According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, conviction is defined as, "a strong persuasion or belief, or the state of being convinced" (Merriam-Webster). ... This book also shows the best ways to lead and manage within any organization, Christian or not. ... This is a book that many see as very applicable to the culture of today and to the things that people value. ... He says, "Here, for me at least, are the two most important sentences in the book. ... Tim Challies is a book reviewer for world magazine, the co-founder of cruciform press, and a pastor. ...

• Word Count: 1373
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

In order to understand how the concept of free will is portrayed both in the novel and the book, the concept itself must be analyzed and then how it is portrayed in the book and the novel can be analyzed and understood. ... According to the Merriam-Webster (an Encyclopedia Britannica Company), free will is the ability to make choices that are not controlled by fate or God. ... In the book the concept of freewill is discussed in many places, from the beginning till the end. ... He sits next to him and tells him to give him his message and he grabs Trout's book and starts to read it. ......

• Word Count: 935
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

As stated by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, feminism is the "Theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes,"" (The Merriam Webster-Dictionary 280) and the second listed definition is "Organized activity on behalf on women's rights and interests."" ... In addition to the Etymological Dictionary, the reference book called Origins, by Eric Partridge, states that the word "feminism, -ist, -ize, come, perhaps with French encouragement, from femin, and femina- ( Partridge 207). ... In the monthly magazine Christian Science Monitor, Marilyn Gardner uses the word as follow...

• Word Count: 911
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Leisure was the act of doing something you enjoyed that was not work, for example, taking a vacation, reading a book or gardening. ... The first chapter of his book reveals that there are "moments when it is clear - if I have eyes to see - that the life I am living is not the same as the life that wants to live in me" Palmer, pg. 2. ... He in fact defines learning as a meaning-making activity" Merriam, pg. 319. "The process of transformative learning is firmly anchored in life experience" Merriam, pg. 320. ... Demographics, the global economy, and technology are three forces affecting ...

• Word Count: 1683
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

This book is a study of the Gnostic religion versus the Roman Catholic Church and other orthodox Christian sects. ... The book also explains what Gnosis is. Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines it as "esoteric knowledge of spiritual truth held by the ancient Gnostics to be essential to salvation." ... The book raises questions like whether God is male or female, and whether there is more than one God proven in the Bible. ... She explains in her book that the legal authority given by the Roman Emperors to the orthodox church eventually led to the lawful persecution of both the Gnostic sects a...

• Word Count: 660
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

In the book Animal Farm political allegory is shown. From the Merriam Dictionary, allegory means a symbolic representation. ... Throughout the book Animal Farm political allegory is shown in many ways. ... As the book goes on see how Orwell makes characters resemble real people. ... The meaning behind the book is that he is writing out of his feelings. ...

• Word Count: 711
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Well, in Merriam-Webster's dictionary there is not a word for social diversity as a whole, but broken down to social and diversity. Social in the Merriam-Webster's dictionary means: tending to form cooperative and interdependent relationships with others of ones own kind. Diversity in the Merriam-Webster's dictionary means: the condition of being diverse, variety. ... Upon farther research I found out what the top fifty baby names were for boys and girls in 2002 they are: Rank Male Female Rank Male Female 1 Jacob Emily 26 Austin Jasmine 2 Michael Madison 2...

• Word Count: 1507
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

The book that she is holding and reading can be the family's album since she is dreaming of the soft look that her eyes once had, "and of their shadows deep- (864), which she can see in herself in the photos. ... According to the Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, memory means "an image or impression of one that is remembered."" ...

• Word Count: 514
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

According to Merriam Webster, a symbol is "an action, object, or event that expresses or represents a particular idea or quality." ... The Conch is a very powerful symbol introduced to us from the very beginning and develops as we go further in the book. ... It was proven in the beginning of the book that the Conch is extremely significant to the group of boys. However, its power slowly deteriorates as the book progresses. ... However, as we move further into the book, it is shown that the almighty Conch begins to slowly lose influence on the boys. ...

• Word Count: 1467
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Vander Mey in their book Sociology of the Family: Investigating Family Issues it is where "an individual's self-concept reflects or mirrors what the individual perceives others in society think of him or her- (67). ... Perhaps that "becoming real or true by virtue of having been predicted or expected- as stated by Merriam Webster's Collegiate Dictionary is best interpreted, in simpler terms, as having something positive become real or come true from a pre-conceived notion or expectation ("self-fulfilling- 1061) rather than a negative one. ...

• Word Count: 1552
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

It is important that the term mental retardation be defined before continuing; the Merriam - Webster Collegiate Dictionary states Mental Retardation as being:" Sub average intellectual ability that is equivalent to or less than an IQ of 70, is present from birth or infancy and is manifested especially by abnormal development by learning difficulties and by problems in social adjustments". ... In the book entitled Mental Retardation by Mary Beirne-Smith, James R. ... Also stated in the book entitled Mental Retardation that little service if any was provided to people with special needs, it was ...

• Word Count: 1098
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

This book is one of the greatest resources available for insight into the Hindu religion. There are two main characters in this book, Arjuna and Krishna. ... Krishna expresses that detraction from this path of balance results in bad Karma, which affect a person's next existence (Merriam-Webster Dictionary). ... This book is a highly entertaining resource of the Hindu religion. ... In the book of life each character must play his or her part....

