New Britain herald., 1915-04-22

eral Non Bernhardi. : Written year later than Ger many and the next war Expands and supplements his well known pol | icy for the rld-empire.' Transla- tor has included the tracts from the Ger1nan Customs of War and from the rules Of the Hague conference" A. l.. A. Booklist. Field crop production, by George Liv- lngston.
 "A clearly and interestingly written textbook. Does not contain, as first intended, discussions on all North American field crops sugar cane and tobacco being two of the most inn portant omitted" A. L.. A. Booklist. German emperor as shown in his pub lie utterances by Christian Gauss A good selection of the Emperor's speeches fro minis accession in 1888 to August sixth 1914, with notes on the occasions of their delivery. Each is given in the completest form avail a ble. and only those are included which have received official or semi cf1cial sanction.'' A. L. A. Book list.
 Handbook of practice for teachers, by McMurry Terse, pointed suggestions on management and discipline. the teachers difficulties and growth, en- listing the cooperation of the chll- oren, on lesson points to emphasize and dangers to avoid.' A. L.. A. Rooklist.
 
 est Hoag.
 "A clear, concise handbook, deal ing with the problems involved in health supervision, health examina- ton. and hygiene teaching. Con- tains rather detailed treatment of transmissible diseases, also synop- sis of school health organization m some cities" A. L. A. Booklist
 
 Human side of plants. by Royal Dixon.
 "A study of those habits of plants which are closely allied to human activities, fishing. mimicing, walk ing. plunderlng, telling the time of day. builGing' An entertaining pres entation of facts universally ac- knowledged but interpreted in
  question:" A. l.. A. Booklist.
 
 Letters to his family and friends by l, F. M. Dostoevski.
 Above all they show how deeply rooted his spirit was in Russian soil and the sentiment of nationality" A. l.. A. Booklist ! ,f l,1E
 "A helpful and suggestive book for parents and teachers. which the au thor hopes will lead to greater thoughtfulncss in the presentation i and use of toys. and to richer home life. Discusses ways to fit up the playroom and playground. what spon- taneous. ina ginative, constructive play by means of which children express themselves. Contains a graded, an rotated list of toys with prices" A.. l.. A. Bouklist. Musicians of today, by Romain Rol- land.
 Essays which are a combination of solid musicianship and literary ability, very rare and very grateful. German and French composers prin- | cipally Berlioz, Sant-Saens, d'Indy, Debussy, Wagner. Straus, and Hugo Welf, are subjects for discussion to which are added a compa rison of 1 French and German music and an account of the musical movement in 1 Paris since 1S70." A. l.. A. Book list
 : Saturday with my camera, by Stan ley Currie Johnson.
 "A very complete treatment, ex- rlaining both technical and artistic details, which the professional anna i tcur is seeking to know. Deals largely with British apparatus, but the general suggestions and principles wilt be helpful to enthusiasts in this country" A. l.. A. Booklist.
 
 Talks to freshman girls, by Helen Straight talks given with an air of bon camaraderie but without l touch of sentim entality, suggestive and inspiring, particularly for the background of wide reading which | they suggest" A. l., A. Booklist. 1 Wars new weapons, by H. DewitZ. i "A book for the general reader ! little technical as possible, concern 1 ing modern engines of warfare: sub ! marines, Zeppelins aeroplanes, giant f howitzers. etc. The author is a l technical expert. formerly of the Dan i ish navy" Publishers note. | WaNward child, by Hannah K. SChof, president of the National Con
 gress of Mothers and Parent Teacher Associations. Fiction.