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Analysis of the Novel The Hunger Games Written by Suzanne Collins

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The paper "Analysis of the Novel The Hunger Games written by Suzanne Collins" highlights that Katniss actions attract the admiration and concern of the readers.... She is the hero of the situation and seeks to represent herself as an individual with a thoroughgoing concern for human suffering.... ...

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Novels

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The novel The New Dress by Virginia Woolf and The Color Purple by Alice Walker depict hardship and grievances faced by women characters.... The description of the community's approval and envy indicate that women are describing a culture in which violence against women is normal.... ... ... ... Thesis Rebellion and conformity are the integral part of the personal identity of the characters which help them to survive and resist violence, oppression, discrimination and false social moors. ...

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The Wonder of Motion Pictures

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This paper under the title "The Wonder of Motion Pictures" focuses on the fact that just like authors wish to do with the written word, creators of motion pictures wish to take their audience into a land of never before thought of worlds of magic and amazement.... .... ... ... Putting pen to paper, the words flow into place, with the end result being the finished product that transitions onto the silver screen in most instances....

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Managerial Ethics

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The article in the New York Times, "More Profit and Less Nursing At Many Homes," by Charles Duhigg, brings forth very serious business ethical concerns in the field of healthcare.... He analyzed data from more than 1,200 nursing homes owned by private investment groups since year 2000 and 14,000 other nursing homes, and compared them in several categories....

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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

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Attending the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra concert, highlighted by the premiere classical music performance group in Maryland was just an experience that every student would long for in the entire course.... .... ... ... Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.... Attending the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra concert, highlighted by the premiere classical music performance group in Maryland was just an experience that every student would long for in the entire course....

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Shakespeare's Tragedies. Macbeths Journey

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The Shakespearean play of “Macbeth” traces the journey of a man who was driven form his own desires to destruction.... The particular language used by Shakespeare in describing the particular traits, attitudes and voice of this character creates a unique personality that plays different roles in the play while clearly exposing the different themes as depicted in play....

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Salman Rushdie's At the Auction of the Ruby Slippers

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In Salman Rushdie's "At the Auction of the Ruby Slippers', the author materializes the society and associates fashion, luxury, and consumer behavior with a specific goal.... In the book, the aim of the author is getting his cousin back through providing her with ruby slippers.... ... ... ... This paper will begin with the statement that in the human setting, regardless of regional and cultural difference, there are many uncontrolled factors that influence the way a consumer thinks, why she or she chooses a given path, as well as the reasons behind the application of a given strategy to achieve certain goals....

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Implementation of Knowledge Mining with Ontology

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This paper ''Implementation of Knowledge Mining with Ontology'' discusses that cloud computing involves offering of services via internet.... These services include sharing of software, applications and computer hardware.... We have three types of cloud computing; private, public and hybrid cloud....

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Women's Role in Society in Pride and Prejudice

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This paper "Women's Role in Society in Pride and Prejudice" presents Jane Austen who captures in her novels the idea of women as full thinking, feeling and reasonable people, planting the early seeds for the future feminist movements in characters such as Elizabeth Bennett in Pride and Prejudice....

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Dark Girls by Directors Bill Duke and Channsin Berry

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The paper "Dark Girls by Directors Bill Duke and Channsin Berry" highlights that 'Dark Girls' as a documentary that seeks to make the society more aware of the damages that colorism has on women of color has is best placed to create the starting point for the dialogue.... ... ... ... Dark Girls also has significant implications for social relations as seen in Michael Colyar's take on the issues of racism and prejudice based on color....

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Water Provision Options Qatar

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This analysis will be concentric upon comparing to water provision methods in an otherwise arid continent; Qatar.... It is the hope of this author that be detailing the strengths and weaknesses of two approaches to water provision, the most appropriate, efficient, reasonable, and cost efficient.... ...

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Understanding Information Systems

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The purpose of this review is to comprehensively explore the realm of business information systems by identifying their significance in the modern business environment in relation with how the framework can assist key business functions in achieving key organizational objectives.... ... ... ... Business information systems which can also be simply termed as information systems (IS) perform numerous tasks that involve the conceptualization, establishment, creation, integration, continuance, and utilization of frameworks for the purposes of transmitting information by the means of computer-assistance in a company-based or enterprise-wide network setting (Wigand et al....

