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"If the winter of 1914-15 marks the inception of a finer zeal in the treatment of unemployment, it is well that this volume is written, for it is eminently readable."-Ordway Tead, Secretary Massachusetts Committee on Unemployment (1915)In Out of Work (1915 edition), Frances Kellor, a highly regarded American social reformer, provided a study of immigrant employment in the United States, with a particular focus on the lack of data recorded on the unemployment of women at the time the book was first published in 1904. In the tradition of muckraking and as a student of the treatment of women in education and in the workforce, Kellor discussed the reasons why women employees did not attain equity through labor unions, how helpless unemployed women were, and the connection between unemployment and prostitution.

"You can't depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus." -Mark Twain, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1889)A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1889) is a great satirical novel by Mark Twain about a 19th century Yankee traveling back in time to medieval Britain. This novel provides a critique of contemporary society, even though it takes place in archaic Britain.This replica of the original edition of A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, containing 235 illustrations by Daniel Carter Beard, presents one of Twain's most unique stories.

"Women's hearts are like old china, none the worse for a break or two."-Admiral, Lady Frederick (1907) by Somerset MaughamLady Frederick (1907) by W. Somerset Maugham is a play that sparked the author's lagging writing career when it became a hit on the London stage, running for 422 performances. The title character is an aging widow with numerous suitors despite her mounting debts. When the play hit the New York stage in 1908, the role of Lady Frederick was played by Ethel Barrymore and later in the movie version, The Divorcee (1919). Considered a comedy, this play is a must-read for fans of Maugham and the early twentieth century.

"But she might hold him. That was all that mattered now. To hold him. To hold him. Not to let him go. Make him stay."-Ernest Hemingway, The Torrents of Spring (1926)The Torrents of Spring (1926) by Ernest Hemingway is an amusing parody that pokes fun at the writers of the time, namely Hemingway's friend, Sherwood Anderson and his novel, Dark Laughter (1925). The plot centers on the perfect woman and the attempt by the two main characters, Yogi Johnson and Scripps O'Neill to find her. This first long work of Hemingway was received with mixed reviews by his critics and compatriots; F. Scott Fitzgerald dubbed it a masterpiece. This novella is a rare glimpse into the humorous side of Hemingway and a must-read for fans of the author and parodies.

The Sacred Books of the East, a 50-volume series, encompasses the seven non-Christian religions of Asia: Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam. Translated into English by authorities in their respective fields, these sacred texts have been edited by F. Max Muller and have profoundly influenced civilization. The Upanishads, Part 2 (1884) translated by Müller, is volume XV of The Sacred Books of the East, a series available from Cosimo Classics. This book is in two parts and focuses on Hinduism. It contains the eleven foundational Upanishads, told in story form and focused on philosophy. These differ from the earlier ritual-based Vedic texts. Readers wanting to learn more about Hinduism and ancient history should add this book to their personal library.

"Society has really no graver interest than the well-being of the literary class."-Ralph Waldo Emerson, Goethe; or, the WriterGoethe, the Writer (1850) by Ralph Waldo Emerson is one of seven lectures Emerson gave on the thinkers who most influenced his work and whose biographies eventually became the content of a collection entitled Representative Men (also available from Cosimo Classics). Even though there are questions about how much of Goethe's writing Emerson actually read, Emerson considered Goethe near the top of the intellectual world, and his views on science and nature, as well as several aspects of his writing style, were derived largely from those of Goethe. Of this icon, Emerson wrote, "Goethe teaches courage."

"...she rather enjoyed being asked to do a thing and refusing, and she would have liked another opportunity of doing so."-W. Somerset Maugham, Liza of Lambeth (1897)Liza of Lambeth (1897) by W. Somerset Maugham was written when the author was a medical student and is based on his observations of the poor. The book was so popular that Maugham left his career in medicine to focus on writing which he believed to be his true calling. The plot centers on working class Liza and the drama that is her life in London, from titillating affairs to domestic violence. This novel is chillingly tragic and will engage readers who like page-turning plots and intriguing characters.

"The most difficult thing for a wise woman to do is to pretend to be a foolish one."-Miss Ley, Mrs. Craddock (1902) by Somerset MaughamMrs. Craddock (1902) by Somerset Maugham is the story of Bertha Ley, who marries handsome, older Edward Craddock; however she soon realizes he's a bore, and thus begins the demise of their relationship. Her marital and life troubles mount, and Mrs. Craddock turns her attention to a much younger man. Deemed too risqué for the time, Maugham had difficulty finding a publisher until he agreed to remove the passages which readers would find offensive. A timeless novel of a woman's plight in a loveless marriage, this is a great edition to any reader's personal library.

