Daedalus, or Science and the Future. ByJ. B. S. Haldane, Reader in Biochemistry, University of Cambridge.Seventh impression.
“A fascinating and daring little book.”—Westminster Gazette.“The essay is brilliant, sparkling with wit and bristling with challenges.”—British Medical Journal.“Predicts the most startling changes.”—Morning Post.
“A fascinating and daring little book.”—Westminster Gazette.“The essay is brilliant, sparkling with wit and bristling with challenges.”—British Medical Journal.
“Predicts the most startling changes.”—Morning Post.
Callinicus, a Defence of Chemical Warfare. ByJ. B. S. Haldane.Second impression.
“Mr Haldane’s brilliant study.”—Times Leading Article.“A book to be read by every intelligent adult.”—Spectator.“This brilliant little monograph.”—Daily News.
“Mr Haldane’s brilliant study.”—Times Leading Article.“A book to be read by every intelligent adult.”—Spectator.“This brilliant little monograph.”—Daily News.
Icarus, or the Future of Science. ByBertrand Russell,F.R.S.Fourth impression.
“Utter pessimism.”—Observer.“Mr Russell refuses to believe that the progress of Science must be a boon to mankind.”—Morning Post.“A stimulating book, that leaves one not at all discouraged.”—Daily Herald.
“Utter pessimism.”—Observer.“Mr Russell refuses to believe that the progress of Science must be a boon to mankind.”—Morning Post.“A stimulating book, that leaves one not at all discouraged.”—Daily Herald.
What I Believe.ByBertrand Russell,F.R.S.Third impression.
“One of the most brilliant and thought-stimulating little books I have read—a better book even thanIcarus.”—Nation.“Simply and brilliantly written.”—Nature.“In stabbing sentences he punctures the bubble of cruelty, envy, narrowness, and ill-will which those in authority call their morals.”—New Leader.
“One of the most brilliant and thought-stimulating little books I have read—a better book even thanIcarus.”—Nation.“Simply and brilliantly written.”—Nature.“In stabbing sentences he punctures the bubble of cruelty, envy, narrowness, and ill-will which those in authority call their morals.”—New Leader.
Tantalus, or the Future of Man. ByF. C. S. Schiller,D.Sc., Fellow of Corpus Christi College, Oxford.Second impression.
“They are all (Daedalus,Icarus, andTantalus) brilliantly clever, and they supplement or correct one another.”—Dean Inge, inMorning Post. “Immensely valuable and infinitely readable.”—Daily News.“The book of the week.”—Spectator.
“They are all (Daedalus,Icarus, andTantalus) brilliantly clever, and they supplement or correct one another.”—Dean Inge, inMorning Post. “Immensely valuable and infinitely readable.”—Daily News.“The book of the week.”—Spectator.
Cassandra, or the Future of the British Empire. ByF. C. S. Schiller,D.Sc.
“We commend it to the complacent of all parties.”—Saturday Review.“The book is small, but very, very weighty; brilliantly written, it ought to be read by all shades of politicians and students of politics.”—Yorkshire Post.“Yet another addition to that bright constellation of pamphlets.”—Spectator.
“We commend it to the complacent of all parties.”—Saturday Review.“The book is small, but very, very weighty; brilliantly written, it ought to be read by all shades of politicians and students of politics.”—Yorkshire Post.“Yet another addition to that bright constellation of pamphlets.”—Spectator.
Quo Vadimus?Glimpses of the Future. ByE. E. Fournier d’Albe,D.Sc.,Second Impression.
“A wonderful vision of the future. A book that will be talked about.”—Daily Graphic.“A remarkable contribution to a remarkable series.”—Manchester Dispatch.“Interesting and singularly plausible.”—Daily Telegraph.
“A wonderful vision of the future. A book that will be talked about.”—Daily Graphic.“A remarkable contribution to a remarkable series.”—Manchester Dispatch.“Interesting and singularly plausible.”—Daily Telegraph.
Thrasymachus, the Future of Morals. ByC. E. M. Joad, author of “The Babbitt Warren,” etc.Second impression.
“His provocative book.”—Graphic.“Written in a style of deliberate brilliance.”—Times Literary Supplement.“As outspoken and unequivocal a contribution as could well be imagined. Even those readers who dissent will be forced to recognize the admirable clarity with which he states his case. A book that will startle.”—Daily Chronicle.
“His provocative book.”—Graphic.“Written in a style of deliberate brilliance.”—Times Literary Supplement.“As outspoken and unequivocal a contribution as could well be imagined. Even those readers who dissent will be forced to recognize the admirable clarity with which he states his case. A book that will startle.”—Daily Chronicle.
Lysistrata, or Woman’s Future and Future Woman. ByAnthony M. Ludovici, author of “A Defence of Aristocracy,” etc.Second Impression.
“A stimulating book. Volumes would be needed to deal, in the fullness his work provokes, with all the problems raised.”—Sunday Times.“Pro-feminine but anti-feministic.”—Scotsman.“Full of brilliant commonsense.”—Observer.
