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  • Dark Elf Trilogy II - Exile

    Dark Elf Trilogy II - Exile

    R.A. Salvatore First Printing December 1990 - TSR 2000 Wizards of the Coast Exile Drizzt has regressed to a more primal state of mind, killing any creatures that are foreign to his home. It is a bleak existence, and he manages to slip out of the primal state thanks to his panther Guenhwyvar. Drizzt is a dark elf, and he lives out of contact with a city because he detests his fellows' dark beliefs and

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    Submitted: March 9, 2010 By: Monika
  • Pope John Paul II

    Pope John Paul II

    A Man Who Became Pope Karol, or Pope Jonh Paul II as we know him, was one of the most couragous men because of all the hardships he faced in his lifetime.In the movie we only saw a small portion of them because the movie stopped right as he became pope. I am sure he faced many many more while serving his term as Pope. Being from Poland, and being a Catholic made him

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    Submitted: March 9, 2010 By: Andrew
  • The Link Between Obesety and Type II Diabetes

    The Link Between Obesety and Type II Diabetes

    Diabetes is a devastating and potentially life threatening disease that affects thousands of Americans each year. The fact of the matter is that although it impacts the lives of thousands of people, there still remain questions about the disease that need to be answered. One of the hot topics of today’s scientific research is whether or not there is a link between obesity and type II diabetes. Type II diabetes is a chronic metabolic condition

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    Submitted: March 9, 2010 By: Jon
  • Book Summary of the Use and Abuse of Biology

    Book Summary of the Use and Abuse of Biology

    Part 1 Marshall Sahlins is one of the most prominent American anthropologists of our time. He holds the title of Charles F. Grey Distinguished Service Professor of Anthropology at the University of Chicago where he presently teaches. Marshall Sahlins', The Use and Abuse of Biology, is an excellent text, which attacks both the logical errors of sociobiology and its ideological distortions. His work focuses on demonstrating the power that culture has to shape people's perceptions

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    Submitted: March 9, 2010 By: Jessica
  • Sainthood for Pope John Paul II

    Sainthood for Pope John Paul II

    The man from Poland will be remembered as the "people's Pope." Respected around the world by both Christians and non-Christians, the reach of Pope John Paul II extended across the globe. His papacy is remembered by his tireless ecumenical approach to accommodate other Christian bodies as well as to forge a better understanding with the Islamic world. At his funeral, many non-Christian faiths were represented, including representatives from Judaism, Islam and Buddhism. John Paul II

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    Submitted: March 10, 2010 By: Wendy
  • Comparative Management Practices in China and the West

    Comparative Management Practices in China and the West

    Comparative Management Practices in China and the West It is true to say that globalisation is a two-way street. As international business and trade continue to grow, models of organisations and approaches to management are beginning to merge; nevertheless it remains imperative for firms to understand and govern across the myriad of cultural differences which still exist. These differences seem most apparent in China, where managerial values are deeply rooted in archaic and powerful culture.

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    Submitted: March 10, 2010 By: Stenly
  • Hinduism - Religions of the World - Hum 127

    Hinduism - Religions of the World - Hum 127

    Hinduism Michael Lane Mercer Western International University RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD HUM/127 JEFF HINELINE April 8, 2006 One of the oldest religions in the world, that is believed to be on record, is one that is often the one that has the following question: “Considering that Hinduism lacks a uniting belief system, what makes up the Hindu religion?” The answer to this question is very much like going into an art gallery and asking

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    Submitted: March 10, 2010 By: Max
  • West Vs.World

    West Vs.World

    West vs. World "Every age , every culture, every custom and tradition has its own character, its own weakness and its own strength, its beauties and cruelties; it accepts certain sufferings as matters of course, puts up patiently with certain evils. Human life is reduced to real suffering, to hell, only when two ages, two cultures and religions overlap." (Hermann Hesse.) It is difficult for any culture in the world to avoid the blending of

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    Submitted: March 10, 2010 By: David
  • Margaret Preston: Life Summary and Description of 3 Artworks

    Margaret Preston: Life Summary and Description of 3 Artworks

    Artworks: Native Flowers, Mixed Flowers and Implement BLue Margaret Preston was born on the 29th of April 18 in Port Adelaide. Throughout her career, she produced over 400 artworks applying diverse techniques such as etching, monotyping, woodcutting, stenciling and painting. She was both a painter, specializing in still life, landscape, and portraits, and a print maker. She is widely recognized as one of the most famous female Australian artists. Margaret studied art in Victoria and

