The Effects of Ionising Radiation on the Digestive System. By I. T. Kurtsin. (Pp. 325; 90s.) Amsterdam, London, and New York: Elsevier Publishing Co. Ltd. 1963. The book by I. T. Kurtsin, a Russian author from Leningrad, presents detailed experimental work on the effects of whole-body radiation on the digestive system, mainly conducted on dogs. The latter chapters discuss the mechanisms of changes in digestive organs after irradiation, the role of higher brain centers, and a theory of radiation sickness phases. The book also covers prophylaxis and treatment of radiation injury to the digestive tract. It includes numerous references, mostly Russian, and is of interest to those studying radiation injury in animals or humans. The Causation of Bus Driver Accidents. By W. L. Cresswell and P. Froggatt. (Pp. 298; 45s.) London: Oxford University Press. 1963. The authors summarize previous work on accident causation and analyze the accident experience of Ulster and Belfast bus and trolleybus drivers. However, the statistical analysis is criticized for being based on an insufficient sample size and for using technical methods that are not suitable for the average reader. The authors' use of weighted and unweighted means is inconsistent and may affect the analysis. Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, 2nd ed. By M. Irving Sax. (Pp. 1343; 200s.) New York: Reinhold Publishing Corporation; London: Chapman and Hall. 1963. This book is a comprehensive reference for industrial medical officers, providing information on the toxicity of 10,000 chemicals. It includes sections on toxicology, ventilation control, respiratory protection, air pollution, and allergic diseases. The book is well-written with up-to-date references, though some statements are inaccurate. It is a valuable resource for industrial medical officers. A New Way with Old Leg Ulcers—A Practical and Illustrated Manual for Nurses. By Stanley Rivlin. (Pp. 37; 10s. 6d.) London: Pitman. 1963. This manual provides practical advice on treating varicose ulcers, emphasizing the importance of keeping patients active and not keeping them in bed for more than 24 hours. It is clearly written with excellent illustrations and is recommended for district nurses, medical students, and general practitioners. Clinical Toxicology of Commercial Products. By Marion N. Gleason, Robert E. Gosselin, and Harold C. Hodge. (Pp. 1188; 176s.) London: Baillière, Tindall, and Cox. 1963. This book is a reference for physicians dealing with toxic products swallowedThe Effects of Ionising Radiation on the Digestive System. By I. T. Kurtsin. (Pp. 325; 90s.) Amsterdam, London, and New York: Elsevier Publishing Co. Ltd. 1963. The book by I. T. Kurtsin, a Russian author from Leningrad, presents detailed experimental work on the effects of whole-body radiation on the digestive system, mainly conducted on dogs. The latter chapters discuss the mechanisms of changes in digestive organs after irradiation, the role of higher brain centers, and a theory of radiation sickness phases. The book also covers prophylaxis and treatment of radiation injury to the digestive tract. It includes numerous references, mostly Russian, and is of interest to those studying radiation injury in animals or humans. The Causation of Bus Driver Accidents. By W. L. Cresswell and P. Froggatt. (Pp. 298; 45s.) London: Oxford University Press. 1963. The authors summarize previous work on accident causation and analyze the accident experience of Ulster and Belfast bus and trolleybus drivers. However, the statistical analysis is criticized for being based on an insufficient sample size and for using technical methods that are not suitable for the average reader. The authors' use of weighted and unweighted means is inconsistent and may affect the analysis. Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, 2nd ed. By M. Irving Sax. (Pp. 1343; 200s.) New York: Reinhold Publishing Corporation; London: Chapman and Hall. 1963. This book is a comprehensive reference for industrial medical officers, providing information on the toxicity of 10,000 chemicals. It includes sections on toxicology, ventilation control, respiratory protection, air pollution, and allergic diseases. The book is well-written with up-to-date references, though some statements are inaccurate. It is a valuable resource for industrial medical officers. A New Way with Old Leg Ulcers—A Practical and Illustrated Manual for Nurses. By Stanley Rivlin. (Pp. 37; 10s. 6d.) London: Pitman. 1963. This manual provides practical advice on treating varicose ulcers, emphasizing the importance of keeping patients active and not keeping them in bed for more than 24 hours. It is clearly written with excellent illustrations and is recommended for district nurses, medical students, and general practitioners. Clinical Toxicology of Commercial Products. By Marion N. Gleason, Robert E. Gosselin, and Harold C. Hodge. (Pp. 1188; 176s.) London: Baillière, Tindall, and Cox. 1963. This book is a reference for physicians dealing with toxic products swallowed