The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-21
NEW BOOKS NOW AT THE LIBRARY

 New books have been received in the Birmingham pubic library as follows:
 SOCIOLOGY Cross, l. B.-"Essentials of Socialism" handbook stating fairly and accurate ly both sides of the issues involved. Fetter, F. A.-"Source Book in Sco- nom!cs.'' Economic material selected and edited for the use of college classes.
 Hale. B.-"what Women Want" An in- depreciation of the feminist movement.
 Hobson, S. G.-"National Guilds" An inquiry into the wage system and the way out.
 GOVERNMENT
 Barnett. J. D-.The Operation of the Initiative. Referendum and Recall in Oregon"
 Kawakami, K. K.-"American-Japa apanese Relations An inside view of Japan's policies and purposes.
 Lapp, J. A.-"Our American" The ele- ments of Civios.'
 Ogg x rd-"National Governments and the World Var It is written in clear, interesting manner, making use of the most recent material
 Russell, Bertrand-7 Proposed Roads to Freedom A powerful, sober, competent argument in favor of social revolution.
 EDUCATION
 Archer & Lewis-"The Teaching of Geography Suggestions regarding prin- cirles and methods for the use of teach CTS. sy5t .N
 Martin. w s.-"Manual Training" Constructive work for boys and girls based on the play interest.
 PHILOSOPHY
 Kenilworth, w. W.-"Thoughts on Things Psychic.p The philosophy of be- ing, written for those who would gain control of their psychic powers Scott, Wss.Ds -- "The Psychology of Ad- vertising in Theory and Practice.1'A sim pie exposition of the principles of psy- chology in their relation to successful advertising. NN
 Spurzheim. J. G.-"Phrenology." A re- vised edition of a standard work on the doctrines of tht mental phenomena
 Taft. William H.-"Ethics in Service" Better ethics in business, professional and government service. SCIENCE Kahkenberg Louis-"Outlines of Chem istty." A textbook for college students. Kunz George F.-"The Curious Lore of Precious Stones A description of their sentiments and folk lore. supersti- tions symbolism and mysticism Sedgwcll & Tyler-"A Short History or Science" It will not be found very easy to read, but most excellent for reference. Wilbur. Harriet-"Bird Gossip Forty eight stories of bird life of interest to the nature lover. LITERATURE Cunliffe and Lomer--"Writing of Today" Models of Journalistic prose selected from the newspapers and mag azines of today. r,1.;1 I,l. n ~xf Freneau." Poet of the American Revo- 1 lution.
 Hill, F. T.-"High School Farces." Three one-act playlets for hunior anna teurs.
 Masefield. John-.'Enslaved." His latest book of poems, offers peculiar 1 ly fine view of Masefield in all his variety.
 Rapplier Agnes-'Points of Eric tion' The 10 essays appeared in peri odical press DESCRIPTION AND TRAVEL Baunau-V -Varilla Philippe Great Adventure of Panama" Shows how tae, Panama canal enterprise was hedge l 1 about by criminal conspiracies on the part of Germany. Dun and Lennox-"The Glories of Ireland" The part taken by men and women of Irish birth or blood in the spread of religion, civilization. educa- tion and culture. Goose, Edmund-"Two Visits to Den- mark" Impressions of the moral and intellectual aspect of one of the small 1 est but one of the most cultivated countries of Europe L Gregory, Keller and Bishop--"Physi- Teal and Commercial Geography" A study of certain controlling conditions of commerce.
 BIOGRAPHY Ford, Henry Jones - "Alexander liamiiton.' A new biography which from the evidence obtainable. James, Henry-"Letters," two vol umes. These letters bid fair to become 1 a classic in English literature. Morley, John-"Life of Richard Cob den." An abridged edition of the larger. work published many years ago. Kernahan, Coulson-"Swinebu as | I Knew Him" A continuatio of recol. lections of Swineburne begun in Mir kernahan's book Tn Good Company Raymond, F. T.-"Life of Arthur indRidual. MT. Balfour belongs to an reasly recognizable type. i FINE ARTS 7, Batchelder, F. A.--'Design in Theory and Practice." Perhaps the best book on design ever written. {, Brewer, Herriette-"Self-H in Piano. Study" Practical lessons in piano technic and plain talks with piano teachers and students. l Eddy, A. J.-"Cubists and Post-Im- | pressionism." A comprehensive treat ment of this modern movement in art
 Roebuck. J. SR.-"The Science and Practice of Photography :" A labora- ! tory manual.
 ~ USEFUL ARTS ! Brown. Harold--"Rubber." A full account of the production of rubber. Gilbreth.FL4 M.--"The Psychology of ] Management" The function of the mind in teaching and installing meth ods of least waste.
 Gowin, k. B.--"Developing Executive Ability" For the manager or execu- tive. be he new or experienced. l< Metcalf Eddy--"American Sewer age Practice" V. 1. Design of Sew-