Introduction and Analysis Obesity is one of the most complex diseases currently afflicting modern society. It is ranked high among typical medical problems that affect a large segment of the population and a source of growing concern for many health practitioners. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 652 million adults aged 18 years […]
The First World War (1914-18) ended as abruptly as it had started. Germany’s loss and consequent abdication of Kaiser Wilhelm II meant that the country was now in a leadership crisis. General sentiments further exacerbated the situation, especially by people who felt that Germany had been treated somewhat unfairly by the Allied powers and deeply
Introduction Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-45) is widely regarded as one of the most influential theologians of 20th century Europe. His firm conviction in the Christian faith motived him to become a leading puritanical voice in Germany where he made it his life’s work to instruct synods on their role in a rapidly transforming secular society. A
In recent years, consumption and consumer behavior have emerged as areas of great interest for researchers. One of the key elements responsible for sparking this interest is the decision made by persons to acquire a utility product with money that could have, alternatively, been spent on investments. Consumption has also led to the development of
Colonoscopy The human colon is a tubular organ that functions as a plumbing system; working continuously to eliminate waste products from the body. By operating round the clock, it maintains the body’s electrolyte balance critical for proper functionality. However, there are numerous occasion when changes occur in the colon, warranting immediate medical attention. A colonoscopy,
Date: 15 September 2019 To: John Smithson From: XYZ RE: The Unjust Burden of Cuts to Low-Income Tuition Grant Programs The primary objective of this memorandum is to highlight the plight of lower-income students bearing the unjust burden of pursuing higher education without a grant. Typically, college grants are offered to eligible candidates as a
What It Means to Have an Efficient Capital Market An efficient capital market refers to a set-up where information on the value of securities is officially and accurately amalgamated in real time. Its primary purpose is to enable financial practitioners to stay abreast of any fluctuations that may occur and reflect in current pricing
The Great Depression (1929-31), as it is commonly referred to, is still remembered as the most prolonged and most ubiquitous financial crisis in the history of the United States. Its far-reaching consequences spread across Continental America and its effects felt globally. A sudden decline in economic activity and the recession that soon set in exacerbated
The development of molecular genetics in the past decade has heralded a new epoch in evolutionary studies. For the first time since Darwin published his groundbreaking theory, scientists were able to depend on new parameters other than paleontology and comparative morphology when explaining the evolutionary process. Molecular genetics sought to bolster available evidence on evolution
Casale, Giancarlo. “The Ottoman Age of Exploration.” 2010. Giancarlo Casale investigates the Age of Exploration through the lens of Sultan Selim of the Ottoman Empire. Sultan Selim is still remembered by many for his exploits in the Indian Ocean and the contacts that he forged through trade and exploration. In this book, the author explores the