"...all they have been told are lies, lies, lies; and each discovery is another nail driven into the body on the cross of life."-W. Somerset Maugham, Of Human Bondage (1915)Of Human Bondage (1915) by W. Somerset Maugham is considered a semi-autobiographical work and has been critically acclaimed as one of the best English novels of the twentieth century. The plot follows the life of Philip Carey who, like Maugham, is orphaned at a young age and sent to live with a cold, unfeeling uncle. Carey travels life's path in search of success and happiness, and the author captures the essence of this journey perfectly. This novel is for those who enjoy the plight of the common man and classic literature that stands the test of time.

"Grief doesn't kill, love doesn't kill; but time kills everything, kills desire, kills sorrow, kills in the end the mind that feels them; wrinkles and softens the body while it still lives, rots it like a medlar, kills it too at last."-Aldous Huxley, Antic Hay (1923)Antic Hay (1923) is one of Aldous Huxley's early novels and takes a satirical look at post-World War I London. The author pokes at the stuffy British society of the time and the protagonist, Theodore Gumbril's struggle for approval amidst gossipy, bohemian characters. Gumbril even goes so far as to disguise himself in order to overcome his shyness. Deemed immoral by some because of its discussion of sex, the book has been banned and burned. Readers who are fans of Huxley's work and thought-provoking satire will enjoy this comedic tale set in the early twentieth century.

"We must end this uncivil war that pits red against blue, rural versus urban, conservative versus liberal..."-President Joseph R. Biden Jr., January 20, 2021Will this quote by President Biden become as memorable as those from other presidents, such as Abraham Lincoln's "With malice toward none, charity for all, with firmness in the right, as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in, to bind up the nation's wounds," (1865); Franklin D. Roosevelt's "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself," (1933); and Ronald Reagan's "In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem," (1981)?Inaugural Addresses of the Presidents of the United States is a vital collection of the thoughts of the first American leader, President George Washington, serving as president from April 30, 1789, through March 4, 1797, to the forty-sixth leader, President Joseph Biden, who entered office on January 20, 2021.

"Don't suffer a child to be accused of a fault until you are perfectly aware he has been guilty of it" is one of the many recommendations imparted within this historical booklet. Covering timeless topics such as "Pregnancy and Childbirth," "Diet," "Sleep," and "Clothing," Don'ts for Mothers reveals motherhood as viewed in the late 1800s. While the majority of the guidance is outdated and strikingly odd to modern readers, this entertaining booklet still presents some insight into the world of motherhood today. Don'ts for Mother's is an excellent read for anyone interested in the evolution of society who loves to be humorously entertained. Also part of this series are Don'ts for Husbands and Don'ts for Wives, available from Cosimo Classics. Though the author of Don'ts for Mothers is anonymous, it is suspected the author was Blanche Ebbutt, 20th century author of two other etiquette guides written in the same vein and style, Don'ts for Wives and Don'ts for Husbands.

". . . the best novel Mr. Sinclair has yet written-so much the best that it stands in a class by itself." -The New York Times (May 25, 1913) Although published under Upton Sinclair's name, Sylvia (1913) was written as a collaboration between Upton and Mary Sinclair and is based on Mary's childhood experiences. It is written as the narration of a young working woman who befriends a southern belle and is exposed to the luxury of the aristocracy the latter belonged to before falling in love with, and marrying, a boy from a less privileged background.

"It lives and breathes in the light, because it has thousands of unfortunates toiling in the darkness. It lives and has its being in proud liberty because thousands are slaving for it, whose thralldom is the price of this liberty." ― Upton Sinclair, King Coal King Coal (1917) by Upton Sinclair is a novel set during the time of the 1913-1914 coal strikes in Colorado. It is a story that describes the working conditions in the mines as seen through the eyes of its protagonist, Hal Warner. As an avid follower of socialist doctrines, the author chose the story of Warner, an upper-class observer, to expose the exploitation of miners.

"A school of ingenious Bible-twisters arose, . . . in order that people who no longer believed could continue with good conscience to collect the salaries of belief." ―Upton Sinclair, Mammonart Mammonart: An Essay in Economic Interpretation (1925) by Upton Sinclair consists mainly of critiques of many great artists from Homer to Mark Twain and from Michelangelo to Jack London. It is one in a series of six books the author wrote analyzing American institutions from a socialist perspective. Other books in this muckraking Dead-Hand collection, include: The Profits of Religion (religion, 1917), The Brass Check (journalism, 1919), The Goose-Step (higher education, 1923), The Goslings (education, 1924), and Money Writes! (literature, 1927), all available from Cosimo Classics.

