**Economists and the Public: a Study of Competition and Opinion by Prof. W. H. Hutt** Prof. Hutt's book is a comprehensive critique of various economic theories and their social and political implications, drawing on the works of economists from Adam Smith to Bertrand Russell. The book is not merely provocative but also stimulating, offering sound arguments for the competitive system and exploring the influence of custom on thought, the corruption of opinion, and the role of universities in maintaining academic independence. It is recommended for those interested in social and economic issues and the integration of scientific thought into policy-making. **The Book of the Aeroplane by Capt. J. Laurence Pritchard** This book provides a clear and interesting overview of aeroplanes, covering topics such as wing pressure distribution, component functions, controls, and high-altitude and long-range flight. Despite being a third edition, it remains relevant up to the date of Miss Jean Batten's flight from Port Darwin to Lympne in 1935. The reviewer found the lack of mention of modern weather forecasting for aviation to be a minor drawback. **Collected Papers of Charles Sanders Peirce, Vol. 6: Scientific Metaphysics edited by Charles Hartshorne and Paul Weiss** This volume highlights Peirce's diverse interests and creative power, featuring articles on chance, continuity, and love. It includes extensive notes, additions, and studies, making it a valuable resource for understanding Peirce's thought and the historical context of contemporary logic and methodology. **Il nucleo atomico by Franco Rasetti** This Italian book offers a convenient and up-to-date summary of radioactivity and wave mechanics, well-illustrated and presented in a direct manner. It serves as a handy reference guide but lacks the extensive lists of references found in English works in this field. **Bird Flight by Gordon C. Aymar** This American book features a series of 'action' pictures of flying birds, including contributions from the author. The text provides a brief popular account of bird evolution, biology, migration, and aerodynamics, though it is described as undistinguished.**Economists and the Public: a Study of Competition and Opinion by Prof. W. H. Hutt** Prof. Hutt's book is a comprehensive critique of various economic theories and their social and political implications, drawing on the works of economists from Adam Smith to Bertrand Russell. The book is not merely provocative but also stimulating, offering sound arguments for the competitive system and exploring the influence of custom on thought, the corruption of opinion, and the role of universities in maintaining academic independence. It is recommended for those interested in social and economic issues and the integration of scientific thought into policy-making. **The Book of the Aeroplane by Capt. J. Laurence Pritchard** This book provides a clear and interesting overview of aeroplanes, covering topics such as wing pressure distribution, component functions, controls, and high-altitude and long-range flight. Despite being a third edition, it remains relevant up to the date of Miss Jean Batten's flight from Port Darwin to Lympne in 1935. The reviewer found the lack of mention of modern weather forecasting for aviation to be a minor drawback. **Collected Papers of Charles Sanders Peirce, Vol. 6: Scientific Metaphysics edited by Charles Hartshorne and Paul Weiss** This volume highlights Peirce's diverse interests and creative power, featuring articles on chance, continuity, and love. It includes extensive notes, additions, and studies, making it a valuable resource for understanding Peirce's thought and the historical context of contemporary logic and methodology. **Il nucleo atomico by Franco Rasetti** This Italian book offers a convenient and up-to-date summary of radioactivity and wave mechanics, well-illustrated and presented in a direct manner. It serves as a handy reference guide but lacks the extensive lists of references found in English works in this field. **Bird Flight by Gordon C. Aymar** This American book features a series of 'action' pictures of flying birds, including contributions from the author. The text provides a brief popular account of bird evolution, biology, migration, and aerodynamics, though it is described as undistinguished.