Arts & Humanities - 7 December 2007

The history you research and accept as truth is the farthest thing from the truth. Taaking a wild guess is just as accurate. All you have to do is wild guess better than the mercanary hstorians. When someone tell me to read more history I know he is in college or he collect history books from garage sales.

2007-12-07 06:32:30 · 4 answers · asked by Tom C 1 in History

I need a good book to read. I just had my baby and sitting at home is driving me crazy. I like a good romance or drama can someone please help me...

2007-12-07 06:27:37 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

2007-12-07 06:20:02 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Drawing & Illustration

I recently got a contract from Tate publishing, and they want 4,000 dollars. I think its way too much, and I intend on leaving Tate and going somewhere else. What are the benefits of traditional publishing over self publishing? Would you advise me to self-publish or use a traditional publisher? If so, why?

2007-12-07 06:19:44 · 5 answers · asked by Adam 2 in Books & Authors

death

Everybody dies
Theres no reason to be scared
It's happened for years


It's how you live life
Take a look in the mirror
And what do you see


Not about your cash
No use for it when you're dead
Just think about it


We are all equal
Death does not discriminate
No one gets a pass


All that matters then
Is how you handled your life
Thats the only thing


Just accept your fate
Because when your dead and gone
We are all just dust

2007-12-07 06:18:41 · 5 answers · asked by The Dark Prince 3 in Poetry

I have a History Paper that is due in a week. It is supossed to be 5 to 15 pages. My Project is on the Normans and the Anglo-Saxons Warfare. I need to know the Cultures of both and the Battles they fought against eachother. I also need to know Their war tactics and all of their weapons. Please help, you can give me websites to go.
Thanks!!

2007-12-07 06:05:14 · 3 answers · asked by Tychi 2 in History

2007-12-07 06:02:12 · 18 answers · asked by matthew q 2 in Books & Authors

I'm submitting a piece of work to a well known publishing house. They are only accepting submissions via email. The work is around 5000 words. Do I need to copyright this first before I send it? I just found out about this opportunity a couple day ago and I have something done. Should I wait and hope they don't find what they are looking for in the meantime? Like I said, it is a very well-know publishing house.

2007-12-07 05:59:24 · 5 answers · asked by Cesaria Barbarossa 7 in Books & Authors

What are the acctual stones made out of?

2007-12-07 05:55:14 · 5 answers · asked by Sportscrazy101 2 in History

I am doing my family tree and cant get any further....I have searched and searched for my ggrandfather and where he was born.....got my grand parents marriage certificate with his name on it which was in wales I know my gran was born in wales....I cant find anything there about my ggrandfather or his son my grandfather together at all......I heard he could possibly have come from ireland......I found my ggrandfather came up on the 1881 census saying he was born in I reland ..well I hope it his him....and he was in the royal navy at that time ... also the vessel he was on ....is it possible to get records or information ..which then I could find where he was born ...

2007-12-07 05:53:57 · 5 answers · asked by JBKS_10 6 in Genealogy

A.the soldiers who died in World War I

B.the artists who abandoned reality to explore the unconscious

C.the writers who survived World War I and grappled with uncertainty

D.the musicians who explored harsh, discordant sounds

2007-12-07 05:52:21 · 5 answers · asked by Weemann 2 in History

111) Allegra*


Even the hollow reed voices across sand, dry plains,
Startling lilt, notes we can remember.
We can forget. Forgetting is our salvation,
Not reincarnation.
When memory is destroyed, we are spared
Thorns, destiny.
No further life.
Peace be with you.
With you, Father.

To each the choice, known, unknown, of what the
Heart can render. Rending forever, keeping us
Worn, sworn to earth, dust.
Do not erect stones for me, they would keep me
Company. I did not have companionship in
Life, why plague the stones at sunset?
Cover me with thorns, as in life, one reed,
One drum. I clutch music of death,
No salvation, yet reincarnation.
You are in peace. Let me.
Remember me.
Remember.

Who would leave their bed of winter's night
To light dark's ice with wax candle?
Not you, priest...
Bound by law to the body, not soul's grief
Or expansion.
Bound to limit the soul in one direction.
Denial of reed and drum leads voices,
In canto, to ceilings.
Captured. Tonal.
Never twice on key.

To each a choice...thorn, dulled thorn.
Thorn nonetheless.
Vine. Rose.
What redemption after salvation?
Can salvation be redeemed?
Must it, should it, by who's hand...
Long the vine, short the rose.
Together...vining rose of headstones
Rendering hollowness in winter's
Dark ice.
For you who remember...
A candle.

2007-12-07 05:49:22 · 19 answers · asked by Elysabeth 7 in Poetry

Gentle historians,

Help me to understand this vexing situation of crossed swords, this battle of minds.

