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...The Aubrey-Maturin Series of novels by Patrick O'Brian The Aubrey-Maturin novels is a series of novels written from 1970-1999. The series consists of21 novels devoted to the life and journeys of two friends: captain, Jack Aubrey and ship's surgeon Stephen Maturin. Patrick O'Brian was a well-known English translator and novelist. The novelist was born as Richard Patrick Russ but changed his name after the WWII. Patrick O'Brian lived in Southern France with his wife, Mary. O'Brian writes historical and adult mainstream novels, short stories and stories for young readers. O'Brien was a well known French translator made more than 30 translations from French to English.
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...that the public is aware of the political agenda of the candidates they elect and owns up to his preference for politicians whose motives are out in the open do the redistricting than other “unelected and accountable ‘worthies’” do so. He thinks that there is no such thing as an unbiased district map, and that political preferences are built-in in some districts.
The third and last commentator discussed the threat of extremism posed by gerrymandering. He claims that when parties have safe districts party extremists get elected, to the disappointment and dissatisfaction of the American electorate with Congress. He explains that the massive disappointment is caused by these extremists who are often unwilling to agree...
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...Ego integrity versus despair Erick Erickson develops a developmental and life cycle of human development (Carducci, 2006). This model of explaining human development contains diverse stages that show the psychological and physiological dynamics. Ego integrity versus despair is a psychosocial stage in Erickson’s model of explaining life cycle and human development (Fry, 1989). According to Erickson’s psychosocial perspective, the ego integrity versus despair is the last stage of development in human life. This stage can be directly associated with the late adulthood features. It coincides with the age of sixty five years and onwards till death (Fry, 1989). This psychosocial stage has specific characteristics that explain...
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...PUTTING CHRIST LAST Putting Christ Last The world has always been at the verge of conflicts when it comes to the aspect of following Christ fully and total surrender in their lives. Majority of the population are weak in the area, even after the bible instructs as to seek first the kingdom of God the rest will follow. It is clear that the majority of the people first fulfil their heart desires, and then turns to Christ as the last option.
During His ministry, Christ did and met people of different kinds and personalities. For instance in Luke 9, he meets a man and tries to woo him to follow him. The man seems convinced, but he excuses himself to go and bury his father. In response, Jesus...
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...to shop smoothly, comfortably, safely and without delays caused by waiting in queues for space (KONE in brief, n.d, n.p).
Shared Values
The values shared at KONE are simple to understand and follow (KONE.com, 2014, n.p). The first one is Customer Delight. This entails ensuring that the customer receives the best services and working to exceed the expectations of the customers. KONE stays with their customers throughout its product’s life cycle to assist whenever the need to do so presents itself. Second is Energy for Renewal. The driving force of KONE Corporation is the desire to continue improving its operations. Third is Passion for Performance. The organization ensures that it keeps its word to both its customers and investors....
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...The last supper art
The art work commenced in 1495 and the main purpose of the art was to show the new look of the church. It was to show the renovations that had taken place at that time and the expectations to be seen taking place in the church. The visual elements in the art, leavened bread, fish, wine, and herb shows the unity, love and common interests of all. Cups, glasses, plates and wine are also some of the visual elements. Different reactions were seen in the art as an indication of discontentment from the disciples. This reaction from the disciples was after Jesus informed them of a traitor amongst them and so the disciples try to say their personal opinions at the same time.
The major...
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...The Last Judgment The Last Judgment is the greatest work of art of the famous Michelangelo, painted on the altar wall of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City. Unlike the earlier works of the master The Last Judgment doesn’t anthemise the powerful energy of God’s creation but describes the huge crash of the entire world as retaliation for all the sins done by humans.
In the fresco Michelangelo breaks with centuries of iconographic tradition and describes not the moment when the last judgment is being made and saints and sinners are being separated from each other, but the very beginning of the Judgment. Dreadful Jesus holds his hand up retributively, therefore the saints,...
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...Titian’s “Venus of Urbino” (1538) It was quite surprising to learn that the to the painting in question was given later. In addition to that, it was used as a justification for nudeness of the woman, making a connection to aesthetic beauty and sensuality. Indeed, drawing a nude woman might be seen as a challenge to the conventional morals, but if the painting is thought to depict a Greek goddess, such painting is found to be acceptable. If one takes a look at work of art in question, one will be able to notice that it is full of sensuality. It can be seen in every aspect of the painting: in the eyes of the woman, the way she lies etc. The author comes from the city of Venice which is famous for its long lasting tradition...
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...Summary of the Article The article is about the appreciation of Yuan against other currencies and starts with the news of recent slide in Yuan valueagainst US Dollar.
Author indicates that despite all the signs indicating towards economic trouble for China, it may continue to use its policies to further strengthen the Yuan however; the same may actually backfire given how the different economic factors are indicating. A stronger Yuan and higher interest rates in Chinese economy will continue to put pressure on the currency as capital inflows increase and financial liberalization kicks in. Author highlights the times when appreciating Yuan was a desired proposition for China to help the domestic consumption and rebalancing... of the Article...
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