Computers vs. Books

According to an OfSTED The link between books and achievement, however, does come with a lot of conclusive evidence. This is perhaps unsurprising to you and me, but rather worryingly not to the leader of the study, Malcolm Dixon, who commented that ‘It is surprising that books matter.’

There are many who believe that the traditional book is being phased out in favour of the computer.
The reason I question the prevailing view is that as a child, my friends and I envisioned a world of the not-too-distant future in which we read all our novels on a screen, perhaps not even moving our eyes to read.

My opinion:

I think that all books can be available to everyone on the Internet, but it is always more pleasant to have it in their hands.




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India

Economy of India:

The economy of Indiaa, when measured in USD exchange-rate terms, is the twelfth largestt in the world, with a GDP of US $1.25 trillion (2008). It is the third largestt in terms of purchasing power parityy. India is the second fastest growing major economy in the world, with a GDP growth rate of 9.4% for the fiscal year 2006–2007.However, India's huge populationn has a per capitaa income of $4,542 at PPP and $1,089 in nominal terms (revised 2007 estimate).The World Bank classifies India as a low-income economy.
India's economy is diverse, encompassing agriculture, handicrafts, textile, manufacturing, and a multitude of services. Although two-thirds of the Indian workforce still earn their livelihood directly or indirectly through agriculture, services are a growing sector and play an increasingly important role of India's economy.

History:

History of India and History of the Republic of IndiaStone Age rock shelters with paintings at the Bhimbetka rock shelters in Madhya Pradesh are the earliest known traces of human life in India. The first known permanent settlements appeared over 9,000 years ago and gradually developed into the Indus Valley Civilization, dating back to 3300 BCE in western India. It was followed by the Vedic period, which laid the foundations of Hinduism and other cultural aspects of early Indian society, and ended in the 500s BC.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India

Egypt/صر

The Arab Republic of Egypt is a country in Africa located in the northeast and includes the Sinai peninsula (which belongs to the Asian continent). Most of its surface integration of the Sahara desert, inhabited only around oases. Its capital is Cairo.

History:

The first inhabitants of Egypt reached the banks of the Nile, then by a conglomerate of marshes and outbreak of malaria, escaping from the desertification of the Sahara. The first made livable communities nationwide, and were split into regions called nomos. After the time and after times of the agreements and disputes nomos were grouped into two proto-nations, Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt.

Economy:

the Government of Egypt tamed inflation, slashed budget deficits, and built up foreign reserves. Although the pace of structural reforms, such as privatization and new business legislation, has been slower than the IMF envisioned, Egypt's steps toward a more market-oriented economy have prompted increased foreign investment.

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