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Of the many sources used to trace Shanghai’s rich history, Qiu Xialong’s Years of Red Dust presents a unique perspective as a fictional historical work comprising of several short stories over several years beginning with 1949. With each section in the latter half of the book, Xialong offers a short narrative which weaves a theme of Shanghai’s history during the reform and modern period. Specifically, the chapters “Confucius and Crab” and “Eating and Drinking Salesman,” illuminate the role of…

According to the Oxford English Dictionary (Oxford University, 2005), nation building is defined as the creation of a new nation, especially a newly independent nation, the encouragement of social or cultural cohesion within a nation. Mike Boit (2000) found that, apart from religion, sport is the only forum that brings people together for a common goal. He believes that sport could possibly succeed in promoting world peace. However Boit (2000), also states that in the past sport has been used as…

Adam Gilchrist also plays a great role as a leader in his life both in cricket ground as well in personal life. As a great leader he is doing a lot of thing for society such as motivating disabilities for example In August 2010, he introduced the Freedom Wheels program, an activity to give adjusted bicycles to kids with handicaps, a check for $20,000. He leads his team as a leader for achieving their goals in effective manner. Andrew Thorburn concept of leader is; he set the direction for their…

Reminiscing on the memories I hold dear of my family, tends to make me feel downhearted. It seemed that the days went faster than anticipated. All the moments my family and I shared have made me realize how much I miss the “good old days.” As I have developed loving relationships and lasting memories, I want to make sure that my children forge the same impressions. Just like I learned to work as a family and uphold tradition, I would only hope to do the same for the next generation. A vivid…

The second class that I was given the opportunity to shadow was Ms. Brown; a fourth grade teacher. The administrative personnel recommended her to me. They said that she is a great teacher and that I was going to enjoy shadowing her class. When I entered her class I felt a lot of positive energy coming from her and transmitting it to the students as well as to me. The classroom was small and there was little room to walk around, but the classroom was organized with a less clutter than the first…

Today I am a doctor, not by chance, but by choice: the choice I made to excel, to strive and to break the stereotype. I come from a small town with limited educational facilities, where going to high school, let alone a university is looked upon as shooting for the moon. Getting to medical school seemed like a fight against the big shots from the large cities with robust educational structures. I did not lose hope. I was driven by the energy to challenge my abilities. From improving my bad…

Galloping across an open green field is a big, brown, silky smooth, majestic animal known as a horse. I’ve been riding horses for four years and it has been the best four years of my life. They are fun to ride and teach you so many valuable skills you've probably never thought of. Horse will develop a strong loving bond for you and always stay loyal as long as they are treated well. Having a skill like horseback riding can benefit you in many ways because it is great core and leg exercise, you…

self-expression. The Bahamians are described as easygoing, friendly and welcoming people. Some people in the Bahamas love creating art. Most of the art is bright and full of color. Also in the Bahamas, they are very successful in sports such as basketball, cricket, and many more activities. In the Bahamas, when greeting new people they shake hands and make direct eye contact. They also give gifts, but only when they are invited into someone's home. If you invited someone to your house party or…

All I could hear were the crickets,and I saw phone flashlights running through the school. Before I could think twice I was all alone in the dark, creepy school. So, I texted one of my friends to meet me by the library. That we did,we got all the other girls so we could see if the…

look worried and frightened that they will not make it to the other side of the door. The sound effects of a cartoon xylophone were used almost like pointing out musically that the children are sneaking up on the Boo Radley house along with some cricket sounds illustrating that the mood of the scene is lonesome. The shooting of the gun introduces the presence of another person in the scene, portraying a different kind of danger coming toward the…