Thomas Edison once commented that genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration. It is the one percent that produces the spark to ignite the light of creative action. It also provides the basis of this book, which contains quotations from many sources past and present on the subject of Inspiration. Most of us have, at some time or another, encountered a person whose words or deeds - and maybe both - captured our imagination and gave us a glimpse of what can be achieved by a human being who refuses to believe in the impossibility of their dreams. There are lots of...

Is jealousy a significant factor in your life? Are you jealous of someone or is there someone who is jealous of you? Often referred to as the Green-Eyed Monster, jealousy is one of the less pleasant emotions of human beings. It has caused untold damage in the form of wars and crimes, yet it fascinates us - what soap opera doesn't feature jealousy in some form or other? Many plays, novels and films use it as the basis for their plots; and it's the theme of numerous songs. This book explores jealousy through the eyes of a wide variety of people past and present. A few even find a positive side...

Sex is a serious topic. That's probably why it is at the centre of so many jokes. Everyone is aware of it, yet a lot of people are too inhibited to talk about it openly and honestly, a relic perhaps of our Victorian past. It is probably the most powerful of all driving forces in the animal kingdom. Without it none of us would be here. This book is not for those seeking pornography. It is a collection of observations by a great variety of personalities past and present, ranging from screen actors to the clergy, all on the subject of sex. Here you will find wit, honesty and the occasional...