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Herod the Great: kingship, opposition, and Hellenistic rule in Palestine

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The Weimar Republic's constitutional foundations and political fragmentation

After World War I, the German nation and its people were devastated. The public was led to believe that Germany was going to win the war, and it looked forward to a much- improved socio-economic climate. Instead, the war was lost and the country was facing a very dreary future.

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Managerial cross-cultural interaction in the Dominican Republic and the United States

In the United States, management values, beliefs and attitudes have undergone a gradual shift away from the simplistic stance of planning, organizing and directing.

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Strategic analysis of Waste Management's market position and competitive capabilities

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Electronic Cigarettes International Group's strategic positioning and market expansion

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Strategic management: vision, mission and value statements

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Professional development curriculum for re-entry student instructors at West Chester Shelter

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Bass Pro Shops' international expansion into Brazil, South Korea, and Australia

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