Death of a Salesman, by Arthur Miller

Document abstract : «Since the very beginning of the play, we realize the essential role of dreams and reminiscences in Willy Loman's life because he seems to live in his own world. Indeed, as soon as he comes back home, we learn that this day, he wasn't able to drive...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The explosion of urban violence . Exclusion reinforced by a negative stigma . The violence expressed by riots in France and the violence in the 1960's in Los Angeles. Conclusion. Sources....»

Wacquant's contrast of French and American 'ghettoes'

Document abstract : «'The American ghetto is far more closed, penalizing and violent than the decaying French periphery' This introduction by E. Mingione to Wacquant's study summarizes the contrast demonstrated between the 'Red Belt', that is the French working class...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Relevance of Wacquant contrast with the French crisis. The explosion of urban violence . French riots being invalid to Wacquant's contrast. The reasons that make it possible to say that both ghettoes are...»

American writers in Paris: Anaïs Nin - Houseboat - ; James Baldwin - Equal in Paris -

Document abstract : «"Houseboat" is the initial short story in a collection entitled Under a Glass Bell, published in 1944 by Anaïs Nin. It presents us with the complex relationship the artist carries on with Paris - a relationship made of both attraction and repulsion....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Quays: A refuge at the heart of the city. Blurring boundaries. Dream and trip: The fragile sources of freedom and creation. James Baldwin: 'Equal in Paris'. Paris and the Parisians: A rendez-vous manque. Loneliness and...»

Sociological accounts of social movements

Document abstract : «Contemporary sociological accounts of social movements are mainly influenced by the 'new American paradigm' (crossley) arguing that social actors are rational calculators. According to these sociologists, emotions associated with irrationality are...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Sociological accounts of social movements . The idea of the rational actor theory . Changes in the study of social movements. Emotion as a powerful sentiment. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Southern attitudes towards Northern Ireland

Document abstract : «Since the creation of the Republic of Ireland in 1922, the territory of Ireland is divided between two parts. The first one, Northern Ireland, is still taking part of the United Kingdom whereas the Republic of Ireland became an independent state....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Changes in the southern attitudes. Understanding of the problem in the Republic of Ireland. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

What is depression and how is it looked after?

Document abstract : «There are several types of depression, but we will only discuss the major depressions. We will try to understand this disease, by analyzing its symptoms, causes and possible treatments. The clinical depression is more than a feeling of bad day's...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Symptoms list. Testimonies. Appropriate treatment. Bibliography....»

Is the United Nations an effective organization?

Document abstract : «The United Nations is not the first international organization to be established to help in settling conflicts peacefully and preventing future conflicts. In 1899, the Hague Convention for the Settlement of International Disputes was established. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. History of the United Nations. The formation of the Security Council . being fair and looking legitimate . Conclusion....»

The universal human rights concept

Document abstract : «The UN was founded immediately after the horrors of the Second World War because of the Nazi-regime and in response to the economic and social difficulties after the Depression. This need of security by law was explained by a particular tradition in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Cultural relativism . Universality of human rights. The case of China. Conclusion. Bibliography ....»

Cuban immigration in the United States

Document abstract : «The United States of America has always been an immigration Land. 301 Million Whites, Blacks, Latinos and Asians, subdivided in different ethnic groups are living together. Because of the all-known complicated relationship between Cuba and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The history of the Cuban immigration . The first phase. The second phase. The third phase. Cuban-Americans: Respected by Americans. Relations between Cuba and America . Conclusion....»

Richard Dawkins, "The selfish gene"

Document abstract : «In The Selfish Gene, Richard Dawkins elaborates on another perspective of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, basing his argument on the recent discovery of the DNA molecule's structure. The theory of evolution, which relevance had been largely...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The lack of importance that Darwinism suffers in universities. Fundamental selfishness due to competition. The concept of 'life' as an insignificant word in a dictionary. Conclusion....»

Saakashvili and the developments in Ajara

Document abstract : «Ajara is the only autonomous region in the South Caucasus that never fought an armed conflict with its central government. In the Georgian context, the non-violent resolution of the Ajara crisis following the Rose revolution makes a particular sense...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction . A general background of Ajara: Ajara's specificities. An economically strategic region. Role for ethno-religious belongings. Abashidze's miscalculations. Abashidze and the Rose revolution. The defection of the Russian...»

The myth of New York City from a French perspective

Document abstract : «For this presentation, I have chosen to talk about New York City, also known as "the Big Apple" or the "city that doesn't sleep". When French people hear about the United States, they often imagine how exciting the life might be in New York. The...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. New York is a place. Architecture and buildings. The statue of liberty. From Manhattan to the Bronx. New York is a culture . A specific literature: comics, the New York times and the New Yorker. From the Met to the MoMA. New York is...»