“A stimulating book. Volumes would be needed to deal, in the fullness his work provokes, with all the problems raised.”—Sunday Times.“Pro-feminine but anti-feministic.”—Scotsman.“Full of brilliant commonsense.”—Observer.
Hypatia, or Woman and Knowledge. ByMrs Bertrand Russell. With a frontispiece.Third impression.
An answer toLysistrata. “A passionate vindication of the rights of woman.”—Manchester Guardian.“Says a number of things that sensible women have been wanting publicly said for a long time.”—Daily Herald.
An answer toLysistrata. “A passionate vindication of the rights of woman.”—Manchester Guardian.“Says a number of things that sensible women have been wanting publicly said for a long time.”—Daily Herald.
Hephaestus, the Soul of the Machine. ByE. E. Fournier d’Albe,D.Sc.
“A worthy contribution to this interesting series. A delightful and thought-provoking essay.”—Birmingham Post.“There is a special pleasure in meeting with a book likeHephaestus. The author has the merit of really understanding what he is talking about.”—Engineering.“An exceedingly clever defence of machinery.”—Architects’ Journal.
“A worthy contribution to this interesting series. A delightful and thought-provoking essay.”—Birmingham Post.“There is a special pleasure in meeting with a book likeHephaestus. The author has the merit of really understanding what he is talking about.”—Engineering.“An exceedingly clever defence of machinery.”—Architects’ Journal.
The Passing of the Phantoms: a Study of Evolutionary Psychology and Morals. ByC. J. Patten, Professor of Anatomy, Sheffield University. With 4 Plates.
“Readers ofDaedalus,IcarusandTantalus, will be grateful for an excellent presentation of yet another point of view.”—Yorkshire Post.“This bright and bracing little book.”—Literary Guide.“Interesting and original.”—Medical Times.
“Readers ofDaedalus,IcarusandTantalus, will be grateful for an excellent presentation of yet another point of view.”—Yorkshire Post.“This bright and bracing little book.”—Literary Guide.“Interesting and original.”—Medical Times.
The Mongol in our Midst: a Study of Man and his Three Faces. ByF. G. Crookshank,M.D., F.R.C.P.With 28 Plates.Second Edition, revised.
“A brilliant piece of speculative induction.”—Saturday Review.“An extremely interesting and suggestive book, which will reward careful reading.”—Sunday Times.“The pictures carry fearful conviction.”—Daily Herald.
“A brilliant piece of speculative induction.”—Saturday Review.“An extremely interesting and suggestive book, which will reward careful reading.”—Sunday Times.“The pictures carry fearful conviction.”—Daily Herald.
The Conquest of Cancer.ByH. W. S. Wright,M.S., F.R.C.S.Introduction byF. G. Crookshank,M.D.
“Eminently suitable for general reading. The problem is fairly and lucidly presented. One merit of Mr Wright’s plan is that he tells people what, in his judgment, they can best do,here and now.”—From theIntroduction.
“Eminently suitable for general reading. The problem is fairly and lucidly presented. One merit of Mr Wright’s plan is that he tells people what, in his judgment, they can best do,here and now.”—From theIntroduction.
Pygmalion, or the Doctor of the Future. ByR. McNair Wilson,M.B.
“Dr Wilson has added a brilliant essay to this series.”—Times Literary Supplement.“This is a very little book, but there is much wisdom in it.”—Evening Standard.“No doctor worth his salt would venture to say that Dr Wilson was wrong.”—Daily Herald.
“Dr Wilson has added a brilliant essay to this series.”—Times Literary Supplement.“This is a very little book, but there is much wisdom in it.”—Evening Standard.“No doctor worth his salt would venture to say that Dr Wilson was wrong.”—Daily Herald.
Prometheus, or Biology and the Advancement of Man. ByH. S. Jennings, Professor of Zoology, Johns Hopkins University.Second Impression.
“This volume is one of the most remarkable that has yet appeared in this series. Certainly the information it contains will be new to most educated laymen. It is essentially a discussion of ... heredity and environment, and it clearly establishes the fact that the current use of these terms has no scientific justification.”—Times Literary Supplement.“An exceedingly brilliant book.”—New Leader.
“This volume is one of the most remarkable that has yet appeared in this series. Certainly the information it contains will be new to most educated laymen. It is essentially a discussion of ... heredity and environment, and it clearly establishes the fact that the current use of these terms has no scientific justification.”—Times Literary Supplement.“An exceedingly brilliant book.”—New Leader.
Narcissus: an Anatomy of Clothes. ByGerald Heard. With 19 illustrations.
“A most suggestive book.”—Nation.“Irresistible. Reading it is like a switchback journey. Starting from prehistoric times we rocket down the ages.”—Daily News.“Interesting, provocative, and entertaining.”—Queen.
“A most suggestive book.”—Nation.“Irresistible. Reading it is like a switchback journey. Starting from prehistoric times we rocket down the ages.”—Daily News.“Interesting, provocative, and entertaining.”—Queen.
