New Britain herald., 1927-05-12
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Books should to one of these four
 ends conducs.
 Sof wisdom. piety, delight, or use''
 In making out tho list of book.
 for this column this week. two
 como to mind which are somevhat
 related in subject and whose appeal should be quite widespread, one for tho homo where there arc very little folk; tho other for tho homo where
 there are growing sons.
 Intelligent Parenthood-The pro. ceedings of the Midwest conference on parent education for 1928 ar,
 given in convenient form for par ents who desire accurate knowledRe to aid them in their responsibilities Of child training. The child in the home. it's health. education, adoles- cent training and cultural needs are discussed. 136.7-C43.
 Fathers and sons-s. .. Drury. The writer of this book who as headmaster of St. Paurs school. lives with many boys. talks to the fathers who want to count in the lives of their sons and shows them how they may. The many interests of the boy arc covered in detail, such n hts homo and school life. sports. work, play. religion and friends For the father who realizes his boy is his greatest asset this book will find ready response. 172.5-Dss.
 The Rise of Gentle Christianity IF. J. Foakes-Jackson. This is a hioory of the various stages in tho development of Christianity. 2o4- !, Fss.
 Science the False Messiah-C. E. Ayres. Arc people blindly following science the absolute knowledge? In answer to this, this author says that science is | false messiah; first, be- cause 1t IL only folklore of a newer sort: and second. because 1t is only an spi-phenomenon of an age of machine technology. It is one of the books that h most fascinating read inS. 715.Ay7.
 Tho Public Mind-Norman Anxell. The public mind. its disorders and | exploitation are reviewed and its weaknesses and strength are plainly pictured and practical suggestions ara given as to what can be done about this large public factor. 3o1- Anl.
 Finding the Right Teaching po- sition-H. c. Hines. As in all lines of work. there are misfts in this professor which can be adjusted, How to find the right kind of posi- ton in the right school and com nunity with the right supervision I and administration ara some of the questions which are given critical analysis and are discussed along with extra-curriculum activities and tho attitude of the teacher in the profession. s71.1lH5s.
 Imperialism and World Politics. P. T. Moon. This deals with con- temporary empire building and its effects on international relations, on our prosperity and security, indus try aHd civilization. It Is very excellent study Of modern imperial ism in the various countries and en- pires of the world Africa, Near East. Pacific. Southern Asia, and Latin America. 5c1.03-N77.
 The Natural History of Our Con- duct-W. F. Ritter. The supremacy of the human being over all other forms of life is studied and explain ed. together with mans inferiority to some forms of life. 575-R51.
 A Naturalist at the Zoo-E. c, Boulenser In going to the zoo, the better known inmates are apt to see the most visitors. asserts the writ CT. He very cleverly introduces some of the less known and notorious characters which he finds fully as interesting. He gives amusing side information about their history. habits. and dispositions, which is not only very entertaining reading but Is also authentic. 59O-Bs6y.
 Practical Proofreading - A. Fl. 4ighton. This is a textbook for the 'tudy o' proofreading. 655-H53.
 The Wire Haired Fox Terrier--J. / Alderman. In this handbook Of he fox terrier Is given the roll of ionor among the prize winner. and Il the information you need to