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Schindlers List

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Released in 1993, the Academy Award winning "Schindler's List" was a biographical venture from the stable of ace director Steven Spielberg.... The plot revolves around the story of Oskar Schindler, a Sudeten-German Catholic who finds himself in the midst of the residues of war, as a result of his business ambitions....

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Blackmail by Alfred Hitchcock and Feminist Theory

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This movie review "Blackmail by Alfred Hitchcock and Feminist Theory" focuses on a film Blackmail by Hitchcock that is completely silent and previews some of the major motifs, themes and techniques which the director was about to demonstrate in his future movies.... .... ... ... Among the numerous accomplishments in Alfred Hitchcock's career, one that is sometimes overlooked is his movie Blackmail, released in 1929....

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Social Psychological Theories: The Incredible

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This article explores social psychological theories under the following divisions: the principle of cognitive dissonance; principle of conformity; group think principle.... To be able to achieve this the movie called “The Incredible” was used as an example.... ... ... ... According to the research coexistence in a society is to a great extent facilitated by compliance with social psychological principles....

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Punished: Policing the Lives of Black and Latino Boys

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In the essay 'Punished: Policing the Lives of Black and Latino Boys' the author evaluates the book by Victor Rios.... The book is basically a study of 40 minority youth, 30 of which were in a juvenile facility.... The book is written to examine the nature of the criminal justice system.... ... ... ...

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Analysis of Kenneth Frampton's Modern Architecture

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The paper contains the analysis of 1-3 chapters of Kenneth Frampton's "Modern Architecture".... The author states that with the changes noted during the early civilization, changes in technology and the emerging knowledge, architecture began to separate from engineering.... ... ... The field of architecture deals with planning, designing and the construction of the structure....

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Analysis of Paul - In Fresh Perspective by Nicholas Thomas Wright

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From the paper "Analysis of Paul - In Fresh Perspective by Nicholas Thomas Wright" it is clear that Wright outlines the argument of his book, hence his method of approaching Apostle Paul, describing the reading of Paul as 'a bit like climbing a mountain'.... .... ... ... As stated by Wright, the first chapter, Paul's World, Paul's Legacy, is intended to serve as a general introduction , which not only sets the scene for the following ones, but also, and perhaps more importantly, introduces his method of understanding Paul's thought, namely the narrative study of Pauline texts....

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The Portrayal of Women in the Film Titanic

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The paper "The Portrayal of Women in the Film Titanic" describes that generally, from the movie Titanic, women are limited to sexual and domestic roles in society, as they are barely in the professional roles among other important positions in society.... ... ... ... Generally, the events in the film are not unique to North American society....

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Left of Karl Marx: The Political Life of Black Communist Claudia Jones Critique

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The review "Left of Karl Marx: The Political Life of Black Communist Claudia Jones Critique" critically analyzes the book Left of Karl Marx: The Political Life of Black Communist Claudia Jones written by Carole Boyce Davis.... It tells the life story of black communist Claudia Cumberbatch Jones.... ...

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Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work

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The paper "Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work" tells that the vast majority of Gottman's standards for making supportable and cheerful relational unions rotate around one critical component: fellowship.... The accomplices have the capacity to keep up a common appreciation for one another.... ...

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Janies relationship with Tea Cake in a patriarchal world points to the title ‘their eyes were watching God', and it lights up the main conflict.... ... ... The wind returned with triple wrath and put out the light.... Sitting in the organization with the others in different shanties, their eyes watching against unrefined dividers and their souls inquiring as to whether He intended to quantify their It is evident in the book that Janie Crawford from the episode has been depicted to be attractive and full of confidence....

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Vision and Tragedy by David Rooney

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The paper "Vision and Tragedy by David Rooney" highlights that as the leader of the government, Nkrumah faced many difficulties: first, to ensure control, second, to unify the four territories of the Gold Shore; third, to win his country's independence from Britain.... .... ... ... The book presents a new brand-new analysis, which aids you to clarify areas of the history while improving new sides....

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The Leadership Challenge by Kouzes and Posner

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The paper "The Leadership Challenge by Kouzes and Posner" states that the message that leaders must always keep hope alive, even in the most difficult times, is important.... The final sentence 'Leadership is not an affair of the head.... Leadership is an affair of the heart' is also an important lesson....

