S. & C. List January 1912
A COMPLETE LIST
Of the Books included in the
S. & C. Series
OF
ELEMENTARY MANUALS
FOR
Mechanics and Students
PUBLISHED BY
E. & F. N. SPON, Ltd., LONDON

[THE S. & C. SERIES]

Uniform, in cloth, Price 1s. 6d. net each.

E. & F. N. SPON, Ltd., LONDON.

[No. 1.—The S. & C. Series. Price 1/6 net.]

MODERN
Primary Batteries.

THEIR CONSTRUCTION,
USE AND MAINTENANCE.

Including Batteries for Telephones, Telegraphs, Motors, Electric
Lights, Induction Coils, and for all
Experimental Work.

By

NORMAN H. SCHNEIDER.
55 Illustrations and 94 pages of Text.

[No. 2.—The S. & C. Series. Price 1/6 net.]

HOW TO INSTALL
Electric Bells,
Annunciators,
and Alarms.

INCLUDING

Batteries, Wires and Wiring, Circuits, Pushes, Bells, Burglar
Alarms, High and Low Water Alarms, Fire Alarms,
Thermostats, Annunciators, and the Location
and Remedying of Troubles.

By NORMAN H. SCHNEIDER.
59 Illustrations and 63 pages of Text.

[No. 3.—The S. & C. Series. Price 1/6 net.]

ELECTRICAL
Circuits and Diagrams

ILLUSTRATED AND EXPLAINED.
PART I.

New and Original Drawings, comprising Alarms, Annunciators,
Automobiles, Bells, Dynamos, Gas Lighting, Motors,
Storage Batteries, Street Railways, Telephone,
Telegraph, Wireless Telegraphy,
Wiring and Testing.

BY

NORMAN H. SCHNEIDER.

[No. 4.—The S. & C. Series. Price 1/6 net.]

Electrical
Circuits and Diagrams

PART II.

Alternating Current Generators and Motors, Single Phase
and Polyphase Transformers, Alternating Current and
Direct Current Motor Starters and Reversers, Arc
Generators and Circuits, Switches, Wiring,
Storage Battery Meter Connections.

BY

NORMAN H. SCHNEIDER.

[No. 5.—The S. & C. Series. Price 1/6 net.]

EXPERIMENTING WITH
Induction Coils.

Containing practical directions for operating Induction Coils and
Tesla Coils; also showing how to make the apparatus
needed for the numerous experiments described.

BY

H. S. NORRIE,
Author of "Induction Coils and Coil Making."

26 Illustrations and 73 pages of Text.

[No. 6.—The S. & C. Series. Price 1/6 net.]

THE
Study of Electricity
FOR BEGINNERS.

Comprising the Elements of Electricity and Magnetism as Applied
to Dynamos, Motors, Wiring, and to all Branches
of Electrical Work.

BY

NORMAN H. SCHNEIDER.

With Fifty-four Original Illustrations and Six Tables.

[No. 7.—The S. & C. Series. Price 1/6 net.]

DRY BATTERIES,

ESPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR

Automobile, Launch and Gas Engine Work; Medical Coils, Bells,
Annunciators, Burglar Alarms, Telephones, Electrical
Experiments and all purposes requiring
a Good Battery.

WITH THIRTY ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS.

[No. 8.—The S. & C. Series. Price 1/6 net.]

Electric Gas Igniting
APPARATUS

How to Install Electric Gas Igniting Apparatus, including
the Jump Spark and Multiple Systems for all purposes,
with Suitable Batteries and Wiring,

BY

H. S. NORRIE.
Author of "Induction Coils and Coil Making."

[No. 9.—The S. & C. Series. Price 1/6 net.]

MODEL
STEAM ENGINE
DESIGN

A HANDBOOK FOR THE DESIGNER OF SMALL STEAM ENGINES.

By R. M. de VIGNIER.

Including original tables and
calculations for speed, power,
proportions of pumps, compound
engines and valve diagrams.

34 Illustrations and
94 pages of Text

[No. 10.—The S. & C. Series. Price 1/6 net.]

INVENTIONS
How to Protect, Sell, and
Buy Them

BY

F. B. WRIGHT

118 pages of Text

[No. 11.—The S. & C. Series. Price 1/6 net.]

Making
Wireless Outfits

A CONCISE AND SIMPLE EXPLANATION ON THE
CONSTRUCTION AND USE OF
INEXPENSIVE WIRELESS EQUIPMENTS UP TO 100 MILES

By

NEWTON HARRISON, E. E.

