For readers of Russian, the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR) in Dubna has just produced the second issue of its Information and Biographical Guide. Including 680 short biographical summaries of the scientists who created JINR and who have worked or are working there, the book profiles specialists in physics, mathematics, chemistry, radiobiology and engineering from more than 20 countries. It is a thorough compilation of JINR history, scientific discoveries, prizes and literature about the Institute and its scientists. Enquiries should be addressed to the editor, M G Shafranova, at shafran@sunse.jinr.ru; fax +7 09621 65767.