John Barry, social theory and the environment, London: Routledge, 1999, chap.5 "Gender, the nonhuman world and social thought" & Mary Mellor, "Eco-feminism and environmental ethics: a materialist perspective", in Michael E. Zimmerman (ed.)

Document abstract : «The first text, "gender, the nonhuman world and social thought", presents the concept of eco-feminism by highlighting the links between environment, gender and social theory. The main movements within eco-feminism are explained with both their...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The problem of eco-feminism . Eco-feminism, deep ecology and Marxism . The materialist approach and the North/South relations . Conclusion....»

The influence of quality relationship and distribution of selling-in against marketing performance

Document abstract : «The key to the success of a company according to Kalwani and Narayandas (1995) is determining the needs and desires and satisfy consumer needs more effectively than the competitors, in addition looked consumer relationships based on a long-term...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Introduction. Background issues . References examination and model development. The basic concepts. The quality of relationships . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

A critical comparison of Aristotle's and Augustine's concepts on time

Document abstract : «Aristotle and Augustine are two men whose intricately crafted ideas have been regarded as some of the most intelligent for thousands of years. Both men came from very different times and many times took very different approaches when explaining...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The way time relates to change. Augustine's arguements in Confessions. The biggest similarity . Aristotle's Physics. Conclusion. Works cited....»

A study on the various approaches to job evaluation

Document abstract : «The definition for Job evaluation is "any method ranking the relative worth of jobs, which can then be used as a basis for a remuneration system". It is the systematic process of establishing the relative worth of jobs within an organization. The...»

Synopsis abstract : «What is job evaluation?. Purpose of job evaluation. Approaches. Non-analytical types of job evaluation. Job ranking. Job classification. Internal benchmarking. Analytical types of job evaluation. Point rating. Factor comparison. Hay's...»

Indian retail: Stepping ahead to create a benchmark

Document abstract : «India is standing on the verge of having the pleasure to hold 2010 Olympic Games .Its retail business meter shows only about 4% organized retail in India. It means that a whopping 96% market is yet to be captured by entrepreneurs. Retail will grow...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Introduction. Need of the study. Background. Research methodology . Objectives of the study. Methods of data collection. Scope of the study. Description of the sub topic of study. Data analysis and interpretation. Suggestions and...»

From left to right: The most liberal conservative, feminist and socialist group in the U.S

Document abstract : «The wide spectrum of political groups in the United States has expanded as society and technology progress, creating groups that are can be very liberal, very conservative, very socialist, very feminist or any degree of moderate. The most extreme...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Modern liberals: Government's role to guarantee equality . Modern conservatives sharing views with the traditional conservatives. The desire to end the separation of church and state. The Democratic Socialists of America. The DSA's...»

New testament portrayals of Mary Magdalene

Document abstract : «We have no verifiable information about who wrote the gospels of the New Testament, where they were written, or even when. Later legends connected these gospels with Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, but there is no reliable historical evidence to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Mary Magdalene in the Gospels. Mary Magdalene in the Gospel of Luke. Anointed by women. Martha and Mary. The demoniac. The steadfast disciple. Authority in the New Testament. Conclusion. Bibliography...»

The transformation of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara

Document abstract : «Buddhism arose in India around 500 BCE. It was focused on the teachings of Gautama Buddha and organized around the spiritual practices of monks and nuns who also taught the Buddha's message. In the first 500 years of its existence in India the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The development of Mahayana Buddhism. Avalokitesvara. Kuan Yin and the feminine. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

The goddess in the Hebrew tradition

Document abstract : «We tend to think of the Hebrew tradition as one of solid monotheism and a consistent worship of a male God named Yahweh (or sometimes El). Many people know about the Bible story where Moses was angry with the Hebrew people on their way out of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Goddess in the ancient World. Myths about the goddess. The Hebrew goddess. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Dreams in story of the stone

Document abstract : «"Last night Chuang Chou dreamed he was a butterfly, spirits soaring he was a butterfly (is it that in showing what he was suited his own fancy?), and did not know about Chou. When all of a sudden he awoke, he was Chou with all his wits about him. He...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The role of the unconscious mind in dreams. Dreams viewed as possible truth bearers. The characters' dreams. Bao-yu's first trip to the land of illusion . Jacob's Ladder. Department of mysteries. Jia Bao-yu'd dream of Zhen Bao-yu. Jia...»

The market competitors of broadband services and their performance in the markets in India: HCL Infinet ISP

Document abstract : «HCL Infinet ISP is the Internet Infrastructure initiative of the HCL group, India's premier information technology group. Through the pioneering presence of the HCL group companies and the vast experience of the markets, HCL Infinet has propelled...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. HCL Infinet service profile and technical features. Infrastructure & technical strength. Value Added Services provided by HCL Infinet. An overview of IPLC (international private leased circuit). The future expansion plans. Major...»

