h o m e s . E v e r y h o s p i t a l a n d s a n a t o r i u m s h o u l d n o w possess a w e l l - e q u i p p e d l i b r a r y , c a p a b l e of c a t e r i n g for t h e d i v e r s i f i e d tastes of all classes of patients, and, t h a n k s to t h e e n t e r p r i s e of m o d e r n publishers, e x c e l l e n t l y printed, inexpensive, a n d therefore e a s i l y replaced, editions of all the m o r e i m p o r t a n t clasMcal w o r k s a r e n o w available. S p e c i a l m e n t i o n should be m a d e to t h e E v e r y m a n ' s L i b r a r y , 4 w h i c h b r i n g s t h e b e s t w i t h i n t h e r e a c h of t h e p o o r e s t b o o k - l o v i n g patient. N e w n e s ' s T h i n P a p e r C l a s s i c s 5 also p r o v i d e a n a d m i r a b l e series of p o c k e t v o t u m e s for t h e invalid, p r i n t e d in large, clear type, on thin b u t o p a q u e paper.
" B e n s o n ' s F a c t s for A d v e r t i s e r s ' 6 is a r e m a r k a b l e collection of d a t a b e a r i n g on p r e s s - w o r k a n d a d v e r t i s i n g , w h i c h e v e r y j o u r n a l i s t a n d a d v e r t i s e r will find indispensable.
The Joz~rn~l of the O~#door Life,7 the official organ of the A m e r i c a n N a t i o n a l A s s o c i a t i o n for t h e S t u d y a n d P r e v e n t i o n of T u b e r c u l o s i s , c l a i m s t h a t its a i m is " t o be h e l p f u l to persons seeking h e a l t h by an outdoor life, and p a r t i c u l a r l y to d i s s e m i n a t e reliable information looking to the p r e v e n t i o n a n d cure of tuberculosis." I t is an a t t r a c t i v e publication, illustrated, well printed, informing, a n d amusing, a p p e a l i n g to the scientific p h y s i c i a n as well as the h e a l t h - s e e k i n g l a y m a n , a n d d e s e r v e s to be well k n o w n on both sides of the herring-pond. 1 See " Catalogue of Lewis's Medical and Scientific Library, including a Classified Index of Subjects, with the Names of those Authors who have treated upon them"; a~d " Second Supplement, 19o2-19o5, with Quarterly List of New Books and New Editions," forming an invaluable series for reference. e See " A Catalogue of Modern Literature." Pp. 841. London : 29, Parringdon Road. 19o5. Price is. 6d. Contains a selection of well-known works circulated by the Book-lovers' Library. 3 ,, An Illustrated Catalogue of Fine Art Reproductions." Revised Edition. Pp. 116. With 3o Plates. London: The Antotype Company, 74, New Oxford Street, W.C. 19o6. Price Is. 4 A complete list of the volumes (Is. net, cloth) already issued in the Everyman's Library may be obtained on application to the publishers, J: M. Dent and Ca., Bedford Street, London, W.C. Published by George Newnes, Ltd., Southampton Street, Strand, London, W.C., at 3s. and 3s. 6d. each. 6 Compiled and published by S. H. Benson, Ltd., i, Tudor Street, London, E.C. l~ 41o. With Maps. 19o6-I9o 7 Price 5s. net. 7 Published monthly at Adirotldack Cottage Sanatorium, Trudeau P.O., Saranac Lake, N.Y. Price $I ~i year.
REVIEWS
AND
NOTICES
OF
BOOKS
91
The A rohitech~ra~ Review i in its issue for June, 1906, gave an authoritative description of the King Edward V I I . Sanatorium, written by its architect, Mr. N. P e r c y Adams, and accompanied by plans and a series of admirable illustrations. Science Progress, 2 a new quarterly issued under the editorship of of Dr. N. H. Alcock and Mr. \ u G. Freeman, promises to meet the requirements of those scientific students who aim at maintaining a comprehensive view, and, while seeking diligently to know everything of something, would still learn something of everything in the realm of scientific research. Among the numerous and valuable contributions to the last number, special mention m a y be made of Dr. A. C. I n m a n ' s " Science in Medicine," which deals with recent advances in the treatment of disease following on the discovery of opsonins. The Johns It@bins Hosflital Bulle~i~ for October, I9o6, contains an interesting critical review of "Tuberculosis W o r k in Europe," by Dr. Joseph Walsh. Among the all sorts and conditions of diaries provided for I9o 7 we have received several which are likely to meet the requirements of our readers. Collins' " H a n d y D i a r y " i is of convenient size (43 in. by 389in.), with thin but good paper, a page to each day, affording generous allowance of space. De L a Rue's series of dainty diaries 4 well maintain their high reputation for delicate and artistic form combined with compactness and convenience. T h e " P o r t a b l e " Diaries, printed in colours and enclosed in silk and leather covers, make ideal pocket remembrancers. The " T a b l e t " Calendars are admirably adapted for the home, the consulting-room, and the hospital. i Published at the office of The Architectural Review, L o n d o n : Great New Street, E.C. Price is. net. 2 Science BroKress in the Twentieth Century. A Quarterly J o u r n a l of Scientific T h o u g h t . L o n d o n : J o h n Murray. Price 5 s. net. Published by William Collins, Sons and Co., Ltd., I44, Cathedral Street Glasgow. Price Is. to 3 s. A similar " p o c k e t " form is issued at from 6d, to 3s. Published by T h o m a s De L a Rue and Co., Ltd., Bunhill Row, London.