Authors, Poets, and Playwrights

Question 1

Would a repo-man actually want to try and repo a disassembled 5 yr old dirt bike that is hardly worth anything

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IF its worth enough for you to keep it LOCKED up in a garage, I suppose he would want to repo it. I'm sure he and the lender appreciate you taking such good care of it. Does it have that much sentimental value?

Question 2

Does Caroline Alexander the author of the book 'The Bounty' speak to groups and if so how do you contact her

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She is listed in the author catalog at www.randomhouse.com. Perhaps you could contact someone from that site who could answer your questions or give you contact information.

Question 3

Where can you buy a copy of Diana Hart's book 'Under the Mat'

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Amazon.com can get almost any book that a reader is looking for, even many that are out of print. If the book is "Under The Mat," they most likely have it in stock. [Note: It is on Amazon, but only from third-party sellers, and is pricey, for the reason referred to below.] It was pulled from bookshelves, due to a lawsuit from some in the Hart Family. The best place to get a copy is eBay, although it will be pricey. It is available at several sellers on abebooks.com from $94.00 to 150.00. All the sellers are in Canada.

Question 4

What is the context of Wilfred Owen's poem 'Dulce est Decorum est'

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Answer  In this poem Wilfred Owen, states how sweet and right it is to die for one's country.  Wilfred Owen was an officer in the Manchester Regiment in WW1. The poem describes a gas attack on his men, and the subsequent death of one, as they withdrew from the front line trenches. As you can tell from reading his poems, Owen was haunted by the horrors of WW1. He was killed in the last week of the war in November 1918.   And while he loved England, he hated the suffering that the war was causing. He tried to be brave about it and he served honourably. He used his poetry as a catharsis, to help him deal with the tragic events he saw every day. He was only 25 when he died, but his poetry lives on, a reminder that even those who are patriotic ultimately understand that there is nothing "beautiful and good" about dying in a war.    Answer  You might also be interested to know of the political climate. Many poets of the time were sponsored by newspapers and government to write very pro-war 'recruitment' poems. Wilfred Owen originally dedicated Dulce Et Decorum Est to one of those pro-war poets, Jessie Pope.  The poem uses one of the frequently-quoted lines used to inspire young men at the time; the Latin 'Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori', taken from Roman poet Horace. It is to those preaching of a war they knew none of the horrors of to whom Owen directs the last stanza of his poem.  'If in some somothering dreams you too could pace / Behind the wagons that we flung him in / And watch the white eyes writhing in his face / His hanging face, a devil's sick of sin / ... / My friend, you would not speak with such high zest / To children ardent for some desperate glory / The old Lie: Dulce et decorum est / Pro patria mori.  Answer  The actual meaning of the Latin phrase is roughly, "It is sweet and honorable to die for one's country." Owen's poem is a cross-examination of that theory.

Question 5

Where can you find details of the life of the poet Jessie Pope

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Jessie Pope, often labelled 'a certain poetess', was an English poet and writer. She is best known for her patriotic poems published during World War I.   You can find more about her life and work from the following websites:  1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessie _Pope  2. http://www.warpoetry.co.uk/biogs99. htm#JESSIE%20POPE  3. http://www.exampleessays.com/essay_ search/Jessie_Pope.html  4. http://oldpoetry.com/oauthor/show/J essie_Pope  Thanks n regards  http://womenpix.blogspot.com   http://knockoutjokdes.blogspot.com

Question 6

What is most famous case solved by Sherlock Holmes

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That would probably be The Hound of the Baskervilles.

Question 7

Where can you find information about a poet named Jessie Pope

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Jessie Pope   Jessie Pope was a British poet. Her works relating to WWI are generally considered pro-war propaganda. See related links for more information.

