It was summertime and the novelty of no school had worn off on Alice as she quickly became bored. She thought of all the places she’s rather be, people she wished she was with, when she happened to click on a link to a website called “Aa Promises.” The site claimed to be able to…
I sat in the hospital waiting room, trying to keep my mind from wandering. It had been two weeks since Louisa Clark had left me. I still couldn’t believe she was gone. We had only been together for a short time, but it felt like much longer. I loved her with all my heart, and…
In their book American Apartheid, Douglas Massey and Nancy Denton argue that segregation in the United States is not a matter of choice, but rather a result of systematic discrimination. The authors claim that segregation exists not only between blacks and whites, but also within each group. This system of segregation, they say, has its…
The novel “After We Collided” by Anna Todd is the sequel to “After.” It picks up where the first book left off, with Tessa and Hardin’s relationship being more complicated than ever. The two are constantly fighting and making up, but they can’t seem to stay away from each other. Tessa is still trying to…
In the early 1930s, Bill Wilson and Dr. Robert Holbrook Smith developed the twelve steps as a way to recovery from alcoholism. The twelve steps have become widely used as a way to achieve sobriety and maintain sobriety. There are many different interpretations of the twelve steps, but they all share common themes of honesty,…
West Side Story is one of the most popular musicals of all time. The music, by Leonard Bernstein, is some of the most memorable and iconic in American history. The sheet music for West Side Story is now available online, so that everyone can enjoy this classic piece of Americana. If you grew up in…
The book After the Fact: The Art of Historical Detection by James West Davidson and Mark H. Lytle is a great resource for anyone interested in learning more about the field of history. It covers a wide range of topics, from the basics of historical research to more specific case studies. One of the things…
If you’re like most people, you rely on your PC for everything from communication and entertainment to work and school. But all that reliance can come crashing down if your PC isn’t well-maintained. A+ Guide to Managing & Maintaining Your PC, 8th Edition is the latest edition of the comprehensive guide to keeping your PC…
In his book America the Farewell Tour, Chris Hedges argues that America is in a state of decline. He points to a number of factors to support this claim, including the country’s increasing economic inequality, its costly and endless wars, and its political dysfunction. Hedges believes that Americans are in denial about the depth of…
After reading Libro by Anna Todd, I have come to better understand the power of online book communities. Prior to reading this novel, I had never been a part of an online book community myself and was curious as to what they were all about. After finishing the book and interacting with the community that…