Man's Loss of Nature

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   05/29/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Mention of the term nature conjures many images in the minds of contemporary readers. Some picture the robed, ivy-crowned beauty of Mother Nature. Some consider the fields and forests of Whitman. The idea here in question is the nature of man-the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The foul treatment Rousseau receives . Mallory Sweeney: A journalist. Freud's ideas of children . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Key Facts about Chronic Illness: Stigma and Coping

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   05/29/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Studies show that there are various illnesses which have been discovered of late and majority of these can be healed through the use of drugs and other hospital treatments. However, there are also those which remain in the body for an uncertain...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Description of cinical situation. Discussion of relevance of clinical situation. Identification, discussion, and analysis of issues within the clinical situation. Obesity and lifestyle change. Financial issues. Discussion/ analysis of...»

Privatization of Social Security: Will it Work?

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   05/29/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «When President Bush revealed his plan to overhaul Social Security in his speech at the Republican convention, it was received with mixed reactions. President Bush wants to overhaul Social Security and put it on sound financial footing. (Christine...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Since privatization and the increase in the aggregate rates of saving or investment. Aaron and Niggle's views. Conclusion. References....»

Digital Evolution

Science & technology   |   Electronics   |   Presentation   |   05/29/2008   |   .doc   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «The turn of the new century has brought outstanding leaps in the realm of technology. The rapid progression of technological development has changed the way our society operates. Moreover, the influence of technology has taken over our lives as a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Craig Barrett. The global knowledge economy. Technology as the fabric of life. Moore's law today. Changes in the microscopic level. Value of education: Focus on feople. Technology opportunity in healt...»

Sex Discrimination against Women

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   05/29/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Women feminists everywhere have been, "shouting for years and are still shouting whenever they hear it said that the subordination of women is caused by the inferiority of our natural capacities."(Delphy 23). This shows that many women feel as if...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The split within women. Discrimination: Relentless and widely tolerated. Promotions and hikes in pay for women. Sex discrimination in advertisments. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Society Woman: Days of a Russian Noblewoman

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   05/29/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The memoirs of Anna Evdokimovna Labzina, a noblewoman during the reign of Catherine the Great, might be expected to contain numerous references to the salon of St. Petersburg and the fashions of the time. Titled Days of a Russian Noblewoman, her...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Trying to understand her husband's nature. The move to Siberia . The role of an obedient 'orphan' . Her old-fashioned beliefs . Her old-fashioned practices . Labzina's insights into the Freemasons. Disregarding Labzina for her...»

Subplot and Plot: The Commentary of the Madhouse on the Castle in Middleton and Rowley's The Changeling

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   05/29/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In the seventeenth-century Jacobean revenge tragedy The Changeling, Thomas Middleton and William Rowley present two seemingly separate worlds in both location and action. The main plot is characterized by the locale of the castle in Alicante, ruled...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Beatrice's desire for Alsemero. De Flores' transformation . Isabella: The wife of the madhouse's doctor. The players in both the main plot and subplot . Beatrice's own inability to act reasonably. Conclusion. Works cited....»

The Absent Wife and Mother as the Source for the Downfall of a Family and Kingdom in Shakespeare's King Lear

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   05/28/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «In King Lear, Shakespeare incorporates a theme that is prevalent in many of his other works, that of family structure, specifically, absent wives and mothers. The nonexistence of King Lear's wife and his daughters' mother also implies the absence...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Declarations of love in order to attain the rightful portions of the kingdom. King Lear's rejection of Cordelia . The absence of a nurturing wife. The negative use of the word 'mother'. Balancing masculine and feminine traits....»

The Workshop

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   05/28/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Writing is not for the faint-hearted. Writers do the hard work of expelling ignorance, trying to change the way people think while taking in every chance to learn about the lives of others. The business of fiction is people, but in order to write...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The brilliance of the workshop . The paragraphs relating only to prose-writing. Valerie Brelinski's workshop . The reason why writers attend workshops. A surprising outcome of the workshop. Conclusion. Bibliography ....»

Nationalist Yearnings and the Modernization of China and Japan: The Importance of Economic Changes in Society to Revolution and Imperialism

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   05/27/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Western nations like Portugal or England did not simply encroach upon China's territory in the name of some abstract imperialist ideal. They had strong economic interest in the area, especially in keeping the tea trade alive. When diplomacy failed...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The nationalists want for modernization. Chinese defeats in the Opium War and the Boxer Rebellion. Creation of zaibatsu in 1880. Yamagata Aritomo's reforms: Lower classes brought in touch with samurai ethics. The Japanese occupation of...»

Women: What Were They Doing?

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   05/27/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «In the period precluding the 1700's, many different societies existed together and the future shape of the world was taking form. Christopher Columbus had discovered North America for Spain, Cortez had conquered the Aztecs, and Europeans began...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The regard for women as possessions . The common colonial woman. Conclusion. Work cited....»

First Steps Towards Success: The First National Convention

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   05/27/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Following the Revolution, drastic measures needed to be taken to insure America's survival and success if it was to truly become a rich and orderly nation after departure from British rule. The Articles of Confederation had been formulated and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Opposition of the federalist reality . The great compromise. The conflicting viewpoints between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists. Conclusion. Work cited....»

