Executive Summary BookTrader was created by four former college students from Eastern Washington University. ... Students will not be actively seeking books for the current quarter but students might list older books. ... They also have the option to give their books away for free. ... They can also get rid of books that they don't want anymore. ... Many stores believe that given students' demand for used books, these percentages would be higher if more used books were available. ...

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In the 1st 50 years of the 20th Century, it came to pass that revolutionary turmoil in the name of social progress brought humanity to the gates of destruction. Out of these flames of war arose several huge Political systems that bestrode the globe. One of these, the Union of Soviet Socialist Rep...

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Songs and rhymes are used in Tolkien's books to forward the plot. Songs that Tolkien writes in his books also suggest the telling of the history of Middle-Earth. ... The songs and rhymes in Tolkien's books have exceptional quality to them. ... Since he made up his own languages he used them wisely to enrich his books and gave the books something to be remembered for a very long time to come. ... I'll begin with a somewhat brief (I promise nothing) summary of the book, The Two Towers. ...

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Chapter Summaries Chapter 1 In the first chapter of "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger, the narrator, Holden Caulfield, tells us quite a few things about himself and his family. He has on brother that is in the movie writing business and as far as his parents are concerned we find out...

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(Brief Summary p. 1 )" Ayn Rand was born in Russia in 1905 and moved to America when she was 21. ... One of the most controversial thinkers of the twentieth century, her books sell over 300,000 copies each year (Peikoff p. 2). ... They read old books that they find and learn how to say the new word "I". ...

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Summary of Rebecca Rebecca's narrative takes the form of a flashback. ... Baker - A London doctor who saw Rebecca the day of her death Frith - The butler at Manderley Clarice - The heroine's maid Jasper - One of Maxim's pet spaniels, and the heroine's favorite Chapter 1-4 Summary Rebecca begins with the sentence, "Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again." ...

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The goal in this paper is to show how Bragg has developed his unique style and tone using voice, rhythm, and cohesion in his numerous magazine and newspaper articles, and in his six published books. ... Bragg's storytelling, especially as it relates to his books, suggests that he indeed chooses subjects he must write about - his experiences and his people. Most of Bragg's magazine articles are light and humorous; however, his books, though sometimes interjected with homespun humor, are anything but light. ... One of his most poignant books is called The Most They Ever Had. ... (web...

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"Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again." Is the famous quote to start off Daphne du Maurier's top selling novel Rebecca. The quote sets the tone for the whole book. The narrator, who never receives a name, is a poor girl who meets a wealthy young man at a hotel where she works and they hit it off quickly. After a few short weeks of knowing each other, the man, Maxim de Winter, asks for her hand in marriage, she accepts and he brings her to his estate called Manderley. ...

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Northanger Abbey is a novel that is about more than a girl who is looking to find a husband. Its author Jane Austen is able to create a type of gothic parody that through out the novel is integrated into the characterization and able to show the realities of a young girl growing up in a complicated...

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He does not have a computerised system in his shop and all work is done on several books. He has three books. ... As all the work is done on books, in hand writing, it is not always clear to read the information put down. Sometimes this is due to wear and tear of the books, or because of liquid spillage on the paper etc. ... Books are sometimes misplaced and can be hard to find at times. ...

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report analyses the major safety issues and factors concerned with the ever-growing industry, Digital Business' (formally known as electronic commerce). ... SCOPE The scope of this report is bounded to a general research of the vulnerability and invulnerability of Digital Business worldwide, and how it relates to many safety issues (as earlier identified in the executive summary). ... Many useful books which were found, delved with the topic of computers', e-commerce' and computer crime' which contained much relevance to this report. ...

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His published books include America Needs Human Rights (Food First Books, 1999), World Hunger: 12 Myths, Second Edition (Grove Press, 1998), Agroecology (McGraw-Hill, 1990), and A Cautionary Tale: Failed US Development Policy in Central America (Lynne Rienner, 1996). ... She is the co-editor of America Needs Human Rights (Food First Books, 1999). ...

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The summaries in this paper examine several unique and sometimes conflicting perspectives that, taken together, give the reader of Native Son a deeper understanding of the novels purpose. ... I read Black Boy in high school and was fascinated at how new and alien the books perspective was, and wished that I could get a deeper understanding of the theme. ... The two books also share common ground in that both give a view of the emotional experience of a killer as he commits his crime and stands trial. ... Comes to the conclusion that Native Son, being one of Richard Wright's early book...

