Bookworm: What are some good nonfiction books for a young adult to read? I recently finished all the books i wanted to read for 2007 (so i was a week late, big deal), could you recommend some good books (reasons would be helpful) for me to read in 2008? I enjoy mainly nonfiction. I have already read, and loved, books like the tipping point, … [Read more...] about What are some good nonfiction books for a young adult to read?
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What travel writers and authors focus mainly on South America?
PeguinBackPacker: What travel writers and authors focus mainly on South America? The only book I can find is "Do travel writers go to hell?" I cannot seem to find any thing else related to the subject. Please help? Been trying to do that. Not much luck. Answers and Views: Answer by JodieLook for books on travel in the state you're in and … [Read more...] about What travel writers and authors focus mainly on South America?
What was the book where the clue was hidden in the back of a famous statue in Europe?
Signilda: What was the book where the clue was hidden in the back of a famous statue in Europe? Someone wrote in Reader's Digest that they read this intriguing book (maybe about spies) where the big clue was a note hidden in the neck of a famous statue. This person actually visited the statue and reached behind it and found a note which read … [Read more...] about What was the book where the clue was hidden in the back of a famous statue in Europe?
What purpose does synesthesia serve in literature? What does Syllepsis tell us about an author’s work?
Nick: What purpose does synesthesia serve in literature? What does Syllepsis tell us about an author's work? How does it help illuminate meaning in literature. For both Synesthesia and Syllepsis. I need to do a Literary Term Presentation on Synesthesia and Syllepsis. I'm stuck on answering the following questions for both terms. What purpose does … [Read more...] about What purpose does synesthesia serve in literature? What does Syllepsis tell us about an author’s work?
What are good books for teens that are similar to 13 reasons why?
tjvk0919: What are good books for teens that are similar to 13 reasons why? I am a teen and need a book book about teens that want to commit suicide and their stories. I thought that 13 reasons why was a good book. Answers and Views: Answer by guitar_1006Why would you want to read about other teens suicide? That's so dark and painful. … [Read more...] about What are good books for teens that are similar to 13 reasons why?
What is the future of books? What would a bookless future hold for generations to come?
Nicole: What is the future of books? What would a bookless future hold for generations to come? With advances in technology, electronic books and audio books are gaining popularity. But these do not offer the 'feel' of curling up with a good book. They also limit the audience to only those that have acess to a computer/internet. Can traditional … [Read more...] about What is the future of books? What would a bookless future hold for generations to come?
How many ways can you arrange the books on a shelf if the books are grouped by author?
ralph sampson: How many ways can you arrange the books on a shelf if the books are grouped by author? You have 7 different books written by Tom Clancy, 4 different books written by Louis L'Amour, and 5 different books by Isaac Asimov. How many ways can you arrange the books on a shelf if the books are grouped by author? Answers and … [Read more...] about How many ways can you arrange the books on a shelf if the books are grouped by author?