James Oppenheim's "Wild Oats" is a compelling exploration of human desire, societal constraints, and the quest for personal freedom. Written in the early 20th century, the novel intertwines lush imagery with a lyrical style that reflects the influence of literary modernism. Engaging with themes of love, ambition, and the burgeoning sense of individualism during the Progressive Era, Oppenheim deftly navigates the complexities of urban life, thereby creating a vibrant tapestry that mirrors t...

Sweet Edith! Just seventeen—seventeen years in the heart of the deep city—and yet a simple and innocent and quiet life. Public school, shorthand school, the job in the clothing business—her few friends, her two brothers, her ailing mother. She had had a taste of theater; she had gone to night school; she sometimes attended a lecture, or a meeting of the people at Cooper Union. But thus far, though the wild city whirled like a cyclone about her, with its Broadway, its Bowery, its crime and ...

The origin of the new psychology, with its technic universally known as psycho-analysis, lies in the effort which man has always made to cure those ills “not of the body.” When we speak of the ills of the “soul,” we do not, however, mean that the mind is not a part of the body. We merely mean that there is a difference, for instance, between the illness that might arise from receiving bad news, and that which was caused, say, by being knocked down by a motor car. The first we call a mental...

"The Nine-Tenths" refers to the idea that a small elite (one-tenth) holds much of the wealth and power while the majority (nine-tenths) of society struggles in poverty and hardship. The novel focuses on the lives of laborers, particularly factory workers, and their struggles against exploitative working conditions, low wages, and the disparity between the wealthy few and the impoverished masses.Oppenheim's novel is a critique of the inequalities and injustices prevalent in society during t...

This pamphlet is an accessible introduction to the basic tenets of the psychological theories of Carl Gustav Jung.Alfred Adler and Carl Jung were the most prominent disciples of the founding father of psycho-analysis, Sigmund Freud. Both students eventually broke with Freud to follow their own paths. Adler’s primary focus was on the theory of the will to power, a concept developed from Nietsche. In contrast, Jung’s focused on the classification of psychological types based on the b...

Discover the heartbeat of American poetry through 101 Great American Poems — a carefully curated collection that spans centuries of voices.From the reflective verses of Anne Bradstreet to the bold rhythms of Langston Hughes, this anthology captures the soul of a nation through themes of love, loss, freedom, and hope. Tracing a journey from Puritan resolve to the artistic fervor of the Harlem Renaissance, these poems invite readers to explore America's evol...

The law of privilege is recognized as a fundamental right essential to the function of the rule of law. This book provides a comprehensive reference to legal professional privilege in both contentious and non-contentious contexts, addressing legal advice and litigation privilege, as well as privilege against self-incrimination and without prejudice privilege. Providing detailed coverage of the nature of privilege, how it arises, how it is lost, and its limits, the book begins with an outli...

The United Nations, whose specialized agencies were the subject of an Appendix to the 1958 edition of Oppenheim's International Law: Peace, has expanded beyond all recognition since its founding in 1945.This volume represents a study that is entirely new, but prepared in the way that has become so familiar over succeeding editions of Oppenheim. An authoritative and comprehensive study of the United Nations' legal practice, this volume covers the formal structures of the UN as it h...

This book assesses the politics and programs of the U.S. Export-Import Bank and their relevance to U.S. trade policy. Focusing on the direct loan program for large credits with maturities of more than five years, the authors evaluate the broad criteria employed by the Bank in its decision-making process and the resulting allocation of Bank resources. They also examine the distribution of Bank loans and subsidies across industries and relate this to key industry characteristics such as comp...

A sound understanding of legal professional privilege provides practitioners with a strategic advantage not to be underestimated. This authoritative text provides a comprehensive reference to legal privilege in both contentious and non-contentious contexts. This book addresses both legal advice and litigation privilege, as well as privilege against self-incrimination. With broad coverage of how it arises, how it is lost, and its limits, the book begins with an outline of the law and policy...

First published in 1986, the research for this book was originally undertaken by the authors at The Futures Group for the Office of Technology Assessment. This study assesses technology trade from the perspective of the competing supplier countries. This group was defined to include the United States, Japan, and Western Europe. Six Middle Eastern countries were selected for detailed review: Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia.

This anthology presents a selection of the best espionage novels from renowned authors, each contributing a distinctive voice to a genre that explores the shadows of international intrigue and undercover operations: 'The Secret Agent' - Joseph Conrad's exploration of anarchism and espionage in London sets a grim tone for spy literature, echoing the political tensions of the time. 'The 39 Steps' by John Buchan - In this adventure espionage classic Richard Hannay is buttonholed by an America...