Arts & Humanities - 16 December 2006

2006-12-16 05:15:56 · 4 answers · asked by William C 2 in History

2006-12-16 05:15:44 · 2 answers · asked by Lee M 1 in Books & Authors

Is it just me or is this world riddled with evil, stupid, ignorant people with no respect for themselves or others?

2006-12-16 05:15:16 · 12 answers · asked by Greg S 3 in Philosophy

I'm the book mender at a local library, and a Captain Underpants book came across my bench yesterday. I decided to see what the hype was about and started reading a few pages. I was STUNNED!

I thought people bought books for children to help them learn how to read and spell.... this trash does neither!

Rather than use "their" in a sentence, such as "their powers" the author uses "there". Rather than "able", "abel". When else did a Biblical character make his debut in a secular children's illustrated novel? Tow dramatic errors in four pages of text.

Has the job of editor been eliminated from books for children?
Do authors not care that children learn how to read and write from the trash they spew?
Is there no sense of responsibility when writing for children?

For me, I think this may be the beginning of a crusade for better children's literature. Maybe it's time to start a column critiquing children's books.

It makes sense now why many people have problems spelling.

2006-12-16 05:13:56 · 8 answers · asked by Deirdre H 7 in Books & Authors

2006-12-16 05:13:13 · 11 answers · asked by Rebecca L 1 in History

I really liked this list... what do you think?

THERE ARE FIFTEEN THINGS YOU NEED IN LIFE:
1. Mistakes
2. Good Friends And A Shoulder To Cry On.
3. Knowledge Not To Make The Same Mistake.
4. Love
5. Rain
6. Family
7. Ice Cream
8. Fun
9. Dreams
10. A Cute Pair Of Shoes
11. A Little Randomness
12. Books
13. Creativity
14. Inside Jokes
15. Someone who will tell you you're wonderful.

2006-12-16 05:11:29 · 13 answers · asked by ~S~ is for Stephanie! 6 in Philosophy

why or why not?

2006-12-16 05:02:48 · 5 answers · asked by Lamar S 3 in History

I was wondering if they use a special program, or draw it on paper, or what, and if they use a program, where I can get it?

2006-12-16 05:01:47 · 6 answers · asked by ? 1 in Drawing & Illustration

2006-12-16 05:00:15 · 5 answers · asked by jseymour1128 1 in Performing Arts

2006-12-16 04:59:49 · 16 answers · asked by rom_1367 2 in Philosophy

What Macbeth was like, who he was, what he did.

2006-12-16 04:59:32 · 2 answers · asked by laura g 1 in Theater & Acting

My mormon girlfriend got me a a gold necklace with a gold rectangular pendant on it with a cross cut out the middle. It's beautiful and it really compliments the neckline but the deal is I'm strictly agnostic and everyone who knows me knows it. I heard that the cross had pre-christian significance. Do you know it?

2006-12-16 04:59:07 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

Im in Y7 and i need some info.
plz help

2006-12-16 04:56:08 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

A. Gettysburg
B. Chancellorsville
C. Antietam
D.Bull Run

2006-12-16 04:53:37 · 12 answers · asked by Jared L 1 in History

why do we feel the need to lie to each other?

2006-12-16 04:51:30 · 24 answers · asked by wings 1 in Philosophy

and which group of people settled Maryland? Was it just a lot of people not accepted anywhere else or were they primarily Roaman Catholic and were they or were they not the most active of colonies in the slave trade?

2006-12-16 04:46:47 · 6 answers · asked by invincible 3 in History

2006-12-16 04:46:04 · 25 answers · asked by atg284 1 in Philosophy

2006-12-16 04:40:54 · 15 answers · asked by catsluvlolo 2 in Philosophy

We were so surprised! We had several pics from the boat ride down the river, then walked over to see the Alamo and Huge Christmas tree out front. Taking pics in the same area three of about ten showed clearly what looks like a spirit, one in particular appears to be a male angel looking down with spread wings.....sounds crazy I know, but it is true.

2006-12-16 04:39:58 · 9 answers · asked by Sage 6 in Photography

2006-12-16 04:39:40 · 2 answers · asked by absolut 1 in Theater & Acting

I need a picture of them (website)

2006-12-16 04:38:21 · 5 answers · asked by Kj 3 in Theater & Acting

A. Herman Melville
B. Harriet Beecher Stowe
C. Edgar Allan Poe
D. Nathaniel Hawthorne

2006-12-16 04:37:00 · 2 answers · asked by Jared L 1 in History

Something that will really blow people away. Mostly for auditions, but also just for singing. Preferibly Broadyway, in a mezzo soprano or soprano range.

2006-12-16 04:36:39 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Performing Arts

2006-12-16 04:32:04 · 6 answers · asked by Celeste P 7 in History

i am writing an essay on the characterization of a character of a novel. the problem is that i don't know what to write! to explain the characterization of a character, am i supposed to compare the character to other characters?? what do teachers ask for when they say to explain the characterization of a certain character??

2006-12-16 04:31:33 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

I have to list the pros and cons of banning books. In my PERSONAL opinion i can find no pros but i HAVE to have atleast three so if anyone can think of some ideas?!? thankkkyou.

2006-12-16 04:30:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

2006-12-16 04:28:54 · 18 answers · asked by pwned 1 in Books & Authors

hmmmmm?

2006-12-16 04:18:49 · 13 answers · asked by Mariam H 1 in Drawing & Illustration

i want to make a customized t-shirt

2006-12-16 04:18:12 · 6 answers · asked by lilshawdy 1 in Drawing & Illustration

any less obvious heroines you know?


NOTE: KATE MOSS IS NOT REALLY A HEROINE.

PIGGY MIGHT BE.

2006-12-16 04:17:01 · 17 answers · asked by Can I Be Your Pet? 6 in Philosophy