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International Business in the Margin Call Movie

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The paper "International Business in the Margin Call Movie" explores a movie as an example of what is currently happening in the modern world which is so much business-oriented.... John says that for you to succeed in business you have to be first, smarter, or cheat.... ... ... ... Sarah and Eric sit in a room earning lots of cash the whole day until the market closes....

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Risk in Portfolio Context

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The paper 'Risk in Portfolio Context' is a fascinating example of a finance & accounting literature review.... It means, therefore that, when an investor decides to put his money in the stock market, they need to be aware of the risk involved.... This is because it is very easy.... ...

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The Book Destiny of the Republic

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The paper "The Book Destiny of the Republic" discusses that if this book has a fault, then it lies perhaps in a tendency to sentimentality at times, as for example in the reflection towards the end on the solemn portrait of James A.... Garfield that hung in the White House.... ... ... ... The human story prevails, and the author elicits the sympathy of the reader for Garfield's pain and suffering, but the political fallout is not discussed in any great depth....

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The Economic Implications of Corporate Financial Reporting

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The paper "The Economic Implications of Corporate Financial Reporting" is a great example of a literature review on finance and accounting.... Accounting is defined as the process of recording, classifying, analysing and summarising financial transactions for a specific time period, which are further presented to various stakeholders in the form of financial reports....

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The Heart of Change by John Kotter and Dan Cohen

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Kotter and Dan S.... Cohen shows an ideal method of achieving organizational change.... All organizations reach a point where change is required to effect production and.... ... ... The paper 'The Heart of Change by John Kotter and Dan Cohen' is a creative example of human resources book review.... The book, the Heart of change: real-life stories of how people change their organization produced by John P....

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Islam and Political Violence

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The paper "Islam and Political Violence" concerns a book written by Shahram Akbarzadeh and Fethi Mansour about Muslim Diaspora and Radicalism in the West.... The book describes the consequences of the violent actions adopted by this new form of Islamism.... ... ... ... Akbarzadeh.... F & Mansouri ....

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Adam Smith and the Present World Economy

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The paper "Adam Smith and the Present World Economy" is a wonderful example of a literature review on macro and microeconomics.... During the Scottish enlightenment, the birth of classical economics marked the revolutionary attempt to identify the underlying principles on how society interacts based on the platform of market economy and dynamics of economic growth....

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Quandary at Puredrug through 7 Step Model by American Accounting Association

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The paper "Quandary at Puredrug through 7 Step Model by American Accounting Association" explores the case where a large pharmaceutical company with operations and sales across the globe has been facing economic problems with a decline in the market share and a reduction in corporate profits.... ...

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Investigation of Amyloid Using Four Stains

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The paper "Investigation of Amyloid Using Four Stains" describes that dyes are very important in histopathological studies and investigation, but there are some diseases that do not require histological dyes.... Dyes used in staining can be classified according to affinity to tissues.... ... ... ...

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The Analysis of the Female Circumcision

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The paper "The Analysis of the Female Circumcision" states that Ellen Gruenbaum writes Female Circumcision is one term used for the cutting and removing the tissues of the genitalia of young girls to conform to social expectations.... There is tremendous variation in the practices and their meaning....

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The Clash of Civilizations Critique

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The review "The Clash of Civilizations Critique" focuses on the critical analysis of the book The Clash of Civilizations written by Samuel Huntington.... The clash of civilizations is one of the most modern political theories put forward by prominent political scientists.... ... ... ... People's cultural and religious identities are the major source of conflict in all the conflicts that happened in this world after the intense cold war between America and the Soviet Union....

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Time Management: Making Sleep a Priority

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This literature review "Time Management: Making Sleep a Priority" discusses sleep as a very essential thing in life.... It is responsible for good health and proper decision making.... Insufficient sleep results in diseases and accidents.... It also leads to poor performance in the job environment and school....

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Concept of Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurs

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The paper "Concept of Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurs" is an outstanding example of a business literature review.... The paper "Concept of Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurs" is an outstanding example of a business literature review.... According to Stolze (1999), what makes an entrepreneur appears to be a complex issue....

