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I don't think "shitty books" are at the root of this one, although this could be the reason that "shitty books" are popular - the kids don't really learn about literature at the school level because it's not interesting and as such aren't drawn to some better written literature further down the...

muggle - Cheers! That's what I thought - damn this new 15 minute editing time limit, eh? Jemima - I was going to quote you, but the whole thing was so dang spot-on that all I can do is raise a glass and say "I agree". The point? Is there a 'point' to having kids? Sure, there's the...

Like Moto I felt that that the gender stereotyping of the names was overkill in showing this contrast between the two women. Incidently, Moto, there is an explanation of her name insofar as she states that she likes it. While men may change their feminine names in later life, she likes the...

If the students who I've worked with are anything to go by it doesn't look good. I've marked final year engineering work and while some of it is excellent, other papers are downright frightening for the lack of writing prowess that is displayed. These students need a writing refresher course...

Oh, it wasn't directed at anyone specifically. I just find the use of abbreviations and what I call 'text message' speech to be interesting when talking about good writing and literature. Ironic, perhaps. I know it's becoming almost a cultural tendency, but I find it makes me see someone as...

So I finished Night Train this morning - surprisingly good!! Angus' comment about Amis' "sick and talented mind" nearly put me off, but when I saw this book at the library sale I picked it up. Not really sure what to think about the ending - firstly in regard to Maybe I read it too quickly and...

Well, there are regular roo culls in Australia because they overpopulate in some regions, and this would otherwise lead to starvation. It's better to eat them than just shoot them... (we need a smacking of the lips emoticon). Thankfully that wasn't a problem in Hundred Acre Wood :D.

"Animal Farm" - after all, some readers are more equal than others...

I hope you don't think I'm judging the kids, muggle - that's exactly what I'm trying not to do (you quoted me, and I'm not sure why...). You don't try juveniles as adults for a reason - everyone should be allowed to make mistakes, and in some cases mistakes result in wonderful children. I think...

Well it must be true, then! :rolleyes: What plugin is that? (Sorry I'm so clueless! I've been brainwashed until recently by Microsoft :o).

Wise words, muggle. We all respect your comments, moonshot, but we must also abide by the rules. Getting back on topic... or at least it's latest tangential turn: Hey, I'm just telling it like it is. For some kids this is what they see as a way out. Strange, weird, creepy, but true. It's a...

Hmm, might have to go that route. It's incredibly useful and I use it so frequently... But you got me on Firefox at least! So that should mean less risk of viruses and so forth, right?

Okay, now using Firefox (again, it seems slower than my previous browser, btw). Love the way it imported all my favourites!! This only thing I find incredibly inconvenient is the fact that the Google search window (which is still there - that's not a Google toolbar, is it? Just a search window...

This is on my office computer where I actually use IE. Is Firefox good for Windows too?

You should go to a school because of its quality of teaching and the philosophy of the teacher - in regard to the latter I don't necessarily mean anything spiritual, I mean whether the teaching style and emphasis (fighting, style, sparring, technique, etc) match what you are looking for. Small...

In my case I'd need at least 12.

I still haven't found the buffalo - I think it's like the Holy Grail. Slowly savouring :D. I'm currently writing my thesis, so any book which will not loose it's hold on me I am presently avoiding! I can't wait to get back into them around christmas (hopefully!!) but for now I'm indulging in...

Woah, woah. Let's not go down this road - moonshot is raising some valid points, and getting angry isn't going to do anything but leave people feeling 'offended' and getting this thread closed. Moonshot - talking about abortion also means politics, but we're avoiding that debate as well. Darren...

Happy Birthday to You! Happy Birthday to You! You look like a monkey, And you smell like one too!! Happy Birthday squishy banana!!!!!!!

Raymond E. Feist's Riftwar Saga series has Elves in it - very much like the Tolkein idea. The first book is Magician.