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The Tycoons: How Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, Jay Gould, and J. P. Morgan Invented the American Supereconomy
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The book dwells on men who saw business gaps and those who came up with innovations that led to the growth of the American economy.... Moreover, the main story is concerned with how various American tycoons cooperated hand on hand to ensure growth in the American economy.... ... ... ... The main character in the book is Cornelius Vanderbilt....
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Analysis of Architecture and Authority in Japan by William Howard Coaldrake
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The author focuses on the book "Architecture and Authority in Japan" by William Howard Coaldrake which is a powerful attempt to explore the most exalting exhibition of the Japanese civilization- architecture.... It tackles the close relationship between architecture and authority in Japan.... ... ...
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Measuring Employee Performance
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The author of this report "Measuring Employee Performance" touches upon the idea of taking care of the employees.... It is mentioned that this is the most important factor that is influential to every business or company's success and it makes it possible for them to continue with their operations....
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Mythology in Contemporary Culture
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http://movie-reviews.... In the paper 'Mythology in Contemporary Culture,' the author analyzes Jeannine Hall Gailey's book, Female Comic Book Superheroes, which is a short compilation of poems that presents mythological archetypes.... These classical mythology archetypes are set against the background of contemporary culture....
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The Book of Eli
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[Name of of Instructor] Relationship between Technology and Social Change Civic engagement has generally declined in US society.... There are several reasons for this, one of them being the effect of metropolitan fragmentation and the process of balkanization of communities.... ... ... ... These two factors however do not make it impossible to improve civic engagement at the urban level, as civic engagement is both a necessary and possible venture....
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Collaborative learning
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Collaborative Learning Date Abstract Collective learning require students coming together to learn in form of groups.... The method could be either effective or ineffective, depending with the context, among other factors.... This research seeks to establish the advantages and disadvantages of collective learning by reviewing a number of secondary materials....
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Music and Childhood Development
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This paper talks that music is one of the aspects that affect individuals' lives.... Different tribes in the world use music to define their culture and social lives.... Music can also be used, as a medium of communication, to deliver information from a person to the other.... .... ... ... The research that follows gives a review to show the relationship of music with childhood development....
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Cultural Studies
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Culture' is a strange and capacious category.... It's one of those concepts, perhaps the best example, that we simply cannot do without - it is used everywhere - but which is also very unsatisfactory and cries out for betterment.... No one can define it exactly; say what it'really' means.... ... ...
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Interpersonal Relations
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The first article, which was written by E.... Ann Lown, Laura Schmidt and Wiley, wishes to take a sincere look at violence that women victims are experiencing.... It is an investigation of two existing programs of the government, namely the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) which is focused on helping women with dependent children and the General Assistance (GA) and General Relief (GR) which includes single women victims as recipients. ...
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The Credit Crunch
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An essay "The Credit Crunch" discusses that the result is a greater market fluctuation, which can lead to negative effects, such as more expensive mortgages, problems for pension savers, and even bankruptcy.... Apart from that, credit crunches can occur even without an evident recession.... ... ... ...
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Niccol Machiavellis The Prince
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Niccolo Machiavelli's renowned 16th century political treatise The Prince or Il Principe, has been the cause of much interest and study over the last few hundred years.... Its relevance in the modern day is accounted for by its very lucid and practical style of writing.... .... ... ... The book serves as a political guide for rulers and has been reputed to be a favorite of dictators like Stalin....
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The Negro
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This paper is a literature review of the book “The Negro”.... The book The Negro has many concepts.... The study delves on the audience, author's purpose and other areas.... The study incorporates the authors' arguments and other areas of the research.... ... ... ... According to the discussion, the book Du Bois book includes several concepts....
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Social Change and Crime Rate Trends: A Routine Activity Approach
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The reporter 'Social Change and Crime Rate Trends: A Routine Activity Approach' states that Cohen and Marcus (1979) present a Routine Activity Approach in evaluating crime rate trends and cycle.... Instead of concentrating on the behaviors of offenders, the authors emphasize the circumstances that trigger the offender to engage in delinquent behaviors....