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Challenges in Tuberculosis Eradication

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"Challenges in Tuberculosis Eradication" paper argues that the Stop T.... strategy and DOTS initiative has proved beneficial in the T.... fight.... However, most countries especially African countries are experiencing acute difficulties in implementing these initiatives.... .... ... ... Major contributing factors are bad governance, corruption, lack of a comprehensive support system, and inadequate health care personnel....

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Recruitment and Selection Techniques

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The paper "Recruitment and Selection Techniques" states that interviews are important strategies used by employers to assess their employees.... A job applicant must present himself appropriately to the interviewer with the view to convincing them of his or her qualities.... .... ... ... It is essential to state that recruitment and selection techniques ensure that a company hires the most appropriate employees who possess the desired qualities....

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Book Critiques: British Military Intelligence in the Palestine Campaign

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"Book Critiques: British Military Intelligence in the Palestine Campaign" paper focuses on the book which discusses the level of success that the British military attained in Palestine in its campaigns in the First World War, in terms of the efficiency of British military intelligence.... ... ... ...

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The Emergence of American People by Helen Zia

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This essay 'The Emergence of American People by Helen Zia' intends to explore the intricate transitions that small and disconnected ethnic groups undergo in American experience from the testimony captivated in the book, 'Asian American Experience' by Helen Zia.... ... ... ... The author states that the book is an experience of a minority girl torn asunder between the identity which she possesses and the identity which she retains....

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Criminal Prosecution Aspects

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The following book report "Criminal Prosecution Aspects" dwells on the concept of probable cause and explanation why it is important for police officers to understand it.... It is stated that the term 'probable cause' is applied in criminal prosecution.... ... ... ... It determines whether the actions of a police officer are lawful or not....

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Analysis of Cloud Atlas Movie

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From the paper "Analysis of Cloud Atlas Movie" it is clear that Cloud Atlas is a tale well put together with almost mechanical accuracy in its probe of several themes, many of which were focused upon the harmony of good and evil that existed within mankind.... .... ... ... A brilliant movie, an excellent novel, and an intense plot that keeps the audience glued to the screen till the movie ends....

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Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child

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In the paper “Spare the rod, spoil the child” the author analyzes the Christian concept of making children follow the rules laid down by people in authority.... Another important purpose of the research is to get children to want to do what is expected of them.... ... ... ... “Spare the rod and spoil the child” is a saying that describes this traditional form of discipline....

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James Dickeys Deliverance

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In James Dickey's novel Deliverance, four Southern uptown males begins a canoe tour that offers them one irksome suffering after another: Bobby is raped; Ed is bound, slash with a knife, susceptible to be raped, and later speared by his own shot; Drew is murdered by a sniper; Lewis is thrown into an intense river and escapes with a badly broken leg....

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All the Presidents Men

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The primary difference between book and film versions of All the President's Men is length.... Readers of the book may be shocked to learn that the film comes to a rather brusque end at about the midway point of the book.... This decision was obviously made for two reasons, and it does nothing to lessen the intensity of the story....

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Kaysen's Girl Interrupted

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Kaysen, in "Girl, Interrupted," writes subtlety opting to state her point but not overly emphasize the same.... A careful reading and rereading of the novel will lead you to the points that she wishes the reader to learn from her own experiences and understanding. ... ... ... ... ... And it is easy to slip into a parallel universe....

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One of these books

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BOOK REPORT/REVIEW, HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE (Name of the Student) Topic: Anthony Lewis: Gideon's Trumpet Introduction Gideon's Trumpet is the ‘story' of an epic legal battle.... I give full marks to this story, for it depicts the will power, grit and determination of a simple prison inmate to take on the legal system of USA....

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Andrew Carnegie and His Impact on American History

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The review "Andrew Carnegie and His Impact on American History" focuses on the critical analysis of the features of the life of Andrew Carnegie and his impact on American history.... Andrew Carnegie's remarkable life began on the 25th of November in 1835.... ... ... ... It was specifically at the attic of their one-story house located at Moodie Street and Priory Lane, Dunfermline, Scotland (Carnegie, 6)....

