This book treats of the psychology of relaxation and the methods to escape from Stress of the modern life.“Some of us manage to escape neurasthenia, but few of us are free from fatigue, chronic or acute. We hear with amazement now and again someone say "I was never tired in my life." Surely under normal conditions we ought not to be so tired as we are, nor tired so often. Under these circumstances a new interest has suddenly awakened in relaxation. The psychology of it is yet unwri...

The history of mankind for thousands of years has been a history of incessant warfare and the new economic and industrial conditions which have made war irrational are not more than about one hundred years old, while the human brain is practically the same old brain of our fathers and forefathers, deeply stamped with ancestral traits and primitive instincts, which cannot thus suddenly be outgrown. It is society which has suddenly changed, not the units of society.Ever since the war ...

The following work is devoted to an account of the characteristics of crowds. Organized crowds have always played an important part in the life of peoples, but this part has never been of such moment as at present. The substitution of the unconscious action of crowds for the conscious activity of individuals is one of the principal characteristics of the present age. Crowds, doubtless, are always unconscious, but this very unconsciousness is perhaps one of the secrets of their strength. In...

This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘The Shape of Things to Come’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of H. G. Wells’.Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Wells includes original annotations and illustr...

Loafers, loungers, and malingers of the world, this is your manifesto. Though it may sound like little more than a slacker's bill of rights, Paul Lafargue's The Right to Be Lazy is actually a carefully considered philosophical defense of a life free of the demands of labor that is carried out purely in the service of capitalism. The thinker was true to his belief system, dying in a joint suicide pact with his wife (who happened to be Karl Marx's daughter) at the age of 69 to avoid burdenin...

Herbert George Wells, better known as H. G. Wells, was an English writer best known for such science fiction novels as The Time Machine, The War of the Worlds, The Invisible Man and The Island of Doctor Moreau. He was a prolific writer of both fiction and non-fiction, and produced works in many different genres, including contemporary novels, history, and social commentary. He was also an outspoken socialist. His later works become increasingly political and didactic, and only his early sc...

Mr. Haldane’s Daedalus has set forth an attractive picture of the future as it may become through the use of scientific discoveries to promote human happiness. Much as I should like to agree with his forecast, a long experience of statesmen and governments has made me somewhat sceptical. I am compelled to fear that science will be used to promote the power of dominant groups, rather than to make men happy. Icarus, having been taught to fly by his father Daedalus, was destroyed by his rashn...

In 'Imperial Germany & the Industrial Revolution' by Thorstein Veblen, the author delves into the economic and social changes brought about by industrialization in Germany during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Veblen's analytical and critical approach to understanding the impact of industrialization on society adds depth to the discussion of the period. The book is written in a scholarly and academic style, presenting detailed research and analysis of the economic transformations ...

In "The Inside Story of the Peace Conference," Emile Joseph Dillon offers an incisive analysis of the Paris Peace Conference of 1919, unearthing the intricate negotiations that shaped the aftermath of World War I. This work is particularly noteworthy for its journalistic clarity, drawing upon Dillon's firsthand experiences and keen observations to vividly recount the myriad political maneuvers and ideologies at play. The narrative traverses the complexities of international diplomacy, high...

First published in 1904, "Anticipations" is an attempt by H. G. Wells in 1901 to make predictions about the future, especially concerning technological and scientific progress. It offers an interesting look at the technological achievements of the 20th century, with Wells reflecting on some of the less attractive characteristics of a world we have grown beyond, as well as offering a keen insight into social dynamics and the progress it directs. "Anticipations" unsurprisingly presents a fas...