… era, the work of Thomas Paine stands out as some of the most influential. Paine's writings advocate unity among the colonists, and in doing so, also offers a civilized voice of opposition. His works emphasize the importance of independence and a need…

… trying to solve a blackmailing case for a dying millionaire. The detective, Philip Marlowe, finds that the case not only involves blackmail, but also murder. This book was Raymond Chandler's first novel and it explores the oppressive and corrupt…

… affect a house. Termites surround a family in the foundation of a house but go unseen and unheard right up until the point the house comes crashing down. The only way to stop something like global warming (or termites), is to prevent it before…

… mind these days especially when gas prices are not decreasing as fast as everyone had hoped. Gas prices are dependent on many factors. One of those factors is the concept of supply and demand. People of today are more mobile than ever before. We live…

… Everyone has a friend or relative that has smoked or does smoke currently. Cigarettes are the most commonly bought legal drugs in the world. Most smokers develop the habit during their teen years and by the time they are adults they are addicted…

… the reader is challenged to solve a puzzle before the detective explains it at the end. What are the characteristics of a detective novel? One of the characteristics of a detective novel is that nearly every element of the narrative will relate to…

… torn apart by the Social structure of the times. The author portrays the adverse effects of the role of race and slavery and the effects on the people of the pre-civil war south. A love between two young adults gets subjected to the trials of race…

… bankers, brokers, and dealer. Investment banking firms help businesses and governments sell their securities to the public. They purchase securities from the issuing company and then resell them to the public (called underwriting) or they try…

… forward to wearing for so long, but here I am running away. Running away from what may have been the unsurpassed relationship I ever had. Roger was a wonderful guy, however marrying him just didn't feel right. Maybe it's just mental strain, or maybe…

… creature that demands respect through its powerful stature and beautiful appearance. The features that made ancient civilizations worship the jaguar as a god are now leading to its extinction. Once symbolizing royalty and bravery in warfare, the…