Literature Project - Free eBooks Online List of common misconceptions From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This incomplete list is not intended to be exhaustive. This list corrects erroneous beliefs that are currently widely held about notable topics. Arts and culture Food and cooking Roll-style Western sushi. Searing meat does not "seal in" moisture, and in fact may actually cause meat to lose moisture. Legislation and crime Literature The Harry Potter books, though they have broken children's book publishing records, have not led to an increase in reading among children or adults, nor slowed the ongoing overall decline in book purchases by Americans, and children who did read the Harry Potter books were not more likely to go on to read more outside of the fantasy and mystery genres.[21][22][23][24] Music Religion Hebrew Bible The forbidden fruit mentioned in the Book of Genesis is commonly assumed to be an apple,[27] and is widely depicted as such in Western art. Buddhism The historical Buddha was not obese. Christianity Islam Sports Words and phrases History Biology
100 Exquisite Adjectives By Mark Nichol Adjectives — descriptive words that modify nouns — often come under fire for their cluttering quality, but often it’s quality, not quantity, that is the issue. Plenty of tired adjectives are available to spoil a good sentence, but when you find just the right word for the job, enrichment ensues. Practice precision when you select words. Here’s a list of adjectives: Subscribe to Receive our Articles and Exercises via Email You will improve your English in only 5 minutes per day, guaranteed! 21 Responses to “100 Exquisite Adjectives” Rebecca Fantastic list!
Japanese Folktales selected and edited by D. L. Ashliman © 1998-2008 Contents Return to D. The Two Frogs Once upon a time in the country of Japan there lived two frogs, one of whom made his home in a ditch near the town of Osaka, on the sea coast, while the other dwelt in a clear little stream which ran through the city of Kyoto. So one fine morning in the spring they both set out along the road that led from Kyoto to Osaka, one from one end and the other from the other. They looked at each other for a moment without speaking, and then fell into conversation, explaining the cause of their meeting so far from their homes. "What a pity we are not bigger," said the Osaka frog; "for then we could see both towns from here, and tell if it is worth our while going on." "Oh, that is easily managed," returned the Kyoto frog. This idea pleased the Osaka frog so much that he at once jumped up and put his front paws on the shoulder of his friend, who had risen also. "Dear me!" The Mirror of Matsuyama Source: F. "Buried!"
The VICE Guide to Karachi | The VICE Guide to Travel One of Pakistan’s famous decorative buses gets hit by one of Karachi’s infamous outbursts of violence. Photo by Zia Mazhar/Associated Press. Interviewing a “target killer” in Karachi was probably the scariest thing I’ve done in my 17 years at VICE. His gun sat between my feet in the backseat of our car as we drove in circles around his neighborhood. After our chat about killing people for a living, I felt like vomiting for three hours. So who hires these people? On the outskirts of Karachi, children search for scraps in one of the largest garbage dumps in the world, which is next door to what is rumored to be one of the mafia’s favorite hiding spots for its kidnap victims, Surjani Town. I have visited Pakistan many times and know my way around the rest of the country, but this was my first time working in Karachi. Karachi has a rich history of violence, dating back to 1947, when Pakistan rose from the ashes of the British Empire. We said yes. HEADBANGING IS NOT A CRIME By Babar N.
A List of Books | 623 of the Best Books ever Written The 100 Best Books of All Time Many publishers have lists of 100 best books, defined by their own criteria. This article enumerates some lists of "100 best" books for which there are fuller articles. Among them, Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels (Xanadu, 1985) and Modern Fantasy: The 100 Best Novels (Grafton, 1988) are collections of 100 short essays by a single author, David Pringle, with moderately long critical introductory chapters also by Pringle. For publisher Xanadu, Science Fiction was the first of four "100 Best" books published from 1985 to 1988. Lists[edit] See also[edit] References[edit]
UT College of Liberal Arts We polled some of our WGS Affilliate Faculty to find out what readings they would like beginning Women's and Gender Studies MA students to know about. We've linked to the articles below. To purchase the books below check out Book Woman, Texas' only remaining feminist book store; Monkey Wrench Books, an all volunteer, collectively-run radical bookstore; or Resistencia, a local bookstore rooted in the Chicano movement and supporting racial justice. Top Six Authors: Author: Patricia Hill Collins Article: "Reflections on the Outsider Within." Recommended by: Gloria González-López, Sociology Book: Black Feminist Thought: Knowledge, Consciousness and the Politics of Empowerment. Recommended by: Gloria González-López, Sociology; Christine Williams, Sociology; Sharmila Rudrappa, Sociology; and Kamala Visweswaran, Anthropology Author: Chandra Mohanty Article: "Under Western Eyes: Feminist Scholarship and Colonial Discourses." Book: Feminism Without Borders: Decolonizing Theory, Practicing Solidarity.
