"This compilation will provide ready reference for potential toxicity of chemicals found in the workplace, and should be useful to occupational health physicians, industrial hygienists, toxicologists, and researchers." Alphabetical arrangement by substances. Entries include such details as molecular weight, Wiswesser Line Notation, synonyms, and reference from which data about toxicity derived. Miscellaneous appendixes, including one titled Aquatic toxicity. Bibliographic references.

'Old Flies in New Dresses' is a unique book that is intended to be used as a guide for providing scientifically accurate depiction of fishing flies often used by fishermen at that era—written by Charles Edward Walker, who happens to be an entomologist.