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Peter Elbow's techniques for mastering the writing process

Elbow, Peter. Writing with Power: Techniques for Mastering the Writing Process. 2nd ed. New York, NY: Oxford University Press, USA. 1998. Print. This book speaks to those who wish to write as a career or a hobby.

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Queensland tick typhus: transmission, symptoms, and treatment

The illness known as "Queensland Fever" is also commonly referred to as Queensland tick typhus (QTT) and is resultant of the patient's contraction of the organism Rickettsia australis, which is transmitted through the bite of one of two types of ticks, either the Ixodes holocyclus or I.

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Ethnic conflict and the dissolution of Yugoslavia

Nations formed through the combination of multiple ethnic cultures are often plagued by occasional disruptions due to differences between the cultures. The nation of Yugoslavia, however, formed through the combination of four major ethnic groups, Serbian, Croatians, Slovaks and Montenegro.

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Moral arguments against embryonic stem cell research and human dignity

Stem cell research is a great debate subject, particularly for government representatives who are seeking reelection.

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Linux distributions and enterprise server adoption

Linux continues to redefine the operating system landscape and is having a very significant effect on enterprise computing globally today.

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Teacher implementation barriers to positive behavior support

Chitiyo, M. & Wheeler, J. (2008). Challenges Faced by School Teachers in Implementing Positive Behavior Support in Their School Systems. Remedial & Special Education, 30(1), 58-63.

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Human resources management in Japan and the United States using Hofstede's cultural dimensions

The most important resource that companies can exploit in order to gain competitive advantage is represented by human resources. Although technical and financial resources are of extreme importance to companies' development it is the human resources that generate value.

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Organizational structure as moderator of justice perceptions

Organizational structure is a widely studied subject in business literature. It is defined in simple terms as the way organizational members interact with each other. It is believed that organizational structure plays a very significant role in organizational performance.

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Security vulnerabilities and capabilities in web-based teleconferencing systems

The pervasive adoption and reliance on the Internet as a viable platform for enterprise communication and collaboration has led to rapid growth of Web-based teleconferencing. This growth has not been without risks however.

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Carolina Swag: eco-friendly cruiser competing with Harley-Davidson

The core reason for choosing a hybrid vehicle is that it minimizes the emission of carbon dioxide which helps in lowering the air pollution.

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