San Vitale's Beauty as Seen Through the Eyes of Plotinus

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   Presentation   |   04/21/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Architectural beauty is a concept that is continually changing and entirely subjective. It is dependent upon who is doing the evaluating and the criteria with which they are basing their evaluation. Usually, the structure's ultimate function...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. God as the divine source of all things. Plotinus and the ideal of beauty as a problem of metaphysics. The metaphysical connection and entering into the sanctuary of San Vitale. . The mosaic is beautiful because its...»

Style vs. Substance in The Sea

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   04/21/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The Sea is no doubt, a difficult novel to read. John Banville's language can be quite strenuous, and at some times, enigmatic. No major events or plot points seem to occur in The Sea, that is, externally. There is not much of a linear plot, if any....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Calling 'The Sea' a 'pageturner'. The things that Max observes. The superfluous acute detail. Exploring the loss through the slippery notion of reality and truth. Conclusion. Works cited....»

The American's with Disabilities Act

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Case study   |   04/21/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The Americans with Disability Act provides the unique opportunity to enhance self-determination, choice, and greater freedom for all men, women, and children with disabilities in the United States. The most significant movement was the black civil...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Establishing the President's panel on mental retardation. The 1973 Rehabilitation Act. The Americans with Disability act . Title II of the Act. Conclusion. References ....»

"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...»

The Perfect Blend of Grit and Grace: An examination of cowgirls and their gender roles at the turn of the century

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   04/22/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Every little girl at one time or another played cowgirl. Being a cowgirl is always much more fun than being a little lady, which is what all parents want of their daughters. Little ladies that wear white gloves to church, say their "please" and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The legend of the cowgirl . Annie: A show woman in show ring. Breaking the proper Victorian image. The first all-American cowgirl icon. Lucille's love for her lariat to give her attention to suitors. Lucille: Looked down upon because...»

"Mom, why is Black Beauty in the back of that semi?" Truths of Modern Day Horse Slaughter

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Case study   |   04/22/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The Black Stallion, Mr. Ed, My Friend Flicka, all reminders of the American icon that has been so closely tied to our past. Horses have served humans throughout our American History, carrying us on their backs through the Wild West, tiling our...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The horse slaughter industry . Horses not acquired legally. Three slaughter houses in the United States owned by other countries. At the slaughter house. Federal mandate: Horses must be rendered unconscious before slitting their...»

Adler/Maslow Personality: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Summaries   |   04/22/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Competition is something that has run in my blood since I can remember. I have gone against the grain of what a "normal" female gender role entails, I have been very competitive in all aspect of my life, starting when I was younger with a co-ed...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The third need in the hierarchy. Maslow allowing for four exceptions to the hierarchy. Speaking directly about competitiveness. The growth of competitiveness . Conclusion. References....»

The Blizzard of 1978: "The Storm of the Century"

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   04/22/2008   |   .doc   |   15 pages
Document abstract : «The Blizzard of 1978 was the result of the untimely collision of multiple weather systems; the new moon; the perfect alignment of the sun, the moon and the earth; and the occurrence of the storm during weekday commuter hours. These components caused...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Making of a Blizzard. A satellite image of the blizzard, the hurricane like eye can be seen.. The Typical Forecast. The Coast: The Blizzard of 1978. Case Study: Revere. The Commuters: Stay or Abandon Vehicle?. The Official...»

Bandits

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   04/22/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The myth of Robin Hood has not only created a long lasting fairy tale for our youth it has also created the definition of what Eric Hobsbawm calls a social bandit: one who gives to the poor by taking from the rich. Hobsbawm uses the myth of Robin...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The bandits of Guangdong China . Social banditry in the modern world. A difference between past and present in modern society's classification of terrorists. The social bandit defined by Eric Hobsbawm. Conclusion....»

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?...»

Marketing in Major League Baseball

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Case study   |   04/22/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Even before the Boston Red Sox won the World Series, people were religiously collecting their merchandise. Now, with the onslaught of newly marketed "2004World Champions" merchandise, there are even more t-shirts and hats to go around. Yet, this...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The fanaticism . The very first MasterCard 'Priceless' commercial . The purchase of souvenirs such as t-shirts and hats. The movie Fever Pitch. Convincing people to be a part of the obsessive fan base . Connecting with and remember...»

Alienation in the Butcher Boy

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   04/22/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In the Butcher Boy, Patrick McCabe paints a picture of the perfectly dysfunctional family in The Bradys, who are shown in stark contrast to the perfectly normal family, the Nugents. From the start, Francie Brady's family was the epitome of unstable....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The theme of the differences in class in the Irish town. Mrs. Nugent and the theft of Philip's comic books by Francie . Francie desire to be a part of the Nugent family. The fakeness of Mrs. Connolly and her friends . His friendship...»

