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Back to Nature: Best Books on the Environment
“Enjoy the peace of Nature and declutter your inner world.”― Amit Ray, Mindfulness Living in the Moment – Living in the Breath There is an intrinsic connection between mankind and nature. Though man is now on a quest to deplete all natural resources, Mother Nature continues to nourish us. Spending time out in nature can…
Go Green: Fiction Books Inspired by Sustainability Principles
“Earth has plenty resources to suffice our need, but no planet has enough resources to suffice our greed.”― Abhijit Naskar, The Gentalist: There’s No Social Work, Only Family Work Mother Earth has been catering to the need of living beings for eons. With her verdant forests, arrays of food, and plentiful water, she has been sustaining…
A Green Perspective: Best Environmentalist Authors
“Maybe you were never actually lonely for other people. All along, maybe you were lonely for the earth.”― Heather Durham, Going Feral: Field Notes on Wonder and Wanderlust Mother Earth has been cradling mankind on her bosom since time immemorial. She gives us food, clothing, and shelter. Actually, she is the one who essentially provides us…
Green Warriors: 7 Eminent Environmentalists
“Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the earth.”― Henry David Thoreau, Walden Mankind has been aware of its interdependence on nature for thousands of years. The environment impacts our lives in every possible way and we know it. From the…
Forgotten Pioneers: Female Scientists to Remember on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science
“In the history of science, we have to hunt for the women – not because they weren’t capable of doing research, but because for a large chunk of time they didn’t have the chance.” – Angela Saini, “Inferior: How Science Got Women Wrong – and the New Research That’s Rewriting the Story The annals of scientific…
Let’s Paint the Town Red: Things to do on Valentine’s Day
It is time to paint the town red. After all, February is here. On second thoughts, the month of love might not be most people with a few people out there. Yes, you are right. I am talking about all the single souls out there. However, there is nothing to be sad about. Even if…
Poetic Love: 6 Poems to Make Your Valentine’s Day Special
“Only the very weak-minded refuse to be influenced by literature and poetry” – Cassandra Clare Cassandra Clare’s statement might sound controversial to many, especially to those who are not fond of literature or poetry. However, there is a certain truth to her words. Poetry has a special charm that is bound to affect you in one…
Winter Is Going: Groundhog Day Facts
Winter is the time of austere coldness and pristine snowflakes for most of the world. To invite the joy of light during the dark months of winter, we celebrate a number of festivals during that time. After all, winter is also known as the season of joy. Despite all this, it is undeniable that after…
Haiyaa!: Top Martial Artists of All Time
“Martial arts is not about fighting, it is about being fit and healthy, both physiologically and psychologically.”― Abhijit Naskar Martial art is an ancient discipline that has gradually gained popularity in the modern world. Martial arts are not merely action sports. It is an art form that helps you to be fit both physically and mentally.…
The Golden Wattle is Here: Things to Do on Australia Day
“You mustn’t judge Australia by the Australians.”― Dame Edna Everage Australia is a wild country with a diverse population. The rolling hills, verdant valleys, tranquil seas, dense forests, and vast deserts have been made home by people all around the world. Right in the beginning, the island nation was the land of aboriginals. 1788 changed it…
Sweet Munchies: Things to Eat on Australia Day
“Everyone is in such a good mood when they’ve eaten well.”― E.A. Bucchianeri, Vocation of a Gadfly January 26 is commemorated as Australia Day. Australia’s national day is the day wherein all Aussies, irrespective of caste, creed, gender, and ethnicity, forget their differences and celebrate their pride in their great nation. Just like the 4th of July…
Great Authors Born in January
“JANUARY,The first month of the year,A perfect time to start all over again,Changing energies and deserting old moods,New beginnings, new attitudes”― Charmaine J Forde January is the first month of the Julian and Gregorian calendar years. Named after Janus, the Roman God of beginnings and transitions, January is the month when we start life anew. It…
A Beginning: 5 Easy to Fulfill New Year Resolutions
“What do you need in the New Year? You need a dream; your dream needs an action; and your action needs right thinking! Without right thinking, you can have only unrealised dreams!” ― Mehmet Murat Ildan Yet another year has gone by in the blink of an eye. Before we know it, we are starting out…