With 27 Illustrations and 61 pages of Text

[No. 12.—The S. & C. Series. Price 1/6 net.]

Wireless
Telephone Construction

A Comprehensive Explanation of the Making of a
Wireless Telephone Equipment for Receiving and Sending
Stations with Details of Construction

BY

NEWTON HARRISON, E. E.

With 43 Illustrations and 74 pages of Text

[No. 13.—The S. & C. Series. Price 1/6 net.]

Practical Electrics

A Universal Handy Book

ON

ELECTRIC BELLS, BATTERIES, ACCUMULATORS,
DYNAMOS, MOTORS, INDUCTION AND INTENSITY COILS,
TELEPHONES, MICROPHONES, PHONOGRAPHS,
PHOTOPHONES, ETC.

With 124 Illustrations and 135 pages of Text

[No. 14.—The S. & C. Series. Price 1/6 net.]

How To Build
A
BI-PLANE GLIDER

A PRACTICAL HANDBOOK ON ITS
CONSTRUCTION AND USE

BY

ALFRED POWELL MORGAN

31 Illustrations and 60 pages of Text

[No. 15.—The S. & C. Series. Price 1/6 net.]

Model
Vaudeville Theatres

BY

Norman H. Schneider

With 34 Illustrations and 90 pages of Text

[No. 16.—The S. & C. Series. Price 1/6 net.]

THE FIREMAN'S GUIDE
AND HANDBOOK ON THE
CARE OF BOILERS

BY

KARL P. DAHLSTROM, M.E.

[No. 17.—The S. & C. Series. Price 1/6 net.]

A B C
OF THE
STEAM ENGINE
AND
AUTOMATIC GOVERNOR

Six scale drawings of a High Speed Steam Engine and Automatic Governor. Each part is given in detail with its name and number for easy reference, with description. With a chapter on Lubrication and other practical information.

BY

J. P. LISK, M.E.

[No. 18.—The S. & C. Series. Price 1/6 net.]

SIMPLE
SOLDERING

BOTH
HARD AND SOFT

Together with Descriptions
of Inexpensive Home
Made Apparatus Necessary
for the Art.

By

EDWARD THATCHER

Instructor of
Decorative Metal Work
Columbia University
New York

52 Illustrations and
76 pages of Text.

[No. 19.—The S. & C. Series. Price 1/6 net.]

THE CARE AND MANAGEMENT OF
IGNITION ACCUMULATORS
AND
Electric Light for the Million

CONTAINING

Practical information on the Charging and Repairing of Motor Cycle,
Motor Car, and other similar Ignition Accumulators. Also
the adaptation of a slightly larger genus to a unique
system of Electric Lighting

BY

HAROLD H. U. CROSS

With 12 Illustrations and 66 pages of Text

CONTENTS

The Charging of Accumulators—The Repairing of Accumulators—The Accumulator in the Home

[No. 20.—The S. & C. Series. Price 1/6 net.]

A Key
TO THE
Theory and Methods
OF
Linear Perspective

BY

CHARLES W. DYMOND, F.S.A.

With 16 Illustrations in 6 Plates, and 32 pages of Text.

The aim of the author of this brief treatise has been to include, within the smallest possible compass, everything that is required to convey to a reader, whose time is limited, a competent knowledge of the theory and the rudiments of the practice of drawing in perspective.

[No. 21.—The S. & C. Series. Price 1/6 net.]

ELEMENTS OF
TELEPHONY

BY

ARTHUR CROTCH

Silver Medallist and Honoursman in Telegraphy, and Honoursman in Telephony, City and Guilds of London Institute, sometime Lecturer in these subjects at the Municipal Technical Schools, Norwich

With 51 Illustrations and 90 pages of Text

[No. 22.—The S. & C. Series. Price 1/6 net.]

THE GYROSCOPE
An Experimental Study

FROM SPINNING TOP TO MONORAIL

BY

V. E. JOHNSON, M.A.

Author of "The Theory and Practice of Model Aeroplanes."
Formerly Exhibitioner of Magdalene College, Cambridge.

With 34 Illustrations and 40 pages of text.

[No. 23.—The S. & C. Series. Price 1/6 net.]

THE
CORLISS ENGINE

BY
JOHN T. HENTHORN

AND

ITS MANAGEMENT

BY
CHARLES D. THURBER

With 22 Illustrations and 95 pages of Text.

