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Arts & Humanities > Children's Literature Are fantasy books good for children?: 6 of 31
A little pixie dust and the prospect of coming across a magic lamp with a genie living in it can lure any reluctant child into the world of books. And once the child enters the world of flying carpets and fairy godmothers, she will gobble up all the books she can lay her hands on.IMAGINE A NEW WORLDIn fantasy books dwell peop... More..
Computers & Technology > MP3 Players What to consider when buying a new MP3 player: 7 of 23
Ever since we realized that listening to music gives us a high, it has been our constant endeavor to take our music with us. Cassette players with batteries were a little bulky to carry around. So it was a cassette for a while and then a compact disc. But both these required a bulky player. Even a walkman was a tad too bulky ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Children's Literature How books affect children: 12 of 39
Children's minds are like clay. Books play an important role in molding it to form their opinions, their morals and their dreams. There is nothing as magical as books; it is a sure shot ticket to take you to any place imaginable, be it the deck of Captain Hook or atop Rapunzel's castle.START EARLYSmall kids have this amazing ... More..
Style & Beauty > Jewelry DeBeers and its impact on the world's diamond trade: 2 of 6
A diamond is forever'. This catchy phrase is what has made DeBeers synonymous with diamonds. They created the idea that diamonds are rare and beautiful and equated it with love. Suddenly everyone knew that diamonds never break or crack and became a prestigious thing to own, expensive too.HISTORYIn the late 19th century, numer... More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market What is market cap?: 1 of 3
The term Market capitalization is not as daunting as it sounds. Market cap for short, it refers to the total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares. It is used as a measure by which we can classify a company's size.HOW IS IT CALCULATED?Market cap is calculated by multiplying a company's shares by the current ma... More..
Arts & Humanities > Children's Literature Great children's books about trees: 4 of 11
Give a crayon to kids and they can doodle for hours; and as they proceed with their artistic escapades and their attention turns towards nature, they begin to notice the sturdy thing with the chocolate brown body and a canopy of candy green leaves and orange lollipops stuck to it at places. Well, that is how kids draw trees. ... More..
Style & Beauty > Clothing Tips & Advice Tips to increase the life of a lingerie collection: 5 of 13
Lingerie is like a secret which makes you smile to yourself and makes others around you wonder what the mysterious smile is all about. It is a wonder how these small things which no one else sees can give you confidence and make a day feel much better. And so it is not a very pretty sight to see your $50 bra with a bent wire ... More..
Health & Fitness > Cancer The side effects of chemotherapy: 6 of 14
It is hard enough to see a loved one spiraling down an emotional tunnel after being diagnosed with cancer. Then comes the next step of choosing from various options of treatment, some of which are like necessary evils. One of the most commonly used cancer treatments is chemotherapy.HOW IT WORKSChemotherapy is a standardized t... More..
Home & Garden > Architecture The classical orders of architecture: 2 of 4
When you think of Greece, a picture of beautiful limestone buildings, though in ruins, comes to your mind. And they are always distinguishable by a series of columns, either in the entrance to the building or surrounding it on all sides. These columns have been constructed according to well defined and documented styles. The ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Children's Literature Great children's books to help them deal with a new sibling: 3 of 5
I was three years and a few months old when my sister was born. In the hospital someone held me over her crib and when I looked down, I saw a scornful face staring back at me (I have an elephant's memory). I don't believe a one day old baby is capable of a scowl but my three year old brain had no problem deciphering the baby'... More..