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International and Comparative Employment Relations

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The paper "International and Comparative Employment Relations" is a good example of a literature review on human resources.... This very reason compels the organizations to set up a separate department for the care and wellbeing of its employees.... Ever since Human.... ... ... Human resource is a vital resource for any organization as the success or failure of the business depends on the contributions made by them....

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The Bottom Billion and The United States of Europe

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The review "The Bottom Billion and The United States of Europe" outlines that our thinking regarding world poverty is deceased wrong for the "bottom billion" of the world's inhabitants that is falling ever more behind.... The poor are poor as they are subjugated by the rich.... ... ... ... The goal is not to pay for our sins but to give confidence financial enlargement....

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Analysis of the Pricing Policy of the University of Exeter Sport Center

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This literature review "Analysis of the Pricing Policy of the University of Exeter Sports Center" focuses on the fact that the business has been able to increase and maximize the profits that result from the different groups as opposed to if it decides to use an average price.... ....

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It Takes a Village by Hillary Rodham Clinton

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In the paper 'It Takes a Village by Hillary Rodham Clinton' the author discusses the concept 'No man is an island'.... This seems to be the concept underlying the book It Takes a Village written by Hillary Rodham Clinton.... The title came from the African proverb.... ... ... ... One of the book's main ideas is the collective responsibility of the village, signifying the nation's role to the development of a dependent child....

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Trade Policy Disaster in International Business

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The author of this literature review entitled "Trade Policy Disaster in International Business" touches upon the economic policies in Europe which are shifting hastily.... It is stated that the emergence of the European Union has changed trading massively.... ... ... ... The European Union block has gained massive trading power owing to its massive bargaining power....

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A History of Prophecy in Israel by Joseph Blenkinsopp

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The author of the paper 'A History of Prophecy in Israel by Joseph Blenkinsopp' will make an earnest attempt to evaluate and present a historical perspective of prophecy in Israel.... The entire history of prophecy in Israel is covered in this one book.... ... ... ... A History of Prophecy in Israel has good points and bad points....

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The Biblical Purpose of Business

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The review presents the vocation of business at the institutional stage instead of the individual manager or employee stage which has been one of the central points in much of the wider discussions related to business.... The paper also identifies if trade action needs to be involved exclusively....

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Analects of Confucius by Simon Leys

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The “Analects of Confucius” became a canonical text in Chinese, Korean, and Japanese society from the early era of antiquity, and provided a moral and civil foundation on which the cultures developed politically and economically.... As Burton Watson writes in his introduction to “The Analects of Confucius”:....

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Business Stripped Bare by R. Branson Analysis

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The review "Business Stripped Bare by R.... Branson Analysis" presents a critical analysis of the book Business Stripped Bare: Adventures of a Global Entrepreneur by Sir Richard Branson.... The author sheds light on his business life – from his entry into different business areas to specifically managing a particular area....

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Summary of Dam Hoover written by Joseph E Stevens

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The paper "Summary of Dam Hoover written by Joseph E Stevens" discusses that the author has not just included a number of concerns that were marked during the construction of the Dam, but also the author in the book also discussed a number of critical issues.... ... ... ... There are a number of points that have been considered as the focus of the paper....

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Analects of Confucius by Simon Leys

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In the paper 'Analects of Confucius by Simon Leys,' the author analyzes a canonical text of Chinese, Korean, and Japanese society from the early era of antiquity.... It provided a moral and civil foundation on which the cultures developed politically and economically.... ... ... ... The author states that the philosophy expounded in the Analects builds a continuum of authority that extends from the king to his ministers in society, and is further represented in the father and teacher in the community....

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Material in Squid Beak and Abrasion Resistance

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This literature review "Material in Squid Beak and Abrasion Resistance" focuses on the beak of the squid, which has continue to amaze researchers with its hardness.... The darkness of the squid's beak results from a direct relationship with the number of proteins forming it.... ....

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Red Families vs Blue Families by Naomi Cahn and June Carbone

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The paper "Red Families vs Blue Families by Naomi Cahn and June Carbone" describes that the two scholars investigate the nature of cultural conflicts arising from the differences in family value(s), a topic that I have always had an immense interest in understanding.... ... ... ... For a long time, I believed that there was a relationship between poverty and such social problems as abortions, the spread of Sexually Transmitted Diseases, early pregnancies, and diseases....

