Jigsaw puzzle

Annotated Bibliography by Shannon Parker. Carr, H. Edward. What is history? (Vintage, 1967) This book is based on the George Macaulay Trevelyan lectures held in Cambridge University on January-March 1961. It is a study focusing on the questions that enshroud the pursuit of history and a Historians job. The heart of this book is the analysis of studying history, the approaches taken upon that task, and how they have changed throughout the centuries. It asks important questions, what is cause…

of the continents appear as if they have been joined at one time. A good example of this are the coast lines of South America and Africa. When you compare them with just a little bit of adjustment that they match quite nicely like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. And see who the island of Madagascar slides next to Africa. The same goes for North America its Easter coastline it fits nicely with portions of Africa. People have been noticing this kinds of similarities for a long time. In the early 1900’s…

Who or what is responsible for the occurrence of life on earth, and possibly many other planets, is a question that has plagued humanity for thousands of years. Once life was present on the planet, scientists largely agree that natural selection, the theory presented by Charles Darwin, took place allowing the hundreds of various species to emerge from one common ancestor known as the last universal common ancestor (LUCA) (Christian, Brown & Benjamin 2013, p. 57). Theories of how life actually…

You may look at places like the islands of French Polynesia, such as Bora Bora, Tahiti, Mo’orea, or Fakarava, as “paradise” or “a perfect getaway”, but have you ever realized that every nation has complications? All around the globe, greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental issues are taking place. While French Polynesia takes no action in these events of global harm, they are the first to feel the destructive impacts on our climate and ocean. As sea level begins to rise and the amount…

The inspirational book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, by Sean Covey gave many useful pieces of advice. The book consists of 7 guidelines for being a happy, successful teenager. They list, in order including the two habit charts: The personal Bank Account (PBA), Habit 1-Be proactive, Habit 2-Begin with the end in mind, Habit 3-Put first things first, The Relationship Bank Account (RBA), Habit 4-Think win-win, Habit 5-Seek first to understand then to be understood, Habit 6-Synergize, and…

Stephen King Stephen King is an author of horror fiction that has made a significant impact on the horror genre with his novels. In his childhood, he was introduced to horror in various medias and developed his own fears. In his years of education, he became more and more interested in horror novels and his determination for success was inevitable. His work throughout his life gave horror a new standard. King is known for his career, his novels, and his influence on the world with his love for…

As time perpetually launches forward, anything enclosed within this universe is encased within a shell of mortality and transience. While humans are forced to face continual change, man must witness the morphing of identities and accept that life is dynamic and will eventually come to an end as the universe continues. Within John Green’s, Paper Towns, the theme of veiled identity is enigmatically examined as five teenagers struggle to find themselves as well as the real Margo Roth Spiegelman,…

It was somebody from the village who told me about his illness, that he was undergoing medical treatment in the cancer hospital. I remembered the last time I had seen him, about three years ago at a festival. He was carrying his newborn daughter in his arms, and it seemed as if she was the most precious possession that he had. But I could not believe it. I just couldn’t. He could possibly not know the value of a woman. I just kept staring at the sight. And when he finally saw me, his eyes could…

When I was five years old, I got luxurious gifts from my mother, gifts like trucks, stuffed animals and building blocks to name a few. Toys filled in every part in our house. You could see toys in every colors and shapes in the living room, bedroom, dining room and even outside the compound. At that time, I couldn’t recall which particular toy was my favorite, nor can I remember which toy I disliked the most. The biggest surprise came when my mom bought me my first toy car which was made out of…

Unlike many others I really enjoy puzzles, mazes etc, because like I’ve already said they challenge my thinking and teach me new things that I might not have known. I find reading charts and maps easy, I’m not sure why I think it’s just a natural skill, the chart I find the easiest to read…