Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 071 is a diverse and engaging collection of essays and articles ranging from topics such as history, science, and philosophy. The essays are well-written and thought-provoking, giving readers insight into a wide range of subjects in a concise manner.

One standout essay in this collection discusses the importance of creativity in personal and professional growth, offering practical tips and inspiration for nurturing one's creative side. Another essay delves into the history of a little-known event during World War II, shedding light on a lesser-known aspect of this pivotal period in history.

Overall, the essays in this collection are informative and entertaining, making it a great read for anyone interested in expanding their knowledge on a variety of subjects. Whether you're a history buff, science enthusiast, or simply enjoy thought-provoking essays, Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 071 is sure to captivate and educate you.

Book Description:
Twenty short nonfiction works chosen by the readers. "Suffrage for women will not usher in a millennium of peace and leisure" was the editorial opinion of the Boston Cooking School Magazine in May, 1914. [Woman's Problems]. Disillusionment with easy answers is the theme of several Vol. 071 readings [On Thinking for Oneself; Limitations of Truth-Telling; On Demagogues]. Rebellion and war, heroics and aftermath, are treated in Alexander at Gordium; Before Grant Won His Stars; Draft Riots in Wisconsin; The Truth About Greece; and Sophie Treadwell Interviews Pancho Villa. Humor provides relief in a lighthearted look at home heating [The Furnace]; bicycling [A Despicable Trick; Healthy But Not Social], grammar [The Woman's Press Club] and The Beauty of Unpunctuality. Exploration then and now is contrasted in Tasman Explores Australia and A California Motor Tour. The arts--literature, drawing, and the cinema--are celebrated in Mary Pickford's Beginnings, Rendering Reflections in Window Glass, and On the Tomb of Keats. Lastly, a biography of British fossil finder Mary Anning throws light not only on ichthyosaurs, but on the remarkable life of a self-taught woman scientist. - Summary by Sue Anderson