Analysis and Performance of Fiber Composites by Bhagwan D. Agarwal and Lawrence J. Broutman is a well-written and illustrated textbook that provides a balanced view between materials and mechanics aspects of composite materials. It is suitable for an introductory course on composites for undergraduates in materials science, aerospace, mechanical, or civil engineering, rather than for graduate students in mechanics. The book covers topics such as the strength and failure modes of unidirectional composites, short-fiber composites, elastic stiffness of single orthotropic layers, and the behavior of thin laminates. It also includes a detailed treatment of material damage due to fatigue, impact, and environmental interaction, as well as experimental characterization. The book is recommended for those with only an elementary background in solid mechanics, but may not be suitable as a reference for experienced researchers. Those interested in the structural analysis of composite-material plates should refer to other texts by Jones or Christensen. Similarity, Self-Similarity and Intermediate Asymptotics by G. I. Barenblatt is an excellent translation from the Russian edition. The book presents a general classification of self-similar solutions, using dimensional analysis and concrete examples. It explains the concept of self-similarity and intermediate asymptotics, and discusses how pure dimensional analysis may not always be sufficient to characterize self-similar solutions. The book is suitable for those interested in the mathematical analysis of self-similar solutions.Analysis and Performance of Fiber Composites by Bhagwan D. Agarwal and Lawrence J. Broutman is a well-written and illustrated textbook that provides a balanced view between materials and mechanics aspects of composite materials. It is suitable for an introductory course on composites for undergraduates in materials science, aerospace, mechanical, or civil engineering, rather than for graduate students in mechanics. The book covers topics such as the strength and failure modes of unidirectional composites, short-fiber composites, elastic stiffness of single orthotropic layers, and the behavior of thin laminates. It also includes a detailed treatment of material damage due to fatigue, impact, and environmental interaction, as well as experimental characterization. The book is recommended for those with only an elementary background in solid mechanics, but may not be suitable as a reference for experienced researchers. Those interested in the structural analysis of composite-material plates should refer to other texts by Jones or Christensen. Similarity, Self-Similarity and Intermediate Asymptotics by G. I. Barenblatt is an excellent translation from the Russian edition. The book presents a general classification of self-similar solutions, using dimensional analysis and concrete examples. It explains the concept of self-similarity and intermediate asymptotics, and discusses how pure dimensional analysis may not always be sufficient to characterize self-similar solutions. The book is suitable for those interested in the mathematical analysis of self-similar solutions.