NO MORE PROMISES Synopsis The theme of this essay “A democracy that delivers” is an apt one coming in the wake of Nigeria’s emerging democracy. This essay titled “No more promises” discusses democracy and its operations in Nigeria where I live. It examines governance in Nigeria within the context of the challenges of returning to a democratic system of governance after many years of military rule. It looks at citizens’ expectations and how far they have been met in ten years of a new democratic
Premium Democracy Nigeria
Dracula The book Dracula was written by author Bram Stoker. It is about the journey a group of friends takes to rid the world of a master vampire‚ and the sorrows and danger along the way. It includes a heart wrenching struggle to believe in something only thought of in the darkest and most secluded portions of the mind. The book although set in London and the surrounding area for the most part‚ begins with Jonathan Harker’s journey to Transylvania. The rising action starts when he then
Premium Dracula Abraham Van Helsing
The Promise of Pentecost "I am going to send you what my Father promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high." Luke 24:49(NIV) Since the Old Testament‚ the Spirit of God was promised to come to the people of God. The prophet Joel wrote: "And afterward‚ I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy‚ your old men will dream dreams‚ your young men will see visions." (Joel 2:28 NIV) Nine hundred years later‚ the Spirit of the
Premium Holy Spirit Christianity Jesus
the ruthless actions of the holocaust. Elie Wiesel is a Jew who went through the terror of the holocaust and its concentration camps. He tells his story in his book Night. Night reveals how Wiesel lost his family‚ faith‚ and innocence to the evil of mankind during the holocaust. Wiesel believes it is important for people today to read this book because they need to be shown how important it is not to keep silent and let something like the holocaust happen again. I agree with him. Wiesel was born
Free Elie Wiesel Auschwitz concentration camp The Holocaust
Throughout the book “The Promise of a pencil” by Adam Braun‚ the book gives an insight to the trial and tribulation that Braun went through to start his non-profit organization‚ Pencils of Promise and a little bit of his background. One theme that was displayed in the book that I related to was that Staying on track with your goals will help make a person’s dream into reality. This theme I could apply to my life experience and my transition to Florida International University. Indeed‚ this book talks about
Premium Psychology Character Writing
(reader) Book title & author Publisher name Format (hardcover‚ paperback‚ e-text) Number of pages in the book Summary: This can come from the book jacket or a website‚ but it must be concise and it must be cited. You may also choose to write your own summary; in which case you should briefly tell the reader what the story is about. Where and when does it take place? Who are the main characters? What kinds of problems they run into? My Review: Begin by explaining why you chose this book in the
Premium Writing E-book The Reader
Book Review: Ishmael "This is an inspirational novel! Nevertheless reviews are reading the book issued a cliché‚ but it is the most appropriate conclusion. Why this book does not greatly popular? Why General Education did not book as required reading bibliography? Book tried from the edge to the center to watch and thinking. Center‚ refers to the "human world cultural tradition of the core”‚ the book cited by Western thinking for the based. Interestingly‚ the "center" it is because of the human
Free Human Meaning of life
In the Filipino- American community‚ one of the most critical long-time issues is the broken promise of the U.S. government to those Filipino veterans who fought alongside the American military forces during World War II. These forgotten heroes still wait for the benefits that were once promised by the U.S. government. Of the 66 countries recognized for their help under the U.S. military service during the war‚ the Filipino soldiers are the only group yet to be fully acknowledged. Throughout the
Premium United States United States Congress World War II
Book Review: Twilight 22nd October 2010 The book I am going to review today is ‘Twilight’ by Stephanie Meyer. Published in 2005‚ this book has sold over 1 million copies worldwide and has become hugely popular throughout all generations‚ especially teenage girls. Twilight is the story of Edward and Bella’s romance. Forget any vampire romance you have read before‚ Twilight is so unique it is almost like it’s in its own genre. The book is marketed
Premium Stephenie Meyer Twilight Young-adult fiction
GUIDELINES FOR THE Practical Book Review By [Your Name] Student ID: [type ID w/out brackets] Presented to [Dr. Professor’s Name] In partial fulfillment of the requirements of Introduction to Pastoral Counseling PACO 500 Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary Lynchburg‚ VA [Date] PRACTICAL BOOK REVIEW [ONE]: [AUTHOR’S LAST NAME] My Summation Communication is a tremendously important part of the human experience. Any effort to improve one’s skills is valuable. Most people
Premium Communication Thought Mind