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What Is the Origin of Christianity

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This paper "What Is the Origin of Christianity?... looks at the history of Christianity to determine how it changed society and culture at its establishment.... The paper creates a picture of the society of the period covered by the Holy Book to understand the context of Christianity's introduction....

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Social Psychological Theories: The Incredible Movie

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This movie review "Social Psychological Theories: The Incredible Movie" presents an American computer-animated movie.... The film was written and directed in 2004 by Brad Bird.... The film expounds on an anecdote of superhero families in a suburban area.... ... ... ... This family was commonly known as Bob Parr's family comprising of a couple, Bob and Helen, and three children, Jack-Jack, Dash, and Violent....

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Psychological Concepts of the Fight Club Movie

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The paper "Psychological Concepts of the Fight Club Movie" describes that people should look for another way to release their stress or pain rather than beating up people violently.... This would not do away with pain but instead, it would increase more pain.... Therefore fighting should be discouraged....

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Analysis of The Fast and the Furious Movie

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"Analysis of The Fast and the Furious Movie" paper focuses on the latest installation of the film, Fast & Furious 6, and gives a critical review of the acting.... Fast & Furious 6 or Fast Six refers to a 2013 action film written and directed by Chris Morgan and Justin Lin respectively.... ... ... ...

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A critique of movie Waiting for Superman

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The release date for the documentary was on 2010 (Guggenheim).... The director of the documentary is Davis Guggenheim (Guggenheim).... The actors are Charles Adam, Charles Adams, and.... ... ... In the beginning, there is a scene where Superman is pinching the bad people (Guggenheim).... There is also Geoffrey Canada reflecting on childhood year's condition of their neighborhood (Dutro 1)....

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The Exclusion and Marginalisation of Immigrants in the Welfare Society

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The present paper "The Exclusion and Marginalisation of Immigrants in the Welfare Society" has identified that immigrants face a crisis since moving to another country is not an easy thing.... The people have to leave property, family, and friends behind.... ... ... ... One of the main reason for immigration is the need or search for a better livelihood....

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Should Human Rights Be Understood as Universal Concepts, or Are They Culturally Relative

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This literature review "Should Human Rights Be Understood as Universal Concepts or Are They Culturally Relative" presents human rights based on collective histories characterized by injustices against humanity that provide a strong explanation for the value of perceiving human rights universally....

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Where the Action Is by Cohen

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The paper "Where the Action Is by Cohen" highlights that Cohen's argument is based on the fact that justice is not necessarily important.... This goes on to show us that he believes that some wrongs in society could be overlooked, considering issues like status in society or wealth.... ... ... ... Aristotle recommended that written laws should be adopted....

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Synthesis of Predictably Irrational and Who Says Elephants Cant Dance

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The paper "Synthesis of Predictably Irrational and Who Says Elephants Can't Dance" states that choices have consequences depending on the direction one takes.... Individuals must make choices free from any influence whatsoever for an informed decision to remain made.... ... ... ... Self-control is the key tool used in decision-making as the two authors claim; lack of self-control leads to poor decision making which impacts greatly on one's progress....

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The Impact of the Highly Improbable by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

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The paper "The Impact of the Highly Improbable by Nassim Nicholas Taleb" states that I can predict almost every aspect, which has a bearing on a given event.... Finally, and as mentioned by the author, I too rely heavily on what I know or claim to know then what I do not know.... ... ... ... To enhance the flow of the work and understanding of the concept handled in the book, Taleb has employed knowledge from a range of subjects....

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The Influence of Locus of Control and Aggressiveness of Rock Music Videos on Aggression

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This book review "The Influence of Locus of Control and Aggressiveness of Rock Music Videos on Aggression" presents certain hypotheses and analyzes the data from the samples collected to arrive at inferences that prove or disprove the hypotheses, and offer authentic empirical evidence.... ... ... ...

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The Consolations of Philosophy

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The paper "The Consolations of Philosophy " states that using the worst case scenario for planning cushions people from shock.... Seneca was to be executed, and his anticipation for it soothed his heat a little.... This chapter, however, fails to note that some plans do not need to be made before hand....

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Critical Evaluation of The Language Hoax: Why the World Looks the Same in Any Language Book by John H. McWhorter

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"Evaluation of The Language Hoax: Why the World Looks the Same in Any Language Book by McWhorter" paper tackles the assumptions giving a conclusion that helps to identify if the criticism is justified or not.... It gives recommendations on the weaknesses of the author to justify his assumptions.... ...

