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The evolution of medieval monarchy from Germanic traditions to English kingship

The monarchy was the primary form of government throughout the Middle Ages. This form of government is ruled by a single leader. Often, leadership is passed through traditional family lines to sons or daughters of the monarch.

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Dinty Moore's "The Accidental Buddhist" and American engagement with Buddhism

Being a widespread religion, Buddhism attracts numerous followers everyday, making it possible for more and more individuals to engage in studying it.

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Larson's three potential economic futures and strategic scenarios

The first potential economic future for Larson is that of a stable market and a state of monopolistic competition. Economic stability is likely in the Eurozone, where the temporary crisis in Greek debt is likely to stunt the economic recovery. Recovery in the U.S.

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Paradigm shifts in education and law enforcement driven by external forces

These include the subjects that are taught, the way the school system is structured, administered and funded, and in how classroom education is conducted. Even the concept of classroom education itself is part of the existing paradigm.

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Starbucks' social responsibility strategy and employee benefits impact

In America, there are those businesses that start with just a dream and become a cultural icon. One such business is Starbucks, who was able to create an entirely new experience for socialization and the way a company would interact with the community.

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Building brand equity through quality, service, and environmental stewardship at REI

Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) is the largest outdoor clothing and gear retailer in the United States. Besides named brands such as Adidas, Nike, Garmin, Banana Boat, and more, it does sell its own brands under REI or Novara.

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School-based support groups for adolescents with addicted parents

Gance-Cleveland, B. (2004). "Qualitative Evaluation of a School-Based Support Group for Adolescents With an Addicted Parent." Nursing Research. 53 (8): 379-86.

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General Motors and the rise of precarious contract workers

It is well-known that the American auto industry has been struggling. It is also well-known that the American Auto Workers Union (UAW) is one of the last unions to preserve high wages, strong retirement and good benefits for their members even though workers in other industries have seen falling…

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The relationship between IPA ESL learners' attitudes toward computer-assisted language programs and achievement levels

A student's positive attitude and motivation has often been found to be one of the most critical factors for learning success within computer-assisted language learning (CALL) environments.

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Defining fiction: features, authorship, and interpretation

What is Fiction? Defining fiction might initially seem to be a highly simple task, but when one examines the wide range of works that fall under the umbrella of the term "fiction," it becomes clear that this term is not quite as direct or clearly defined as is often thought.

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