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These seven movies deal with moral and ethical dilemmas. "The Matrix" - with the nature of reality, "Titanic" - tackles the moral obligation versus self-preservation and "The Truman Show" - tackles the relationship between God and us, humans. "The Talented Mr. Ripley" deals with the thin line between pathological narcissism and self-promotion, ambition and envy, love and obsession. "Being John Malkovich" deals with this question (among others): are we the owners of our brains? "Shattered" deals with the meaning of self identity nd personal responsibility. "Dreamcatcher" studies the myth of destructibility.

Articles and essays about the European Union (EU), the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the advent of Europe's common currency, euro, and central and eastern Europe after the fall of communism.

Russia's economy and politics under Vladimir Putin - an unknown KGB officer who sprang to prominence from his political base in St. Petersburg and proceeded to transform Russia from a chaotic vast erstwhile empire to an authoritarian state.

Critical analysis of the foundations and tenets of capitalism and of the dismal science - economics. The Anglo-Saxon version of capitalism is rejected by Europeans and many liberals. The European strands of capitalism are derided as "statism" by many American scholars and politicians. Who's right - and why?

Essays about official nd unofficial corruption, the "black" economy, money laundering, crime, and international finance - with emphases on scams, the ploys of venal politicians the world over, asset bubbles, and tax evasion.

It is difficult to export post the September 11 attacks. Stringent security and port inspections, strict money laundering regulations, and other hindrances crop daily.

A tutorial for export transactions - from financing to shipping, INCOTERMS and contracts.

Issues in owning and managing a small business - the Small Business Afministration, bureaucracy, taxation, financing and banking, credit card chargebacks, and other issues facing the undercapitalized, inexperienced, small entrepreneur in countries in transition and developing countries.

A second volume of short stories and poetry in English and Hebrew - stories about family, love, childhood, abuse, healing, incraceration, gambling, or life in the fringes of society and at its center.

Anthology of fascinating historical and scientific facts and links to relevant Web sources - history, literature, biology, art, physics, curiosities, and links to online resources, full text, and accessible.

Plan for Gardening Success as you track and record your gardening progress. Your Complimentary Garden Journal includes printable pages making it easy for you to:

-Graph Your Garden Space
-Record Planting Dates
-Create Plant Profiles
-Schedule Tasks
-Evaluate Pest & Disease History
-And More