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How Do Studies of Females Exposed to High Testosterone

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This paper tells that studies of females exposed to high testosterone levels prenatally contribute to our comprehension of sex disparities in conduct and cognition through revealing how prenatal hormones could be the principal determinant of adult sexual direction.... ... ... ... The studies show how testosterone could be the determinant of a co-factor with genes, ecological as well as social conditions, or biological factors....

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Orientalism In Hollywood Movies

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The paper "Orientalism In Hollywood Movies" discusses how the Hollywood musical 'The King and I' tries to unveil the concept of "Thai orientalism" from the perspective of a westerner and examines the post-war theory of modernization, which is very evidently represented in this movie.... ... ... ... The movie is based on a romantic relationship that develops between Anna Leonowens and King Mongkut, and it depicts the issue of modernization quite clearly....

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Hazardous Materials Chemistry for Emergency Responders

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This book review highlights that the book authored by Robert Burke is entitled 'Hazardous Materials Chemistry for Emergency Responders' is a wonderfully written book intended primarily for firefighters and other emergency personnel who will respond to fires and other emergency situations.... ... ...

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Gender-Related Issues in the Business Disciplines

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The study "Gender-Related Issues in the Business Disciplines" focuses on questions concerning discrimination particular to their gender.... It aims to determine whether there is still prejudice in the academe which ironically is supposed to be one of the most liberal in terms of acceptance to diversity....

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Realistic Representation of Psychological Concepts in the Film A Beautiful Mind

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This movie review "Realistic Representation of Psychological Concepts in the Film A Beautiful Mind" presents the film "A Beautiful Mind" indeed contains elements in its plot and character development that can be analyzed from points of a few strict psychological concepts and theories.... ... ... ...

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The Threat of Black Masculinity in Brutal Imagination by Cornelius Eady

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In this work, Eady displays 'a sharp satiric sensibility' which was rare in his previous works.... Brutal Imagination has political implications as it reflects on either race, gender, class or status.... However, the predominant motif is a race.... ... ... ... The poem contains a larger message the author wants to bring to the public and this message is evident – racial prejudices persist till nowadays....

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Mental Health Services

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"Mental Health Services" paper discusses the contrasting views on how support might be best provided to people experiencing a mental health crisis.... It appears that an institutionalized, contained environment such as that found in a mental hospital may be suitable only for the most disturbed patients....

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The Use of Marijuana in Canada

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The paper 'The Use of Marijuana in Canada' presents the research findings of leading Canadian organizations like Angus Reid Strategies poll, the total number of people supporting the legalization of cannabis usage in Canada is much higher than the people who are opposing it.... ... ... ... The research, which was mainly conducted among the Canadian adults, especially in the region of British Columbia, has found that '65% favored legalizing marijuana as a means of reducing gang violence, while only 35% favored increasing marijuana trafficking penalties....

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Physiology and Biochemistry of Micronutrients

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The objective of this literature review is to provide an in-depth summary of the chemical constitution of micronutrients that are required for the proper functioning of the human body.... Moreover, the review will discuss the physiological effects associated with the digestion of those nutrients....

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Mindless Eating Why we Eat more than we Think

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The following review "Mindless Eating Why we Eat more than we Think" dwells on the art of consuming food.... As the author puts it, "I have always focused on what I eat, and have strived to maintain my weight in a range in which I have felt healthy and comfortable".... ... ... ... Of course, society gives us many markers of what the 'perfect' body is, or what we should eat and shouldn't eat, but until I read Cornell Professor Brian Wansink's eye-opening book, I realized that much of the battle we fight in today's society against weight gain, certain foods, and poor eating habits is the wrong battle....

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The Supreme Court Reborn by William E Leuchtenburg

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His assigned top positions to persons with questionable backgrounds for example Hugo Black to the position of the US Supreme Court. ... ... .... Although the new decisions, and the announced retirement of.... ... ... stice Willis Van Devanter seemed to undercut the chances of passing the court packing plan, FDR continued to press for passage for all but one of the following reasons....

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Analysis of Escaping Salem: The Other Witch Hunt of 1692 by Richard Goldbeer

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The author examines "Escaping Salem: The Other Witch Hunt of 1692" book by Richard Goldbeer in which the writer describes the events surrounding the lesser known witch hunt of 1692 Stamford.... He presents a very interesting read in which he strikes a fine balance between accurate and reliable history....

