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transformed into a flourishing Hellenistic city with new innovations. In order to preserve both Greek and Egyptian elements, Greek and Egyptian roots are embedded in every aspect of society, which was reflected in the architecture, particularly the Library of Alexandria, art, science, religion, and much more, proving Alexandria to be the new Hellenistic cosmopolis. The establishment of Alexandria is a key…

The library has a big sign on the door saying it is closed during den, but if a student is working on an assignment in den and needs to print it, they should be able to print to the library and go get it. Since not every classroom has a printer, students should be able to print assignments to the library that need to be turned…

initiative would transform schools into machines focused on creating children who are only taught skills necessary to pass a certain test. Dickinson, G., Kimmel, S., & Doll, C. (2015). Common core and common good: Educational standards and the future of libraries.…

to the United states they were treated horribly they were even seen as “racially inferior” by the native born Americans.” (University library open collections program, Chinese exclusion act). The Chinese exclusion act followed in 1992 which was signed by President Chester an Arthur. This act stopped all Chinese immigration for 10 whole years. (University library open collections program, Chinese exclusion act) As if it wasn’t insulting enough for a whole race to be restricted to enter the…

years, Tally went through garage sales, bookstores, and libraries, all to be left on the counter waiting for someone new to take her. Tally was a large red book that had a long pen mark down the middle of her cover, her insides had small rips and tears, and creases that most didn’t like. Although she always stayed on the shelf, she always found something to brighten up her day. Tally was a long time resident of the Brattleboro Community Library, where very few people passed by.…

century BC. Those that understand them know these stones as Urim and Thummim (The Alchemist). Their main function was to communicate with God because “they were one of the three legitimate means of obtaining oracles in early Israel” (Jewish Viral Library). Now, not just anybody could use them, only a select few had the knowledge to make them function. There is much mystery surrounding Urim and Thummim, and so to understand their origin, it will take some research. The most logical question…

allowing them any privileges normally afforded to proper citizens. Annotated Bibliography Angelucci, M. (2012). US Border Enforcement and the Net Flow of Mexican Illegal Migration. Economic Development And Cultural Change, 60(2), 311-357. (Ashford Library) An analysis of the effect that increased surveillance barriers and technology has had on the amount of illegal border crossings into the United States from Mexico since 1972. The author of this research also describes the changes in…

Classroom Presentation | Teacher Resources - Library of Congress"). They, also ate their meals in vast mess halls ("Japanese - Behind the Wire - Immigration...- Classroom Presentation | Teacher Resources - Library of Congress"). The physical harm was pretty rare, but armed guards and other things were a pretty good reminder of the residents lives ' in these camps ("Japanese - Behind the Wire - Immigration...- Classroom Presentation | Teacher Resources - Library of Congress"). In addition, the…

On April 20,1999 two students executed thirteen classmates and then turned the barrel to themselves. The attack happened in Littleton, Colorado at a school called Columbine High school. The perpetrators were two students of the school. In less than an hour they managed to earn the title of deadliest American school massacre that was perpetrated by members of the student body of a school. A title that will belong to Columbine until April 16, 2007 when a student at Virginia Tech killed thirty-two…

In compliance with university policy and University of Miami Libraries Bylaws, it is my responsibility to annually evaluate the performance of faculty members who report directly to me, and to prepare a written performance review. For complete information on this requirement, please refer the Bylaws. (https://library.miami.edu/intranet/files/Bylaws-20February2018.pdf) It may also be helpful to you to refer to the Bylaws periodically during each year. The Faculty By-Laws identify those activities…