Brand management in retailing in India

Document abstract : «Research can be defined as "A careful investigation or inquiry especially through search for new facts in any branch of knowledge". Data collection is an elaborate process in which the researcher makes a planned search for all relevant data. Data is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Research objective. Research methodology. An overview of marketing. Definition of marketing. Marketing mix. An overview of product management. What is product?. Three aspects of product. Classifications of product. Types of...»

A market study on Indian telecom industry

Document abstract : «Indian Telecom sector, like any other industrial sector in the country, has gone through many phases of growth and diversification. Starting from telegraphic and telephonic systems in the 19th century, the field of telephonic communication has now...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Classification of the telecom industry. Market shares of public and private players. Number of subscribers. Subscriber trend of fixed line telephony in Indian market. The major public players in the Indian telecom market. Growth trend...»

A study on evolution, working and the current scenario of the commodity market in India

Document abstract : «What is "Commodity"? - Any product that can be used for commerce or an article of commerce which is traded on an authorized commodity exchange is known as commodity. The article should be movable of value, something which is bought or sold and which...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. What is commodity market?. Definition of commodity market. What is a commodity exchange?. What is commodity futures?. The objectives of commodity futures. Benefits of commodity futures markets. History of evolution of commodity...»

Graphic novels

Document abstract : «For this project I chose to focus on graphic novels that have a lead female character. I chose graphic novels because I feel that most teachers don't want to use them in their classrooms and I believe that most young adults would be interested in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. The second part of the book Persepolis 2. One Hundred Demons by Linda Barry. Tale of One Bad Rat by Bryan Talbot. Graphic novels: Just as literary as any other book. Bibliography....»

Motivation in the classroom

Document abstract : «Teachers should always try to inspire their students to learn. Sadly, not all students are willing to put in the effort it takes to do so and so teachers have a job to motivate their students. Students need to want to learn, because this will...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Allowing students to choose what they learn. Assumptions about their students and what they are capable of. The article, 'Ice Breaker' by Krystal Joplin. Motivation as a classroom goal. Social interaction . C...»

The ancient culture and history of the Mayan civilization

Document abstract : «The Mayan civilization was a densely populated and highly advanced civilization that thrived in Mesoamerica from the second century B.C.E., until the arrival of the Spanish in the 15th Century B.C.E. They had their base in the Yucatan and spread...»

Synopsis abstract : «Origins. Pre classical period. The Mayan religion. The Mayan astronomy. The Mayan calendar. The classical period. The Mayan architecture. The Mayan script. The post classical period. Post-classical developments. Spanish...»

The escape from Alcatraz

Document abstract : «Alcatraz, America's most infamous maximum security prison was designed to be escape proof. But on a clear, cool night in the summer of 1962 three prisoners did make it off the island and then vanished without trace" (Discovery Communications). It is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Getting sent to the Rock . The first step in the plan . The area where the prisoners worked . The escape. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Sales & distribution analysis of the Indian telecom industry

Document abstract : «Until the mid-1980s, the telecommunications industry in India was a monopoly, managed and controlled by the Government. The industry is growing at the fastest pace in the world and India is expected to become the second largest telecom market...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Indian telecom industry. The products and services in the telecom industry. Sales objective. The Indian sales territory and distribution. Sales quota and distribution strategy. Conclusion....»

A report on comparative market analysis and marketing strategy of Samsung electronics

Document abstract : «All progress is born of inquiry. Doubt is often better than overconfidence, for it leads to inquiry and inquiry leads to investigation" Research inculcates scientific and inductive thinking and it promotes the development of logical habits of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction . Overview of the consumer durable market. Company profile. Comparative analysis. Objective of the study. Scope and limitation of the study. Research methodology. Analysis of dealers questionnaire. Analysis of sales data. Analysis by...»

Critical skill mapping of employees based on four-quadrant model in relation to the study of Tata steel

Document abstract : «Setting an Objective is the first and one of the most important stages of any report. This is because poorly defined problem will not yield useful results and causes confusion. The aim of our study is to "study and analyze the Debt and Capital...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Objectives of the study. Tata Steel: Company profile. Origin. Mission and values. HR policy of Tata Steel. Product and services. Technologies, equipment and facilities. Key customers and requirements. Key success factors. A study of...»

Market analysis and study of the Indian airline industry in relation to the environmental (internal & external) factors

Document abstract : «Overview & Scope of the project and Methodologies used - What business does an airline industry participate in? This is a fundamental question which needs to be answered before a marketing analysis on the industry is presented. To a layman the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduduction. Overview & scope of the project and methodologies used. Scope and methodology. Overview of airlines industry in India. Competitive analysis. Information on supplementary services. Study of brand positioning. An overview of...»

The evolution, features, concepts, application and terminologies of fiscal policy

Document abstract : «Fiscal policy can be explained as a policy executed by the government to produce desirable effect on national income, output and employment. There are two type of fiscal policy they are - Contractionary & Expansionary.It helps the government by...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Definitions of fiscal policy. Objectives of fiscal policies . Types of fiscal policy. Basics of fiscal concepts. Appendices. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

The importance and application of value chain analysis in business - (17 Slides)

Document abstract : «An organized creative approach aimed at identifying unnecessary costs and eliminating the same from the system without affecting the functional utility, guarantee and safety performance. A study on the factors determining value. The stages through...»