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The Vagina Monologues: Expressing the Female through the Female Body

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This book review "The Vagina Monologues: Expressing the Female through the Female Body" presents a play that consists of one woman who embodies a series of characterizations that express the female experience.... The play was first performed at the Cornelia Street Café in Greenwich Village....

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Blood Diamond

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This paper ''Blood Diamond'' tells that the film is a literary focus on Africa, given the conflicts that arise due to the exploitation of its resources.... In this case, the resource focused on is diamond.... utside forces influence most of the life that the characters live.... It describes the war that is happening in Africa....

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A Field Guide to Boys and Girls by Susan Gilbert

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The paper " A Field Guide to Boys and Girls by Susan Gilbert " addresses many issues that mainly affect a child during the development process especially with more emphasis on the concept of gender.... Many people have different perceptions when it comes to establishing which gender is superior.... ...

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Finding Solutions to Problems of Concern to Patients

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The paper "Finding Solutions to Problems of Concern to Patients" tells that therapist tries to find out how long the patient has had the problem and the perception of the family regarding the problem.... Is the problem a result of poor communication or any other significant problem?... ... ... ... The outline in this chapter is relevant and is applicable in practicing therapy and psychology....

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Language and Education in Life-Span Human Development

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The review "Language and Education in Life-Span Human Development in Life-Span Human Development" critically analyzes chapter 10 of the book, Life-Span Human Development, talking about language and education with regards to human development, very comprehensively and rationally.... ... ... ... The author starts with the discussion about mastering a language in the early years of life....

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The Impending Crisis by David Potter

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The paper "The Impending Crisis by David Potter" highlights that the writer's attempt to attack the negligence given to a possible war was right.... Clearly, authorities and other stakeholders concerned with peace could have smelled the impending crisis.... ... ... ... The review has established strong respect for personality by the writer....

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The Awakening by Kate Chopin

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The researcher of this essay aims to analyze "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin.... The setting of the Awakening is in the Grand Isle in the 19th Century.... The temporal setting, which is chosen, is necessary because of the kind of restrictions imposed in the society in which Edna lives.... ... ... ...

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Analysis of Debating the Presidency Book by Ellis and Nelson

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The author examines "Debating the Presidency" book in which Ellis and Nelson have been inspiring the study of the presidency their power and how they create power and institutions in order to survive and deliver good services to the citizens of America.... ... ... The two authors in this book have been impressive in the form in which they air their views....

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The Education System in the World Today

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The paper 'The Education System in the World Today' presents 'Panopticism' by Michel Foucault and 'The Banking Concept of Education' written by Paulo Freire which are two books that have raised divided opinions on what the two authors are talking about.... ... ... ... Some have argued that Foucault and Freire are talking about the same concept while others have stated that the two are not talking about the same concept....

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Kublai Khan's Great Achievement

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The paper "Kublai Khan's Great Achievement" discusses 'Khubilai Khan: His Life and Times' that is combination of different cultural, traditional, religious, militants, and other aspects during the life of Khubilai Khan, and also his management system to run a huge state with peace and love.... ... ...

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The Secret Life of Bees Story Examination

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The purpose of this study "The Secret Life of Bees Story Examination" is to analyze the narration and particularly character interactions in the book "The Secret Life of Bees".... The paper represents a close-look examination of characters 5-13 of the story.... .... ... ... Lily had lived peacefully with black people....

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Leach and Energy Usage in Wireless Networks

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The paper "Leach and Energy Usage in Wireless Networks" estimates to the hierarchical and clustering mechanism in wireless sensor networks aids in the reduction of the overhead created and the consumption of energy when all the nodes within the network are sending information to a focal point.... ...

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The Freshman Orientation - House Style and Home Style

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This research review, The Freshman Orientation - House Style and Home Style, highlights that the eight chaptered and 154-page book provide readers with what it entails a person to transition from an elections candidate to a freshman US congressman.... .... ... ... As the paper outlines, the book trails the life of Joe Schwarz as he transitions from a candidate to a freshman congressional representative in the US House of Representative....

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