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Joseph DeGant's Halifax Windsor chair from 1810

Windsor chair created by furniture maker Joseph DeGant, circa 1810. The Windsor chair has a long history, and it traveled from England to North American in the 18th century.

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Learning theories and their classroom applications

The social cognitive theory suggests that learning takes place through self-regulatory systems. Students can be taught to self-monitor their own performance and behavior and determine for themselves whether they have done well or if improvement is needed.

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The multiple meanings and definitions of electricity

A form of energy which involves the flow of electrons is known as electricity. Electricity is one of the most widely used forms of energy and has become a basic part of nature.

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Enterprise Resource Planning systems for manufacturing and business coordination

The use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to manage the manufacturing and services processes with companies is one of the most critical areas of enterprise software there is.

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The digital divide in the United States and global disparities

The term Digital Divide refers to the broad disparities between income groups in terms of availability of information technologies including the Internet and related services.

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How ethical standards shape the evolving role of attorneys

Ethical Views Affect the Practice of Law? Over the last several years the role of the attorney has been an evolving one, as various court decisions and ethical standards determine how the law is practiced. Yet, beneath the surface their duties and responsibilities will vary.

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Naturopathy and herbology as complementary healing systems

The basic foundation of Naturopathy is in harmony with nature. It is a holistic medicinal philosophy using natural resources in order to achieve the perfect state of health and fitness.

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Critical thinking and decision-making in workplace management

Critical thinking is a process by which information is gathered, synthesized, analyzed as a guide to belief or action. Critical thinking is described as having two main components.

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Patricia Cohen's reconstruction of Helen Jewett's murder and life

Sexualized murder or men-women power relations had not yet found their place in anthropological or sociological discourse in the 19th century and hence Helen Jewett's received an easy acquittal despite vast circumsatantical evidence against him.

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Gender differences in anxiety disorders and sexual dysfunction

In Chapter 11 "Anxiety Disorders," author Teresa Pigott provides an in-depth review of the definitions and types of anxiety disorders.

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