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Edgardo Felix English 105 September 28, 2015 Ms. Dudley The Hot Zone Review “In a sense, the earth is mounting an immune response against the human species. It is beginning to react to the human parasite, the flooding infection of people, the dead spots of the concrete all over the planet, the cancerous rot-outs in Europe, Japan and the United States, perhaps the biosphere does not like the idea of five billion humans” (Preston 406). Richard Preston addresses that the Earth is tired of the…

This book review is published in Teacher’s Weekly, a Western Australian magazine for teachers, to encourage their high school students to read the novel The Book Thief for them to gain an understanding of the importance of words and knowledge. This book review is targeted towards English and History teachers. Markus Zusak is an Australian award-winning author, having written two international bestselling titles, The Book Thief and The Messenger, and is the recipient of the 2006 Printz Honour…

However, readers must be aware of some methodological elements of this review such as that biases may have developed in the planning, data collection, and analysis phases of research of these studies. The research presented in this review mostly concentrated on the western media’s role of influencing Islamophobia in the post 9/11. Many of the studies did not emphasize how the role of Islamophobia in western…

I read the book of Mark annually when going through the Bible with my Sunday school class but I’ve never done a deep review or study of this book. For me Mark has always seemed a little less organized then Matthew. Mark provides an excellent resource of for information of the things that Jesus said during his time on earth but for me I generally reference the other gospels more frequently then the book of Mark. Now after reading it again and remembering that Mark was with Peter and Paul I’m…

Book review If you are interested in history and social matters and like the classics, I would highly recommend the following novel: Sula, written by Toni Morrison. This book depicts the trials of African Americans between 1919 and 1965, and it portrays women’s conditions in those days. In the same time, it tells the story of women’s revolt and an important part of American history. Toni Morrison is a gifted novelist who is able to write about very sensitive topics with straightforwardness and…

I am reflecting on a midterm review session I co-hosted with my fellow peer mentors just this evening. I, along with the other mentors were extremely excited for the session we had planned for the BIOL 315 (Quantitative Biology) students. Recalling Bruffee, the author of “The Art of Collaborative Learning: Making the Most of Knowledgeable Peers”, he had stated that “Students learn better through non-competitive collaboration group work than in classrooms that are highly individualized . . .” (pg…

Luke Romesberg Article Portfolio #1 Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders 1) Wasmuth, S., Pritchard, K., Kaneshiro, K. (2016). Occupation-Based intervention for addictive disorders: A systematic review. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment 62, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jsat.2015.11.011 The researchers of this article aim to discuss the importance and value that one’s occupation may hold in regards to achieving and maintaining sobriety. The researchers accurately define and discuss the defining…

is the goal in any learning environment. “Research tells us that physical activity increases focus, attention, and achievement. Teachers can create focused, energized learners in less than a minute with brain breaks, energizers, and games.” (Book Review: The Kinesthetic Classroom). Enlisting kinesthetic activities in the classroom allows kids to focus better, making the subjects experience at the center of learning (Peterson). When the focus in the classroom increases, the knowledge and memory…

go unknown to law enforcement as many women are afraid to come forward as they fear little will be done to help them. Sexual assault does not end after the assault; it can bring years of psychological consequences on the women's life. This literary review will compare and contrast academic articles dealing with the psychological influences effecting sexual assault victims after their victimization. It is important…

Literature review of "code of ethics" Self-actualization of ethical responsibilities which accommodate counselors in pursuit of their professional relationship with their clients that is outlined in a standardized protocol by the American Counselor Association (ACA); the Code of ethics is a commitment to the profession of counseling that “empowers the diversity of individuals, families, and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, education, and career goals” (2014 ACA code of ethics, 2014)…