et this need a number of books intended to inspire boys and girls
to look forward to taking their places as home-builders and responsible
citizens of a great Christian democracy and to intelligently choose
their task in it are prepared or in preparation. The following are now
ready:

_Problems of Boyhood_ (Johnson). A series of chapters discussing
matters of supreme interest to boys and girls, but presented from
the point of view of the boy. A splendid preparation for efficiency
in all life's relationships.

_Lives Worth Living_ (Peabody). A series of studies of important
women, biblical and modern, representing different phases of life
and introducing the opportunity to discuss the possibilities of
effective womanhood in the modern world.

_The Third and Fourth Generation_ (Downing). A series of studies in
heredity based upon studies of phenomena in the natural world and
leading up to important historical facts and inferences in the
human world.

ADULT GROUP

The Biblical studies assigned to the high-school period are in most
cases adaptable to adult class work. There are other volumes, however,
intended only for the adult group, which also includes the young people
beyond the high-school age. They are as follows:

_The Life of Christ_ (Burton and Mathews). A careful historical
study of the life of Christ from the four gospels, with copious
notes, reading references, maps, etc.

_What Jesus Taught_ (Slaten). This book develops an unusual but
stimulating method of teaching groups of students in colleges,
Christian associations, and churches. After a swift survey of the
material and spiritual environment of Jesus this book suggests
outlines for _discussions_ of his teaching on such topics as
civilization, hate, war and non-resistance, democracy, religion,
and similar topics. Can be effectively used by laymen as well as
professional leaders.

_Great Men of the Christian Church_ (Walker). A series of
delightful biographies of men who have been influential in great
crises in the history of the church.

_Christian Faith for Men of Today_ (Cook). A re-interpretation of
old doctrines in the light of modern attitudes.

_Social Duties from the Christian Point of View_ (Henderson).
Practical studies in the fundamental social relationships which
make up life in th