• Word Count: 1146
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

The Holy Book of Islam is called the Qur"an. ... Merriam-Webster dictionary (2001) has the following entry: 1 a : exertion of physical force so as to injure or abuse (as in effecting illegal entry into a house) b : an instance of violent treatment or procedure 2 : injury by or as if by distortion, infringement, or profanation : OUTRAGE 3 a : intense, turbulent, or furious and often destructive action or force b : vehement feeling or expression : FERVOR; also : an instance of such action or feeling c : a clashing or jarring quality : DISCORDANCE 4 : undue alteration (as of wording ...

• Word Count: 806
• Approx Pages: 3
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• Grade Level: High School

Culture, as defined in the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, is a: the integrated pattern of human knowledge, belief, and behavior that depends upon man's capacity for learning and transmitting knowledge to succeeding generations b: the customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits of a racial, religious, or social group c: the set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes a company or corporation. ... Dogbe's book, Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies: "the socially learned ways of living found in human societies it embraces all aspects of so...

• Word Count: 623
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Christianity is the religion derived from Jesus Christ (Merriam-Webster 166). ... Atheism is the disbelief in the existence of deity, or the doctrine that there is no deity (Merriam-Webster 59). ... As it is said in the book of Matthew chapter 10 verse 32-33: "Whoever acknowledges me before men, I will also acknowledge him before my Father in heaven. ...

• Word Count: 1592
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

(Merriam-Webster)) believe that every life has equal value (Foundation Fact Sheet). ... And somehow these animals have developed "morals " without a holy book. ... Many animal species, like the lions, follow a social code- one that they have created without a holy book. ... How can Christians pick and choose which scriptures are moral or which commandments to follow from the book he/she claims provides out moral codes? ...

• Word Count: 1315
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary it means, constituting or bringing about a major or fundamental change. ... She got a lot of her ideas from reading Richardson's novels, especially the book Sir Charles Gradison. The book "gave the woman of innocense the sheltered environment necessary ....realization of her full potential" (pg 12). ... I just do not understand why this has to be in the book. ... Book: Abigail Adams: An American Woman by Charles W. ...

• Word Count: 1735
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

The main protagonist portrayed in this book (Scout Finch) was based on her own life experiences as a child. ... Audience The author intended for young adults and people her age to read this book. ... He visits them every summer, and his main goal throughout the book was to get Boo Radley to come outside. ... Vocabulary Dictionary Reference: Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary Eleventh Edition 1.) ... Personal Response What I found most interesting in this book was the fact that Scout and Dill were 'engaged' to each other. ...

• Word Count: 1573
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, "Leadership," is defined as the act, capacity, and position to lead a group of people in an organization. ... Henry Mintzberg in year 1990 wrote a book called the, "Management: Inside our Strange World of Organizations," where he outlined ten management roles that can be used as framework to evolving as a strong competent leader. ...

• Word Count: 1422
• Approx Pages: 6
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One of the most prominent characteristics of the ancient Greek culture is value of perseverance, the "continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition"(Merriam-Webster). ... Even in the face of terror, Odysseus still executes a plan to escape and "ponder how to hurt him (Polyphemos) worst" (Book 9, line 343). ... (Book 5, 229-233). ... In book X, Odysseus and his men arrive on Kirke's island. ... (Book 10, 243-246) A beautiful voice of a monstrous goddess attracts the crew to Kirke's house. ...

• Word Count: 1591
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The American Psychological Association uses this book to set forth guidelines in the areas of: manuscript content and organization; idea expression; editorial style; manuscript preparation; and manuscript acceptance (American Psychological Association, 1994). ... Correct spelling can be found in the Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary. ... The American Psychological Association uses this book to set forth guidelines in the areas of: manuscript content and organization; idea expression; editorial style; manuscript preparation; and manuscript acceptance (APA, 1994). ...

• Word Count: 1360
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

As stated by the Merriam Webster Dictionary, the definition of a "genre" is a category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content. ... In the book, Winston Smith is a member of the totalitarian regime known as "The Party.... In 1984, Winston starts reading books, though illegal, this act still keeps that book from ever disappearing from existence since he can remember it. ...

• Word Count: 1020
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• Grade Level: High School

(World Book Dictionary) defines "euthanasia" as, "n. 1 a painless killing, especially to end a painful and incurable disease; mercy killing" ("euthanasia"). ... (Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary) defines "terminal" as, "having an illness that cannot be cured and that will soon lead to death" ("terminal"). ... According to (World Book dictionary), "cancer" is defined as, "n. 1 a very harmful growth in the body; malignant tumor. ... According to Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, "immune system", is ...

• Word Count: 2928
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Hospitality and Its Perversion According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the word "hospitality" is defined as "offering a pleasant or sustaining environment for guests." ... What should come next in a hospitality scene is the identification of the guest, but Homer noticeably omits it in Book IX of the Iliad. ... The element of exchange of information in Book IX of the Iliad is quite lengthy because it contains six long speeches: three arguments by Ajax, Odysseus, and Phoenix, which are each rebutted by Achilles. ... Other elements, such as offering a bed, giving gifts to the guest, and...

• Word Count: 1892
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

In the book, "The Scarlet Letter," Nathaniel Hawthorne creates a character who is so loving, passionate, and mistreated that the reader cannot help but feel badly for her. ... A fatal flaw is "a flaw in character that brings about the downfall of the hero of a tragedy" (Merriam-webster.com). ... The ultimate downfall of Hester occurs at the end of the book when she nearly leaves the town that caused her much pain and sorrow. At this point in the book, Hester's passion for companionship almost paid off for her, but, sadly, she was once again let down by Reverend Dimmesdale by telling her...

• Word Count: 1733
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate