Articles related to "Etext"
Spotlight on Freeware: Etexts
Transform your Palm into a portable library with free Doc files.
palm pilot • 3com • freeware • etexts • electronic documents
Transform your Palm into a portable library with free Doc files.
palm pilot • 3com • freeware • etexts • electronic documents
Garden Behind the Moon
A beautiful story originally published in 1895. It can now be read for free online.
etext • free • children • kids • book
A beautiful story originally published in 1895. It can now be read for free online.
etext • free • children • kids • book
The Jatakas
Has your child read Aesop's fables? Does he want to read more stories involving clever animals and wise people? Are you searching for stories that teach important life lessons every child should learn? If you've answered yes to any one of these questions, then it is time you looked into the Jatakas.
jataka • buddhism • etext • books • kids
Has your child read Aesop's fables? Does he want to read more stories involving clever animals and wise people? Are you searching for stories that teach important life lessons every child should learn? If you've answered yes to any one of these questions, then it is time you looked into the Jatakas.
jataka • buddhism • etext • books • kids
FictionWise Gets Secure and Expensive
FictionWise recently added secure eBooks to their repetoire. Can you say expensive?
palm • ebook • etext • books • fictionwise
FictionWise recently added secure eBooks to their repetoire. Can you say expensive?
palm • ebook • etext • books • fictionwise
Go! Classics!
Finding timeless fiction online.
etext • classics • fiction • online • project gutenberg
Finding timeless fiction online.
etext • classics • fiction • online • project gutenberg
Those Wascally Wabbits
An introduction to Beatrix Potter's works available online with links to biographies and some botanical illustrations
beatrix potter • peter rabbit • benjamin bunny • children's literature • free ebooks
An introduction to Beatrix Potter's works available online with links to biographies and some botanical illustrations
beatrix potter • peter rabbit • benjamin bunny • children's literature • free ebooks
Read Banned Books on Your Palm
Banned Book Awareness Week is next week...read a banned book on your Palm today.
palm • pilot • palmpilot • palm pilot • handspring
Banned Book Awareness Week is next week...read a banned book on your Palm today.
palm • pilot • palmpilot • palm pilot • handspring
Nutritional Needs for Different Ages and Stages
Oh, baby! Your nutritional needs are very different from a senior's -- and the Web can help.
nutritional needs • special needs • senior citizens • seniors • elderly
Oh, baby! Your nutritional needs are very different from a senior's -- and the Web can help.
nutritional needs • special needs • senior citizens • seniors • elderly
Wizard of Oz Part I
an introduction to the Wizard of Oz, touching the theosophical background of the allegory. Links to full text downloads, Oz sites, teaching materials and biographical resources are included
l frank baum • wizard of oz • oz • maud gage • theosophists
an introduction to the Wizard of Oz, touching the theosophical background of the allegory. Links to full text downloads, Oz sites, teaching materials and biographical resources are included
l frank baum • wizard of oz • oz • maud gage • theosophists
The Lewis and Alice Expedition Through the Looking Glass
a very short introductory article on the myth of Charles Ludwitge Dodgson known as lewis Carroll with links to biographical sites and fulltext verions of Alice
lewis carroll • charles dodgson • alice in wonderland • through the looking glass • children's literature
a very short introductory article on the myth of Charles Ludwitge Dodgson known as lewis Carroll with links to biographical sites and fulltext verions of Alice
lewis carroll • charles dodgson • alice in wonderland • through the looking glass • children's literature
The Wizard of Oz II Political Allegory
a short zesty discussion on Baum and Democratic Populism with a few recipes to add for flavor. Links included for resource sites, bio, commentary and the all essential pumpkin-carvin101 from Fab Foods for political candidates
pumpkinheads • politics • pumpkin carving • wizard of oz • political allegories
a short zesty discussion on Baum and Democratic Populism with a few recipes to add for flavor. Links included for resource sites, bio, commentary and the all essential pumpkin-carvin101 from Fab Foods for political candidates