Synopsis abstract : «What is value analysis?. Concept of value engineering. Historic background. Factors determining value. Items for value analysis. Applications of value analysis. Steps of value analysis. Roadblocks to value analysis. Conclusion....»

Exploring the dematerialization of the body: Gender roles in cyberspace - Imagination as resistance or global extensions of consumer capitalism

Document abstract : «This is a research paper which will investigate the relationship between architectural space, i.e. the home, the work place, the gendered body, in relation to the cyber-body as utopian space or new mechanism of containment and surveillance and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Coyne: The utopian as it relates to the internet . Scott and the utopian ideas in the 1960's. The idea of playing with identities and transforming ourselves. Fiske's reception theory . Second Life . Internet as a repository of the...»

Border control for the US: "Legitimate threat"

Document abstract : «The attacks on September 11, 2001 forced a change in the national security policy of the United States. Eight years later, debate still surrounds the issue on how best to defend against terrorism. The question of how large of a national security...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The current threat of terrorism the United States . John Mueller's view on the terrorist threat Al Qaeda expert . Creation of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Situation before the september attacks. The need for...»

Indus river civilization

Document abstract : «Indus civilization is considered as the most mysterious civilizations of the world because until now researchers have failed to provide a plausible explanation of the symbols and language found written on various tablets. Considered as an urban...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A brief introduction to the civilization. Different sites of Indus Civilization. Mohen Jo Daro. Harappa. Kot Diji. Rehman Dheri. Conclusion. References....»

A research on the possibilities of flexible working strategy

Document abstract : «This research proposal seeks to present findings on the policy of flexible working hours being provided to employees so as to enable them to balance their personal as well as professional lives more efficiently. This research paper develops...»

Synopsis abstract : «Executive summary. Introduction to the case. Problem statement. Research objective. Scope of the study. Limitations of the study. Research methodology and research design. Sampling design and sample size calculation. Data...»

A study on the Indian leisure industry and its importance in the business world

Document abstract : «The concept of leisure, and the freedom to choose individual pastimes and leisure pursuits, is a 20th century development for the mass population. Historically, only the wealthy could divide up their time to engage in activities of their choosing....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Leisure services: Types of providers. Public sector. Commercial providers. Voluntary provision in the non-public sector. National Agencies. Understanding the leisure services consumer. Age and family life cycle stage. Gender. Education...»

An analysis and study on stress management and its implementation

Document abstract : «Only recently has stress been seen as a contributory factor to the productivity and health costs of companies and countries. As studies of stress-related illnesses and deaths show, stress imposes a high cost on individual health and well-being as...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. What is stress?. Categories of stress . Stress and its characteristics. Stress is physical. Stress is psychological. Stressors. Levels of stress. Personal stress. Causes of personal stress. Organisational stress . Short term...»

The master book

Document abstract : «Creating a novel can be one of the most frustrating tasks for a writer to do. In the essay below, I will concentrate on the writing styles of six writers' from different writing genres, including technical writing, academic writing, and fiction...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Conforming to writing style. Steps in writing. Waking up early in the morning. The creative writing courses . The pedagogical steps . Teaching the goals involved in writing . Dialogues that a job seeker can use in order to explain a...»

Would I lie to you

Document abstract : «What do job interviews, parents, significant others, store managers, telemarketers, homeless people, personal managers, and movie ticket agents have in common? They've all been lied to. At job interviews, applicants may tell a little lie about...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The definition of deception . The Interpersonal Deception Theory . The nephew's participattion in falsification . Conclusion: Nonverbal cues. Works cited....»

The magic of thinking big

Document abstract : «This wonderful book authored by Dr. David Schwartz reveals the secrets of SUCCESS. The SUCCESS for which we strive all our life only to find that at times that harder we try to achieve our goalthe more difficult it gets. In this world where only...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The magic of thinking big. A strong intense belief that we can succeed. How to develop the power of belief?. Cure yourself of excusitis, the failure disease. Cure yourself of excusitis, the failure disease. Build confidence and destroy...»

Smart wireless foot pedal: How to make one specific to medical equipment

Document abstract : «In this project, we will be developing a micro controller based wireless foot pedal system to be used along with medical equipment. Most of the surgical equipments will be controlled by the foot pedals. Most of the surgical equipment will be...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Meaning of a foot pedal. Meaning of infrared radiation. Remote foot pedal system. Microcontroller. Modulator. Potentiometer. IR transmitter and receiver. In-circuit programmer. Application and advances. Why wireles...»