Deset knjiga koje su bile zabranjivane u svetu Svaka epoha imala je nekog autora čija su dela spaljivana ili zabranjivana. Telegraf.rs vas podseća na zaboravljene knjige iz istorije Bilo da su u pitanju politika, religija ili samo živopisno dočarane scene seksa, svaka epoha iznedrila je ponekog autora čija su dela spaljivana, ili, u najmanju ruku, cenzurisana. Srećom, danas, na ovaj ili onaj način, možemo pročitati i kompleksne i zabranjene teme – od korumpiranih vlada, preko nasilja, do droge, bez straha da će nas neko “cimnuti po ramenu“. Pred vama je spisak knjiga koje su svojevremeno skidane sa polica zarad “opšteg dobra“. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.”Hrabri novi svet”, Aldus Haksli (1932)- Kroz parodiju, Haksli istražuje otuđenje, gubitak idnetiteta pojedinca u industrijalizovanom društvu u poletu. 9.”Grožđe gneva”, Džon Stajnbek (1939) – Roman koji je nagrađen Pulicerom, ispričao je opštepoznatu priču o uticaju Velike depresije na pojedinca, porodicu i selo. 10. Ni Balkan nije zaostajao.
10 Essential Books for Book Nerds What makes a book nerd? Reading a lot of books — and liking to talk about said books — is a major requirement, of course, but there’s often something a little more nebulous involved: book nerds are the kinds of people who get a little thrill when walking into a bookstore, who press volumes into their friends’ hands with serious promises of life changing moments, who are fascinated by following the many tangled threads through authors and literature, happily wandering wherever they might lead. Robin Sloan’s recently published Mr. Mr. Man, is this book fun — especially for any book nerd who isn’t in denial about living in the modern age.
10 NONFICTIONAL books that will f**k up your reality (and make you smarter). Earlier I listed my “top 10 fictional books” and I promised I’d post the list with my “top 10 nonfictional books”. So, here I am, keeping my promise (I’m a bit late). The books here are a mix of “face reality” , “thought provoking”, and “do better in life” books, which I’m all for. Quick word- The fictional books were the books that opened up my eyes and let me see these nonfictional books, which are loaded with much more amazing info due to it being true. Confessions Of An Economic Hit Man by John Perkins This is a book about John Perkins career as you guessed it, an “Economic Hitman”. Web Of Debt: The Shocking Truth About Our Money System And How We Can Break Free by Ellen Brown Want to see just how the economy got so bad? The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins Although this has to be one of the most thought provoking titles I’ve ever known (anything religion based usually is), this is an intellectually stimulating book. John continues his “myth” section on 20/20 into a book.
56 Books to Read if You Love Harry Potter by First Mate Keira If you haven't yet read the Harry Potter Series you should. All 7 books are out. This is their order: These are the companion books to Harry Potter: Get the Complete Harry Potter 8-Film Collection You should check out these trilogies and series. Percy Jackson Series by Rick Riordan: A boy with ADD and dyslexia finds out his handicaps are in fact signs of his powers. . 6. New Series based on Percy Jackson: The Heroes of Olympus is currently comprised of 3 books: Artemis Fowl Series by Eoin Colfer: A boy genius is a criminal mastermind and the greatest recent enemy of fairies worldwide. 18. is the companion novel to the series. Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer: A girl discovers a boy in her class is a vampire and it's love at first smell... er sight. 23. Septimus Heap Series by Angie Sage: A boy soldier finds out he has magical abilities and is considered by one and all to be one of most magical beings around as the 7th son of a 7th son. 30. , the movie is already released. .
handwriting tips You’ve decided you want to improve your handwriting and you’re probably hoping a fountain pen will do the trick -- maybe a friend told you it would. Maybe you’re just adventurous and you want to try your hand at calligraphy (or you might, once your handwriting improves). Good for you! A fountain pen may make your writing look a bit better, but if your writing looks as if frenzied chickens got loose on the page, chances are this won’t be enough. After coaching handwriting and teaching calligraphy over the years, I’ve learned to see the characteristics of those who’ll be able to pick up the necessary motions quickly from those who’ll have to work a bit harder. Crampy, uneven letters are often the result of drawing the letters with the fingers rather than using the whole arm to write. People who inevitably have trouble with handwriting and calligraphy write with their fingers. If you use the right muscle groups, your writing will have a smooth, easy flow and not look tortured. Fig. 1. Top
74 Books to Read if You Love the Hunger Games If you haven't read the Hunger Games you really should! They're pretty awesome. Check them out: If you're already a fan of the Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins... You should add these books to your to be read pile! (The recommendations are in no particular order.) Matched Trilogy by Ally Condie In a world where Officials pick your perfect mate, what happens when you’ve two choices? Maze Runner Trilogy by James Dashner A boy wakes up in a Glade with other boys knowing only his name, not how he got there, or how to escape the enclosed walls. Giver Quartet by Lois Lowry A young boy is given the job to retain the Community’s memories and to advise them using that knowledge, but he doesn’t like what he sees when he knows the past. Books of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau A city of light amidst the darkness begins to go black and survival means finding a way out by going through the unknown. Uglies Quartet by Scott Westerfeld Selection Trilogy by Kiera Cass UPDATE: Novellas added to series: The Prince , The Guard