Arts & Humanities - 9 April 2007

I have boxes of high quality soft and hard cover books that I don't want to read again. The subject matter is a broad range from the esoteric to the mundane and everything in between -- literature, mystery, romance, best-sellers of every possible category, novelty/gift books, books with DVDs, psychology, philosophy, religion, self-help...the list is endless! I don't care if I get money for them. I just don't want to trash them as I am sure somebody somewhere would enjoy reading some of them. My local library doesn't take donated books. I'm not up for organizing a garage sale. I'm not going to put myself through the trouble of ebay and I have already gone through them and resold what I could through Barnes and Noble. It was a ridiculous exercise, a waste of my time, and for the money I got, I'd rather just give these books a good home.

Where or to whom have you donated books? It seems like a total waste for me to put them out with the trash. I would appreciate your ideas.

2007-04-09 07:51:51 · 26 answers · asked by margot 5 in Books & Authors

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multiple choice?

All of the following were goals of the Alien and Sedition Acts except:

A. to silence Republican opposition to Adams's foreign policy.
B. to increase presidential power in wartime.
C. to make it more difficult for foreigners to become citizens.
D. to gain support for a pro-France federal policy.
E. to narrow the definitions of acceptable political speech.

2007-04-09 07:47:24 · 2 answers · asked by Patrick 2 in History

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I am writing an essay about Scout's personality's in to kill a mockingbird. What should the thesis be?

PLEASE READ THIS AND SUGGEST WHAT THE THESIS SHOULD BE.
In Harper Lee’s novel to Kill a Mockingbird Scout Finch is the narrator and protagonist of the story. She narrates the story in first person, telling the readers what she hears and sees through her experiences. She is also known as Jean Louise Finch . At the beginning of the story set in the mid 1930s, Scout is an innocent five year old child who lives in the town of Maycomb, Alabama. Scout is the youngest in her family, living with her father Atticus, brother Jem, and the cooker Capurina. Throughout the beginning of the novel, Scout acts more of a tomboy by wearing overalls and learning how to climb trees rather than wearing dresses and learning manners. In this book Scout is a intelligent, confident, and a thoughtful character.

2007-04-09 07:39:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

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Would a world without War or Pain really be a good world to live in?

I was thinking. Close your eyes for a minute, and think of a world where there is no war, hate, sadness, or any kind of things to make you sad, depressed, angry or painful emotions or feelings.

Now. If there is no war, pain or sadness, then it would be peaceful right? Full of love? I dont think so, because if there is no pain, there is no gain. If you take pain and war away, then you have to automatically take away: Jealousy, Envy, Lust, Anger, Greed, Grief, and everything that could cause them.

But if you dont have that. then you cant have love. Because how would you know what love is if you dont have anything to compare it to. You can you be happy if you dont know what sad is. There would be no decisions. because everyone would feel the same, and by feeling the same, you become totally numb, and everyone would be the same.

So pain and war are a phase that humans must go through, because without sad, there is no happy

There is no Tall without Short

2007-04-09 07:37:50 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

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Must an ascetic deny the aesthetic?

And is the reverse true?

2007-04-09 07:32:00 · 6 answers · asked by nom de paix 4 in Philosophy

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Was Kissinger a pioneer in terms of implementing imperialistic policy?

2007-04-09 07:31:00 · 3 answers · asked by trey 1 in History

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pole the audience?

i used to be in choir at least 4 or more years ago. now i am a dance major. a ladie freind of mine has asked me to sing a song with her. its from phantom of the opera. my voice fits but i am not good at all at remembering lyrics and am uncomfortable with singing in front of groups. i need the experience though.

just wondering what you all think i should do. i cant decide.

2007-04-09 07:30:08 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Performing Arts

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Marie Antoinette who gets me a passing grade gets a 5 star best answer?

where was mari8e antoinette born

what did her parents plan for her

describe her intrest in education

how old was she when she traveled to france an to marry louis XVI

what amusements did shededicate herself to

instead of writing to the advice her mother wrote her,what did marie antoinette focus on

why was her lifestyle criticized

how did the diomand necklace affair harm her reputation

2007-04-09 07:28:30 · 9 answers · asked by goin 51,50 1 in History

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ehoward church tower clocks?

2007-04-09 07:24:33 · 2 answers · asked by edwardcarrier@sbcglobal.net 1 in History

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In 150 words what is the meaning of life.?

Also no religious awnsers.

2007-04-09 07:24:19 · 30 answers · asked by kingsawman 1 in Philosophy

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When your Dead you dont come back again? Rubbish;?

I was Dead before I was Born? Some of you experts will go back to the related universe-Big Bang argument, But even the big Bang had to be created? Matter does not create it self, Repeat nothing can manifest on its own

2007-04-09 07:21:09 · 34 answers · asked by denis9705 5 in Philosophy

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Hitler was a vegetarian, does this mean all vegetarians are nazis?

2007-04-09 07:19:49 · 16 answers · asked by gregorhansel 1 in History

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multiple choice?

Washington's farewell address urged Americans to avoid:

A. polarizing debates over slavery.
B. rapid urban development.
C. suppression of civil liberties in the name of national unity.
D. permanent alliances with European powers.
E. hasty western expansion.

2007-04-09 07:15:52 · 5 answers · asked by Patrick 2 in History

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Where are the history books wrong?

My wife has an essay to write where she has to give examples of where history books offer a biased or inaccurate version of history. I'm thinking something along the lines of:

- Abe Lincoln was a great, honorable pres (when there are examples where he was anything but)
- Our soldiers fight fair, and for freedom (when sometimes they too commit horrible acts)
- How the US obtained Texas, California, other Mexican territories, etc.

Any other examples of where the textbooks got it wrong?

2007-04-09 07:15:41 · 13 answers · asked by DougDoug_ 6 in History

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Does Time really exist?

It seems that the universe is really just energy in motion. I have my own logical beliefs for time in subjective reality but is there any objective explanations.

2007-04-09 07:14:20 · 20 answers · asked by Michael 3 in Philosophy

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What are the pros & cons of dating a philosopher?

As a philosopher (graduate school in philosophy), I know that I can be hard to get along with. People tend to not like it when you're right about everything all the time. ;)

I always wondered about dating someone like me -- I'd either love it or hate it. What's your experience with philosophers? Do they ask too many annoying questions? (Is this question annoying??) Do they have a need to be right all the time? Are they overly critical? Condescending or holier-than-thou (because they can't use simple, everyday words)?

If you don't have any experience here but are a philosopher, what are your strengths and weaknesses in a relationship?

2007-04-09 07:13:38 · 6 answers · asked by no_good_names_left_17 3 in Philosophy

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Do you think it's possible to have more than one soulmate in a lifetime?

2007-04-09 07:13:15 · 7 answers · asked by Jennifer H 1 in Philosophy

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In ballroom dance competition, how do judges judge when they simply stand around and couples swirl past them?

I've noticed that they seem to jot notes so quickly and pass the piece of paper to another staff member and that member probably passes it on to an accountant with a computer.

2007-04-09 07:11:24 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dancing