Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere.In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author?The theme ...

The title "Gold and Incense" likely alludes to themes of wealth, temptation, and spirituality, drawing from biblical imagery and symbolism. The story may revolve around characters grappling with moral dilemmas, personal growth, and the pursuit of deeper spiritual understanding.Mark Guy Pearse's writing style is known for its warmth, sincerity, and ability to capture the nuances of human relationships and spiritual journeys. His novels often feature strong moral lessons woven into engaging ...

In "Gold and Incense," Mark Guy Pearse intricately weaves a narrative that reflects upon the profound themes of spirituality, wealth, and moral reckoning. Set against a backdrop reminiscent of historical salons and the rich tapestry of Biblical allegories, Pearse employs a lyrical prose style that resonates with both beauty and gravity. The text operates within a literary context that questions the intersection of materialism and faith, prompting readers to contemplate the true essence of ...

Australia's dirtiest habit is its addiction to coal. But is our dependence on it a road to prosperity or a dead end? Are we hooked for life? And who is profiting from our addiction?Former lobbyist and political insider Guy Pearse, media and politics commentator David McKnight and environment writer Bob Burton cut through the spin to expose the underbelly of an industry whose power continues to soar while its expansion feeds catastrophic climate change.They dissect the charm...

Australia's response to climate change must truly baffle outsiders. Why do our leaders pretend that they are leading the world in the battle against global warming? When do environmental risks outweigh economic benefits? Why dig deeper when the rest of the world is looking for alternatives to coal?Why do our leaders pretend that they are leading the world in the battle against global warming? When do environmental risks outweigh economic benefits? Why dig deeper ...

"Anarchism and Other Essays," Emma Goldman addresses a wide range of topics, offering her radical perspectives on social and political issues of her time. The essays cover themes such as anarchism, women's rights, labor struggles, individual freedom, and the critique of authority and hierarchy.Goldman's writing is characterized by its passionate advocacy for individual liberty and social justice. She passionately argues for the dismantling of oppressive institutions and advocates for a soc...

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First published in 1926, ‘Notes on Democracy’ is a bold and unflinching critique of democratic systems by H.L. Mencken. In this provocative work, Mencken examines the ideals and realities of democracy with his signature wit, sharp intellect, and unapologetic skepticism.Rather than celebrating the virtues of democratic governance, Mencken questions its core assumptions—particularly the belief in the wisdom and competence of the masses. He distinguishes between idealists who genuinely believ...

Beauty and the Beast is a magical tale of love, understanding, and triumph. Late one night a merchant becomes lost in the woods and stumbles upon a seemingly deserted castle. Hungry and tired, he enters the castle and finds a feast laid out on a grand table. Finding no one else in the castle, he eats the food himself. In the morning as he leaves he finds a beautiful rose bush in the garden and picks a single flower for his daughter Belle. Suddenly a beast appears and tells him he must die ...

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Edited and annotated by H.L.M., this is a selection from his out-of-print writings. They come mostly from books—the six installments of the Prejudices series, A Book of Burlesques, In Defense of Women, Notes on Democracy, Making a President, A Book of Calumny, Treatise on Right and Wrong—but there are also magazine and newspaper pieces that never got between covers (from the American Mercury, the Smart Set, and the

**"Not only an education but a joy. This is a book for the ages." --Rivka GalchenA monumental, canon-defining anthology of three centuries of American essays, from Cotton Mather and Benjamin Franklin to David Foster Wallace and Zadie Smith.**The essay form is an especially democratic one, and many of the essays Phillip Lopate has gathered here address themselves--sometimes critically--to American values. Even in those that don't, one can detect a subtext about being America...