The Bible Code -A Book Critique- Drosnin, Michael. ... Imagine that this writing of extraordinary prediction isn't locked away in some highly classified government facility, but rather hidden within the text of the best-selling book of all time. ... Is the information presented within the pages of this book the whole truth, or a fraction of a larger number of failed attempts to validate the codes? ... Not to be too critical of Drosnin, for he is very informative, but the average "its in a book so it must be true" reader is undoubtedly sucker-punched by the constant barrage of "proo...

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Dubois and Booker T. ... Many African Americans supported the program of Booker T. ... One of these voices was that of Booker T. ... In his famous Atlanta Compromise Address, Booker T. ... Many of Du Bois theories were in response to the writings of Booker T. ...

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It was this positive perception of the book which, in November 1998, encouraged the National book foundation to award Sachar with the Young Peoples Literature' award. ... Therefore, what makes the book such a success with both children and adults? ... According to F.R Leavis in his book The Great Tradition', a book can only deserve literary recognition if it has "serious, moral concern". ... Friendship and loyalty are two themes of the book which are recurrent within the plot. ... Despite the book being an enjoyable and educational read, the "serious, moral concern" of the book...

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It was this positive perception of the book which, in November 1998, encouraged the National book foundation to award Sachar with the Young Peoples Literature' award. ... Therefore, what makes the book such a success with both children and adults? ... According to F.R Leavis in his book The Great Tradition', a book can only deserve literary recognition if it has "serious, moral concern". ... Friendship and loyalty are two themes of the book which are recurrent within the plot. ... Despite the book being an enjoyable and educational read, the "serious, moral concern" of the book...

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Also, if there is no need to drive several miles to a library, walk the aisles looking for a book and to then stand in line to check out a book which can only be kept for a matter of weeks, then why put forth the effort? ... Time is better spent opening up a book and reading. ... When a person is reading an e-book, a mere swipe of a finger can advance the reader half way through a chapter or even a short book with ease. ... What will consumers do with a $300 dollar e-book reader if the e-book prices become unaffordable? When the internet is down, an e-book isn't accessible. ...

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However, I did have some excitement while reading this book. ... Also, in this chapter, I could understand this story not by reading the book, but by seeing the scene Ellis provided for readers. ... Even though I used my all imaginations, it was almost impossible to me to understand hidden stories and meanings of the book. ... Despite of the books invaluable quality, I did not enjoy this book but I had to suffer reading this hard book. Because of its difficulties, I used this book as a good sleeping agent (I have an ethics book that I am using as sleeping agent, but I think this book ...

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The author's many years of military service and experience are quite evident throughout the book and are most revealed through the twenty-two lessons learned and applied by Lt. ... The author carries this idea throughout the book and uses it as his main tool in teaching the audience the lessons and characteristics of being a successful leader. ... This book is recommended for military leaders at all levels, but particularly for new officers. Because of its rather unique layout and depiction the book would also be enjoyable to any reader. ...

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An Inconvenient Book by Glenn Beck and Kevin Balfe was written to illustrate how to take concepts that conservatives hold dear to their hearts and apply them to "solve the world's problems." ... The title itself is a play on the Al Gore book An Inconvenient Truth, which in and of itself sums up the purpose of the book. ... The book isn't so much a presentation of facts as a political commentary. Glenn Beck has a radio show full of talking points and this book isn't very different from that so the methodology is a sort of blend between autobiographical anecdotes full of his own ...

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The book talked about the different types of leadership such as visionary, coaching, affiliative, democratic, pacesetting, and commanding. ... The last part of the book talked about how to sustain the emotionally intelligent leadership at the individual level and how the keep it going at the organizational level. ... On the other hand, the readers need more examples to illustrate the points that the authors pointed out in the book. The way the book was organized, sometimes, was hard to follow and keep my interest. Despite the negativity of the book, I found this book is a valuable asset f...

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The Book of Daniel is a work based on the trial and execution of the Rosenbergs in the historical context of McCarthyism in the USA. The book makes a portrait of the "red-scare" and the American hysteria. ... History and fiction are put together all over the book. Despite the fact that Daniel is a fictitious character, the events reported in the book really happened at that time. The book makes reference, for example, to the red scare and the Vietnam War. ...

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The book consists of 7 parts, 8 chapters and 181 pages. The table of contents list the page numbers of chapters so it is easy to navigate this book to look for relevant information. ... The book explores the Aboriginal culture with a view to bring out its prevailing themes and foremost characteristics. ... In the first chapter of the book titled "Remodelling Society", the author immediately brings up the idea of assimilation and how badly the Aborigines reacted to it. ... (Healey, 1998) The author argues in the book that the Aboriginal community in general were harshly treated by Br...

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As the title may suggest, this book was written about the battle of Vimy Ridge, which took place on April 9, 1917. In this book the author, Pierre Berton, shows how civilians from Canada, a country without a military tradition, seized the best-defended German stronghold on the Western Front. The main thesis of the book, being suggested by Burton, is how Vimy became a turning point in Canada's relations with the world and in the image Canadians have of themselves. ... In Vimy, Burton also tries to emphasize that the book is more than just a nation finding itself. ... In the book, there are...

