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The Clash within Civilisations Coming to Terms with Cultural Conflicts


Free Download Dieter Senghaas, "The Clash within Civilisations: Coming to Terms with Cultural Conflicts"
English | 2001 | pages: 160 | ISBN: 0415262291, 0415262283 | PDF | 0,6 mb
Expanding upon, and engaging with, the influential theories of Francis Fukuyama in The End of History and Samuel Huntington in The Clash of Civilisations, this book is a major, and controversial, contribution to these key contemporary debates. Dieter Senghaas examines some of the most significant political issues we face today:

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An Asimov Companion Characters, Places and Terms in the RobotEmpireFoundation Metaseries


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English | ISBN: 0786498234 | 2016 | 196 pages | PDF | 1453 KB
A prolific author, Isaac Asimov is most admired for his science fiction, including his collection of short stories I, Robot and his Robot, Empire and Foundation series novels. While each of these narratives takes place in a different fictional universe, Asimov asserted at the end of his career that he had, with his last Robot and Foundation novels, unified them into one coherent metaseries.

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English-Spanish and Spanish-English glossary of geoscience terms


Free Download Gary L. Prost, "English-Spanish and Spanish-English glossary of geoscience terms / Diccionario inglés-enspñol y español-inglés de términos de geosciencias"
English, Español | 1998 | pages: 376 | ISBN: 9056995626, 9056995618 | PDF | 24,4 mb
This glossary provides a ready reference to those in the geosciences with the need to translate from English to Spanish or vice versa. It also provides clear communication, a better understanding, and closer working relationships among geoscientists, engineers, and businessmen.

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Coming To Terms A Theory of Writing Assessment


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English | 2004 | pages: 201 | ISBN: 0874215854, 0874215943 | PDF | 1,0 mb
In a provocative book-length essay, Patricia Lynne argues that most programmatic assessment of student writing in U.S. public and higher education is conceived in the terms of mid-20th century positivism. Since composition as a field had found its most compatible home in constructivism, she asks, why do compositionists import a conceptual frame for assessment that is incompatible with composition theory?

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Coming To Terms A Theory of Writing Assessment


Free Download Patricia Lynne, "Coming To Terms: A Theory of Writing Assessment"
English | 2004 | pages: 201 | ISBN: 0874215854, 0874215943 | PDF | 1,0 mb
In a provocative book-length essay, Patricia Lynne argues that most programmatic assessment of student writing in U.S. public and higher education is conceived in the terms of mid-20th century positivism. Since composition as a field had found its most compatible home in constructivism, she asks, why do compositionists import a conceptual frame for assessment that is incompatible with composition theory?

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150 Cyber Security Concepts and Terms


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English | 2024 | ASIN : B0DF6BFM82 | 92 Pages | EPUB | 1.3 MB
This book, "150 Cyber Security Concepts and Terms," was written to provide a comprehensive resource for those seeking to understand the world of cybersecurity. We aim to make the often intimidating cybersecurity terms and concepts accessible and understandable. Whether you are a beginner looking to start your journey or a professional seeking to expand your knowledge, this book is designed to guide your cybersecurity education and assist you in preparing for Security+, CISSP, CCSP, CASP+, and other cybersecurity certification exams.

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