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Moby Dick (1956) Film Review
Determined to destroy the white whale that cost him his leg, Captain Ahab (Gregory Peck), relentlessly pursues the scarred, white leviathan, Moby Dick.
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Herman Melville Biography
Brief biography of writer Herman Melville whose one classic novel Moby Dick stands by him, best known for the line "Call Me Ishmael."
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A Whale of a Tale
It's a whale of a tale...whale sightings, Star Trek, and fishing - this article has it all.
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Advance Review of Hakugei The Legend of The Moby Dick volume 1
An advance review of the anime DVD release Hakugei The Legend of the Moby Dick volume 1 Ahab Awaits.
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Classic Authors: Herman Melville
A brief biography of Herman Melville.
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Herman Melville and Moby-Dick
The achievements of Herman Melville tower amongst the heights of literary fiction. Today his work continues to illumine the dark crevices of American existence.
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Moby Dick – An Analysis
Moby Dick is Herman Melville's magnum opus, and it is now widely considered to be one of the great American novels.
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Moby Dick Hotel and Oyster Farm at Nachotta
Moby Dick Hotel and Oyster Farm is a quaint Bed&Breakfast and gourmet restaurant at Nahcotta, Washington, on the east side of the Long Beach Peninsula fronting Willipa Bay
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Mocha Dick--Moby Dick: Myths?
Did these vindictive sperm whales really exist? Herman Melville's life reveals possible connections between these two legendary whales.
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New Bedford Whaling National Park
Nestled at the mouth of the Acushnet River, New Bedford's excellent, natural harbor influenced the development of the premier whaling port of 19th century America.
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The Wreck of the "Essex"
This true story inspired "Moby Dick"
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Threats to Sperm Whales Continue
Moby Dick's whale is still being hunted by Japan and Indonesia. Oceanic pollution, underwater sound, boat traffic and drift nets also problems for the sperm whale.
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Albinism in Culture: Literature
From the Bible to Dan Brown, writers have used albinism's whiteness to shade characters that are either too good or too evil for this world. Few survive.
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Have a Whale of a Time in January
Celebrate Herman Melville Days on January 11, 2001
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In the Heart of the Sea
In the earlier half of the nineteenth century, the island of Nantucket was one of the whaling capitals of the world. The great sperm whales of the Pacific had long been the lifeblood of the close-knit Quaker community that was Nantucket. The whaleship <I>Essex</I>, which left Nantucket in 1819, was just one of many similar ships that left the island each year. But the disaster that struck the <I>Essex</I> fifteen months after it left its home port was anything but ordinary. The 238-ton <I>Essex</I> was destroyed by a whale.
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Most Important American Authors
Nathaniel Hawthorne, Herman Melville, Walt Whitman, and Mark Twain each wrote American classics that firmly establish these writers as America's most important authors.
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Review of African Culture and Melville's Art
Published by Oxford University Press in 2009, Sterling Stuckey's recent addition to Melville studies provides fresh perspectives on classic American fiction.
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The Bible Codes - Part 2
A second look at the Bible Codes. Is there still more to be discovered before we have the answers?
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Albinism in Culture: Film
For over 50 years, movies have misrepresented albinism's causes and characteristics, and perpetuated myths to create stand-ins for psychic dread.
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Albinism in the American Novel
Albinism has become the novelist's shorthand for the sublime, a trait that evokes terror, awe, or laughter in characters capable of anything -- except common humanity.
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Albinism: An Introduction
Weighing albinism's psychic impact is as vital to understanding the human aspect of this genetic condition as isolating the genes that cause it.
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Book Review -- The Secret of Lost Things
A memorable and entertaining read, Hay's novel foregoes a literary adventure filled with history, mischief, and a heroine's interior journey.
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H-N Famous American Literature
Continuing the guide to often noted novelists, playwrights, and songwriters of the USA...Following the literary influences on the formation of the "American Dream."
