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(1) The Essentials of Physics (2) Practical Measurements in Radio activity (3) A Systematic Course of Practical Science for Secondary and other Schools (4) Practical Physics a Text-book for Technical Schools and Colleges (5) A Course of Elementary Practical Physics (6) Lehrbuch der Physik für Mediziner und Biologen (7) An Introduction to Mathematical Physics (8) Die Elektrizität

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(1) OPINIONS differ as to the best mode of commencing instruction in every branch of knowledge. The correct solution of the problem is of much importance, particularly in physics, in which subject, for some reason, students seem to find more than average difficulty. The author of this book has been convinced by his teaching experience that the most efficient method of presenting the elementary principles is by means of question and answer. His book therefore consists entirely of a long series of questions. To the more difficult of these questions answers are appended; to the easier the student is expected to supply his own answers. The subjects treated are just those usual in an elementary text-book, the greatest stress, however, being laid on mechanics, to which about half the book is devoted.

(1) The Essentials of Physics.

By Prof. G. A. Hill. Pp. viii + 346. (New York and London: Ginn and Co., n.d.) Price 5s.

(2) Practical Measurements in Radio activity.

By Dr. W. Makower Dr. H. Geiger. Pp ix + 151. (London: Longmans, Green and Co., 1912.) Price 5s. net.

(3) A Systematic Course of Practical Science for Secondary and other Schools.

By A. W. Mason. Book 1., Introductory Physical Measurements. Pp. vii + 126. (London: Rivingtons, 1912.) Price 1s. 6d. net.

(4) Practical Physics: a Text-book for Technical Schools and Colleges.

By Angus McLean. Pp. xi + 402. (London: Adam and Charles Black, 1912.) Price 7s. 6d. net.

(5) A Course of Elementary Practical Physics.

By H. V. S. Shorter. Part i., Mensuration, Mechanics, Hydrostatics. Pp. 111. Price 2s. Part ii., Heat and Light. Pp. 216. Price 3s. (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1912.)

(6) Lehrbuch der Physik für Mediziner und Biologen.

By Dr. Ernst Lecher. Pp. vii + 451. (Leipzig and Berlin: B. G. Teubner, 1912.) Price 8 marks.

(7) An Introduction to Mathematical Physics.

By Dr. R. A. Houstoun. Pp. ix + 199. (London: Longmans, Green and Co., 1912.) Price 6s. net.

(8) Die Elektrizität.

By Prof. F. Adami. (Bücher der Naturwissenschaft, herausgegeben von Prof. S. Günther.) 9 und 14 Band. Pp. 126 + 4 plates + 180 + 12 plates. (Leipzig: Philipp Reclam, jun., n.d.) Price 1.50 marks.

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(1) The Essentials of Physics (2) Practical Measurements in Radio activity (3) A Systematic Course of Practical Science for Secondary and other Schools (4) Practical Physics a Text-book for Technical Schools and Colleges (5) A Course of Elementary Practical Physics (6) Lehrbuch der Physik für Mediziner und Biologen (7) An Introduction to Mathematical Physics (8) Die Elektrizität. Nature 91, 265–266 (1913). https://doi.org/10.1038/091265a0

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