Articles written by Elizabeth Nelson
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Great Dane Breed Profile
With a caring owner and plenty of love, Great Danes can thrive in a city apartment or country farm, with a large family or a single owner. Is a Dane right for you?
Nov 17, 2008
- Elizabeth Nelson
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Newfoundland Breed Profile
The Newfie is one of the sweetest and largest dog breeds in the world. Find out if a Newf is right for you and your home.
Oct 24, 2008
- Elizabeth Nelson
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Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Are you a dog lover, but allergic reactions prevent you from moving from dog lover to dog owner? It may be time to consider a hypoallergenic breed.
Oct 21, 2008
- Elizabeth Nelson
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Audrey Hepburn Fashion Tips
Audrey's example forever changed the fashion world and our perception of female beauty. She was one of a kind. Just like you.
Sep 11, 2008
- Elizabeth Nelson
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Lola Alvarez Bravo
The first female photojournalist in Mexico, Lola Alvarez Bravo bravely claimed her own voice and a place in the history of photography.
Jul 23, 2008
- Elizabeth Nelson
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World's Richest Men
Warren Buffet, Carlos Slim Helu, Bill Gates, Lakshimi Mittal, and Mukesh Ambani all made or inherited vast fortunes that put them at the top of Forbes' rich list.
Jul 18, 2008
- Elizabeth Nelson
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World's Richest Women
Liliane Bettencourt, Christy & Alice Walton, Abigail Johnson, and Jacqueline Mars inherited fortunes that put them high on Forbes' Billionaires List.
Jul 17, 2008
- Elizabeth Nelson
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"A Camera, Two Kids and a Camel" Review
Annie Griffiths Belt isn't just a great photographer, but also a good writer. Her 2008 book, both a collection of her work and an autobiography, is inspirational.
Jun 29, 2008
- Elizabeth Nelson
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Sex and the City: the Movie Review
Carrie, Miranda, Samantha, & Charlotte meet the big screen. It's lost a bit of it's edge, but the popularity of Sex and the City indicates a shift in female empowerment.
Jun 28, 2008
- Elizabeth Nelson
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War and Peace: Volume II, Part III
While the Rostov family fortune declines, Vera is married to Berg and Natasha is courted by Boris and Prince Andrei. Pierre is upset by Natasha and Andrei's happiness.
May 26, 2008
- Elizabeth Nelson
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War and Peace: Volume II, Part I
Nicholas Rostov leads a bachelor life in Moscow, Pierre duels over his wife's infidelity, and Prince Andrei loses a wife but gains a son.
Apr 21, 2008
- Elizabeth Nelson
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War and Peace: Volume I, Part II
The second book of this epic Russian novel introduces the battle with French forces in Austria, revealing the chaos and humanity of war.
Mar 30, 2008
- Elizabeth Nelson
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Alfred Nobel: Biography and Legacy
The renowned chemist, businessman, and inventor gave the world its most prestigious award for literature, peace, and the sciences.
Mar 6, 2008
- Elizabeth Nelson
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Knots: A Novel by Nuruddin Farah
Cambara, a Somali-American Woman, returns to war-torn Mogadiscio to mourn the death of her son. She builds a new life for herself in the most unlikely of circumstances.
Feb 28, 2008
- Elizabeth Nelson
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The Neustadt Prize for Literature
The world's second most distinguished literary prize after the Nobel Prize in Literature is given by the University of Oklahoma.
Feb 18, 2008
- Elizabeth Nelson
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Anna Karenina: Themes
The story of Levin, Kitty, Anna, Vronsky, Karenin, and Dolly, by one of the greatest Russian writers, is one of the world's most famous novels.
Feb 10, 2008
- Elizabeth Nelson
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Car Review of the 2008 PT Cruiser
Entering its final year, the PT Cruiser is an exceptional car for a low price. There's no vehicle quite like it.
Jan 30, 2008
- Elizabeth Nelson
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Anna Karenina: Plot
The adulterous and tragic affair of Anna and Count Vronsky is intertwined with the story of Levin and Kitty's love in one of the world's greatest novels.
