Lost Connections: Hemingway’s Short Stories of Isolation and Disillusionment
The End of Something
Set in America, this story of a young couple’s breakup is linked to the imagery of a ruined ghost town. The abandonment of the town signifies the end of their relationship. With laconic dialogue and detailed descriptions of fishing and rowing, the story offers an indirect glimpse into Nick and Marjorie’s unspoken emotions. Nick appears to be the one who wants to break up, but Marjorie takes command, rowing away in a metaphorical departure from their relationship. The arrival
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XML Developer’s Guide by Matthew Gambardella
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Publish Date: 2000-10-01
An in-depth look at creating applications with XML.
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Midnight Rain by Kim Ralls
Genre: Fantasy
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Publish Date: 2000-12-16
A former architect battles corporate zombies, an evil sorceress, and her own childhood to become queen of the world.
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Understanding Canine Body Language: A Guide
Understanding Canine Body Language
Introduction
Dogs, our beloved canine companions, primarily communicate through body language rather than vocalizations. Understanding their non-verbal cues is crucial for building a strong and harmonious relationship with them. By learning to interpret their postures, facial expressions, and tail wags, we can better understand their emotions, intentions, and needs.
The Importance of Observation
Observing your dog’s body language involves paying close attention to
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Cosmetic Surgery: Enhancing or Harming?
The Allure of Transformation
“Tell me you’ll see that my nose is too big?” asked 16-year-old Monika. “Well, maybe a little, but not nearly as bad as my protruding ears,” replied 16-year-old Karin. More and more young people find their bodies unattractive and seek improvement through plastic surgery, often driven by media portrayals of pop stars and idols. Today’s society is saturated with ideals and values. The definitions of “beautiful” and “ugly” vary across
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English Noun Phrases: A Comprehensive Guide
Package Nouns
Package nouns function to group together a range of entities and are followed by of-phrases.
Collective Nouns
Collective nouns refer to groups of people, animals, and things. They are normal nouns varying in number and definiteness. Of-collectives precede “of + plural noun”:
- Bunch of (people, roses)
- Crowd of (people)
- Flock of (birds, sheep)
- Gang of (bandits)
- Group of (people, animals)
- Set of (conditions)
- Herd of (cows)
- Swarm of (bees)
- Pack of (things)
Evolution of Journalism in 18th-Century Spain: From Notices to Cultural Criticism
The Press as a New Instrument of Cultural and Professional Development
Major Types of Press
- Press Briefings (Political, General, and Local)
- Cultural Press (Literary)
- Press of Social Criticism
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It is the first form of journalism that appears in Europe. It’s press notice, to inform the general public. Spain has a number of publications. Its aim is to meet with updates, news, … The first publication is “The New Gazette” in 1661. It is published as a real privilege “Gaceta de Madrid”