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Frakenstein

Document abstract : «When Mary Shelley set herself to the task of writing Frankenstein she consciously wanted to create a story "which would speak to the mysterious fears of our nature and awake the thrilling horror-one to make the reader dread to look round, to curdle...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Victor Frankenstein's hunger for Gnosticism . Frankenstein as the monster . The parallelism between society and the endgame between Frankenstein and the monster. Conclusion....»

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Circulation Assistant Cover Letter

Document abstract : «From Emerson College's human resources website, I learned of numerous openings within the university. I am very interested in the position of circulation assistant, for I am seeking employment in an academic environment and believe that my education...»

Synopsis abstract : «Name of the institute.. Address.. Content.. Your name.. Address.....»

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Flannery O'Connor

Document abstract : «Flannery O'Connor was the unmitigated master of her particularly esoteric craft of assaulting the all-devouring gray spaces of the humanistic spectrum. To those who merely make a skeletal browsing of her work or simply are first time readers may...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The titles of O'Connor's stories . The all encompassing knowledge of the dispassionate and ironic . The unfortunate and erroneous characters . This unraveling of the preternatural truth and denial. Razing the self constructed hero...»

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Essay about The Once And Future King by T.H White, Henry IV by Shakespeare, linked to the archetypal values in Joseph Campbell's The Hero's Adventure.

Document abstract : «Perhaps the very word "hero" should suffer a live vivisection for all of its purported morality and bloody, patriarchal implications. There are many universal components of the hero as explored and anatomized by Joseph Campbell in The Hero's...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Death and resurrection. The mythology of the hero . The readers first introduction to Arthur . The first imperative lesson that Arthur learns . Harry and Arthur: The knowledge to follow their destiny . Legitimate rules: Why they...»

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Duality in Mahayana Buddhist Scriptures

Document abstract : «The Buddha's teachings, although expressive of ultimate reality, have been conveyed through the relative medium of language. This discrepancy has led to the invocation of dichotomies such as "reality versus unreality", "existence versus...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The wrong view of an inherently existing 'self'. Realizing the citta matra nature of reality. The chapter of the Samdhinirmocana Sutra . Concepts like the perfection of wisdom and the emptiness of all dharmas . The Lotus...»

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Exposition of Kant's "Copernican Revolution" in Philosophy

Document abstract : «Taking their cue from the scientific philosophy of Francis Bacon, the thinkers of the Enlightenment assumed that the mind acted as a mirror, simply reflecting images of outward objects onto the subjective self. Immanuel Kant proposed a reorientation...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Copernican revolution in science . Kant's doctrine of the 'Transcendental Aesthetic'. Kantian reflections on Berkeley's critique of abstract ideas. Allowing for the existence of an external object. Kant's critique of pure reason...»

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Concise Summary of Descartes' Reasoning in "Meditations on First Philosophy"

Document abstract : «Descartes' Meditation One sets out his purpose of creating a new scientific paradigm to be based on a foundation built above the wreckage of his former opinions. He sought a reason to doubt the entire canon of his opinions so that he might begin "to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Descartes meditations. His first meditation. The second meditation . Descartes' third meditation . The fourth meditation . The idea of a good God . The essence of material things . Discussion of the cartesian synthesis of theology and...»

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A Fictional History: Shakespeare, England and the Importance of Historical Fiction

Document abstract : «It is almost amazing, the overwhelming feeling of disgust that infiltrates a high school classroom whenever the subject is history. A kind of primitive competition to find the few kids who actually enjoy the class and bribe them for photocopies of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Psychology: A closer look at an individual. Historical fiction and ordinary fiction. Building dialogue from the ground up. The portrayal of Joan of Arc as a devil worshiper. Conclusion....»

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Bleeding Death: Mortality and Acceptance in Catch-22

Document abstract : «The death toll during World War I surmounted fifteen million. The second World War erased the lives of fifty-five million, nearly five million of which were civilian Jews exterminated throughout Hitler's tyranny. Nine million died during the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Reducing death to statistic: The immorality. Statistics since the Vietnam war. Wy save someones life. Heller's characterization of his soldiers. The hero in every war movie and every war novel. Conclusion....»

