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: Fahrenheit 451 (Bloom’s Modern Critical Interpretations) — This is a compilation of essays by various authors, compiled by Harold Bloom. Each essay counts as a separate source and would be listed on your Works Cited page using the format for one selection from a collection or anthology. Fahrenheit 451 (Critical Insights) by Rafeeq O. Mcgiveron Bloom, Harold, ed. Ray Bradburys Fahrenheit 451: Blooms Modern Critical Interpretations. New York: Chelsea House Publishing, 2001. . Ray Bradbury: Modern Critical Views. New York: Chelsea House Publishing, 2001. Bradbury, Ray. Zen in the Art of Writing: Essays on Creativity (Expanded). Santa Barbara, CA: Joshua Odell Editions, 1994. De Koster, Katie, ed. Readings on Fahrenheit 451: Greenhaven Press Literary Companion to American Literature. New York: Greenhaven Press, 2000. Reid, Robin Anne. Ray Bradbury: A Critical Companion. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2000. Steven L. Aggelis (editor). Conversations with Ray Bradbury. Jackson, MS: University Press of Mississippi. 2004. Jonathan R. Eller; William F. Touponce. Ray Bradbury: The Life of Fiction. Kent State University Press. 2004. Joseph O. Olander; Martin Harry Greenberg (editors). Ray Bradbury. New York: Taplinger. 1980. Critical essays. You might also look at the following articles on CTC’s databases: Bould, Mark. Burning Too: Consuming Fahrenheit 451. Essays and Studies Brown, J. F. “‘As the Constitution says’: Distinguishing Documents in Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451”. The Explicator Conner, George. “Spelunking with Ray Bradbury: The Allegory of the Cave in Fahrenheit 451.” Contemporary Literary Criticism Eller, Jonathan, and William Touponce. The Simulacrum of Carnival: Fahrenheit 451. Childrens Literature Review Filler, James. “Ascending from the Ashes: Images of Plato in Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451”, Philosophy and Literature Grossman, Kathryn. Woman as Temptress: the Way to Bro(otherhood) in Science Fictions Dystopia. Womens Studies. Johnson, Wayne L. Machineries of Joy and Sorrow: Rocket, Time Machine, Robot, Man vs. Machine, Orwellian Tales Kelley, Timothy E. Knowledge and Masculinity: Male Archetypes in Fahrenheit 451. Criticial Insights: Fahrenheit 451. McGiveron, Rafeeq. “Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451.” Contemporary Literary Criticism McGiveron, Rafeeq. “‘Do You Know the Legend of Hercules and Antaeus?’ The Wilderness in Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451.” Extrapolation McGiveron, Rafeeq O. “To Build a Mirror Factory: The Mirror and Self-Examination in Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451.” Contemporary Literary Criticism. McGiveron, R. O. “What ‘Carried the Trick’? Mass exploitation and the decline of thought in Ray Bradbury’s ‘Fahrenheit 451.” Extrapolation “Ray Bradbury: The Life of Fiction.” The Kent State University Press. Sisario, Peter. “A Study of the Allusions in Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451.” Contemporary Literary Criticism Slusser, George Edgar. “Fahrenheit 451.” Contemporary Literary Criticism Spencer, S. “The Post-Apocalyptic library: Oral and Literate Culture in Fahrenheit 451 and A Canticle for Leibowitz.” Extrapolation Watt, Donald. “Burning Bright: Fahrenheit 451 As Symbolic Dystopia.” Contemporary Literary Criticism
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Access the “Entrepreneurship and the U.S. Economy” page of the Bureau of Labor Statistics website (https://www.bls.gov/bdm/entrepreneurship/entrepreneurship.htm) and complete this forecasting assignment according to the directions provided in the “Forecasting Case Study: New Business Planning” resource. Use an Excel spreadsheet file for the calculations and explanations. Cells should contain the formulas (if a formula was used to calculate the entry in that cell). Students are highly encouraged to use the Excel resource, “Forecasting Template,” to complete this assignment. Mac users can use StatPlus:mac LE, free of charge, from AnalystSoft. Prepare the assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. Using the five most recent years and the “Forecasting Template” spreadsheet provided, complete the forecasts for the next two periods and provide updated Totals and Average Bias, median absolute deviation (MAD), mean squared error (MSE), and mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) for all four charts. Provide a Summary Page in Excel with a 500-750 word report on the analysis completed by the forecasting models. Include review of error, recommendations on the best forecasting model to use, and analysis of the business trend data for new business startup in the United States.