Reputation versus business

Document abstract : «When rapper Nas Escobar and entertainer Sean "Puffy/P.Diddy" Combs recorded the video to the song "Hate Me Now", Puffy backed out after a copy of the video was sent to MTV and asked Nas' manager and Interscope Records executive Steve Stoute to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Ridiculing Michael Jackson . Eminem fans . Who knows who is in the jury pool for Eminem's case?. Source evaluation. Works cited....»

Six case studies on usage of technology in relation to the philosophical, social and ethical factors in modern education system

Document abstract : «The following are the case studies discussed in this paper. 1. The misuse of e-Mail technology has created ethical problems. Some critics think that technology tends to remove students from the moral implications of technology. Issues at stake...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Usage of e-mail. Computer characteristics . E-mail communication . E-mail Abuse. The future. Technology integration to equate students. Continuing education among African Americans. Multiple impacts of introducing technology into...»

How visual images are captured and encoded by the retina and represented in the primary visual cortex

Document abstract : «Visual perception is the ability to interpret information from visual light reaching the eye, the resulting perception of this information is sight. Light is electromagnetic energy that is emitted in the form of waves, it is reflected off an object...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The retina as a whole . How it works. The cells of the retina . Photoreceptors. The relative concentrations of rods and cones . The photo pigments . The bipolar cell . Types of bipolar cells. The bipolar cell organization . The link...»

Market share strategy to getting company benefit

Document abstract : «Companies in the era of growing globalization, need to rethink the mission of business and marketing strategies they were critical. Currently the company is not engaged in market competition with the already known and have the option, or a customer...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Introduction. Examination references and development model. The basic theory. Market share in strategic marketing. Identify target audience In marketing the product. Determining communication objectives. Select communication...»

A discussion of two controversial works of art : Edouard Manet's Déjeuner sure l'herbe and Olympia

Document abstract : «A name associated with controversy in the art world, French-born artist, Edouard Manet, has come to be viewed as one of the founders of modern art. (Cole & Gealt, 1989). Born on January 23, 1832, his mother the goddaughter of Charles Bernadotte,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The works. Image one. Dejeuner sur l'herbe. (Luncheon on the Grass), by Edouard Manet. Image two. Olympia, by Edouard Manet. Conclusion. References....»

Who has the rights? A case I attempted to salvage

Document abstract : «Some of the US laws seem to exist solely in order to confuse and discourage us from petitioning or adequately defending against lawsuits. It certainly appears for every law there is, another law can be found repealing, invalidating or disallowing...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The legal rules regarding the treatment of personal property . Events and facts leading to litigation. The US Constitution, Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2. Laws concerning the salvage of property lost at sea. The DoD Surplus Property...»

The mysticism of Teresa of Avila

Document abstract : «Teresa of Avila (1515-1582) was a nun who came forward in the tumultuous years of the Spanish Inquisition to found a new order of nuns, the Carmelites. The new order had stricter rules about poverty and seclusion than other Spanish orders of that...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Relating to God. The will and effort. Nature of relationships with God. Union with God. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

The image of the mother in the Tao Te Ching

Document abstract : «Western scholarship has traditionally portrayed Chinese cultural as patriarchal and not supportive of women. This perspective often fails to look at ways that the feminine has been acknowledged and honored in major Chinese religious traditions. Kuan...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Tao Te Ching. Mother and the feminine in the text. Understanding the mother. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Biological effects of ultrasound

Document abstract : «Medical sonography, high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), and ultrasound-enhanced systemic thrombolysis are just three of the medical applications of the natural phenomenon of 'ultrasound,' high frequency sound waves that are undetectable to the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Mechanisms of interaction with biological tissue and resulting bioeffects . The physical mechanism . Biologically significant effect of ultrasound . Diagnostic ultrasound . The second mechanism . Conclusion. Re...»

National cinema and tropes of horror: Guillermo del Toro's "The Devil's Backbone" - Representing fascism through hauntology

Document abstract : «Horror films, rich in texture, are capable of interpretatively referencing specific national contexts. Using the supernatural, these stories can aid in understanding national themes by correlating particular social ills or historical periods with...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Individual characters in the film. The film's power. The film The Devil's Backbone . The victims in the film . What makes violence attractive and powerful? . The symbolic balance . Works cited....»

The impact of climate change on the Canadian Boreal forest

Document abstract : «This paper will provide a review of scientific literature, and look at solutions to problems, resulting from of impacts of climate change on the boreal forest region of Canada, as projected into the late 21st century. It will look at the problem...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Kronberg: Intense changes in the ecology of the Canadian boreal forests . The study conducted by Wulder. The optical remote sensing data . The need of new technological monitoring . The U.N. report dealing with the problems of food...»

Impact of immigrants on Canadian economic development between 1987 and 2007

Document abstract : «This paper will explore the economic contribution made by immigrants to the Canadian economy over the past 20 years. This period of immigration has been different from the historical patterns of immigration that opened up Canada. Patterns of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The percentage, that the Canadian population grows through immigration, each year. Karen King and Bruce Newbold's notes on the subject . The figure provided by the CIC. The statistics and the analysis provided by Breau and Froschauer...»