Thamyris, or Is There a Future for Poetry? ByR. C. Trevelyan.
“Learned, sensible, and very well-written.”—Affable Hawk, inNew Statesman. “Very suggestive.”—J. C. Squire, inObserver. “A very charming piece of work, I agree with all, or at any rate, almost all its conclusions.”—J. St Loe Strachey, inSpectator.
“Learned, sensible, and very well-written.”—Affable Hawk, inNew Statesman. “Very suggestive.”—J. C. Squire, inObserver. “A very charming piece of work, I agree with all, or at any rate, almost all its conclusions.”—J. St Loe Strachey, inSpectator.
Proteus, or the Future of Intelligence. ByVernon Lee, author of “Satan the Waster,” etc.
“We should like to follow the author’s suggestions as to the effect of intelligence on the future of Ethics, Aesthetics, and Manners. Her book is profoundly stimulating and should be read by everyone.”—Outlook.“A concise, suggestive piece of work.”—Saturday Review.
“We should like to follow the author’s suggestions as to the effect of intelligence on the future of Ethics, Aesthetics, and Manners. Her book is profoundly stimulating and should be read by everyone.”—Outlook.“A concise, suggestive piece of work.”—Saturday Review.
Timotheus, the Future of the Theatre. ByBonamy Dobrée, author of “Restoration Drama,” etc.
“A witty, mischievous little book, to be read with delight.”—Times Literary Supplement.“This is a delightfully witty book.”—Scotsman.“In a subtly satirical vein he visualizes various kinds of theatres in 200 years’ time. His gay little book makes delightful reading.”—Nation.
“A witty, mischievous little book, to be read with delight.”—Times Literary Supplement.“This is a delightfully witty book.”—Scotsman.“In a subtly satirical vein he visualizes various kinds of theatres in 200 years’ time. His gay little book makes delightful reading.”—Nation.
Paris, or the Future of War. By CaptainB. H. Liddell Hart.
“A companion volume toCallinicus. A gem of close thinking and deduction.”—Observer.“A noteworthy contribution to a problem of concern to every citizen in this country.”—Daily Chronicle.“There is some lively thinking about the future of war in Paris, just added to this set of live-wire pamphlets on big subjects.”—Manchester Guardian.
“A companion volume toCallinicus. A gem of close thinking and deduction.”—Observer.“A noteworthy contribution to a problem of concern to every citizen in this country.”—Daily Chronicle.“There is some lively thinking about the future of war in Paris, just added to this set of live-wire pamphlets on big subjects.”—Manchester Guardian.
Wireless Possibilities.By ProfessorA. M. Low. With 4 diagrams.
“As might be expected from an inventor who is always so fresh, he has many interesting things to say.”—Evening Standard.“The mantle of Blake has fallen upon the physicists. To them we look for visions, and we find them in this book.”—New Statesman.
“As might be expected from an inventor who is always so fresh, he has many interesting things to say.”—Evening Standard.“The mantle of Blake has fallen upon the physicists. To them we look for visions, and we find them in this book.”—New Statesman.
Perseus: of Dragons. ByH. F. Scott Stokes. With 2 illustrations.
“A diverting little book, chock-full of ideas. Mr Stokes’ dragon-lore is both quaint and various.”—Morning Post.“Very amusingly written, and a mine of curious knowledge for which the discerning reader will find many uses.”—Glasgow Herald.
“A diverting little book, chock-full of ideas. Mr Stokes’ dragon-lore is both quaint and various.”—Morning Post.“Very amusingly written, and a mine of curious knowledge for which the discerning reader will find many uses.”—Glasgow Herald.
Lycurgus, or the Future of Law. ByE. S. P. Haynes, author of “Concerning Solicitors,” etc.
“An interesting and concisely written book.”—Yorkshire Post.“He roundly declares that English criminal law is a blend of barbaric violence, medieval prejudices and modern fallacies.... A humane and conscientious investigation.”—T.P.’s Weekly.“A thoughtful book—deserves careful reading.”—Law Times.
“An interesting and concisely written book.”—Yorkshire Post.“He roundly declares that English criminal law is a blend of barbaric violence, medieval prejudices and modern fallacies.... A humane and conscientious investigation.”—T.P.’s Weekly.“A thoughtful book—deserves careful reading.”—Law Times.
Euterpe, or the Future of Art. ByLionel R. McColvin, author of “The Theory of Book-Selection.”
“Discusses briefly, but very suggestively, the problem of the future of art in relation to the public.”—Saturday Review.“Another indictment of machinery as a soul-destroyer ... Mr Colvin has the courage to suggest solutions.”—Westminster Gazette.“This is altogether a much-needed book.”—New Leader.
“Discusses briefly, but very suggestively, the problem of the future of art in relation to the public.”—Saturday Review.“Another indictment of machinery as a soul-destroyer ... Mr Colvin has the courage to suggest solutions.”—Westminster Gazette.“This is altogether a much-needed book.”—New Leader.