Question 8

Who was the Rev Robert Jordan and what was his role in Maine

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The Jordan Memorial: Family Records of Rev. Robert Jordan, and His Descendants in America  (1882)   ---- The Rev. Robert Jordan, a priest of the church of England, came to Richmond's Island in Maine about the year 1640. Jordan probably divided Sunday ministrations between the Spurwink and Casco settlements and Saco. Excerpts from the genealogy are below.  "By his marriage with Sarah Winter, Mr. Jordan became one of the great land-proprietors and wealthy men of that region; 'a source of influence,' says a writer, 'which he failed not to exert in favor of his church and politics.' "The writer of an article in the New England Historical and Genealogical Register , vol. xiii. p. 221, says of Mr. Robert Jordan: 'This gentleman and Rev. Richard Gibson were the pioneers of Episcopacy in Maine. Mr. Gibson left the country about the year 1642, but Jordan remained at the post of duty, and never relinquished his stand as a churchman or his professional character.'  Owing to his religious affinities and associations, Mr. Jordan was an object of suspicion and hostility to the Puritan government of Massachusetts, who forbade him to marry or baptize. He paid no attention to this order, and, continuing to discharge the duties of his office, the General Court of Massachusetts ordered his arrest and imprisonment in Boston jail. This occurred twice, namely, in 1654 and in 1663. "After his house in Spurwink was destroyed by Indians in King Philip's War, Jordan removed to Great Island (now Newcastle). He died in 1679 at Portsmouth, New Hampshire."  The original text can be viewed at the NEHGS Library. The call number is CS71/J82/1882 . To locate additional genealogy and local history resources, search our library catalog.

Question 9

Where was John Steinbeck born

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Steinbeck was born in Salinas, California John Steinbeck was born in Salinas, California in 1902.

Question 10

Who were John Steinbeck's parents

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JOHN ERNST & OLIVE HAMILTON STEINBECK John Ernst Steinbeck (Jr.) was the third of four children and the only son born (1902, Salinas, Califirnia) to County Treasurer John Ernst Steinbeck and former schoolteacher Olive Hamilton Steinbeck.

Question 11

What is the miniature world that Conrad creates within the Heart of Darkness both psychologically and geographically

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The Congo and the 'soul' or consciousness. Oliver Stone attempts to fast-forward the treatment upon S.E. Asia and Kurtz, I believe, and the same story, in my view, possibly is Edgar Allen Poe's 'Pit and Pendulum'. You may not remember or learn any of it, without uncapping a Russian Doll, then lining the dolls from largest to tiniest. Something inside, until there is nothing. Mircrocosms abound! ___________ It may be the 'heart of darkness', that is the potential for utter savagery within all of us. At the same time it's worth bearing in mind that there is a strong political (anti-imperialist) dimension to the novel (novella). From 1885-1908 the "Congo Free State" was the personal property of the King of the Belgians. It's estimated that at least five million Africans were murdered by his private army of thugs.

Question 12

Who was the author of The Sun Also Rises

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The Sun Also Rises was written by Ernest Hemingway. Ernest Hemingway.

Question 13

How do you know when an author changes perspectives

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"Point of view" changes whenever a different character speaks, or the author filters the story through a difference character's perceptions. However, the author's perspective in terms of authorial view of a situation or of life in general -- that's unquantifiable. Many, many books have been written to quantify an author's perspective. Though I'm not sure quantify would be the best term, it still can be done. "How often does Marx reference women as domestic partners, and why is that significant?" would be an example of a question leading to the quantification of an author's perspective. O.K. Back to the question at hand. A shift in pronouns can show a change, so can a shift in the sensory words, the style, or any other significant change in the flow of the text. The writer's goal is to make these transitions clear, so they should give a couple obvious clues (should...)