pumpkinheads • politics • pumpkin carving • wizard of oz • political allegories
Aesop and friends
a collection of four animal stories which warn of hidden dangers within human relationships from Aesop to Grimm
animal stories • fable • moral tales • grimm brothers • aesop
a collection of four animal stories which warn of hidden dangers within human relationships from Aesop to Grimm
animal stories • fable • moral tales • grimm brothers • aesop
Flower Stories
story of Leucothoe and Clytie found in Ovid's Metamorphoses with links for full-text and pictures for herbs. Flower stories that appear in myths and related to children's stories: dandelion, marigold, violet, fetterbush, heather, sunflower
dandelion • fetterbush • herbs • st francis • ovid
story of Leucothoe and Clytie found in Ovid's Metamorphoses with links for full-text and pictures for herbs. Flower stories that appear in myths and related to children's stories: dandelion, marigold, violet, fetterbush, heather, sunflower
dandelion • fetterbush • herbs • st francis • ovid
People's Court
Court-style debates are a stimulating way to "debate" a controversial novel or short story. Students must really research a character's motives in order to accuse or to defend him/her to the "jury." Students also learn the rudiments of our legal system by acting as attorneys, a judge, and the jury. Loads of fun!
debate • literature • classroom • activities • teaching
Court-style debates are a stimulating way to "debate" a controversial novel or short story. Students must really research a character's motives in order to accuse or to defend him/her to the "jury." Students also learn the rudiments of our legal system by acting as attorneys, a judge, and the jury. Loads of fun!
debate • literature • classroom • activities • teaching
Difficulties: Austen's Persuasion
Persuasion, published after Austen's death in 1817, is a novel about the issues surrounding both persuading and being persuaded, as well as about social class dysfunction
jane austen • pride and prejudice • mansfield park • persuasion • northanger abbey
Persuasion, published after Austen's death in 1817, is a novel about the issues surrounding both persuading and being persuaded, as well as about social class dysfunction
jane austen • pride and prejudice • mansfield park • persuasion • northanger abbey
Free Business eBooks
I'll admit: I love free stuff. Free eBooks? Even better. Here is my (very large) favorite list of free business eBooks available for quick download now.
free business ebook • business ebook • free stuff • free ebooks • free entrepreneur ebooks
I'll admit: I love free stuff. Free eBooks? Even better. Here is my (very large) favorite list of free business eBooks available for quick download now.
free business ebook • business ebook • free stuff • free ebooks • free entrepreneur ebooks
Kidnapped Santa
Introducing two lesser known books of L Frank Baum who gives a twist on Santa Claus and his reindeer, turning them into a parable of good living and human compassion. Links to external resources, including bio, chronology and Gutenberg text included.
l frank baum • santa claus • christmas season • christmas stories • children's literature
Introducing two lesser known books of L Frank Baum who gives a twist on Santa Claus and his reindeer, turning them into a parable of good living and human compassion. Links to external resources, including bio, chronology and Gutenberg text included.
l frank baum • santa claus • christmas season • christmas stories • children's literature
Dawes Act and Indian Territory
The Dawes Act and its subsequent revisions robbed Native Americans of their newfound homes in Indian Territory. It encouraged white settlement and a land rush followed.
dawes act • indian territory • oklahoma statehood • henry l dawes • allotment
The Dawes Act and its subsequent revisions robbed Native Americans of their newfound homes in Indian Territory. It encouraged white settlement and a land rush followed.
dawes act • indian territory • oklahoma statehood • henry l dawes • allotment
Ornithopter Flying Machines
From Greek mythology to modern engineering, the history of the flying machine known as the ornithopter has come a long way.
ornithopter • history of flight • icarus • daedalus • wings of wax
From Greek mythology to modern engineering, the history of the flying machine known as the ornithopter has come a long way.
