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D. H. Lawrence
D. H. Lawrence was an English author, born in 1885, who is known for his advocacy of sexual freedom and its role in his writing. Lawrence wrote his first novel in 1911, and earned a place in English literature. Learn more about this important figure in literary history.
William Alfred and Hogan’s Goat
William Alfred is an American playwright and Harvard professor who lived from 1922 to 1999. He wrote Hogan's Goat, a play about the Irish immigrants in New York at the turn of the century, in the 1960s. Learn more about this writer and his acclaimed plays...
Henry David Thoreau
Henry David Thoreau is an American writer and philosopher who is most famous for his book Walden, which described Thoreau's attempt to live self-sufficiently in the woods, away from society. Learn more about this important author and thinker...
Family and Medical Leave Act
The government makes laws and regulations to govern how employers can treat employees, to ensure that employees have fair and equitable working environments. Understanding the laws that apply to your job is important in your everyday life, as part of civics and government. It also helps you read and understand ...
Disciplinary Procedures
The GED reading test covers workplace documents, including policies and procedures, because it's important to read and understand these types of documents in everyday life. Learn more about disciplinary procedures in the workplace.
Upton Sinclair
Upton Sinclair is an early 20th-Century American author whose works have earned critical acclaim. He is best known for his novel, The Jungle. Learn more about this author and read The Jungle online.
Emily Dickinson
Emily Dickinson is a famous American poet who lived from 1830 to 1886. No review of American literature is complete without Emily Dickinson's poetry. Learn more about this author...
Yann Martel and The Life of Pi
Canadian author Yann Martel is best known for his book The Life of Pi, which has captured the hearts of readers since 2001 and won the Man Booker Prize for Fiction in 2002. Learn more about this incredible story.
William Faulkner
William Faulkner is one of the most acclaimed modern American authors. He lived from 1897 to 1962 and wrote about the American South. Read more about this famed author...
Affirmative Action
Affirmative action is a highly contested idea, which gives enhanced opportunities to minorities who have experienced discrimination. Learn both sides of the argument about affirmative action, and improve your thinking skills.