Responses to World War I in European Culture: "A Very Long Engagement"

Document abstract : «War and love could be said to be polar opposites. However, in the film "A Very Long Engagement (2004) by French director Jean-Pierre Jeunet, the two intertwine, as the main character, Mathilde, a young woman with polio, begins a search for her lost...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The film by Jeunet. A magic-realist style. Why the perceptions of war changed so much during the 1st world war. Contrasts between horrific violence in battlefields and ideas of cultural resistance in peacetime. A late 20th century spin...»

Beating the odds: How Chet Edwards won in the Texas 17th

Document abstract : «The redistricting effort in Texas had a singular goal: to increase the Republican majority in Texas' Congressional delegation. That goal was very nearly met perfectly, with all but one of the Anglo-Democrats targeted by redistricting losing their...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The candidates. Republican Arlene Wohlgemuth. Chet Edwards . The campaigns. Fundraising. PAC breakdown. Campaign strategy. The issues. Endorsements. Candidate strengths/weaknesses/advantages/disadvantages. Final results and ...»

HIV/AIDS and stigma theory: Conceptual understandings and possibilities for intervention using sociological models

Document abstract : «People with HIV/AIDS face social ostracism and stigmatization, a sociological term used to describe inscribed difference. The way that this is experienced is both subjective and is structurally organized. Difficulties in sociological definitions of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Correspondence between Goffman's stigma theory and labelling theory. Conceptual refinement of stigma. Another way to describe why AIDS is a stigmatized condition . The research literature on AIDS and stigma . Social control and...»

Book review on gender and higher education: A collection of essays edited by Becy Ropers-Huilman analyzed

Document abstract : «This paper will provide a review of a collection of essays edited by Becky Ropers-Huilman entitled Gendered Futures in Higher Education. Critical Perspectives for Change. The book was published by the State University of New York Press, Albany,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The academy's role in perpetuating gender norms or opposing them. The wage gap. The transformation of a short term part time solution to issues of affirmative action in hiring. The purpose of the anthology. Suggestions of Becky...»

Native education in Canada following the residential school era

Document abstract : «The history of Native-white relations in Canada is historically, colonial in nature and paternalistic in design, and racist.(Miller: 185) In addition, schooling may not be an idealistic location of growth and study but rather as Metis educator Fyre...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Canadian government's establishment of industrial and residential schools. The view held by the Church missionaries designated with implementing the Residential school programs . The study of Saskatchewan Aboriginal youth by...»

Blame in the Walkerton water tragedy - A systemic problem

Document abstract : «This paper will present a case study of the Walkerton, Ontario water tragedy. In particular the paper is concerned to analyze what happened to determine guilt. Who is responsible for what was ultimately a preventable toxic contamination of a town's...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Walkerton Water tragedy . The toxin that contaminated the water supply . The outbreak in Walkerton . A town with a history of contaminated water incidents. Ms. Zillinger's 3rd inspection and issuing a legally binding order to the...»

Women in higher education: Exploring historically and in the present, the links between educational achievement, feminism and struggles for workplace equality

Document abstract : «The continued discrimination against women in higher education, and in the career path after graduation, is the topic of this essay. It is based upon a review of literature covering the subject of women's acceptance into higher education programs,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The comments of Browning: Part of an entire intellectual system. The categories of career path leading to male disapproval. Parts of the world with patriarchal cultures . The Victorian idea of the fragile woman. Maternal feminisms...»

Change management - Support for day care workers encountering integration

Document abstract : «There is a growing acceptance of the need to integrate children with extra support needs into daycare programs, and more and more daycare centers are attempting to integrate these children. To support the daycare workers who must learn to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Process change in the aircraft manufacturing industry. The commitment and enthusiasm of the director of a daycare centre. Understanding how workers in daycare centres can be supported . Managing the needs of children...»

Final report on tea pot and cup design for elderly people with arthritis

Document abstract : «This report is one that argues for our company's expansion into the area of designing and manufacturing (and possibly marketing and selling) new household products which will be increasingly in demand as well as of benefit to our societies aging...»

Synopsis abstract : «Executive summary. Introduction . Arthritis, aging and hand-mobility issues . Exercise and mobility . Products which help people with chronic conditions that affect the hands . Possible improvements . Conclusion . References from books and...»

How to set up a plant: The best layout plans

Document abstract : «Plant layout is very essential and needs consideration and attention from the very beginning so as to avoid subsequent problems. Though one can think of several layouts but the best one is obviously the one, which is both very systematic and cheap....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The definition of plant layout. Objectives of plant layout. Principles of plant layout. Scientific and systematic laying. Integration. Safety and healthy environments. Maximum space utilization. Types of plant layouts. Process or...»

