Books & Authors - October 2006

2006-10-05 03:27:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

it was about a society where attempts were made to make everyone equal. if you were fast, weights would be attached to you to slow you down. if you were beautiful you had to wear a mask, etc.. the story ends with some guy tearing off his weights and removing his mask and other impediments only to be shot and killed. i don't know if it was a short story or book.

2006-10-05 03:24:51 · 3 answers · asked by the_general64 1

Im trying to put together a little book for my brother so can you tell me the best ghost story you remember being told as a kid?

2006-10-05 01:42:17 · 9 answers · asked by softeyes032002 2

2006-10-04 22:53:16 · 9 answers · asked by Charles L 1

2006-10-04 22:30:34 · 14 answers · asked by LadyRebecca 6

not a example

2006-10-04 21:42:15 · 3 answers · asked by jose c 1

I want to write a novel but evey time I read a masterpiece, I lose confidence.I see that I am a lot behind.

2006-10-04 21:35:53 · 5 answers · asked by Melinda 1

2006-10-04 19:32:31 · 4 answers · asked by Ana Maria I 1

That which you have been given is but a fleeting comfort of this life. Better and more enduring is that which Allah has for those who believe and put their trust in Him; who avoid gross sins and indecencies and, when angered, are willing to forgive; who obey their Lord, attend to their prayers, and conduct their affairs by mutual consent; who bestow in alms a part of that which We have given them and, when oppressed, seek to redress their wrongs. [Al-Qur'an, Sura: 42 (Ash-Shura), Ayat: 36-39]

2006-10-04 19:27:44 · 8 answers · asked by redgd s 1

If so, how do you choose the questions that prompt you to cast a vote for a best answer? How do you access these questions?

I generally answer questions in one only category (this one), and I would be delighted (and knowledgeable) to vote on answers in this category, but I rarely do, because it's too hard to locate them.

When I do, however, I often notice that I am the ONLY voter, or one of a very few, and that some of the voters seem to vote simply for the points--the first answer, the briefest answer, even a stupid or satiric answer. One answerer said that the secret Tom Sawyer was keeping from Huck was that his Pap was homo. It actually got a vote for Best Answer, and for a period was tied with three other serious answers.

So how do you decide when to vote? And how do you find questions that you are knowledgeable about and interested in?

I love answering questions, but I often wonder if anybody ever really reads my answers, including the asker.

2006-10-04 19:02:00 · 12 answers · asked by bfrank 5

I was told on here that I should send a copy of my story to myself to prove that I wrote it, just in case anyone trys to steal it. What does that mean?

2006-10-04 18:42:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

When I was younger I was hugely fat but I wrote like I was posessed. I was writing novels, poems and short stories. Now Im older, Im totally fit and I work out everyday, but the words just wont come any more! My life is fuller, Im more active, but when I sit down to write I find I cant finish my novel, my baby, my most prized possesion. I dont want to turn into a slob again, can anyone help me solve this problem? I already set aside quiet time to write everyday, its just not EASY like it used to be. Any comments will be appreciated.

2006-10-04 18:41:20 · 12 answers · asked by kalikapsychosis 2

What is your feeling after you read the book"Robinson Crusoe"?

2006-10-04 18:14:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

i read The Shining, Carrie and Four Past Midnight
I think i'm gonn read Misery next but what do you think i should read?

2006-10-04 17:17:22 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm serious about this and please don't say the Bible, because the Bible is fact. I want fiction.

2006-10-04 17:10:07 · 15 answers · asked by Loved By Someone Above 4

What are some really good religous fiction and nonfiction books? I need to do an essay on one, at least 200pgs. Please help.

2006-10-04 17:03:27 · 9 answers · asked by Andy 3

OK heres where I am finding difficulty with this whole Harrys Parents dieing stuff. Now in the 3rd harry Potter book Hermoniee uses that time turner first to make it to all her classes and then later to save Sirius and BuckBeak the hippogriff. Now in the 6th book we find out that there were multiple of these time turners in the Department of Mystries. So why exactlly not use one of those to warn the Potters that Voldemort was coming for them? This could have also been used to warn the longbottoms. Again this has puzzled me for some time.

I am looking for well wrote out answers. I look forward to hearing your replys.

2006-10-04 16:33:20 · 11 answers · asked by Gewbs 2

It's an American Girl book.I just read the book and I think it was really good, it's for ages 8-13.I'm 11 and I want to know if anyone else around my age has read the book.

2006-10-04 15:58:46 · 2 answers · asked by natalie renee 3

Does it say who Romeo first loved?

Isn't it something like Rosalina or something?

I have it right in front of me but I can't find it.

2006-10-04 15:53:27 · 7 answers · asked by Violet 3

like it has been sweat over? What is this phenomenon called?

2006-10-04 15:43:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

In "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" written by James Thurber, in the first paragraph is Walter Mitty commanding a boat or plane or what? (Walter Mitty is the commander)Can you explain what exactly a “navy hydroplane” is? I looked it up in the encyclopedia but that just confused me more. You can find the short story at http://www.all-story.com/issues.cgi?action=show_story&story_id=100 -I am only concerned with the first paragraph. Thank you.

2006-10-04 15:38:14 · 5 answers · asked by ♪~♥~♫~♥~♪ 3

2006-10-04 15:24:27 · 2 answers · asked by roundman 1

help?

2006-10-04 15:19:41 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is this a good beginning to a story:::

April gazed up at the heavy rain clouds that gathered over her head. She knew that she should be heading home but she couldn't bring herself to move her feet towards that god forsaken house. Instead she too another drag on her cigarette. But this time she didnt let it go. Maybe just maybe if she held it there long enough it would just take over. It could kill everything in it's path all her doubts, worries, pains, and hate. Maybe it'll just take all these things away untill there is nothing left but smoke. That's when the first rain drops fell. Slowly April let the smoke flow out of her. As it left her body all her emotions came back. April threw what was left of her cigarette on the ground and started walking home.


So what do you think Sad and Depressing or Creative???

2006-10-04 15:10:54 · 9 answers · asked by wannabenun1234 2

I want to read a book that is gushy, but not cheesy or unrealistic. Please help!!!!

2006-10-04 14:21:47 · 16 answers · asked by Toto! 3

The poorest person possible. A story to help you appreciate what you have. Like "the diary of anne frank" or "grapes of wrath".. but much worse.

2006-10-04 14:21:21 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

any details? the name? release date? is it really gonna be the last one?

2006-10-04 14:17:14 · 11 answers · asked by guitlamo13 2

I'm trying to get that book of hers and they don't sell it anymore ...

2006-10-04 14:08:39 · 1 answers · asked by Nini69 1

2006-10-04 13:42:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Seriously, I have read it a dozen times, for its philosophy, grand escapism and impeccable writing and story telling....I was hooked at the part about the sloth....the last time I read it, at the last sentance I almost turned it over and started again.

None of my friends or family read...except for like crime novels so I have no help....

I like classics and if I had to chose a favorite author it would be Margaret Atwood.

Any reccomendations?

2006-10-04 13:37:45 · 6 answers · asked by elysialaw 6