Abstract
The paper states that D.H. Lawrence's characterizations make the reader understand and even sympathize with the characters. The author feels that the characters are disturbing; and yet they are real with real problems and real neuroses. The paper concludes that Lawrence's could be the people next door and that is what makes the story understandable.

From the Paper
"Lawrence creates unusual and yet somehow endearing characters and makes the reader care about them, and what happens to them. "The Horse Dealer's Daughter" is no exception. Mabel Pervin is the heroine of this novel, but she is a desperately unhappy woman, ashamed of her poverty, and sick to death of caring for her rather oafish brothers. Her only joy is taking care of her mother's grave, where she feels "secure," even though others can watch her as she works. "

Tags:sympathize, disturbing, real, problems, neuroses, people-next-door

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Short paper with ample bibliography in preparation for a longer work on Tian Zhuang Zhuang's "The Horse Thief" as depicts Tibetan nomads of the 1980s. As a contribution to 5th Generation film, The Horse Thief provides an ethnography of what the Tibetan minority was really like, as compared to propaganda films of the preceding decades; it is also a tongue and cheek comment on the Cultural Revolution and what became of those seen as deviants, in the group-think of the nomads.

From the Paper
Preliminary Paper The Horse Thief - Tian ZhuangZhuang. Introduction Tian Zhuangzhuang's The Horse Thief (Dao ma Zei) is almost an ethnography of Tibet's nomads, a minority that is still little known to most people in the People's Republic of China (PRC). Tian has long had interest in China's minorities as shown in his 1984 film addressing the Mongolians, On the Hunting Ground, and as this film and The Horse Thief feature almost no dialogue and the terrain dominates all one sees, along with simple human activity. This approach is very clever and aesthetic, the Tibetan nomads

Tags:5th generation, tian zz, the horse thief

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In this article, the writer analyzes the short story "The Rocking-Horse Winner" by D. H. Lawrence. The writer discusses that the story argues that the predicament faced by Paul is brought about by a focus on materialism in the modern age. The writer also looks at the role of Paul's mother.

From the Paper
"In D.H. Lawrence's 'The Rocking-Horse Winner' a ne'er-do-well family includes a son who has a gift of feverishly riding his rocking-horse until he experiences a revelation of the upcoming horse race winner. Paul's gift eventually kills him. Paul's family consists of his parents and two little sisters. His family lives a decent lifestyle but his parents, particularly his mother, continually laments their need for more money. Her obsession with acquiring more money pervades the household to the point where the house seems to ... "

Tags:money, superficiality, luck, God, power, family, parenting, nurturing, love, horses, horse racing, winners, childhood, mothers

Abstract
This essay provides an analysis of D. H. Lawrence's short story "The Rocking-Horse Winner" that focuses on characterization. The essay argues that Paul, a young boy in the story, dies because the character of his mother is so coldly materialistic that he is willing to sacrifice his own life to earn her money.

From the Paper
"In David Herbert (D. H.) Lawrence's "The Rocking-Horse Winner", the protagonist of the story is a small boy named Paul. Paul will eventually die because of his frenetic riding of his toy rocking-horse, a rocking-horse he rides to frenzy because when he does, it provides him with the names of winners of horse races. However, Paul's death is actually the result of the characterization of his mother as written by Lawrence. In the character of Paul's mother, Lawrence provides us with a..."

Tags:greed, parenting, selfishness, horse races, wealth, poverty, family

Abstract
The paper focuses on the phrase, "You can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make him drink" and discusses the relationship of that statement with six articles. Through the use of the articles, the statement is analyzed. The paper contains a thesis statement in the opening paragraph which indicates how the phrase will be incorporated into the articles and evidence is provided throughout to support the statement.

From the Paper
"There are many phrases in our culture which we hear daily. These phrases have become so engrained in our society that often we do not consider the full scope of their meaning as they apply to literature, people, or the world around us. The saying, "You can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make him drink" could be interpreted in various ways. However, the research will demonstrate that it is a statement that centers around aid to others. The statement, or saying, reflects on the concept that we, society, the world, or some higher being can always help someone, but it does not mean that they will take the baton and run with it to make a difference. That difference can be in their own lives, or the lives of others, but it is an element that is no longer in our control."

Tags:horse, water, study

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In this article, the writer discusses real estate investing. The writer looks at ways to invest and save money in real estate. The writer examines the appeal of real estate investment for individual homeowners. In this paper, the writer also discusses real estate investing as a financial investment on a larger scale.

