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Michael Walzer's analysis of Exodus as political metaphor

Walzer, Michael. Exodus and Revolution. New York: Basic Books, 1985. Go down Moses, way down in Egypt land.

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Carrefour's expansion strategy and challenges in China

China is now a full member of World Trade Organization which means that the country can no longer impose the same restrictions on foreign businesses as it once did. However free trade doesn't mean Asia is an easy place to enter or to expand into.

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Globalization's impact on American culture and the Lenovo-IBM case

According to some, globalization is extremely bad for the American economy, because it "takes" jobs away from Americans and sends them to foreign countries, where workers will labor for far less in wages and benefits. At least some of these workers are exploited by long hours and low pay, as well.

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A beginner's guide to SQL Server 2005 Express databases

SQL Server 2005 Express Edition for Beginners is a video tutorial. It covers several different things that a person interested in learning about SQL Server Express databases might need to know.

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International reserves and energy consumption in developing economies

"International reserves, in this table, refer to total reserves minus gold. According to the IMF definition, "total reserves minus gold" consist of the sum of the country's foreign exchange, its reserve position in the IMF and the U.S. dollar value of SDR holdings by its monetary authorities.

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Gibran's evolving advocacy for Syrian poverty through metaphysical themes

Khalil Gibran influenced both western and eastern thought throughout his life. The life work of Khalil Gibran was focused on a central theme, stemming from an early life of poverty.

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European and Chinese global expansion efforts, 1400-1600

This work will examine the efforts of both the Europeans and the Chinese at global expansion during the period between 1400 and 1600.

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Portrait of a Thai immigrant seamstress and business owner

Was still working as she spoke calmly to me, slowly answering every question with calculated, yet strangely real and humble responses to my infiltrating questions. She sat there, sewing, like almost everyday of her existence, with no retirement in sight.

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Movement-based learning in early childhood physical education programs

developmental milestones to discuss how you would address the "movement as a basic need" in an early childhood education environment

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Teaching current events literacy through student newscast creation

Overview of activity, purpose of activity, rationale behind choice: Students are encouraged to read the newspaper regularly, to build a sense of civic obligation, to learn about current events, and to think critically about important issues.

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