Arts & Humanities - 20 March 2007

I teach eighth grade English and we're going to be getting new literature books next year. As part of our curriculum, we're asked to teach something from the science fiction genre at some point. Our new book, which I examined but didn't personally order, doesn't have any sci-fi material. Can anyone recommend a good science fiction short story that would be appropriate for middle school students?

If you could post a link or provide an author's name, I would appreciate it.

2007-03-20 09:44:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

2007-03-20 09:42:52 · 11 answers · asked by Caribbean Belle 6 in Philosophy

no fakers please.for all those who could do magic please can u e-mail me .Please

2007-03-20 09:42:06 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

I used to have a book that I read all the time as a child. I think I got it in 1981, from my grade school's book orders. I just remember that it was a family of blobby looking things (sort of like shmoo) and they lived in a really weird world. I can remember pages of the book, but nothing that I can use to help describe it or make this clearer. (it might have been a Hanna Barbera book.) Sorry.... if anyone remembers please help me. thanks! :)

2007-03-20 09:40:41 · 3 answers · asked by ninjagirlred 1 in Books & Authors

personally, i like dan brown and jeff abbott =)

2007-03-20 09:40:23 · 21 answers · asked by woojy 2 in Books & Authors

If anyone goes there or is thinking about going there, please message me back.

2007-03-20 09:40:01 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Theater & Acting

(Related with Chinese immigration in the 1800s)

2007-03-20 09:38:03 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

from 1945 to 1970

2007-03-20 09:36:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

I'am looking for a Film & Acting School, I have already saw the nyfa page & I doubt if I can make it there. If anyone knows of any similar schools please let me know!

2007-03-20 09:36:08 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Theater & Acting

What events in WWII would now cause a heated debate? I know a topic would be the dropping of the bomb on Japan, and the moving of the Japanese people to camps because of the racism that pearl harbor triggered but is there anymore topics? Around 1943 or so would be good, but any topic is deeply appreciated

2007-03-20 09:34:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

2007-03-20 09:34:44 · 93 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

2007-03-20 09:34:05 · 8 answers · asked by Jellyn J 1 in Books & Authors

2007-03-20 09:33:34 · 19 answers · asked by joxer 1 in Philosophy

im thinking about buying it today

2007-03-20 09:32:57 · 5 answers · asked by hotguybmx760 2 in History

im really into reading and i am damn good at it but i am having a hard time finding something challenging, ive read Truman Capote, Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald and more, but i cant seem to find any other authors or titles that are just as or more challenging to read, i love a good challenge

2007-03-20 09:31:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

2007-03-20 09:31:16 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

Ancestry.com did not help. I would like a FREE website that will help be go back and find my heritage.

2007-03-20 09:30:59 · 1 answers · asked by dippindots0017 1 in History

2007-03-20 09:30:19 · 18 answers · asked by ronny 1 in Philosophy

i heard that they make them look less brown by using cotton buds and bleach...
Am absolutely fascinated that someone would go through so much pain (i'm guessing it hurts like funk) for the sake of a dodgy film.

2007-03-20 09:23:49 · 1 answers · asked by Icarus 6 in Other - Visual Arts

2007-03-20 09:23:02 · 3 answers · asked by Dj Burch 1 in Genealogy

I have to do an assignment on tea sets (more specifically sugar basin and creamer) from the 1700s. I tried googling tea sets 18th century and didn't work. Please help and include sources.

2007-03-20 09:22:16 · 1 answers · asked by Smarkieee 3 in Genealogy

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and my
kneck hurts.
Give me a sandwich
to make the pain
go away.

2007-03-20 09:21:04 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

In a nutshell, what was the conflict? The reason for conflict was simply that people wanted to drink, would not you agree? The effects were that people drank more than ever, yes?

2007-03-20 09:20:43 · 5 answers · asked by DanceTeacher 2 in History

2007-03-20 09:19:27 · 15 answers · asked by ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 4 in Philosophy

not one to buy flags looking for info to do a paper

2007-03-20 09:18:17 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

2007-03-20 09:18:07 · 3 answers · asked by Serious Dude 3 in Philosophy

2007-03-20 09:16:13 · 4 answers · asked by vivian i 1 in History

What do you think the chances are of us getting to the end of the book without the press spoiling it and printing all the important bits? Very slim I'd say seeing as this is the last book.

2007-03-20 09:15:50 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

This question is best answered after one get's over their bigotry and stereotypes. We all have them, including myself. That is, references to Warren Jeffs, etc., are not going to be helpful.

Thank you.

2007-03-20 09:11:43 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

1: What was Germany turned into after the Congress of Vienna?
A socialist republic
A city-state
A confederation of states


2: Who was the Chancellor of Germany that succeeded in unifying the country?
Otto van Bismarck
Victor Emmanuel II
Franz Joseph


3: What was the Carbonari?
Revolutionary group that sought the emancipation of the lower class
Revolutionary group that seized the government of Russia
Revolutionary group that sought unification of Italy


4: Who was the first king of a united Italy?
Franz Joseph
Victor Emmanuel II
Otto van Bismarck


5: The Ottoman Empire was centered in what modern day country?
Turkey
Iraq
India


6: The Crimean War illustrated what about the Ottoman Empire?
That it was technologically far behind the rest of Europe
That its political structure was more advanced than much of the western world
That its economy was advancing at a rapid rate.


7: Who was the first king of Austria-Hungary?
Franz Joseph
Otto van Bismarck
Victor Emmanuel II


8: What did the soldiers of the Decembrist Revolt in Russia demand?
A renewed economy
A constitution
A united social status


9: What great reform happened under Tsar Alexander II?
A new constitution
National welfare
Emancipation of the serfs


10: What was the October Manifesto?
An agreement with Tsar Nicholas II that gave less power to the Duma
An agreement with Tsar Nicholas II that gave rights to the Russian people and gave more power to the Duma
A literary work popular in the 19th century

2007-03-20 09:08:33 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in History