Examine the miracle of feeding the five thousand found in John 6:1-15. Answer the following: a. Why did people think Jesus was ‘the Prophet’? (v14) b. Why did Jesus withdraw after performing such a great miracle? (v15) c. In v14 John calls this a ‘sign’ In what way is this miracle a ‘sign’. What does it tell us about Jesus and his mission?

1. Discuss the work of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Committee Initiative on the Future of Nursing and the Institute of Medicine research that led to the IOM report, “Future of Nursing (a) Leading Change, (b) Advancing Health.” 2. Identify the importance of the IOM Future of Nursing report related to (a) nursing practice, (b) nursing education and (c) nursing workforce development. 3. What is the role of state-based action coalitions and how do they advance goals of the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action? Summarize two initiatives spearheaded by your states action coalition. In what ways do these initiatives advance the nursing profession? What barriers to advancement currently exist in your state? How can nursing advocates in your state overcome these barriers?

Step 1: First, do some web surfing to gather information on two processes: How a Bill Becomes a Law What are the names of the stages in this process? What happens in each stage? What can happen to prevent a bill from becoming a law? The Steps in a Civil Lawsuit What process must civil litigants follow? What happens in each stage? What can happen instead of a lawsuit? RESOURCES The U.S. House of Representatives defines the legislative process on their website. Check out the “Resources” tab for even more in-depth info! https://www.house.gov/the-house-explained/the-legislative-process Are you more of a visual learner? The . Congress’ Website “The Legislative Process” explains how a bill becomes a law in a series of videos. Have a look at FindLaw’s well-organized “Stages in a Civil Case” to learn how lawsuits work. Step 2: Use what you have learned to make two flowcharts, one for how a bill becomes a law, and the other for the steps in a civil lawsuit. You may use symbols and shapes found in Microsoft Word to assist you in creating these flowcharts. (If you aren’t familiar with using symbols and shapes in Word, the NAU Online Library’s Learning Express video tutorials can help.) You may also use an online cloud-based flowchart maker such as Gliffy. This program offers a drag-and-drop interface and the ability to export your file as a .JPG or .PDF you can upload to the dropbox. Gliffy and Creately both allow you to create 5 flowcharts for free.
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Unit Three Introduction This unit will further help you understand critical areas of pastoral ministry, engage your peers in substantive theological dialogue, and continue the process of developing and writing your paper. ————————————————————————————————————————————— 3.1 Text/Media Media Clip: YouTube- A Conversation with Alistair Begg https://youtu.be/x8wJckBAgq0 Instructions 1. View the Media Clip which is approximately 22 minutes and 9 seconds in length, so be sure to set aside the appropriate time to watch. 2. Take notes throughout the session in order to answer the question, What does it mean to do pastoral ministry? ——————————————————————————————————————————————- Assignments 3.2 Threaded Discussion: On Topic Introduction and Alignment This discussion will seek to help students dialogue about critical issues in the field of pastoral ministry and practically apply solutions in their current or future ministry endeavors. Instructions 1. For your initial post, in 3-5 well-formed paragraphs of 4-6 sentences each, briefly answer the question, What does it mean to do pastoral ministry? Emphasize which point you think was most critical in Beggs presentation and explain why.