The Scarlet Letter : Exposition

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   05/27/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «America's Declaration of Independence gives all men an equal and unalienable right to the pursuit of happiness and this right cannot be usurped by any other principle unless the latter is governed by free will. However, because free will is subject...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Individualism. Potential. Perspective. Conclusion. Citation....»

Hamartia: Of Man And God

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   05/27/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The human genome has twenty-three pairs of chromosomes, genes of each intricately woven into the fabric of our beings. Their amino acid constituents are programmed to function and because they determine particular characteristics of organisms, they...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The outcome and consequence of her actions . Good and bad: The two distinct paths. Cal's wants to make his father proud. The choice to do good and help others. Conclusion. Citation....»

The Sufferings Endured by Griselda and Custance in The Clerk's Tale and The Man of Law's Tale

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   05/23/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In both The Clerk's Tale and The Man of Law's Tale, the major female characters, Griselda and Custance, find themselves in positions of immeasurable suffering, and both meet their challenges with immeasurable virtue. These tales are meant to act as...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The most socially aware of the pilgrims. Griselda's agreement to the terms. The perfect wife. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Morality and the Relationship Between the Pardoner's Prologue and Tale

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   05/23/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Based on his proclaimed 'theme,' Radix malorum est Cupiditas, the Pardoner seems a worthy teller of a moral tale, but based on his description of himself and his work, he seems the least able of the pilgrims to truly appreciate morality. His...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Pardoner relishing his lifestyle. The nonchalance over dishonesty . Ambiguity is the prevailing sentiment. The Pardoner's return to his tale. The Pardoner's use of his own Prologue . Conclusion. Bibliogra...»

Chaucer's Presentation of Marriage and Love in The Wife of Bath's and The Franklin's Tales

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   05/23/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In both the Wife of Bath's Tale and the Franklin's Tale, the Breton lai romances of the Tales, as well as in the Wife of Bath's Prologue, Chaucer explores the roles and rules of love and marriage for the medievals. Through the Wife of Bath's...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The instance when the Wife finds love. The status quo of the Wife. Love and marriage manage in Franklin's Tale. Creating an illusion that will hide the rocks from view . Concluison. Bibliography....»

Corporate social responsibility is not an integral part of business: Hence accountants should have little to with it.

Business & market   |   Accounting   |   Presentation   |   05/23/2008   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become one of the leading topics of discussion and deliberation in today's modern business environment. The main reason for this is due to the fact that climate change has become a very important agenda for...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Accountants: Submissive to accounting rules and regulations. Pragmatic reasons for why accountants should be involved in CSR. Holding companies accountable to the communities. Conclusion. Bibliogra...»

The top facts about Hmong students.

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Presentation   |   05/23/2008   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «The Hmong are an Ethnic group native to Asia, specifically Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam, specifically the northern, mountainous areas. They are believed to have existed as a group for at least 7,000 years. Most left those areas in the late 60's...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The number of Hmong worldwide. Hmong immigrants . The main difficulty for most Hmong . Conclusion. Works cited....»

What is the role of the Equal Rights Amendment?

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   05/23/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The Equal Rights Amendment, better known as the ERA, is an amendment requiring that both sexes be treated equally under the law. It has been a matter of heated debate and battle for the last 83 years. The ERA was first introduced to Congress in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Alice Paul's primary opponents. The discrepancy in men's and women's pay. The debate on reproductive rights. Another important issues similar to the wage difficulties. Lesbians and gays . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Rosie the Riveter: Teaching High School Students about Women in World War II

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   05/23/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «As men enlisted in the armed services, and the need for more ships, and guns, and war supplies grew, the government focused on the recruitment of women to fill those jobs left open by men. The War Production Coordinating Committee commissioned...»

Synopsis abstract : «Rosie's story. Rosie's historical presence. Rosie's presence in the class room. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Uncontrollable Urges: Women's Frightening Presence in Classical Athenian Drama and it's Reflection on Athenian Society

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   05/22/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «In classical Athenian society, anxiety about gender roles abounded, as women were regarded dichotomously as pillars of purity as well as receptacles and originators of filth, both moral and physical. Many ancient sources, often funerary monuments or...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Aristotle: Women are capable of virtue. Their political clout or social control. The great contradiction with women. Man's ambivalent feelings about women . Medea's most well known monologue. The opening of the play. Conclusion. Works...»

Comedy in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales: 'Moral' Pilgrims and the Stories They Tell

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   05/22/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Viewed in a certain light, Chaucer's Canterbury Tales offers a realistic slice of life from a diverse cross section of fourteenth century English society. Represented among the travelers are members of all three estates, the church, nobility and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The fabliau plot in the Miller's tale. The lover's role. Nicholas' alleged astrological education . The two clerks seeking lodging in the miller's house . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

International Institutions and Trade Liberalization: What has been the role of international institutions in promoting trade liberalization, and how successful have they been?

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   05/21/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «When we look at the issue of trade liberalization and we question which international institutions have promoted it, we must ask what exactly is an international institution. In the formal sense, they are seen as "an organization established by...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The IMF's description of itself . The controversy surrounding the free trade debate . Conclusion. Bibliography ....»

The Effectiveness of Restorative Justice

Law & contracts   |   Civil law   |   Presentation   |   05/21/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «In recent years, restorative justice has been utilized by various jurisdictions and organizations across the globe in an effort to promote increased satisfaction and fairness to participants, as well as hoping to lower crime rates and achieve a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Restorative justice as a social movement . The advent of restorative justice . The 'levels' and degrees of restorativeness. How do we judge the success of such programs?. Braithwaite's summing up some of the research findings. Analysis...»