Pegasus, or Problems of Transport. By ColonelJ. F. C. Fuller, author of “The Reformation of War,” etc. With 8 Plates.
“The foremost military prophet of the day propounds a solution for industrial and unemployment problems. It is a bold essay ... and calls for the attention of all concerned with imperial problems.”—Daily Telegraph.“Practical, timely, very interesting and very important.”—J. St Loe Strachey, inSpectator.
“The foremost military prophet of the day propounds a solution for industrial and unemployment problems. It is a bold essay ... and calls for the attention of all concerned with imperial problems.”—Daily Telegraph.“Practical, timely, very interesting and very important.”—J. St Loe Strachey, inSpectator.
Atlantis, or America and the Future. By ColonelJ. F. C. Fuller.
“Candid and caustic.”—Observer.“Many hard things have been said about America, but few quite so bitter and caustic as these.”—Daily Sketch.“He can conjure up possibilities of a new Atlantis.”—Clarion.
“Candid and caustic.”—Observer.“Many hard things have been said about America, but few quite so bitter and caustic as these.”—Daily Sketch.“He can conjure up possibilities of a new Atlantis.”—Clarion.
Midas, or the United States and the Future. ByC. H. Bretherton, author of “The Real Ireland,” etc.
A companion volume toAtlantis. “Full of astute observations and acute reflections ... this wise and witty pamphlet, a provocation to the thought that is creative.”—Morning Poet.“A punch in every paragraph. One could hardly ask for more ‘meat.’”—Spectator.
A companion volume toAtlantis. “Full of astute observations and acute reflections ... this wise and witty pamphlet, a provocation to the thought that is creative.”—Morning Poet.“A punch in every paragraph. One could hardly ask for more ‘meat.’”—Spectator.
Nuntius, or Advertising and its Future. ByGilbert Russell.
“Expresses the philosophy of advertising concisely and well.”—Observer.“It is doubtful if a more straightforward exposition of the part advertising plays in our public and private life has been written.”—Manchester Guardian.
“Expresses the philosophy of advertising concisely and well.”—Observer.“It is doubtful if a more straightforward exposition of the part advertising plays in our public and private life has been written.”—Manchester Guardian.
Birth Control and the State: a Plea and a Forecast. ByC. P. Blacker,M.C.,M.A., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P.
“A very careful summary.”—Times Literary Supplement.“A temperate and scholarly survey of the arguments for and against the encouragement of the practice of birth control.”—Lancet.“He writes lucidly, moderately, and from wide knowledge; his book undoubtedly gives a better understanding of the subject than any other brief account we know. It also suggests a policy.”—Saturday Review.
“A very careful summary.”—Times Literary Supplement.“A temperate and scholarly survey of the arguments for and against the encouragement of the practice of birth control.”—Lancet.“He writes lucidly, moderately, and from wide knowledge; his book undoubtedly gives a better understanding of the subject than any other brief account we know. It also suggests a policy.”—Saturday Review.
Ouroboros, or the Mechanical Extension of Mankind. ByGaret Garrett.
“This brilliant and provoking little book.”—Observer.“A significant and thoughtful essay, calculated in parts to make our flesh creep.”—Spectator.“A brilliant writer, Mr Garrett is a remarkable man. He explains something of the enormous change the machine has made in life.”—Daily Express.
“This brilliant and provoking little book.”—Observer.“A significant and thoughtful essay, calculated in parts to make our flesh creep.”—Spectator.“A brilliant writer, Mr Garrett is a remarkable man. He explains something of the enormous change the machine has made in life.”—Daily Express.
Artifex, or the Future of Craftsmanship. ByJohn Gloag, author of “Time, Taste, and Furniture.”
“An able and interesting summary of the history of craftsmanship in the past, a direct criticism of the present, and at the end his hopes for the future. Mr Gloag’s real contribution to the future of craftsmanship is his discussion of the uses of machinery.”—Times Literary Supplement.
“An able and interesting summary of the history of craftsmanship in the past, a direct criticism of the present, and at the end his hopes for the future. Mr Gloag’s real contribution to the future of craftsmanship is his discussion of the uses of machinery.”—Times Literary Supplement.
Plato’s American Republic.ByJ. Douglas Woodruff.Fourth impression.
“Uses the form of the Socratic dialogue with devastating success. A gently malicious wit sparkles in every page.”—Sunday Times.“Having deliberately set himself an almost impossible task, has succeeded beyond belief.”—Saturday Review.“Quite the liveliest even of this spirited series.”—Observer.
“Uses the form of the Socratic dialogue with devastating success. A gently malicious wit sparkles in every page.”—Sunday Times.“Having deliberately set himself an almost impossible task, has succeeded beyond belief.”—Saturday Review.“Quite the liveliest even of this spirited series.”—Observer.
Orpheus, or the Music of the Future. ByW. J. Turner, author of “Music and Life.”Second impression.
