Abstract
The author of this paper relates that in studying women's lives in the intersection of multiple identities and communities, she has found that the the most vivid presentation of these issues comes from novels. The paper specifically focuses on Maria Campbell's novel, "Half-Breed." It describes the plot of the story and the way that Campbell portrays the struggles of the female protagonist in the plot.

From the Paper
"It seems to me that with the intersection of multiple identities and communities that many women must juggle in their daily lives, it is important that each woman award herself the importance of her own identity, as a work in progress. It is not enough to react to a static or changing environment. In some ways, Margaret in Harriet's Daughter is an inspiration with regards to this issue, because she is always dreaming and planning the change that would be right for her. Of course, she is young and did not have to face the pressures of a violent spouse or motherhood, or even poverty. As a child, her problems were considerably less acute than Maria's. And yet it seems important to recognise that if a woman envisions herself with new standards and new expectations, then she has a better chance to see her future unfold favourably."

Tags:community, identity, environment

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This paper summarizes and reviews E.B. Sledge's work "With the Old Breed", and relates that it is Sledge's first-hand account of the atrocities of the Pacific Theater. The paper discusses Sledge's explanation for the intense mutual hatred developed between the Japanese and the Americans and notes that he goes through a number of evolutionary stages with respect to his views on war, as a representative of American culture's perceptions of war. The paper also maintains that the book is, if anything, an anti-war book and that Sledge is a compassionate and understanding individual who understood that the conditions under which the soldiers met excused them from personal blame.

From the Paper
" It is an inherent element of every war that the soldiers on each side are indoctrinated and propagandized to be lieve that the enemy is sub-human, animalistic, treacherous and brutal. To dehumanize the enemy in such a way makes it easier for soldiers of the other side to kill such enemy with as little hesitation or regret as possible. In the case of the Japanese and the Americans, however, the dehum anization was more intense because it was fueled by the soldiers' willingness to the terms. War was "sold" to both sides as a means whereby the "good" soldiers fulfilled a mission to kill the "bad" soldiers. Both sides were taught that the other side was so evil and brutal that it would be better to die than to be captured. Such an attitude creates much fear, but it also creates soldiers who are will ing to kill in order to survive, in order to avoid being cap tured and tortured."

Tags:Peleliu, and, Okinawa, soldiers, war

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The paper examines whether the fact that Arabian horses have fewer bones means that they are superior horses. The writer proposes that their superiority is subjective. The paper explains how the Arabian has fewer bones, with many horse experts and breeders preferring the Arabian. The paper analyzes whether the fewer-boned horse has advantages over the other horses in the field.

From the Paper
"One of the things that allows the Arabian to be very good at endurance riding is the fact that the hind legs are "remarkably free" in their ability to move and be limber, Edwards explains in the book. The tail of the Arabian is set very high in the croup, and while moving, the tail of the Arabian "is carried arched and well up," a point horse experts notice when discussing the style which the horse shows while running."

Tags:mitbah, limber, speed, stamina, Bedouins, breeding, purebred

Abstract
The paper explains that prisons, by providing an environment unlike anything in society, hamper a convict's ability to reintegrate into society, thus leading to recidivism at a higher level of sophistication. The paper relates that the stigma of being a convict, in addition to the violent milieu created by jails, leave inmates with a skewed vision of how to act and interact with citizens. The paper contends that prisons need to provide venues for realistic social interaction.

From the Paper
"While many proponents of prison cite jail as a determent for crime, Michael Windzio (2006) has shown that, despite a growing prison population, the crime rate in America has increased. More than this, most people incarcerated are in prison for the second or third times, having fallen prey to recidivism. However, the fact is that most criminals relapse back into crime because the prison system is forcing an evolution of the criminal. Prisons create an environment so far removed from societal norms it in turn necessitates the evolution of criminals, leading to recidivism at a higher level of sophistication (i.e. better criminals) in order to ensure that convict's survival as a citizen."

Tags:social, interaction, integration, convicts, violence, stigma

From the Paper
"This study will evaluate E.B. Sledge's With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa, in terms of the collision of the American and Japanese cultures and the ways in which each determined the rules and perceptions of combat held by the members of each culture in the battles of Peleliu and Okinawa. The study will also consider the writer's personal view if he were President Harry S. Truman and had to consider using the atomic bomb to end the war against Japan, in light of the events in those two horrendous battles.


It is unfair to assess the two cultures' views of war, the "rules" of war, without first emphasizing the fact that this book was written by an American who knew little of Japanese culture before, during, or after the battles in which he took part. This is not to say that Sledge is a racist, or lacks compassion for or..."

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The following paper discusses how the world prefers the comfort of familiarity when it comes to choosing a restaurant. The writer contends that it is the familiar decor, menu and food presentation that gives them a feeling of security that cannot be matched by the thrill of a newly discovered individually owned restaurant. This paper asserts that as long as the world thrives on familiar surroundings the chain restaurants will always do better and be more successful than privately owned shops.

From the Paper
"People often like to say they are adventure seekers. They claim that the same old same old drives them batty and they are always up for something new. This may be the case in many areas of life however in the area of eating in a restaurant people prove again and again that they prefer the tried and true to the unknown element of surprise. Restaurants that are corporate owned are more likely to be frequented than one that is individually owned and operated. Marketing executives have known this for a long time and often times target the advertisements to remind the viewer that the consistency of a corporate organization is preferable over the "mom and pop" shop of yesteryear."

Tags:standardization, comfortable, patrons, advertisment, policy, corporate, establishment

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This paper compares plant breeding in the traditional mode and that in the genetic mode and presents the final comparison of the two and importance.

Tags:plant, breeding

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This paper evaluates how this process plays a vital role in the survival and maintenance of endangered species. The author reports that captive breeding programs can bring back rare animals from the edge of extinction through the use of correct husbandry and management techniques.

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In this paper the writer discusses aspects relating to the Basset Hound. The writer looks at the breed of dog and its origin. This essay discusses the personality and skills of the Basset Hound. In this article, the writer explores the health problems of this type of dog. The paper also suggests the type of family most appropriate for this breed of dog.

From the Paper
"This paper is a history of the basset hound. This low-slung sad-eyed dog that was originally bred as a French hunting hound and later became a favorite in Britain and America. The basset's personality and typical characteristics have made it a good family pet and despite some health problems common to the breed, have helped establish its general popularity. Basset hounds have even entered the general culture through characters on television and in advertising. This distinctive dog continues to be a sought-after breed attracting its websites and chat rooms ... "

Tags:basset, dog, breed, Millais

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From the Paper
"Cooperative breeding in birds is not randomly distributed, rather it is concentrated in certain families. This supports the idea that there may be a common basis to this behavior in birds. Throughout the year they reside on defended territories yet they aren't confined to a single habitat or a particular diet. (Skutch, 256). Some questions that arise from this behavior are why individuals who are not parents help rear other individuals, and from this what are some costs and benefits for all the organisms in question? The answers to these questions will enable us to get a better picture of cooperative breeding and the role of "helping" in several bird species across the world."

Tags:florida, helpers, jay, cooperative, birds, breeding