Books & Authors - May 2007

In English class we learned that in Hamlet, Shakespeare allowed us to see the King's weak and remoseful thoughts because having a degree of sympathy for him made the story/themes more complicated than just good and bad, black and white. But then I went and read The Merchant of Venice, and there's nothing at all to give you sympathy for Shylock's actions. Why the difference?

2007-05-23 13:19:32 · 5 answers · asked by Emily Rugburn 2

needed as soon as possible its for a huge project due tommarow

2007-05-23 13:18:50 · 3 answers · asked by grly grl 1

2007-05-23 13:06:19 · 3 answers · asked by PumaPepper 2

2007-05-23 12:59:21 · 2 answers · asked by Peaches 1

I've had a few writing workshops and I've found them to be very helpful. However now I don't really have that luxury so I'm looking for honest people who maybe could start a longterm writing partnership. For example, sending stories via email and giving editing advice etc. -- like "swapping papers" in class to grade them. Any takers?

2007-05-23 12:55:13 · 2 answers · asked by all work and no play 5

2007-05-23 12:45:48 · 5 answers · asked by FakePlasticLove 2

Hi,
When I was in grade school, (7th grade) I remember reading an Asimov story in which these people made of sugar lived this secret life, and then one day they went out in the rain and they dissolved. Anyone know the name of this story?? Do you know if it would be in an anthology?

Thanks!

-Asimov Fan

2007-05-23 12:30:55 · 3 answers · asked by George H 3

I have many books i have already read including-all of the clique, pretty little liars, boy heaven, the dashwood sisters, private, and peaches...i love books like these and i need some more ideas...plz help me cuz i am in desperate need of a good summer read!
thx for all of your help!
-CCR

2007-05-23 12:18:53 · 23 answers · asked by ceeceeray 2

I have written a new manuscript. It's my first and it's a children's story for 2nd grade to the 6th grade reading. I have done the illustrations myself and the characters are animals. I'm looking for a publisher. I'd like to know if anyone might have a contact or any suggestions of which way I should turn to find the right publisher for my project.

Thank for you time.

Sincerely,
Michael

2007-05-23 12:15:09 · 7 answers · asked by Michael D 1

2007-05-23 11:53:27 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

and was it true he was high when he wrote it and did he go to jail?

2007-05-23 11:39:30 · 8 answers · asked by Rebecca 3

Have any one of you heard of the book, "Saved by Grace, A Gift from God"? It was written by Alice Monterio and published by Xulon Press April 2007. It is the BOMB!!!

It is a Christian Book. There is a real life miracle in it...truly happened. It is amazing. If you have not yet gotten it, I suggest you do so. It can be ordered on Amazon.com; or Borders.com; or Xulonpress.com. Or by contacting Barnes & Nobles.

Tell me if you've heard of it, or if you've read it.

Peace.

2007-05-23 11:33:31 · 1 answers · asked by Author Al 4

Ok, so I have this assignment for the book, "I Heard the Owl Call my Name" and I need a site that has FREE summaries of the chapters! I already checked sparknotes and it wasnt there! I have this project due tommorow! Also, how do I make a newspaper in word. I tried the columns thing but it makes it all weird. If there is a site on that please tell me! Thanks!
(P.S. The project is a newspaper thing)

2007-05-23 11:30:04 · 3 answers · asked by Tennisr0cks 3

Lately I've been devouring books by Kristin Billerbeck. I also have read a good book by Lauren Walker and Sir L....something. But thjen I also read a book by Meg Cabot (Size 14 is not Fat Either) and was shocked to find it was chock-full of profanities and other bad stuff. Of course, I'm old enough to read this stuff, but hate exposing myself to it because I am very easily influenced. I can read pretty much anything, I'm a teenager and a major book worm. I was wondering if anyone has some nice, clean, book recomendations? They don't even really have to be christian, just a good book you read or an author you like that doesn't swear -too much- in their books. I want it PG-rated. Thanks!

2007-05-23 11:14:26 · 13 answers · asked by Bren J 5

Lately I've been devouring books by Kristin Billerbeck. I also have read a good book by Lauren Walker and Sir L....something. But thjen I also read a book by Meg Cabot (Size 14 is not Fat Either) and was shocked to find it was chock-full of profanities and other bad stuff. Of course, I'm old enough to read this stuff, but hate exposing myself to it because I am very easily influenced. I can read pretty much anything, I'm a teenager and a major book worm. I was wondering if anyone has some nice, clean, book recomendations? They don't even really have to be christian, just a good book you read or an author you like that doesn't swear -too much- in their books. I want it PG-rated. Thanks!

