Infamous Crimes: 11 Notorious Cases of the 20th Century
Chapter 1: Dr. Crippen – The Murderer
Chapter 1 shows how, trapped in an unhappy marriage and in love with another woman, Dr. Crippen murdered his wife after a violent argument. For the first time, radio communications were used in pursuit of a criminal, and Crippen and his new partner were arrested as they tried to escape to a new life in Canada.
Chapter 2: The Mona Lisa – Lost and Found
Chapter 2 tells how in 1911 an ex-worker at the Louvre, Vincenzo Perugia, managed to steal the famous painting
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Steve Jobs’ Triumphant Return to Apple in 1997
The ‘Think Different’ Campaign
Key Principles of Economics: Understanding Decision-Making, Trade, and Market Dynamics
CHAPTER 1: Ten Principles of Economics
Ninth Edition
In this Chapter
- What kinds of questions does economics address?
- What are the principles of how people make decisions?
- What are the principles of how people interact?
- What are the principles of how the economy as a whole works?
Ten Principles of Economics
Resources are scarce
- Scarcity: The limited nature of society’s resources
- Society has limited resources and cannot produce all the goods and services people wish to have.
- Economics
- The study of how society
Spanish Narrative: From 1960s Realism to Modern Trends
Stylistic Linear Narrative
Objectivity and Realism
Stylistic linear narrative. Objectivity and realism are characterized by an observer narrator, direct language, dialogues, and a simple style. There is also a temporary concentration.
Authors
Collective characters include Aldecoa Ignacio, Fernandez Santos, Sanchez Ferlosio, and Caballero Bonald.
The Novel of the 1960s
The publication of Tiempo de Silencio (Time of Silence) by Luis Martin Santos in 1962 started a new phase in Spanish narrative. Several
Read MoreSpanish Theater and Poetry Since 1975: Trends and Authors
Spanish Theater Since 1975
The political and social circumstances that have occurred in Spain since 1975 have been very favorable to theater. The disappearance of censorship has coincided with the state’s interest in subsidizing theater initiatives and the creation of the National Drama Center, the Theater Documentation Center, and the National Center for New Performing Trends. In addition, publications for the dissemination of texts and theater festivals throughout Spain have increased.
Interestingly,
Read MoreKant’s Moral Philosophy: Key Concepts Explained
**Good Will**
Kant’s concept of good will refers to a will that is good in itself. It is not good because of the actions it produces or the ends it achieves. Instead, it is good because it acts solely out of duty. Even if the subject’s intentions are thwarted, or the consequences are contrary to their happiness or the happiness of others, the good will remains. Good will intervenes when we want to do our duty. Duty is identified with good in itself, or with holiness.
**Understanding**
Understanding
Read MoreTeaching English to Young Learners: Key Principles
Multiple Choice Questions
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Which of the following is not a “listen and make” activity?
c) Simon says. -
Language acquisition requires:
d) All of the above: (a) meaningful interaction in the target language, (b) natural communication, (c) students to produce the language when they are ready). -
According to Krashen:
c) Comprehensible input is important for language acquisition. -
Young learners:
d) B and C (b) are comfortable with routines and enjoy repetition, (c) have a short attention span and need
Physics: Light, Lenses, Wind, Motion, and Radiation
Physics: Understanding the Physical World
Light and Its Properties
Light is a form of energy that enables us to see.
- Luminous objects emit their own light. Example: Fire
- Non-luminous objects do not emit their own light but reflect light. Example: Table
Mirrors and Their Effects on Images
- Convex mirrors make images appear smaller.
- Concave mirrors make images appear larger.
- Plane mirrors produce no change in image size.
Experiment: Image Formation in a Plane Mirror
Set up the equipment as shown in the diagram.
Read MoreSpanish Literary Movements: 19th and 20th Centuries
Noucentisme and Avant-Garde
In Spain, the group of Modernist writers is called Noucentisme or the Generation of ’98. Its components are characterized by their European orientation and by their conception of art as an activity separate from the social and political. During the early decades of the 20th century, various artistic movements emerged in Europe, called Avant-Garde, breaking radically with the themes and expressive techniques of Romanticism and Realism. The Noucentistes connected easily
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The Carolingian Dynasty: Art, Architecture, and the Reign of Charlemagne
The Carolingian dynasty emerged during a pivotal period in European history. It traces its origins back to Charles Martel, who, in 732, served as the major domus, the highest official under the Merovingian kings. While officially the chief steward, Charles Martel held significant power, effectively representing the Merovingian dynasty. His victory at the Battle of Poitiers on October 17, 732, halted the Muslim advance in the
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