Question 14

What is the value of an autographed B Kliban book

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The value of books is difficult to determine without more information. Is the book paperback or hardback? Is it a first edition? Is the title a common or uncommon one? Is it flat signed or is it inscribed to someone? Is the author alive, and how frequently do they sign stuff?  Abebooks.com is a good site for determining values of books, as thousands of different booksellers list their inventories. You can generally ignore the highest prices (they may not sell at that) and get a good idea from the average selling price.  You can narrow the search by specific criteria such as binding type or signed and unsigned.  It does not appear that Kliban books are extremely hot--first editions can be had for about ten bucks which isn't a good sign. The signature may add some value.  The bottom line is: you won't get rich. If it's of sentimental value at all, I'd keep it.

Question 15

Who were the famous poets that fought in world war 1

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The three that spring instantly to mind are Robert Graves, Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon. Graves served as a captain in the Welsh Fusiliers and was badly wounded in 1916. The war office mistakenly informed his family he had been killed and his obituary appeared in the London Times before the mistake was realised. Sassoon was awarded the military cross for bravery when he carried a wounded man back to the British lines while under heavy fire. Sassoon was himself wounded in 1917 and sent back to England. He became increasingly angry at the conduct of the war and the incompetence of high command and what he perceived as their callous indifference to suffering. Wilfred Owen joined the army in 1915, and began writing poems about his experiences on the western front. In 1917, he suffered serious concussion and was sent to the same hospital as Graves where they became friends. In 1918 Owen was deemed fit for service once more and was returned to France. He was killed on 4th November 1918 just five days before the war ended. Tragically, his family received the telegram informing them of his death while their town's church bells were ringing to announce the armistice. Anthem for Doomed Youth

Question 16

Was author Bill Bryson a draft dodger or draft evader during the Vietnam War

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Hard to tell. According to Bryson's rather sketchy biography, he left the U.S. in 1972 when he was about 21 years old and remained out of the country for the next 20 years. He was clearly a prime draft prospect for the Viet Nam war in 1972, but that doesn't prove anything. So...while the circumstances are rather suspicious, who knows?  Bill Bryson is exactly four years younger than me: to the day. He graduated from high school in 1969, four years after I did in 1965. In "The Life & Times of the Thunderbolt Kid" he makes the statement that he was "permitted" to continue to his senior year (1968-69) and remarks that this was a good thing for him because otherwise he'd probably have been drafted. In the same book he mentions spending a year in Drake University and dropping out. Presumably this would have been 1969-70: if he hadn't enrolled he'd have been drafted. He also mentions a "two month trip to England" that lasted two years, and is very vague about when that trip took place. Again, had he stayed in the USA in 1970 he would have been drafted. One can only conclude that 1) the date he claims he went to England in his official biography is not correct (1973); 2) he went to England in 1970; 3) he stayed there two years, and by 1972 the draft had been abolished, so he could come home. One can also conclude that yes, he is probably a draft dodger, who did exactly the same thing that ex-President Clinton did: put himself out of reach of the authorities until it was safe to return. It's possible he was lucky enough to get a high draft number in the lottery and never got an induction notice: it's possible he was medically unfit for service; it's possible his draft board in Des Moines didn't get around to calling him. But if these things are true, then why not say so? "The Life & Times of the Thunderbolt Kid" is very uncomplimentary to American values in the 50's and 60's and is replete with expressions of contempt for American society, not to mention several near-diatribes on the military and military service. Coupled with the fuzziness of his stated dates and the hard data on his age and dates, there isn't much wiggle room. He probably was a draft dodger in fact if not in name.

Question 17

Where can you find message boards that have posts from published and aspiring children's authors

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It's helpful to spend time perusing through Internet message boards and forums that relate to children's writing. There are a plethora of message boards and forums available concerning writing. However, most of these message boards focus on writing for adults. If you want a message board that focuses specifically on writing for children then check out the following message boards. Some of these message boards are part of organizations that you have to join while other boards will let you register for free. 1. www.scbwi.org You must be a member of SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators) in order to use the message boards in any manner. You can't even read them unless you are a member. That is why I encourage you to check about becoming a member. I am and have found SCBWI to be helpful in so many ways. The message boards are very active with both published and not-yet-published authors and illustrators. 2. www.verlakay.com This is "Verla Kay's Website for Children's Writers and Illustrators". This message board is free to read without registering. If you want to post you can register for free. There are so many great pages to check out, but click on the Forums & Links link for the message boards. 3. www.write4kids.com This website contains a vast amount of information on children's writing plus free message boards. The message boards aren't quite as organized, but they are still useful and interesting.

