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    Introduction In many societies today‚ evidence exists of an increase in information that has opened a floodgate of knowledge‚ thereby putting a dent into human ignorance and significantly changing various aspects of life including education‚ communication‚ business and societal living. It is this prevalence of information that has led to the birth of what theoreticians refer to as the ‘information society’. It is not known exactly when the information society came into being‚ but it is believed

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    Independent Novel Book Report: The Alchemist An alchemist‚ by definition‚ is one who practices the chemical science of transmuting base metals into gold. In “The Alchemist‚” there is an alchemist who assists the main character‚ Santiago‚ in pursuing his Personal Legend and finding his treasure in life. The title of the book is referring to Santiago as an alchemist‚ not because he turns lead into gold‚ but because he turns his ordinary life into “gold.” In Part One of the book‚ Santiago‚ a shepherd

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    Alchemist Analytical Essay Mentor Figures in The Alchemist The Alchemist is a philosophical story by Paulo Coelho about a boy named Santiago who follows his dreams. He sets off on an arduous journey to the Egyptian pyramids and learns many valuable lessons as he attempts to uncover hidden treasure. With the aid of a number of inspiring individuals who provide valuable insight on their personal beliefs‚ Santiago seeks to fulfill his main obligation in life. If Santiago did not have the assistance

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    Freshman Advice Well for starters I guess I should start by telling you about my freshman year in high school. Well when I was a freshman in high school I didn’t go to Pinecrest‚ in fact I didn’t even go to a normal high school! The school I went to included 6th grade all the way up to 12th grade. The school I went is an alternative school. The name of the school is Pinckney‚ so I’m not really sure what advice to give the incoming freshman class of Pinecrest. So I’m just going to give advice

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    The Alchemist‚ a Personal Legend can be found and accomplished because‚ “... when you want something‚ all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it” (Coelho 24). The idea of a Personal Legend‚ a dream‚ or treasure is constantly mentioned in the Alchemist. Personal Legend begins‚ when Santiago has a dream to when he finally meets the Englishman. The only difference was that Santiago was actually pursuing his dream; while as the Englishman was still searching for his. In the Alchemist‚ there

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    The Alchemist. Paulo Coelho. Brazil: Editora Rocco Ltd‚ 1988 The Alchemist is said to be one of the most important literary phenomenons of the 20th century‚ selling more than 30 million copies worldwide. The novel has been translated into over 67 languages and tops the all time best-seller list in 18 countries. The Alchemist has been called “A Fable about Following Your Dreams”. Fables are cautionary tales that always have a purpose. Paulo Coelho’s purpose for writing this novel is to show that

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    What Would You Do? Chapter 4 American Express Headquarters‚ New York‚ NY Headquarters‚ New York‚ New York.1 With medical costs rising 10 to 15 percent per year‚ one of the members of your Board of Directors mentioned that some companies are now refusing to hire smokers and that the board should discuss this option at the next month’s meeting. Nationwide‚ about 6‚000 companies refuse to hire smokers. Weyco‚ an employee benefits company in Okemos‚ Michigan‚ requires all applicants to take

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    the goal down. If I have read the directions more carefully‚ I would have received a higher grade‚ and after all‚ they were five easy points. Reading the rubric more carefully has helped me grow as a writer tremendously. While I was writing my research paper‚ I would always refer back to the rubric and make sure that I’m following directions and answering those guideline questions. It had helped me greatly because I think I would have received a much lower grade on my research paper if I did not

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    Nameless Composition Two Professor Due: 2/13/14 The Literary Alchemy of The Alchemist Paul Coelho’s novel The Alchemist is the story of a young man on his journey to find his personal legend. Throughout the novel questions of common morality‚ and integrity are discovered‚ as well as the importance of pursuing ones dreams. This novel greatly emphasizes the balance of sacrifice in relation to reward‚ and realizing ones own Personal Legend. The story follows the main character Santiago‚ born

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    The Alchemist: 1. In The Alchemist‚ Santiago learns several important life lessons. Write a reflective piece about a lesson you learned from your reading of the novel that you can apply to your own life. The essay prompt is asking to write a reflective piece about a lesson you learned from the reading of the novel that you can apply to your own life. The problem here is that no criteria has been established in order to verify the validity of this book. Without a proper means of identifying the

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