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Bringing it to the Table by Wendell Berry
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This review "Bringing it to the Table by Wendell Berry" addresses the issues regarding farms, farming, and food.... The author has also discussed the negative impact of the industrial revolution in agriculture, pointing out some of the major changes that came as a result of the agricultural revolution....
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Kristin Henderson's While They're at War: The True Story of American Families on the Homefront
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The book, While They're at War: The True Story of American Families on the Homefront was authored by Kristin Henderson.... Henderson is a female journalist and writer married to a military chaplain.... She has reported in Afghanistan as well as Iraq.... .... ... ... The researcher states that Henderson resides in Washington, D....
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Urban Economics in the Book The Evolution of Great World Cities: Urban Wealth and Economic Growth
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The reporter states that the book 'The Evolution of Great World Cities: Urban Wealth and Economic Growth' by Christopher Kennedy is rather unique.... Though some cities seem to possess all the qualities to become major financial capitals as is the case of Seville, they never become financial centers....
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Analysis of The One Minute Manager Builds High Performing Teams by Ken Blanchard
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From the paper "Analysis of The One Minute Manager Builds High Performing Teams by Ken Blanchard " it is clear that teamwork and team ethic being the central focus of the book demonstrate how overall productivity can only be achieved at the cost of relegating individual needs to the background.... ...
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Foundation of Aristotle Art Theories
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The author analyses the paper Poetics in which the basis of Aristotle art theories seems to be based on imitation of both the real world and nature compared to the interpretation of aesthetic or psychological premises.... Aristotle artistic imitation premises are grounded on three foundation.... ...
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The Perception of God in Both the Buddhist and Christian
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The paper "The Perception of God in Both the Buddhist and Christian" focuses on the fact that religious primes were found to increase prejudice toward the perception of God in both the Buddhist and Christian samples, as indicated by the presence of a significant main effect of condition.... ... ... ...
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The Concept of Caring for One Another
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The paper "The Concept of Caring for One Another" suggests that a number of themes and aspects are present in society and are highly sensitive.... One of these is the cross-cultural differences between members of different cultures and the challenges that people go through.... ... ... ... Mention of Txiv needs amongst Hmong portrays prejudicial perspectives against the Hmong in favour of western medicine, and the failure of the two sides to agree on the way to go puts the blame on Lia's parents for her brain death....
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The One Minute Manager Builds High-Performing Teams
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The paper "The One Minute Manager Builds High-Performing Teams " discusses that Parisi-Carew is of international renown, his main area being employee motivation.... The trio of authors has all contributed equally to the outstanding success of the book.... ... ... ... The One Minute Manager Builds High-Performing Teams is co-authored by Ken Blanchard, Donald Carew and Eunice Parisi-Carew....
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Saving Private Ryan
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This moview review "Saving Private Ryan" discusses one of the most interesting movies that were based on the World War II.... The movie was brought forward with huge violence to depict the reality of the war occurred during the period and the hatred in the heart of people.... ... ... ... The historical events emerged during the Second World War were deadly....
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Shirley Peddys The Art of Mentoring: Lead, Follow and Get out of the Way
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The paper "Shirley Peddys The Art of Mentoring: Lead, Follow and Get out of the Way" highlights that there are certainly some useful tips for dealing with people in the workplace, much of which could be summed up in advice to remain professional and treat others with respect.... ... ... ... The book entitled The Art of Mentoring: Lead, follow, and get out of the way (Peddy, 2001) presents an ambitious and no-nonsense approach to the art of mentoring....
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Research Methods for Everyday Life
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In the paper 'Research Methods for Everyday Life,' the author compares qualitative, quantitative and mixed research designs.... The limiters greatly facilitate comprehensive search using major key words like qualitative, quantitative, mixed, research design.... ... ... ... Research is an intrinsic part of developing a society that inspires scholars to investigate and give validity to hypotheses that promote the welfare of society at large....
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Good Night, and good luck Chuck
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This movie produced in 2005, portrays a time in American history.... This time is back in the 1950's when Americans lived with.... ... ... It was the era when the soviet nation was rising against America with each nation wanting to claim the super power title of the world.... The Second World War had just ended at the time depicted in this film....
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Book critique
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His eloquence, when elucidating on the famous and brave men coupled with extraordinary actions of the ordinary men, is exemplary.... Ambrose employs a story telling device as a tool to propagate his.... ... ... The main characters of this book are the military personnel, politicians, businessmen and the blue collar individuals....
