Articles written by James Parsons

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How to Read Guitar Tabs
Guitar tablature or tab makes it possible for guitarists to copy and play favourite melodies accurately when they have not learned to read sheet music.
Feb 26, 2012 - James Parsons
Granada Alhambra Reservations Made Easy With a Guided Tour
Buy a guided tour of the Alhambra. The tickets are pre-purchased, so no long queues. Plus, a guide offers valuable insights into this enormous complex.
Feb 23, 2012 - James Parsons
Princess of Wales' Memorials in Britain
The death of Princess Diana is commemorated with memorials in several outdoor locations and in Harrod's Store, where there is a shrine for Diana and Dodi.
Feb 19, 2012 - James Parsons
Carcassonne - Medieval Walled City in France
A holiday in France is not complete without a visit to the ancient walled city of Carcassonne, but tourists will enjoy the lower town (Ville Basse) as well.
Feb 19, 2012 - James Parsons
'Metaphors' by Sylvia Plath - Not a Gloomy Look at Pregnancy
Given Sylvia Plath's suicide, many critics look for a dark, bitter side to this riddle poem about pregnancy. The cheeky tone will not justify this view.
Jan 15, 2012 - James Parsons
Lindau, Germany is the Ideal Centre for a Visit to Lake Constance
From medieval Lindau it is possible to visit Friedrichshafen, Mainau Island, Konstanz, Meersburg and other towns around scenic Lake Constance on day trips.
Dec 31, 2011 - James Parsons
King of Bavaria, Ludwig II – Suicide or Murder?
The extravagant, debt-ridden fantasy castle builder, Ludwig II was an embarrassment to the Bavarian government. Was his sudden death a suicide or murder?
Dec 27, 2011 - James Parsons
Visit Neuschwanstein Castle and Hohenschwangau Castle in Bavaria
King Ludwig II, like his father Maximilian, was a fairy tale castle builder. Ticket sales and tours for the castles are a precisely orchestrated operation.
Dec 25, 2011 - James Parsons
Füssen Accommodation near Neuschwanstein - Hostels to Hotels
Füssen, a medieval town near the Neuschwanstein castle, is a great tourist destination offering excellent accommodation from hostels to 5-star hotels.
Dec 24, 2011 - James Parsons
Füssen in Bavaria Offers Tourists More than Neuschwanstein Castle
Füssen, access point for Neuschwanstein castle, is a neat medieval town with its own castle, museum and art gallery - well worth a two day stay.
Dec 24, 2011 - James Parsons
Gypsy Flamenco Dancers in Granada Sacromonte Caves
The caves of the Sacromonte in Granada, Spain, are the place to see authentic flamenco. A typical show is performed at the cave of Maria de Canastera.
Dec 21, 2011 - James Parsons
Budget Flights Cost Comparison with Top Regular Airlines
Are budget flights really a bargain? This article compares the AirAsia flight Gold Coast to Kuala Lumpur with non-budget airline prices from Brisbane.
Dec 20, 2011 - James Parsons
Gold Coast Queensland Airport for Asian and European Travel
The Gold Coast airport at Coolangatta offers cheap domestic flights as well as budget international flights to Asia, New Zealand and Europe.
Dec 19, 2011 - James Parsons
Fly AirAsia from Gold Coast Airport to China, India and Europe
AirAsia has the international travel market tied up from Gold Coast airport. Its budget deals to South East Asia and beyond are incredible.
Dec 19, 2011 - James Parsons
Treasure Hunt Makes a Great Game for Christmas
Treasure hunts are fun activities at any time, but a hunt for gifts is a fun Christmas game. Here's one with the treasure hunt clues and planning all done.
Dec 17, 2011 - James Parsons
Hard Treasure Hunt Clues for Adults and Teens at Christmas
This treasure hunt is definitely not for young kids, as the clues get progressively harder and more frustrating as the prize gets closer.
Dec 17, 2011 - James Parsons
Create Suspense by Frustrating the Novel Reader
The novelist must never give the reader what he or she wants. A good novel holds out on the reader and frustrates expectations.
Dec 17, 2011 - James Parsons
Clue to the Whodunit Paradox
The mystery writer must plant adequate clues for his or her readers but must keep them guessing until the end.
Dec 17, 2011 - James Parsons
Currumbin Gold Coast Attractions
Currumbin is a southern suburb of the Queensland Gold Coast with glorious surf beaches, a clean estuary for water sports and plenty to see and do.
Dec 16, 2011 - James Parsons
Toilet Humor - the Australian Government Public Toilet Map
Only in Australia! The Australian Government has produced a searchable public toilet map, with a My Toilets feature and hilarious FAQs.
Dec 16, 2011 - James Parsons
Currumbin, Gold Coast Clubs - Three Top Dining Venues
Three great clubs at Currumbin on the Gold Coast offer different dining and social experiences - Currumbin sporting club, RSL and surf lifesavers club.
Dec 15, 2011 - James Parsons
The Horniman Museum, its Interactive Exhibits and Aquarium
The Horniman Museum in London houses a spectacular aquarium, the UK's largest collection of musical instruments and many interactive hands-on exhibits.
Dec 10, 2011 - James Parsons
Wonderful Botanical Gardens at the Horniman Museum, London
The Horniman Museum is set in sixteen acres of lush gardens, which take on the same museum role of preserving and exploring human culture.
Dec 10, 2011 - James Parsons
Medieval Torture Device at the Horniman Museum, London
The Horniman Museum features a medieval torture chair, parts of which - a Garotte - were possibly used for medieval torture during the Spanish Inquisition
Dec 9, 2011 - James Parsons
Career Choice - the Success Factor is Self-efficacy
Choosing a career and following through to success depends more on self confidence and self efficacy than intellectual ability and innate skills.