"The most important and most dangerous book I have ever written." -Upton Sinclair, The Brass Check (1919) In The Brass Check: A Study of American Journalism (1919) Upton Sinclair sets out to expose the effects of "yellow journalism" and restrictions on the "free press." The book publicizes these issues with stories of lives damaged by bad press. It is remembered for the famous line, "It is difficult to get a man to understand something, when his salary depends upon his not understanding it" and for its contribution to the creation of the first code of ethics for journalists. It is one in a series of six books, the author wrote analyzing American institutions from a socialist perspective. Other books in this muckraking Dead-Hand collection, include: Mammonart (art, 1925), The Profits of Religion (religion, 1917), The Goose-Step (higher education, 1923), The Goslings (education, 1924), and Money Writes! (literature, 1927), all available from Cosimo Classics.

"The rich people not only had all the money, they had all the chance to get more; they had all the knowledge and the power, and so the poor man was down, and he had to stay down." -Upton Sinclair, The Jungle (1906) Money Writes! (1927) by Upton Sinclair is one in a series of six books the author wrote analyzing American institutions from a socialist perspective. As the author himself observed, "It is a study of American literature from the economic point of view. It takes our living [in 1927] writers, and turns their pockets inside out, asking, 'Where did you get it?' and 'What did you do for it?' It is not a polite book, but it is an honest book, and it is needed." Other books in this muckraking Dead-Hand collection, include: The Profits of Religion (religion, 1917), Mammonart (art, 1925), The Brass Check (journalism, 1919), The Goose-Step (higher education, 1923), and The Goslings (education, 1924), all available from Cosimo Classics.

"Modern science has shown that within the child's soul lies magically locked up all the past of our race; also, it is evident that within it lies all the future of our race. What our children are now being made is what America will be." -Upton Sinclair, The Goslings In The Goslings: A Study of American Schools (1924), Upton Sinclair examines how American industry influences public schools, asserting that "an 'invisible' government" of big business . . . has taken over the charge of your children." The book describes the influence of industry with examples from schools of several major cities. Also included are sections that examine what and how a variety of forces shape education. It is one in a series of six books the author wrote, analyzing American institutions from a socialist perspective. Other books in this muckraking Dead-Hand collection, include: The Profits of Religion (religion, 1917), The Brass Check (journalism, 1919), The Goose Step (education, 1923), Mammonart (art, 1925), and Money Writes! (literature,1927), all available from Cosimo Classics.

The Sacred Books of the East, a 50-volume series, encompasses the seven non-Christian religions of Asia: Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam. Translated into English by authorities in their respective fields, these sacred texts have been edited by F. Max Muller and have profoundly influenced civilization.Vedânta-Sûtras Part 3 (1904) is volume XLVIII of The Sacred Books of the East, a series available from Cosimo Classics. This book, also known as Brahma Sutras, is in three parts and focuses on Hinduism. Part 3 includes commentary by Râmânuja and describes Vedanta, one of the six systems of Hindu philosophy. Translated from Sanskrit by Thibaut, this text is for those interested in expanding their knowledge of Hinduism.

"I found Mexico to be a land where the people are poor because they have no rights, where peonage is the rule for the great mass, and where actual chattel slavery obtains for hundreds of thousands." ¿ John Kenneth Turner, Barbarous MexicoIn Barbarous Mexico (1911), John Kenneth Turner describes the corruption and brutal labor system he observed during three years of involvement in a revolutionary movement which led to the overthrow of Mexico's ruler Porfirio Diaz in 1910. The book is organized around three themes: the slave life of the plantations, the elitism of the Diaz government, and the role of foreign governments in supporting the oppression of the Mexican people.

The Sacred Books of the East, a 50-volume series, encompasses the seven non-Christian religions of Asia: Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam. Translated into English by authorities in their respective fields, these sacred texts have been edited by F. Max Muller and have profoundly influenced civilization.The Buddhist Mahayan Texts (1894) translated by E.B. Cowell and J. Takakusu, is Volume XLIX of The Sacred Books of the East, a series available from Cosimo Classics. This book focuses on Buddhism and explores the Buddhist ideal of becoming fully awakened.This text is a valuable addition to the personal library of scholars and of those interested in Buddhism.