2007-05-23 11:11:20 · 7 answers · asked by Bren J 5

Lately I've been devouring books by Kristin Billerbeck. I also have read a good book by Lauren Walker and Sir L....something. But thjen I also read a book by Meg Cabot (Size 14 is not Fat Either) and was shocked to find it was chock-full of profanities and other bad stuff. Of course, I'm old enough to read this stuff, but hate exposing myself to it because I am very easily influenced. I can read pretty much anything, I'm a teenager and a major book worm. I was wondering if anyone has some nice, clean, book recomendations? They don't even really have to be christian, just a good book you read or an author you like that doesn't swear -too much- in their books. I want it PG-rated. Thanks!

2007-05-23 11:09:54 · 8 answers · asked by Bren J 5

Lately I've been devouring books by Kristin Billerbeck. I also have read a good book by Lauren Walker and Sir L....something. But thjen I also read a book by Meg Cabot (Size 14 is not Fat Either) and was shocked to find it was chock-full of profanities and other bad stuff. Of course, I'm old enough to read this stuff, but hate exposing myself to it because I am very easily influenced. I can read pretty much anything, I'm a teenager and a major book worm. I was wondering if anyone has some nice, clean, book recomendations? They don't even really have to be christian, just a good book you read or an author you like that doesn't swear -too much- in their books. I want it PG-rated. Thanks!

2007-05-23 11:07:51 · 4 answers · asked by Bren J 5

Because he has a scARRRR!!

2007-05-23 10:44:06 · 7 answers · asked by Giggly Giraffe 7

Im a 15 year old girl and I need more books to read. My favourite books are Twilight and New Moon by Stephenie Meyer. They are about a girl who has fallen in love with a vampire and I highly recommend them to everyone. They are amazing. I also like books by Jacqueline Wilson and Meg Cabot. I am not really interested in books like Lord of the Rings. I was just wondering what are your favourite books?

2007-05-23 10:27:42 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm looking for historical nonfiction books with the same narrative style as Manhunt.

2007-05-23 10:27:18 · 1 answers · asked by Matt 3

What theme should occur more often? Or what moral/life lesson? What kind of characters don't you see enough of?

2007-05-23 10:24:13 · 3 answers · asked by serf m 2

When you buy a mystery, what do you hope it will have? i.e. murder? missing persons? Romance? Espionage?
Also, do you usually suspect a man or a woman of a crime?

2007-05-23 10:15:37 · 12 answers · asked by Oompa Loompa 2

well i understand the story but i need to come up with a
-Global Connection with the story ( how this book relates to an event globally)
-Personal Connection ( how this story relates to you or someone close to you)
-Literary Connection ( how this book relates to another book)

anyways mind answering? it will help me get an idea of what i should put

2007-05-23 09:11:15 · 3 answers · asked by alex t 1

need a/s/a/p

2007-05-23 09:03:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I heard somewhere that the number 87 is significant in the Harry Potter fandom. Not the books, the fandom. Does anyone have any ideas as to what this significance might be?

2007-05-23 08:54:50 · 4 answers · asked by faldwin7 2

Hamlet ... And let those that play your clowns speak no more than is set down for them; for there be of them that will themselves laugh, to set on some quantity of barren spectators to laugh too; though, in the mean time, some necessary question of the play be then to be considered...

http://academia.wikia.com/wiki/Motifs_in_Hamlet#When_Your_Clowns_Speak

2007-05-23 08:25:42 · 7 answers · asked by Ray Eston Smith Jr 6

2007-05-23 08:09:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have finished with some books that I have. I want a book that is very enlightening, easy to read, and something that I will not want to put down.

2007-05-23 08:04:01 · 22 answers · asked by Avani 1

Ok... well recently, I've been inspired by these two stories (same author) "Blue is for Nightmares" and "White is for Magic"

so, I have decided to write a story. I have some of it figured out already. It's going to be like a suspense thing... someone is trying to kill my main character, Jen. She's going to recieve notes, phone calls, etc. But thats not the piont.

what i'm asking is, do you have any tips during the writing process? anything i should do before I start?? I'm 14 years old and thank you!

2007-05-23 07:22:41 · 8 answers · asked by ? 3

The use of Alchemy in this story is already obvious. Even JK Rowling herself confirmed that she uses Alchemy when writing the series.

This site http://harrypotterforssekers.com studies the influence of Alchemy in the series. If you don't know what alchemy is and how it could affect Harry Potter, that site has all the information you could need.

Although many people say that it is impossible to predict the plot of the last book, you have to remember that as long as the plot itself follows the rule of alchemy (meaning the rules of a structure THAT ALREADY EXISTS) it is possible and very easy as well.

I'm quoting the site now: 'The plot is JK Rowlings'; the process which the plot symbolizes is according to spiritual laws and so can be known in advance'

2007-05-23 06:56:33 · 6 answers · asked by Cheshire Riddle 6