Should the common law courts recognise the need for a general doctrine of unconscionability?

Law & contracts   |   Civil law   |   Presentation   |   05/21/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The doctrine of unconscionability remains a venue of debate and controversy not only for legal scholars, but for judges and attorneys in this country and abroad. The idea of unconscionability is in itself problematic. How can a judge, jury, or...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The key words in the definition . Considering every impact that plays a role in a contract. The case of Williams v. Walker-Thomas Furniture Co. The case of a set of war bonds . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

How has post-socialism reconstructed gender relations?

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   05/19/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Post socialism is not a term that can be used to blanket entire regions and nations and categorize entire systems and populations. "Post-socialism cannot be reduced to neoliberal economic restructuring nor just the legacies of socialism (and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Full employment opportunities . The view of gender rights and restrictions in post-socialist nations . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

How is sexuality and sexual behavior in the developing world shaped by globalization?

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   05/19/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Globalization greatly affects the sexual behavior, choices, habits, risks, identities and health of individuals in the developing world. Sexuality has certainly been altered by the intensification and spread of networks and flows interconnecting...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The rising demand and consumption of Western products . The globalization of media images. The global or western ideal. The sex industry . The spread of consumer culture and border crossing sex work. Conc...»

Experiences of and responses to domestic violence

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   05/19/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Domestic violence is a complex and problematic matter, one that poses many questions for the criminal justice system, victims, perpetrators, and enforcers and creators of policy. "Compared to other victims of violent crimes, victims of domestic...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The predominant explanation of domestic violence. The most perplexing issues . The policies of arrest, prosecution, and protocol . Problems with pro arrest policies . A system that aimed to prosecute in cases where the victim was...»

The Lost Worlds: Born Out of the TV Show Lost

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Presentation   |   05/19/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «ABC's Lost, just as any other show, works to make you feel connected to its characters. From its beginning it has connected you with the characters and their experiences on the island, and has given you significant development of the characters...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Find 815: An alternate reality game played on a smaller scale. Allowing the fan to move beyond what is shown on ABC. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Rap Enlightenment

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   05/16/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «For a large part of my life, I despised rap. I hated it in all its different forms. While my friends were all listening to Biggie Smalls and Tupac, I was listening to Metallica and Korn. I categorized hip-hop, R & B, and rap all into the rap...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Trying to move on . The immortal technique song. An obsession to hear more of the talent . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Communist Childhood: The Path to Disillusionment

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   05/16/2008   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «China in the mid-20th century was a country full of change. The country was transitioning from the rule of the nationalist KMT party to the communist CCP party. This change did not come easily and millions of lives were affected by it. Spider...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Zhiqi: A word that Rae herself says is hard to translate. The main point of the book. Conclusion. Works cited....»

A Review of Same-Sex Family Medicine

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   05/16/2008   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Same-sex couples and families face many additional challenges in the United States, whether it be from cultural views on their lifestyle or any number of legal barriers that interrupt the function of their daily lives. This paper seeks to focus on...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The disadvantage of the homosexual individuals. Manuel Hernandez and Shawn L. Fultz . Conclusion. References....»

A Little Breathing Room : A Look At Feminism

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   05/16/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «" 'To speak behind others' backs is the ventilator of the heart' and in this way we began a long session of ventilation of the heart" (Satrapi). With these words, Marjane Satrapi sets the stage for Embroideries and her intimate insight into the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The application of de Beauvoir's theory to Satrapi's book. Azzi's tragic tale . Separation from her family . An exercise in feminist separation by itself. Conclusion. Works cited....»

The Trees: Jupiter and Mercury Destroy the City of Phrygia

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   05/16/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Rife with evil, the town needed to be destroyed. Piety had built Phrygia, but gluttony, unfaithfulness, and greed had razed the now repugnant country. Disgusted by the drinking orgies, sexual perversions, and absence of worship, Jupiter and Mercury...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Turning the town to ashes. Baucis and Philemon. Welcoming the guests. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Environmental Management and Corporate Social Responsibility

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   05/16/2008   |   .pdf   |   40 pages
Document abstract : «The Nobel-winning IPCC group of climate scientists on Saturday the 17th, 2007 issued their starkest warning yet on global warming. Global warming bore the seeds of "catastrophe" yet there was also hope, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon emphasized....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The organization's enviornmental setting: The need for improvements of performance and reporting. International environmental treaties and sustainable development initiatives. Degree of compliance. Company relations to governmental...»

Abraham Lincoln Personality Analysis

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   05/15/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Abraham Lincoln is often regarded as one of the country's greatest presidents. In passing, he is commonly thought of as intelligent, diligent, and a groundbreaking leader. However, many people do not know that Abraham Lincoln suffered from chronic...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Historical documents consistently and Lincoln . Agreeableness as a factor associated with maintaining relationships. Intellect as a factor associated with intelligence. The core aspects of Psychoanalytic theory . Conclusion. Works...»

