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Maurice D. Sassoon is the author of three novels and a collection of poetry. The titled are as follows:

THE LION AND THE SUN - A NOVEL ON BURMA (MYANMAR) IT INCORPORATES THE CULTURE AND PHILOSOPHY OF THE PEOPLE OF BURMA, APART FROM ITS POLITICAL ASPECT, DETAILING

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Walking through fear to greener grass: 2 of 16
Fear is one of the greatest obstacles that stands in the way of success and happiness in life. It is a feeling of uncertainty or dread that something painful or dangerous is about to happen. It is a fact that when a person feels fear, he or she undergoes a physical change. The heart beats faster, while the blood seems to pou... More..
Arts & Humanities > Middle Ages Biography: Charlemagne, uniter of Christian Europe: 1 of 8
Charlemagne, or Charles the Great, lived 1,200 years ago. He was a famous king who united many people in Europe under a single system of law. He was born in the year 742 at Aachen, in what is now West Germany. His father and grandfater had been monarchs of the Frankish Empire that included France and Germany. Charlemagne was... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: True friends: 8 of 62
An acquaintance, brief or long Is far from being a friend, The two can never be alike Nor ever, ever blend. How often have we heard it said Of someone being a friend, Which term not only might disturb, It even might offend. Far be it from the truth to say That friendship is acquaintance Or vice-versa; could a phrase Be ever ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Art: 9 of 69
Bridge of Art spans the harbor of our souls and dreams that are forever, joins us to eternity with links that never sever; yields not to the shock of age, nor to the stress of time, its structure being eternal, its usefulness sublime; its girders are of endless faith and freedom we extol, its nuts and bolts are of true love,... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Nature's way: 17 of 130
I hear the murmur of a brook, Reciting Nature's poetry; Its simple, unpretentious look Seems to cast some spell on me. A subtlety of solitude Renders me relaxed and still; An outright, naked certitude Accommodates me with a thrill. In Nature's sacred arms sublime, Moments languish as if charmed, Hesitating within time, Outma... More..
Health & Fitness > Diabetes Living with diabetes: 4 of 30
Diabetes is a disease that is caused by the body's inability to use sugar, as it should. Sugar comes from the food that we eat, such as starches, potatoes, bread, cakes and candies. We get heat and energy, as our bodies burn sugar. When the body is unable to use sugar, it gets rid of it through the urine. One way that the do... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Racism Discussing the possibilities of overcoming racism: 2 of 15
As we are all aware, racism is a notion that ones own stock is superior to those of others. Since time immemorial, such a belief formed the basis of peoples' thinking all over the world. Racism exists everywhere, in one shape or another. It should also be noted that racism in the United States is no different from that in ma... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Spiritual: 91 of 655
How often do we feel secure In faith and its belief, More so when we may feel unsure Of finding some relief - Implicit faith that's plain and pure May mitigate our grief. Deep faith in ourselves alone And what we rightly do May help us tackle one by one Our problems, old and new, From which we surely can't escape But spiritu... More..
Arts & Humanities > Colonial & Early American What was the Boston Tea Party?: 7 of 49
One of the first acts of rebellion by the American Colonies against the rule of England was The Boston Tea Party. It happened about a year prior to the American Revolution. The underlying reason that triggered such a rebellion was because the British had levied an unjustified, heavy tax on all the tea that was shipped from E... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies What is foreign policy?: 2 of 14
One of the most important aspects of the various requirements of any nation is its relationship with other nations, outside of its borders. It is simply summed up in two words, namely, foreign policy. A nation's foreign policy is keyed to its acts of diplomacy that helps bring about a climate for the promotion of goodwill an... More..