Question 18

What is the children's book 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' about

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Do you want to read a story of misery and woe about three orphans? What about being locked in a tower unsure of their fate? How about watching in horror as their evil relative, Count Olaf, tries tirelessly to steal their family fortune? Count Olaf is one of the many villains and problems the three Baudelaire orphans must deal with after a disastrous fire steals them of their mother, father, and home. If reading these tragic adventures is your cup of tea, then you will find them in the line of �A Series of Unfortunate Events� by reclusive author Lemony Snicket. Lemony Snicket warns you from page one that the tale you are about to read is one of misery. Yet, instead of turning away from these dastardly events, they actually hook you in as a reader. The first book in the series is titled �The Bad Beginning�. We meet Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire. From the start you do in fact realize that it is a bad beginning for the orphans. They are sent away to live with their realitive, Count Olaf. Count Olaf is evil in its purest form and will stop at nothing to steal the Baudelaire's family fortune, not to mention murder two of the three children. Count Olaf is tall and has one eyebrow that is menacing to anyone who catches it in their sights. He also has a tatoo of an eye on his right ankle.

Question 19

What are examples of advice given in The Prince by Machiavelli

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In 'The Prince,' Machiavelli gave some advice on acquiring land. He stated there were four methods in that could be used to acquire land. First, land could be acquired via the virtue and arms of the potential leader. Second, land could be acquired fortune. Third, land could be acquired via the use the arms of another. Fourth, it could be acquired through some means of inequity. Of the four methods, the first was the best method.

Question 20

Who wrote The Prince

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niccolo machiavelli  unless you are refering to Prince by IB Michael?

Question 21

Who is the youngest author in the world

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The Youngest Author   As long as children are writing, younger and younger authors will be able to publish their works. So, in this ever-changing answer, there will appear many young authors. If you have found a book written by a certain young person, that is not included within the answer, feel free to add a post to the discussion portion of this answer:  Youngest Author   Jason Gaes wrote a moderately successful non-fiction book on his personal experiences called "My Book for Kids With Cansur" (sic) when he was eight. Diagnosed with Burkitt's lymphoma at six, and given a 1 in 5 chance of survival, Jason felt there should be a book about childhood cancer, telling young people they didn't have to die. An independent film called "You Don't Have to Die" and a play were based on the book. In 1988, President Reagan awarded Jason the American Cancer Society's "Courage Award."  A Younger Author   In this day of self-publishing, you can release a book by your toddler if you are so inclined. While Jason Gaes' accomplishments are impressive, there are many books by younger authors. A particularly impressive one is by six-year-old Christopher Beale, who wrote a full-length five chapter novel, This and Last Season's Excursions.   The Youngest Novelist   Although Nancy Li Fan's novel Swordbird  was published by HarperCollins in 2007 when she was 13 years old, Swordbird  contains in her book only about 150 pages or so, excluding her blank pages with a simple line and pictures overtaking a whole page with a couple of sentences. Amelia Atwater-Rhodes wrote the manuscript for "In the Forests of the Night" at age 13, and it was picked up by Delacorte Press in 1999 when she was age 14. It is now published by Random House. She has since that time had nine more novels published.  Additional Input:   The youngest author alive is no longer that Swordbird author. It is Grace Templeton, 11-year-old resident of NH, who wrote and published Katherine's Quest.  I thought it's Jaclyn Ashley Chan, who publish a book " A Child's Fantasy" in age 4 though Xlibris. You can also check Youtube, enter "Jaclyn Chan" see her videos. Thanks!  Meleik Delaney is the youngest published author in the world. He wrote his first book at the age of 3. His first book The Fighters of Justice Saves their Mother and Learns to Never Give Up was published at the age of 4.