The Colonization and Independence of South Africa and Kenya

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   05/15/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Independence has been a struggle in the African continent since the first days of colonization. Africa has been territorialized since the days of Jesus, but was not heavily colonized until the Scramble for Africa. The Scramble, which took place...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The relations between the British and Boers . South Africa's National Party . Kenya: Another African country with a detailed history of colonization and independence. Oppression of the indigenous people . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Internet Access and the Government

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Presentation   |   05/13/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Internet availability has much improved since its inception. Accessing the Internet has gone from requiring military clearance to traveling to a local library and hopping on a computer. The importance of the Internet has also subsequently risen as...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. people left behind in the Internet age. Pricing depending on area and speed. Options for rural areas and smaller cities . The government's responsibility for providing Internet access to people. A possible increase in censorship and...»

Violence Is Everywhere

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   05/13/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Violence is everywhere. People see it in movies featuring Vin Diesel, in many video games, and read about it in books. Many people argue that television should not feature violence since it may affect young children in undesirable ways. Children can...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Helping parents regulate what their children watch on TV. Solutions to violence on television . Is violence is absolutely bad for children?. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Digital Masterpieces : Are video games any good?

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   05/13/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Video games draw plenty of criticism these days. Parents and politicians alike look at video games as a bad thing in society; it's a time sink that prevents families from bonding and schoolwork from getting done, in their eyes. Others view video...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The way Jenkins structures his argument . The structure of his argument . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Magic Realism in Photography

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   Presentation   |   05/13/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Present-day, the meaning of the term magic realism varies depending on the art form being described. Its meaning has altered over the past century and yet maintains aspects of its original use. The term was first in a title role with visual arts...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The medium's ability to render reality so precisely. Wyeth's painting of his neighbor afflicted with polio. Changing the situational reality in a studio setting. The non-technical element to control the photograph. Critics of Wyeth's...»

Fractals In African and Indian Architecture

Arts & media   |   Architecture   |   Presentation   |   05/13/2008   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «In 1977, a mathematical pattern received its name as Benoit Mandelbrot proclaimed that he "coined [the term] fractal from the Latin adjective fractus. The corresponding Latin verb frangere means to break to create irregular fragments. It is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Temples such as the Prambanan temple complex. Looking at a two-dimensional type of fractal function . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

An Outlet For The Internal: Photographs Reflecting The Desires of Clementina Hawarden and Julia Margaret Cameron

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   Presentation   |   05/13/2008   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Two Victorian women in the isolation of their own homes created portraits and tableaux. From 1857- 1864, Clementina Viscountess Hawarden made so-called "Studies from Life," which have far more significance than their general title would imply. A...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Cameron's portraits of women and Hawarden's photographs of her daughters. Hawarden's photographic studies . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Negative Portrayals of Heavy Metal Music

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   05/12/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «In today's world, the entertainment industry is one of the most prominent enterprises in the developed world, if not one of the top money makers. In fact, music sales alone have been a massive source of revenue, even regardless of the hits it has...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The music of death metal . Mayhem: The Norwegian black metal band . The three boys who fit the profile of would-be pseudo satanic black magic practitioners. Conclusion. Works cited ....»

Paradise Hermit Crab

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   05/12/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Everybody has their own idea of what paradise consists of. Freedom from the confines of the labor force, a tropical vacation with endless beaches and relaxing afternoon naps, a spending spree with no bill in sight, and streaming chocolate with an...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The author's own intimate account of his quest to find meaning in life . Growing up without any religion . Thinking about the Buddhist ideology . Hardcore Zen . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Fighting Nostalgia and Facing the Present: The Power of Coming Home

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   05/08/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Home is where the heart is, especially in the case of Odysseus. Separated from home for twenty years, the military man yearns to set foot on the sand of Ithaka to reclaim his place as leader, husband, and father. However, unlike the portrayal of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Odysseus' criy for a more glorious death. Odysseus' encounter with Telemakhos. Homer's hints that Odysseus cries on the inside. Conclusion. Works cited....»

An Ideological Threat

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   05/08/2008   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four examines a society plagued by war, hunger, and ever-present government surveillance. Lack of resources and the prospect of death face all citizens everyday, and yet their ruling body is in no danger of losing its...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The book Winston receives from O'Brien . The strength of Nineteen Eighty Four lies . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Thinking This Hard Hurts

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   05/08/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Joseph K. is in trouble, and he doesn't know why. Accused of a crime the details of which he is not privy to, his life becomes one impossible search for an acquittal. All his energies are throwing into determining his crime and a way to prove his...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The man's acceptance of the doorkeeper's assertions. K.'s greatest error . The semi-conscious state in which K. lives . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Roses are Red, Emily is Blue, Her Father Died and She Went Cuckoo: A Novel Project on William Faulkner's A Rose for Emily

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   05/08/2008   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Over the years, society has come to accept that in most cases, people are the products of their environments. For example, if one is brought up in an irresponsible environment, it is likely they will be irresponsible when they are older. However,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Emily's refusal to acknowledge his death. Emily's refusal to take the chance that he may leave her. Another prominent character in the story . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Rewriting the Future

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   05/07/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The passage of Exodus 20:5 discusses the inheritance of "the sins of the father laid upon the children," illustrating the idea that one generation's legacy is often placed on the shoulders of its offspring. Children must learn the ways of the world,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Pride: Describing both the plight and the power of people . The defensive pride . Solutions and a cure. The logical appeal that is undeniably important. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Introduction to Government and Politics "Hunting" for Diversity: Hunt v. Cromartie

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Presentation   |   05/06/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «"A reapportionment plan that draws in persons, who may have very little in common but the color of their skin, bears an uncomfortable resemblance to political apartheid" (Rosenschein). Clearly, Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor understood...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Ensuring an African American voice . Hunt's strongest defense . Favoring Hunt in the case. Conclusion. Work cited....»

