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a top-selling british children's author -- also a minister of religion into the bargain -- has been thrown out of school for "swearing" in a talk to 12- and 13-year-olds.
reverend graham taylor, who wrote the novel "shadowmancer", which centers on witchcraft and battling evil, said teachers had got upset because he used the words "crap, poo, fart and bogey" in his talk at penair school, in truro in southwest england.
"i think that my language was appropriate," he said. "language changes, and words that once were deemed unacceptable are now part of our culture."
the school said in a statement that teachers had asked taylor to leave after the children became excitable on hearing his "inappropriate" language.
"shadowmancer" topped british book charts for 15 weeks and the film rights have been sold for 2.25 million pounds.
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a prize-winning author of children's books has revealed an unsavory secret ingredient used to craft her latest work – rats' urine. emily gravett has just won the most coveted award for children's illustration with little mouse's big book of fears. the book explores the phobias of a mouse who is afraid of everything. gravett has dedicated the work to her two pet rats on account of the help they gave her in producing the book's distinctive look. she wanted to make the pages look as if they had been nibbled by a nervous, hungry mouse. her two pets, button and mr moo – sadly now dead – were happy to nibble away at pieces of paper. "they are easy to persuade," she told the guardian. "you just have to bribe them with food." "they like anything with fat," she added. "they are real gluttons." the urine, she said, was added to give the pages a yellow tinge and make them look "properly ratted". she scanned the chewed, urinated-on pages and used them as background for her illustrations. little mouse's big book of fears won the cilip medal for book illustration. gravett also won the prize for her debut picture book wolves, in 2005. source have any interesting articles you'd like to share? article request thread.
this clip tells you about my book that is full of advice to help others like me who are dyslexic, yet i am now an author or anyone who wants to write a book and become an author.
article submitted by master911 . best-selling author and filmaker michael crichton died unexpectedly in los angeles tuesday, after a courageous and private battle against cancer, his family said in a statement. he was 66. crichton was a brand-name author, known for his stories of disaster and systematic breakdown, such as the rampant microbe of "the andromeda strain" or dinosaurs running amok in "jurassic park," one of his many million-selling books that became major hollywood movies. crichton also created the hospital drama "er" for television. his most recent novel, "next," about genetics and law, was published in december 2006. "while the world knew him as a great story teller that challenged our preconceived notions about the world around us -- and entertained us all while doing so -- his wife sherri, daughter taylor, family and friends knew michael crichton as a devoted husband, loving father and generous friend who inspired each of us to strive to see the wonders of our world through new eyes," the statement said. "he did this with a wry sense of humor that those who were privileged to know him personally will never forget." through his books, crichton served as an inspiration to students of all ages, challenged scientists in many fields, and illuminated the mysteries of the world in a way all could understand. "he will be profoundly missed by those whose lives he touched, but he leaves behind the greatest gifts of a thirst for knowledge, the desire to understand, and the wisdom to use our minds to better our world," the statement added. born in chicago oct. 23, 1942, crichton graduated summa cum laude from harvard college, received his md from harvard medical school, and was a postdoctoral fellow at the salk institute for biological studies, researching public policy with jacob bronowski. he taught courses in anthropology at cambridge university and writing at mit. crichton's 2004 bestseller, "state of fear," acknowledged the world was growing warmer, but challenged extreme anthropogenic warming scenarios. his views were strongly condemned by environmentalists, who alleged that the author was hurting efforts to pass legislation to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide. crichton's first bestseller, "the andromeda strain," was published while he was still a medical student. he later worked full time on film and writing. one of the most popular writers in the world, his books have been translated into thirty-six languages, and thirteen have been made into films. crichton won an emmy, a peabody, and a writer's guild of america award for "er." in 2002, a newly discovered ankylosaur was named for him: crichtonsaurus bohlini. a private funeral service is expected, but no further details will be released to the public. source
author jeremy robinson has, in nine previously released videos, has been physically and verbally abused. he reveals why here...but the abuse continues right up to end. the last of 10 videos.