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Unconditional loyalty is ultimately the uniting subject of the book of Daniel. Verses five through nine in the first chapter of the book depict the forceful re-education of human beings by other human beings. ... It is hope and denial to abandon native ideologies that ultimately marks loyalty as a recurring matter in the book of Daniel. Through out the book of Daniel, the idea that one will eventually "enter the king's service" is implemented and persuaded from every angle; however, the king does not welcome the unintelligent and the ignorant at his service. ... Through this p...

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This is a very powerful book, and it has some powerful messages for the modern executive. ... This book focuses on five principles that enable one to manage others and especially oneself to get things done in a new and productive manner. ... Perhaps this is the best section in the book "executive decision-making", when to make a decision, about what, and what principles to apply. ... After reading this book, I realize the importance of the effective for any executive. ... I liked this book a lot, how's that for intellectual. ...

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For my book report, I chose to read "The Hound of Baskervilles," by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. ... This book took place in Baskervilles, which I'm guessing is over in London due to how the people talk and act. ... With all the things I've learned from the book their relation to society are all quite similar. ... I don't recommend this book because it's just really not an attention catcher it took me a lot longer then usual to read that small book because I had for force myself to read it. But everyone has different tastes in book so it could be for you if you like boring books...

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Robert Gellately tackles an interesting question in his recently printed book Backing Hitler: Consent and Coercion in Nazi Germany. Gellately writes this book in concern of how people could carry out the inhumane orders of there leaders. ... The book's content is organized through ten chapters, each covering a different theme. ... Not only does he vaguely ever talk about communism, but he very briefly mentions Jews in the book as well. ... I would not suggest this book to a person that is looking for a history lesson, since it disagrees with popular knowledge. ...

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One of Ellis' central intentions in writing the book was to demonstrate the early stages and tribulations of the American Government including its system. ... The book contains six different chapters, each describing a separate story. ... This book reaches out to those fond of American history. ... He manages a scholarly tone and has a subjective take on the events that transpire throughout the book. ... Ellis won the Pulitzer Prize in History for his book Founding Brothers in 2001. ...

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Abstract "The Book of Margery Kempe" will be discussed in such a way that the unfamiliar text will become familiar to the reader. ... Two different, unnamed priests transcribed and made revisions to the book. ... The use of anecdotes and dialogue in the development of her narrative prove to be effective in The Book. ... Near the end of "The Book of Margery Kempe," when her husband is aging, he has a terrible fall causing him to become handicapped. ... By reading "The Book of Margery Kempe," readers will have experienced many parts of her: as mother, wife, mystic, woman, and author. ...

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W. E. B. DuBois once stated, "The problem of the twentieth century is the problem of the color line." This statement summarizes a significant issue that most African Americans recognized and sought to change during this era. Although these leaders recognized that there was a problem, they strongly...

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The Book Thief written by Markus Zusak is a powerful novel following the life of Liesel Meminger during the harrowing years of Hitler's reign over Germany. The Book Thief portrays many heart wrenching themes, reinforced through strong symbols such as color, Hans' accordion, and books. ... The symbolism of color in The Book Thief was evident throughout the entire novel. ... Death states "Summer came for the book thief, everything was going nicely. ... Throughout the novel, The Book Thief, the presence of symbolism doesn't go unnoticed but several stand out due to how they...

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Consequently, the book review will draw attentions on dissimilar themes witnessed in the book such as domestic issues, place of women in the African society, parenting, childbirth, marriage, family relationship and poverty (Holloway& Bidwell, 2006). ... The book further draws attention to the challenges affecting women in the society. ... Through the book, it also comes to disclose that rape is also a common issue that faces women throughout the globe. ... The book further reveals the many problems affecting women in Mali. ... Incidences of cultural and social challenges came out in the bo...

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Book Review Greeley, Andrew M. ... The basis of his book is that though a large percentage of the United States population is Catholic, and most noticeably Polish, Irish, and Italian they are under represented in intellectual circles, if not in economic ones. He divides the book into 7 chapters, which deal with his idea of the three reasons that this prejudice exists: ignorance, residual bias, and inattention. ... Greeley is a respected scholar and upon reading his book it becomes obvious he is also a skilled writer. ... Besides these issues that he does not address, it is not to say t...

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The book has to main themes, "Remembering the Past" and "Reinventing the Present.... I really enjoyed this book. I chose this book because in class I had previously heard of a slave ship revolt but I was not certain if it was the Amistad revolt. ... In conclusion, I think the author, Iyunolu Osagie, did an excellent job in achieving her task based on her purpose of writing the book. ...

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He clearly identifies the problem and purpose of his book through the title, which states the connection between guns and crime, the two variables that are investigated throughout the book. ... The information and research that the book contains, supports the concept that more guns can deter many crimes such as larceny, armed robbery, and even rape. ... Analysis Lott's research for this book appears to be one of the most extensive studies ever done on this subject. ... This book could be used in a variety of teaching courses as it includes innovative research concepts and criminal p...

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Cultural Poetics is term Stephen Greenblatt uses in his book Renaissance Self-Fashioning, meaning the interpretation of literature as an essential element in the cultural creation of identity. ... Greenblatt claims that in order to understand More, you must take the "haunting perception" of "universal madness" very seriously and to understand the function a book, you must first understand the drama itself. ... Greenblatt states that Wyatt differs because he does not "give himself over entirely to the Word: theological self-fashioning-the power of the book over identity-cannot be long separa...

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