Question 22

Is there a way to get World War 2 service photos

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Contact the National Archives. They have a TREMENDOUS catalog of photographs from all theaters of WW 2.

Question 23

Who is America's greatest living writer

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"Greatest" is impossible to define, but if you are interested in authors of critical acclaim and literary quality, a good place to find names would be to look at authors who have won American literary awards, such as the National Book Award.  A Wikipedia search of "American literary awards" turns up a comprehensive list.  Some critically acclaimed and frequently studied living authors of American literature include (but are not limited to):   Maya Angelou John Irving Joyce Carol Oates J.D. Salinger Gore Vidal Tom Wolfe and Nobel Prize winner Toni Morrison.   as of 12/17/2009  Cormac McCarthy (b. 1933) Don Delillo (b. 1936) Philip Roth (b. 1933) Thomas Pynchon(b. 1937)

Question 24

Who wrote the science fiction short story about a spaceship that was built to help rescue some astronauts that crashed 40 years before

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are you talking about Dark they Were and Golden Eyed?  There are many many many short storeis with this theme.

Question 25

What is author Avi's real name

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AVI  Avi was born Edward Irving Wortis   in New York, New York.

Question 26

How tall was Truman Capote

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Birth name Truman Streckfus Persons Height 5' 3" (1.60 m)

Question 27

What places does the main character go to in the book 'Black Like Me'

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He traveled all over the Southern United States.

Question 28

What kind of training does it take to become a Speech Therapist

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In the United States and Canada it requires a Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology. You can have a Bachelor's Degree in an associated field first, such as psychology, education, languages/linguistics, ect...The programs are 2-3 years long depending on the school and the kind of pre-requisite courses you've obtained. I am a Speech-Language Pathologist.

Question 29

How much money does an author earn

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It's usually based on how many books are sold. It depends on the author. Some work for free, some clear millions of dollars. You'll have to be more specific about what kind of author. Many people write as a hobby and treat any royalties from their books and stories as useful additional income. At the other end of the spectrum are those few authors who earn really well from their writings. For example, J K Rowling is widely thought to be the richest person in Britain. Obviously, professionally negotiated film rights are an important factor. Earning a worthwhile living (say the national average income) from writing is difficult.

Question 30

How much will a fantasy author make on their first book

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An author's success, whether on the first novel or any after it, is heavily dependent on a number of factors. First, and perhaps most important, is how the novel is marketed. If the word gets out about it and good things are being said, you can expect a large number of people to purchase it. If not, the novel is likely to sink. Second is the target audience, those who would be reading the book. If the book is targeted towards a large demographic, you may expect one of two possibilities: it will become largely successful on a grand scale (think of Rowling's "Harry Potter" series), or it will be so broad that it will not attract anyone. Striking a delicate balance is key. While there are several more points, listing them would be redundant; suffice it to say, the odds of calculating exactly how much a fantasy novel will make, especially the first book by a specific author, is next to impossible. Other factors include the fame of the author, the publishing company, and the contract agrenment. Sometimes when an author writes a book if a publishing company picks up the book imediatly the author could be given a single payment for the book in order for the publishing company to take the entire profit the book will make in the future. Another way the companies often do it is, they will pay the author a percentage of all the profits of the book.

Question 31

What are Jack London's novels based on

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London's best-known adventure novels are based on his experiences during the Klondike gold rush.

Question 32

What are Jack Londons novels based upon

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Jack London's books were based on his adventures during the gold rush.

Question 33

Where can you buy the film 'Deceptions' starring Stephanie Powers

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Go here.. http://s1.amazon.co.uk/exec/varzea/ts/exchange-glance/Y06Y4870918Y2434554/736-1495038-9102352 if this link doesn't work at least try to go to amazon.co.uk

Question 34

Who is the oldest author in the world

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Valmiki, who wrote the Ramayana, one of the greatest Indian epics, is believed to be the oldest author.

Question 35

What influenced John Steinbeck's writing

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John Steinbeck was a great "people watcher" and was fascinating with people of all walks of life. He experienced a great deal in his lifetime and he wrote about it. At first he was not a successful writer and even left writing for a period of time, but got back into writing. One of his best loved works of writing is "The Grapes of Wrath."

Question 36

Who is the author of the book 'Out of This Furnace'

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Out of This Furnace is an historical novel and the best-known work of the American writer Thomas Bell (1903

Question 37

Who was the author of 'All Quiet on the Western Front'

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All Quiet on the Western Front is a novel by Erich Maria Remarque, a German veteran of World War I, about the horrors of that war and also the deep detachment from German civilian life felt by many men returning from the front. The book was first published in German as Im Westen nichts Neues in January 1929. It sold 2.5 million copies in twenty-five languages in its first eighteen months in print. In 1930 the book was turned into an Oscar-winning movie of the same name, directed by Lewis Milestone. Although the typically used English translation (A. W. Wheen, 1929) gives the title as "All Quiet on the Western Front," the literal translation is in fact "Nothing New on the Western Front": this title adds to the terrible irony of the actual situation but was dropped in favour of "All Quiet". Separately, the phrase "all quiet on the western front" later became popular slang for a lack of action (in reference to the Phony War in World War II's Western Front).

Question 38

Why is Terrell Owens writing a children's book called 'Little T Learns To Share'

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I don't know why he's writting the book but this should help: "We're watching television and the commentator said, T.O.'s behavior is so childish," Parker said. "And then [Owens] says, 'That's not a bad idea for a book. It should be about discipline since the world thinks I have none." from http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/story/2006/10/6/11824/8572

Question 39

When and where was Dean Koontz born

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Dean Koontz was born on July 9, 1945 in Everett, Pennsylvania.

Question 40

How many books has Dean Koontz written

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The only answer I could find for you says that he has written over 70 books and countless short stories. Boy, now if that isn't a recipe for carpal tunnel syndrome! LOL He's written 112 books but not all of them are fiction.

Question 41

98 Chevy Venture Engine dies or tries to die after it has been driven for about an hour Code P131 and P171 once it has cooled down it runs fine until it has been driven about hr short trips are fine

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Probably oxygen sensors, catalytic converter, or gas cap needs tightened.

Question 42

How is Kafka's Metamorphosis an example of Magical Realism

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Magical Realism is when a basically realistic situation has some magical, unrealistic elements. Kafka's Metamorphisis, a story about a person who turns into a cockroach, is an example of this because everything except for the turning into a cockroach part is realistic. The setting, the family relationships, the emotions, the motivations, etc. Human nature. ... the magical part is a person turning into a cockroach, and making something that we find disgusting even bigger and more obvious. This is something that fiction often does... magnifies a small truth to huge proportions, so that we can examine it and see it more clearly. :) In this case, it is a truth we don't really want to look at. We'd rather ignore or destroy a cockroach, and the story makes us look at how we see the people around us, and how we treat them if they aren't beautiful or interesting to us.

Question 43

Who was Ellen G. White

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Ellen Gould White (1827-1915) was an author who some claim to be a prophet who was involved in the formation of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The Seventh-day Adventist Church officially recognizes her as a prophet.  Ellen G. White is the author of many books including "Prophets and Kings", " The Great Controversy", and " The Desire of Ages". Ellen White was a previous Millerite, or a follower of William Miller, before what is known as " The Great Disappointment". Ellen G. White lead commentaries on the Bible, and helped to form many of the SDA (Seventh-day Adventist) doctrines and official beliefs.  In her childhood, she had a rock thrown at her head and she suffered severe head trauma and almost died. Some people attribute the visions she later had to this event.  For more information on the Ellen White, visit the related sites listed below.