“A book on music that we can read not merely once, but twice or thrice. Mr Turner has given us some of the finest thinking upon Beethoven that I have ever met with.”—Ernest NewmaninSunday Times. “A brilliant essay in contemporary philosophy.”—Outlook.“The fruit of real knowledge and understanding.”—New Statesman.
“A book on music that we can read not merely once, but twice or thrice. Mr Turner has given us some of the finest thinking upon Beethoven that I have ever met with.”—Ernest NewmaninSunday Times. “A brilliant essay in contemporary philosophy.”—Outlook.“The fruit of real knowledge and understanding.”—New Statesman.
Terpander, or Music and the Future. ByE. J. Dent, author of “Mozart’s Operas.”
“InOrpheusMr Turner made a brilliant voyage in search of first principles. Mr Dent’s book is a skilful review of the development of music. It is the most succinct and stimulating essay on music I have found....”—Musical News.“Remarkably able and stimulating.”—Times Literary Supplement.“There is hardly another critic alive who could sum up contemporary tendencies so neatly.”—Spectator.
“InOrpheusMr Turner made a brilliant voyage in search of first principles. Mr Dent’s book is a skilful review of the development of music. It is the most succinct and stimulating essay on music I have found....”—Musical News.“Remarkably able and stimulating.”—Times Literary Supplement.“There is hardly another critic alive who could sum up contemporary tendencies so neatly.”—Spectator.
Sibylla, or the Revival of Prophecy. ByC. A. Mace, University of St. Andrew’s.
“An entertaining and instructive pamphlet.”—Morning Post.“Places a nightmare before us very ably and wittily.”—Spectator.“Passages in it are excellent satire, but on the whole Mr Mace’s speculations may be taken as a trustworthy guide ... to modern scientific thought.”—Birmingham Post.
“An entertaining and instructive pamphlet.”—Morning Post.“Places a nightmare before us very ably and wittily.”—Spectator.“Passages in it are excellent satire, but on the whole Mr Mace’s speculations may be taken as a trustworthy guide ... to modern scientific thought.”—Birmingham Post.
Lucullus, or the Food of the Future. ByOlga HartleyandMrs C. F. Leyel, authors of “The Gentle Art of Cookery.”
“This is a clever and witty little volume in an entertaining series, and it makes enchanting reading.”—Times Literary Supplement.“Opens with a brilliant picture of modern man, living in a vacuum-cleaned, steam-heated, credit-furnished suburban mansion ‘with a wolf in the basement’—the wolf of hunger. This banquet of epigrams.”—Spectator.
“This is a clever and witty little volume in an entertaining series, and it makes enchanting reading.”—Times Literary Supplement.“Opens with a brilliant picture of modern man, living in a vacuum-cleaned, steam-heated, credit-furnished suburban mansion ‘with a wolf in the basement’—the wolf of hunger. This banquet of epigrams.”—Spectator.
Procrustes, or the Future of English Education. ByM. Alderton Pink.
“Undoubtedly he makes out a very good case.”—Daily Herald.“This interesting addition to the series.”—Times Educational Supplement.“Intends to be challenging and succeeds in being so. All fit readers will find it stimulating.”—Northern Echo.
“Undoubtedly he makes out a very good case.”—Daily Herald.“This interesting addition to the series.”—Times Educational Supplement.“Intends to be challenging and succeeds in being so. All fit readers will find it stimulating.”—Northern Echo.
The Future of Futurism.ByJohn Rodker.
“Mr Rodker is up-to-the-minute, and he has accomplished a considerable feat in writing on such a vague subject, 92 extremely interesting pages.”—T. S. Eliot, inNation. “There are a good many things in this book which are of interest.”—Times Literary Supplement.
“Mr Rodker is up-to-the-minute, and he has accomplished a considerable feat in writing on such a vague subject, 92 extremely interesting pages.”—T. S. Eliot, inNation. “There are a good many things in this book which are of interest.”—Times Literary Supplement.
Pomona, or the Future of English. ByBasil de Sélincourt, author of “The English Secret”, etc.
“The future of English is discussed fully and with fascinating interest.”—Morning Post.“Full of wise thoughts and happy words.”—Times Literary Supplement.“His later pages must stir the blood of any man who loves his country and her poetry.”—J. C. Squire, inObserver. “His finely-conceived essay.”—Manchester Guardian.
“The future of English is discussed fully and with fascinating interest.”—Morning Post.“Full of wise thoughts and happy words.”—Times Literary Supplement.“His later pages must stir the blood of any man who loves his country and her poetry.”—J. C. Squire, inObserver. “His finely-conceived essay.”—Manchester Guardian.
Balbus, or the Future of Architecture. ByChristian Barman.
“A really brilliant addition to this already distinguished series. The reading ofBalbuswill give much data for intelligent prophecy, and incidentally, an hour or so of excellent entertainment.”—Spectator.“Most readable and reasonable. We can recommend it warmly.”—New Statesman.“This intriguing little book.”—Connoisseur.
