Articles written by Elizabeth Nelson
All 47 articles written by Elizabeth Nelson
Great Dane Breed Profile: Gentle Giant and Devoted Pet
Category: Dog Breeds
With a caring owner and plenty of love, Great Danes can thrive in a city apartment or country farm, with a large family or a single owner. Is a Dane right for you? more...
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds: Airedales, Poodles, Samoyeds, Schnauzers, Yorkies and More
Category: Dog Breeds
Are you a dog lover, but allergic reactions prevent you from moving from dog lover to dog owner? It may be time to consider a hypoallergenic breed. more...
Category: European Literature
Natasha's love for Prince Andrei is tested by Anatole's self-serving flattery. more...
World's Richest Men: 5 Wealthiest Billionaires on the Planet
Category: Business Success Stories
Warren Buffet, Carlos Slim Helu, Bill Gates, Lakshimi Mittal, and Mukesh Ambani all made or inherited vast fortunes that put them at the top of Forbes' rich list. more...
Category: Photography Books
Annie Griffiths Belt isn't just a great photographer, but also a good writer. Her 2008 book, both a collection of her work and an autobiography, is inspirational. more...
Category: European Literature
The Rostov's have a lavish hunt despite their finances; Nicholas refuses to marry for money but is prevented from marrying Sonya; Natasha continues to wait for Andrei. more...
Category: European Literature
Pierre converts to Masonry, Andrei lives an isolated life at Bald Hills, and Nicholas begins to see the flaws in the military system. more...
Category: European Literature
Pierre and Marya are entangled in Prince Vassily's plot to marry his children for money; meanwhile, Prince Andrei and Nicholas Rostov fight in the Battle of Austerlitz more...
Category: European Literature
The scene for one of the world's greatest novels is set while Pierre Bezukhov, Prince Andrei, and Natasha are introduced in Moscow and Saint Petersburg. more...
Knots: A Novel by Nuruddin Farah: Insight into Grief and Civil War by Somalia's First Novelist
Category: African Literature
Cambara, a Somali-American Woman, returns to war-torn Mogadiscio to mourn the death of her son. She builds a new life for herself in the most unlikely of circumstances. more...
The Neustadt Prize for Literature: A Prestigious Award for International Writers
Category: World Literatures (general)
The world's second most distinguished literary prize after the Nobel Prize in Literature is given by the University of Oklahoma. more...
Car Review of the 2008 PT Cruiser: Chrysler's Retro Compact Wagon for Under $15,000 a Great Buy
Category: Car Care/Ownership (general)
Entering its final year, the PT Cruiser is an exceptional car for a low price. There's no vehicle quite like it. more...
The Nobel Prize in Literature: Alfred Nobel's Legacy is the World's Most Prestigious Literary Award
Category: World Literatures (general)
Authors such as Orhan Pamuk, Doris Lessing, Gunter Grass, Ernest Hemingway, Winston Churchill, Pearl Buck, William Butler Yeats, and Boris Pasternak are recognized. more...
Category: European Literature
Tolstoy's fiction and non-fiction, such as "Childhood, Boyhood, Youth", "Sevastopol Sketches", "Family Happiness", "Anna Karenina", and "A Confession", as autobiography. more...
The Power of One Themes: Bryce Courtenay’s Novel on Youth in Apartheid South Africa
Category: Australian Literature
The best-selling Australian author of Jessica, Tandia, and The Potato Factory tells the story of Peekay, a boy growing up on the eve of World War II. more...
The Power of One Plot: Bryce Courtenay’s Novel on Youth in Apartheid South Africa
Category: Australian Literature
Best-selling Australian writer Bryce Courtenay (author of Jessica, Tandia, and The Potato Factory) tells the story of Peekay, a boy growing up in apartheid South Africa. more...
Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami: Mental Illness, the Beatles, and Sexual Discovery in 1960's Tokyo
Category: Asian Literature
The Japanese author of "Kafka on the Shore", "Sputnik Sweetheart", and "A Wild Sheep Chase" offers a coming-of-age tale and the impossible romance of Toru and Naoko. more...
Photographer Keith Carter: The Life, Methods, and Work of a Texas Artist
Category: Photography (general)
A self-taught photographer turns Beaumont's small-town life into visual poetry. more...
Shop: A Digital Camera for Travel: Buy Smart and Take Quality Vacation Pictures
Category: Travel Photography
Want to capture your trip with great photographs? Here's what you need to have before getting on the plane. more...
Cruise Ship Vacation: Port Excursions and Solo Adventures
Category: S Europe Travel (general)
Enjoy your port time, save some money and make this vacation a memorable one. more...
Great Christmas Presents: Gift Ideas and Holiday Fun with the Kids
Category: Kids Holiday Activities
This holiday season, find unique ways to let the people in your life know that you care. more...
Turkish Breakfast, Meze and Desert: A Delicious Travel Adventure in Istanbul
Category: Turkey Travel
This article is a guide to finding low-cost, exciting and flavorful meals on your Turkish vacation. more...
Deathly Hallows' Ending: JK Rowling's Dramatic Conclusion to Final Harry Potter Novel
Category: Children’s Books (general)
J. K. Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" provides a crowd-pleasing but unconvincing conclusion to her innovative series. more...
Turkey: Ancient Ruins in Anatolia: Cappadocia, Nemrut, Sumela, and Ani
Category: Turkey Travel
In a country full of spectacular sites to visit, a few lesser-known ruins outshine the rest. Eastern Turkey offers adventure and a glimpse of past civilizations. more...
