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William J. Donovan's vision and strategic leadership of the OSS

The stakes were never so high and if things had gone just slightly different, the outcome of the Second World War might have been drastically different had it not been for the clandestine work of William J.

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The London smog of 1952 and the Sandoz fire of 1986

The world in which we live has become increasingly industrial, technological, and digital. As such, many hazards present themselves in terms of phenomena such as pollution and its effects. As a result, unforeseen events might occur that result in low-intensity crises.

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Evaluating eLearning: assessing effectiveness and implementation in higher education

Bassoppo-Moyo, T.C. (2006). Evaluating eLearning: A Front-End, Process and Post Hoc Approach. International Journal of Instructional Media, 33(1), 7.

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Domestic violence: causes, victims, and prevention strategies

Domestic violence is now considered a major crime and a serious health hazard. Roughly 2 to 4 million women are reported to be domestic violence victims each year. Technically, anyone can be a victim or an abuser as neither has no definite or consistent profile.

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Paul Chance's "Learning and Behavior": psychological mechanisms for environmental adaptation

Paul Chance's book Learning and Behavior provides students and teachers with some intriguing and interesting ideas in learning about the psychology of learning.

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Constantine's legalization of Christianity and its long-term consequences

With Constantine legalizing Christianity and Christian worship with the Edict of Milan, Christianity became a recognized religion in the Roman Empire.

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The marketing mix framework and new product development strategy

The development of an effective marketing mix is critical for being able to stay competitive in the turbulent global markets that companies compete in daily.

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Essential elements and provisions in construction contracts

Composing a contract is an important part of any project. The terms within that contract determine what exactly needs to be done, how much time is available for work to be done, who is liable for any damages, and all information about payment and payment schedules.

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Sudan's civil conflict and international peace-building efforts since 1993

The African continent is seen nowadays as being one of the most volatile regions in the world. Despite its enormous natural and human potential, it fails to take advantage of the resources at hand and continues to be a security threat at a regional level, as well as at a global one.

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American perceptions versus global views of the United States

People Hate America? At the heart of this book seems to be not so much why people actually hate America, but how the American people are not as in tune with the reality of life in other countries as they claim to be.

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