Diving into "Water on the Brain" Hydrocephalus: An Exploration

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   05/06/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The popular board game Operation entails the treatment of, amongst many other ersatz medical conditions, "water on the knee," cleverly rendered as a bucket to be withdrawn from the knee of the plastic "patient" using tweezers. However, to the dismay...»

Synopsis abstract : «Basic pathology. Specific types and respective etiologies. Causes. Symptoms. Demographics and epidemiology. Possible treatment. Prognosis. Diagnostic concerns. Conclusion. References ....»

Death Becomes Me: The Development of a Personal Eschatology

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   05/06/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Though the exact methods by which one might "die twice" are unclear, the sage wisdom of modern-day philosopher Chris Rock is undeniable: regardless of whom one may be, one will certainly die. Concordantly, according to philosopher Martin Heidegger...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The inevitability of death as 'thrownness'. A real life example of momentarily inauthentic living. Examples reinforcing the negative results of fighting against the tidal pull of death. The construction of an individuated...»

Clash of the Christians: Why Rome's Religious and Social Practices Catalyzed the Christian Explosion in the First Century

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   05/06/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «"Goodness is the only investment that never fails," once penned poet Henry David Thoreau. Such was a belief of the earliest followers of Christianity, most of whom were disrespected lower-class citizens of the Roman Empire. Christians proclaimed the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Romans and afterlife. The emphasis on the importance of worldly effects. Roman rituals surrounded a sacrifice . Conclusion. Works cited....»

THE JUDAS CODE: A Revelation of Moral and Ethical Dilemmas in New Testament Scripture

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   05/06/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In The Divine Comedy, author Dante Alighieri illustrates "Inferno," his interpretation of Hell, which is divided into nine distinct "circles," each designated for a particular severity of sinner. Within the ninth and innermost circle resides Satan,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Christianity's reference to one's debt or duty to God . Evidence of Deontological Christian principles. An alternate set of Christian texts . Orthodox doctrinal ideals and Gnostic heretical ideals. Conclusion. Works cited....»

The Demarcation Problem: Conflict Between What to Teach And What Not To Teach

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Presentation   |   05/06/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «In late 2005 a federal judge barred a Pennsylvania public school from teaching "intelligent design" in its biology classes. The trial had taken six weeks and resulted in a resounding win for those who support the teaching of evolution in the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Logical positivists . The logical positivists: Finding a set of rules to determine what was meaningful and what was not. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Deconstructing the Traditional View of Judas the Betrayer: An Exploration of the Gospel of Judas

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   05/05/2008   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «"My god, I'm sick. I've been used and you knew all the time. God I'll never know why you chose me." The rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar features a torn, confused Judas Iscariot contemplating his suicide shortly after betraying Jesus Christ. These...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Choosing which foundational Christian ideas should be part of the New Testament. Leonardo Da Vinci's portrayal of Judas . Conclusion....»

Working out problems results in better problem solving performance than studying worked-out problems

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Presentation   |   05/05/2008   |   .ppt   |   9 slides
Document abstract : «Performance = Accomplishment It is associated to effective management of work, support and feedback Cognitive Load = Effort The load imposed on the cognitive system of a learner when performing a particular task = the amount of effort required...»

Synopsis abstract : «Understanding the ideas. Cognitive load factors. Worked out problems. What others say for worked out problems. Conclusions....»

Political Image and the Public Trust: A Look At Today's Media

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   05/05/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «These days the general population has a plethora of choices as to where they get their news from. With media outlets owned by big business conglomerates, it can be hard to decide what the truth is and what stories have been tweaked to meet the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The biggest influence on the population . Government officials' dependence on news reports as indirect indicators of public emotion. Research questions. Method. Instrument. Analysis. Relation of public trust to political...»

The Political Rhetoric of Same-Sex Marriage

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   05/05/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Same-sex marriage, the notion that two members of the same gender can be joined in a legally recognized union that is the civic basis of marriage, is a hot topic in the United States. The dispute over same-sex marriage has raged for years; the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Blending conservative and ascriptive elements. Homosexual critics of same-sex marriage. Jyl Josephson's contention that marriage and citizenship are indelibly linked in our society. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Judaism, Christianity and Anti-Semitism

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   05/05/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Throughout the histories of two of the world's major religions, there has been immense effort to keep separate from one another by focusing on differences rather than similarities. In time Christianity became the oppressor of the religion that gave...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Make the world the place God intended. The Jews and Jesus. Why does anti-Semitism exist in the first place? . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Investigating Madness Within Power Structures

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   05/04/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Kafka's The Metamorphosis is full of power structures that dictate the actions of each character. Each character finds him or herself in a role of accountability and responsibility that dictates how he or she acts, particularly towards other...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Personal freedom within the mind . Turning points where the family turns on him. Determining whether or not he is well or even sane. The loss of individuality . Gregor's submission even as he is turned upon. Gregor's family's showing...»

Eying Down Sanctuary: A Study of the Effects of Representation upon Readers

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   05/04/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Laura Tanner, in her Intimate Violence, points out that, while reading, one becomes detached from victims of violence in particular texts such that the reader is able to observe the act of violence without suffering its consequences (Tanner, 9)....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The representations of violence . The first point of Tanner's outline of representation . Opportunities for the reader to empathize with Temple through sympathetic eyes. The absence of the actual rape scene. Conclusion. Works cit...»

