Books & Authors - December 2006

Okay, I'm reading a book that is part of a series following a particular character and I noticed the author likes to use a certain analogy in several of these books. It's a good one, and if you've only read one of his books and haven't heard the phrase before, it makes you nod and smile in comprehension. The thing is, he has used it in at least 2 books and probably more, so I figure some of you out there might be able to pick him (the author), or the series, out. If it seems that people are having trouble, I'll add hints. I'm pretty sure that several of you smart cookies out there will get it on the first try, though. Here goes: "...as (comfortable) as a tweed condom." Sound familiar? You can submit the author and or the 'series' (main character's name). 10 points for the first correct answer.

2006-12-20 04:07:11 · 5 answers · asked by BetchaBiteAChip 2

2006-12-20 03:56:10 · 31 answers · asked by Well well 2

Ok here's my thesis:
Judgment should not be solely based on appearance because it demonstrates signs of weakness in morality, extreme cockiness and unjust behavior.
I have divided my paper into three subtopics (my body paragraphs)
Effects judgment can have on a person, appearance does not always reflect personality, and stereotypes. I read & loved the book, but I am having some trouble finding quotes to support my thesis or evidence from the book. Can anybody help, please?
Thanks so much!
Love, respect & blessings,
R~

2006-12-20 03:29:28 · 9 answers · asked by Rachel R 1

the other 2 were Eragon & Eldest

2006-12-20 03:12:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

for girls.any type.

2006-12-20 03:00:07 · 19 answers · asked by ♥♫☮ azngurl 1

2006-12-20 02:56:04 · 10 answers · asked by dell 1

So, after Goblet of Fire, Harry is able to see what pulls the carriages because he saw Cedric die, correct? But he already witnessed his mother and father's death before that, so wouldn't he be able to already? Sorry if everyone has already noticed this... I've never been onto any Harry Potter websites before :) just wondering!

2006-12-20 02:51:50 · 14 answers · asked by dandelionwine 2

what is it?
what does it include?

2006-12-20 02:47:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hello,

Can anybody tell me where I will get a book written on Kishore Kumar "Kishore Kumar: The Many Faces of a Genius" in any city of INDIA. I serched a lot with many good book stores including CrossWorld etc. but I couldn't get it. So if anybody knows please tell me.

Thanks in advance.

Regards,

Mahesh Joshi

2006-12-20 02:39:32 · 2 answers · asked by rishabhmahesh 1

I am very into supernatural, horror, graphic novels. Anyone have any in mind that once u pick up u can't put it back down??? Let me know... I know King, Knooz, and a bunch of others but I want really good books that will keep me up all nite... Let me kno... Plz & thankz!

2006-12-20 02:39:04 · 13 answers · asked by cherokeebree 1

the book is about a world of inventors who all create these important useful things, but one inventor decides to invent something beautiful, something useless that you can enjoy without using, and so he invents the butterfly... I have no idea who the author is or the name of the book..

2006-12-20 02:18:36 · 1 answers · asked by lynny_73 1

2006-12-20 02:13:41 · 6 answers · asked by spellbind13 1

I just took one of my finals that included passage identification, and although I hadn't thought Lucretius would be on my exam, I felt that the excerpt which included a reference to Orpheus and Eurydice was from De Rerum Natura. Unfortunately my copy of the book is not with me and I cannot check and it is literally KILLING me. Thanks for your help!

2006-12-20 01:47:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have written a childrens book and I was wondering what do I need to do to get it published. I think its quite good!!

2006-12-20 01:31:06 · 7 answers · asked by scarlett 2

a. a character study b. informational reading c. a genre d. a universal truth

2006-12-20 01:26:47 · 3 answers · asked by fay a 1

I need more than three themes apart from fate and character.

2006-12-20 01:24:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

like those of wolves & hyenas

Dantes in ''The count of monte cristo "had this ability...

2006-12-20 01:15:08 · 4 answers · asked by X&Y 1

2006-12-20 01:02:16 · 3 answers · asked by rawalpindi74 1

2006-12-20 00:11:57 · 31 answers · asked by gone fishing 1

2006-12-19 23:33:38 · 9 answers · asked by Natashika 1

I really like reading Harold Robbins but I do not have possibility to read the most of his books...

2006-12-19 23:25:42 · 4 answers · asked by Natashika 1

2006-12-19 23:15:53 · 26 answers · asked by ? 1

I also like Poppy Z. Brite

2006-12-19 22:37:37 · 6 answers · asked by Julie C (little ninja) 1

I can create crosswords on General Knowledge, Science and other subjects. I want to earn from it. How can I?

2006-12-19 22:37:13 · 3 answers · asked by Rahul 2

If you had to choose between Patricia Cornwell or James Patterson who would you choose and why? Or do you have others you like better?

2006-12-19 22:22:36 · 8 answers · asked by Only hell mama ever raised 6

You can either tell us your favourite book or who would win in a wrestling match or even who would win in a game of Wizard Chess...

2006-12-19 21:34:48 · 13 answers · asked by Shaun W 2

Its kinda short....

Of all words spoken
the few heard
are a wandering wave
of the vast ocean
striking against the shore
leaving a transient impression
washed away
by the next wave
to come
ashore

2006-12-19 21:25:47 · 11 answers · asked by Cornesan 1

I dropped the habit
After forty-some years
To save myself from death.

I haven’t lit one in three months
Ninety-one days of smokeless hell.

Now I lay on the ground
Bleeding and fading out
And I use my last few breaths
To curse the Surgeon General
For not telling me wet sneakers
On a ladder will kill me quicker.

2006-12-19 20:55:31 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does anyone else worry about unintentionally and subconsciously mimicking other authors? I'm caught between reading anything I can get my paws on or burying my head in the sand to avoid tainting my imagination. I find that after reading a story, my writings and ideas tend to resemble the author's.

I wonder if I should read up until it's impossible to tell the individual influences apart when reading my scribbles or abstain from the library altogether.

Am I the only mimicosis sufferer?

2006-12-19 20:41:19 · 7 answers · asked by Rauthor 1

I was quite excited to have a poem accepted in the National Poetry Institue of Canada's annual contest... I've since heard that such contests are a scam to trick you into buying the anthology, paying for "typesetting costs", etc. The possibility that I was scammed is very upsetting... does anyone know if they are legitimate? Has anyone seen any of their previous anthologies in print anywhere?

2006-12-19 20:30:45 · 3 answers · asked by Mike M 1