The article reviews several books and provides insights into their content and value. It begins with a supplement to "Nature" (March 9, 1929), discussing soils and the book's treatment of relic soils, noting that while the translation is generally good, some improvements could be made in the transliteration of Russian names. The review then shifts to "The Great Betrayal" by Julien Benda, translated by Richard Aldington. Benda argues that the European intelligentsia have abandoned idealism and embraced skepticism and materialism, engaging in political hatreds and promoting "sacred egotism." The reviewer finds the thesis compelling but believes British intellectuals have not yet reached this stage of cynicism. The article also reviews "Modern Physics" by Prof. H. A. Wilson, praising its clear expositions of theoretical aspects of modern physics, particularly in electromagnetic and electron theories, and relativity. However, it criticizes the book for giving too much weight to the Oxford school and not enough to recent experimental methods. Finally, the article reviews "An Introduction to Physical Science" by Dr. Ivor B. Hart and Prof. James Rice, noting that Hart's book is useful for beginners with its practical experiments and demonstrations, while Rice's book is more of a retrospective overview suitable for intermediate students.The article reviews several books and provides insights into their content and value. It begins with a supplement to "Nature" (March 9, 1929), discussing soils and the book's treatment of relic soils, noting that while the translation is generally good, some improvements could be made in the transliteration of Russian names. The review then shifts to "The Great Betrayal" by Julien Benda, translated by Richard Aldington. Benda argues that the European intelligentsia have abandoned idealism and embraced skepticism and materialism, engaging in political hatreds and promoting "sacred egotism." The reviewer finds the thesis compelling but believes British intellectuals have not yet reached this stage of cynicism. The article also reviews "Modern Physics" by Prof. H. A. Wilson, praising its clear expositions of theoretical aspects of modern physics, particularly in electromagnetic and electron theories, and relativity. However, it criticizes the book for giving too much weight to the Oxford school and not enough to recent experimental methods. Finally, the article reviews "An Introduction to Physical Science" by Dr. Ivor B. Hart and Prof. James Rice, noting that Hart's book is useful for beginners with its practical experiments and demonstrations, while Rice's book is more of a retrospective overview suitable for intermediate students.