Arts & Humanities - 16 June 2006

I primarily teach 20th century narrative (fiction and film) to many college students in the US for whom this may be their only exposure to so-called "World Literature." What have been some of your enjoyable reading experiences that are not originally written in English?

2006-06-16 17:42:49 · 29 answers · asked by Jeff M 1 in Books & Authors

2006-06-16 17:33:40 · 16 answers · asked by keri gee 6 in Books & Authors

In case you're wondering, I already have:

A PENNANT FULL OF LAUGHTER by Wilm Polheim
SLIDING INTO FIRST BACKWARDS: THE 1984 PADRES AND THEIR QUEST FOR WINS AND LAUGHS by Justin Mortimer
LAUGHING ALL THE WAY TO THE PENNANT by Ken Maxwell
THE NORTH MEXICO ALL STARS by Norman Mailer
EXPLOSION: THE EXPLOITS OF THE '84 PADRES by John Gibby
PADRETOWN: HOW A PENNANT WINNER CHANGED A CITY by Randy Pfund

and the mediocre recent book: HITS, HOMERS, AND LAUGHS: IN THE DUGOUT WITH THE NL CHAMPION 1984 SAN DIEGO PADRES, ONE OF BASEBALL'S GREATEST TEAMS by Ed Schwartz

And I have all eight biographies and memoirs, including the out of print (and unabridged) version of Kevin McReynolds' A SCOT IN SAN DIEGO COURT

2006-06-16 17:31:53 · 3 answers · asked by william the wizard 3 in Books & Authors

There's been a lot of brouhaha over James Frey's "A Million Little Pieces," but did the editors of the Big Book ever fact-check Bill Wilson's stories?

2006-06-16 17:31:28 · 4 answers · asked by oaksterdamhippiechick 5 in Books & Authors

His real name was Major General William L. Jackson. What was his nickname? I am referring to the American Civil War.

2006-06-16 17:30:06 · 2 answers · asked by I am Sunshine 6 in History

I desperately want to improve my poor eyesight. please give the basic things given in the book.

2006-06-16 17:27:03 · 7 answers · asked by thunderstruck 2 in Books & Authors

On what date?

2006-06-16 17:26:26 · 2 answers · asked by I am Sunshine 6 in History

Can some1 share a few ethical dilemmas in context of religion (more specifically Islam)

2006-06-16 17:26:05 · 3 answers · asked by AltF 3 in Philosophy

Is this true?

2006-06-16 17:25:04 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

what does it use for ? and why do you like it.

2006-06-16 17:24:30 · 8 answers · asked by purple 1 in Other - Arts & Humanities

2006-06-16 17:24:19 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Theater & Acting

2006-06-16 17:23:23 · 20 answers · asked by moses p 1 in Other - Arts & Humanities

2006-06-16 17:20:31 · 22 answers · asked by lil cannon 1 in Sculpture

If so, how?

2006-06-16 17:18:06 · 30 answers · asked by Scottie 4 in Dancing

2006-06-16 17:16:38 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Arts & Humanities

Thanks,for answering..in advance!:) ..

2006-06-16 17:15:48 · 26 answers · asked by Kimberly 6 in Philosophy

Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, 'Let me take the speck out of your eye,' when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye. (Mixing of east meets west philosphies today, I just got this one off of a tv show, and thought about a quote of what jesus said, and came up with what I think is a good question)

2006-06-16 17:13:32 · 19 answers · asked by Derrick 3 in Philosophy

Thanks for answering,in advance!:) ...

2006-06-16 17:12:05 · 19 answers · asked by Kimberly 6 in Philosophy

2006-06-16 17:10:36 · 16 answers · asked by George 1 in History

..Thans for answering..in advance! :)

2006-06-16 17:10:09 · 13 answers · asked by Kimberly 6 in Philosophy

2006-06-16 17:06:24 · 25 answers · asked by David Y 5 in Philosophy

2006-06-16 17:06:01 · 17 answers · asked by Sentient6 4 in Philosophy

mine's FUSCHiA

2006-06-16 17:04:10 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Arts & Humanities

a guy go to me and show yuckiness!!!

2006-06-16 17:03:48 · 6 answers · asked by mkdl_system3 1 in Other - Arts & Humanities

2006-06-16 17:01:15 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Arts & Humanities

i was just reading a question were some one anwsered with god puts you in the right circumstances, doesnt that violate free will when we talk about god doing thing, and doesnt that interfer with humans wanting to do things, if they are waiting for god to do it for them, like when people ask god for break throughs, isnt it enough for use to ask him to give us the strenght to solve our on problems, then asking him to solve our problem for use

2006-06-16 16:58:34 · 4 answers · asked by Derrick 3 in Philosophy

2006-06-16 16:51:32 · 6 answers · asked by the-same 1 in Other - Arts & Humanities

the more you think the more chances of answering the question.

2006-06-16 16:51:29 · 21 answers · asked by cyril the great 1 in Books & Authors

Why?

2006-06-16 16:49:14 · 18 answers · asked by Optimistic 6 in History

We all are motivated by different things. In my life I have traveled and lived in many countries and flown around many parts of the world. What is one thing that you have always wanted to do and why is it so important to you?

2006-06-16 16:42:10 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy