Archive for September, 2009

How do you start off a book review?

I’m stuck on my homework and I need to write a book review on james and the giant peach and it has to be in tomorrow and I just need help on starting it off!
Please help
10 points to best answer!
A book review is basically your personal opinion of the book. There’s no one right way [...]

Fast food nation book reviews that are slanted?

I can’t find reviews of the book that are written from a non- supporting standpointm in other words, do not feel the same way about fast food and its industry. PLease help!
Nobody thinks a fast food diet is healthy, even folks who always eat it.
Still will check for you at Amazon, in the Books category…
http://www.amazon.com
There [...]

What makes the process of writing philosophy papers different than that of other disciplines?

Everyone says that writing about philosophy is a ‘different sort of writing’, but I’m not entirely sure what it meant by that. Of course, you’re writing about philosophical texts and issues, but how is the actual process of writing any different than any other sort of academic writing?
It is a different sort of writing [...]

What are the differences between good publishers and bad publishers?

This question was inspired by another one I read.
I knew one can self-publish his own work, by a large sum of money, but isn’t considered very meritorious.
But how do some publishers differ from others?
(Are there some that only publish trash and others that don’t?
Oh, and please, define trash)
A good publisher is discriminating. They won’t accept [...]

What fantasy books should I read to get started on the genre?

I am a great fan of crime fiction, mysteries and thrillers; but I am really imaginative and would like to start reading fantasy.
Which books do you recommend? They must be great reads and not too heavy, as I am a new fantasy reader. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
How old are you?
Do you like characters or story [...]

Can someone recommend some good Fantany/Sci-Fi fiction books?

I’m looking for some good recomendations. Some of the things I’ve read recenlty and enjoyed are:
Eragon, Eldest and Brisingr
Lord of the Rings
The Hobbit
Running with the Demon
Mothership
The Magician
Dune
I enjoyed a well written book, so if anyone can help with some more suggestions, that would be great.
Cheers
Dark Tower series by Stephen King… the first is The Gunslinger
The [...]

How does a brand new publishing company find authors?

I’m in the midst of creating a small publishing company. My first title will be distributed in the beginning of this coming summer. My plan is to have 2 other titles to go with that book. I am looking for canadian children’s book authors and illustrators. It is my hope to [...]

Any suggestions on good suspense and mystery novels?

I love to read mysteries, thriller, and suspense novels. But lately I can’t seem to find any good novel.
Can someone please suggest any?
Have you read the Stephanie Plum books by Janet Evanovich? They’re humorous mystery-adventures with some romance in them, too. The first one is One for the Money.
Robert Ludlum was maybe the best [...]

What are some really good romance books?

I am currently reading a knight in shining armor and i love it. i love romance books. i like contemporary and also the ones that go back in time to the medieval time period. I also loved the twilight series. Does anyone know of any really good romance books or authors?
I think some of the [...]

Should i get a traxxas slash or should i fix my electric rustler?

I already have a gas powered rustler and a savage ss. I want a car for the track and i either want to fix my rustler and get track tires for it. The rustler needs a new speed controller and new tires. But when a slash be funner for the track.
You just need to get [...]