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Assignment details This assignment will involve describing the physiological mechanisms in place for a particular body system to maintain homeostasis of a particular factor such as blood calcium, fluid volume, blood pressure etc. While normal functioning should be the main focus of the assignment it should; however, include a brief description of how homeostasis is disrupted leading to the appearance of disease identified in topic provided. Please note, the disease process is a minor focus. The assignment will also require the construction of a concept map that summarizes how a physiological system maintains homeostasis normally and how it can be disrupted to cause disease. Submit assignment as a Word document, however, if you intend to use Power Point to produce your concept map and paste it into your word document. In order to copy your concept map, while in PowerPoint you will need to group (In format tab) the whole map together and then copy and paste it into your word file as a picture. The written section should be about 700 words (+/- 15%) excluding references. Assignmnet Description Following the initial written section your concept map should identify the central physiological mechanism in the case. Ensure that the relationship between the components are clearly identified and how they maintain homeostasis. The factors disrupting homeostasis and therefore causing disease need to be positioned appropriately in the concept map. Check the assignment rubric to ensure you have covered all the required aspects. Assignment Structure: The Assignment will have the following sections: Introduction: An introduction should briefly describe the body system associated with the topic and identify its general role briefly. This should be followed by an identification of the factor/s influenced by the body system (in relation to the question) and why they need to be kept within a homeostatic range. Lastly, briefly describe what factor/s in the case disrupt homeostasis to cause disease. (100 – 200 words) Body: The body of your descriptive piece expands on what was identified in the introduction. The mechanisms used by the body system to maintain homeostasis of the factor identified should be described. An explanation of how factors identified in the question disrupt the homeostatic mechanisms to cause disease should be provided and conclude with what could be expected to occur with such disruption. A final sentence should indicate that the processes identified are summarized in the following concept map. (500 words) Summary Concept Map: Explained in the following slides. A note on referencing: Appropriate in text referencing should be used along with the provision of a reference list. It is expected that 3-5 citations would be appropriate and that they are relatively recent (within the last 6 years). You should make use of your text book as a significant reference. **Use at least one journal article and NO website references-they are not reliable sources** Case study question: Case study 2 (Family name I through to Z) Diabetes Insipidus: The hypothalamus plays a key role in maintaining homeostasis. Explain the mechanism by which the pituitary gland contributes to maintaining normal blood osmolality. Why might an individual with diabetes insipidus present with dehydration? What is a Concept Map A diagrammatic summary of how we think and see relationships between bits of knowledge. Concept maps can produce an overall picture of their topic and how interacting sub-components contribute to the overall outcome. The figure on the next slide from your text book is a concept map of how the body maintains glucose homeostasis. Glucose balance is at the center of the diagram with alterations in blood glucose above or below homeostatic levels stimulating physiological mechanisms to return levels to normal. For example insulin is secreted when glucose levels rise leading to storage of glucose in the liver as glycogen and increased glucose entry into cells. The net result is a return of blood glucose levels towards normal. The various bits are linked by text to clarify their relationships. The complexity of the concept map can easily be increased by introducing the membrane receptors on the tissues influenced by insulin therefore explaining the molecular activity of insulin. It is important to establish the level of detail that should be represented or required for your assignment. While diagrams of the liver and pancreas are used, this is not necessary the concept map could simply use boxes representing the various tissues and their processes. Concept Map and disease The impact of disease could be represented on this concept map by introducing Type 1 diabetes for example. The latter is a consequence of islet cell destruction in the pancreas and therefore the cessation of insulin production. Without insulin cells can not take in glucose and therefore blood glucose levels rise (hyperglycaemia) which results in the acute and long term complications of diabetes. I have included some extra boxes in red as an example of how you might show the impact of the disease. In this assignment the impact of the particular disease process identified in the given topic will need to be incorporated into your concept map. How homeostasis is disrupted to cause disease should be clearly identified. Example layout structure of concept map Topic X: Describe the process of erythropoiesis. Why might Vitamin B12 deficiency result in anaemia? Introduction The blood consists of plasma (55%), a buffy coat layer (<1%) and an Erythrocyte layer (45%) and has three functions; distribution, regulation and protection. The erythrocyte layer of the blood transports oxygen around the body in the haemoglobin. Erythrocytes are produced by the mechanism of erythropoiesis which is a result of when the hormone erythropoietin (EPO) stimulates the bone marrow to create more erythrocytes, therefore making the oxygen levels in the body rise (Marieb & Hoehn, 2014). Anaemia is a condition where