Articles for category: Books

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Firearm Review: Romanian AK-47 Variant, the WASR-10

Firstly, this rifle IS NOT LEGAL under the laws of California, Massachusets and Washington DC. I DO NOT advocate breaking the law to obtain one of these rifles. It is perfectly legal to own in the other 48 states (including my own). Another important factor when modifying any AK clone is knowledge of the 922r ...

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Writing Tips: Conflating Sensorial Elements

While many writers recognize the power that results from appealing to any of the five senses when constructing a narrative, some are unaware that conflating two sensorial elements can be even more effective than the aforementioned endeavor. This can be the case given that the literary technique often results in unconventional representations of reality-such as ...

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Best Ways to Sell College Textbooks

There are a lot of great places to sell your college textbooks once you are through with them. The most obvious choice is your school’s bookstore. Your school’s bookstore will usually offer you a decent price for your used books, and is a very convenient way to sell your books. When you go to class, ...

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Summary of Gladiator

“At the height of its power the roman empire was vast. Stretching from the deserts of Africa to the borders of Northern England. Over one quarter of the worlds population lived and died under the rule of the Caesars. Winter of 180 A.D. Emperor Marcus Arelius’ 12-year campaign against the barbarian tribes in Germania was ...

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Harry Potter Complete Spell List: Part Five

There are numerous spells that have been cast in Harry Potter’s world. My previous four articles highlighted many of these spells. The rest of them are listed here. If you haven’t read my previous articles, they are located here, here, here, and here respectively. The pronunciation and description of more of the spells are located ...

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Wallace Stevens and His Poetry of the Imagination

The human imagination, the ability to perceive another kind of reality made purely of thought, has always been the muse of artists and writers alike. Poets especially prize this human ability to imagine and create because it is the essence of their work, both for the poet himself and the reader. However, no contemporary poet ...

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William Faulkner Quote

“The Past is never dead. It’s not even Past”-William Faulkner The past is often times considered to be a map of the future. The past determines where we have been as a people and where we are going. This statement can be partnered with the South African word “Sankofa” meaning “We must go back and ...

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Fun Facts About Harry Potter Character Remus Lupin

Remus Lupin is another supporting character that Harry Potter fans simply love. This character is interesting for so many different reasons. With his work in the Order of the Phoenix and his protecting of Harry Potter, it’s easy to see why so many people love Remus Lupin. The following are just a few fun facts ...