The book Alternative Healing: The Complete A-Z Guide, written in 1993 by Mark Kastner and Hugh Burroughs, states that meditation techniques are used from various cultures around the world to reduce suffering and encourage healing. ... In the book, Meditation the Complete Guide, by Patricia Monaghan and Eleanor G. ... The 2001 book, The Beginner's Guide to Insight Meditation, by Arinna Weisman and Jean Smith, states the purpose of this form is to reach the highest level of consciousness to achieve divine enlightenment. ... Brian Luke Seaward cites in his book Managing Stress, a stu...

• Word Count: 1850
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• Grade Level: High School

Machiavelli asserts the belief that only Larenzo de" Medici, to whom the book is dedicated, can restore Italy's honor and pride. He wrote this as a practical guide for ruling. ... Some of his best subjects he brings up is regarding to the militia, liberality and niggardliness, and fear and love. ... The question is which is best liberality or Niggardliness? ... The Prince is a very good guide for any prince to stay in power. ...

• Word Count: 561
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Book Review of Control Theory ?... Most students in Glasser's studies agreed that if they were really persistent about doing there work that they would be better off. ... And in some cases have a completely different text book altogether. ... William Glasser wrote this book based on his own theories. After reading his two cents to the world I can truthfully say that he guided me to a whole new perspective towards the educational system, and the way that I live these ending years as a student. ...

• Word Count: 1318
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• Grade Level: High School

According to Donald Lopez, Senior Advisor to the director of the National Air and Space Museum, in his book Aviation a Smithsonian guide, people of that time tried to imitate birds. ... Later, the innovation of airplane changed the world. ... Though a bird's wings effortlessly provide all three functions, human flight could best be approached by studying and implementing each separately. ... Then, in World War I, aircrafts were introduced. World War I & II Aviation in World War I Began with reconnaissance flights. ...

• Word Count: 1526
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Nowadays, the best way to wake a heavy sleeping student is to softly whisper "Homework". ... Truly, homework must be one of the Seven Wonders of the World. ... My parents brought me into this world not to join the ranks of ordinary students. ... I was studying functional astrophysics with the Neo Jungian school of molecular studies then. ... I devoured book after book as my peers devoured calorie after calorie. ...

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The religion of Islam consists of five basic guide lines that the Islamic people live by. ... This trip is to Mecca, known to be the holiest city in the world to muslims. ... It became the 2nd largest religion in the world with 1.2 billion people. ... America houses 2% of the Muslims in the world, about 5 million. ... Lastly, The best of you is the one who is best to his wife. ...

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His son, Vincenzio, had been legitimized in a fiat by the grand duke of Tuscany and gone off to study law at the University of Pisa. ... Having his daughters sent to a convent seemed to be the best way for him to protect them. ... She accepted her father's judgment that God had dictated the Holy Scriptures to guide men's spirits, but wanted them to unravel the universe as a challenge to their intelligence. ... She made elixirs and pills to keep him strong for his studies and protect him from diseases. ... She transcribed his writings, copying over the "Dialogue concerning the Two ...

• Word Count: 1088
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• Grade Level: High School

There are three main components of a balanced literacy approach; reading, writing, and word study. ... During the reading workshop, I will first give a book talk then a mini-lesson. ... Lastly, in the reading workshop, I will do literature study. ... We will also discuss what I read and what type of book it is so that the children know. ... The readers' notebook consist of five sections; the reading list, the reading interest list, books to read list, the letters, and guided reading/book club. ...

• Word Count: 3469
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• Grade Level: High School

Watson as one of the best behavioral analysts of his time amid the twentieth century. ... Watson is generally known for his influences and incredible study in psychology and education. ... It is the most cited text in Scripture with regards to bringing up and guiding children. ... "The best blessing for the more youthful era is a decent illustration from the more seasoned era.... For example, a child is sitting on his dad's lap and glancing at a book. ...

• Word Count: 1373
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After graduating, Green enrolled at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio where he majored in English and religious studies; earning his BA in 2000. ... I wouldn't trade it for the world. ... He does nothing but writing "An Imperial Affliction " about being the guide mentor but his book affects Hazel and Augustus deeply.  It guides them as they navigate their adolescence and their illnesses. ... Kaitlyn Role - Foil Kaitlyn and Hazel were best friends before Hazel's illness. ...

• Word Count: 2713
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• Grade Level: High School

Wendy Lewis has been called "the Zagat guide to cosmetic surgery", yet she acts more like a Sherpa to this decidedly complex world, helping individuals locate Dr Right, arranging private nurses and post-surgery treatments and smoothing over any accompanying anxiety with her winning bedside manner. ... At the heart of the book is a recognition of the marked disparities between the New York and London sets. ... The best surgeon, she explains, is someone with an aesthetic eye (in her book, Welcome to your Facelift, Helen Bransford notes the importance of chic décor in a doctor's off...

• Word Count: 1996
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• Grade Level: High School

Rowling is a very mysterious book. ... Harry Potter is set in two worlds, the muggle and the wizarding world only separated by platform nine and three quarters. ... He is like a guide in Harry's life and leads Harry to making the right decision. ... One of these people is Hermione Granger who is possible the best friend Harry could ever have. ... Because she is so clever she could help Harry with his studies. ...