Jan 29, 2008
- Elizabeth Nelson
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Leo Tolstoy Books and Biography
Tolstoy's fiction and non-fiction, such as "Childhood, Boyhood, Youth", "Sevastopol Sketches", "Family Happiness", "Anna Karenina", and "A Confession", as autobiography.
Jan 10, 2008
- Elizabeth Nelson
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Microsoft Word Alternatives
These word processors for Macs provide the creative control and process-oriented interface that authors crave, without the hassles of Microsoft Word.
Jan 7, 2008
- Elizabeth Nelson
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The Power of One Themes
The best-selling Australian author of Jessica, Tandia, and The Potato Factory tells the story of Peekay, a boy growing up on the eve of World War II.
Dec 29, 2007
- Elizabeth Nelson
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Bryce Courtenay and Peekay
The best-selling Australian author of Jessica, Tandia, and The Potato Factory tells the story of a prodigy growing up on the eve of World War II.
Dec 29, 2007
- Elizabeth Nelson
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Finding George Orwell in Burma
Larkin argues that Orwell's "Burmese Days", "1984", and "Animal Farm" are political prophesy, based on his experiences in the Indian Imperial Police of Colonial Burma.
Dec 18, 2007
- Elizabeth Nelson
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Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami
The Japanese author of "Kafka on the Shore", "Sputnik Sweetheart", and "A Wild Sheep Chase" offers a coming-of-age tale and the impossible romance of Toru and Naoko.
Dec 15, 2007
- Elizabeth Nelson
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Life in the Tomb: WWI Literature
The story that horrified readers with its frank portrayal of World War I military life is now one of the bestselling books of modern Greek literature.
Dec 7, 2007
- Elizabeth Nelson
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Photographer Keith Carter
A self-taught photographer turns Beaumont's small-town life into visual poetry.
Nov 30, 2007
- Elizabeth Nelson
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Vacation Photos
Want to capture your trip with great photographs? Here's what you need to know before getting on the plane.
Nov 28, 2007
- Elizabeth Nelson
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Shop: A Digital Camera for Travel
Want to capture your trip with great photographs? Here's what you need to have before getting on the plane.
Nov 28, 2007
- Elizabeth Nelson
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Astrid & Veronika by Linda Olsson
A New Zealand author celebrates her homeland, Sweden, and an unexpected friendship that heals deep emotional wounds.
Nov 18, 2007
- Elizabeth Nelson
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Cruise Ship Vacation
Enjoy your port time, save some money and make this vacation a memorable one.
Nov 11, 2007
- Elizabeth Nelson
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Orhan Pamuk: Istanbul's Huzun
Orhan Pamuk, author of "My Name is Red", "Snow", "The White Castle", and "The Black Book", is Turkey's most prominent writer and a politically controversial figure.
Oct 24, 2007
- Elizabeth Nelson
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Great Christmas Presents
This holiday season, find unique ways to let the people in your life know that you care.
Oct 7, 2007
- Elizabeth Nelson
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Turkish Breakfast, Meze and Desert
This article is a guide to finding low-cost, exciting and flavorful meals on your Turkish vacation.
Sep 11, 2007
- Elizabeth Nelson
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Transportation in Istanbul
Traversing Istanbul can be a triumph or a headache. Familiarize yourself with the city's transit beforehand for an easier and more enjoyable vacation.
Sep 11, 2007
- Elizabeth Nelson
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Deathly Hallows' Ending
J. K. Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" provides a crowd-pleasing but unconvincing conclusion to her innovative series.
Aug 22, 2007
- Elizabeth Nelson
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Turkish Author Erendiz Atasu
Atasu, a renowned writer and feminist from Ankara, explores Ataturk's Republic in a personal narrative. Readers see how modern Turkey's politics shaped citizens' lives.
Aug 12, 2007
- Elizabeth Nelson
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Turkey: Ancient Ruins in Anatolia
In a country full of spectacular sites to visit, a few lesser-known ruins outshine the rest. Eastern Turkey offers adventure and a glimpse of past civilizations.
Aug 12, 2007
- Elizabeth Nelson
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