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Accelerated Reader's effectiveness in improving fourth grade reading comprehension

According to readingonline.org, the Accelerated Reader program is used in one-third of the schools in the United States and has more than 25,000 titles for students in grades K-12 to choose from.

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Neurobiological mechanisms of pair bonding in prairie voles and primates

Pair bonding is the fundamental process that influences evolutionary selection in monogamously inclined species. As such its importance cannot be understated in any evolutionary model.

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Poe's masterful use of atmosphere and symbolism in two short stories

Poe's style, while not unique, is extremely masterful in creating various literary atmospheres and eliciting emotional reactions from readers.

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Martin Scorsese's documentary on American film genre and directorial iconoclasm

The documentary A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese through American Movies is an impressive exploration of American cinematic history.

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Anna Mahler: Spanish professor bridging Southern and Latin American literature

She may not walk around barefoot, but Anna Mahler does like to hold classes outside on sunny days. The second-year Spanish professor comes to Emory from Alabama via the University of Pittsburgh.

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Socioeconomic status and educational disparities in American schools

The sad truth is that in America, socioeconomic status has a direct effect on the quality and availability of an education, even in the primary and secondary schools.

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Hewlett Johnson's economic theories: Soviet utopia versus unemployment solutions

I do not agreed with the first Johnson article "The Socialist Sixth of the World," but the piece "The Impact of Unemployment" has more merit. The article describing the Soviet Union as some sort of workers' utopia is riddled with faulty assumptions.

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Reducing youth crime in Basildon through drug abuse intervention

The percentage of youth offenders in the UK has skyrocketed in the recent years. One of the main reasons for this saddening statistic is the increase in the number of drug/alcohol abusers among the youth.

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Plato's conception of justice and virtue in the Republic

One of the most important concepts that Plato deals with in his book "The Republic" is that of justice.

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Hazardous materials exposure risks for fire service personnel

Hazardous Materials on the Fire Service. Effects of Hazardous Materials on the Fire Service.

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