John N. posted question in the History Forum:

Before the 19th century, the United States had never seen it. What is it?

My response was Answer #1:

A baby born in 1801.

And you, distinguished reader, will understand: the 19th-Century began in 1801 – so BEFORE the 19th Century, no one in the United States had seen a baby born in 1801. In other words, from the beginning of time up to the 19th Century, no one in the US had seen a baby born in 1801.

Then this guy (we’ll call him Answer #5) offered his opinion:

remeber the 19th century is the 1800's .... so a baby in 1801 would not count

Am I not understanding his response?

Why doesn't the baby count? More specifically, why does Answerer #5 HATE BABIES? How can someone hate babies? They are so cute.

So who is the idiot – me or him? (No credit for the obvious answer that we’re both idiots.)

2007-12-07 05:47:19 · 5 answers · asked by John W 5 in History

What were your thoughts and reactions?

2007-12-07 05:38:17 · 7 answers · asked by Jes 5 in History

Do you agree? This is not a homework assignment. I am an old man. I just want to know your opinion on this important moral idea.

2007-12-07 05:36:37 · 8 answers · asked by Sowcratees 6 in Philosophy

What would happen if Hitler would have used an Atomic Bomb?

During World War II, the United States introduced the Atomic Bomb and used it against Japan to end the war in the Pacific. Germany was actually very close to developing an Atomic Bomb also, but the Allies were able to invade Europe and defeat Germany before Hitler had the opportunity to use the bomb. If the Allies hadn't of gotten to Germany in time Where do you think Hitler would have dropped the A-Bomb if he would have had the time? How would it have changed World War II? How might it have changed the world today?

2007-12-07 05:21:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

Which one pick.. A)Subtractive color mixing B)The psychology of the sitter C)Nweoplatonist influence D)Perfect linear perspective

2007-12-07 05:21:07 · 4 answers · asked by ge 1 in Painting

I think the main purpose of life is to shape ourselves of what we want to become, despite of the dangerous surroundings and obstacles.

In your opinion, what is the purpose of life?

2007-12-07 05:13:57 · 30 answers · asked by Taja B 4 in Philosophy

I mean, do you literally go XXX with the wording and description?

2007-12-07 05:10:36 · 5 answers · asked by Cesaria Barbarossa 7 in Books & Authors

Why do so many people think there's nothing wrong with downloading electronic versions of brand new books for from from the 'net, when they know it would be wrong to walk into a bookstore and steal the same book?

Is it because there's no "material"--no paper or cover or ink, nothing to take up space on their bookshelves? Or is it a sense that everything online should be free? Or some distorted sense of entitlement ("If I want it, it must be provided to me at no cost")?

2007-12-07 05:08:26 · 15 answers · asked by Elissa 6 in Books & Authors

2007-12-07 05:06:39 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in History

I want to be a writer/author. Yes, I do realize that a course dedicated to extensive writing might make more sense, but there's a lot of rudimentary pieces that can be picked up from in depth reading and analysis, as well. So in your opinion which do you think is the wisest choice, studying creative writing or literature?
Any other comments, or personal accounts of dealing with this are welcome.
Thanks for all your answers :) <3

2007-12-07 05:06:18 · 23 answers · asked by ☼Christine☼ 2 in Books & Authors

In ancient Rome there is a specific river that runs through it and i need to knw what it is.

2007-12-07 05:02:36 · 9 answers · asked by Single and Hot 1 in History

A lot more clearly than is usually heard in day-to-day speech. This is really noticeable in community theatre, where the main actor/actress leads are way easier to hear than those with fewer lines. What is their secret to doing this?

2007-12-07 05:00:22 · 5 answers · asked by i♥sf 5 in Theater & Acting

I just go a Sony eReader and I get to download 100 classic books for free. I've already selected "A Christmas Carol" and "Jane Eyre". What else should I get?

I am a woman, a mother, and a college student so if you can think of anything that would be good for me, I would really appreciate it. Thanks!

2007-12-07 04:59:46 · 11 answers · asked by Erica 5 in Books & Authors

I want something in the area of writing like j.r. tolkiens lord of the rings or harry potter or something of that genre. I would like something college level i can't think or find any books at the moment.

2007-12-07 04:56:53 · 15 answers · asked by carmenella 1 in Books & Authors

What was the best moment of your life?
What was the worst moment of your life?

2007-12-07 04:46:03 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Philosophy

2007-12-07 04:41:54 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Painting

I am in the middle of rehearsing a drama called "The "i'm in the middle of learning off my lines but my problem is my bad public speaking. i need help with this pronto.

2007-12-07 04:40:11 · 7 answers · asked by andrew 3 in Theater & Acting

How did the 1828 tariff create a struggle between the North and South?

I need like a brief essay of like 1 or 2 paragraph!
thank you

2007-12-07 04:38:27 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in History