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There are numerous comparisons and contrasts between Native American literature and Puritan literature. Both cultures placed some value on work. Puritan literature, which mirrored their simple lives, was written in a straightforward manner, whereas Native American literature was adorned with vibrant expressions that depicted life in the wilderness. While the Native Americans led unhurried lives,…

During the middle ages, both Japan and Europe experienced similar effects of agriculture, social classes, and lack of power from their respective kings/emperors. However, there were significant differences in the role of women and the beliefs surrounding warriors. For instance, in Europe, knights followed the code of Chivalry, while in Japan, samurais adhered to the…

Northeast India gets the highest rainfall in the country and its thick and extensive forests give birth to huge rivers. With a view to tapping the hydro power potential of these rivers, a nexus of policymakers, technocrats and contractors have mooted plans for the construction of dozens of dams. In the process, however, little regard…

From a western perspective, the area of the world known as the Middle East decidedly lacks a number of the freedoms that are present in the United States and Europe. This sentiment is effectively summed up in the following excerpt: “Freedom of the press, a concept touted in much of the Western world, is sadly…

Summary The hypothesis of the study was to explore the acceptance of concept of flexible work in emerging economies as China and envisage how it is providing a greater work life balance to Chinese workers. While emergence of flexi work is a Western concept, it has found great acceptability in China over the years. A…

The text that captured my attention was “Country Lovers,” a tale set on a South African farm depicting forbidden love, written by Nadine Gordimer in 1975. What intrigued me about this story was the relationship between the affluent white protagonist, Paulus, and the black enslaved character, Thebedi. Growing up together, Paulus bestowed upon Thebedir various…

What natural (physical) features of the Ganges-Brahmaputra drainage basin make Bangladesh vulnerable to river flooding each year? The deltas of the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers in South Asia flood on a seasonal basis. The flooding keeps the soil fertile because the rivers deposit silt which forms fertile soil each year. Partly because of the flooding,…

Introduction China Eastern Air Keeping Company ( CEA ) is one of the three major air hose companies in China, which headquartered in Shanghai. At the terminal of September 2012, China Eastern owned entire assets of about 108.5 billion RMB, which included more than 400 big and moderate-sized and had over 60,000 employees. ( CEA,…

Amidst the growing hysteria of 2012 and other apocalyptic theories supervolcanoes are a growing topic of today. These mammoth sized volcanoes have plagued Earth’s history for millions of years causing numerous mass extinctions. The question then arises: will humans be next? By studying the Earth’s explosive history and analyzing how supervolcanoes impact ecosystems we can…

Have you ever unfairly judged someone based on their identity or appearance? Have you ever experienced a negative incident and searched for someone or something to blame, only to realize that no one was responsible? Natural disasters cannot be blamed on anyone, but during these times, emotions can intensify and unjust blame may be placed…