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Differences Between a Library and an Archive

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The review "Differences Between a Library and an Archive" concerns the great role of these data stores, archivists and librarians' competence and "the More Product, Less Process" technique that archivists and librarians can utilize to reduce their growing backlog of materials and revamp processing....

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The Idea of Culture and Religion for Africans

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The review covers the cultural and etymology nuances of various Africans and their way of life at the time of primary Islam and Christianity.... The prime purpose of the paper is to provide vivid information about the opinion and issues presented by the author Edward Wilmot Blyden.... ... ... ... Edward Wilmot Blyden was a writer, politician and regarded as the father of pan-Africanism....

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Negotiation And Trade Class In Business

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This essay discusses that opposed to general perception, experiences in cross-culture can enhance value addition to the human kind's personal growth.... A human being's shaping moments include the ability to demonstrate empathy, mutual respect, and tolerance for other human beings.... ... ... ... This essay demonstrates that the Tradeables concept brings a whole new perspective on the giving psychology....

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Analysis of The Looming Tower Book by Lawrence Wright

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The author focuses on "The Looming Tower" by Lawrence Wright, a book that dwells on the 9/11 attacks and the Al-Qaeda group that was headed by Osama bin Laden.... The title does not only refer to the towers but also a statement in the Quran in which Osama bin Laden was fond of quoting.... ... ... Terrorism is rampant globally and a more effective way can be outlined in order to settle the differences between various cultural groups....

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Roles of Catholic Women in Society Past and Present

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The paper "Roles of Catholic Women in Society Past and Present" discusses that changes are majorly based on the increased responsibility of women in society.... In addition, responsibilities are more authoritative and influential in medical and educational institutions.... ... ... ... Regardless of the changes, numerous roles have remained similar over the years....

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The Formation of Solar System: The Solar Nebula Hypothesis

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This literature review "The Formation of Solar System: The Solar Nebula Hypothesis" presents the nebular hypothesis, according to which all should rotate in the west-to-east direction.... But Saturn's ninth satellite called Phoebe was found to be rotating around Saturn in the retrograde direction....

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10 Things to Celebrate by DSouza

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This book review "10 Things to Celebrate by D'Souza" focuses on a lovely piece on the advantages of Americans have in comparison to the world as a persuasive argument against anti-Americanism from the citizens of the United States of America.... .... ... ... Dinesh D'Souza uses the events that have surrounded terrorist activities against the United States as a way to get the attention of the reader....

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Organizations Must Innovate to Survive and Thrive

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The paper "Organizations Must Innovate to Survive and Thrive" is a perfect example of a literature review on management.... The paper "Organizations Must Innovate to Survive and Thrive" is a perfect example of a literature review on management.... In the current world of business, just undertaking rigorous marketing and ensuring a consistent supply of products to customers is never enough to achieve organizational sustainability....

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Strategic Management and Sustainability in Luxury Companies

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The paper 'Strategic Management and Sustainability in Luxury Companies' is a great example of a management literature review.... The paper 'Strategic Management and Sustainability in Luxury Companies' is a great example of a management literature review.... Sustainability has been one of the most prevalent discussion subjects within contemporary society, traversing across virtually every economic sphere and discipline....

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The Conflict Between the Soviet Union and the Western World

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The paper "The Conflict Between the Soviet Union and the Western World" examines Winston Churchill's Iron Curtain speech.... A part of Europe is under the influence of the Soviet Union and an ideological divide exists in the world.... Winston Churchill was afraid of an impending conflict.... ... ...

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Indigenous Studies

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The paper 'Indigenous Studies' states that the Australian Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander population was considerably reduced between 1788 and 1900.... So the document seeks to compare the effects of colonisation on Australian Aboriginal peoples as well as on Torres Strait Islander peoples....

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Lone Star Is a Strong Film about Borders

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The paper "Lone Star Is a Strong Film about Borders" states that it is a gratifyingly complex story told beautifully seeking to explore a huge array of cultural, racial, economic, and familial tensions and in the process, also sustaining strong characters, deep emotions and clear dramatic force.... ...

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Summary of I felt a Funeral, in my Brain

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This poem has always had different variants of interpretation: some critics say that Emily Dickinson wanted to show a funeral as a philosophical vision of human's life (Cameron 1979, Cameron 1992) or the process of getting free (Ford 1997); others think that a funeral is a metaphor of the speaker's descent into madness (Wolff 1988) or reaction to the great stress or dread (Bennett 1986). ...

