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Arts & Humanities > American Authors Biography of Robert Heinlein: 1 of 2
Robert Heinlein (1907-1988), was an American author, considered one of the most important writers of science fiction. The main theme in Heinlein's books is the impact on humans of changes in science and technology, particularly the effects of space travel, biological alterations, and the inhabitation of other planets. He is ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > New Age Concepts Pyramid power explained: 1 of 2
It is alleged that the four-sided shape of the pyramid generates supernatural powers. Pyramids are ancient structures found throughout the world, and are thought to have been built for ceremonial purposes or as burial chambers. Various occult theories suggest they were used for initiation into sacred mysteries or were the ga... More..
Food & Drink > Cocktails Great flaming drinks: 1 of 2
PUMPKIN PIE 1/3 shot Kahlua 1/3 shot Tequila 1/3 shot Bailey's Irish Cream Cinnamon for sprinkling Carefully layer this shot with Kahlua on the bottom, Bailey's in the middle and the Tequila on the top. Light the Tequila on fire and sprinkle out the flames with the cinnamon. Down it, it's better then warm pumpkin pie. Serbia... More..
Local Guides > New Orleans Looking for ghosts in New Orleans: 1 of 1
This was a wonderful adventure my husband and I had in New Orleans on March 3-5, 2003 before Hurricane Katrina hit. We really enjoyed it and even met Anne Rice at Emeril's Delmonico Restaurant. Bourbon Street is party central in the French Quarter of New Orleans, it is synonymous with sin, and yet the name has nothing to do ... More..
Local Guides > Cleveland A visitor's guide to Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland, Ohio: 1 of 1
You're probably thinking who goes to a cemetery as a destination for a day. Well, my husband and I do. Lake View Cemetery and any other cemetery for that matter are filled with history, animals, and great stone statuary and some very beautiful architecture. So many people come to Lake View Cemetery they even have hiking trai... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Movies for clown-lovers: 1 of 1
Clowns, some people love them, some people hate them. Some people even find it to be a guilty pleasure to watch clowns on the big screen. So sit back and watch a movie where triple somersaults abound and trapezes and clowns aren't all that they seem. 1: Clownhouse (1989): Imagine, three mental patients escape, murder some tr... More..
Arts & Humanities > Artists & Artwork James Whistler: A biography: 1 of 1
James Abbott McNeill Whistler was an American painter and etcher, who assimilated Japanese art styles, made technical innovations, and championed modern art. Many regard him as preeminent among etchers. Whistler was born on July 10, 1834, in Lowell, Massachusetts. He entered the United States Military Academy at West Point i... More..
Arts & Humanities > International Writers & Literature Salman Rushdie: An overview: 1 of 1
Salman Rushdie was born in Bombay in June 1947, just two months before India achieved its independence. He grew up in a Muslin family, speaking both English and Urdu. His love of literature came from likely sources. His mother frequently told him stories drawn from the history of their family, while his father-a businessman ... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Authors The life and times of Raymond Chandler: 1 of 1
Raymond Chandler (1888-1959), was an American writer, known for his gritty tales of crime and detection. Chandler was one of the writers of the so-called hard-boiled school of detective fiction, which was characterized by a tough, realistic, and unsentimental point of view. He helped develop the genre into a sophisticated li... More..
Arts & Humanities > British Literature Book Reviews: The Fingersmith, Sarah Waters.: 1 of 1
I've read this amazing story of lies, desire, pain and secrets over, and over, and over. It is really hard for me to pick a favorite book, because I have so many. This captivating, beautifully crafted book has earned Sarah Waters the title of "the modern Charles Dickens" or Wilkie Collins. Its gripping, multilayered plot tra... More..