Planets for Man review by Stephen Dole and Isaac Asimov
A critique of the RAND based study Planets for Man. The review notes the book explores habitable planets beyond Earth, discusses life-support needs, and estimates nearby habitable spheres. It questions travel times and speeds, citing relativity and the impracticality of multi‑generational space journeys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen H. Dole
Isaac Asimov
Methuen Aid Co Ltd
Moon
Mars
Venus
Earth
Rand Corporation
Jis
Alpha Centauri
Slaughter of the Innocents and the Great Extinction
A critical review edited by A. J. Marshall surveys Australia’s rapid fauna and flora loss since 1788. It highlights extinct marsupials and birds, numerous endangered mammals, forest and soil destruction, and calls for active conservation led by public support and rational resource use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Dr Webb
Australia
Queensland
South Australia
Turner
Webb
Messrs
Worrell
Hiscock
Pollard
Scntt
Hive
Amis the moralist The Anti Death League review
Kingsley Amis probes modern malaise in The Anti Death League a thriller that doubles as a morality study The plot centers on a camp and Operation Apollo a hoax engineered for psychological warfare while a spy hunt and a plan to destroy a priory escalate The book contrasts Christian doubt rational inquiry and rebellious courage in a period of mass violence and media brainwashing with Major Ayscue Major Venables Captain Hunter and others facing meaninglessness and moral choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayscue
Kingsley Amis
England
Anti-Death League
Paul Tillich
Amis
Major Venables
Captain Ross-Donaldson
Captain Hunter
Churchill
Tillich
Hunter
Winged Victory and Serendip: 1930s Young Readers Books
A British review summarizes Winged Victory by Elizabeth Grey detailing Amy Johnson’s 1930 Croydon flight and praises its objective portrayal. It also covers The Three Princes of Serendip by Elizabeth Jamisen Hodges and The Loner by Ester Wier, noting each work’s appeal, themes, and exemplary characterizations for readers aged 9 and up.
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Amy Johson
Elizabeth Grey
Constable Young Books
Serendip
Elizebeth Jamisen Hodges
Loner
Ester Wier
Amy Johnson
Amy
Ceylon
Sealanes
Montana
David
Boss
Anthony Maitland
What Manner Of Man Lerone Bennett lauds King's role
A critique of Lerone Bennett’s What Manner Of Man assesses Martin Luther King Jr as a symbol and leader. It notes King's public gaze, moral stance, and nonviolent method while outlining Bennett’s praise, humanizing King and warning against racial violence if leadership falters. It comments on King's speaking craft, dedication, and contrasts with rivals, concluding Bennett supports King as a tide marker for progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Alabama
Lerone Bennett
Washington
Bennett
United States
James Baldwins
Fontana Books and Thrillers on Offer
A catalog of new and notable paperbacks with titles including Fontana Books Beyond the Chind Win by Bernard Fergusson Alse Bunny Lake Is Missing by Evelyn Piper The End of Solomon Grundy The 31st February Nurse at St Catherine's The House of the Hawke by W C Tuttle. Describes authors, brief plots, and first publication years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fontana Books
Chind
Win
Bernard Fergusson
Alse
Wingate
Burma
Bunny Lake
Evelyn Piper
Babg
Solomon Grundy
Jullian Symons
ST Catherine’s
Maysie Greig
W. C. Tuttle
el Sicomore Ranch
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Man In Space
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A. J. Marshall
Heinemann
London
Melbourne
Moralist
Maurice Dunlevy
THE
Gollancz
Berenice Eastman
Croydon
Green Door
Appointment Framing CO
Lorn Road
Queanbeva
John Lleonart
What Manner OF Man
George Allen
Unawin
Price
Martin Luther King
New Guinea
E. K. Pisk
Australian National University
Ramson
Marianal University
G. L. Kristianson
Reformed
Servicemen's League
Len Queiphton
Ipcress
Fred Hoyle
Tess van Sommers
Sydney
Miss van Sommers
Pix
NEW Sun Books
Geoif
Try Dutton
Harold Hickling
Ats Cheshires
Garema Place
Canberra
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