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Gregory of Tours History of the Franks

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Historia Francorum or History of the Franks by Saint Gregory of Tours (c.... 538 - 594), the Gallo-Roman historian and Bishop of Tours, is one of the salient historical records which tells about the transition from period Roman to the Medieval age and about the institution of one of the Germanic kingdoms....

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Egypt on the brink

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Name: Instructor: Subject: Date: Egypt on the brink The political revolution in Tunisia paved way for a new dawn in the Arab world's political climate.... With the unpopular rule of President Mubarak of Egypt and his seemingly atrocities characterized rule, it was inevitable that Egypt would soon go the Tunisia way....

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Paul Levines Poetry

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This paper "Paul Levine's Poetry" presents Levine's poetry which attempts to portray this world of the everyday experience for those who may not have walked its pathways or for those who may have done so, but lack the finesse of language to communicate what they saw.... ... ... ... While it is clear that Levine is writing about a personal, single experience gained by his mother and related to him perhaps in bedtime stories, it is also clear that he intends for this story to apply universally to any individual embarking on a new adventure, whether that adventure be moving to a new land or even starting a new career....

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Analysis of Ayn Rands Novel Atlas Shrugged

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The paper "Analysis of Ayn Rands Novel Atlas Shrugged" highlights that in general, if we try to take the ideas presented in 'Atlas Shrugged' and attempt to study our own existing society through its ideals, we shall find that it will pose a troubling problem.... .... ... ... Perhaps the motto that drives the industrialists and continually upsets the looters is the saying 'business as usual'....

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The Video Turning Point Jerusalem Featuring Peter Jennings

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This movie review "The Video Turning Point Jerusalem Featuring Peter Jennings" discusses the video 'Turning Point: Jerusalem' featuring Peter Jennings of ABC News that is a very informative video from a historical perspective.... Many of the specifics of the historical claims Islam, Judaism and Christianity in relation to the city of Jerusalem are explained....

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The Role of Media in Shaping Our Culture

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The paper "The Role of Media in Shaping Our Culture" believes people develop beliefs based on what they read or listen to from the print and electronic media.... Despite the positive effects of the media, it also has negative influences - issues of pornography and violent programs, etc.... ... ... ...

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The Limitations of the Behaviourist Approach - Chomsky's Critique of Skinner

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From the paper "The Limitations of the Behaviourist Approach - Chomsky's Critique of Skinner" it is clear that mental processes, in Chomsky's view have to be put into perspective in an attempt to understand any form of learning, a major point of the critic to the compilations by B.... .... Skinner....

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Information and Communication Technology - a New Wave of Paradigm Shift in Organizations

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The paper 'Information and Communication Technology - a New Wave of Paradigm Shift in Organizations' is a pathetic option of literature review on information technology.... The paper 'Information and Communication Technology - a New Wave of Paradigm Shift in Organizations' is a pathetic option of literature review on information technology....

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Philosophical Reflection on Experimenting with Humans

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"Philosophical Reflection on Experimenting with Humans" paper contains the analysis of the essay of Hans Jonas on the book 'Intervention and reflection: basic issues in medical ethics' by Ronald Munson.... The aim of the book is to analyze modern scientific and social approaches to different problems....

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Gender Stereotypes in Magazines

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The paper "Gender Stereotypes in Magazines" claims women's perception in public eyes is narrowed to sexual objects, housekeepers, and creatures inferior to men.... Magazines reinforce these stereotypes by posting images of women with unrealistic model-size parameters and perverted beauty standards....

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Snow by Julia Alvarez

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In the paper 'Snow by Julia Alvarez' the author analyzes a short story in Julia Alvarez's novel.... The novel is organized into three books, each of which is in turn divided into five chapters.... The story contained in each chapter is narrated from the perspective of a different member of the Garcia family....

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Art Considered as Cultural Politics in Three Thinkers

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This literature review "Art Considered as Cultural Politics in Three Thinkers" discusses the great efforts art has placed in social politics.... Experts have argued much on whether art and culture can define certain qualities in society.... Art and culture influence various political orders....

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Salman Rushdie's At the Auction of the Ruby Slippers

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This paper "Salman Rushdie's At the Auction of the Ruby Slippers" discusses the book, in which the aim of the author is getting his cousin back through providing her with ruby slippers.... It is imperative to note that these encompass fashion to which consumer behavior has been viewed as acceptable....

