Articles for category: Books

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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 ...

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Scofield Versus Zondervan Study Bible

If you are a student of the Bible, you know that the task of finding and purchasing a new study Bible can be overwhelming. A quick perusal of a modest Christian book store will present scores of options. Is there really that big of a difference between study Bibles? Are most of the differences cosmetic ...

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Analysis of Poems by Philip Larkin

Philip Larkin’s poems are full of resentment and anger for youth, innocence, and naivety. Larkin, through his poems, sets out to destroy each of these ideals one by one. Using imagery and carefully planned structure, Larkin is able to create an atmosphere in which he can effectively criticize and deconstruct the subject of innocence in ...

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A Biography of George F. Handel

First Part Halle – Hamburg – Rome 1690-1712 It’s hard today to speak about Handel’s life and works without mentioning the similarities between him and Bach; first of all they were born in the same year:1685, even if it’s not a case than the most geniuses of the late baroque era (Couperin, Telemann Scarlatti ) ...

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Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter Series Targeted for Women But Guy-Friendly

Guys, has this happened to you? You’re browsing the book shelf, probably in the “horror” or “sci-fi/fantasy” section of your local bookstore, and your eye catches on a cover that is graced by a beautiful, semi-naked woman. Intrigued, you pick the book up, but as soon as you see the words “beautiful vampire” or “lust ...

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My 10 Favorite Satirical Writers, with Examples

In my personal (and anything but humble) opinion, reading and writing satire is one of the greatest pleasures known within the literary realm. This in no way implies that satire is easy to write because nothing could be further from the truth. Many people think that satire and comedy are synonymous. They are again off ...

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Top 2012 Chinese History Books

I love history, and Chinese history is no exception. I’ve compiled the top 2012 Chinese history books, due for release throughout 2012. You won’t regret checking out these great history books! The Forbidden City” was the home of the Chinese emperor and royal court for several hundred years. It was forbidden (hence the name!) for ...

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Sibling Bonds

The siblings in the works Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou, onny Blues by James Baldwin, and eath of a Salesman by Arthur Miller play significant roles in each other lives. The siblings in these works show a great amount of care and concern for one another, sometimes acting not only as ...

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Portland, Oregon’s Not so Secret Society

It is not big secret. Witches and witchcraft in Portland , Oregon are part of the fabric of society. The witch culture of Portland is a hybrid sort of pagan religion and a fascination with history of witches. Most witches are self described good witches. Some even hang shingle signs over their doors that they ...

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Review of Ted Dekker’s Novel Obsessed

Title: Obsessed Author: Ted Dekker Publisher: Westbow Press, Nashville Copyright: 2005 Pages: 382 ISBN: 0-8499-4373-6 Genre: Christian fiction/suspense If you find the greatest treasure in the world, is it really worth risking everything to possess? Ted Dekker’s novel Obsessed introduces a Los Angeles realtor who becomes caught up in an obsession that is far more ...