The two volumes of British Obstetric and Gynaecological Practice, edited by Sir Eardley Holland and Aleck Bourne, present a comprehensive overview of British obstetric and gynaecological practices. The authors emphasize the importance of research and teaching, resulting in a clear, original, and authoritative text. The obstetric volume includes contributions from 38 experts, while the gynaecology volume features 21 authors. Both volumes are well-illustrated and are considered essential references for practitioners. The editors have successfully compiled a magnum opus that will remain indispensable for many years. Identification of Enterobacteriaceae by P. R. Edwards and W. H. Ewing is a practical manual for laboratory workers. It covers various aspects of identifying enteric bacteria, including detailed methods for Salmonella and Shigella identification. The book is well-structured and includes comprehensive information on classification criteria and biochemical reactions. It is the first textbook to include a detailed description of bacteriophage typing of Salmonella typhi. The book is praised as the best practical manual on the subject. Sigmund Freud, Life and Work, Volume II: Years of Maturity, 1901–1919, by Ernest Jones, is a detailed account of Freud's life and work during this period. It includes a comprehensive summary of Freud's publications and discusses the schisms that led to the separation of various schools from psycho-analysis. While the book is well-documented and informative, it is more of a compendium than a traditional biography. The author is praised for his thorough research and clear presentation, though some critics suggest that a more concise edition would be more accessible to general readers.The two volumes of British Obstetric and Gynaecological Practice, edited by Sir Eardley Holland and Aleck Bourne, present a comprehensive overview of British obstetric and gynaecological practices. The authors emphasize the importance of research and teaching, resulting in a clear, original, and authoritative text. The obstetric volume includes contributions from 38 experts, while the gynaecology volume features 21 authors. Both volumes are well-illustrated and are considered essential references for practitioners. The editors have successfully compiled a magnum opus that will remain indispensable for many years. Identification of Enterobacteriaceae by P. R. Edwards and W. H. Ewing is a practical manual for laboratory workers. It covers various aspects of identifying enteric bacteria, including detailed methods for Salmonella and Shigella identification. The book is well-structured and includes comprehensive information on classification criteria and biochemical reactions. It is the first textbook to include a detailed description of bacteriophage typing of Salmonella typhi. The book is praised as the best practical manual on the subject. Sigmund Freud, Life and Work, Volume II: Years of Maturity, 1901–1919, by Ernest Jones, is a detailed account of Freud's life and work during this period. It includes a comprehensive summary of Freud's publications and discusses the schisms that led to the separation of various schools from psycho-analysis. While the book is well-documented and informative, it is more of a compendium than a traditional biography. The author is praised for his thorough research and clear presentation, though some critics suggest that a more concise edition would be more accessible to general readers.