International logistics management

Document abstract : «Seaports are built basically to facilitate the transfer of cargo between inland and maritime transport. Ports are therefore, an essential link in the international maritime transport chain. The main function of the sea ports is to ensure that the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A study about logistics management. Physical distribution. Warehousing. Inventory. Packaging and utilization. Information & communication technology. A study on types of transportation. Air. Road. Railways. What are types of ocean...»

Building digital brands

Document abstract : «Online has always taken a back seat to offline in brand building. Yet online offers the best options for building a meaningful brand, options that didn't exist only a few years ago. Companies without a solid digital brand strategy are literally...»

Synopsis abstract : «The spillover effect. New creative approaches. Re evaluating media investments. Getting closer to the consumer . Implications for marketers. Need of a new marketing model. How to build and manage digital brands?. Personalization tools . Rethinking...»

Study of consumer behavior in selecting mobile phones

Document abstract : «Mobile users today want their handsets to be converged devices handling multiple functions, entertainment being the most important among them. They want their mobile to be fully loaded with top-end features, but they want all that at affordable...»

Synopsis abstract : «Objectives of the research. An overview of the business context. Story of Nokia- the market leader. Research design. Consumer satisfaction analysis. Reseach methodology. Analysis. Conclu...»

Emerging trends in cash management

Document abstract : «Whenever any long-term investment is considered the future cash flows from the project, the uncertainty of those cash flows, and the opportunity cost of the funds invested in the project are evaluated. Investments in current assets are also...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Background study of cash management. Two basic models that help in determining levels of cash. The Baumol model. The Miller Orr model. What is cash management. The four P's of marketing cash management. Environmental analysis. Generic...»

What is asset based financing?

Document abstract : «ABF is a financing method that is driven by the assets of companies. Assets include current assets, such as accounts receivables and inventory, and fixed assets, such as plant and machinery. ABF allows an SME to utilize its own assets to meet its...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. What is Asset Based Finance (ABF)?. The Pros and cons of Asset-Based Financing. Types of Asset Based Financing. An indepth study of Asset-Based Financing. Advantages and disadvantages. Article: Bank loans for small...»

Customer satisfaction level towards American Express in India

Document abstract : «This is an overall study of the organization of American Express Bank Ltd. where it's working environment and various policies and practice are studied. The methodology used was conducting personal interview with all the functional manager...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Industry profile: American Express Bank. American Express Bank in India. Areas of business. Products and services. Brains behind American Express Bank. Functional areas. Policies. Organizational chart. Competitors of American Express...»

Environmental toxicology on metallic mercury spill: A case in the versatile estrie and the steps to a successful decontamination

Document abstract : «In October 1996, the directions of public health in the Eastern Townships (Estrie-DSP) and a multipurpose area that have requested the collaboration of the Center for Toxicology of Quebec (CTQ) to the management of mercury spill metal in a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Summary.. Introduction. Biological monitoring. Monitoring of cases where exposure was moderate to high. Followed by the versatile. Discussion. Conclusion. Reference....»

Economic history of Hong Kong during the 20th century

Document abstract : «In this essay I will explore the economic history of Hong Kong during the 20th century. Hong Kong, during this period, I will argue, went from an entrepot trading outpost, which nevertheless attracted large British trading companies, to a major...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The patterns of economic activity in Hong Kong . The Hong Kong legal system . The expansion of capitalism in the age of globalization . The first major change in the Hong Kong's economy . The composition of the Hong Kong work-force...»

Report on solutions to water-scarcity, irrigation and water-erosion problems in Western India

Document abstract : «Projects in the Maharashtra State of India, especially among rural dwellers in the Ghats Mountains area, to improve water use and availability were actively pursued by Canadian and Indian researchers in the 1990s. This project was carried out with...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Structuring the problem. Three approaches to land use under consideration. Alternative solutions. Analysis of alternative solutions. Evaluation. References....»

A brief look at the company L'oreal and some of it strategies

Document abstract : «Eugene Schueller a young French chemist developed an innovative hair color formula, Aureole. He manufactured his own products and sold them to Parisian hairdressers. The company was registered in 1909. The guiding principle from the beginning was...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The global reach Of L'Oreal. The business. The product categories. Consumer products. Professional products. Luxury products. Active cosmetics. Corporate strategies. The strategist. Initial strategy. Mergers and...»

Leadership and educational practice

Document abstract : «) In his article "What is Leadership" author James Ryan (2005) makes four key points. He is concerned with problems of leadership form as they relate to education. Firstly he notes there is no definite answer to the question - what is leadership....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The collective and process-based ideas of leadership . Working at a school in the Jane-Finch corridor . Ryan's contention that process oriented collective leadership brings out the strengths of the community. Conclusion. Works ci...»