“A really brilliant addition to this already distinguished series. The reading ofBalbuswill give much data for intelligent prophecy, and incidentally, an hour or so of excellent entertainment.”—Spectator.“Most readable and reasonable. We can recommend it warmly.”—New Statesman.“This intriguing little book.”—Connoisseur.
Apella, or the Future of the Jews. ByA Quarterly Reviewer.
“Cogent, because of brevity and a magnificent prose style, this book wins our quiet praise. It is a fine pamphlet, adding to the value of the series, and should not be missed.”—Spectator.“A notable addition to this excellent series. His arguments are a provocation to fruitful thinking.”—Morning Post.
“Cogent, because of brevity and a magnificent prose style, this book wins our quiet praise. It is a fine pamphlet, adding to the value of the series, and should not be missed.”—Spectator.“A notable addition to this excellent series. His arguments are a provocation to fruitful thinking.”—Morning Post.
The Dance of Çiva, or Life’s Unity and Rhythm. ByCollum.
“It has substance and thought in it. The author is very much alive and responsive to the movements of to-day.”—Spectator.“A very interesting account of the work of Sir Jagadis Bose.”—Oxford Magazine.“Has caught the spirit of the Eastern conception of world movements.”—Calcutta Statesman.
“It has substance and thought in it. The author is very much alive and responsive to the movements of to-day.”—Spectator.“A very interesting account of the work of Sir Jagadis Bose.”—Oxford Magazine.“Has caught the spirit of the Eastern conception of world movements.”—Calcutta Statesman.
Lars Porsena, or the Future of Swearing and Improper Language. ByRobert Graves.Third impression.
“Goes uncommonly well, and deserves to.”—Observer.“Not for squeamish readers.”—Spectator.“No more amusingly unexpected contribution has been made to this series. A deliciously ironical affair.”—Bystander.“His highly entertaining essay is as full as the current standard of printers and police will allow.”—New Statesman.“Humour and style are beyond criticism.”—Irish Statesman.
“Goes uncommonly well, and deserves to.”—Observer.“Not for squeamish readers.”—Spectator.“No more amusingly unexpected contribution has been made to this series. A deliciously ironical affair.”—Bystander.“His highly entertaining essay is as full as the current standard of printers and police will allow.”—New Statesman.“Humour and style are beyond criticism.”—Irish Statesman.
Socrates, or the Emancipation of Mankind. ByH. F. Carlill.
“Devotes a specially lively section to the herd instinct.”—Times.“Clearly, and with a balance that is almost Aristotelian, he reveals what modern psychology is going to accomplish.”—New Statesman.“One of the most brilliant and important of a remarkable series.”—Westminster Gazette.
“Devotes a specially lively section to the herd instinct.”—Times.“Clearly, and with a balance that is almost Aristotelian, he reveals what modern psychology is going to accomplish.”—New Statesman.“One of the most brilliant and important of a remarkable series.”—Westminster Gazette.
Delphos, or the Future of International Language. ByE. Sylvia Pankhurst.
“Equal to anything yet produced in this brilliant series. Miss Pankhurst states very clearly what all thinking people must soon come to believe, that an international language would be one of the greatest assets of civilization.”—Spectator.“A most readable book, full of enthusiasm, an important contribution to this subject.”—International Language.
“Equal to anything yet produced in this brilliant series. Miss Pankhurst states very clearly what all thinking people must soon come to believe, that an international language would be one of the greatest assets of civilization.”—Spectator.“A most readable book, full of enthusiasm, an important contribution to this subject.”—International Language.
Gallio, or the Tyranny of Science. ByJ. W. N. Sullivan, author of “A History of Mathematics.”
“So packed with ideas that it is not possible to give any adequaterésuméof its contents.”—Times Literary Supplement.“His remarkable monograph, his devastating summary of materialism, this pocketNovum Organum.”—Spectator.“Possesses a real distinction of thought and manner. It must be read.”—New Statesman.
“So packed with ideas that it is not possible to give any adequaterésuméof its contents.”—Times Literary Supplement.“His remarkable monograph, his devastating summary of materialism, this pocketNovum Organum.”—Spectator.“Possesses a real distinction of thought and manner. It must be read.”—New Statesman.
Apollonius, or the Future of Psychical Research. ByE. N. Bennett, author of “Problems of Village Life,” etc.
“A sane, temperate and suggestive survey of a field of inquiry which is slowly but surely pushing to the front.”—Times Literary Supplement.“His exposition of the case for psychic research is lucid and interesting.”—Scotsman.“Displays the right temper, admirably conceived, skilfully executed.”—Liverpool Post.
“A sane, temperate and suggestive survey of a field of inquiry which is slowly but surely pushing to the front.”—Times Literary Supplement.“His exposition of the case for psychic research is lucid and interesting.”—Scotsman.“Displays the right temper, admirably conceived, skilfully executed.”—Liverpool Post.
Aeolus, or the Future of the Flying Machine. ByOliver Stewart.
