The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-23
"STAMPKRAFT.'' T

Published hy the United Art Publishing Co, publishers, No 119 Fourth ave,
 New York.
 ''Stampkraft'' is dainty booklet pub lished by The United Art Publishing Co.,. and is quite novel idea in book form and very different from the picture books usually seen.
 "Stampkraft' is a new and original se- ries of tales and nursery rhymes for the children.
 Accompanying each booklet there is an envelope containing 12 poster stamp pie lures to illustrate the story. Each stamp is gummed and to the children is given the supreme fascination of pasting in the pictures for themselves.
 In it's happy selection of fairy lore, non- sense rhymes and other tales, Stamp kraft is certain to appeal in a very large measure to the heart of every child.
 SOCIALISM AND sYNDIcALIsM. :" By Philip Snowden. Frontispiece. War
 wick X York, Inc, publishers, Balti-
 more.
 Mir. Philip Snowden is recognized as the spokesman of socialists. His advoca- cy of his pet theory Is as ardent as his criticism of syndcalism is destructive. The book is eeverly written and most comprehensive and will take rank as a standard textbook on socialism Of it the | Glasgow News says: His style Is lucid, incisive. forcible, without ever losing dig nity." In his opening chapter, "The So- cial Problem and the Social Conscience" he asks for a sympathetic consideration of the claims of socialism. and stating his plea reviews the history of modern socialism from the days of Saint-Simon, Fournier and Owen till the time of Marx, Engels, Lassalle. in masterly manner. The economic case for socialism. the prog ress of its teaching, it's relation to relig- ion and social reform are stated with
 clear vision in forceful language. THE STAR WORLD By A. c. de la Crommelin. Frontispiece. Warwick & York, Inc, publishers, Bal timore. The subject with which Professor de la Crommelin deals in this book has a two- fold appeal to the educator. First,s the story of the stars is a very fascinating one. and the author of The Star World'' presents his subject in most informing and interesting manner. Secondly, the teacher who has not made a study of astronomy will find this pleasing little work full of valuable information which she can use. in its original form or else slightly modified, in her own classroom work. The data here presented should be useful to the teacher in her classroom ir connection with the study of geography. and also for language work, while the volume will prove worth as either a text or supplementary reader in ele- mentary science classes.
 ,, MODERN VIEWS ON EDUCATION .'' By Thistleton Mark. Frontspiece. War wick & York, Inc. publishers, Balti- more.
 Dr. Mark in his preface says: "At the present momeut there can be little doubt that our country is ready for an educa- tional leap forward" and it is his pur- pose in this volume to emphasize the na-' tional importance of more perfectly organized system of education. and to awaken the public conscience to this need It is difficult to summarize the contents of the Il chapters in this book, but in general the plea for the thorough linking of elementary, secondary and university teaching is advocated with all the in- sight and strenuousness of one who has Confidence in the capability of the chill dren in our schools and complete faith in the reforms he proposes. The book has been splendidly reviewed. The Daily News and Leader says: This book de- serves to be read attentively now that the great education reforms are in prepara- tion. His is most suggestive and in- deed inspiring book
 OTHER BOOKS RECEIVED. (RE-
 VIEWS IATER)
 THE PATHFINDER" By Robert w.. Service. Dodd. Mead & Co.,. publishers. New York.
 THROUGH STAINED GLASS" By George Agnew Chamberlain. The Century company, publishers, New York. PEPPER" '" By Holworthy Hall. The Century company publishers. New York