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Course Description 1101 ENGL 1101 English Composition I (3-0-3) 3 semester credit hours. A composition course focusing on skills required for effective writing in a variety of contexts, with emphasis on exploration, analysis, and argumentation, and also including introductory use of a variety of res...

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Effect of Computer Usage to the Academic Performance of the Selected Senior Students INTRODUCTION Video games have come a long way since today's adults sat down at a computer to play Pong or Donkey Kong. The newest-generation gaming consoles are as powerful as personal computers, and can accompl...

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Though some may limit its borders to the pages of the first four books of the New Testament, the full meaning of the gospel will tear down these walls with the clear teachings of all Spirit-moved men. ... "# Summary Comments Regarding Etymology Despite the notion that etymological research is not one of the most exciting aspects of Bible study, these things are still important. ...

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Part II: Review of the Literature A) Summary In a paper which looked at gun control and firearms violence in North America, Robert J. ... Moreover, Canadians are exposed to American television (both entertainment and news programming) and, Canadians and Americans read many of the same books and magazines. ...

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The success of his books enabled Green to resign from "Booklist" in order to write full time. ... Plot Summary The story is about a 16 year old cancer girl, Hazel Grace Lancaster who meets Augustus Waters who has lost his one leg because of cancer in a Support Group. ... I just want to stay away from people and read books and think and be with you guys because there's nothing I can do about hurting you; you're too invested, so just please let me do that, okay? ...

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Major Works Data Sheet Title: Julius Caesar Author: William Shakespeare Date of Publication: Julius Caesar was written in 1599 and it was most likely one of the very first plays to be performed in the new Globe Theatre. Although the writing of the play came much earlier, the play was not...

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I confess that as a citizen of Canada I take a great deal of our personal freedoms for granted. It is difficult to avoid. I grew up without a fear of dedicating myself to the wrong religion or political party. I was never faced with certain death when it came to any of the personal decisions I made....

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Abstract: The traditional way of teaching reading affects the students' reading ability. This paper analyses its disadvantages and gives some suggestions and measures from different aspects. They are vocabulary, reading habits, reading skills, outside reading and also the psychology of the current students Key words: vocabulary, reading habits, reading skills, outside reading and also the psychology of the current Èz ∘ÎÃšÄ ¶Ã ½ÌÑ ÖÐÌá ¸ßÑ É µÄÄ ¶ÃÄÜÁ ÁéÑÅ ÖÐÎ...

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I. THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND INTRODUCTION The profession of nursing is a combination of art and science dominated by the idea of service in which certain principles are applied in the skillful care of the sick or health education of the healthy with an appropriate relationship with the patient, the physician, and the whole health team. It also has equal concerns regarding prevention of illness, care of the dying, and conservation of health. Skillful care is required to maintain the indivisibility of the human being, which is the basis of holistic health - an approach that considers t...

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Upton Beall Sinclair, Jr. was born on September 20, 1878 and became an American author who wrote close to one hundred books in many genres. He achieved popularity in the first half of the twentieth century, acquiring particular fame for his classic muckraking novel, The Jungle that was written in 1...

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Plot Overview IN THE STREETS OF VERONA another brawl breaks out between the servants of the feuding noble families of Capulet and Montague. Benvolio, a Montague, tries to stop the fighting, but is himself embroiled when the rash Capulet, Tybalt, arrives on the scene. After citizens outraged by the constant violence beat back the warring factions, Prince Escalus, the ruler of Verona, attempts to prevent any further conflicts between the families by decreeing death for any individual who disturbs the peace in the future. Romeo, the son of Montague, runs into his cousin Benvolio, who had earlie...

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, the newsletter of the American Pastured Poultry Producer's Association, with several articles on field pen design: "Creative Pen Designs" addresses Joel Salatin's view of the common modifications, and "Portable Pens Compared" is an excellent summary of the experiences of different producers using pastured poultry field pens. ... Extension publications and small-scale poultry production books are good sources of information on lighting for pullets and layers.) ... There are many Extension publications and small-scale poultry production books that describe how to build simple coops...

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