New Britain herald., 1927-06-21
At KourL Libray

"A good book is the best of friends-the same today and for ever." Of the many books that one can read. 1t is sometimes a question as to what to read to get the in- formation. recreation or inspiration one is looking for in books. But all of us like to fnd a book that is a little out of the ordinary, a little more original or more divert ing than Is usually encountered: one which makes a real impression as being a corking good book. and which you are eager to pass on for your intellectual cronies to also en- joy. A new book which all de- voices of the postage stamp hobby will find quite alluring is the fol- lowing:
 THE PAGEANT OF C1v1L1ZA-
 T1ONS-F. B. Warren.
 This is a veritable world romance and adventure as told by postage stamps. Peoples, personalities. civ ilizations, states. discoveries. explor- auons, inventions. shipwrecks and conquests are portrayed by the stamps of nations. History as woven together from the tales told by post axe stamps is new arrangement of the old. old theme and Is made original and diverting enough to well satisfy the reader. 3s3-W25.
 
 SHIPS AND CARGOEs - Joseph
 Leeming.
 In another realm of real romance is the story of ocean commerce and world trade. The spectacular feats of pirate days and of towering sail- ing vessels are re-enacted by multi tudes of little ships the world over. The big ships are publicly known but the small craft which ply from enc corner of the globe to the other and carry commodities of all kinds are the ones which make up the bulk of ocean trade, but about which little is heard. 3s7-L51. COOPERATIVE MOVEMENTS IN
 SOCIAL WORRY. J. Norton.
 In this summary of the develop ment of cooperation among various social agencies are discussed the advantages and problems of co-op- eration. 3so-Ms2.
 WOMAN's SIDE-Clemence Dane.
 Some opinions are given on sub jects of especial interest to women, such as the opportunities in citi- zenship and all that 1t entails: also the outside activities of the woman in the home. 396-D19.
 RUNAWAY DAYS-Samue1 Scoville..
 These essays on Mir. Scoville's hobby-naturs and the study of wild folk, and everyday adventures of a naturalist are delightful for those who like living in a city but want to get away from 1t frequently and get out in the open where nature can be enjoyed. 5so-Sco3r.
 NEW BUILDING EsT1MATORS'
 DBOOK-William Arthur.
 (For reference use only).
 This Is arranged for architects, builders, contractors. appraisers. en- gineers, superintendents and drafts men. Ref. 690-A77n.
 HOW TO COOK FOR THE CHILL
 DREN 7E. M. Reilly.
 This cook book for mothers gives suggestions for meals. menus and information on children's diet. and shows how the food Is actually pre- pared to make it palatable for the appetites of the little folks. 641- R27.
 YOUR HOUSE,. R. McMahon.
 For tho homo builder are given instructions as how to finance, plan, build, remodel and keep up a home. 6s0-M22.
 MY WILD FLOWER GARDEN =
 Herbert Durand.
 This story of a new departure in agriculture bubbles with the enthu- siasm and beauty of wild gardening. f16-D93.
 HOMES OF cHARACTER-Marcia
 Mead.
 Whether 1t Is Dutch, New Eng land or Southern Colonial, an Eng fish cottage, Spanish or Italian villa which has your attention, you will find many illustrations and charac- teristics of these styles of houses in