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date or even valid. Even trusted sources sometimes need to be questioned. In 1993 Marrion Nestle head of the department of nutrition at New York University expressed his concern by stating “ Every single dietary intake survey done in this country is based on handbook 8 , this is the basis of all food assistance programs”. The federal government was using this book to determine nutrition policy. Unfortunately much of the data contained in the handbook conflicted with other…

The author of possibly one of the most romantic series that have ever been published, Stephenie Meyer’s literary works were an instant classic as soon as they hit stores. Every teenage girl from 13 to 19 wanted this book in their possession. All the talk was too much for everyone to handle, and the secrets were so grueling, everyone needed to know what the buzz was about. Stephenie was born on December 24th, 1973. Her home town was Hartford Connecticut and she was born to Stephen and Candy…

Hinduism in the Life of Pi In Yann Martel’s book Life of Pi, Pi focuses his life on three different religions including Hinduism, which is symbolized throughout Pi’s life, helping him endure his terrifying ordeal. Pi’s belief in God is shown through his worship and curiosity in religions. Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism are the main focus of his religious views. When he was merely a young boy his Aunt Rohini brought him on his first journey to a Hindu temple. He was intrigued by the colors,…

Tim Burton: Interviews. Jackson: U of Mississippi, 2005. Print. Ebert, Roger. "Batman Movie Review & Film Summary (1989) | Roger Ebert." Batman Movie Review & Film Summary (1989). 23 June 1989. Web. 9 July 2015. Woerner, Meredith "10 Things You'll See in Almost Every Tim Burton Movie." Io9. Web. 1 Aug. 2015. "Tim Burton." Bio. A&E Television Networks, 2015. Web. 08 July…

novel by Kim Chi Young that Shin Kyung Sook originally wrote in Korean in 2008. This book was substantially translated into thirty different languages in the world. This paper will particularly focus on the English translated book published by the major publisher, Alfred A. Knopf in 2011. In Kim’s translation, the most prominent influence is the L. Venuti’s famous theory of domesticated translation from his book, She followed the domesticated principle that emphasises ‘the reduction of the…

Manhunt Book Review “Manhunt The 12- Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer” by James L. Swanson is a highly detailed account of everything related to the Lincoln’s assassination. Swanson accounts almost every hour of the chase for Lincoln’s assassin, John Wilkes Booth. Swanson uses extensive detail to create a suspenseful and dramatic depiction of the Lincoln assassination. James L. Swanson is an accomplished author. He has recived the Edgar Award for his New York Times Bestseller “Manhunt The 12-…

television show, Crank Yankers , that continued to be broadcasted until 2007. Carolla also hosted a late night talk show, called Too Late With Adam Carolla, which aired on Comedy Central. He also created a show called The Car Show which featured car reviews and tests which were intermingled with…

James Cooper and Washington Irving: Different but Alike Washington Irving was born on April 3rd, 1783. He spent his childhood growing up in Manhattan, New York alongside of his ten other siblings. His parents were William and Sarah Irving, his mother was the granddaughter of a clergyman, and his father was an affluent merchant who strongly supported the cause of American Independence. All of Williams sons were expected to support themselves so therefore, he sent Washington to study law in 1801,…

Anthologies: Bruchac, J., London, J., & Locker, T. (1992). Thirteen moons on turtle's back: A Native American year of moons. New York: Philomel Books. In this children’s poetry book the author uses a collection of Native American legends from several tribes including the Cherokee, Cree, and Sioux. The poems focus on the thirteen moons of the year while touching on topics ranging from seasons, harvest time, appreciation of animals, and happenings in nature. This piece was chosen for its…

the best author to come out of the Beat Generation? The Catcher in the Rye by J.D Salinger was one of the most famous book in the early 1950’s when it came out. (Need help on intro paragraph) Jerome David Salinger, also known as J.D Salinger was an American born author, born on January 1, 1919 in Manhattan, New York. He later died of natural causes on January 29, 2010 in Cornish, New Hampshire. He was the second child and only boy of Miriam Jillich Salinger, an Irish woman, and Sol Salinger, a…