Each year‚ libraries across the United States report hundreds of challenges. The leading causes for contesting a book are sexually explicit content‚ offensive language and inappropriate subjects for minors [source: American Library Association]. Only a minority of the requests actually make it through to banning the book from its respective library. The Catcher in the Rye. The Scarlet Letter. Huckleberry Finn. Harry Potter. The Diary of Anne Frank. Animal Farm. To Kill a Mockingbird. The Da Vinci
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started to be composed on paper and saved in books. As soon as books started to be published they were critiqued and some were eventually banned. Books have been banned for several different reasons such as containing inappropriate language‚ racism‚ or demonic themes. Some people are in favor of banning books and some people are against it. Although some feel it is appropriate to ban books containing inappropriate material for certain age groups books should not be able to be banned because reading
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dynamic personality Fight Club was originally a novel by Chuck Palahniuk. The book was made into a movie a short time after the book’s success. The book was the only great success the author had. Palahniuk’s contemporary and often vulgar writing style has made the author a huge fortune‚ but respect all over the world. The novel was released in The settings takes place in US. The main character is working at a company who’s checking safety for cars. He is often at the office working. The
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Censorship in Books Imagine an English class room setting and the teacher is teaching the class about the book Night by Elie Weisel. Before the class starts reading the book the teacher discusses an issue with the books depiction of concentration camps during World War 2‚ he explains how the students have to look at how times were back then and how the author wants to inform the reader about history that he experienced. With all information given the class starts reading the book. A week later
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also host books which piques peoples interests‚ both fiction and non-fiction. The library is an abundant source of knowledge thus making this a valuable place for people. Students who are on-the-go don’t have time to stay and read in the library‚ that is why they borrow the books‚ and transport them out of the facility. Sometimes it is quite a hassle for the library staff in the manual system‚ the librarians manually input the records in forms for statistical records of borrowed books‚ and also
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Books all over America are in danger. Books‚ objects that allow imagination and the expansion of the mind and the world around one‚ are often times subject to criticism and even bannings when any one person does not like the content. Books bannings should not be done whatsoever‚ let alone become a semi-common practice. Of course‚ bannings only occur after careful consideration. Or do they? Censorship is a growing problem in America‚ as parents and other authority figures ban various types of books
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Julia Merryman CORE 110-V Lora Mendenhall Formal 3 Draft 1 November 26‚ 2012 Book of Ruth This is a love story‚ although it is not the usual love that recent fictitious novels depict. Most love stories are about two people‚ while this story is about three. It is about a more sacred and deep love that cannot be described by a word that has lost it’s meaning throughout the years. The word “love” has become an overused word that people use for everything. What I find discomforting is the
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what went on during his time as leader. This is also discussed in our book with details. He though gave greater detail of things that happened and greater depth and research of explanation. His book helps with understanding how the country was built. Compared to our book that we read and understand his book is one to refer to if you are interested in greater detail on certain topics at hand. 4. Strengths and Weaknesses This book helps bring about a better clear and understanding to topics that not
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Description: Honestly‚ to begin with; I don’t have that much knowledge on ‘The book of Kells” it’s something I’ve heard but never really gotten the opportunity to dig into it‚ but I’ve always been interested in it. From what little I’ve acknowledge of the piece is that it’s an ancient manuscript that comprises the four gospels‚ an account that describes life‚ death and resurrection of Jesus‚ and that’s about all I’ve ever known since the mentioning of the piece in my life. What intrigues me so much
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Book of James I read the book of James and was astounded at how much I learned in such a short period of time. James encourages us to rejoice in Christ and to persevere. The main themes prevalent in this book which are wisdom‚ faith‚ trials‚ speech and wealth‚ all pertain to us today and we can use the information this book gives us to benefit from it. The book’s structure‚ purpose‚ characteristics‚ and history really helped teach me how to deal with the trails and temptations we as Christians
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