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Mike Hammer vs. Sherlock Holmes
Mike Hammer was one of the most popular characters in American detective fiction with Mickey Spillane selling over 200 million copies worldwide of his novels. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherloc
Salvia Divinorum Information
For centuries, the Mazatec Indians have valued Salvia divinorum for its healing properties and for use in shamanic ceremonies. Recently, countries have begun to study the plant's psychotropic component, Salvinorin A, for its possible use in treating perceptual conditions such as bipolar disorder and
Novelist Bob Gust's "Liar's Dice"
An engaging, entertaining yarn featuring some very interesting twists and turns in the life and career of an attorney who actually happens to be a decent guy.
Why Is Primary Literature Important for Research?
Although the term "primary source" is used in many disciplines to describe an original document or other source of information, "primary literature" most often denotes peer-reviewed scientific papers that depict original research. Although it may come in the form of conference papers, theses or diss
How to Unlock a Door in Brightwood in "Fable 2"
Numerous treasures lie behind the Demon Doors of Albion in "Fable II," but gaining entrance isn't easy. There's always a riddle to solve or an obstacle to overcome. The Brightwood Demon Door is particularly demanding, and makes several requirements before letting you through. You can do ev
We prefer the waste recycling machine
Waste glass recycling plant machinery by 9 units, a feed hopper bottle, bottle conveyor, crusher, conveyor plant broken glass powder, sifting, mixing machine, one for cooking and particle size analyze
The History of Beowulf
A number of major films have made "Beowulf" a household word, yet many people do not know the origins of this story of monsters and brave warriors. Far from being a Hollywood creation, "Beowulf" films are based on the oldest surviving epic tale in British literature. The heroic struggle by the hero,
How to Intrepret Short Stories
Interpreting a short story is both a subjective and objective pursuit. It is objective in the application of plot structure to the work. It is subjective in terms of what the reader brings to or remembers from the piece. The worldview or belief system of both the story's writer and its readers al
What Is Poseidon Holding?
Poseidon, the mythological Greek god associated with bodies of water and precipitation, is conventionally portrayed holding a trident. The trident is a three-pronged spear that was both a fishing tool and a weapon.
We Could Play by John Cyrus Varquez Salaga 11/24/10
Saw you today happily smilingWith hair so shining, face so bloomingYour lips seem tempting, wish I could kissCheeks of yours, never I do not miss
Fantasy Author and Book - The Time Traveller's Assistant by Ian O'Neill
Ian O'Neill is a great new fantasy novelist creating a fantasy book series for kids. His first book, The Time Traveller's Assistant, is an adventure about a young lad with a tough li
Idaho's Bear Lake Valley is an Inspiring Country
Idaho's Bear Lake Valley is a stunning and tranquil place to visit. Looking down from the crest of the mountain, one may see flat rich meadowland spread out for miles and miles between the mo
The Universe Can Never Be Complete: An Overview of A Madman's Newly Released Book of Poetry
'The Universe Can Never Be Complete' is a journey through the mind of man, specifically one man: John Joseph Burhop. It takes you from the beginning of the universe to the end of time and back again.
The Peter Shandy Series by Charlotte Macleod
If you enjoy mysteries that make you laugh out loud, try this series.Both the characters and the plots are outrageously funny and the characters stay true to form throughout the series.
Good Indian writing
of late indian writing in english has been the talking point in the publishing circles. With the success of writers from IIM or IIt a huge market for indian writing in english has opened up. This arti
How to Read the Indicator on an Altimeter
Altimeters measure altitude above a fixed level, such as mean sea level, or MSL. An altimeter has three indicators, which express altitude in units of 10,000, 1,000 and 100 feet, respectively. The skinniest arm -- or a roving triangle or quadrilateral shape -- indicates units of 10,000. A thick, med
Existentialism in European Fiction
The topic is about the philosophy existentialism, its meaning, some of the existentialists.
The Differences Between Dramatic Irony & Situational Irony
Irony is a dramatic or literary technique in which words convey a meaning contrary to the meaning of the situation. Irony may also result from actions that have consequences contrary to what was intended. There are a wide range of different types of irony, which are used for a variety of dramatic, c
Books turned into movies
Every year thousands of films are released into cinemas across the world and onto DVD and Blu-Ray. With these huge Hollywood blockbusters racking in millions of pounds every day, it is undoubtedly a v