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Facts About Arachne in Greek Mythology
Arachne is a Greek mythological character who is remembered as being a proud and arrogant young woman before she became a spider. Her story is connected with Athena, the goddess of wisdom. The moral of Arachne's story is that arrogance, vanity and pride bring about a person's downfall. As is the cas
The World of Chaos, Theory, and Art in Michael Dickel's New Poetry and Art Collection
A review of The World behind it, Chaos, Michael Dickel's new collection of poetry and visual art. Dickel innovates in both written and visual media, providing a book worth reading and re-reading. Well
Symbolism of Almond Trees
The almond tree (Prunus dulcis) is native to North Africa and Asia Minor. A close relative to the peach, almonds are often the first tree to bloom each spring, some bursting forth in late winter. The tree features prominently in several stories from the Bible, at least one Greek myth, and as a crop
How to Burn a CDR to a DVD Disc
Burning the contents of a CD-R to a DVD can help you reduce the number of data-bearing CDs in your collection. While CDs hold approximately 700MB of data, DVDs hold more than six times more.Getting that data from one disc to another can be achieved a number of different ways.
How to Read Kim Harrison Short Stories
Writer Kim Harrison is the New York Times bestselling author of the "Hollows" series. Six short stories form part of the series. The series is an example of the urban fantasy genre and follows the activities of female protagonists as they deal with both supernatural and day-to-day problems. Harrison
How to Write About Fictional Magical Kingdoms
When you are writing fiction, writing about a kingdom that does not exist in a world that uses magic allows you to stretch your imagination and build a whole new world. However, creating a magical kingdom entirely out of your head instead of basing it closely on an existing place can be daunting. Yo
How to Write Great Poetry
Poetry is self expression in it's purest form. With practice, anyone can write good poetry. All it takes is an open mind, the desire to write one's feelings down, and the ability to adequately express one's self. In time, you too can write great poetry.
How to Mod "Fable: TLC"
"Fable: The Lost Chapters" is a role-playing game for the PC that allows players to create mods that add quests, weapons, and other different aesthetic elements to the game. If you have already completed the game or just want to take part in a different journey than the default one laid out by the g
Different Types of Myths
A myth explains something factual with a fictional story. The fictional story is the center of the myth, while the attempted explanation of some occurrence or thing is usually allegorical. Myths explain all kinds of natural phenomena, usually incorrectly. Many cultures have their own myths, even whe
How to Get ESL Children to Practice English Outside the Classroom
Children whose first language is not English and who are not proficient in English are known as English-as-a-Second-Language learners. ESL students have a wide range of English-speaking abilities. Some have just immigrated from a non English-speaking country and have no knowledge of English, while o
Putting The Pretty Pink Into Your Party!
Pink is one of the most fun colors out there. That is why countless girls and women place it among their most favorite colors. Whether it is a soft pink, bright pink, or a shade in between you will fi
Are We a Nation of Addicts?
HLN TV Host Jane Velez-Mitchell believes Americans are being 'hooked' on everything from crime to pharmaceuticals, and it's making a handful of pushers very wealthy.
Complete Your Children's Book Collection
One of the most memorable and favourite past times we have as kids is learning to read, and there is nothing better than to get your child into reading and help them build their very own book collecti
Behind the Glass Wall: Analytical Book Review of CANDIDE, OR OPTIMISM
Analytical Book Review of CANDIDE, OR OPTIMISM by Voltaire
How to Write a Ten Page Novel
For an adolescent or a teen who wants to try her hand at writing a novel, a 10-page "mini" is not only a fun way to start but it's also much less daunting than trying to reach the traditional average of 320 pages (approximately 90,000 words) on the first attempt. While 10 pages won't be considered p
How to Interact With Asian Culture
Asian culture (or, more specifically, Oriental culture) is very different from Western culture, with a different set of values, traditions and behavior. If you live in an Asian country or find yourself interacting with Asians, you should be well-informed as to what the key differences are and how t
The Structures & Types of Poetry
Starting with the oldest written poem, "The Epic of Gilgamesh," composed in Mesopotamia between approximately 2700 BC and 600 BC, poets have put writing instrument to flat tablet expressing heroism, religious beliefs, history and love. Over time, many types of poems emerged, with elements and struct
Bring your kitchens to life by giving them beautiful layouts
This article gives information about a company that provides stunning designs for the interior, they are specialists in bathroom and kitchen designs.
How to Write Subtext in a Novel
Subtext creates depth to writing. It allows the writer to address and unify the themes in her novel. However, writing subtext isn’t always easy. The types of subtext an author brings to her novel should be deliberate and well chosen. The subtext has to mean something. It can’t be throw