Question 44

What is the birthplace of Flannery O'Connor

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AKA Mary Flannery O'Connor Born: 25-Mar-1925 Birthplace: Savannah, GA Died: 3-Aug-1964 Location of death: Baldwin County Hospital, Milledgeville, GA Cause of death: Lupus Remains: Buried, Memory Hill Cemetery, Milledgeville, GA

Question 45

What is avi's real name

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His real name is Edward Irving Wortis

Question 46

Where can you find information about a 22 caliber Baby Hammerless break-over with a K on the grip

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Not a S&W product. The Baby Hammerless revolvers you describe were made by Kolb. Value under $300, much less if it doesnt work.

Question 47

What occurred prior to the writing of the book of James

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For a number of reasons, many considers the Epistle of James to be one of the earliest New Testament writings, if not the earliest. For this reason, it is even suggested that it was written prior to the Jerusalem council in Acts 15 over which the James(the brother of Jesus) who wrote the Epistle presided.  In this regard, all of the events recorded in the first 14 chapters (Luke's record is chronological in time) of Acts had occurred, including the martyrdoms of James the Apostle and Stephen, two great 'conversion events' where three and five thousand people were saved, the first at Pentecost and later when the crippled man was healed. The conversion of Saul on the Damascus road, as well as the first Gentile converts in the Ethiopian man and Cornelius.  If it is a little later, obviously more events from Acts would be relevant.

Question 48

What are opinions on the most disturbing books ever written

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Here are opinions: * Frankenstein - Mary Shelly * Lord of the Flies * Helter Skelter

Question 49

What are other playwrights writing during Shakespeare's day

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During the early part of Shakespeare's career, Robert Greene, George Peele, Thomas Kyd and Christopher Marlowe were popular. Later playwrights contemporary with Shakespeare were Thomas Heywood, Thomas Middleton, Thomas Dekker, Ben Jonson, Cyril Tourneur, Philip Massinger, Francis Beaumont, John Fletcher, and John Webster. Those are the most important ones, but there were more.

Question 50

Does the 'The Little Black Boy' in William Blake's 'Songs of Innocence' have a companion poem in 'Songs of Experience'

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Yes, in fact they do. They relate in many ways, such as their favorite food, colors, and hats. They also were both born on Crayola mountain.

Question 51

How does William E. Bell get his ideas for writing stories

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he got inspired by a speech that was presented  You can find more info in wikipedia

Question 52

What accomplishments and recognitions has Christina Rossetti received

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At age 31, she published her first anthology of poems. It gained much praise by other author's of the day. The title poem "Goblin Market" is her best known work and has been the subject of a great deal of analysis. However, when she died in 1894 of cancer, her popularity faded along with many other Victorian works. It wasn't until the 1920s that her work was rediscovered and she was placed among the ranks of Victorian canon.

Question 53

How much do authors make

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It can very much depend on their popularity. The more books bought, the more money they make. They've also got to pay their publishers, editors, and sometimes somebody to draw illustrations to go along with the book. Authors first starting out wouldn't be in the big bucks, for sure. If you became popular and had a lot of people reading your books, you'd end up making more and more money.  It's like the difference in Stephanie Meyer and a local poet in the newpaper or just a local author, Stephanie would get paid way more because more people know of her and she's sold millions of her books.

Question 54

Who is the author of the information architecture book which is famous by its polar bear on the cover

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Louis Rosenfeld and Peter Morville .

