Abstract This paper analyzes Edward Erickson's 2003 book, "Defeat in Detail: The Ottoman Army in the Balkans". The paper discusses specific reasons for the defeat of the Ottoman Empire. It also discusses Erickson's credentials and the methodology used in the book.
Tags: Ottoman, Balkans, Erickson, Defeat, Detail, Army
Abstract This paper describes, in detail, three different types of microscopes and explains why a microscope is so vital to the success of the modern criminalist. The paper examines the value of hair as trace evidence, and describes the morphology of hair in detail.
From the Paper "Microscopes are vital to the job of the criminologist. Several different types of microscopes aid them in their work. Compound microscopes are light illuminated. The image seen with this type of microscope is two-dimensional. This microscope is the most commonly used in science. John Ross explains that the parameter for a compound microscope involves the power of the microscope. The power is usually engraved on the eyepiece as a number X X or X. Power is frequently misunderstood and often overstressed in the initial..."
Tags: Microscopes, confocal, dissection, electron microscope, chrged electron beam, imaging, compound microscope, hair as trace evidence, use of trace evidence to convict or to acquit Requirements: Describe in detail at least three different types of microscope
Abstract This paper contains information about the construction and parts of a common laser. The paper also provides a detailed description of how the laser works and discusses some of the dangers and negative aspects of lasers. The paper also covers the different uses of the laser such as leisure use, business use, and home use. Lastly, future possibilities for the laser and how it can still benefit society with uses not yet explored are discussed.
From the Paper " Lasers are high intensity beams of light emitted from a unit consisting of a flash bulb, a ruby, and opposing mirrors. Theodore Maiman first introduced these extremely strong light beams to the world in 1960. The beam emitted by the laser is very intense and can be damaging or harmful. Although harmful, lasers are also very useful tools for a wide array of tasks. Lasers are used for everything from eye surgery to leveling a ceiling. Lasers are an innovation that has withstood the test of time with people finding new and creative uses for this spectacular invention."
Abstract In this internal memo a proposal for a stress management and reduction program is presented. First, an introduction to stress, and stress management is given, followed by the justification for a stress management program. The proposed program is then outlined in detail. Qualifications and experience of the stress management team, and subcontractors are detailed. A detailed budget is given.
From the Paper "Certainly, the topic of stress has received an enormous amount of attention in the popular media in the past decade. This introduction will examine the problem of workplace-related stress within the United States. Further, a justification for a stress management and stress reduction program will be given.
"Stress is the bodies "fight" reaction to an unpleasant situation. Stress causes our blood pressure to rise, our heart to beat faster, and our bodies to release adrenaline, among other changes. Stress itself is not necessarily bad for us. However, chronic, ongoing stress is undeniably harmful to human mental and physical health."
This paper goes over several details of information from stock earnings to p/e ratios and the CAPM equation. It is very detailed as far as the equatio...
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Abstract This paper goes over several details of information from stock earnings to p/e ratios and the CAPM equation. It is very detailed as far as the equations used and I have uploaded an excel file for reference to aid in the explanation.
From the Paper U.S. Bond Market Training Document Bonds tend to be one of the most stable investments in an unstable economy. In fact the trends of an economy can be determined by watching the sales of bonds. As bonds sales increase then it is probable that something might be going on to increase the instability of that economy and therefore make investors conservative in their investment practices. This is also true when the sales of bonds go down. Often this is a sign that things are going well and even though stocks are more fragile and contain higher risk factors that these factors have been forgone, to some degree, for a short period of time. Often this is all it takes for investors to gain short returns on stocks in which they might normally not have invested.
Abstract This paper is a detailed analysis of the role of feminist literature in society. The paper details the impact of women writers and shows the changing role of feminist literature over the years. This essay integrates numerous authors and studies as a means of supporting the thesis that feminist literature currently plays and has played a prominent role in the literary world.
Abstract This essay gives a general overview of the life and many works of the director, Alain Resnais, and describes his philosophy of film with an emphasis on the film "Muriel". Resnais lived in France during the New Wave Movement. This paper describes the basis for the movement and details several directors and works of the time. It details the complex strata of loss and absence in the film as well as the nature of tragedy and ways to deal with it.