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Jesus Christ as a Jewish Wisdom Teacher

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The paper "Jesus Christ as a Jewish Wisdom Teacher" focuses on the essence of Jewish wisdom of Christ - all people should perceive each other as if they are brothers and sisters living in Integrity, honesty, and mutual assistance.... the Gospel of Matthew focuses on the educational task of Christ....

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Development and Religion: Theology and Practice

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This literature review "Development and Religion: Theology and Practice" sheds some light on the digital theology that will transform religious studies.... This is because it will enable access to massive information, which is relevant to the discipline.... ... ... ... Access to such information will equip the student with all the details required to make a solid argument in this discipline....

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Perspectives on Learning

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"Perspectives on Learning" paper compares and contrasts the perspectives on learning presented by Zimmerman (2000), Wenger (2000) and Engestrm (2001).... The author identifies the implications that these perspectives have on human resources development.... ... ... ... The problem of human resource management cuts across many cycles....

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The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference

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A paper "The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference" claims that Malcolm Gladwell introduces and explains the concept of the tipping point.... According to her, the tipping point refers to a critical threshold at which an idea attains mass acceptance.... .... ... ... Ideas, messages, and products often spread rapidly after a particular stage of public engagement, Gladwell analyses the various psychological processes and human behavior that influence their acceptance of such ideas, messages, and products in her explanation of the tipping point....

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Grow It, Protect It, Spend It, and Share It by Stuart E Lucas

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This book review "Grow It, Protect It, Spend It, and Share It by Stuart E Lucas" focuses on Stuart E.... Lucas book 'Wealth: Grow It, Protect It, Spend It, and Share It' that has a lot of things to be learned from an investor perspective which needs to be taken into consideration.... ... ... ... There are a lot that can be learned among them being how to pick an investment strategy, making your most important hire and issues to deal with taxation....

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Stenders: Situation Audit and SWOT Analysis

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The paper "Stenders: Situation Audit and SWOT Analysis" states that one main product line of Stenders Cosmetics is Massage cream and oil.... Consumers who purchase any type of massage cream could sign up for this open day event for very whole-body massage.... .... ... ... In this report, based on Stenders profile, an internal situational audit analysis is performed, and the products and target consumer's profile is offered....

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The Impact of the Economic Crisis

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This review "The Impact of the Economic Crisis" discusses understanding and knowing the risks involved, investment decisions can go wrong in a big way therefore regulations that require more scrutiny for credit and a deeper examination of the risks involved are likely to be created.... ... ... ... The key issue that has developed to what is being called a crisis situation by analysts such as Essen (2008) is the result of the subprime mortgage investments made by various financial and lending institutes in America....

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Goals of Impressionism as Visual Art

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"Goals of Impressionism as Visual Art" paper argues that the shadowy effects are developed with spontaneity to represent both indoors and outdoors.... Impressionist paintings such as The Cradle by Berthe Morisot and Sunset at Ivry by Armand Guillaumin summarily reveal the consistent artistic beauty....

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Al Gores- An Inconvenient Truth

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The paper "Al Gores- An Inconvenient Truth" " is a delightful example of a movie review on environmental studies.... The increased carbon dioxide emissions have led to global warming and this has, in turn, caused the world climate to change.... ... ... ... The paper "Al Gores- An Inconvenient Truth" " is a delightful example of a movie review on environmental studies....

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Why Christianity Must Change or Die

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The paper "Why Christianity Must Change or Die" discusses that John Shelby Spong is an Episcopal Bishop based in Newark, New Jersey.... He is said to have enjoyed his career, which was filled with many controversies.... Many controversies arose from some of his novels, including Born of a Woman.... ...

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Misunderstanding of Contemporary Poetry

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The paper "Misunderstanding of Contemporary Poetry" highlights that a complicated-seeming contemporary poem such as Armantrout's 'Some' can be understood through careful attention to the techniques that have been employed as a means of conveying emotion and meaning.... .... ... ... In the first segment, it becomes clear that she is finding it impossible to turn off her thoughts as she attempts to go to sleep at night....

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Killing Us Softly: Advertising's Image of Women

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Thi movie review "Killing Us Softly: Advertising's Image of Women" presents the advertisements that portray women as objects rather than human beings.... Moreover, the bodies of women have been turned into lifeless similar to bottles and this trend constitutes a violation.... ... ... ... According to Arthurs, sex and the city reveals post-feminist sensibilities that focus on its discourse and conversation (Thornhorn)....

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