It’s All About Knowledge: The Greatest Educators of Ancient Times
“Teaching is the one profession on which all other professions depend.” – Linda Darling-Hammond Whoever uttered these words, spoke the absolute truth. No matter what career or profession you pursue, you will always require someone to teach you the ropes. That someone is undoubtedly your teacher. This does not mean that teachers only play a…
Popular Christmas Carols and Their Origins
“The spirit of Christmas exists in harmonious carols like those sung by angels on the day of Christ’s birth.”― Richelle E. Goodrich, Slaying Dragons: Quotes, Poetry, & a Few Short Stories for Every Day of the Year Christmas does not seem Christmassy enough without carols. Right from the beginning of December, we find people rejoicing and enlivening…
Then and Now: 5 Christmas Traditions with Pagan Roots
“Christmas is really about bringing out your inner pagan” – Kenneth C. Davis Though it may sound improbable, Kenneth C. Davis has stated a fact. Christmas has some unexpected yet deeply rooted connections with ancient pagan religions. Way before the advent and rise of Christianity in the early ADs, the pagans had their own varied…
Laugh Out Loud: Aristophanes’ Masterpieces
“Even if you persuade me, you won’t persuade me.” – Aristophanes Witty remarks like this undoubtedly made Aristophanes the master of words. Aristophanes was a comic playwright living during the Classical Greek Period. Long before he came to the scene, the genre of old comedy was well-established. However, it was Aristophanes who brought comedy to…
A Journey of Faith: 6 Best Christian-Themed Novels
Christianity is a pretty new religion. Yet, today it has the largest number of followers worldwide. There are over 2.2 billion Christians all over the world. The early Christians must have worked really hard to spread God’s Word. One of the best ways to propagate the message of any religion is through stories. The Christians…
A Child-Like Christmas: 5 Best Children’s Books About Christmas
“In the eyes of children we find the joy of Christmas. In their hearts we find its meaning.” – Leland Thomas Christmas is the season of joy and laughter, and children are indeed the personification of happiness. The innocent souls of children enjoy Yuletide with a childlike glee that is enviable by us jaded adults.…
Enjoy the Spirit of the Holidays with the Top 10 Christmas Books of All Time!
December is here. Perhaps, the most celebrated month of the year, December brings with it the wafting smell of cake, the mellifluous tune of carols, the familiar laughter and camaraderie of family and friends, the beauty of tinseled fir trees, and the joy of exchanging gifts. It is the month when Christmas, the festival of…
Biblical Bonanza: Favorite Early Films Based on the Bible
“The Bible was not given for our information but for our transformation.”― D.L. Moody The Bible is considered to be the greatest book of all by Christians all over the world. Even if you are not a Christian, it is impossible to negate the value of the Scriptures. All the stories in the Bible are life-forming.…
Lost in Time: Forgotten Bestselling Victorian Female Writers
“There is no fame, no glory, and no power that can never end. In the end, there is oblivion.”― Bangambiki Habyarimana, “Book of Wisdom” While Habyarimana’s words may not ring true for many of the great stalwarts out there, his saying holds clout for more people than you can imagine. Many of us dedicate our lives…
Tales of Terror: 6 Best Gothic Classics
A chill running down your spine, a romance under the shadow of death, dark hallways, haunted houses, and desolate moors. Well, this paints quite a picture, doesn’t it? If you are a fan of gothic novels, this is bound to intrigue you. For those whose interest is piqued yet do not have an inkling and…
The Progenitors of Plays: 4 Greatest Dramatists From Classical Greece
“I often teach a graduate theater seminar on Greek tragedy in performance. I usually begin by saying that no matter what technological advances occur, the wisdom of these plays will never be obsolete.”- Neil Patrick Harris The acclaimed How I Mate Your Mother actor’s words cannot be more true. It can be rightfully said that…
The Men Behind the Man: 5 Personalities Who Inspired Shakespeare
“Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them.”― William Shakespeare, “Twelfth Night” Who are we to argue with the Bard’s words? After all, few have managed to reach the pinnacle of greatness like William Shakespeare. Ever since his rise in the 16th century, he has reigned…
Around the World in 10 Books: Top 10 Classic Travelogues