Sex With Necks: An Investigation of Phallic Imagery

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   05/03/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «In literature, the vampire bite is often interpreted as a symbol of coitus between the vampire and his or her victim. However, when one takes a closer look into the anatomy and functions involved in the sex of particular blood-sucking scenes found...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The anatomy between Dracula and each girl. Creating two sexual orifices out of a sexless canvas. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Stein's Translation of Art to Literature

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   05/03/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Because Gertrude Stein works within the medium of writing instead of painting, it is easier for her audience to view her separate from Cubism or Post-Impressionism though it still stands that they influenced her. She shares many values and ideals...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Reproducing visual life. The if-then clauses. Relating colors to words . Conclusion. Works cited....»

A Race to the Finish : A struggle for equal rights

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   05/01/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The United States, despite its libertarian ideals and emphasis on equality, has more than once turned its back on its own citizens. Slavery, the most bruising, shameful mark in the history of this democracy, divided the American culture even after...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. His arguments: The importance of innovation. Overcoming racial inequality. In 1957, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights . Blacks and whites banding together . Conclusion. Works cited....»

The Dance of Death

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   Presentation   |   05/01/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The robed, skeletal figure of Death interacting with the living has become an iconic image in contemporary culture, adorning Tarot cards, album covers and T-shirts; appearing in film, books and artistic prints. Our fascination with and fear of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Science to explain plagues as natural occurrence. The medieval danse macabre. Representations of the macabre. The two most common forms of the danse macabre. The Dance of Death theme . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Wireless Internet: Structure for the Urban Future

Science & technology   |   Computer science   |   Presentation   |   05/01/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The battle for control of public airwaves is nothing new. Following in the steps of radio and cellular telephones, wireless Internet - or wireless fidelity, known and trademarked as WiFi - is becoming the next major wireless permanent...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Confusing the issue . Boston, New York, and San Francisco: Promoting plans for citywide wireless internet. Problems installing public WiFi . The lack of public wireless Internet service. The point of wireless technology...»

Madagascar: A Country's Struggle for Public Discourse Through Media

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   05/01/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «In independent Madagascar, while citizens celebrate a free media system, their simultaneous struggle for media access puts them at great disadvantage. Formerly a French colony, Madagascar has only had its independence for several decades, little...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Independent station Radio Say . Radio in Madagascar. Radio Don Bosco . Telephone and Internet access. Conclusion. References....»

Faust and Nature: A Look Goethe's Faust

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   04/30/2008   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «The thinker's woe at his own ignorance, despite some great deal of learning, has been a common literary predicament since the Age of Reason. While many of the mathematicians and scientists kept insisting upon the reducibility of existence to laws,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The book of Nostradamus. Faust's mood to reject the established systems. Faust's doubts about the value of the objective world. Works cited....»

Do You Really Need a College Degree?

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Presentation   |   04/30/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «I think this is a question that most adults over the age of 25 ask themselves if they did not attend and complete college right after high school. I sit back nearly one year after finally finishing my degree and remember the multitude of times I...»

Synopsis abstract : «Outlook. Make a plan. Sanity check. Paying for college. Keep your job. Family. Yourself. Bibliography....»

Investigative Report on Climate Change: The actions of the Australian Government

Political science   |   Ecology & environment   |   Presentation   |   04/29/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «This report explores the recent issue of climate change. It will outline the key elements that make climate change an important issue politically. It will focus on how the issue of climate change is being addressed by both the Australian Labor and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Australian annual mean temperature anomalies. Australia's natural environment . Who is involved in addressing the issue?. How is the Labor Party addressing the issue?. How is the Liberal Party addressing the issue?. What are the main...»

Purposes of Education

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Presentation   |   04/28/2008   |   .ppt   |   6 slides
Document abstract : «What educational purposes should schools seek to attain? What educational experiences can be provided to help attain these purposes? How can these educational experiences be effectively organized? How can we determine whether (and to what extent)...»

Synopsis abstract : «Fundamental questions for goals. Goals and objectives. National policy reports . Conclusion. References....»

Reflection on Lowell's "For the union Dead"

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   04/28/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Robert Lowell opens his poem, For the Union Dead, with an image of destruction, despair, and the loss of something that represents his youth. This opening stanza sets the tone for the rest of the poem. For the Union Dead is ultimately more...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. For the Union Dead: Written in 1960. The war imagery . Words that are violent and invoke images of war. The use of violent words . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Defining Republicanism

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   04/28/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «When the Treaty of Paris officially ended the American Revolution in 1783, the new American citizens were faced with the challenge of forming a system of government that was functional, well structured, and non-oppressive. Over the course of six...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Keeping the citizenry knowledgeable. George Washington: The first president of the newly formed United States of America. The most precious pieces of knowledge . His enthusiasm and drive for the national university. Factors that might...»

An overview of CO2 Sequestration

Science & technology   |   Geology   |   Presentation   |   04/28/2008   |   .ppt   |   33 slides
Document abstract : «Climate change is now widely recognised as a long term threat. It is thought that the climate is being changed by the increasing emissions of greenhouse gases, especially CO2, arising from human activities. Useful reductions in CO2 emissions can be...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. CO2 Increase, 2003-2030. Geological storage of Carbon Di Oxide. Motivation. The Sleipner CO2 injection. CO2 injected and its impact. CO2 injection: Statement. The Salah project. Conclusion. References....»

