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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Personal accounts of Thanksgiving: 1 of 29
Thanksgiving is a holiday filled with feasting, joy, chat and merriment. And just like millions of Americans, my family and some of our friends hold a traditional feast on Thanksgiving.Every year my family celebrates Thanksgiving with our friends the McWhites and the Zufelts, and traditionally, each of our families prepare an... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ancient History Facts about Ancient Egypt: 1 of 24
Ancient Egypt was a powerful and industrious country. One of the greater reasons it was able to become so, is because it was confined within a vast desert, causing much difficulty to those who wished to conquer it; thereby allowing it to begin growth as a young undisturbed and independent nation. Also due to King Narmer's mag... More..
Arts & Humanities > International Writers & Literature Book reviews: The Count of Monte Cristo, by Alexandre Dumas: 1 of 11
The Count of Monte Cristo by Dumas is an amazing story of revenge, hatred, love and justice. Much can be learned from its many pages, insights to human nature and philosophies are presented, giving opportunities for in depth discussions. The Count of Monte Cristo is classic about a young man named Edmond Dantes who was wronge... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture What is the greater challenge in accepting Christianity: Intellectual or moral?: 2 of 17
The moral of Christianity is much harder to accept than the intellectual aspects. Accepting and becoming a Christian requires more than simply understanding the beliefs associated with it. One can easily accept and believe in the intellectual aspects of Christianity, but accepting the moral aspects and living as a Christian i... More..
Arts & Humanities > 20th & 21st Century US History Biography: Franklin D. Roosevelt: 1 of 6
Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the President of the United States during the Great Depression and WWII. He was a great president and was able to masterfully lead America through the troubles of the time. He was also extremely loved and respected by the American people because of his successful ideas and programs which he insti... More..
Arts & Humanities > European History Biography: Christopher Columbus: 1 of 5
Christopher Columbus lived an adventurous and historically important life. Although he was not the first to discover America, he was the first to bring back news of America to the Europeans, and make this news wide spread knowledge. His efforts to colonize America foreshadowed the permanent European colonization of America, w... More..
Arts & Humanities > The World Wars Allied victory in the Great War of 1914-1918: 1 of 5
When Austria declared war on Serbia in 1914, one of the most terrible wars in world history ensued; World War One. Soon after Austria's declaration of war, most all of Europe joined in the engagement, each hoping to crush those nations which had been previously offensive towards them. The Germans (allies of Austria) declared ... More..
Arts & Humanities > 19th Century US History Biography: Abraham Lincoln: 4 of 13
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United Sates of America. He was tall, honest, and believed in freedom for all people. He endured many hardships while growing up and lost many close family members. He is the president that kept America united through the Civil War. His beliefs, deeds and actions will always be re... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Snowmen: 10 of 27
Frosty the Snowman had not always been Frosty. He grew up much like you and I, born to hardworking parents who diligently provided for their children. However, life was not easy for Frosty's family. Due to hard times and insufficient funds, his father and mother declared the need to live by the heat of a wood fire to generate... More..
Sciences > Water & Oceanography The facts about the Nile river: 2 of 5
The old saying "The Nile is Egypt and Egypt is the Nile" is most assuredly true. The Nile River is present in nine different countries. Egypt, being most dependent on it. The Nile cuts its coarse right through the center of Egypt and provides water and rich soil for those who live there. The High Aswan Dam was built in the Ni... More..