The Book Department Mirror

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jul 9, 1908

The Book Department Mirror

Being a Reflection of Interesting Happenings and Notes on Our Publications. Conducted by the Book Department of the Review and Herald Publishing Association.

¶ Apropos of the “Revival of the Book Work,” we have sent out about ten tons and a half of books since the first of June. Is this not good evidence of a revival?

¶ Speaking of sending out such a large amount of books, reminds us of the fact that we have nearly sold out the first edition (10,000 copies) of the new “Steps to Christ.” This little guide-book to Christian experience is proving the help that it was intended to be, and there is not one who would not be benefited by reading it. A very serviceable style for workers is found in the red flexible leather binding, which sells for $1, post-paid. The other bindings are gilt, $1; cloth, $.60; paper, $.30.

¶ Children are often the means of bringing the light of truth to their parents. One worker was visiting a home when the little girl came in, and said, “Mama, which day is the seventh? My teacher says Sunday, but I have a book which says Saturday, and I found that the calendar also gives Saturday as the seventh.” The “New Testament Primer” is a book that appeals to the children. The Bible doctrines of the Sabbath, baptism, and other important subjects are woven into the New Testament stories in a way that can not but implant true principles in the young minds. Prices, cloth, $.60; board, $.35.

¶ “The gospel is to be bound up with principles of true health reform. Christianity is to be brought into the practical life.”—Mrs. E. G. White.

¶ In the new pamphlet entitled, “The Tobacco Habit,” Dr. D. H. Kress goes thoroughly into the question of the use of tobacco, and appeals to those addicted to the habit from a physical as well as a moral standpoint. Under the title, “How to Get Rid of the Habit,” the author says, “Pepper, mustard, and flesh-foods all act as predisposing causes of the tobacco habit. . . . A diet free from flesh-foods is bound to result in a decreased desire for both alcoholic drinks and tobacco.” Every suggestion will be found practical and substantiated by actual experience. Price, 5 cents, post-paid.

¶ “The Bible Text-Book” is one of the handiest volumes which we issue. Its arrangement makes it accessible for both reference and study. Those texts which you know so well, but just can’t locate at the proper time, will be easily found if you have the Bible Text-Book in your pocket. Forty-nine different subjects covering over two hundred pages give the possessor of this little volume an enormous amount of information in a small compass. Size, 3½ x 6 inches, and only ⅜ of an inch thick. Prices, cloth, $.30; leather, $.50.

¶ One of our lady canvassers recently took orders for $27 worth of books in one day. Three of these orders were from clergymen. What book? O, that “heaven-sent torchlight,” “Great Controversy.” Don’t you suppose that you could interest some of your neighbors in this book? Think of the truths which it contains. Prophecies which are fulfilling before our very eyes, warnings against being deceived by the sophistries of Satan, and other subjects so important at this time. Perhaps you could buy one yourself and loan it. Prices, marbled, $2.75; library, $3.75; morocco, $4.75.

¶ Any of the publications mentioned on this page may be ordered through any State tract society, publishing house, or direct from Review and Herald Publishing Association, Takoma Park, Washington, D. C., New York City, or Battle Creek, Mich.