Bringing together 34 flash fiction stories from 14 authors, SPARK offers a host of stories to thrill, move, and challenge fans of short-short fiction. A woman physically at war with her mother's legacy inside her own body, a young girl given a vision of a utopic past at the end of the world, a man psychically bonded to the living weapon for which he is the failsafe, a harem of "female" androids newly capable of questioning their subservient status—these are a few of the characters you'll m...

Crisis leadership can be the toughest type of leadership—and the most crucial to master. Whether the stakes are literally life-and-death or just feel that way, this is the essential guide to keeping your team at their best when things are at their worst.Successfully navigating a crisis doesn’t require an innate talent for high-pressure situations. It requires understanding why we act the way we do when business as usual is disrupted—and how to sta...

"Hours with the Ghosts or, Nineteenth Century Witchcraft" by Henry Ridgely Evans delves into the fascinating world of spiritualism and witchcraft that captivated the 19th century. The book explores various phenomena associated with ghostly encounters, séances, and the cultural fascination with the supernatural during this era. Evans presents a collection of anecdotes, personal experiences, and critical analyses of the practices that defined spiritualism, offering readers a glimpse into the...

City of God is an enduringly significant work in the history of Christian thought, by one of its central figuresWritten as an eloquent defence of the faith at a time when the Roman Empire was on the brink of collapse, this great theological and philosophical work by St Augustine, bishop of Hippo, examines the ancient pagan religions of Rome, the arguments of the Greek philosophers and the revelations of the Bible. Pointing the way forward to a citizenship that transcends w...

In "Hours with the Ghosts or, Nineteenth Century Witchcraft," Henry Ridgely Evans ventures into the intricate interplay between folklore, superstition, and the burgeoning interest in the paranormal that characterized the 19th century. This work combines thorough research with a narrative style that captivates readers, utilizing vivid descriptions and anecdotal evidence to explore themes of witchcraft, spiritualism, and the ghostly phenomena that entranced contemporary society. Evans presen...

The book is a collection of stories and accounts of alleged supernatural experiences, including apparitions, haunted houses, and spiritualism.Evans was a prominent writer and researcher in the field of psychical research, and "Hours with the Ghosts" reflects his interest in exploring the supernatural and paranormal phenomena of the late 19th century. The book covers a wide range of topics, from psychic mediums and seances to ghostly apparitions and haunted houses.One of the unique features...

Betrayed and deeply hurt in her past life, she is reborn with a burning determination to change her fate. Once weak and vulnerable, she transforms into a captivating and powerful figure in high society.With sharp intelligence and ruthless decisiveness, she makes those who wronged her pay the price while catching the attention of a mysterious man—someone with enough power to shake the entire city.Amid schemes, temptations, and power struggles, she builds her own empire, beco...

In Defense of Socrates is a compelling anthology that brings together critical and reflective narratives on the enduring themes of philosophy, ethics, and the quest for truth. This collection navigates the vast landscape of classical and modern thought, exploring the timeless endeavors of understanding virtue, justice, and the role of the philosopher in society. With works ranging from dialogues encapsulating the essence of Socratic questioning to narratives of moral introspection, the ant...

First published in 1897, "Hours with the Ghosts" (or, "Nineteenth Century Witchcraft") by Henry Ridgely Evans is a collection of investigations into the Phenomena of Spiritualism and Theosophy split into 2 parts, the first of which discusses spiritualism and related phenomena; the second part discusses Theosophy and Theosophists, including Helena Blavatsky.Excerpt from the Preface: "In this work the author has endeavored to give an accurate account of the lives and adv...

The very word magic has an alluring sound, and its practice as an art will probably never lose its attractiveness for people’s minds. But we must remember that there is a difference between the old magic and the new, and that both are separated by a deep chasm, which is a kind of color line, for though the latter develops from the former in a gradual and natural course of evolution, they are radically different in principle, and the new magic is irredeemably opposed to the assumptions upon...

In this essay, Henry David Thoreau expounds upon the virtues of a simple walk in the wild. One of his most read lectures, this piece was originally published in 1851.

Studies of the Occult: A 22-Volume Anthology is an extensive and meticulously curated collection that delves into the enigmatic realms of the occult, spanning centuries of esoteric literature. This anthology melds various literary styles, from scholarly treatises and compelling narratives to vividly detailed eyewitness accounts, thereby covering a broad spectrum of themes such as mysticism, supernatural phenomena, and folklore. Each volume stands as a testament to humanity's enduring fasci...