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I'm twenty-seven years old and come from a small seaside town in Lancashire, England.
I've always had an interest in languages and the written word, and have written numerous short stories and screenplays over the years for my own amusement.

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Beyond the trees: 1 of 62
Beyond the Trees"When we were boys, my brother and I were never allowed to go into the woods to play. Little did we know, eighteen years later we'd be fighting for our lives in those very same woods", said an old man sitting under a canvas bivouac. Lieutenant Beales looked intently at the old mans face as he spoke, his right ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) Great toys for men in their 20s: 1 of 21
Great toys for men in their 20sThere's no doubt that modern life can be hectic and stressful, and if you're lucky enough to have some spare time, I don't know anyone who doesn't like to regress into their childhood and play with the latest toy or gadget when they have the opportunity. You only need to go back to own childhood... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ancient History Why the Roman Empire fell: 1 of 19
To paraphrase Abraham Lincoln in his address of 1858, "A house divided against itself cannot stand". Lincoln was referring to the imminent civil war and debate over slavery, but the internal wrangling and socio-economic reasons for war in 1860's America were mirrored by the turmoil that was 5th century Central Europe, which s... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression Depression and taking the next step: 1 of 13
The first thing to note is that depression, at its most acute, is an illness as valid and as debilitating as any physical condition. However, if you're depressed, chances are you probably don't feel like doing anything about it. I am living proof that depression can be overcome with the right support and understanding from do... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ancient History The downfall of the Aztec empire: 1 of 11
The Aztec empire is often remembered for its downfall, at the hands of the Spanish conquistador, Hernan Cortes, and his 530 men-at-arms, rather than the cultured and highly sophisticated state that spanned three centuries and persisted for almost 200 years. On the contrary, the story of the downfall of the Aztecs was one of a... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Facts & Resources Animal facts: Bats: 1 of 8
Bats are one of those creatures that diametrically split opinions down the room; it seems you either love them or you hate them. This is unfortunate as much of the fear associated with bats comes from bad P.R. The truth is bats are a highly developed and acutely-evolved order of mammals that play a vital role in maintaining h... More..
Computers & Technology > Cell Phone Reviews Best of 2008: Cellular phone: 2 of 15
It wasn't too long ago that cellular phones were the size of house bricks and were the sole preserve of flash stockbroker types, whom shouted loudly into the oversized mouthpiece to make them heard above the din of the 'bullpen'.How things have changed. In 2008, it seems that the world and his dog have access to some kind of ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Photography Tips for photographing wildflowers: 1 of 7
Tips for photographing wildflowers:There are a myriad of spectacularly coloured and diversely occurring flowers of all shapes and sizes found on every continent on earth. This evolution of wildflowers (used to attract visiting bees and insects), gives us a wonderful potential for creating memorable compositions for our wall o... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ancient History The military force of Sparta: 1 of 7
Sparta was defined by its military force; to fight in battle and even die in the process, was the ultimate goal of every Spartan warrior.The fact that we use the word Spartan today to refer to someone as resolute, self sacrificing, courageous and disciplined is due to the military doctrine of Sparta, instilled in its' citizen... More..
Arts & Humanities > Photography Places to find free stock photos: 1 of 7
Places to find free stock photos:Stock photographs to a graphic designer are what water is to a desert oasis; without stock photos, neither can survive. I speak from personal experience as my dad is a graphic designer and uses stock photos every single day, several times a day to create brochure advertisements for a local hol... More..