Newfoundland Breed Profile: Gentle Giant, Water Rescue Dog and Family Pet
Category: Dog Breeds
The Newfie is one of the sweetest and largest dog breeds in the world. Find out if a Newf is right for you and your home. more...
Audrey Hepburn Fashion Tips: Dress Like the Breakfast at Tiffany's Actress and Style Icon
Category: Women’s Fashion (general)
Audrey's example forever changed the fashion world and our perception of female beauty. She was one of a kind. Just like you. more...
Lola Alvarez Bravo: Biography of a Groundbreaking Mexican Photographer
Category: Photography (general)
The first female photojournalist in Mexico, Lola Alvarez Bravo bravely claimed her own voice and a place in the history of photography. more...
World's Richest Women: 5 Wealthiest Female Billionaires
Category: Women in Business
Liliane Bettencourt, Christy & Alice Walton, Abigail Johnson, and Jacqueline Mars inherited fortunes that put them high on Forbes' Billionaires List. more...
Category: Romantic Films/Comedies (general)
Carrie, Miranda, Samantha, & Charlotte meet the big screen. It's lost a bit of it's edge, but the popularity of Sex and the City indicates a shift in female empowerment. more...
Category: European Literature
While the Rostov family fortune declines, Vera is married to Berg and Natasha is courted by Boris and Prince Andrei. Pierre is upset by Natasha and Andrei's happiness. more...
Category: European Literature
Nicholas Rostov leads a bachelor life in Moscow, Pierre duels over his wife's infidelity, and Prince Andrei loses a wife but gains a son. more...
Category: European Literature
The second book of this epic Russian novel introduces the battle with French forces in Austria, revealing the chaos and humanity of war. more...
Alfred Nobel: Biography and Legacy: Inventor of Dynamite and Creator of the Nobel Prize
Category: Great Thinkers (general)
The renowned chemist, businessman, and inventor gave the world its most prestigious award for literature, peace, and the sciences. more...
Car Review: 2008 Toyota Prius: A Reasonably Priced Hybrid that Delivers on Style and Gas Mileage
Category: Car Care/Ownership (general)
The Prius is the most fuel-efficient car on the US market and is a good option for families, singles, city or country-dwellers, and environmentally-conscious drivers. more...
Anna Karenina: Themes: Leo Tolstoy Writes about Social Conflict, his Times, and Happiness
Category: European Literature
The story of Levin, Kitty, Anna, Vronsky, Karenin, and Dolly, by one of the greatest Russian writers, is one of the world's most famous novels. more...
Anna Karenina: Plot: Leo Tolstoy on Love, Happiness, and the Meaning of Life
Category: European Literature
The adulterous and tragic affair of Anna and Count Vronsky is intertwined with the story of Levin and Kitty's love in one of the world's greatest novels. more...
Car Review of the 2008 Scion XB: Toyota's Boxy, Compact New Scion Appeals to Gen-Y and Beyond
Category: Car Care/Ownership (general)
The XB is a fun, comfortable, and fuel-efficient car for a no-haggle price tag under $20,000. more...
Microsoft Word Alternatives: Writers Use Scrivener, CopyWrite, Jer's Novel Writer, and WriteRoom
Category: Resources for Writers (general)
These word processors for Macs provide the creative control and process-oriented interface that authors crave, without the hassles of Microsoft Word. more...
Bryce Courtenay and Peekay: Author and Protagonist of The Power of One
Category: Australian Literature
The best-selling Australian author of Jessica, Tandia, and The Potato Factory tells the story of a prodigy growing up on the eve of World War II. more...
Finding George Orwell in Burma: Emma Larkin: Myanmar’s History of Oppression Traced in Literature
Category: World Literatures (general)
Larkin argues that Orwell's "Burmese Days", "1984", and "Animal Farm" are political prophesy, based on his experiences in the Indian Imperial Police of Colonial Burma. more...
Life in the Tomb: WWI Literature: Stratis Myrivilis' Classic Novel of the Greek Trenches
Category: European Literature
The story that horrified readers with its frank portrayal of World War I military life is now one of the bestselling books of modern Greek literature. more...
Vacation Photos: The Basics of Taking Quality Travel Pictures
Category: W Europe Travel (general)
Want to capture your trip with great photographs? Here's what you need to know before getting on the plane. more...
Astrid & Veronika by Linda Olsson: A First Novel about Friendship and the Power of Storytelling
Category: World Literatures (general)
A New Zealand author celebrates her homeland, Sweden, and an unexpected friendship that heals deep emotional wounds. more...
Orhan Pamuk: Istanbul's Huzun: The 2006 Nobel Prize in Literature Winner's Vision of Turkey
Category: Middle Eastern Literature
Orhan Pamuk, author of "My Name is Red", "Snow", "The White Castle", and "The Black Book", is Turkey's most prominent writer and a politically controversial figure. more...
Aoibheann Sweeney's First Novel: Among Other Things, I've Taken Up Smoking
Category: Modern American Fiction
Sweeney's first novel is a talented but flawed coming of age story. more...
Transportation in Istanbul: Getting Around Turkey's Most Exciting City
Category: Turkey Travel
Traversing Istanbul can be a triumph or a headache. Familiarize yourself with the city's transit beforehand for an easier and more enjoyable vacation. more...
Turkish Author Erendiz Atasu: The Other Side of the Mountain, Feminist Lit in Modern Turkey
Category: Middle Eastern Literature
Atasu, a renowned writer and feminist from Ankara, explores Ataturk's Republic in a personal narrative. Readers see how modern Turkey's politics shaped citizens' lives. more...
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