From the Paper
"Investing in real estate has long held a strong allure for many individuals-their homes may be the only real estate investment they own, but with options such as reverse mortgages and home equity loans many individuals consider a single residence investment sufficient. Other investors are drawn to real estate because there is a tangible asset-land or buildings-that does not exist with many other types of investments. Still, other investors think of themselves as real estate moguls in the mold of Donald Trump who ..."

Tags:real, estate, investing

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This paper analyzes the franchising strategy as an opportunity of successful overseas expansion for international real estate companies. The paper explores the history as well as the general concept of franchising as an expansion strategy from both the franchisor's and the franchisee's perspective. The paper specifically focuses on the franchising strategies of Engel & Voelkers in the flourishing real estate market in the Middle East. The paper contains an appendix, as well as graphs and tables.

Table of Contents:
Executive Summary Introduction
Literature review
Terms of Reference
Introduction
Franchising - a Method of International Expansion
The Need for Franchising
Advantages of Franchising
Disadvantages of Franchising
Benefits for the Franchisee
Financial Benefits
Becoming a Franchiser
Careful Screening and Selection of the Franchisees
Developing the Franchise Package and the Operational Manual
Marketing the Franchise Package
The Basic Business Concept and Pilot Operations
Developing the Franchisor's Organization
Legal Aspects of Franchising
Franchising in Real Estate
Conclusion
Methodology
Introduction
The Research Process
Research Philosophy
Research Approach
Research Strategy
Time Horizon
Summary
Primary Research
The Interview Questions
Secondary Research
Main Advantages and Disadvantages of Primary and Secondary Research
Research Credibility
Limitations of the Research Methodology
Findings
Introduction
Company Overview
Engel & Voelkers - Franchising
Internal Analysis: Strength and Weaknesses
Engel & Voelkers in the United Arab Emirates - a Big Opportunity
The Real Estate Boom in United Arab Emirates
The "Freehold Zone" Regulations in United Arab Emirates - a Threat
The Impact of the Economic Crisis
The Economy in the Middle East Today
External Analysis: Opportunities and Threats
Conclusion
Recommendations for Engel & Voelkers
Recommendations for Engel & Voelkers Middle East
Appendix

From the Paper
"Along with this diversified layout of the company, the specialization in the high end real estate market allowed Engel & Voelkers to earn substantial profits. This in turn places the company in a position to take on the risk of global expansion. The impressive company profile, the successful history and the company's ability to detect opportunities in the worldwide real estate markets attracted the interest of franchisees. Engel & Voelkers' expertise gets successfully transferred to franchisees by professional training which gives an overview of the standardized franchising model used in 32 countries. Furthermore, the constant monitoring of the franchisees' actions by the company's advanced IT system successfully controls risk. In addition to a common IT system, the shared marketing materials for more than 200 shops reduce the company's expenses in comparison to their competitors. The strategy against shop closures and retraction throughout the economic crisis reduced the losses to a minimum and left the company in an even more dominant position for the expected upturn in many markets, especially in the United Arab Emirates. However, the company has some weaknesses and faces several threats in the Middle East. The author briefly lists recommendations that should enable the company to avoid future difficulties and to continue its road of success."

Tags:real estate, expansion market SWOT

Abstract
This paper describes the downfalls of MTV's "reality" series, "The Real World" and why it is not a picture of reality for "twenty-somethings" in America. The paper discusses the idea behind reality shows and examines the unrealistic aspects of "The Real World."

Tags:MTV, Real World, reality, TV

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The 1900 to 1930 period was one of economic boom in Canada. This period, therefore, marks the era of modern real estate. This brief paper looks at the development of property and real estate during this 30 year period. In doing so, a very brief historical sketch of urban development is given, along with the factors that led to extensive urbanization and property development.

Tags:canada, real, estate

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This paper explains that Jonathan Swift's "Gulliver's Travels" is a satire. The author points out that the madness of the characters is really a tool to satirize that which is being made fun of, in this case, the civility of men. The paper states that the distance between the reader and Gulliver in the narrative gives the feeling that the work is a travel log, which no reader could possibly believe. The author concludes that the message of this book is for readers to see madness not as madness but as valuable knowledge, which can change the shape of their own behavior and beliefs.

From the Paper
"The job is done in "Gulliver's Travels", by reversing the roles of men and horses, showing the horse to be kind and gentle, even to a creature that they recognize as a refined Yahoo, the name they have given to the human beasts. The horses even took it upon themselves to feed Gulliver's growth, as they recognized in him a refinement that was lacking the other yahoos, and heartily went about trying to teach him their language."

Tags:captive horse real, travel log, madness