al-Khwārizmī‚ in full Muḥammad ibn Mūsā al-Khwārizmī (born c. 780‚ Baghdad‚ Iraq—died c. 850)‚ )‚ Muslim mathematician and astronomer whose major works introduced Hindu-Arabic numerals and the concepts of algebra into European mathematics. Latinized versions of his name and of his most famous book title live on in the terms algorithm and algebra. Images Al-Khwārizmī lived in Baghdad‚ where he worked at the “House of Wisdom” (Dār al-Ḥikma) under the caliphate of al-Maʾmūn. (The House
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that students should be given one long vacation each year. Others believe that students should have several short vacations throughout the year. Which viewpoint do you agree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice. No one can deny that a vacation has many benefits for students. In Viet Nam‚ it has long been a controversy whether give a vacation should be long or short. Most of students think that is great if they have several short vacations each year while others disagree. Both
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their next vacation period. There are many things and many different choices available to someone who is looking into vacationing. Some of the popular places for vacationers are either the nice warm beach or the cold snow filled mountains. Both places offer a fun filled variety of activities that either the beach can offer or the mountains can offer. The beach and mountains are two totally different vacation spots that offer what the other cannot. The purpose of this essay is to compare and contrast
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the financial means to take a trip or vacation? Or is your financial status in limbo? A lot times the choice is based on a person financial status‚ It really just depends on if financially you can afford to leave or stay. In today’s society we tend to feel that money is the key to happiness. Really we are the successor of our own happiness and money do not have to play a part in rather we go or stay‚ but it does to a certain extent. A Staycation vs. A Vacation. The similarities between the two are
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the Most of Your St. Thomas Vacation Located in the Caribbean‚ the island of St. Thomas is a popular vacation destination. If you are planning a vacation in St. Thomas you may be wondering how you can make the most out of your vacation. There are a number of different ways that you can make the most out of your St. Thomas vacation. Many of those ways requires a small amount of research and planning ahead. The easiest way to make the most out of your St. Thomas vacation is to decide what you want
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My family and I went on an unforgettable trip that felt like paradise. We all enjoyed ourselves visiting new places and trying new things but the worst part of the trip was when my sister kept complaining every second about how tired‚ hungry‚ full she was etc. and embarrassed my family and I in front of foreign strangers because of her childish. I was screaming so loud at the top of my lungs that I lost my hearing as my mom’s twin brother surprised my sisters Versa and Larsa‚ my
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EDU1010 RHONDA BAXTER UNIT 4 KEY CONCEPTS HOMEWORK 1/30/13 1. Enough Principle-By believing something will happen‚ it will. “You expect bad day and sure enough‚ sure enough‚ you get a bad day.” 2. Subconscious- The level of mind through which materials passes on the way towards full consciousness; an information store containing memories that are momentarily outside of awareness but that can easily be brought into consciousness. 3. Reticular Activity- A network of activities of
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Vacationing at beach or in mountains Where would you prefer to go on vacations? What is your dream destination for an ideal vacation? All of us like to go on vacation‚ even if it is somewhere near by our place or even when you just have to stay at home‚ without doing any work. Who does not like vacations? Vacations become more exciting and interesting when you find a right and good place to spend your leisure time. Most people go on vacations to islands‚ beaches‚ mountains or some other country‚ where they
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can find an assortment of wonderful historical sites and beautiful scenery such as beaches‚ mountains. If those attractions appeal to you‚ then Europe and the US would be perfect travel destinations. Even though both Europe and America are great vacation destinations‚ they can be differentiated from each other based on three important travel distinctions: cost‚ transportation and tourist attractions. The first major difference between Europe and America is the gap in cost. In other words‚ Europe’s
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purpose: To persuade my audience to support the legislation to provide everyone with four weeks paid vacation Central Idea: Adopted paid vacation legislation in the USA will help us to stay healthy‚ avoid stress and bond with our family. Introduction Attention: I. Do you know that more than 147 countries‚ including all developed countries‚ now have a law that guaranties paid vacation to every employee? But the United States is the only industrial country in the world which doesn’t have
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