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    Submitted: March 11, 2010 By: Kevin
  • Executive Summary: How Hr Makes a Company Money

    Executive Summary: How Hr Makes a Company Money

    Executive Summary How HR Helps the Company Make Money: Republic National Distributing Company of Kentucky Lindsay Blume (leblum01@louisville.edu) Management 305-02 Fall 2007 November 29, 2007 Introduction The purpose of this summary is to show how the human resources function helps the company make money. To support this basis, I interviewed Paula Boston on November 28, 2007. Mrs. Boston is the Human Resources and Payroll Administrator at Republic National Distributing Company of Kentucky. She has worked

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    Submitted: March 11, 2010 By: Mikki
  • Critical Summary

    Critical Summary

    Robert J. Samuelson, a freelance writer for “Newsweek” magazine believes that the present welfare system needs to be abolished for certain age groups, and that as a result, teenage pregnancy is on the rise. Either this writer is desperate or he just does not care what he writes about. I believe that Samuelson’s article displays non conclusive data for his facts, financial flaws, and severe racial issues, but what really infuriate me is that

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    Submitted: March 12, 2010 By: Monika
  • Was World War II Inevitable in 1939?

    Was World War II Inevitable in 1939?

    Was World War II inevitable in 1939? In the early hours of the 1st September 1939 German forces invaded Poland. 21 years after the end of World War I, the world had to face the beginning of another world war that should last 6 years. World War II was one of the most disastrous events in human history causing approximately 60 million deaths and destruction almost all over the globe (msn Encarta 2008). Winston Churchill

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    Submitted: March 12, 2010 By: Andrew
  • Fallacy Summary and Application Paper

    Fallacy Summary and Application Paper

    We can refer to the term “fallacy”, in a general matter, as an error in reasoning. The reason a fallacy is such a broad term is because it is different from just actually being wrong about something based on the facts. More specifically, a fallacy is an argument stemming from a statement (often referred to as the “premise”) that is made for a conclusion that does not have enough supportive foundation to be valid. There

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    Submitted: March 12, 2010 By: Wendy
  • Riordan Manufacturing Executive Summary

    Riordan Manufacturing Executive Summary

    Riordan Manufacturing Executive Summary Ryan Schnabel The University of Phoenix CIS 319 Computer & Information Processing Dave Karpinsky March 24, 2005 Executive Summary: As a Fortune 1000 enterprise, and an industry leader in the field of plastic injection molding, Riordan Manufacturing, offers state-of-the art plastics design capabilities through its facilities in San Jose, California; Albany, Georgia; Pontiac, Michigan; and Hang Zhou, China. Currently, Riordan’s COO, Hugh McCauley, and the executive team have requested changes to

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    Submitted: March 13, 2010 By: Andrew
  • Assess the Impact of the Development of Communications on the Settlement of the American West

    Assess the Impact of the Development of Communications on the Settlement of the American West

    'Assess the impact of the development of communications on the settlement of the West'. A vital factor in the communicational development of the West was due to the completion of the Trans-Adlantic Railroad, of which was completed in 1869. The railroad created a new leash of exsistance in American, how the once baron, urban land, now to be industrialized and inhabited by all those who seek a new life. The Railroad however spelt disaster for

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    Submitted: March 13, 2010 By: Kevin
  • What Challenges Faced the Tsar Nicholas II of Russia Between 1894-1917?

    What Challenges Faced the Tsar Nicholas II of Russia Between 1894-1917?