CONTENTS:

Introductory and Historical—Steam Jacketing—Indicator Cards—The Governor—Valve Gear and Eccentric—Valve Setting—Table for Laps of Steam Valve—Lubrication—Discussion of the Air Pump and its Management—Care of Main Driving Gears—Best Lubricator for Main Driving Gears—Heating of Mills by Exhaust Steam—Engine Foundations—Diagrams and Templets for Foundations—Materials for Foundations—Proportions of Corliss Engines—Horse-power and General Dimensions—Principal Dimensions of Corliss Engines.

[No. 24.—The S. & C. Series. Price 1/6 net.]

Operator's Handbook of
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY

A Simple Treatise upon the Theory and Working
of Commercial Wireless Telegraphy for the
Assistance of Intending Wireless
Operators

BY

C. K. P. EDEN, B.Sc., etc.

Consulting Engineer for Wireless Telegraphy Installations
also Electrotherapeutic and Radiography Specialist.

In the Press.

CONTENTS.

Detectors—Transmitters—Tuning Apparatus—Wireless
Station Equipment—Aerials and Earths—Small
Power Experimental Apparatus.

[No. 25.—The S. & C. Series. Price 1/6 net.]

WIRING HOUSES
FOR
THE ELECTRIC LIGHT

BY

NORMAN H. SCHNEIDER

With 44 Illustrations and 86 pages of Text

[No. 26.—The S. & C. Series. Price 1/6 net.]

LOW VOLTAGE
Electric Lighting
WITH THE
STORAGE BATTERY

SPECIALLY APPLICABLE TO COUNTRY HOUSES,
FARMS, SMALL SETTLEMENTS, YACHTS, ETC.

BY

NORMAN H. SCHNEIDER

23 Illustrations and 85 pages of Text

[No. 27.—The S. & C. Series. Price 1/6 net.]

PRACTICAL
SILO CONSTRUCTION

A TREATISE

Illustrating and Explaining the most Simple and Easiest Practical Methods
of Constructing Concrete Silos of all types; with Unpatented Forms
and Molds. The Data, Information and Working Drawings
given in this book will enable the Concrete Builder to
successfully construct any of the most practical
types of Concrete Silos in use to-day

BY

A. A. HOUGHTON

Author of "Concrete from Sand Molds," "Ornamental Concrete Without Molds," etc., etc.

18 FULL PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS

New York
THE NORMAN W. HENLEY PUBLISHING CO.
London
E. & F. N. SPON, Ltd., 57 HAYMARKET
1911

[No. 28.—The S. & C. Series. Price 1/6 net.]

MOLDING CONCRETE CHIMNEYS
SLATE & ROOF TILES

A PRACTICAL TREATISE

Explanatory of the Construction of Block and Monolithic Types
of Concrete Chimneys, with easily constructed Molds for
same. The Construction of Monolithic Concrete
Roofs, also the Molding of Concrete Slate,
Roof Tiles and Slabs, are fully
treated

BY

A. A. HOUGHTON

Author of "Concrete from Sand Molds," "Ornamental Concrete Without Molds," etc., etc.

15 FULL PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS

New York
THE NORMAN W. HENLEY PUBLISHING CO.
London
E. & F. N. SPON, Ltd., 57 HAYMARKET
1911

[No. 29.—The S. & C. Series. Price 1/6 net.]

MOLDING & CURING
ORNAMENTAL CONCRETE

A PRACTICAL TREATISE

Covering the Various Methods of Preparing the Molds and
Filling with the Concrete Mixture; Remedying Defects
in the Cast; Surface Treatment for various effects;
the proper Proportions and Preparation of the
Concrete, and the best Methods of thoroughly
Curing the Work

BY

A. A. HOUGHTON

Author of "Concrete from Sand Molds," "Ornamental Concrete Without Molds," etc., etc.

5 FULL PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS

New York
THE NORMAN W. HENLEY PUBLISHING CO.
London
E. & F. N. SPON, Ltd., 57 HAYMARKET
1911

[No. 30.—The S. & C. Series. Price 1/6 net.]

CONCRETE WALL FORMS

A PRACTICAL TREATISE

Explanatory of the Construction of all types of Wall Forms, Clamps, Separators and Spacers for Reinforcement. Full Details and Working Drawings of an Automatic Wall Clamp are given, with the operation of same on all styles of Walls. Foundations, Retaining Walls, Placing Floor Joints, Molding Water Tables and Window Ledges, as well as Molding Fire-proof Floors and Preparing Foundations for Concrete Walls, are also fully treated

BY

A. A. HOUGHTON

Author of "Concrete from Sand Molds," "Ornamental Concrete Without Molds," etc., etc.