• Word Count: 1796
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The word testament means "witness," and Christians believe that the Old Testament contains the witness of God originally to the Jews, and the New Testament the witness of people who knew Jesus or were closely associated with events in the early church." (46) The Bible is the guide book for the Christian. ... Muslims study the Qur"an which is the writings of the profit Muhammad. ... Although divided on which book is correct the core beliefs and teachings of both religions are almost identical. ... Ahlul Bayt points out, "Repentance is the giving up of sin and is the best way of expressing ...

• Word Count: 2152
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These alleged explanations of the world and everything it contained were produced by Biblical studies and the Aristotelian system, which became standard Church doctrine. ... But, the higher Renaissance gave rise to new inquiries in reference to the physical world. ... "These scientific observers were surprised to find that their conclusions did not always match up with the accepted truths, and this finding inspired others to delve further into the study of the world around them."... Many new specimens were brought back from the New World and plants were studied extensively. ... Many of the ...

• Word Count: 2877
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Northern Caribbean University College of Education and Religion Department of Education MTED 201: Primary Mathematics Methods Factors that influence how children learn Psychological influences Professional influences Technological influences Language influences Societal influences ...

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Introduction I have always found the electronic world around me quite fascinating. And in this electronic world what fascinates me the most are the gadgets like spy-bots and control systems. ... Moreover the chapter electricity in our physics text book was quite interesting. ... The following questions guided me thinking during the initial stage of the project: 1. ... The chapter "electricity" from out physics book also helped me a lot during this project. ...

• Word Count: 2131
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Then I proceeded to click on Rays-World book Encyclopedia, and I printed that out. ... As a last resort, I asked the librarian where she thought the best place to look for manta rays was. ... This has made the island one of the best places to dive with the manta rays (Murphy 42). ... Learning all that I can about the marine life now will save a lot of time when I have to study them in college. ... The World book Encyclopedia. 1/1/00. ...

• Word Count: 1589
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• Grade Level: High School

The best way to rise above sin is to be loving, humble, generous, and righteous. ... A lot of Christians believe prayer is a time when God will "talk "to you and help guide you on the right path. ... The book is called the Tripitaka. ... They believe that wisdom is the key to enlightenment along with meditation and the study of the Tripitaka. ... He helps guide...

• Word Count: 1762
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Skeptical, questioning connected with the world, thirsting for information and change. ... Enhanced awareness of the world; deeper, broader thinking about problems and opportunities; a respect for the historical roots of and formal conventions of design; planning and diligent study are required to create interesting global web-site designs. ... White makes the best background. ... The best combination is one light and one bold. ... Launch The Launch Style book, training, and quality tests. ...

• Word Count: 1362
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What Good Parents Have in Common Your Simple Guide to effective Parenting My name is Doctor Ima Knowital, and welcome to my seminar entitled "What Good Parents Have in Common - The Seminar." ... Oh ok if your poor mothers not important no Sally you go study I"ll just read my Woman's Day for the third time because your father's too stingy to buy me the next issue- and so on. ... Lastly and most importantly I must stress to all parents that you should try your best under all circumstances to Make Your Children Proud of You. Here are some simple examples of how you can daily...

• Word Count: 1460
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Gilderhus, author of History and Historians and expert on the subject, states in his book "History as a field of knowledge is broad given that there are virtually infinite possibilities to history inquiry...you can fill in the blanks that's what makes history come alive is that you may seek to research your interests. " Professor John Ulloa, instructor of history and anthropology, states "History is like a multifaceted diamond. ... In the book we are reading, Major Problems In Latina/o History, the essay written by Pedro Caban, "Chicana/o Studies and Puerto Rican Studies to Latina/o Studi...

• Word Count: 2288
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His son Biff is lost in the world with no light, until the end, to find his vision of the "American Dream."" ... A less noticeable character in the play but still shows another view of success is Biff's best friend Bernard who takes on the saying "The meek shall inherit the Earth."" ... However this takes on two meanings in the book. ... The other meaning however is referenced several times in the book. ... As Bernard and Biff grow up, Bernard is the one that studies in school and works for his grades while Biff plays sports and cheats off Bernard. ...

• Word Count: 1159
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The time and place where the book was written is unknown, but probably it was written at mainland Greece, around 750 B.C. Date of first publication and the first publisher for the book is unknown. ... The Aeneid and Iliad stand at adjacent corners of the world's literature. ... Their paths would be guided not by normal order, and not by the consequences of their actions, but by the directing of fate. ...

• Word Count: 8864
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• Grade Level: High School

It evokes from one's mind as well what Edgar Allen Poe used to say --- the most beautiful thing in the world is "the death of a beauty". The other similar examples are enormous in this book such as the description of the roadside scenery on the way up to the mountain to study martial arts. ... It is a pure world of fairy tales and it is a dreamy land of oriental poets. ... After we have examined through the book, we find out that: "Vulgarity" is not the feature of The Woman Warrior. ... When the writer writes this kind of text, he tries his best to ensure its ready accessibility to hi...

• Word Count: 2060
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• Grade Level: High School

Beliefs About Learners and Teachers I believe that students learn best when they are introduced to multiple intelligences. ... As a teacher, you are always expected to do the best you can with relaying course materials to your students. ... Core Values and Guiding Educational Philosophy In becoming a teacher, I feel that my underlying purpose would be quite a few things. ... Students should always learn of the world's stability with the use of this structured study. ... I make my objectives clear and I connect the objectives with the world outside of the classroom. ...

• Word Count: 1466
• Approx Pages: 6
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• Grade Level: High School