the first issue of the journal contains fourteen articles, seven of which focus on humans, though only four address human evolution. the other seven articles cover primate genetics, taxonomy, archaeological dating techniques, and primate group drift. the book review section is outdated, with some reviews over six years old. however, the "book news" section is useful, offering tables of contents to provide objectivity. the articles in the first issue are of high quality, well-researched, and well-presented. chiarelli has assembled an impressive editorial board. the polymer handbook, compiled by w. j. roff and j. r. scott, is a comprehensive reference on common polymers. it expands on the 1956 edition, which was widely acclaimed. the new edition covers all major classes of synthetic and natural polymers, detailing their properties, fabrication, and applications. it includes comparison tables and extensive references. the book is well-organized and informative, though it lacks some details on temperature and time-dependent properties, melt flow, and crystalline morphology. the book "living mechanisms" is an edited collection of a 1970 symposium on biomechanics. it focuses on mechanical aspects of cardiovascular and pulmonary structures, as well as skin, tendon, and bone. the book provides a comprehensive bibliography and discusses how engineers approach biological structures. however, it lacks a stronger dialogue between biologists and engineers, and it does not adequately cover biomechanics in the context of human movement or muscle function. while it is a valuable resource for engineers and surgeons, it may not meet the expectations of students in physical education and kinesiology.the first issue of the journal contains fourteen articles, seven of which focus on humans, though only four address human evolution. the other seven articles cover primate genetics, taxonomy, archaeological dating techniques, and primate group drift. the book review section is outdated, with some reviews over six years old. however, the "book news" section is useful, offering tables of contents to provide objectivity. the articles in the first issue are of high quality, well-researched, and well-presented. chiarelli has assembled an impressive editorial board. the polymer handbook, compiled by w. j. roff and j. r. scott, is a comprehensive reference on common polymers. it expands on the 1956 edition, which was widely acclaimed. the new edition covers all major classes of synthetic and natural polymers, detailing their properties, fabrication, and applications. it includes comparison tables and extensive references. the book is well-organized and informative, though it lacks some details on temperature and time-dependent properties, melt flow, and crystalline morphology. the book "living mechanisms" is an edited collection of a 1970 symposium on biomechanics. it focuses on mechanical aspects of cardiovascular and pulmonary structures, as well as skin, tendon, and bone. the book provides a comprehensive bibliography and discusses how engineers approach biological structures. however, it lacks a stronger dialogue between biologists and engineers, and it does not adequately cover biomechanics in the context of human movement or muscle function. while it is a valuable resource for engineers and surgeons, it may not meet the expectations of students in physical education and kinesiology.