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Notes From Underground: The Autonomic Remonstrance of a Persona

Document abstract : «Dostoevsky's classic, Notes From Underground maintains the transient ability to pass through the realm of classic literature and into the incendiary realm of the literary fiends who feed on accumulated grotesqueries. This transmutability is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The first part of the memoir. Pervasiveness within the ideology of the Underground Man . Rebelling against society itself . The stimulus provided by reading . His attempt at socializing . Visiting an old schoolmate. Being treated with...»

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Evelyn Waugh's The Loved One

Document abstract : «Evelyn Waugh's The Loved One is a novel that with its darkly scathing humor attempts to impart the message that the plasticity of the present tense is illusory by exposing the superficialities of California's mortuary business. The contemporaneous...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Dennis Barlow: The British expatriate poet . The most psychically disturbing scene of the entire novel . The commercialization of religion. Conclusion....»

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The Inner Soundscape of Nada-Yoga: Sonic Path of Union

Document abstract : «The Himalayan religious traditions (Saivite Hinduism, Mahayana Buddhism, Tibetan Bon-po) are related by a common heritage of esoteric practices intended to unify the religious aspirant with the ultimate reality (as defined by the particular...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Nada and the esoteric schools. Nada yoga and the non practicing scholar. The nature of mystical paths . The soundscape project . Conclusion. Works cited....»

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Longing For HER: Ferlinghetti's Mad Quest for the Muse

Document abstract : «While Lawrence Ferlinghetti makes no claim to being enlightened, his poetry is nonetheless a record of and reaction to the sacred journey. While it is illuminating to read words of the awakened prophets of world history, I think it can be as...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The grammar of poetic myth in The White Goddess. Attempts at pinning down 'her' image. The climax of the 'orgasm in paint'. Conclusion....»

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Devotion and Musical Practice in North India

Document abstract : «The guru-shisya parampara is the system of master/disciple lineage that characterizes the traditional education system of North Indian music. The term parampara, 'disciplic succession,' is introduced in the Bhagavad-gita (4.2), when Krsna tells...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The bond between a guru and his disciple . The Hindu school of tabla music. Ustad Afaq Hussain of the Lucknow gharana . Analogous to religious pursuit of siddhi. The details of the cilla retreat. Sahai's testimony . Ethics and...»

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The Flavor and Sound of Liberation

Document abstract : «The versatile musical functionality of the tabla reflects its utility as an instrument of contemplation. As the rhythmic expression of the drone, the tabla focuses the listener's attention on the present musical moment. From a psychological...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The tantric philosophy of Abhinavagupta. The rasa theory . The aesthetic of tabla music . Conclusion....»

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Acoustic Mythologies of The Natyasastra: Text of Celestial Music

Document abstract : «Concerning the use of musical rhythm as a sadhana, a path to liberation, one preliminary distinction to make is between the tantric means of rasa and the yogic means of bhakti; The mythological tradition inherited by Hindustani music distinguishes...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Indian Aesthetic tradition . The Hindustani genealogy of celestial music. The musical traditions of India . Gandharva Sangeet . The laws of aesthetics in the Natyasastra . The music of the tabla . The musical range of the tabla...»

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Group Theory and Uncertainty

Document abstract : «Relationships are still a mystery to many people in many walks of life. Man to woman, woman to woman and man to man. Dating is not just the only form of relationship in question by theorists of communication but all types of friendship are thrown...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The premises. The buried self. Stages of relational development. Theory conclusion. Uncertainty Reduction theory. Assumptions. Important axioms. Strategies for coping with uncertainty . Conclusion of theory. Works cited....»

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Communication Theory within Interpersonal Communication

Document abstract : «Hikrokawa and Gouran were two experts on group communication. They figured out the most effective ways that groups communicate and the most practical solutions to everyday group communication, whether in a business environment or a personal...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction . About the functional group perspective (History). Four essential group functions. Types of communication. A flaw?. Introduction to the Social Penetration Theory. Theoretical propositions. The 'Buried Self'. Stages of relational...»

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Bowerman and the Men of Oregon

Document abstract : «A coach by the name of Bill Bowerman sets out to change the lives of many young college students through their abilities in track and field. Bowerman, a famous coach from the University of Oregon not only coaches Olympians but prepares them for the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Summary. The book Bowerman and the Men of Oregon . Early life of Bill Bowerman. Attending the University of Oregon. Bowerman's most famous and prized athlete . Positive traits. His being intelligent and unique. The characteristic of faith...»