“Both his wit and his expertness save him from the nonsensical-fantastic. There is nothing vague or sloppy in these imaginative forecasts.”—Daily News.“He is to be congratulated. His book is small, but it is so delightfully funny that it is well worth the price, and there really are sensible ideas behind the jesting.”—Aeroplane.
“Both his wit and his expertness save him from the nonsensical-fantastic. There is nothing vague or sloppy in these imaginative forecasts.”—Daily News.“He is to be congratulated. His book is small, but it is so delightfully funny that it is well worth the price, and there really are sensible ideas behind the jesting.”—Aeroplane.
Stentor, or the Press of To-Day and To-Morrow. ByDavid Ockham.
“A valuable and exceedingly interesting commentary on a vital phase of modern development.”—Daily Herald.“Vigorous and well-written, eminently readable.”—Yorkshire Post.“He has said what one expects any sensible person to say about the ‘trustification’ of the Press.”—Spectator.
“A valuable and exceedingly interesting commentary on a vital phase of modern development.”—Daily Herald.“Vigorous and well-written, eminently readable.”—Yorkshire Post.“He has said what one expects any sensible person to say about the ‘trustification’ of the Press.”—Spectator.
Rusticus, or the Future of the Countryside. ByMartin S. Briggs,F.R.I.B.A.
“Few of the 50 volumes, provocative and brilliant as most of them have been, capture our imagination as does this one.”—Daily Telegraph.“The historical part is as brilliant a piece of packed writing as could be desired.”—Daily Herald.“Serves a national end. The book is in essence a pamphlet, though it has the form and charm of a book.”—Spectator.
“Few of the 50 volumes, provocative and brilliant as most of them have been, capture our imagination as does this one.”—Daily Telegraph.“The historical part is as brilliant a piece of packed writing as could be desired.”—Daily Herald.“Serves a national end. The book is in essence a pamphlet, though it has the form and charm of a book.”—Spectator.
Janus, or the Conquest of War. ByWilliam McDougall,M.B., F.R.S.
“Among all the booklets of this brilliant series, none, I think is so weighty and impressive as this. It contains thrice as much matter as the other volumes and is profoundly serious.”—Dean Inge, inEvening Standard. “A deeply interesting and fair-minded study of the causes of war and the possibilities of their prevention. Every word is sound.”—Spectator.
“Among all the booklets of this brilliant series, none, I think is so weighty and impressive as this. It contains thrice as much matter as the other volumes and is profoundly serious.”—Dean Inge, inEvening Standard. “A deeply interesting and fair-minded study of the causes of war and the possibilities of their prevention. Every word is sound.”—Spectator.
Vulcan, or the Future of Labour. ByCecil Chisholm.
“Of absorbing interest.”—Daily Herald.“No one, perhaps, has ever condensed so many hard facts into the appearance of agreeable fiction, nor held the balance so nicely between technicalities and flights of fancy, as the author of this excellent book in a brilliant series.Vulcanis a little book, but between its covers knowledge and vision are pressed down and brimming over.”—Spectator.
“Of absorbing interest.”—Daily Herald.“No one, perhaps, has ever condensed so many hard facts into the appearance of agreeable fiction, nor held the balance so nicely between technicalities and flights of fancy, as the author of this excellent book in a brilliant series.Vulcanis a little book, but between its covers knowledge and vision are pressed down and brimming over.”—Spectator.
Hymen, or the Future of Marriage. ByNorman Haire.
This candid and unprejudiced survey inquires why the majority of marriages to-day seem to be so unsatisfactory, and finds the answer in the sexual ethic of our civilization which is ill adapted to our social and economic needs. The problems of sex-morality, sex-education, prostitution, in-breeding, birth-control, trial-marriage, and polygamy are all touched upon.
This candid and unprejudiced survey inquires why the majority of marriages to-day seem to be so unsatisfactory, and finds the answer in the sexual ethic of our civilization which is ill adapted to our social and economic needs. The problems of sex-morality, sex-education, prostitution, in-breeding, birth-control, trial-marriage, and polygamy are all touched upon.
The Next Chapter: the War against the Moon. ByAndré Maurois, author of ‘Ariel’, etc.
This imaginary chapter of world-history (1951-64) from the pen of one of the most brilliant living French authors mixes satire and fancy in just proportions. It tells how the press of the world is controlled by five men, how world interest is focussed on an attack on the moon, how thus the threat of world-war is averted. But when the moon retaliates....
This imaginary chapter of world-history (1951-64) from the pen of one of the most brilliant living French authors mixes satire and fancy in just proportions. It tells how the press of the world is controlled by five men, how world interest is focussed on an attack on the moon, how thus the threat of world-war is averted. But when the moon retaliates....
Galatea, or the Future of Darwinism. ByW. Russell Brain.
This non-technical but closely-reasoned book is a challenge to the orthodox teaching on evolution known as Neo-Darwinism. The author claims that, although Neo-Darwinian theories can possibly account for the evolution of forms, they are quite inadequate to explain the evolution of functions.
