Construction Management

Business & market   |   Management   |   Summaries   |   05/21/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The world of construction management has grown in a multi-billion dollar industry and a force that must be reckoned with for anyone that ever has to deal with a build project. Gone are the days of an elusive contractors that may or may not finish a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Other specialists that the architects consult. The job of the quantity surveyor . Picking between an architect and a quantity surveyor . How a construction project fairs . The Salt Lake City County Building in Salt Lake City,...»

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....»

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...»

How has globalization affected power relations among states?

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   05/21/2008   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Globalization has affected the political world system. Power relations amongst states have been altered due to a number of social, economic and political developments. "Contemporary globalization is associated with a transformation of state power as...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Theory as a helpful tool to understand globalization . Results of globalization . 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 ....»

Of what do international relations consist? In what ways does it affect the behaviour of states?

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   05/21/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «International law has always been a significant subject of debate, but in the past hundred years this debate has intensified. Not only has the debate posed questions like 'Of what does international law consist?' but also it has further questioned...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. This definitions of international law. The sources of international law . The theoretical scope. Conclusion. Bibliography ....»

Business Plan Gourmet and specialty food expo planning and execution Non-profit management

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Market study   |   05/21/2008   |   .doc   |   14 pages
Document abstract : «We aim to be a non-profit non-governmental agency that specializes in the organization and execution of specialty food exhibitions and trade shows. With an emphasis on workplace diversity, we also intend to write a manual every year filled with...»

Synopsis abstract : «Executive summary. General company description. Products and services. Marketing plan. Operational plan. Management and organization. Personal financial statement. Startup expenses and capitalization. Financial plan. Appendices. Refining the...»

Sal Paradise and the False Dream of America

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   05/21/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «American literature reveals a counter-culture of identity which undermines and even contradicts the popular optimism of national identity. Part of this undermining takes place in the ideologies of American literary characters, or in their "imaginary...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Feeling the pull of her own life . Dean's nostalgia . Sal and Blackness. Becoming familiar with the agency . Conclusion. Works cited....»

The Right Medicine: Same-sex Family Law

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Research papers   |   05/21/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Currently in the United States, same-sex couples face many discrepancies in the law compared to heterosexual married couples, many related to taxation, discrimination protection, and other benefits. Of particular importance are the barriers that...»

Synopsis abstract : «Existing literature. Research design. Headlines establish story tone. Supporting evidence: Quotes and professionals. Overall presentation of tone. Incident of reporting: Use of other state law comparisons. Number of identified positions by news...»

A Common Tongue: A Bit About Dialects in a Language

Philosophy & literature   |   Linguistics   |   School essay   |   05/21/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Dialect is a variety of language used by people from a particular geographic area. This language is a complete system of verbal communication with its own vocabulary and grammar ("Dialect").In America today, the common language is English. But...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduftion. Linguists according to a PBS article . Ebonics: The 'black speech'. Dr. Taylor the many forms of dialect. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Public Relations in the Nonprofit Sector

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Term papers   |   05/21/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Public relations is a growing field, not only in the United States, but around the world. Today more and more businesses and organizations are recognizing that the reputation, profitability, and success of a company depend largely on its...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Nonprofit public relations. Importance of marketing nonprofits. Marketing nonprofits. The PR plan. Salary. Summary. Conclusion. References cited....»

The Necessary Female Perspective in To Kill A Mockingbird

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   05/21/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «If a producer was to make an adaptation of Harper Lee's, To Kill a Mockingbird and wanted to extricate Miss Maudie's role from the film, not only would the dynamic of the characters be irreparably damaged, but the film would also be excluding one of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A woman as progressive as Miss Maudie . Aunt Alexandra's vision . The role that flowers play . The female perspective in To Kill a Mockingbird. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Athletes, Above the Law or Usual Suspect?

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Presentation   |   05/22/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «An alarming number of professional athletes are joining the ranks of America's dissidents and depraved populations. Criminals are now wearing the colors of the Dallas Cowboys instead of the blue dungarees of prisoners. So far this year over 134...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The most popular sports. The example of Joe Mesa. Assets such as Irvin or Iverson . Crime and the ordinary citizen . The emphasis on the individual that excels the most. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

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....»

It is unethical to use politics within a business organizational setting

Business & market   |   Management   |   Case study   |   05/22/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The notion that it is unethical to use politics within a business organizational setting is not one that is without validity. In this context, the word 'unethical' refers to peoples' ability to behave in unacceptable or immoral ways within a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Illustrating the problem with 'political' appointments within a business organization. A key source of politics within a business organization. 'Wrong answer' or bad answers produced by information analysis. The only beneficial...»

The Price of the American Dream

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   05/22/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The Great Gatsby relates Nick Carraway's experiences with a disillusioned assortment of wealthy individuals following his move to West Egg, the "less fashionable" counterpart to East egg, the home of antiquated affluence (5). In this harsh region of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Her luster: A life imbued in carelessness. The unbelievable extent to which materialism is pursued . The American dream swallowed wholeheartedly. Gatsby's purpose: Ultimately empty. Conclusion. Work 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...»

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....»

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....»

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....»

The merits and demerits of homeschooling

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Presentation   |   05/23/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Among educators, child psychologists, and sociologists, the question of home schooling versus public schooling is one of the most controversial subjects of the last few decades. The problem is, however, that there is research supporting one-and...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The first argument against home schooling. A second argument against home schooling . The most compelling argument. Going to college . Conclusion. Works cited....»

The Violence of Childhood

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   05/23/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Being an adult usually implies that you have a power of perspective, that is, to see things in a larger system and then to understand these things as being symptomatic of this system. Naturally, children lack this ability and their sense of reality...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The most poignant strength of the poem . The poem 'A Sad Child' by Margaret Atwood. The lack of compassion in Atwood . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Othello and Ethics of Care

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   05/23/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «While considering the time period and by closely evaluating how events and people play against each other, Shakespeare's Othello can be considered a full bodied and consummate feminist work. In fact, Shakespeare's close and dramatic critique of a...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Calling Iago a care ethicist. A richly feminist work. Othello's tragic failure. The essential goal of feminism. Conclusion. Works cited....»

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...»

Charles Dickens Essay : Philosophical, Psychological, Sociological Issue

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Book review   |   05/23/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «A great burden for human beings is to carry ourselves the way we want others to see us. Though each governed by a private set of beliefs, no man is an island for a reason, as we are subject to natural instinct, which compels us to strive for...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Pip's want for Joe to improve. The role of social classes in the relationship between Pip and his uncle. Pip's attempts to climb the ladder of society . Pride as the byproduct of the natural accumulation of personal...»

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....»

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...»

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....»

Anne Fadiman: The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   School essay   |   05/27/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «When I'm old and gray, I probably won't remember very well every book that I've read. In fact, upon recollection, the contents of each novel will most likely be condensed to a single descriptive sentence; for textbooks, a verb and noun will do (i.e....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Wisdom stemming from her experiences. The filter used to allow a reader to see from a character's point of view. Her role as a storyteller. Conclusion. Citations....»

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....»

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