Sundiata an Epic of Old Mali: Book Review. Summary The story of Sundiata is considered classic because of its historical and legendary value. The setting of this story took place in 13th century A.D. He was the son of Sogolon Kedjou of Do and King Maghan Kon Fatta of Mali and is known for uniting twelve kingdoms of Mali. Sundiata was considered as a disappointment because it was predicted before his birth‚ he would have made Mali famous but when he was born he was aesthetically displeasing and
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Everyone has heard the saying that winning is not everything. In Suzanne Collin’s bestseller‚ The Hunger Games‚ it redefines that saying. In the novel‚ North America has been through some apocalyptic disasters and is known as Panam with twelve districts that are ruled by the Capitol. Each year the Hunger Games are held as a reminder of the bleak past and that the Capitol is still in control of the citizens of Panam. One girl and one boy between the ages twelve and eighteen from each district are
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Mama Lola: A Vodou Priestess in Brooklyn This book talks about Mama Lola life and family heritage and how she becomes a healer in the Vodou religion. Marie Therese Alourdes Macena Champagne Lovinski or known as Mama Lola to everyone. She is the most famous Vodou priestess in the United States. The ethnographic book was written by Karen McCarthy who came in contact with Mama Lola in the 70’s and came very interested in the culture of Haitian Vodou. McCarthy becomes part of Mama Lola’s family and
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BOOK REVIEW POOR ECONOMICS: A RADICAL RETHINKING OF THE WAY TO FIGHT GLOBAL POVERTY By: Abhijit V Banerjee & Esther Duflo POOR ECONOMICS argues that so much of anti-poverty policy has failed over the years because of an inadequate understanding of poverty. The battle against poverty can be won‚ but it will take patience‚ careful thinking and a willingness to learn from evidence. Banerjee and Duflo are practical visionaries whose meticulous workoffers transformative potential for poor people
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of a Year Abroad Studying abroad‚ for any period of time‚ is a highly rewarding experience. Students returning from a study abroad programme frequently describe their experience as ‘life-changing’. Studying abroad can have a profound effect on how you view the world and your place within it. It takes you out of your comfort zone and continuously challenges you. As an individual‚ you will develop independence and self-reliance. Indeed‚ the experiences and skills you develop abroad will help you
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Harriet Tubman‚ an American abolitionist‚ aka the Moses of her people was an escaped slave that worked in the Underground Railroad. She freed around 1000 slaves. On her off time she worked as a humanitarian. Harriet Tubman was born in Dorchester County in 1820. She deceased in Auburn‚ NY on March 10‚ 1913. The birth name of Harriet Tubman was Araminta Ross. She was also nicknamed Misty and Moses. Harriet Tubman was married to two husbands‚ not at the same time however. Their names were John
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she focuses on the cultural and social unfairness society. She is also the founder and president of Data & Society‚ a research institution that focuses on understanding data-driven technologies in society. Boyd is also known for her books‚ one of her most recent books called It’s Complicated: The Social Lives of Networked Teens‚ Where she expresses the superstition that society dons on the younger generation when it comes to social media. She then describes how
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Studying abroad: Good or Not? Have you ever dreamed of studying in other countries‚ traveling to cool places‚ meeting lots of different people‚ and picking up a language or two? In recent years‚ studying abroad has been popular as the world becomes globalization. A record said that "241‚791 U.S. students went abroad for academic credit in 2006-07‚ up 8% from the previous year‚ and nearly 150% more than a decade earlier" (you can check it here). More and more students leave their own country to go
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year are a part of every student’s routine. Classes such as European Social Politics‚ Globalization‚ and International Finance are all examples of classes that I would not have found interesting a year or even 6 months ago. I credit my semester abroad to enhancing my interest in the world around me and has driven me to understand America in a broad perspective. Almost everybody here grew up in an American public school system where we learn from American literature‚ American music‚ and American
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Simple Church Book Critique Natasha Hill DSMN620 Dr. Rick Garner Liberty University According to Rainer & Geiger “A simple church is designed around a straightforward and strategic process that moves people around through the stages of spiritual growth. The leaders and the church are clear about the process (clarity) and are committed to executing it. The process flows logically (movement) and is implemented in each area of the church (alignment). The church abandons everything
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