inadequate oxygen levels are being carried by the erythrocytes, due to a reduction of erythrocytes, inadequate haemoglobin or a lack of oxygen in the blood. An example of this is Pernicious anaemia which prevents erythrocytes from dividing and producing more of themselves therefore significantly reducing the amount of oxygen in the body (Marieb & Hoehn, 2014). Discussion Erythrocytes are biconcave discs that have no nucleus and contain haemoglobin which contributes to gas exchange involving oxygen and carbon dioxide. Oxygen is carried around the body by the haemoglobin as oxygen doesnt dissolve well in plasma in the blood (Huether & McCance, 2013; Marieb & Hoehn, 2014; Grossman & Porth, 2013). These erythrocytes are vital for homeostasis and are regulated by the mechanism of erythropoiesis which is responsible for the normal production of erythrocytes in the body. The erythrocytes are produced in the red bone marrow but are not directly stimulated there by the hormone EPO, they are stimulated in the Peritubular cells in the kidney (Grossman & Porth, 2013). There is always a balance kept to ensure that there are not too many or too few erythrocytes in the blood, this is where red blood cell destruction and production need to be balanced. If there are too few erythrocytes in the blood this can lead to hypoxia, which means that there is not enough blood being supplied to the tissues, whereas if there are too many erythrocytes in the blood it makes it viscous and that begins to make the blood run slower (Marieb & Hoehn, 2014). Erythropoiesis is reliant on the levels of iron, lipids, carbohydrates and amino acids in the blood. Vitamin B12 is very important in this process as it is a necessary factor in the synthesis of DNA in regards to cell division (Marieb & Hoehn, 2014). Vitamin B12 deficiency occurs over a slow amount of time and prevents DNA synthesis and cell division occurring, therefore reducing the amount of erythrocytes in the blood (Grossman & Porth, 2013). This is a disorder called Pernicious Anaemia which occurs when the immune system doesnt recognise its own body cells and begins attacking the stomach wall. The cells that are located in this stomach wall are responsible for the production of a substance called; intrinsic factor which is vital for vitamin B12 to be absorbed by the intestinal cells. Without vitamin B12 in the stomach wall, erythrocytes can grow but they cant divide to produce more cells and instead of erythrocytes being produced macrocytes become the result (Marieb & Hoehn, 2014). Macrocytes are very large and possess an immature nucleus; they destruct themselves and have a weak outer membrane. Instead of having the trademark bio-concave shape of regular erythrocytes the macrocyte is oval shaped and has a short lifespan (Grossman & Porth, 2013). A concept map is provided below to show the normal homeostatic functioning of erythropoiesis and the abnormal effect that vitamin B12 deficiency has on this normal functioning. Normal Abnormal 1. Enough oxygen isnt being carried in the haemoglobin by the erythrocytes. 2. This stimulates the kidneys and liver to release the hormone EPO. 3. EPO then stimulates red bone marrow to create more erythrocytes. 4. Increased amount of erythrocytes. 5. Oxygen levels around the body return to normal. 4. Pernicious anaemia occurs; autoimmune disorder where antibodies attack cells in the gastric mucosa. 6. Large abnormal cells are the result. They have immature nuclei, weak membranes, they are oval shaped and have a short lifespan. 5. Intrinsic factor is produced in these gastric cells and so it is not present therefore preventing binding and absorption of vitamin B 12 which is vital for erythrocyte division. References Grossman, S., & Porth, C. (2013). Porth's pathophysiology: Concepts of altered health states. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Huether, S. E., & McCance, K. L. (2013) Pathophysiology: the biologic base of disease in adults and children. Missouri: Elsevier. Marieb, E. N., & Hoehn, K. (2013). Human anatomy & physiology. Boston: Pearson. References Clark, A., & Cleland, J. (2013). Causes and treatment of oedema in patients with heart failure. Nature Reviews. Cardiology, 10(3), 156-170. doi: Hughes, R. (2013). Treatments to achieve fluid balance in heart failure. British Journal of Cardiac Nursing, 8(11), 537-540. Marieb, E. N., & Hoehn, K. N., (2014). Human Anatomy & Physiology. Boston, Unites States of America: Pearson. Show more

Assignment 1a: Annotated bibliography Due date: 14/09/2018 Marks: 30% Length 1500 words Submission: Online?Turnitin? Task: In the first weeks of the semester you have been examining how the cultures of different communities affect the way they interact with other members of their own communities and members of other communities. For this assignment you are asked to find 5 articles/ chapters(Use the journal articles provide by the client, please) in books about culture and hospitality that explore two of Hofstedes cultural dimensions. These factors are: Individualism/collectivism Power distance You are then required to write an annotated bibliography, using your sources. Example of entry for Assessment 1 About 300 words in length (one paragraph). Your annotation must include the following information: The reference in APA6 Background context of the article Any weaknesses but if you dont find any thats OK! Why is this article important? How will it help your research? Example Hofstede, G., Hofstede, G.J., & Minkov, M. (2010) Cultures and organizations: Software of the Mind. Retrieved from https://ebookcentral. In this chapter Hofstede discusses one of the cultural dimensions he identified in his research into culture. This dimension, which he named masculinity, refers to the extent to which gender roles in a particular society are seen as different. In masculine societies men and women have different roles while in feminine societies there is no strong division between male and female roles. While all societies have both masculine and feminine traits they tend to be either more