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Analysis of China's Urban Villagers: Life in a Beijing Commune Book
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The author examines the book "China's Urban Villagers: Life in a Beijing Commune", a historically driven case study of the altering lives of peasants in a Southeast China village subsequent to the 1949 Communist Revolution.... It shows how Southeast China was moderately well economically developed....
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2 Questions about Economics each one must be 2 page long
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When too much power is given to an individual, dictatorship comes in which all decisions are made by only one authority.... In the story of ‘Animal Farm, George Orwell has shown on how power sometimes.... ... ... In the story, power corrupted the society and the absolute power that was obtained at last led to corruption (Orwell 80)....
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Capitalism and a Wave of Innovation
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The article 'Capitalism and a Wave of Innovation' is about how capitalism is under siege.... The overview is to address the companies to put the interest of the society first in their success and have shared values which can give rise to the next major improvement.... ... ... ... The article was published in 2011, and it was written in regard to the business being viewed in recent years as the primary reason for environmental, socio-political and economic meltdown....
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The Movie To Live
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The paper "The Movie To Live" states that To Live is a movie that showcases the lives of ordinary people during the civil war.... Unlike other movies that have some form a goal that the characters strive to achieve, usually involving villains; this movie does not depict any goal to be achieved.... ...
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V for vendetta
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Name Institution Instructor Course Date Review of the Film V for Vandetta Introduction The movie mainly focuses on terrorism and whether it is a justifiable means of bringing about a transformation in government.... In this film, the British government has developed into a totalitarian, dictatorial authority and the citizens have become apathetic and fearful....
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Paula HolmesEber's Daughters of Tunis Women, Family and Networks in a Muslim City
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The ethnographic study of Holmes Eber is innovative, informative and balanced, which is reflective of the precedent damage ascribed to the Western collective knowledge study on non-Western customs leading to in deceptive and formulaic results.... Its modernism lies in narrations being brought to existence by the interactional association between the researcher and respondent as her research is founded on discussion and examination....
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Analysis of Existentialist Philosophy by Sartre
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This review discusses an analysis of existentialist philosophy, as shaped by Sartre, is founded on three primary propositions.... The analysis of O' Connor's 'Guests of the Nation' and Camus' 'The Guest' illustrated that the primary concern of both stories is the exposition of the absurdity of life....
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Weaving the Web by Tim Berners-Lee
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“Weaving the Web: The Original Design and Ultimate Destiny of the World Wide Web” is written by Tim Berners-Lee, the person who made the greatest invention of the twentieth century- the World Wide Web.... .... ... ... “Weaving the Web”: A Review.... ... ??Weaving the Web: The Original Design and Ultimate Destiny of the World Wide Web” is written by Tim Berners-Lee, the person who made the greatest invention of the twentieth century- the World Wide Web....
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First Farmers
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Date Book Review- “First Farmers: The Origin of Agricultural Societies” by Peter Bellwood Encompassing the past 12,000 years, First Farmer: The Origin of Agricultural Societies offers a relative assessment of the development and spread of agricultural activities across various parts of the world where, Peter Bellwood, the author utilizes data from biological anthropology, archaeology and comparative linguistics....
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Architecture and Authority in Japan written by William Howard
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Coaldrake is a powerful attempt to explore the most exalting exhibition of the Japanese civilization---architecture.... Particularly, it tackles the close and collaborative relationship between architecture and authority in Japan.... The book asserts that there is more to key structures and architectural styles than being mere signs of power of the rulers who built them....
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Book Report
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Subject: Philosophy, Book Report/Review Date: Topic: Book Report: Iraq under Siege: The Deadly Impact of Sanctions and War George Bush leads the country into a global war on terrorism.... His current drive to invade Iraq is the part of that policy.... ... ... ... To hit back for the tragic events of 9/11, the President thinks that he must strike back on terrorists immediately and he has chosen Iraq as a target for that....
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Paper reaction of the book The Language of Baklawa: A Memoir. by Abu-Jaber, Diana
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Name Professor English Date Book Review: The Language of Baklava (Diana Abu-Jaber) The book The Language of Baklava is a book that gives a reflection of a bicultural set-up.... Diana Abu-Jaber gives a clear picture of how her identity lies in between two cultures.... ... ... ... The opposing forces demand that she sticks to one....
