The term hip-hop refers to a cultural movement which started in New York in the early 1970s. It emerged out of the parties which were held in inner-city districts in New York.Techno is the term&hellip
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The Difference Between Emo And Metalera
1. Emo is a form of rock music. It originated from punk rock in the 1980s in Washington DC. The word emo comes from emotional. This music style is also called emotional hardcore. Metal era,&hellip
Books About Identity
There are many facets to identity. We are born with certain physical characteristics which distinguish us from our siblings. As we grow, our personal traits develop to further our sense of self. Social and ethnic&hellip
Books About God
The belief in deities is ancient, and early texts such as the Vedas bear witness to this belief. The evolution of religion has led to clashes which still continue. Scholarly opinion is divided, with strong&hellip
Books About George Washington
The first president of the United States of America was destined to become an internationally famous figure. There are about a thousand biographies of George Washington, starting with his contemporary, author Washington Irving. There will&hellip
Books About Education
Education was considered to be the privilege of a few in ancient times. From the early 16th century, the concept of education for everyone took root in Europe. In Germany, Martin Luther, the religious reformer,&hellip
Books About Economics
The subject of economics was considered a part of philosophy until the Industrial Revolution. When the shift from agriculture to industry became pronounced, the study of economics gained importance. The three books below were major&hellip
Books About Divorce
Marriages are no longer unions which last a lifetime. Most societies now have a provision for divorce. The emotional effect is usually strong. Feelings of desertion, despair and rejection are common. Affected people may find&hellip
Books About College Students
Psychologists have claimed that the most pivotal time of our lives occurs between the ages of twenty to thirty. Our college years are a preparation for this important time, and perhaps that is why so&hellip
Books About College Romance
This genre is tagged as New Adult fiction. It targets those who have just turned eighteen. This is when young people leave home and go to college. This new set of circumstances can be unsettling,&hellip
Books About Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality (VR) refers to a computer generated experience. It recreates an environment which lets users imagine that they are entering an imaginary world. The scenario may be based on the real world or on&hellip
Books About Best Friends
There is a time in our lives when friendship is very important. This is when we want to find our own identity, apart from our familial and social circumstances. Friends play an influential role in&hellip
Books About Running
Towards the end of the twentieth century, the trend of taking up running as a regular form of exercise has caught on. More and more average citizens are participating in marathons, half marathons and even&hellip
Books About Kidnapping
Kidnapping is a terrifying crime, especially when the victims are children. Kidnappers usually demand ransom, but investigations have revealed that in a number of cases, the victims are sex slaves. There are many books on&hellip
Books About Travel
There is hardly a spot on the globe that has not been visited by people from other lands. Human beings have always travelled, and written accounts have existed from even before the Common Era (BCE).&hellip