Bøker av Michael Gold

The most comprehensive collection of writings by an important twentieth-century radical writer.

Ahhhh... Imagine the infinite joy of sharing a discovery with children and grandchildren, students, spouses, siblings, friends and lovers, that will change everyone's beach-walking experiences forever! On one of our visits a number of years ago to Prouts Neck, Maine, my wife discovered a bit of seaweed fortuitously shaped like a bird, and called out to me to see it. I was at a distance from her, as ever with a camera, but couldn't get to her soon enough to beat the incoming tide that had immediately swept it away. But, thanks to her observation, I thus began an endless archeological exploration of other fascinating seaweed shapes.They appeared to resemble prehistoric creatures, such as living seaweed wildlife and human-like forms. It was a revelation! They undulated, and slowly moved to the rhythm of the waves and tides that eternally flowed forward and back, assuming shapes of dinosaurs, endless species of animals and beasts, both real and imagined; birds, giant insects, fish, fire-spewing dragons, critters, ballet dancers, warriors, faces, yes, even "fashion" models; an endless parade over many miles, allowing one's imagination to run freely. I actually thought I was even hearing them. It occurred to me that even Charles Darwin might have linked this seaweed to animal life many millions of years before, as they evolved into those living seaweed beings we walked amongst. Of course, it was the survival of the fittest that they were even there, flourishing on these rugged Maine beaches. The varieties of seaweed were all photographed precisely as found on the two beaches. It would have been unacceptable and dishonest for me to have disturbed them. As an artist, I then rendered and transformed the seaweedosaurs into vivid, vibrant color detail in my studio, as I imagined they appeared in nature when having first evolved in the early development of our planet. Again, other than color, they were undisturbed. I only wish I could've shared them with artist Winslow Homer, who once, many years before, had his home and studio on the rugged cliffs adjacent to the Prouts Neck Beach. I "felt" his arm around my shoulder as we slowly strolled along, looking for the next seaweed dinosaur discovery. It's uncanny how one's imagination can get the best of you. And even with Charles Darwin, had he been with me (but of course, he was, as well). My discoveries may have led to changes in the direction of evolution and American art. Do try to identify them all. There are no rights and wrongs. All observations are valid and wonderful, and the most enlightening, exciting fun. Enjoy your nature walks on your "Seaweed Dinosaurs" beaches. Don't forget to rub your sore necks and stretch your backs, while stretching your imagination.

The most comprehensive collection of writings by an important twentieth-century radical writer.

Rabbi Efraim Williams volunteers to teach a class on Jewish sexual ethics to the students at a local Jewish high school. He wants to find an authentic middle ground between the strict observance of the ultra-Orthodox rabbi who teaches in the school and the sexual freedom of contemporary American life. Little does he imagine the challenges he will face from his students, his synagogue, the school, and ultimately his own family.

The Weirdness swirls around Harold Schreiber and his family like snakes made of black mist. Where it comes from is unknown, but what it is doing is clear-it's eating away at the woodwork of this man's life. During his childhood, Harold's mother is more concerned with her garden club than with raising her two sons. His father is a silent lump of rage. His brother Derek is damaged to the edge of psychosis, and possibly beyond. Decades later, the neighborhood is going to hell. A visit to an abandoned mansion reveals two impossible men whose response to being discovered is not kind. Harold's sons are filled with inexplicable fury-and Halloween candy. A giant sea beast strikes at people on the beach where the Schreiber family is trying to vacation, and his wife is accused of murder. A steroid-addled colleague turns violent in health clubs and on the road. An old man is hit by an SUV on the big boulevard running through town and turns into an otherworldly being that may or may not be attacking drivers. Any other man might try to crawl into a hole and hide. His wife suggests he call the police when trouble comes. Harold is having none of it. He's got problems. His family, his neighborhood, and his bowling alley are under attack. He doesn't think much about what to do, he just wades into fights with his fists held high and takes whoever happens to be around into battle against the demons lurking in the streets. Voices are calling out to Harold to join the chaos of the neighborhood, to take part in the pure wanton joy of destruction. He can't do it. Somebody has to fight back, to put some order into things. Somewhere in the core of his being, he believes that he is the man to do it, even if his name is Schreiber. Horror House Detective, a novel in stories by Michael Gold, is the tale of a hard working family man besieged on all sides by The Weirdness-and he's sure as hell not going to run away from the fight.

Providing a UK perspective on the EU's social dimension, this new text opens with a historical overview of EU social and employment policy, which is followed by chapters that focus on specific topics covered by the 'social dimension' of the European Union. These give the reader a detailed understanding of the nature of EU involvement in each area.