What is that ominous building? Y’know, the one which smells like fry-ups in the mornings. Unsure? Well let me tell you… It’s the Library. Warwick’s very own Library. A beautiful building (well, figuratively) holding so many books, journals and library staff that it might burst. Now don’t be afraid – I know that it seems […]
Understanding Library terminology: Part II
Ever wondered what is meant by Library Search or Article Reach, but have been too afraid to ask. Well fear no more, as library jargon is to be demystified. So sit back, get comfortable and read on as library jargon will start to become a lot clearer…By Francesca Cornick The Library is full of jargon. Have […]
24-hour Library: Going nocturnal? What’s your study spirit animal?
With Planet Earth II hitting our screens, here’s our obligatory post relating your study styles to wild animals, as a little tip of our hat to Sir David Attenborough. Well, it’d be rude not to… As you are hopefully aware of by now, the Library has gone 24 hours! Which means that the Library is enjoying […]
New Arts or Social Sciences student? Here are 5 tips for surviving your first ever assignment
So it’s come to this: time to write your first assignment. Make that mountain into a manageable hill with these handy tips…By Thomas Bray So, you’ve bonded with your flatmates, mastered beans on toast, and conquered the ravages of the freshers’ flu. Nothing can stop you now. But then one of your lecturers starts talking about […]
Why is Leipzig famous?
Why is Leipzig famous? Leipzig is an art lover’s paradise, thanks to its extensive range of galleries, museums, and concert halls. Take a step back into history by exploring Romanesque churches, Art Nouveau buildings, and 16th century cellars that were once frequented by renowned composers and poets. What country is Leipzig now in and what […]
What happens at end of Jane Eyre?
What is the physiology of emphysema?
What is the physiology of emphysema? Emphysema is pathologically defined as an abnormal permanent enlargement of air spaces distal to the terminal bronchioles, accompanied by the destruction of alveolar walls and without obvious fibrosis. What is anatomic emphysema? Emphysema has been defined by the Ameri- can Thoracic Society (1) as “an anatomic altera- tion of […]
Is it cruel to keep animals in zoos for and against?
Is it cruel to keep animals in zoos for and against? Reasons why people think keeping animals in zoos is bad for their welfare: the animal is deprived of its natural habitat. the animal may not have enough room. the animal is deprived of its natural social structure and companionship. Is it humane to keep […]
What was the very first Disney movie ever made?
What was the very first Disney movie ever made? Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs How many Disney fairy tales are there? The book contains thirty-six fairy tales, including ones based on the films Pinocchio, Peter and the Wolf, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty. It also includes stories that were […]
What does mainstream feminism mean?
What does mainstream feminism mean? “Mainstream feminism” as a general term identifies feminist ideologies and movements which do not fall into either the socialist or radical feminist camps. What are the characteristics of feminist criticism? A feminist literary critic resists traditional assumptions while reading a text. In addition to challenging assumptions which were thought to […]