Dec 5, 2011 - James Parsons
Australian Animals at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Gold Coast
An honest independent appraisal of one of the Gold Coast attractions - Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary displays iconic Australian animals, birds and reptiles.
Dec 5, 2011 - James Parsons
Free Gold Coast Attractions near Currumbin
On the expensive Gold Coast, Queensland, not much is free. At Currumbin, visitors should take in the Currumbin rock pools, pirate park and Mount Cougal.
Dec 4, 2011 - James Parsons
Phuket Holiday Travel Warning
Phuket, Thailand is beautiful but can be deadly. This tourist advisory deals with Phuket road conditions, traffic and high road accident rate.
Dec 3, 2011 - James Parsons
Writing Prompts for Stories about the True Christmas Meaning
Short stories bring out the real meaning and origin of Christmas. These writing prompts have four viewpoints - nativity, shepherds, innkeeper and the Magi.
Dec 2, 2011 - James Parsons
Writing Prompts for Funny Christmas Stories
These original creative writing prompts will ensure a fresh approach to funny short stories about the festive season. It's an easy way to learn to write.
Dec 2, 2011 - James Parsons
Definition of Connotation and Denotation: Key to Poetry Analysis
Connotation is an important literary term for writers, readers and poetry students. This simple, conversational explanation has clear examples.
Nov 29, 2011 - James Parsons
What is Writer's Voice and What is Narrative Voice?
A writer's voice closely relates to the writer's real life personality and concerns. The narrative voice might reflect this or may be a literary construct.
Nov 29, 2011 - James Parsons
What is Writing Tone as Opposed to Mood or Atmosphere?
Tone is a very easy writing concept to understand when related to tone of voice. The examples below should clarify this novel-crafting skill.
Nov 28, 2011 - James Parsons
Literary Analysis of Tristram Shandy by Laurence Sterne
The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman is a literary romp that breaks with, and even parodies, the emerging conventions of the novel.
Nov 27, 2011 - James Parsons
Writing Hooks: Action and Suspense in the First Paragraph
Hooking the reader is a simple as starting the first chapter mid-action and creating suspense - questions that the reader wants answered. Examples follow.
Nov 27, 2011 - James Parsons
First Paragraph Writing Hooks Help New Writers Get Published
To get published, a novice writer must impress the publisher. The process is the same as for hooking the reader: the first paragraph is crucial.
Nov 27, 2011 - James Parsons
The Writing Hook: Reader Seduction in Miss Peabody's Inheritance
The reader/writer nexus is explored in Elizabeth Jolley's darkly funny yet moving novel 'Miss Peabody's Inheritance'. Authors are seducers.
Nov 26, 2011 - James Parsons
Character Flaws Make a Good and Sometimes Tragic Protagonist
Writers should ensure that their protagonists have a dominant flaw, which is always a useful plot device and can sometimes create a great tragic character.
May 18, 2011 - James Parsons
Creating Fictional Characters with a Dominant Strength
Writers must create round characters with strengths and weaknesses - particularly a Dominant Strength to save the day at the plot climax.
May 18, 2011 - James Parsons
Diabetes Cure? Reversing Diabetes with Dr. Neal Barnard's Program
Dr Neal Barnard's program for reversing diabetes not only reduces the risks of diabetes but also lowers cholesterol and blood pressure and aids weight loss.
May 7, 2011 - James Parsons
Guitar Book Review: It's Easy to Bluff Blues Guitar
Play blues with this guitar book by Joe Bennett. It takes a humorous look at how to bluff blues guitar but offers clear blues tabs and guitar licks.
May 4, 2011 - James Parsons
Use Novel Setting to Create Tension and Atmosphere
Novice writers should make a novel setting work hard: it can create mood and create atmosphere, it is good for creating tension and it can act as a symbol.
Apr 29, 2011 - James Parsons
Definition of the Setting of a Novel - Macro and Micro Setting
In literature, setting is very important yet novice writers short-change it. Examine macro setting, micro setting, era, social sphere and profession.
Apr 29, 2011 - James Parsons
Examples of Mood and Atmosphere in the Writing Setting
What is the difference between mood and atmosphere and how do writers achieve these qualities in their writing, especially through choice of setting?
Apr 18, 2011 - James Parsons
How to Clean a Crab and Prepare Crab Claws
Freshly-caught mud crabs are delectable. Here are step-by-step instructions for cleaning and dismembering crabs either before or after cooking.
Apr 11, 2011 - James Parsons
How to Handle, Sex and Kill Mud Crabs Humanely
Mud crabs are readily caught near mangroves by amateur crabbers, but it is important to know how to handle them safely, sex them, and euthanize humanely.
Apr 4, 2011 - James Parsons
How to Catch Mud Crabs in Crabbing Pots
Mud crabs or mangrove crabs are delicious food and quite easy to catch in tidal creeks, using the right crab bait, crab traps and crabbing methods.
Mar 24, 2011 - James Parsons
'Fishing for Success' – Book about Soft Plastics and Lure Color
'Fishing for Success' is a 2008 book about Australian fish and fishing techniques. It covers soft plastics well and has a nifty lure color selector wheel.
Feb 23, 2011 - James Parsons
Romantic and Erotic Games Treasure Hunts as Valentine's Day Ideas
Spice up Valentine's Day with these romantic ideas and erotic games. Try a treasure hunt with clues that require intimate knowledge of the players.
Feb 10, 2011 - James Parsons
Romantic Ideas for Her on Valentine's Day
Men are sometimes at a loss for romantic Valentine's Day ideas but these unusual gifts are actually love gifts from the heart - try a romantic message.
Feb 10, 2011 - James Parsons
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