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
A Complete List of the S. & C. Series of Books by E. & F. N. Spon, January 1912, by E. & F. N. Spon.
Whole book · 39 sections
THE S. & C. SERIES
Uniform, in cloth, Price 1s. 6d. net each.
- 1. Modern Primary Batteries. By N. H. Schneider.
- 2. How to Install Electric Bells, Annunciators and Alarms. By N. H. Schneider.
- 3. Electrical Circuits and Diagrams, Part I. By N. H. Schneider.
- 4. Electrical Circuits and Diagrams, Part II. By N. H. Schneider.
- 5. Experimenting with Induction Coils. By N. H. Schneider (H. S. Norrie).
- 6. The Study of Electricity for Beginners. By N. H. Schneider.
- 7. Dry Batteries, how to make and Use them. By A Dry Battery Expert.
- 8. Electric Gas Lighting. By N. H. Schneider.
- 9. Model Steam Engine Design. By R. M. de Vignier.
- 10. Inventions, how to Protect, Sell and Buy Them. By F. B. Wright.
- 11. Making Wireless Outfits. By N. Harrison.
- 12. Wireless Telephone Construction. By N. Harrison.
- 13. Practical Electrics; a Universal Handy Book on Everyday Electrical Matters.
- 14. How to Build a 20-foot Bi-plane Glider. By A. P. Morgan.
- 15. The Model Vaudeville Theatre. By N. H. Schneider.
- 16. The Fireman's Guide; a Handbook on the Care of Boilers. By K. P. Dahlstrom.
- 17. A.B.C. of the Steam Engine, with a Description of the Automatic Governor. By J. P. Lisk.
- 18. Simple Soldering, both Hard and Soft. By E. Thatcher.
- 19. Ignition Accumulators, their Care and Management. By H. H. U. Cross.
- 20. Key to Linear Perspective. By C. W. Dymond, F.S.A..
- 21. Elements of Telephony. By Arthur Crotch.
- 22. Experimental Study of the Gyroscope. By V. E. Johnson, M.A..
- 23. The Corliss Engine. By J. T. Henthorn.
- 24. Wireless Telegraphy for Intending Operators. By C. K. P. Eden.
- 25. Wiring Houses for the Electric Light. By N. H. Schneider.
- 26. Low Voltage Electric Lighting with the Storage Battery. By N. H. Schneider.
- 27. Practical Silo Construction in Concrete. By A. A. Houghton.
- 28. Molding Concrete Chimneys, Slate and Roof Tiles. By A. A. Houghton.
- 29. Molding and Curing Ornamental Concrete. By A. A. Houghton.
- 30. Concrete Wall Forms. By A. A. Houghton.
- 31. Concrete Monuments, Mausoleums and Burial Vaults. By A. A. Houghton.
- 32. Concrete Floors and Sidewalks. By A. A. Houghton.
- 33. Molding Concrete Bath Tubs, Aquariums and Natatoriums. By A. A. Houghton.
- 34 to 38 inclusive. Works on Concrete Structures, by A. A. Houghton, and now in the Press.
- 39. Natural Stability and the Parachute Principle in Aeroplanes. By W. LeMaitre.
- 40. Builders' Quantities. By H. M. Lewis.
E. & F. N. SPON, Ltd., LONDON.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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
INVENTIONS How to Protect, Sell, and Buy Them
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
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
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
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
THE FIREMAN'S GUIDE AND HANDBOOK ON THE CARE OF BOILERS
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
- 1. Modern Primary Batteries. By N. H. Schneider.
- 2. How to Install Electric Bells, Annunciators and Alarms. By N. H. Schneider.
- 3. Electrical Circuits and Diagrams, Part I. By N. H. Schneider.
- 4. Electrical Circuits and Diagrams, Part II. By N. H. Schneider.
- 5. Experimenting with Induction Coils. By N. H. Schneider (H. S. Norrie).
- 6. The Study of Electricity for Beginners. By N. H. Schneider.
- 7. Dry Batteries, how to make and Use them. By A Dry Battery Expert.
- 8. Electric Gas Lighting. By N. H. Schneider.
- 9. Model Steam Engine Design. By R. M. de Vignier.
- 10. Inventions, how to Protect, Sell and Buy Them. By F. B. Wright.
- 11. Making Wireless Outfits. By N. Harrison.
- 12. Wireless Telephone Construction. By N. Harrison.
- 13. Practical Electrics; a Universal Handy Book on Everyday Electrical Matters.
- 14. How to Build a 20-foot Bi-plane Glider. By A. P. Morgan.
- 15. The Model Vaudeville Theatre. By N. H. Schneider.
- 16. The Fireman's Guide; a Handbook on the Care of Boilers. By K. P. Dahlstrom.
- 17. A.B.C. of the Steam Engine, with a Description of the Automatic Governor. By J. P. Lisk.
- 18. Simple Soldering, both Hard and Soft. By E. Thatcher.
- 19. Ignition Accumulators, their Care and Management. By H. H. U. Cross.
- 20. Key to Linear Perspective. By C. W. Dymond, F.S.A..
- 21. Elements of Telephony. By Arthur Crotch.
- 22. Experimental Study of the Gyroscope. By V. E. Johnson, M.A..
- 23. The Corliss Engine. By J. T. Henthorn.
- 24. Wireless Telegraphy for Intending Operators. By C. K. P. Eden.
- 25. Wiring Houses for the Electric Light. By N. H. Schneider.
- 26. Low Voltage Electric Lighting with the Storage Battery. By N. H. Schneider.
- 27. Practical Silo Construction in Concrete. By A. A. Houghton.
- 28. Molding Concrete Chimneys, Slate and Roof Tiles. By A. A. Houghton.
- 29. Molding and Curing Ornamental Concrete. By A. A. Houghton.
- 30. Concrete Wall Forms. By A. A. Houghton.
- 31. Concrete Monuments, Mausoleums and Burial Vaults. By A. A. Houghton.
- 32. Concrete Floors and Sidewalks. By A. A. Houghton.
- 33. Molding Concrete Bath Tubs, Aquariums and Natatoriums. By A. A. Houghton.
- 34 to 38 inclusive. Works on Concrete Structures, by A. A. Houghton, and now in the Press.
- 39. Natural Stability and the Parachute Principle in Aeroplanes. By W. LeMaitre.
- 40. Builders' Quantities. By H. M. Lewis.
E. & F. N. SPON, Ltd., LONDON.