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Literary Vacations—The Berkshires
Western Massachusetts is a beautiful place to spend a long weekend. Stay in a B&B, hike or ski the mountains, and tour the homes of famous American writers.
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The Vidocq Society of Philadelphia
The Vidocq Society members, all volunteers from the ranks of law enforcement and forensic science volunteer their time and resources to solve cold cases.
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USS Somers Mutiny 1842
The only known US Naval mutiny in documented history ended in 1842 with three mutineers having their necks prematurely lengthened.
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Chapter Book Fun for Adventure-Loving Young Children
Chapter book suggestions and followup activities for young children.
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NATO Bombing Dominates Network News Programs
The NATO bombing will dominate tv news programs for the forseeable future; ESPN helpes teach physics to kids; The Home and Garden Network tours homes of the Hollywood elite; This week in Tv History; My tv viewing recommendations for the week.
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Orlando MegaCon Comic Book Convention: Notes from convention hel
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Teen Book Club Suggestions
This article contains a list of highly-readable books that will be meaningful and will stimulate discussion at your Young Adult book club.
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Ranking the Trek Film Franchise
After 23 years of big screen voyages, the Star Trek film count has now grown to 10. So which are the best and which are the worst? Read on and find out where Science Fiction & Society places the theatrical adventures.
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Review of Led Zeppelin's "Led Zeppelin II"
The second album of this legendary band reviewed.
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Whalewatching Tips
Whalewatching trips can be exciting, but participants must be aware of the rules that protect the amazing creatures.
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12 Surprising Facts About Coffee
We have changed from consumers of instant coffee crystals and second-rate percolated blends to coffee gourmets who demand our own personal designer beverages.
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Death of the Great American Novel?
Diana E. Sheets argues that the publishing industry has made it impossible for great prose to be published and that the Great American Novel of this age cannot be written
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Have Book Will Travel!
Reading is a journey! But this article discusses the travels your BOOK can take to get into the hands of a reader who might not otherwise have access to that book.
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Have Your Seniors Read These???
Although many seniors believe that they are ready for the college level English and literature courses, many professors have literary works with which they expect incoming freshmen to be acquainted with but that have not been taught in high school. Here is one list.
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Indicting The Canon
An attack on the literary canon, best sellers and all the other crap that is ruining Literature
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Patrick Stewart - A profile
A profile of Star Trek: The Next Generation's Patrick "Captain Picard" Stewart.
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Reading in a Foreign Language
After grasping the basic vocabulary and grammar of a foreign language, the next step is learning how to read by using context clues, root words, and minimal referencing.
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Scotland Best for Mountain Biking
Scotland, where the bicycle began, is the best place on the planet for mountain biking, and that's official.
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So You Want to be an English Major
Declaring yourself an English major doesn't mean that you'll be working in dead-end jobs for the rest of your life. English majors are open to a range of careers.
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The Lost Continent by Bill Bryson
Bill Bryson's verbal brilliance and wit are amply demonstrated in The Lost Continent, but he is also seriously concerned about the state of his country.
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Where are they now?
A description of the careers of a few of the actors and actresses in Star Trek
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Albinism in Culture: The Press
Albinism is a media staple, but when journalists write about it, objectivity, facts, and the human element are often lost beneath the diminishing word "albino."
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Brontë Books for Children
Usborne Publishing has produced a series of classic fiction for children, making authors such as the Brontës accessible to a much younger readership.
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Captain Ahab's Wife Tells Her Story
Five new books reviewed, including one about Captain Ahab's wife.
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Fling Flies & Free Classes
Basic fly fishing examined. It's easier than you think.
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Getting Sporty in Subic
When you get there and start engaging in outdoor activities, you will realize that the two and a half hour drive from Manila is never far enough
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Haunted Halloween Happenings in New England
New England pulls out all the stops when it comes to celebrating Halloween. From haunted houses to cemetery tours, costume parades to witches' balls, spooky forests and g
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