This non-technical but closely-reasoned book is a challenge to the orthodox teaching on evolution known as Neo-Darwinism. The author claims that, although Neo-Darwinian theories can possibly account for the evolution of forms, they are quite inadequate to explain the evolution of functions.
Scheherazade, or the Future of the English Novel. ByJohn Carruthers.
A survey of contemporary fiction in England and America lends to the conclusion that the literary and scientific influences of the last fifty years have combined to make the novel of to-day predominantly analytic. It has thus gained in psychological subtlety, but lost its form. How this may be regained is put forward in the conclusion.
A survey of contemporary fiction in England and America lends to the conclusion that the literary and scientific influences of the last fifty years have combined to make the novel of to-day predominantly analytic. It has thus gained in psychological subtlety, but lost its form. How this may be regained is put forward in the conclusion.
Caledonia, or the Future of the Scots. ByG. M. Thomson.
Exit the Scot! Under this heading the Scottish people are revealed as a leaderless mob in whom national pride has been strangled. They regard, unmoved, the spectacle oftheir monstrousslum-evil, the decay of their industries, the devastation of their countryside. This is the most compact and mordant indictment of Scottish policy that has yet been written.
Exit the Scot! Under this heading the Scottish people are revealed as a leaderless mob in whom national pride has been strangled. They regard, unmoved, the spectacle oftheir monstrousslum-evil, the decay of their industries, the devastation of their countryside. This is the most compact and mordant indictment of Scottish policy that has yet been written.
Albyn, or Scotland and the Future. ByC. M. Grieve, author of ‘Contemporary Scottish Studies’, etc.
A vigorous answer, explicit and implicit, toCaledonia, tracing the movements of a real Scottish revival, in music, art, literature, and politics, and coming to the conclusion that there is a chance even now for the regeneration of the Scottish people.
A vigorous answer, explicit and implicit, toCaledonia, tracing the movements of a real Scottish revival, in music, art, literature, and politics, and coming to the conclusion that there is a chance even now for the regeneration of the Scottish people.
Lares et Penates, or the Future of the Home. ByH. J. Birnstingl.
All the many forces at work to-day are influencing the planning, appearance, and equipment of the home. This is the main thesis of this stimulating volume, which considers also the labour-saving movement, the ‘ideal’ house, the influence of women, the servant problem, and the relegation of aesthetic considerations to the background. Disconcerting prognostications follow.
All the many forces at work to-day are influencing the planning, appearance, and equipment of the home. This is the main thesis of this stimulating volume, which considers also the labour-saving movement, the ‘ideal’ house, the influence of women, the servant problem, and the relegation of aesthetic considerations to the background. Disconcerting prognostications follow.
Archon, or the Future of Government. ByHamilton Fyfe.
A survey of the methods of government in the past leads the author to a consideration of conditions in the world of to-day. He then indicates the lines along which progress may develop.
A survey of the methods of government in the past leads the author to a consideration of conditions in the world of to-day. He then indicates the lines along which progress may develop.
Hermes, or the Future of Chemistry. ByT. W. Jones,B.Sc., F.C.S.
Chemistry as the means of human emancipation is the subject of this book. To-day chemistry is one of the master factors of our existence; to-morrow it will dominate every phase of life, winning for man the goal of all his endeavour, economic freedom. It may also effect a startling change in man himself.
Chemistry as the means of human emancipation is the subject of this book. To-day chemistry is one of the master factors of our existence; to-morrow it will dominate every phase of life, winning for man the goal of all his endeavour, economic freedom. It may also effect a startling change in man himself.
The Future of Physics.ByL. L. Whyte.
The last few years have been a critical period in the development of physics. We stand on the eve of a new epoch. Physics, biology, and psychology are converging towards a scientific synthesis of unprecedented importance whose influence on thought and social custom will be so profound as to mark a stage in human evolution. This book interprets these events and should be read in connexion withGallio, by J. W. N. Sullivan, in this series.
The last few years have been a critical period in the development of physics. We stand on the eve of a new epoch. Physics, biology, and psychology are converging towards a scientific synthesis of unprecedented importance whose influence on thought and social custom will be so profound as to mark a stage in human evolution. This book interprets these events and should be read in connexion withGallio, by J. W. N. Sullivan, in this series.
Ikonoclastes, or the Future of Shakespeare. ByHubert Griffiths.
Taking as text the recent productions of classical plays in modern dress, the author, a distinguished dramatic critic, suggests that this is the proper way of reviving Shakespeare and other great dramatists of the past, and that their successful revival in modern dress may perhaps be taken as an indication of their value.
Taking as text the recent productions of classical plays in modern dress, the author, a distinguished dramatic critic, suggests that this is the proper way of reviving Shakespeare and other great dramatists of the past, and that their successful revival in modern dress may perhaps be taken as an indication of their value.
Bacchus, or the Future of Wine. ByP. Morton Shand.
Mercurius, or the World on Wings. ByC. Thompson Walker.
The Future of Sport.ByG. S. Sandilands.
The Future of India.ByT. Earle Welby.
The Future of Films.ByErnest Betts.