Nonfiction

I Was Mocked for Taking the Road Less Traveled
Life never offered me the luxury of direct routes. While others graduated in four years, it took me more than ten years before I could afford to continue my studies.
By Mika Oka2 years ago in Chapters
The Curious Case of the Beale Ciphers
Have you ever dreamt of unearthing buried treasure? The Beale Ciphers offer a tantalizing glimpse into such a possibility, but the reality is shrouded in mystery. This story, originating in the 19th century Virginia, has captivated treasure hunters for over 180 years, with its cryptic messages and unsolved puzzles [1].
By Ojas Baid2 years ago in Chapters
Why Do Some People Have No Fingerprints?
In a society where fingerprint patterns reveal our identity, it may be surprising to learn that not all individuals possess this unique biometric characteristic.
By Ameer Bibi2 years ago in Chapters
When I Saw Khana Kaaba
On a serene, moonlit night, I strolled along a road that had a deep meaning. This road held great significance, leading to the revered abode of Allah Almighty, situated nearby. I can’t forget that I landed there at 3:45 a.m. My heart was full of hopes and dreams on such a calm night.
By Ameer Bibi2 years ago in Chapters
Chapter 6 The Letters 'S', 'T', 'U', 'V', 'X' and 'Z'
The Letter 'S' 1. What is the prefix for 'tube, fallopian tube'? salping- (i,o) 2. What is the prefix for 'blood'? sanguin- (o)
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Chapters
Chapter 5 The Letters 'O', 'P' 'Q' and 'R'
More on the Letter 'O' 1. What is the suffix for 'vision'? -opia 2. What is the suffix for 'to view'? -opsy 3. What is the prefix for 'vision, eye'? opt- (r, ic)'
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Chapters
Chapter 4 The Letter 'K', 'L' and 'M', 'N' and 'O'
(Note: There is no letter 'J' in this group of flashcards.) The Letter 'K' 1. What does the prefix 'kerat-(o)' mean? cornea of eye
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Chapters
Why do we love
Romantic love is beautiful, seductive, tragic, and soul-crushing, often all at once. Why subject ourselves to its emotional toll? Does love enrich our lives or do we use it to avoid loneliness and suffering? Is love a cover for sexual desire or a biological trick to procreate? Is it sufficient? Do we need it? No science or psychology has found the goal of passionate love. Over time, several of our most esteemed philosophers have proposed intriguing views. Love restores wholeness.
By Violet Muthoni2 years ago in Chapters
Chapter 3 The Letters 'E', 'F', 'G', 'H' and 'I'
The Letter 'E' 1. What is the prefix for 'without'? e- (c) 2. What is the suffix for 'pertaining to'? -eal 3. What is the prefix for 'outside, external'? ec- (ti, to)
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Chapters
Chapter 2- The Letters 'B', 'C' and 'D'
Chapter 2 The Letter 'B' 1. What does the prefix 'bi- (s)' mean? twice, double, both 2. What does the prefix 'bio-' mean? life
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Chapters
Beginning today 4/5/2024...I shall be highlighting works by exceptional Black authors on this platform. Chapter 1.
Winner of the True Colors Challenge 3 years ago. Karlton A. Armistad is Andrew Little. Here, pseudonyms abound. My life as a flow of colors - First place winner.
By Novel Allen2 years ago in Chapters
Word Parts
Word Parts for learning medical terminology Chapter One Introduction In learning all the medical terminology that one needs to learn for the medical professions one must remember some very basic terms that we all learned in elementary school. These three basic terms are: prefix, suffix and root word. Many of these medical word parts must be memorized to a point and some usually do change over time.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Chapters