28 OCTOBER 1922, Page 25

RADIO FOR EVERYBODY. By Austin C. Lescarboura. (Methuen. 7s. 6d.

net.)—" Radio " is the American term for what in this country is usually called " wireless." This read- able and well-illustrated account of its marvels, written by the managing editor of the Scientific American, has been edited for the British public by Mr. R. L. Smith-Rose, of the National Physical Laboratory. Mr. Smith-Rose has anglicized many American terms, and has written a new chapter on the prospects of " broadcasting " in this country. Those interested in this novelty will here find a clear account of its details and practical working.