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Analysis of Last Child in the Woods Article

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The author examines Richard Louv's book "Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder" which was a significant contribution to the work of nature lovers and has elevated the public's understanding about the rising deficiency of nature contact with youngsters nowadays....

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Role of Tocotreinols in Reducing Homocysteine Induced Aortic Dysfunction

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Any study regarding the Tocotrienols has been subjected to a certain degree of doubt and thus various reviews on the same are still being executed.... The paper "Role of Tocotreinols in Reducing Homocysteine Induced Aortic Dysfunction" states that the aorta is one of the great vessels that are pertinent in the survival of human beings....

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Class Matters and The Two Income Trap

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From reading the books, Class Matters and Two Income Trap, it is easy to gather that Americans want a future that has economic prosperity that will be more abundant.... This is because the American life consists of material prosperity as much as in civil liberties or political democracy is an old on as the content of the book suggests....

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Country Driving: A Chinese Road Trip by Peter Hessler

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The object of analysis for the purpose of this paper "Country Driving: A Chinese Road Trip by Peter Hessler" is the book Country Driving written by a long-time correspondent to the New Yorker who is based in Beijing, China.... The book was written by author Peter Hessler.... ... ... ... The book talks of the differences in the way and manner in which China's people are while on the road as compared to the American people and the economic changes that the country has undergone....

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Fascination with the Fringes: Falstaff and Willmore in Shakespeare and Behn

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This book review "Fascination with the Fringes: Falstaff and Willmore in Shakespeare and Behn" discusses William Shakespeare and Aphra Behn, in their own ways, pushing boundaries of existing social mores in their plays.... Some view the anti-Semitic way.... ... ... ... However, as Vladimir Zelevinsky notes in his review of The Rover, Behn takes such pains to make her marginal characters appear so lively and vibrant than the men by them turn into indistinguishable caricatures by comparison....

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Homeland Security and Critical Infrastructure Protection

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This paper is a review of the book “Homeland Security and Critical Infrastructure Protection” written by Collins and Bagget.... This research is being carried out to evaluate strengths and weaknesses of the book and present some recommendation.... ... ... ... The paper tells that despite the few weaknesses of the book “Homeland Security and Critical Infrastructure Protection”, the researcher strongly recommends its continued use as an important reference book in the course....

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Victor Frankl's Man Search for Meaning

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This book review "Victor Frankl's Man Search for Meaning" discusses Frankl that explains the horrific suffering he and his immediate family underwent as prisoners in the Nazi concentration camps.... To him, suffering is when his entire family; wife, mother, father, brother save for his sister all died....

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Capital Structure Impacts on Financial Performance of Real Estate in Chinese Stock Exchange

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The bibliography "Capital Structure Impacts on Financial Performance of Real Estate in Chinese Stock Exchange" observes that capital structures of real estate corporations have direct impacts on the finances and other determiners' operational efficiency.... ... ... ... The ease of acquisition of properties by the real estate firms is a function of the capital structure the firms incorporate....

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Book Review Name: Institution: Market Thinking Article Report Article Written By Michael Sandel Many people, probably, would assume that Michael Sandel wrote this article, with an intention of getting a few quick bucks; with the humor, he has employed in delivering his arguments.... ... ... ... However, the conception may not be true looking at the serious issues Michael has addressed in the article....

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Psychology, Theology and Spirituality in Christian Counseling

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In a time when one out of two marriages end in divorce, it is easy to see why people need Christian counseling.... What makes it distinctively unique is that prayerful, thoughtful action will hopefully replace misguided desires and selfishness.... ... ... ... Counseling is not an easy process and Christian counseling is no different....

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Period Of Water Issues In The History Of New York

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The paper "Period Of Water Issues In The History Of New York" discusses how the author of the book "Water for Gotham: A History" traces the long history of water deficiencies in the city of New York.... The book is a carefully researched history of the water problems of New York, from 1800 till today....

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Facts about the Death Penalty

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This review discusses the justice system of the Death penalty.... The review analyses the introduction and subsequent testing of inmates with new DNA technologies, which can determine both innocence and guilt.... The review discusses the effects of the death penalty.... ... ... ... Capital punishment has been administered and accepted in this country for over 200 years, however, some states have now abolished the practice, while others continue with sanctioned executions....

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