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Masculinity in The Woman in White

Document abstract : «The novel, The Woman in White, "seeks to revise recent accounts of the model of male identity posited by the first sensation novel"(Ablow, Par. 4). In The Woman in White, the author, Wilkie Collins, presents masculinity through the character of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Wilkie Collins as one of the highest paid novelists of his time. The Victorian time period and The Woman in White. The Women in White as a 'sensation novel'. Marian's relationship with the character Walter...»

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PRE by Tom Jordan

Document abstract : «In the late 60's and early 70's, there was a great distance runner by the name of Steve Prefontaine. Steve, also called "Pre" for short, had an illustrious running career, which has inspired runners to this day to work hard and have the desire to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Steve Prefontaine and the top running schools in the nation. The NCAA 5000 champion . His dreams of going to the Olympics of 1972. The shoes made by Bill Bowerman . Conclusion....»

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Sexual Discrimination among Individual Athletes

Document abstract : «Sexual discrimination is problem that many athletes deal with regardless of their sex. Women more often deal with sexual discrimination, but even guys deal with this problem. Although sexual discrimination is still a problem today, it is not the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The dictionary meaning of sexual discrimination. Why sexual discrimination occurs in athletics. The discrimination against women. Complaints made by female athletes . Conclusion....»

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How to Increase Visibility and Marketability of Normally Non-Revenue Sports

Document abstract : «While only a few sports manage to accede above and beyond expectations, so many sports struggle to become great a sporting event. This report will go over ways in which sports that struggle with revenue can increase their visibility and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Generating money in sports . Why sports other than football and basketball are not popular. Lack of Intensity. A lack of scoring. The time frame . The level of risk involved. Suggested solutions. The need for a new outlook in the...»

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The Perfect Mile

Document abstract : «Neal Bascomb's The Perfect Mile is a great book about three runners who all have the desire to accomplish the unthinkable; a mile in under four minutes. Wes Santee, John Landy, and Roger Bannister were all after this difficult task, each...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The life of Wes Santee . Life under Coach Bill Easton. Getting ready to run 'the perfect mile'. Breaking the record. Conclusion....»

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The Good-Morrow

Document abstract : «"The Good-Morrow" is a story written by John Donne that talks about two lovers finding each other, and realizing that nothing in the world ever has or will matter. I believe that the lover's Donne is speaking about are himself and a lover of the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The realization of the main character . The main character's dream . His message to his lover. Conclusion. Work cited....»

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Cognitive Science

Document abstract : «The fields relevant to this overview are a part of the interdisciplinary studies of cognitive science, which includes anthropology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, psycholinguistics, artificial intelligence and computational science,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The human brain . Mind and brain. A generally accepted view of the mind. The neural net profile . Energy and information. Information processing. Attention. Definition. Early conceptualizations of attention . Selective...»

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Consciouness

Document abstract : «The vast majority of mental processes are outside of conscious awareness. These processes can impact thinking, feeling, and behavior despite the lack of conscious awareness. Consciousness can be thought to include two elements: awareness and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Conscious awareness . Misidentification syndromes . A profound sense of discontinuity and confusion. Thought, language and cognition . The mental representation of some aspect of the world . Psycholinguistics. Modes of Processing...»

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Generating Electricity

Document abstract : «The blade of a turbine is tilted an angle. Movement of the air is channeled creating low and high pressures on the blade that force it to move. The blade is connected to a shaft which in turn is connected to an electrical generator. The...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Problems with wind power. Offshore vs. onshore. Locations. Bibliography....»

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Early Neural Postnatal Development

Document abstract : «The early postnatal years are marked by a rapid maturation of cognitive, social, and behavioral abilities as infants progress from helplessness to autonomy, and children and adolescents develop more sophisticated ways of thinking. The information...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Postnatal cortical maturation . Implications for psychiatry . Environmental effects on cortical connections . Early environmental manipulations . Critical periods for cognition and emotion . Conclusion. Suggested readings....»

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Neural Prenatal Development

Document abstract : «The wonder of development is that a structure as complex as the human brain originates from a flat sheet of embryologic ectoderm. The final, formed brain shows remarkable order in its predictable cortical layering, its diversity of cortical areas,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Neurogenesis and neural identity . The first postmitotic neurons . The microenvironment . Neuronal migration . Establishing connections . The leading edge of the axon. Illustrating the complexity of pathfinding. The molecules guiding...»

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