ornithopter • history of flight • icarus • daedalus • wings of wax
Tools to Battle Writer's Block
Looking for the short and sweet on what's out there to tackle a constipated muse? Look no further as we present a few of the best tools for tackling your writer's block.
writers block • inspiration • creativity • writing tips • how to get inspired
Looking for the short and sweet on what's out there to tackle a constipated muse? Look no further as we present a few of the best tools for tackling your writer's block.
writers block • inspiration • creativity • writing tips • how to get inspired
Women in Mathematics
Until not too long ago, women were discouraged from studying science and mathematics. Even so, there were a select few who held their own and made their mark.
theano • hypatia • sophie germain • mary everest boole • women in mathematics
Until not too long ago, women were discouraged from studying science and mathematics. Even so, there were a select few who held their own and made their mark.
theano • hypatia • sophie germain • mary everest boole • women in mathematics
Daedalus and Icarus
an introduction to Daedalus and Icarus myth with links to classical resources and online texts
myth • classics • daedalus • flight • psychology
an introduction to Daedalus and Icarus myth with links to classical resources and online texts
myth • classics • daedalus • flight • psychology
Phaethon Rises
a brief summary and interpretation of the myth of Phaethon and the sun chariot with a few links to online texts, classics and astronomy
ovid • metamorphoses • dryden • transformation myths • peer pressure
a brief summary and interpretation of the myth of Phaethon and the sun chariot with a few links to online texts, classics and astronomy
ovid • metamorphoses • dryden • transformation myths • peer pressure
The White Doe
commentary on the White Doe in comparison to Sleeping Beauty and Goose Girl
white doe • goose girl • sleeping beauty • fairytales • transformation myths
commentary on the White Doe in comparison to Sleeping Beauty and Goose Girl
white doe • goose girl • sleeping beauty • fairytales • transformation myths
Nathaniel Hawthorne's My Kinsman Major Molineux
"My Kinsman, Major Molineux" examines the psychological dimensions of power and dictatorship upon colonized subjects. Published in 1831, it still offers stark insights.
my kinsman major molineux • nathaniel hawthorne my kinsman major molineux • nathaniel hawthorne short stories • culture and imperialism • british imperialism
"My Kinsman, Major Molineux" examines the psychological dimensions of power and dictatorship upon colonized subjects. Published in 1831, it still offers stark insights.
my kinsman major molineux • nathaniel hawthorne my kinsman major molineux • nathaniel hawthorne short stories • culture and imperialism • british imperialism
The Study of Dragons
My fascination with dragons didn't end with puberty. In fact, the abundance of dragon books and tarot decks available to adults only strengthened my interest in draconology.
dragon • draconology • study • books • tarot
My fascination with dragons didn't end with puberty. In fact, the abundance of dragon books and tarot decks available to adults only strengthened my interest in draconology.
dragon • draconology • study • books • tarot
What is an Albatross?
Albatrosses are large seabirds best known to those who spend a lot of time at sea south of the equator or in the North Pacific.
what is an albatross • albatrosses • large birds of the southern seas • folklore • large seabirds
Albatrosses are large seabirds best known to those who spend a lot of time at sea south of the equator or in the North Pacific.
what is an albatross • albatrosses • large birds of the southern seas • folklore • large seabirds
Howard Pyle, Jack Sparrow & Pirate Movie Design
Howard Pyle is known as the Father of American Illustration. This quiet Quaker writer and artist illustrated his interest in pirates through his paintings.
howard pyle • pirates • buccaneers • marooners • book of pirates
Howard Pyle is known as the Father of American Illustration. This quiet Quaker writer and artist illustrated his interest in pirates through his paintings.
howard pyle • pirates • buccaneers • marooners • book of pirates
Origins of Fabian Society
The inequalities of Victorian society prompted a group of progressive thinkers to start a group to press for change.
fabian society • fabian socialism • centre-left think tank • edith nesbitt • hubert bland
The inequalities of Victorian society prompted a group of progressive thinkers to start a group to press for change.