Gregorius : Medieval blockbuster

Document abstract : «Gregorius is a complex poem from the middle ages, written in an original and new poetic idiom which reveals many unique characteristics of the period. The theme that seems most significant, and which will be discussed in this essay, is one that...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The poem Gregorius . The life of a man marked by instability. Maintaining social stability. The message that Classen locates in these literary works. The restitution. The ambiguities that Hartmann did not...»

Picasso's Demoiselles d`Avignon - The beginnings of Cubism and Picasso's radical vision

Document abstract : «This paper will present an examination of Picasso`s painting `Les Demoiselles d`Avignon` (1907). It is considered by many critics to be the first real Cubist, or part-Cubist work in Picasso`s huge body of art works. The paper will examine different...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Description of Picasso's painting Les Demoiselles d'Avignon (1907). The image. A critical view. Conclusion. References....»

Banking services marketing

Document abstract : «Banks are the most significant Bodies in the financial market. Dominated by public sector Banks, the Industry has so far acted as an efficient partner in the growth and the development of the country. An essential ingredient to any service provision...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. 4 I's of banking. 7 P's of the banking sector. Product mix. Credit cards. The most favorable pricing strategy. Place mix. Promotion mix. People. Process. Physical evidence. Service quality. RATER...»

Bandwidth discovery: A demand side analysis of the bandwidth requirements of India's IT and ITES sectors

Document abstract : «Frost & Sullivan is an international market-consulting firm headquartered at Palo Alto, CA and with offices across the globe. The focus of work done at Frost & Sullivan is to interact with clients, understand their requirements and use the relevant...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Company profile. Technology profile. Methodology. Overview of market approach. Detailed description of each step. Analysis. Data analysis, interpretations and findings. Conclusions and recommendations: strategies for market...»

Organizational behavior: Foundation of group behavior (16 Slides)

Document abstract : «A group is defined as two or more individuals, interacting, interdependent, who have come together to achieve particular objectives. A formal group is defined by the organization's structure,with designated work assignment establishing tasks.The...»

Synopsis abstract : «Meaning of group. Formal group. Command task. Informal group. Why do people join a group . Five stage group development model. External conditions imposed on the group. Group structure. Norms. Status. Size. Composition. Group decision making...»

Global capital markets IT strategy and road map

Document abstract : «This top 10 Bank was facing large inefficiencies in its systems that supported foreign exchange, treasury and derivatives trading activities. The current system infrastructure included costly and inefficient manual processing, ineffective risk...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Key factors of global capital markets strategy & roadmap. Challenge. Surveyor process. Mapping approach and objectives to strategy. Business value chain. Key features of trade capture. Synthesis of the logical architecture. High...»

A presentation on some of the key points about Standard Chartered Bank

Document abstract : «This presentation will begin with an review of the business activities of Standard Chartered before going over the the launch and its subsequent expansion. The presentation will then move over to consumer and wholesale banking in which there will be...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Key points about Standard Chartered Bank. Business review. Global launch. Expansion at Global. Consumer banking. Wholesale banking. Products and services launches. Process, policies and procedures. Key performance indicators. Brand...»

Pricing policy and strategy (28 Slides)

Document abstract : «After defining the price of any goods to be the money value that is charged to a product or services or the amount of money or goods for which a thing is bought or sold this presentation will talk about other things involved in deciding the price of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Meaning of price. Objectives of pricing. Factors affecting pricing. Pricing methods. Cost oriented pricing. Competition oriented pricing. Going rate pricing. Sealed bid pricing. Pricing strategy. New product pricing strategy. Product mix pricing...»

Market segmentation (20 Slides)

Document abstract : «The national market of any country is very wide. The producers of goods need not concentrate on a specific group of buyers or a distinct market. This may be termed as 'mass' marketing. The producers of products must be clear whether they want to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction . Meaning of market segmentation . Why segment markets? . Advantages of market segmentation . Limitations of market segmentation . Bases for market segmentation . Geographic base . Local market. Urban and rural. Regional. National...»

A presentation on how to make dividend decision (20 Slides)

Document abstract : «Dividend is a distribution to shareholders out of profits or reserves available for this purpose. The divided policy refers to the policy concerning quantum of profits to be distributed as dividend. Dividends are distributed to shareholders only...»

Synopsis abstract : «Meaning. Types of dividend . Interim dividend. Final dividend. Relevance theory. Walter model . Mathematical formula. Gordon model . Gordon valuation formula . Modigliani and Miller's approach: Irrelevance Theory ....»

A presentation on capital structures (26 Slides)

Document abstract : «Capital denotes the long-term funds of the firm. Long-term funds of the firms are financed by two major components, i.e., debt capital and equity capital. Mix of long-term debt and equity maintained by the firm is called capital structure. Financial...»

Synopsis abstract : «Capital structure . Capital structure and financial structure. Forms/patterns of capital structure . Theory of capital structure . Net Income (NI) approach. Assumption. Increase in debt capital. Increase in equity capital. Net Operating Income (NOI)...»