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Abraham Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation's impact

As abhorrent as it may seem in the contemporary world, slavery as an institution has been part of human civilization since recorded history. In most cultures, a slave had more intrinsic value than precious metals.

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Self-knowledge and character transformation in Sophocles' Oedipus the King

The ancient Greeks cared a great deal about their pursuit of knowledge and although the truth was a concept that terrified many, it was viewed as a virtue that was critical in the making of a person. Knowledge ideas were examined through the use of theatre.

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The Reconstruction of the defeated South, 1863-1877

The confederacy was confronted by the defeat set upon them. This was a time to come to grips with the idea of a democracy and what it meant.

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Marketing video games: social, psychological, ethical, and political considerations

Marketing has changed dramatically during the course of the twentieth century, as mass media grew from an improbable pipe dream to a reality exceeding anyone's wildest imagination.

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Grammar learning strategies for 6th grade ELL students

The following lesson plan is intended for 6th grade ELL students. The lesson is designed to help students identify parts of speech, specifically referring to the identification of nouns.

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The ethics of celebrity endorsements and corporate social responsibility at Nike

The world is more transparent than ever before, as consumers demand that celebrities who espouse a given set of values actually live by them (Dodds, 2008).

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Critical analysis of cinematography and theme in Se7en

Film critique is not unlike literary critique in many ways. The ability of the director to reinforce the central theme of the film throughout the film is the key to maintaining the strength of the film.

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John Updike's "A&P" and its connection to Joyce's "Araby"

It was the traditional course that many authors took, and the examples are: "A&P," "The Death of Ivan Ilyich," "The Jilting of Granny Weather-all" and "Araby." All based on Joycean epiphany, and Boyle's Greasy Lake and John Updike's "A&P," belong to this genre.

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Emotional intelligence as a mitigator of workplace stress

Especially in a period where economic uncertainty is so high, unemployment continues to be a major problem, and savings for retirement and "rainy days" have been largely reduced or wipes out for many individuals despite careful planning, psychological stress can be a major part employment and the…

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Psychological theories and approaches to marriage preparation

Every one of us has to pass through a certain phase of life which involves either major or minor changes. One such phase is adulthood which involves changes not only in our Physiology, but our psychological patterns of thinking also undergo some predictable as well as abrupt changes.

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