How one scientist hopes to replace "evil" with a new concept that we can understand, combat and contain.

Jun 15, 2011 - Bethany Hill

The cuts and bruises from physical attacks in an abusive relationship eventually heal. It is the emotional scarring that leaves a deep etched imprint.

Jul 9, 2009 - Rosalind Brenner

"Lisey's Story" is a joy to read. It's a mature, well-crafted novel by the master of all storytellers -- Stephen King.

Nov 24, 2006 - Sandy Mitchell

Unpredictable revelations at films' turning points can offer insight and satisfaction - or disappointment.

May 22, 2011 - Giannis Georgiou

In Vittorio, Rice inserts historical and religious references to angels and the plague. Damnation of euthanasia and torment of divided impulse are subtexts.

Nov 10, 2010 - Gina Barrett Putt

Plot and theme are two different literary terms that are often confused. Plot refers to the actual events while theme embraces a story's deeper meaning.

Aug 16, 2011 - Vickie Britton

Dialogue, plot, and suspense create a foundation for phenomenal realism and fictional dream.

Feb 8, 2011 - Churaumanie Bissundyal

From Wes Craven's Scream to the yet to be released Rosewood Lane, Rose McGowan seems perfectly suited to cinemas darker offerings.

Aug 7, 2011 - Hari Navarro

Written October 12, 1962, Daddy serves as a type of confession. The poem is a deep, dark examination of a paternal relationship that died when Plath was young.

Aug 6, 2008 - Jennifer M. Willhite

Here are five common behaviors to avoid while raising your child on your own.

May 6, 2011 - Jatu Bracewell

Director Michael Boyd's bloody vision of Macbeth is the first new production in the radically revamped Royal Shakespeare Theatre at Stratford-upon-Avon

Apr 27, 2011 - Leon Burakowski

This twisted tale of revenge in a time of torture is splattered with uneven direction, makeshift dialog and an ending that defies all logic.

Jan 28, 2011 - Hari Navarro

A strong cast led by Humphrey Bogart and Walter Huston and the fine direction of John Huston helped create this memorable 1948 movie of greed and paranoia.

May 12, 2010 - John K. Davis

A short critical analysis essay of melodrama and realism in Charles Dickens' Great Expectations.

Jan 26, 2010 - Lu Brooks

Whether a casual viewer or die-hard fan, Trek films and shows allow for scholarly introspection of ethics issues and debate on human natural law versus strict regulation.

Jun 6, 2009 - Paul Bertolone

Vlad Tepes III Dracula (the Impaler) was the 15th century Wallachian (Romanian) king who inspired Irish writer Bram Stoker's fictional character "Dracula."

Sep 19, 2008 - John Stringer

During Ramadan, sustenance, such as food and water, is avoided between pre-dawn and sunset - providing a time for Muslims to reflect on what is taken for granted.

Aug 23, 2008 - Lamyaa Hashim

During the first three psychological child-rearing periods of human history, children were treated harshly in ways that modern societies do not accept.

Feb 24, 2011 - Gregory Morgan

Jefferson Davis' life prepared him to lead the Confederate States of America, yet when disunion came his leadership was unequal to the task.

Dec 25, 2010 - Michael Streich