16 FULL PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS

New York
THE NORMAN W. HENLEY PUBLISHING CO.
London
E. & F. N. SPON, Ltd., 57 HAYMARKET
1911

[No. 31.—The S. & C. Series. Price 1/6 net.]

CONCRETE MONUMENTS
MAUSOLEUMS
AND BURIAL VAULTS

A PRACTICAL TREATISE

Explanatory of the Molding of various types of Concrete Monuments, with the Construction of Molds for same. Lettering and Ornamental Effects, with simple methods of securing the desired results, are fully treated. Plans and Designs for Mausoleums and Burial Vaults are given, with complete Details of Construction

BY

A. A. HOUGHTON

Author of "Concrete from Sand Molds," "Ornamental Concrete Without Molds," etc., etc.

18 FULL PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS

New York
THE NORMAN W. HENLEY PUBLISHING CO.
London
E. & F. N. SPON, Ltd., 57 HAYMARKET
1911

[No. 32.—The S. & C. Series. Price 1/6 net.]

CONCRETE
FLOORS & SIDEWALKS

A PRACTICAL TREATISE

Explaining the Molding of Concrete Floor and Sidewalk Units with Plain and Ornamental Surfaces, also the Construction of Plain and Reinforced Monolithic Floors and Sidewalks. Complete Instructions are given for all classes of this work, with Illustrations of the easily constructed Molds for Diamond, Hexagonal and Octagonal Floor Tile

BY

A. A. HOUGHTON

Author of "Concrete from Sand Molds," "Ornamental Concrete Without Molds," etc., etc.

8 FULL PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS

New York
THE NORMAN W. HENLEY PUBLISHING CO.
London
E. & F. N. SPON, Ltd., 57 HAYMARKET
1911

[No. 33.—The S. & C. Series. Price 1/6 net.]

MOLDING CONCRETE
BATH TUBS, AQUARIUMS AND
NATATORIUMS

A PRACTICAL TREATISE

Explaining the Molding in Concrete of Various Styles of Bath Tubs, Laundry Trays, etc., with Easily Constructed Molds for the purpose. The Molding of Aquariums and Natatoriums, as well as the Water-proofing Methods used for same, are fully treated

BY

A. A. HOUGHTON

16 FULL PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS

New York
THE NORMAN W. HENLEY PUBLISHING CO.
London
E. & F. N. SPON, Ltd., 57 HAYMARKET
1911

[No. 39.—The S. & C. Series. Price 1/6 net.]

NATURAL STABILITY
AND
THE PARACHUTE PRINCIPLE
IN
AEROPLANES

BY

W. LeMAITRE

Hon. Sec., Aeroplane Building and Flying Society

With 34 Illustrations and 48 pages of Text

Preface—The Importance of Stability—Speed as a Means of Stability—The Low Centre of Gravity—Short Span and Area—Variable Speed and the Parachute Principle—The Design which fulfils the Conditions.

[No. 40.—The S. & C. Series. Price 1/6 net.]

BUILDERS' QUANTITIES

BY

HORACE M. LEWIS

Associate Institution of Municipal and County Engineers
Member of Royal Sanitary Institute
Lecturer on Builders' Quantities, Poole School of Technology

CONTENTS

General Introduction—How to Measure Areas, with worked Examples—Methods of Measurement: Excavator—Sewers and House Drains—Bricklayer—Reinforced Concrete—Mason—Slater—Slate Mason—Tiler—Stone, Tiling and Slating—Plasterer—Carpenter—Joiner and Ironmonger—Smith and Founder—Hot Water System—- Lighting-Bells—Plumber—Painter, Glazier and Paperhanger—Examples of Billing.

With 6 Illustrations and 54 pages of Text

This work is intended to give an elementary knowledge of the subject of Builders' Quantities, and to meet the want for a cheap yet reliable handbook, within the reach of every building student and all engaged in the Building Trade. With this work any one connected with the Trade can measure up efficiently according to the customary methods of measurement, in the "London Standard."

[THE S. & C. SERIES]

Uniform, in cloth, Price 1s. 6d. net each.

E. & F. N. SPON, Ltd., LONDON.