**A Manual of Pharmacology by Dr. Walter E. Dixon, Revised by W. A. M. Smart (1936)** - The eighth edition, revised by Dr. Smart, has been significantly updated from the seventh edition (1929). - The number of figures has been reduced from 97 to 79, but the inhibitory nerves to voluntary muscle figure remains. - Chemical formulae have been added to show the structures of important drugs, though detailed chemical structures are not essential for understanding drug action. - The book is now printed on thinner, better paper, reducing its bulk without changing the overall page count. - The chapter on vitamins, hormones, vaccines, and sera is relatively brief, suggesting it could be expanded. - The new edition lacks recent information on certain drugs and their effects, such as agranulocytosis caused by pyrazolon derivatives. - Despite these shortcomings, the book remains attractive with clear subheadings and useful prescriptions. **A Modern Biology by Ernest J. Holmes and Dr. R. Darnley Gibbs (1937)** - This book aims to present biology as a distinct subject, avoiding a focus on botany and zoology. - It emphasizes function over structure and is well-illustrated and printed. - Each chapter includes practical work suggestions, making it suitable for a comprehensive biology course. - The authors assume prior knowledge of plant and animal structures from nature study courses. **The Hair in Health and Disease by Edward Lawrence (1936)** - The author, a barber, argues that "barbers' rash" is not caused by germs but by heredity. - He challenges medical professionals' claims about the spread of infectious diseases by barbers. - The book is written in a rhetoric style, which may not convince scientific workers who are more open-minded. **Statistical Methods for Research Workers by Prof. R. A. Fisher (1936)** - This book has popularized modern statistical methods, making them accessible to a wide range of researchers. - It has been widely used and updated over six editions in twelve years. - The section numbering remains consistent for easy reference, though some suggest printing section numbers at the top of each page for convenience. - It remains the standard reference for statistical methods in scientific research.**A Manual of Pharmacology by Dr. Walter E. Dixon, Revised by W. A. M. Smart (1936)** - The eighth edition, revised by Dr. Smart, has been significantly updated from the seventh edition (1929). - The number of figures has been reduced from 97 to 79, but the inhibitory nerves to voluntary muscle figure remains. - Chemical formulae have been added to show the structures of important drugs, though detailed chemical structures are not essential for understanding drug action. - The book is now printed on thinner, better paper, reducing its bulk without changing the overall page count. - The chapter on vitamins, hormones, vaccines, and sera is relatively brief, suggesting it could be expanded. - The new edition lacks recent information on certain drugs and their effects, such as agranulocytosis caused by pyrazolon derivatives. - Despite these shortcomings, the book remains attractive with clear subheadings and useful prescriptions. **A Modern Biology by Ernest J. Holmes and Dr. R. Darnley Gibbs (1937)** - This book aims to present biology as a distinct subject, avoiding a focus on botany and zoology. - It emphasizes function over structure and is well-illustrated and printed. - Each chapter includes practical work suggestions, making it suitable for a comprehensive biology course. - The authors assume prior knowledge of plant and animal structures from nature study courses. **The Hair in Health and Disease by Edward Lawrence (1936)** - The author, a barber, argues that "barbers' rash" is not caused by germs but by heredity. - He challenges medical professionals' claims about the spread of infectious diseases by barbers. - The book is written in a rhetoric style, which may not convince scientific workers who are more open-minded. **Statistical Methods for Research Workers by Prof. R. A. Fisher (1936)** - This book has popularized modern statistical methods, making them accessible to a wide range of researchers. - It has been widely used and updated over six editions in twelve years. - The section numbering remains consistent for easy reference, though some suggest printing section numbers at the top of each page for convenience. - It remains the standard reference for statistical methods in scientific research.