Hunger and Population Explosion by Anna Mckenzie

Hunger and Population Explosion by Anna Mckenzie

This essay is written by Anna McKenzie in which she has beautifully analyzed the vital problem of hunger and famine with over-population. By keeping all the important aspects of this problem in view, the authoress opines that rapidly growing of the world is making the situation very grave. It has become an over-present threat to the survival of the poor under developed countries. 

            In the beginning of the essay, she says that hunger is a very painful thing and one can easily experience it if one does not get meal after a day’s work. Missing one or more meals does not mean hunger. It means insufficient food at a given time and uncertainty of getting the next meals. When this deficiency of good is persistent, prolonged and widespread, it is called, “Famine.” 

China's Way to Progress by Galaezzo Santini

China's Way to Progress by Galaezzo Santini

In this essay Galeazzo Santini provides us the secret behind China’s remarkable progress since independence in 1949. China encloses one-fourth of the humanity and this huge population, according to the western world, will lead to the elimination of China. On devotion having a common aim before them. This numerical strength becomes a “POWER” and not a threat to its existence. 

            In the early days after independence, China was not given much important but now the West has recognized the strong position assumed by China. Every year a large number of delegations visit China and Chinese leaders are esteemed due to their genius and of dedication towards the people. Under their leadership the Chinese people have turned the country in an earthly paradise. Their exemplary ways of living have drawn the attention of many countries and they ate moulding themselves according to China.

My Financial Career by Stephen Leacock

My Financial Career

by Stephen Leacock

“My Financial Career” is one of Leacock’s earliest pieces, appearing in his first published humorous book, Literary Lapses. One of his most anthologized works, this short sketch of less than two thousand words already treats one of Leacock’s favorite themes: the effect of economics on the lives of men. When one remembers that Leacock took his doctorate in economics, it is not surprising that this piece illustrates the Everyman’s fear and mistrust of the bank as institution. Typical of his best work, the sketch opens quickly with the narrator’s frank admission that banks and everything about them “rattle” him.

The Man Who was a Hospital by Jerome K. Jerome

The Man Who was a Hospital" is an example of Jerome’s fine humour. He exaggerates but the story is based upon sound observation of human behaviour. Many persons with a little knowledge of diseases and their symptoms think that they are suffering from such diseases.

On Destroying Books by J.C Squire

In this essay the author describes that how he destroyed his unimportant and unwanted books. Getting rid of a heap of ordinary books may be a simple affair of some one as "you just throw the m out". But with the author, this very simple affair turns out to be a serious adventure, because he had to get rid of dozens of books.

End of Term by David Daiches

A renowned English writer and critic, David Daiches, write “End of Term”. This is an autobiographical essay in which the author recalls the days of his school life. He expresses his feelings and memories regarding the holidays while criticizing the rigorous and boring school system. He frankly talks about his poverty and describes those desires that remained unfulfilled. The writer possesses a remarkable memory and tells even the minutes detail of by-gone days.

Why Boys Fail in College by Herbert E. Hawkes

Using the Scientific Method by Darrel Barnard & Lon Edwards

The Dying Sun by Sir James Jeans