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    maturity‚ but this novel explores the process from a different perspective. Holden Caulfield is an unusual protagonist for supporting this theme because his central goal is to resist the process of maturity itself. According to Webster’s New World Dictionary‚ Holden’s last name Caulfield literally symbolizes caul‚ the membrane enveloping the head of a child at birth." Holden fears change and is overwhelmed by complexity. Holden desires everything to be easily understandable and eternally fixed. During

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    the term “christmas carol”‚ was often polyphonic and set to a religious theme. It was not until 1539 that the villancico grew popular in Latin America‚ some credit is due in part to Fernandes Extensive work. Paul R. Laird writes in The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians‚ “A manuscript now at Oaxaca Cathedral includes more than 250 villancicos (and other pieces with

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    References: Agnes‚ M. (2003). Webster ’s New World Dictionary. New York : Pocket Books. Mann‚ D. (2012). Web MD. Retrieved April 2012‚ from WebMD‚ LLC: http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/15-secrets-to-have-a-happy-family Sokolik‚ M. K. (2010). Sound Ideas. New York: McGraw-Hill.

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    Cited: Clive Brown. "Mendelssohn‚ Felix." The New Grove Dictionary of Opera. Ed. Stanley Sadie. Grove Music Online. Oxford Music Online. Oxford University Press. Web. 4 Dec. 2012. <http://hermes.sac.alamo.edu:2263/subscriber/article/grove/music/O903218>. R. Larry Todd. "Mendelssohn‚ Felix." Grove Music Online

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    while before you would get back on a bike. Although you have ridden a bike many times before and nothing has ever happened‚ but now you are afraid because you know that there is a possibility that something could happen. The Webster’s New World Dictionary defines the word risk as

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    Bibliography: Books Burkholder‚ J Peter‚ Palisca‚ V Claude‚ Norton Anthology of Western Music‚ Vol I: Ancient to Baroque‚ USA: Norton & Co‚ 1990 Kennedy‚ Michael. Concise Dictionary of Music‚ Oxford: Oxford University Press‚ 1996. Naumann‚ Emil. The History of Music. London‚ Paris‚ New York‚ Melbourne: Cassel & Company‚ 1900. Pesce‚ Dolores‚ Hearing the Motet‚ (New York: Oxford University Press)‚ 1997. Reese‚ Gustave. Music

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    In modern society‚ diversity among people is an admired quality‚ which many feel strengthens all of humanity. Diversity in today’s world is a result of many cultures coming together to share and celebrate their various backgrounds. Music is one of the largest facets of culture worldwide‚ and therefore is an essential part of each individual person’s culture no matter where they are from. For the purpose of this assignment‚ I chose to interview a very close family friend‚ Mr. Asif Rawjani. In order

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    Little Richard’s Influence on Rock and Roll Rock and roll music emerged as a part of American teen culture during the notably conservative time period in the country’s history which shortly followed the traumatic events of World War II. Being that the genre’s target audience was white teenagers‚ many Americans- already overwhelmed and on-edge due to the anti-communist movement inspired by the Cold War- were apprehensive about the influence that this up-and-coming style of music might have on their

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    Competitive Advantage March 18‚ 2013 Innovation is important for progress. Without companies and people to drive new ideas in the workplace there would not be progress. The American Heritage Dictionary defines innovation states‚ “The acting of introducing something new” (American Heritage Dictionary 2008). Many forms of innovation exist‚ however‚ in business it is link to the sharing of information through desire and passion to deliver results. Furthermore‚ innovation does not have to be this

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    Chaucer’s three main characters can fall under the category of evil because they all have the desire of greed and are willing to kill each other for money. Avaricious is defined as "immoderately desirous of wealth or gain; greedy." (American Heritage Dictionary) In Chaucer’s tale the three main characters all have avarice or a desire for a better life. The question is what exactly makes these characters evil? What actions have they done that guarantee that their souls are condemned? Well through careful

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