fabian society • fabian socialism • centre-left think tank • edith nesbitt • hubert bland
Robin Hood and his Merry Men
The character of Robin Hood changes a little with every generation. Howard Pyle's 1883 version was the definitive one for decades.
robin hood • robin hood and his merry men • merry men • will scarlet • little john
The character of Robin Hood changes a little with every generation. Howard Pyle's 1883 version was the definitive one for decades.
robin hood • robin hood and his merry men • merry men • will scarlet • little john
Salem Witch Trial Genealogy
The witchcraft trials in Salem represent a very unique event in American history. Many people today have colonial ancestors who were somehow involved.
salem witch trial genealogy • descendents of salem witches • salem witch trials • salem witches • family tree research
The witchcraft trials in Salem represent a very unique event in American history. Many people today have colonial ancestors who were somehow involved.
salem witch trial genealogy • descendents of salem witches • salem witch trials • salem witches • family tree research
Spotlight on Freeware: Viewers
A showcase of three freeware viewers: The Doc reader CSpotRun, the image viewer TinyViewer, and the image viewer Spec.
palm pilot • freeware • viewer • viewers • review
A showcase of three freeware viewers: The Doc reader CSpotRun, the image viewer TinyViewer, and the image viewer Spec.
palm pilot • freeware • viewer • viewers • review
Studying Plato’s Republic
Tips for success in reading, writing and understanding texts for university-level classes.
plato • plato's republic • studying plato's republic • reading plato's republic • how to read plato's republic
Tips for success in reading, writing and understanding texts for university-level classes.
plato • plato's republic • studying plato's republic • reading plato's republic • how to read plato's republic
Music Zines
Music fanzines popularized the zine phenomenon. Here are some links to music related zines on the web!
music zines • web sites • websites
Music fanzines popularized the zine phenomenon. Here are some links to music related zines on the web!
music zines • web sites • websites
Review of Neil Finn's "One Nil"
His second solo album, Neil Finn is now established as a solo artist.
neil finn • one nil
His second solo album, Neil Finn is now established as a solo artist.
neil finn • one nil
Robinson Crusoe
<i>Robinson Crusoe</i> was written in 1719 by Daniel Defoe. The book is based on the life of William Selkirk, who went to sea and was put ashore on a deserted island in the Pacific Ocean. If you haven't read this classic, you are in for an adventure of a lifetime.
great books for kids • reading • robinson crusoe • daniel defoe • classics
<i>Robinson Crusoe</i> was written in 1719 by Daniel Defoe. The book is based on the life of William Selkirk, who went to sea and was put ashore on a deserted island in the Pacific Ocean. If you haven't read this classic, you are in for an adventure of a lifetime.
great books for kids • reading • robinson crusoe • daniel defoe • classics
Classic Books for Children Online
A handy guide to accessing free full text classic books for children online.
electronic text center at the university of virgin • project gutenberg • baldwin project • classic reader • rosetta project
A handy guide to accessing free full text classic books for children online.
electronic text center at the university of virgin • project gutenberg • baldwin project • classic reader • rosetta project
Film Review: Ivanhoe
Walter Scott's novel Ivanhoe, filmed many times, has given Hollywood a popular view of Saxons vs. Normans and evil Templars in medieval England.
ivanhoe • sir walter scott • robin hood • richar lion-heart • sherwood
Walter Scott's novel Ivanhoe, filmed many times, has given Hollywood a popular view of Saxons vs. Normans and evil Templars in medieval England.
ivanhoe • sir walter scott • robin hood • richar lion-heart • sherwood
Historic Patterns
Whether you call it vintage, retro, or historic, making antique knitting or crochet patterns can be a greatly rewarding experience. Includes many free patterns to make!
vintage patterns • free patterns • retro patterns • free crochet patterns • free knitting patterns
Whether you call it vintage, retro, or historic, making antique knitting or crochet patterns can be a greatly rewarding experience. Includes many free patterns to make!