Integrating Moral Dilemmas

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Presentation   |   04/28/2008   |   .ppt   |   27 slides
Document abstract : «"Let's make one thing perfectly clear-you are a character educator. Whether you are a teacher, administrator, custodian, or school bus driver, you are helping to shape the character of the kids you come in contact with. It's in the way you talk,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Our mission as educaters. Character educator. What Is reflection. Knowing the purpose of activity. Tools of an expert . Considering the context. How not to teach values. Bond and Walker suggestion . Definition of moral...»

What Sex Should Really Mean in a Relationship

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   04/28/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «I sit and watch my wife, as I often do, when she does not know I am looking at her and me thank God that I am blessed to have a woman who enjoys life. We, like any other couple, have our ups and downs and sometimes the downs outweigh the ups....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. My shocking discovery. Ever changing roles. It's time to open up. Put sex in its place and move on to more important things. Bibliography....»

Starting a Flower Shop : A business Strategy

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   04/28/2008   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «Opening any type of business is a challenging and monumental task that requires dedication and perseverance. Starting a flower shop brings its own unique set of challenges to the fore. No matter what type of business you are opening, careful...»

Synopsis abstract : «Essentials to planning. When to plan. What to plan. Implement the plan. Location. Determine your market. Evaluate the location. Don't over commit. Advice from the expert and working from home. The main goal. Space considerations. Advice from the...»

Cells Involved in Immunity

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   04/25/2008   |   .ppt   |   22 slides
Document abstract : «Development of T & B Lymphocytes Thymus-derived cells (T lymphocytes) mediate cellular immune responses; bone marrow-derived cells (B lymphocytes) are involved in humoral immunity. Both T and B lymphocytes are derived from precursor or stem cells...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Antigen dependent maturation . Helper-Inducer T Cells. Cytokine primary biologic activity. Cytotoxic or killer T Cells. B Lymphocytes. Cytokines. Conclusions. Bibliography....»

Atopic Disease

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   04/25/2008   |   .ppt   |   20 slides
Document abstract : «Clinical manifestations resembling allergic hypersensitivity can also occur in the absence of an immunologic mechanism. Specific examples include nonallergic (intrinsic) asthma, which is triggered by the effect of inhaled dusts and fumes, weather...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Physical examination . Specific IgE antibody tests. The type of immune response . The remote risk of inducing a systemic reaction. The exception of penicillin. In vitro tests for detecting allergen-specific antibody in serum...»

The commercialization of the Medical Profession

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   04/25/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «With injuries happening daily it is no wonder that the medical field is constantly growing and evolving. This field has actively changed since its early incarnation during the Roman Era in which medicine was based on theory not science (Greig 41)....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Pharmaceutical companies: Leading contributor to the rising cost of medicine . Receiving patents on drugs in the US. A reverse approach to medicine: Canada, Norway, Great Britain, Japan and Cuba . The use of a bipartisan...»

Find the Right Doctor to Give You Hope

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   04/25/2008   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «In today's environment of advanced medical practices and practitioners, it still amazes me that some doctor's are so set in their ways that they are not willing to try alternative therapies for more debilitating conditions. When scientists can clone...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Different kinds of doctors. The turnstile doctor. Personal experience. My son. Find the right doctor for you. Bibliography....»

The October Crisis of 1970: Terror in Quebec

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   04/24/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In October 1970, events took place in Canada that would draw the attention of the entire world. For the first time in its history as a country, terrorism would be brought right to the doorstep of the Canadian government by a radical left-wing...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The FLQ's direct support for the Quebec sovereignty movement . The crisis facing the government of Canada . Opposition for the War Measures Act. Canada: A country that is extremely safe to live in. Conclusion...»

Michelangelo's Last Judgement

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   Presentation   |   04/24/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Michelangelo Buonarroti was born on March 6, 1475, to the wife of a podesta in the diocese of Arezzo. As podesta, his father held an executive and judicial office of the Republican city-states. When his term in office ended, Michelangelo's father...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Determination and unwavering loyalty to patrons. The critics of the paintings . Examples of psychomachia . Michelangelo's Last Judgement . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

The American History of Race & Gender in Literature

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   04/24/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Throughout the course of American history, the literature of the nation has served to reflect the social climate of the time in which it was written. Society's values in regards to both race and gender have thus been contextualized in history by...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The contrast between Phyllis Wheatley and the Haudenosaunee. The domination of the literary realm by White men. The situation of Native Americans accordingly Huntly's perspective. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Kenya Electoral Crisis

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   04/24/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The ethnic divisions in Kenya normally remain dormant until election time politics polarizes the population behind certain candidates. The Kenyan crisis of 2007-2008 followed a recurring pattern of tribal violence that has happened throughout the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The political conflict. Raila Odinga's call for a revote. Discussing the issues. Issues within Kenya that helped allow the violence to plateau to a new level. Maintaining short term stability . Conclusion....»

Examining Urban Poverty In Canadian Society

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   04/23/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Poverty is a problem which is increasing steadily on a global scale. In North America, urban poverty is growing rapidly. Urban Poverty is a term used to describe people living in urban environments whom lack the means required to provide themselves...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Who is poor and who is not . Young children and teenagers: Impoverished individuals in the country. Immigrant groups that enter the country . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Examining The Religion of Scientology?

