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I'm a Literature with Creative Writing student at the University of East Anglia. Needless to say, I'm interested in books, writing and publishing.

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Food & Drink > Fruit & Vegetable Recipes Recipes: Vegetarian style stuffed peppers: 1 of 25
Peppers are both delicious and healthy, and their hollow shape means they are great for stuffing with a variety of great-tasting vegetarian fillings. They can be cooked as a snack, a healthy lunch, or part of a main meal. The best part is, you can pick and choose what you stuff them with to cater for your individual preferenc... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup Are women more attractive without makeup on?: 4 of 65
Makeup should not be viewed as something which makes an unattractive woman attractive. That is both ridiculous and reductive. There are so many things to consider when answering the question are women more attractive without makeup on?', that the question itself can be argued completely redundant.Firstly, there is the old say... More..
Education > College Study Tips Health tips that will improve study habits: 2 of 13
A healthy body helps maintain a healthy mind. More than often students will neglect their health and fitness in favour of academic study, without realising the importance of looking after their body. If you are fit and healthy your concentration, memory and alertness levels will all improve.TIP ONE// RelaxIf you are tired, an... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Beauty: 3 of 17
Beauty... is both a blessing and a curse on the world.Beauty can give hope to those who are clinging to the edge, being pulled into darkness. Beauty can uplift a crushed soul, and bring a sense of transcendence and magnificence to a black and dreary world. It can cause a flutter of the heart in pure esculated joy and wonder. ... More..
Education > College Search Tips on choosing the right university: 2 of 11
Selecting which university you would like to study at should be done with great consideration. Your decision will have effects on the rest of your life. After having been through this exact process myself within recent years, here are my top tips on how to choose the right university of you:1. Decide Why You are Going to Univ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Tips & Tricks How to get a free Xbox 360, PS3, or Wii: 1 of 5
FREE STUFF IN THREE EASY STEPSIt's really great to get a PS3 for nothing, a selection of the latest ipods, a new laptop, or even an HDTV.I use this site: http://consoles.freebiejeebies.co.uk/46570You can select one of the gifts on offer (Wiis, PS3s, DSs or if it's something random you're after, the custom order feature).This ... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Seeking solitude through nature: 3 of 14
Life is chaotic. Full of distractions, people crowded round us, problems to deal with. Sometimes we just need to get away from it all to re-charge our batteries, physically and mentally. The best, easiest and most inexpensive way to do this is to seek a few moments of solitude by immersing yourself in the stillness and beauty... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup Makeup tips: How to apply foundation: 4 of 18
If you are going to wear make-up, foundation is must. As the name suggests, it provides a foundation for the rest of your make-up, by evening the appearance of the skin. It should not be considered a mask for the skin, and should be used sparingly.PREPARATIONTo get the best results, you will first of all need to prepare your ... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Revelations through nature: 2 of 8
Eureka! - the famous word exclaimed by famous Greek scholar Archimedes as he stepped into the bath and worked out the theory of water displacement to work out volume. Ouch! - the possible word exclaimed by scientist Isaac Newton as the realisation of the force gravity landed on his head in the form of an apple. Nature has bee... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts & Gift Ideas (Other) How to make your own holiday gift cards: 1 of 4
Making your own holiday gift cards is fun and inexpensive. A home made card adds that personal touch to any occasion, and it also means the big card companies don't get their paws on your hard-earned cash. Here I will tell you a few tips for making your own gift cards, helping you present them as beautifully crafted objects.Y... More..