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THE MACMILLAN STANDARD LIBRARY—Continued Hearn, Lafcadio JAPAN: AN ATTEMPT AT INTERPRETATION

"A thousand books have been written about Japan, but this one is one of the rarely precious volumes which opens the door to an intimate acquaintance with the wonderful people who command the attention of the world to-day."—Boston Herald.

Lyon, D. Everett HOW TO KEEP BEES FOR PROFIT

"A book which gives an insight into the life history of the bee family, pointing out the various methods by which bee-keeping may be made of increased interest and profit, as well as telling the novice how to start an apiary and care for it."—Country Life in America.

McLennan, John A MANUAL OF PRACTICAL FARMING

"No better adjective can be used in describing this book than the one included in the title " practical," for the author has placed before the reader in the simplest terms a means of assistance in the ordinary problems of farming."—National Nurseryman.

Mathews, Shailer THE CHURCH AND THE CHANGING ORDER

"The book throughout is characterized by good sense and restraint. ... A notable book and one that every Christian may read with profit."—The Living Church.

St. Maur, Kate V. A SELF-SUPPORTING HOME

"Each chapter is the detailed account of all the work necessary for one month in the vegetable garden, among the small fruits, with the fowls, guineas, rabbits, caries, and in every branch of husbandry to be met with on the small farm.—Louisville Courier-Journal.

Valentine, C. S. HOW TO KEEP HENS FOR PROFIT

"Those who have been looking for the reason why their poultry ven-tures were not yielding a fair profit, those who are just starting in the poultry business, and seasoned poultrymen will all find in it much of value."—Chicago Tribune. 8