The passage discusses three different reviews of books. The first review by Maurice Ashy criticizes a book on field trips, noting that it spends too much time on logistics and safety measures, while the content about the trip itself is minimal. The reviewer finds it difficult to recommend the book due to its high price and limited value. The second review by M. G. Kendall focuses on a book by Prof. Leonard J. Savage titled "The Foundations of Statistics." The reviewer objects to the title, which suggests a broader scope than the content, which primarily deals with probability theories and decision-making. Despite this, the reviewer finds the book stimulating, particularly in its approach to subjective probability and its discussion of minimax theory. The third review by W. Eric Stone Man discusses a handbook on the preservation of natural history specimens, edited by Reginald Wagstaffe and Dr. J. Havelock Fidler. The reviewer praises the book for its comprehensive coverage of preservation techniques, including detailed methods for various invertebrate groups and useful appendices on apparatus, reagents, and storage. The reviewer also notes some minor criticisms, such as the lack of mention of certain methods and the focus on external features rather than anatomical dissection. Overall, the reviewer commends the book's format and illustrations and looks forward to the second volume.The passage discusses three different reviews of books. The first review by Maurice Ashy criticizes a book on field trips, noting that it spends too much time on logistics and safety measures, while the content about the trip itself is minimal. The reviewer finds it difficult to recommend the book due to its high price and limited value. The second review by M. G. Kendall focuses on a book by Prof. Leonard J. Savage titled "The Foundations of Statistics." The reviewer objects to the title, which suggests a broader scope than the content, which primarily deals with probability theories and decision-making. Despite this, the reviewer finds the book stimulating, particularly in its approach to subjective probability and its discussion of minimax theory. The third review by W. Eric Stone Man discusses a handbook on the preservation of natural history specimens, edited by Reginald Wagstaffe and Dr. J. Havelock Fidler. The reviewer praises the book for its comprehensive coverage of preservation techniques, including detailed methods for various invertebrate groups and useful appendices on apparatus, reagents, and storage. The reviewer also notes some minor criticisms, such as the lack of mention of certain methods and the focus on external features rather than anatomical dissection. Overall, the reviewer commends the book's format and illustrations and looks forward to the second volume.