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Arts & Humanities > Artists & Artwork Are people who draw anthro (anthropomorphic) characters fetishists or artists?: 2 of 15

While it may seem that a lot of anthro art is out there only to shock the senses and is clearly being used in fetish-like way, it is unfair to assume all works that are anthropomorphic in nature fall into that category. If you take a look at the larger picture, then fetish art is probably only a small percentage of the piece...
Arts & Humanities > Literature (Other) Should books have ratings like movies to warn parents about inappropriate content?: 9 of 65

No additional rating system is needed when it comes to the literature that children read. Books, particularly in the children's section of the bookstore, are already divided by age. Now, these age ranges are recommendations only, but every parent should know at what level of comprehension their child is reading. Along with b...
Arts & Humanities > Fantasy & Science Fiction Has the fantasy genre become stagnant?: 5 of 25

The genre of fantasy is anything but stagnant. In fact, one might dare say that there is more variety to be found within the genre than ever before. All you have to do is look past the media hype currently focusing on vampires and werewolves, who although are an important aspect of fantasy, are not all that this genre offers...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Accessories Great baby shower gifts when the gender is unknown: 1 of 4

Lots of parents are now waiting until after the birth of their new bundle of joy before knowing whether they will paint the nursery pink or blue. While this can be fun for some, it can make buying that perfect baby shower gift seem like a daunting task. However, it doesn’t have to be. With just a little extra thought a...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Accessories How to save money on baby clothing: 1 of 3

Everyone knows having a baby can be expensive. Those little things that you don’t realize you’re going to need along with diapers, formula, and clothes start to add up very quickly. If you live on a budget, it can make things even more difficult. In the long list of things that baby needs, the easiest place...
Arts & Humanities > Fantasy & Science Fiction An overview of Steampunk: 1 of 3

The term steampunk originated in the late 1980’s with science fiction author, K. W. Jeter. It is a sub-genre of science fiction and speculative fiction set in a time period or a world where steam power is the main form of energy, usually, the 19th century, most often Victorian era Britain. In the last few years, steamp...
Arts & Humanities > American Literature Book reviews: Eat, Pray, Love, by Elizabeth Gilbert: 3 of 7

Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert is the memoir of a woman who had everything but the life she really wanted. On the outside her life looks perfect, but on the inside, Liz has reached her breaking point. After a night spent on the bathroom floor, crying and for the first time, praying, she comes to the conclusion that she...
Arts & Humanities > Visual Arts (Other) Introduction to art history: Greek vase painting: 1 of 1

If there is one thing that people think of when talking about Greek art, it is vase painting. Well over 100,000 pieces exist and they have considerable influence on how we see Greek society and they are also the best way we have to trace the development of Greek art, since very little Greek painting has survived to modern da...
Arts & Humanities > Horror, Mystery & Suspense Book reviews: Dark Angel, by V.C. Andrews: 1 of 1

Dark Angel by V.C. Andrews is the second of five novels belonging to the Casteel series. It is also the last book confirmed to actually be written by Virginia before her death from breast cancer on December 19, 1986. This series follows Heaven Leigh Casteel from a young girl to a grown woman through the first three novels, w...
Arts & Humanities > Horror, Mystery & Suspense Book reviews: Petals on the Wind, by V. C. Andrews: 1 of 1

For a follow-up to such a critically acclaimed novel, Petals on the Wind by V.C. Andrews masterfully continues the story begun in Flowers in the Attic. Chris, Cathy, and Carrie have escaped the attic and Foxworth Hall, where they were imprisoned for over three years. It is time for them to finally have their day in the...