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Omar Khayyam's mathematics, astronomy, and poetry

Omar Khayyam was a medieval Persian mathematician/astronomer who settled in modern-day Uzbekistan. Popular in the 11th century for his algebraic proofs, he became popular in the 19th century for his poetry -- thanks to the translations of Edward FitzGerald.

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Offshoring IT jobs and financial industry employee outcomes: a correlational analysis

Jobs Overseas and the Effect it has on Employees in the Financial Industry: A Correlational Study Global changes in the banking and financial sectors have cause flow of not only work but finance to countries that were unreachable like China and Indian have opened markets globally owing to the…

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Communication barriers and cross-cultural misunderstandings in practice

The author defines communication as "the transmission of meaningful information from on person or group of persons to another person or group of persons." These messages generate "shared attitudes, values, beliefs, feelings, or behaviors between the sender and recipient" (p.8).

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Racial prejudice and child abuse in Marc Forster's The Kite Runner

The movie "The Kite Runner" is based on the novel authored by Khaled Hosseini. Marc Forster directed the movie in 2007. Kite Runner story revolves around two boys seen as flying kites in the beginning of the movie. Amir flies kite very well and his friend Hassan accompanies him.

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The Mental Measurement Yearbook and substance abuse assessment instruments

Over several decades of development, tests have been playing essential roles in decisions made by people and decisions about other individuals, institutions and agencies. One should select a test vigilantly in order to achieve definite results.

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William the Conqueror and Norman achievements in medieval England

The battle of Hastings is so compelling to retell, yet characteristic in the historical development of England. Before the battle of Hasting, there were other battles fought by different groups that were trying to invade and conquer the native England.

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Bhakti devotion and its role in modern Hindu practice

When discussing Hinduism, it is always important to keep in mind the scope of Hinduism. Hinduism is the majority population in India, where about half a billion people practice the religion. It is a minority religion, elsewhere, but not an insignificant one.

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How the American Revolution fulfilled its promises of social change

social, economic, and political changes the country as experienced since 1783 are fulfilling the promises of the Revolution?

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Divine authority and devotion in Genesis and the Bhagavad Gita

Similarities between Christianity and Hinduism are often acknowledged. Part of what is similar to Christian teachings is found in the Bhagavad Gita and revealed by Krishna, the supreme god of Hinduism. God is, in Christian belief, the creator of the world and the Supreme Being.

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Consumer decision-making styles and cultural orientation in Singapore

The consumption style of consumers alludes to the mental approach or orientation a purchaser has towards settling on decisions.

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