vintage patterns • free patterns • retro patterns • free crochet patterns • free knitting patterns
How to Identify Author's Purpose in a Passage
Teachers can help students better understand reading passages by identifying the author's purpose for writing. Here are some tips to guide students while reading.
author's purpose • identify author's purpose • author's purpose in a passage • teach reading strategies • understand reading passages
Teachers can help students better understand reading passages by identifying the author's purpose for writing. Here are some tips to guide students while reading.
author's purpose • identify author's purpose • author's purpose in a passage • teach reading strategies • understand reading passages
Italics for Beginners
Neat handwriting used to be a sign of sophistication. Revive this lost tradition. Improve your handwriting with a few simple steps. Learn how italics can help.
italic handwriting • italics for beginners • italics made easy • how to learn italics • michael dirda
Neat handwriting used to be a sign of sophistication. Revive this lost tradition. Improve your handwriting with a few simple steps. Learn how italics can help.
italic handwriting • italics for beginners • italics made easy • how to learn italics • michael dirda
Opera Guide– Das Heimchen am Herd
Characters, synopsis, and history of the Hungarian composer Karl Goldmark's opera The Cricket on the Hearth (Das Heimchen am Herd), based on the novella by Dickens.
karl goldmark • carl goldmark • the cricket on the hearth • charles dickens • christmas stories
Characters, synopsis, and history of the Hungarian composer Karl Goldmark's opera The Cricket on the Hearth (Das Heimchen am Herd), based on the novella by Dickens.
karl goldmark • carl goldmark • the cricket on the hearth • charles dickens • christmas stories
Review, Farnham's Freehold
Farnham' s Freehold establishes a parallel universe cracked open by a nuclear explosion where cannibalism and the proposition of incestuous propagation are the norm.
farnham's freehold • robert heinlein • cold war • incest • cannibalism
Farnham' s Freehold establishes a parallel universe cracked open by a nuclear explosion where cannibalism and the proposition of incestuous propagation are the norm.
farnham's freehold • robert heinlein • cold war • incest • cannibalism
Stowe’s-Eliza and Uncle Tom
Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe is a well-known American novel. Here we analyze her characterization and a give a sketch of Uncle Tom and Eliza.
uncle tom’s cabin • uncle tom • harriet beecher stowe • slavery in uncle tom’s cabin • southern states in uncle tom’s cabin
Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe is a well-known American novel. Here we analyze her characterization and a give a sketch of Uncle Tom and Eliza.
uncle tom’s cabin • uncle tom • harriet beecher stowe • slavery in uncle tom’s cabin • southern states in uncle tom’s cabin
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Short Story
Read or listen to The Curious Case of Benjamin Button by F. Scott Fitzgerald for free. The free audiobook and ebook editions of the story are available for download.
the curious case of benjamin button • tales from the jazz age • free ebook • free audiobook • amazon kindle
Read or listen to The Curious Case of Benjamin Button by F. Scott Fitzgerald for free. The free audiobook and ebook editions of the story are available for download.
the curious case of benjamin button • tales from the jazz age • free ebook • free audiobook • amazon kindle
The Second Supernova
Isaac Asimov, himself a legend, called science fiction writer Stanley G. Weinbaum "the second supernova" of the genré's best authors.
the second supernova • sf • stanley g. weinbaum influenced science fiction for • science fiction • isaac asimov
Isaac Asimov, himself a legend, called science fiction writer Stanley G. Weinbaum "the second supernova" of the genré's best authors.
the second supernova • sf • stanley g. weinbaum influenced science fiction for • science fiction • isaac asimov
Classic Fantasy Author William Morris
This week’s article is about classic Fantasy author William Morris.
This week’s article is about classic Fantasy author William Morris.
Country Living is a state of mind
Country living is a state of mind, not a location.
natural living • country living • gardening • family • fishing
Country living is a state of mind, not a location.
natural living • country living • gardening • family • fishing
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