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    What is the best trilogy of books or series?

    I'm hesitant to release this....but: The Border Trilogy by Cormac McCarthy I'm not sure anything can compare. Anyone who has the opportunity to read any of his books, do so. Unbelievable.
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    What is a good job involving English?

    lololol Taco I'm in the exact same position as you - ranks and all....If only I'd prepared my second essay in the yearly (would have topped). Law is intriguing, but there seems to be an excessive supply of Lawyers.
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    Belonging Notes

    The idea is to formulate your own definition of belonging so HSC markers can see a 'unique' and 'original' opinion. A good place to start is the dictionary, re-word various definitions, and take parts you like. Find quotes relating to belonging as they're likely to be personal and concise...
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    options

    So would everyone agree that medical physics is the easiest (compared to astro?) I have to pick one of the two.
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    Physics HSC Study Guides & Textbooks

    Re: Which Physics HSC study guide, textbooks etc? Dot point Physics is brilliant
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    The Reading Recommendations Thread

    Title: The Road Author: Cormac McCarthy This book is brilliant for all levels of readers, the simple beauty is staggering! It's set in a post-apocalyptic environment; it will make you bleed.
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    Screw HSC markers

    In ext. 1, we're urged to use the simple vocab, the goal is a clear, arid style of writing. The continual use of complex words sounds/looks pedantic. But it isn't easy to structure simple words for impact.
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    Does God exist?

    err... sorry about the font
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    Does God exist?

    T.S Eliot has resolved the matter, at least for Christians. This is an extract from 'Little Gidding' : If you came this way, (context = Monastery) Taking any route, starting from anywhere, At any time or at any season, It would always be the same: you would have to put off Sense and...
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    What course are you aiming for in uni?

    c'mon, where's the English Literature at Oxford?
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    Maths vs. English

    Yes, maths is useful concerning satellites, television, mobile phones etc. But these objects are plain materialistic. Maths IS discovery, but discoveries can only occur if an answer exists, so, maths is simply a method of acknowledging preconceived answers. So why do it? - To farewell our...
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