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Reid, Homer A. Concrete and reinforced concrete construction. *$5. Clark, M. C.
7–6665.
“The book is divided into 34 chapters. The subject matter may be grouped as follows: Cement and its manufacture and tests, the aggregate, proportioning, mixing and placing concrete, cost of work, and finishing concrete surfaces, 132 pages; physical and elastic properties of concrete and steel, 85 pages; principles and style of reinforcement, mechanical bond, curved pieces subject to flexure, and columns, walls, and pipes, 53 pages; theory of flexure of beams and strength of columns with formula and calculations, 136 pages; foundations, 58 pages; general building and construction and matters connected with practical construction, 142 pages; retaining walls, dams, conduits and sewers, tank and reservoir construction, chimneys, tunnels, etc., 144 pages; bridges, arches, piers and abutments, 104 pages; concrete building blocks, 20 pages.”—Engin. N.
“The analytical or theoretical portion of the book is its weakest feature. On the whole, with a few important items to be excepted, the analytical treatment is more complete than that in other books which have appeared. The general plan of the book is excellent, the proportioning of parts good, and the manner of presentation commendable. In some minor particulars objection may be made to the exact order of presentation, and some headings and forms of statement need editing.”
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Reid, Rev. John. Jesus and Nicodemus: a study in spiritual life. *$1.75. Scribner.
A series of studies given in the form of lectures or sermons to different congregations in Scotland. “The conversation with Nicodemus peculiarly invites exposition, not only because of the far-reaching truth contained in it, but also because from our knowledge of the historical situation we are enabled to fill out the scene which the gospel gives in bare outline. Mr. Reid has become himself master of the historical situation, and has thus made luminous the mental attitude of Nicodemus. He has also given the right place to the reflective illumination of the mind of the evangelist as it came to a larger, fuller understanding of Jesus.” (Am. J. Theol.)