This book is a translation of two volumes on anaesthesia, with the second volume focusing on general anaesthesia. Dr. A. David Weaver has provided an excellent translation. The book is well organized into four parts, with an introductory chapter on the history of anaesthesia. Part I covers the principles of anaesthesia, including physics and physiology. Part II discusses drugs used in anaesthesia. Part III describes techniques and complications associated with anaesthesia. Part IV addresses the application of anaesthesia to different species, including domesticated, laboratory, wild, and exotic animals. The authors have attempted a comprehensive coverage of general anaesthesia in animals, but the moderate size of the volume means that some important topics, such as patient preparation and post-anaesthetic care, are only briefly addressed. Some techniques, like endotracheal intubation, are poorly described, and others, such as the use of barbiturates in horses, could lead to serious problems if followed literally. Some statements are surprising, such as the claim that pigs are poor subjects for general anaesthesia due to unphysiological brooding. The terminology is sometimes inconsistent with that used by anaesthetists, such as the use of "forced ventilation" instead of "controlled ventilation." The pharmacology of anaesthetic agents is well described, and the appendix contains a useful list of drugs. The bibliography is extensive, but selecting a reference is tedious as they are listed at the end. The book contains useful information and is well illustrated, but the overall quality of the text varies. Integral equations and their applications are discussed in a three-volume work by W. Pogorzelski. The first part covers the theory of Fredholm integral equations, including the Fredholm theory for equations of the second kind and the Hilbert-Schmidt theory for symmetric kernels. The second part applies integral equations to differential equations, including linear ordinary and partial differential equations. The third part deals with strongly singular linear integral equations and their applications in potential theory. The book is a valuable reference for applied mathematicians, physicists, and engineers, particularly those interested in solving partial differential equations using integral equations. The fourth volume in the Mammals of the U.S.S.R. and Adjacent Countries series deals with rodents, including pikas, hares, rabbits, squirrels, and chipmunks. It provides detailed information on morphology, taxonomy, ecology, and behavior, as well as their role as agricultural pests. The book is well-illustrated and contains valuable zoogeographical information. The maps and illustrations are generally clear, though some color plates have been darkened and may be omitted. The book is a valuable resource for mammalogists.This book is a translation of two volumes on anaesthesia, with the second volume focusing on general anaesthesia. Dr. A. David Weaver has provided an excellent translation. The book is well organized into four parts, with an introductory chapter on the history of anaesthesia. Part I covers the principles of anaesthesia, including physics and physiology. Part II discusses drugs used in anaesthesia. Part III describes techniques and complications associated with anaesthesia. Part IV addresses the application of anaesthesia to different species, including domesticated, laboratory, wild, and exotic animals. The authors have attempted a comprehensive coverage of general anaesthesia in animals, but the moderate size of the volume means that some important topics, such as patient preparation and post-anaesthetic care, are only briefly addressed. Some techniques, like endotracheal intubation, are poorly described, and others, such as the use of barbiturates in horses, could lead to serious problems if followed literally. Some statements are surprising, such as the claim that pigs are poor subjects for general anaesthesia due to unphysiological brooding. The terminology is sometimes inconsistent with that used by anaesthetists, such as the use of "forced ventilation" instead of "controlled ventilation." The pharmacology of anaesthetic agents is well described, and the appendix contains a useful list of drugs. The bibliography is extensive, but selecting a reference is tedious as they are listed at the end. The book contains useful information and is well illustrated, but the overall quality of the text varies. Integral equations and their applications are discussed in a three-volume work by W. Pogorzelski. The first part covers the theory of Fredholm integral equations, including the Fredholm theory for equations of the second kind and the Hilbert-Schmidt theory for symmetric kernels. The second part applies integral equations to differential equations, including linear ordinary and partial differential equations. The third part deals with strongly singular linear integral equations and their applications in potential theory. The book is a valuable reference for applied mathematicians, physicists, and engineers, particularly those interested in solving partial differential equations using integral equations. The fourth volume in the Mammals of the U.S.S.R. and Adjacent Countries series deals with rodents, including pikas, hares, rabbits, squirrels, and chipmunks. It provides detailed information on morphology, taxonomy, ecology, and behavior, as well as their role as agricultural pests. The book is well-illustrated and contains valuable zoogeographical information. The maps and illustrations are generally clear, though some color plates have been darkened and may be omitted. The book is a valuable resource for mammalogists.