About the author: APJ Abdul Kalam is one of India’s most distinguished scientists. He served as the 11th President of India‚ between 2002 and 2007. He was fondly referred to as “The People’s President” during his term. He has honorary doctorates from over thirty universities and is the recipient of the country’s three highest civilian awards – the Padma Bhushan‚ the Padma Vibhushan and the Bharat Ratna. My thoughts on the book: Inspiration comes in various ways. To read a book and be inspired
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J.K Rowling is famously known for her Harry Potter books. Rowling’s real name is Joanne Rowling. But on her books‚ her name is put as J.K Rowling. This is because Rowling’s Harry Potter books main audience is for boys. This is because her publisher thought that a female’s name for the author would not appeal very well to the audience of boys. So‚ this is why on her books‚ her name is J.K Rowling. The K comes from her grandmother’s name‚ which is Kathleen. But let’s be honest‚ J.K Rowling is also
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Literary Terms Hyperbole – An exaggeration (Hyperbole does not stay within the realm of what is plausible. (Outlandish exaggeration). Understatement – Usually an ironic statement that under-exaggeration Irony – Reality is at odds with expectation - Situational – No word play‚ a situation is ironic. The preachers daughter contracted an STD. Cop’s son gets arrested. - Verbal – Meaning the opposite of what you say. Sarcasm‚ verbal irony + intent to insult. - Dramatic - All about
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Chapter 3: The Slippery Slope by Edward J.Tully Article Questions 1. Based on your observations of news event during the past 10 years‚ did Tully’s prediction that‚ “there will be an upward trend of corruption and abuse of power cases” occur? Explain your answer by describing at least three specific cases of corruption and/or abuse of power that have occurred since 2003 in your community or state. Former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman was convicted on
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Wonder by R.J Palacio was the best book I’ve read last year. The story was fascinating and gave you angels that some people might not have been able to see. The book was putting you in different shoes and even though its one story that you are reading it depending on the person you realize more and more what is happening with the characters. Although it’s fiction it takes into account reality‚ which teaches you something. Unlike other fiction books that I read it summarizes what we are as people
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J.K. Rowling states‚ “Poverty involves fear and stress and sometimes depression.” Poverty is defined as not having money to supply food‚ shelter or clothing. In fact‚ there are several conflicts between the two‚ both rural and urban poverty suffer with housing‚ transportation‚ and crime. To start‚ rural regions lack resources for better housing since they are typically smaller in population. Tracey Ross states in her article “One contributing factor to the increase in suburban poverty is the lack
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immortality‚ is Ian Fleming’s James Bond. Fleming created the character of Bond in 1953‚ when he released his first novel entitled Casino Royale. Critical acclaim for the novels led Fleming to partner with EON productions to film a James Bond movie – the first being Dr. No. While Fleming penned his final Bond story in 1964‚ other novelists and directors have continued to produce material that adds to the never-ending story of this British superspy. The image of James Bond has become an important part
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John (CEO) and Jean Abernathy (CFO)‚ a husband and wife team‚ owned and operated J&J Electrical Contractors‚ Inc. (J&J).1 J&J performed commercial‚ industrial‚ residential‚ and public electrical-contracting work. Electrical work included wiring and installing anything to do with power‚ lighting‚ or other electrical equipment‚ and electrical contractors had to be licensed by the state of California. Often‚ electrical contractors were called to a job by a general contractor who had over- all responsibility
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plethora of things to many different people. However‚ historically speaking‚ apocalypse has a much more defined and spiritual connotation that has been well documented throughout literary records. In the article‚ “Apocalypse: An Overview‚” author John J. Collins provides a detailed review of the historical definitions and significance of apocalyptic text in modern day religions. According to the Apocalypse of John‚ or Book of Revelations (New Testament)‚ the genre known as apocalypse refers to “mysterious
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January of 2013‚ a fourteen year old boy by the name of James Persyn took the risk of letting a rape victim into his home. In the small town of Shepard‚ James was home alone along with his brother sister. At around 10pm there was a knock at the door. The lady was in danger‚ so he let her into his home‚ which was a huge risk. A series of chaotic events followed‚ yet James‚ his two siblings and even the rape victim made it out just okay. James Persyn is an important person who portrayed a “hero”. Most
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