Question 55

How many novels has William Golding written

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William Golding has written 14 novels, 12 if you count The Scorpion God as a single novel. Novels: * The Lord of the Flies (novel)1954 * The Inheritors (novel) 1955 * Pincher Martin (novel) 1965 * Free Fall (novel) 1959 * The Spire (novel) 1964 * The Pyramid (novel) 1967 * The Scorpion God (three short novels) 1971 * Darkness Visible (novel) 1979 * Rites of Passage (novel) 1980 * The Paper Men (novel) 1984 * Close Quarters (novel) 1987 * Fire Down Below (novel) 1989 Other works: * The Brass Butterfly (play) 1958 * An Egyptian Journal 1985 * A Moving Target (essays and autobiographical pieces) 1982 * The Hot Gates (essays) 1965

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What is a playwright

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A playwright is a person who writes plays. A similar description is "dramatist."

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What is the theme of Through the Looking-Glass

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Through the Looking Glass is based on a game of chess. This is the principal device running through the book, which serves both to define the action and to push it forward. The whole of the Looking-glass World is laid out like a giant chess board, all the characters Alice meets represent chess pieces and the action of the book itself mirrors the action of a chess game.  Other themes which are explored (in both Alice books) include exploration, identity, language and communication, youth, education, freedom and confinement, violence, and madness.  For further exploration of these themes, refer to the Related Link below.

Question 58

Ray Bradbury impact on literature

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Very much so. He wrote about fantastic things in the 40's and 50's, all of which have come to play. His works have inspired dreamers everywhere and the world without his inspiration and love of science fiction would be be a bleak one.

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Which children's author currently holds the world record for the fastest selling book ever

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The Fricken Answer   If you consider Harry Potter children's books, then I would say J. K. Rowling. Deathly Hallows was the #1 best-seller on multiple sites such as Amazon months before it even came out, all due to pre-orders.  although twilight series has been a bestseller all over the world so some would argue Stephanie Meyers.  I don't think Twilight is even a book, if you knew what i am talking about, the story within the books is just messed and a huge failure.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Twilight doesn't even come close to being a best seller, despite dominating a best sellers list on the New York times. Harry Potter made it's own best sellers list on the New York times because it was hogging the lime light. The answer to that is simple and very easy; Harry Potter. A lot will say that R.L Stine of the Goosebumps books is the best seller, but I think not. There are over 160 books of the goosebumps and it began in 1990 and still is continuing, whereas, J.K Rowling - author of the Harry Potter series, published 7 books, in a span of 10 years (1997-2007), sold +440 million copies and captivated the world. Just do a little research and it will tell you.  The Deathly Hallows, the last book in the series - sold 12 million copies in it's 24 hour of release. That alone is remarkable. Though, some might come and troll that the bible holds best seller but it's not a children's book. Just clarifying that.

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What was the real name of author Augustus Arnold who wrote the novel 'Nefario' in 1974 He was a Chicago born black musician

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I have a copy of Nefario which is signed "Bluesingly yours, Julio Finn (Augustus Arnold)". Finn is a harmonica player who has played with a number of people, notably Archie Shepp, and has written three other books on jazz and Black Americans.

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Why is Robert Munsch a notable Canadian

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He's a writer of children's books. He's written some classics for children including The Paper Bag Princess (a poke at some of the chauvinistic overtones of traditional fairy tales); and Love You Forever (which was given some attention in a later episode of the sit-com Friends).

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When did John Steinbeck start writing

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John Steinbeck's first novel, Cup of Gold , was published in 1929.

Question 63

What is the purpose of a poet laureate

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It is an honor for a poet. The post is for the poet to make the public more aware of poetry.

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Who is the author Jeff Rivera

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Jeff Rivera is the award-winning author of the urban Latino-themed novel FOREVER MY LADY by Warner Books. It was originally self-published and created such a buzz that Warner Books offered him a publishing deal. The Warner version of the book is being released July of 2007. Jeff Rivera's ethnic background is Black American and Native American. He was born in Utah and lived in Oregon, Nevada, Massachusettes, and Florida. To find out more about Jeff Rivera visit his website at the related link below.

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