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   04/23/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Scientology is a controversial new aged religion which has grown and shrank quickly over the past few decades. Much about the religion is unknown to the general public aside from the fact that it seems to be popular among celebrities. With their...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The religion of Scientology . Comprehending the true beliefs presented by the church of scientology. The higher levels or ranks . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Kamikaze diaries- Review

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   04/23/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «The onset of 9/11 in America awoke comparisons of the suicide attacks to that of Pearl Harbor during World War II by so-called Japanese kamikaze bombers, however the attempted parallel as Emiko Ohnuki-Tierney puts it "[represents] a deliberately...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The life of Sasaki Hachiro. The life of Hayashi Tadao . The life of Takushima Norimitsu . The Matsunaga brothers Shigeo and Tatsuki . The life of Hayashi Ichizo. Conclusion: The story of the struggle of 7 student soldiers....»

Examining the Causal Factors and Societal Ramifications of the Celtic Tiger Phenomenon

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Presentation   |   04/23/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «When one examines the historic past of Ireland it is evident that this once colonial appendage of Brittan has had its fair share of despair. Within just over a hundred years Ireland as a whole has suffered through numerous crises including two...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Examining De Valera's Ireland. The emergence of the 'Celtic Tiger'. Societal ramifications of the Celtic Tiger. Articles in support of the Celtic Tiger. Conclusion. References....»

Ivan the Fourth: Leader, Conqueror, Murderer, Psychopath

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   04/23/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In medieval Russia, specifically Moscow in the early sixteenth century, times were beginning to change. This period of Russian history saw the end of Appanage Rus and the beginning of the Muscovite state. This alteration in political organization...»

Synopsis abstract : «One of Cherniavsky's viewpoints is that Ivan the terrible did not truly deserve his epithet. . This depiction of an overall ?renaissance mood? by Cherniavsky.. Cherniavsky also refers to another writer's thesis.. Changing depictions of the Tsar.. At...»

Béisbol Libre: Baseball and Nationalism in Cuba

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   04/23/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Baseball has long been considered the great "American Pastime", for many it conjures up images of children playing in little league games and the epic scenes of Field of Dreams, in which the diamond is surrounded by cornfields. However imagine such...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Givin the nation a sense of nationalism . Cuba's reliance on slave labor. Baseball vs bullfighting in Cuba . Bans and restrictions against baseball. The growing dissatisfaction with Spanish colonial rule . Support for the...»

The Giant Panda

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Presentation   |   04/23/2008   |   .pdf   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The Giant Panda, scientifically known as the Ailurodopa melanoleuca, is considered an endangered species found in a few mountain ranges in central China, Sichuan, Shannxi, and the Gansu Provinces, according to the Smithsonian National Zoological...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The make up of the animals. Massicot's views on the life of the Giant Panda. The newborn. Mving for food. Conclusion. Resources....»

Dr. Faustus and Eve's Sins and Judgments

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   04/23/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Milton's Eve and Marlowe's Doctor Faustus were duped into spiritual doom in pursuit of knowledge, both seeking knowledge bought power at the expense of their spirit. Doctor Faustus sells his soul to Satan, exchanging it for knowledge of magic, while...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The need for Faustus to reject divinity. Faustus' falls into idolatry. The path followed by Faustus and Eve. The Punishment for trespasses against God. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Australian Travel Guides: Frommer's vs. Lonely Planet

History & geography   |   Geography   |   Presentation   |   04/22/2008   |   .doc   |   14 pages
Document abstract : «Guidebooks are important because they are portable, they contain a surplus of information on destinations and they are easy to refer to. Noteworthy information guidebooks provide are the "must know" elements of different areas including advice on...»

Synopsis abstract : «The importance of travel guides. A glance at the covers. A glance at the organization: Structural. Destinations. A glance at Aussie eats and drinks. Case study: Park Hyatt, Sydney . The Great Barrier Reef. Conclusion: What does all this mean?...»

"Kids" and Adolescent Sexuality Love Sex and Relationships

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Presentation   |   04/21/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The film "kids" is a raw account of an urban adolescence focusing on experimentation with sex, drugs, liquor, and violence. The account examines these issues at their absolute worst. One of the issues that the film focuses on is adolescent...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Sexual education as a controversial issue world wide. The most significant aspect of the film pertaining to the lack of sexual education. The definition of sex . Adolescence as a difficult journey that everyone must...»

Cowards, Traitors, and the Call of the Confederate Home Front: Dispelling the Mythology of the Confederate Deserter during the Civil War

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Presentation   |   04/21/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «Confederate soldiers listed as absent without leave from their units during the Civil War have typically been described as traitors, motivated by Unionist sympathies and cowardice. However, this view of the Confederate deserter may be more of a myth...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Confederate States of America and a feeling of regional love. The role of the Confederate newspapers . Deserters in Knight's Band . A final way the Confederacy labeled deserters . The use of newspapers, legislation, and...»

Chinese Mythology, Religion and History: Look At The Journey to The West

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Presentation   |   04/21/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Often times, there is a distinct line between fact and fiction - between history and mythology, and even religion. However, in many of China's classic novels this line is blurred to the point of non-existence. A perfect example of this is Wu...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Considering the historical context . The birth of Sun Wu'kung . Other mythological figures that appear in the book. The religious context of The Journey to the West . Conclusion. Works cited....»

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