    Before 1917 in Russia there was one supreme ruler with full autocratic power, there were no elected policies by law and the tsar was seen to have been put into his position by god. Between 1894-1917 the tsar came under pressure generally not suffered by any of his predecessors. The opposition came from four main sides; The government and reform; the actual character of Nicholas II hindered his time in office, for example his outlooks

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    Submitted: March 13, 2010 By: Anna
  • Shoah Movie Summary

    Shoah Movie Summary

    The movie begins with Simon Srebnik going back to Chelmno, he is one of the two survivors. He was taken to Chelmno when he was thirteen, his father was killed in front of him, and his mother died in the gas vans. He was known throughout the camp for his agility and his beautiful singing voice. Before abandoning the camp the Nazis shot everyone, including him, in the head. He was left for dead, but

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    Submitted: March 14, 2010 By: Steve
  • Summary of Judaism

    Summary of Judaism

    Judaism is the World’s eleventh largest religion with around fourteen million people. Judaism is also one of the first recorded monotheistic faiths as it laid the groundwork for Christianity and Islam. Judaism is divided into three branches: Conservative Judaism, Reform Judaism, and Orthodox Judaism. Judaism is an Abrahamic religion like Christianity and Islam. Judaism has had a great impact on the World even though they are somewhat small compared to many other religions. Around

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    Submitted: March 14, 2010 By: Monika
  • Romeo & Juliet Basic Summary

    Romeo & Juliet Basic Summary

    Montague servants confront Capulet noblemen in a street and the start a sword fight. It is broken up by the Prince who says that they next person to fight shall be killed. Benvolio confronts Romeo about him not being present at the fight in the street. Romeo tells Benvolio about Rosaline not liking him. Romeo is depressed. Romeo and Benvolio see guest list to a Capulet party and see Rosaline's name. Benvolio suggests Romeo get

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    Submitted: March 14, 2010 By: Yan
  • The Meaning of Freedom in the Age of Emancipation Summary

    The Meaning of Freedom in the Age of Emancipation Summary

    In the beginning of Eric Foner’s essay, he talks of how devoted Americans are to their freedom. Different titles, for example, on history textbooks suggest just this: Land of the Free and The Rise of American Freedom. People on the outside of America looking in find this astonishing. The pride that is shown by Americans is outrageous to people that do not know what freedom is or people who have some freedom don’t see what

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    Submitted: March 15, 2010 By: Yan
  • The Unsung Heroes of World War II

    The Unsung Heroes of World War II

    THE UNSUNG HEROES OF WORLD WAR II During World War II America went through many changes, some of the changes left a great impact on American Society, even until today. According to Christopher Paul-Moore, the son of a veteran of World War II, “I received my father’s World War II military war service record on the afternoon of September 11, 2001 and so my thoughts about black patriotism and World War II got pushed

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    Submitted: March 15, 2010 By: Venidikt
  • How the West Was Won

    How the West Was Won

    The Early American Colonies We have been one nation for so long that it is hard to imagine a major difference between the thirteen original colonies. After all a quick glance at a map of these thirteen original colonies will tell you that they all where established along the East Coast and where most generally located on a river or body of water. What is strange about this is just how different each of these

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    Submitted: March 17, 2010 By: Vika
  • Summary of Defending Against the Indefensible

    Summary of Defending Against the Indefensible

    In Neil Postman's "Defending Against the Indefensible", he suggests that our society has been culturally brainwashed. Therefore, Postman has given us seven key elements of critical thinking to help us understand the English language and avoid the manipulation of language: definition, questions, simplicity of words, metaphors, reification, style and tone, and the non-neutrality of media. Postman's first principle is that a definition is only a means of helping us achieve our goals. Definitions do

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    Submitted: March 18, 2010 By: Bred
  • Thngs Fall Apart Full Summary and Analysis

    Thngs Fall Apart Full Summary and Analysis

    THNGS FALL APART FULL SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS Chapter 1 Summary: We are introduced to Okonkwo, a great man among the Igbo tribe, well known in the nine villages and beyond. In his youth, he became famous when he defeated Amilinze the Cat, a great wrester. He is a formidable man, stern and intimidating in appearance; when angry, he stammers. The stammer makes him angrier, and he uses his fists. He has a hot temper. He

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    Submitted: March 18, 2010 By: Wendy
  • Tess of the D’urbervilles-Summary of Part I

    Tess of the D’urbervilles-Summary of Part I

    Tess of the d’Urbervilles Chapter I The scene begins with a middle-aged peddler, named John Durbeyfield. Making his way home, the man encounters Parson Tringham, who claims to have studied history. The Parson tells Durbeyfield that he is of noble lineage, the d’Urberville family, and his family has prospered for many generations until recently. Tringham tells his him however that this heritage comes from such a long period of time ago that it is

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    Submitted: March 18, 2010 By: Victor