Will Debt Relief Address the Needs of Highly Indebted Countries?

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Summaries   |   04/22/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «A question that has plagued economists, social scientists and political scientists for the last several years is solution to the staggering debt in underdeveloped countries. Depending on their background they will argue the need for greater...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Romilly Greenhill's arguments on debt relief . The central message provided by the Jubilee 2000 campaign. Unrealistic and unattainable goals. The approach taken by Denise Froning . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Teen Pregnancy: The need for a Comprehensive Sexual Education Program in Massachusetts

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Case study   |   04/22/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «Why does the United States have almost four times the rate of teen pregnancies as France? Almost nine times the teen pregnancy rates of the Netherlands? Other nations have sexual education implemented in an effective manner within their school...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Comprehensive sexual education. Puberty, changes in the body. More availability of contraception. Policy recommendations for older urban communities and areas with high rates of teen pregnancy. Process development: How I developed my...»

Songs of Caged Birds: life and its ups and downs

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Book review   |   04/22/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Maya Angelou's I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings is her first book dedicated to "all the strong black birds of promise who defy the odds and gods and sing their songs." The cage represents a life of racism, poverty, illiteracy and dysfunction. The...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Encouraging Maya not to stoop to the level of bad people. The caged bird that sings loudest . Trying times in Maya's life . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Homosexuality and the Law in Canada

Law & contracts   |   Civil law   |   Case study   |   04/22/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Authority has always discriminated and has been prejudiced towards several different categories of people. Whether it's ethnic group, gender, size, or sexual orientation there has been a history of unfair treatment. The world has come a long way...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Public discrimination towards gays and lesbians. Punishment for homosexuality according to the English common law first. Persecuting homosexuals . Legalizing same sex marriage . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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....»

Canadian Politics

Political science   |   Political science   |   Research papers   |   04/23/2008   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «Canadian politics in the 20th century was full of prominent and colourful politicians, but none were as controversial as Pierre Elliot Trudeau. Pierre Trudeau was a French-Canadian born and raised in Montreal who grew up to become one of the most...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The political career of Pierre Trudeau . His appointment to Lester B. Pearson's cabinet as Minister of Justice. The Liberal leadership campaign in 1968. His appointment as Prime Minister in 1968 . His work as Prime...»

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 Liminal Period in the Cinderella Fairy Tale

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   04/23/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In "The Little Glass Slipper", Cinderella is undergoing what anthropologist Victor Turner, in his theory regarding rites de passage, would regard as a transitional period between being a girl under the protection of her mother and a woman under the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Cinderella's lack of social state . The change in her life. The extreme passivity of Cinderella. The transmission of knowledge from instructor to initiand . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Post impressionism in To the Lighthouse

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Case study   |   04/23/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Very little endures in Virginia Woolf's To the Lighthouse; by the third book most of the characters have died tragic and largely overlooked deaths, or they have disappeared almost without mention. Only two characters, the neurotic philosopher Mr....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Lily Briscoe's and the other characters. Mr. Ramsay's dissatisfaction with his work life. Mr. Ramsay's quest for physical and factual truth. The representation of beauty. Her attack on the idea of portraying truth in a novel . The end...»

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....»

Examining the Positive and Negative Aspects of Affirmative Action

Political science   |   Political science   |   Case study   |   04/23/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «When one examines even the earliest hunter gatherer societies it becomes evident that women have always worked alongside men. Yet as societies began to progress away from the hunter gatherer lifestyle, women's work started to become less recognized...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Understanding affirmative action. Identifying the sex stereotypes . Negative stereotypes of affirmative action. Conclusion. References....»

When a Nation Misbehaves A Look as U.S./Iranian Relations

Political science   |   International relations   |   School essay   |   04/23/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Political philosophers have been offering different ideologies regarding human nature and the development of governments for thousands of years. Some have claimed that humans are naturally good and compassionate whereas others have argued their...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Chomsky statement about Iran becoming 'evil'. The truth . Why the strong relationship between the U.S. and Iran fell through. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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....»

Was The Egyptian site of El-Amarna a City?

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   School essay   |   04/23/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Since the dawn of the human race, humans have recognized the need to work together in order to ensure their survival. This mindset allowed for the development of hunter gatherer societies which eventually evolved into fixed communities. Eventually...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. General characteristic shared by cities . A large and dense population . Commonality between El-Amarna and Cairo . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Who Really Wins? An Examination of Gambling in Modern Society

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   School essay   |   04/23/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Human beings are the most sophisticated animals on earth, capable of raising entire civilizations through their mastery of tools and their uncanny ability to manipulate their environment. This concept of control is enforced from early childhood as...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. That which compels people to engage in gambling. Addiction to gambling. The cycle of destructive gambling . The wining and loosing phases of gambling. Conclusing. References....»

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....»

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...»

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....»

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