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Archive for February, 2009

Who was the author that hide jewelry?

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

navydave1974 asked:

I remember hearing about an author that would hide jewelry around the world or states and the clues were in his books. I believe he was on the Today show a year or so ago. Anyone know who I’m talking about?

Tags: Jewelry, Today Show
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Does the author of A Clockwork Orange mean to justify crime?

Monday, February 16th, 2009

Nick asked:

Could someone please explain to me what the main theme or lesson the author is trying to get across about crime?

We should have the right to choose. Is that it? Even though we choose the bad, it’s better than forcefully doing good?
(even though both are essentially bad)?

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What is an interesting culture and a well known author from it?

Sunday, February 8th, 2009

sie asked:

I am deciding on this for a research paper. Prefer if it is an author from a while ago so I can write about what would influence them if they were alive today. For ex. Shakespeare of England in the 1500’s

Tags: Culture, England, Shakespeare
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who makes money from custom publishing: publisher or the author?

Saturday, February 7th, 2009

Hugh Stein asked:

I am planning to write a college level textbook and looking for options to publish: through regular book system or custom publishing. I am not sure if the author gets any money from custom publishing. What is the main difference ? Anybody can help !!

Tags: Book Publishing, Custom Publishing, Textbook
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What is the average income of a children’s book author?

Monday, February 2nd, 2009

shimi asked:

Does anyone know how much a children’s author makes? I know income would depend on book popularity, and other factors. I would just like a rough idea if anyone knows. Thank you.

Tags: Book Author, Popularity, Rough Idea
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