“A person does not grow from the ground like a vine or a tree, one is not part of a plot of land. Mankind has legs so it can wander.”- Roman Payne (The Wanderess) Mankind has an inherent wanderlust. Exploring and discovering new places incite a joy that is indeed rare. The excitement of travel…
Horror Halloween: Top 10 Spine-Chilling Reads From the 20th Century and Earlier
“Halloween is a celebration of the inversion of reality and a necessary Gothic hat-tip to the darker aspects of life, death and ourselves.”― Stewart Stafford October heralds the change in leaves and brings about an aura of metamorphosis in our lives. The falling leaves and the brown beauty of nature urge us to introspect. The ever-changing…
The Rise of Feminism: Top 8 Books from the Early Days
“I raise up my voice-not so I can shout but so that those without a voice can be heard…we cannot succeed when half of us are held back.”― Malala Yousafzai After eons of subjugation, women had to finally raise their voices to be heard in a predominantly misogynist world. It took a lot for ladies…
Top 5 Evergreen British Female Authors from the 19th Century
“Women who lead, read.”- Laura Bates We all know that knowledge is power. Without knowledge, anyone would be powerless. Reading inculcates knowledge. Yet, up until the very recent 20th century, women were discouraged from reading. In fact, it was a common notion that reading would give “ideas” to women. As women were deemed to be…
A Snapshot of Masterpieces: Top 12 Favorite Paintings of All Time
“Art has a voice – let it speak.”― Rochelle Carr Just like Rochelle Carr said, art indeed has a voice of its own. Any piece of creation is actually the depiction of the creator’s psyche. Art is the depiction of the artist’s voice. There are many pieces of art that have changed the world with their…
Top Spa Ideas: The Best Seasonal Offers for Your Fancy
By Danielle Smith To help you make the most of the change in the seasons, here’s our curated list of the top seasonal spa offers that are currently available. If you’re nearby or planning to visit one day soon, discover some of the best spa experiences the land has to offer, whether you’re looking for…
10 Best Books About Excellence — The Chrysalis BREW Project
According to reports, people now spend more time using digital media than reading physical books and materials. The use of social media is addictive. Sadly, it is destroying the habit of reading books because it has progressively become a part of our way of life. 25 more words 10 Best Books About Excellence — The Chrysalis…
A Woman to Remember: Books About the Great Queen Elizabeth II — The Chrysalis BREW Project
About the cover photo: This is a 1933 portrait of Queen Elizabeth II when she was still the seven-year-old Princess of York – an artwork by Philip de Laszlo (Source: Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons). 41 more words A Woman to Remember: Books About the Great Queen Elizabeth II — The Chrysalis BREW Project
The Best Version of Mankind: 10 Classic Books That Bring Out the Best in Humanity
Whether we accept it or not, human beings are nothing but animals. The only thing that sets us apart from all other species is our intellectual reasoning prowess. Since the emergence of mankind, people have used their intellect to build society. We have indeed come a long way from the caves and forests of yore.…
A Penchant for Peace: Top 10 Classic Books About Peace and Harmony
We live in a vast world wherein every step leads to some kind of amazing opportunity. Once upon a time, it was almost impossible to think of a place outside one’s country, let alone move there. Did you know that some religions even considered people crossing the ocean to be untouchables? Well, today, it’s a…
The Pioneers of Children’s Literature: 6 Best Children’s Books from the 18th Century and Earlier
“A childhood without books – that would be no childhood. That would be like being shut out from the enchanted place where you can go and find the rarest kind of joy.”― Astrid Lindgren Astrid Lindgren’s words would undoubtedly continue to ring true for centuries to come. Reading is one of those habits which when inculcated…
A Dose of Delight: Top 10 Feel-Good Books of All Time
Life is a special gift from God. Every moment on this earth ought to be celebrated. More often than not, we take life for granted. In our quest to build a better future, we tend to neglect the present moment. The daily humdrum of our regular life gives us little time to spend on ourselves.…
A Factual Travel Through Time: 5 Best Nonfiction Books from Ancient Times
“The challenge of nonfiction is to marry art and truth.”- Phyllis Rose Phyllis Rose was absolutely right when she said this. The genre, nonfiction, refers to a body of work whose primary aim is to present the truth. Nonfiction books are all based on facts, research, and expertise. However, a dry factual book would only…
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