masculine or more feminine in orientation. In masculine societies the emphasis is placed on being better than others while in feminine societies the relationship between people is stressed. Hofstede argues that in terms of work, employers in masculine societies place great importance on earning good salaries and having good promotion prospects, being recognised for their work achievements and finding their work stimulating. In contrast, workers in more feminine societies value good relationships with their managers and co-workers, and job security. This dimension is important to managers in hospitality as, depending on their orientation, staff respond better to different managerial approaches. My research will attempt to gauge which cultures have a more feminine leaning and how this impacts on their attitudes to the workplace. (200 words) Nazarian, Atkinson, & Foroudi (2017) Breaking down an article for summary. Nazarian, A., Atkinson, P., & Foroudi, P. (2017). Influence of national culture and balanced organizational culture on the hotel industrys performance. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 63, 22-32. National culture vs organisational culture important to be aware of the impact of national culture in the hotel industry. People from different cultures react differently to challenges within the organisation. Impact of Hofstedes four cultural dimensions, PD, UA, MAS, IND tested. Data collected from managers and staff at 98 hotels in London, nearly 70% female, nearly a third between 25-34, and almost half professionals. 980 questionnaires sent out 260 useable returns (OR 27%) Only MAS did not have an effect on the balance of the organizational culture. Balance of all four dimensions required for balanced organizational culture. The importance of doing your maths Quality of articles chosen 10% Presentation 10% Dont really feature in word count Contextualisation 20% Critical summary 60% Do the maths -lets take 300 words Contextualisation = 80-90 words Critical summary = 210-220 words But remember its flexible! Assessment 1: Annotated bibliography (Please note that NO separate mark has been allocated for the language used in this assignment. The mark in each section will reflect your accurate use of academic language). Possible mark 10 Your mark Quality of articles chosen Relevance Interest 20 Contextualisation Background to article explained clearly and succinctly Enough information given to enable understanding without unnecessary detail 60 Critical summary Central argument identified Value and relevance of the articles clearly reflected Weaknesses identified Article linked to students research project 10 Presentation According to template Referencing accurate 100 ASSIGNMENT 1b RESEARCH PROJECT Due date: Research project: 24 October 2018 Marks Research report: 50% of total Length 3000 words Assessment brief: Introduction Overall research project brief In this assignment you will be examining how different cultures affect hospitality workers attitudes towards their jobs, basing your questions on one or two of Hofstedes dimensions. You will compare the differing attitudes of two groups of your own choosing, Chinese/ Brazil hospitality workers. During class time, you will self-select into small groups (4 -5 students) Based on your work in assignment 1 in which you reviewed relevant journal articles you are required to design 10 questions (Will provide by the student) around cultural influences. You will be provided with opportunity in class to discuss the articles and the questions you wish to ask. I will also help you with the design of the questions. All questionnaires will need to be signed off by me before students are allowed to use them. You will also be guided as to how to write up your research. Each student in the group will then be asked to find 5-10 participants to take part in the survey. Who these participants should be will be discussed in class and decided by the group. You will make use of an online survey instrument . Survey Monkey or Google docs to collect data. Because you will not be working with large groups and do not require the questionnaire to be online for a long period of time, you will be able to use the service free of change. Using an online questionnaire also ensures participant anonymity. You will be required to write a report of a particular aspect (chosen by each student) of the pooled data which will be available for everyone in the group. Marking guides Assessment 1b: Marking guide (Please note that NO separate mark has been allocated for the language used in this report. The mark in each section will reflect your accurate use of academic language). Possible mark Your mark 5 Introduction Sets out aim and scope of project clearly 30 Literature Review Introduces the themes covered in the review. Focuses on two of Hofstedes cultural dimensions and gives reason for their selection. Critically evaluates recent articles on the topic and shows evidence of wide reading. Succinctly summarises the key points and reaches a logical conclusion 5 Methodology Outlines development of questionnaire (which is attached) and the criteria for selection of participants. 50 Findings and Discussion Reports succinctly on project findings using graphs and charts where appropriate. Links findings back to the literature review themes. Draws supported conclusions. Describes limitations. Explores implications for the hospitality industry.

1. Write one paragraph discussing how the author could expand on the results, what the information means in the big picture, what future research should focus on or how future research could move the topic forward. Discuss how knowledge in the area could be expanded. 2. Cite any direct quotes or paraphrases from the article. Use the author’s name, the year of publication and the page number (for quotes) in the in-text citation. Refer to the link in the Resources section to do this correctly. 3. mention page no and line number of article where ever necessary. and when ever you point out a error/mistake/correction/appreciation