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Encountering the Book of Romans by Douglas Moo
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Scholars and other general readers face difficult times trying to understand the most basic book and literary works that suit the purposes for their studies.... ... ... ... Scholars and other general readers face difficult times trying to understand the most basic book and literary works that suit the purposes for their studies....
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Man's Search for Meaning
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8 Nov.... 2011.... Man's Search for Meaning: Review Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl elaborates the psychological significance and meaning of life.... Frankl has attempted to explore these objectives by reflecting upon the tough experiences from his own life.... ... ... ... This practical life experience provides Frankl with foundations to lay his assertions upon....
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Men in Black How the Supreme Court is Destroying America
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The author of this book review "Men in Black How the Supreme Court is Destroying America" casts light on the American Constitution and the system of government.... It is stated that each branch of government—judicial, legislative, and executive—must have their purpose and their goals clearly defined....
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How have things changed in NYC for working people since the days of Working Class New York
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Joshua studied at Harvard University for his degree and later obtained his master's degree at Rutgers University followed by a PhD.... at the same institution.... Joshua worked as a professor in.... ... ... Freeman did research focusing on sociology and labor history of people who were working in New York....
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Mike Davis Planet of Slums
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This report "Mike Davis Planet of Slums" dwells on the educating society on some of the most ignored issues in the contemporary world.... As the text has it, many of the modern-day books that discuss issues regarding slums do so in a negative manner where they seek to show the poor sides of the issue....
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Claire Berlinskis Polemic Ban the Burqa
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The author in the following book review "Claire Berlinski's Polemic Ban the Burqa" mentions that the reader is versed in the opposing opinion with regards to the wearing of the burqa and/or head covering in what the author describes as a 'civilized society".... ... ... ... Notwithstanding the well-articulated counter arguments and the issue of freedom and legality that they necessarily entail, the author constructs an argument for the complete prohibition at worst and discouragement at best of the burqa within society....
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The Reluctant Fundamentalist
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In the paper 'The Reluctant Fundamentalist' the author discusses interactions between an American lady named Erica, her ex-boyfriend Chris and another Pakistani Muslim named Changez to find out more about the cultural and political factors of their respective backgrounds.... ... ... ... The author drives home the fact that Pakistan is a country that had once enjoyed a glorious civilization in the past and therefore was not the only culprit for nurturing intolerance and the extremist factor....
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Make a topic for me
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Na'im Akbar states in his book that “One of the things that helps us correct our problems naturally, is an understanding that though we have great strength, we also have real limitations.... One of the things that lets human beings come back to balance, is a realization that.... ... ... The book “Breaking the Chains of Psychological Slavery” takes the reader through a discussion of the continuing detrimental effects of the slave trade and slave ownership on the African American community....
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Article critique
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In critiquing this article, I would like to start by mentioning what it is all about.... The article analyzes the current widely popular DIY craft culture.... The key concepts used in evaluating craft culture or.... ... ... These are craft-work, popular culture and gender.... The article focuses on: production spaces particularly because they are gendered....
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Problems and disadvantages of agile software development
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According to Dybå and Dingsøyr (2008), creation of agile is as a result of reaction towards the then predominant but currently infamous waterfall model.... Agile methodologies are applicable in place of traditional methodologies owing to failures experienced by projects using.... ... ... However, there is lack of detailed evidence on the fact that agile methodologies are more efficient as compared to traditional methodologies such as IBM RUP, Prince2 and CMMI (Deepti and Alok, 2011)....
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A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
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This essay 'A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens' is a book review and it discusses what the author thinks about the French Revolution.... Dickens supports the needs of the poor people of developing laws that promote equality and end the aristocratic leadership that was present in France.... ... ...
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Trends and Practices in Recruitment
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The present book review "Trends and Practices in Recruitment" explains that human resource is the pillar of every business organization.... Reportedly, it deals with the most significant and fundamental support for the enterprise that is human labor.... .... ... ... For any business to accomplish its set goals and objectives, it must plan and efficiently manage a human resource....
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