From the Paper "There are different ways to pay tribute to that which is not there. There is the technique of explicit mourning, in which the one who is bereft describes in every possible detail the person or thing that has been lost. And then there is the technique pursued by Alain Resnais in his film Muriel in which what is looked for, longed for, the thing that will make life and experience complete, is in fact never seen at all, never made real to us ? except only by its absence."
Tags: Muriel, new, wave, Alan, Resnais, actors, absence, France, director
Abstract This essay provides a highly detailed analysis of the history of abortion from ancient times through present day. The origins of the Roman Catholic Church's opposition to abortion are fully discussed as are the social events of the late 1960's and early 1970's that eventually led to legalization of abortion procedures with the 1972 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision. Following the historical analysis of the issue, both the pro-choice and the pro-life beliefs, and their foundations, are described in detail with supporting documentation and references. The essay concludes with pro-life supporting argument.
From the Paper "Abortion on demand is perhaps the most contentious issue ever faced by Americans and indeed the world. In the United States alone, approximately one in three pregnancies terminate in the abortion of the unborn child. This translates into approximately 1.5 million abortions each year. Translate the statistics to an international level and the number quickly rises to over 50 million. This data illustrates that abortion is a fact of life in modern times while at the same time presenting complex legal, political, and ethical issues by raising fundamental questions about the sanctity of life in general and the universal concern for human liberty. (Flanders 3) "
Abstract This paper is an in-depth analysis and examination of the contribution that William Shakespeare made to the literary world. The author details Shakespeare's mysterious life, including speculation as to who he may have really been. The paper covers the many different themes covered in his many plays including ambition, cruelty, justice, reconciliation, madness, betrayal and destiny that were found in Macbeth, King Lear, Hamlet and Julius Caesar. The author finds that Shakespeare also used his plays to comment on political events such as in Julius Caesar, Comedy of Errors and Henry VIII. Throughout the paper the author details his masterful understanding of the human character and unparalleled mastery of the English language, a rich imagination and commentary on life in the early 18th century. Shakespeare also wrote over 150 sonnets and there is some speculation that they may have been autobiographical, but once again the author finds that there is no proof.
From the Paper "How is Shakespeare viewed by great figures of the theater? Shakespeare is the greatest discernible influence in the work of Orson Wells (Gottlieb 2000). ? a theatrical and cinematic director, actor, entrepreneur, public figure, and educational and political activist. Wells describes Shakespeare as embodying the fulfillment of almost utopian personal and sociopolitical desires, a figure of considerable stature, power and popularity, a truly great one who bridges the worlds of critical and commercial success. Shakespeare, in Wells? mind, merges individual imagination and artistic independence with tradition and social responsibility, and emphasizes that he has that unparalleled capacity ?to entertain, educate, transport and ultimately unify divergent audiences, high and low.? (Gottlieb)"
Abstract The paper explains the importance of the human resource department for a business by detailing the role that is performed by the department and showing how these activities benefit the company. The paper then presents the strategic planning of the human resource department in the company DECO detailing how it should operate in order to maximize the human resources of the company.
From the Paper "Strategic Human Resource Management provides for strong planning that works with employee careers from the first interview to the day of retirement. The employment relations are important during this process because without solid relations with employees the company will endure a higher rate of turnover which costs the company money by way of training and retraining."
Abstract This paper is a developed plan for a company holiday function. The writer is in charge of the planning committee as well as the catering plans. The writer uses a report style to detail for the director what will be done, how it will be done, and by what date it will be done. The paper describes the planning committee and details each member's role.
From the Paper "As you all know the holiday party this year is slated for December 10, 2002. The company has about 400 employees therefore it is important that we begin the planning process as soon as possible. The planning committee has been formed and will begin to plan the party . The committee will meet once a month during lunch hour for the purpose of discussing progress and needs. Each person on the committee will be in charged with an area to handle for the party's success."
This paper discusses the details of an agreement between the largest American retail food distributor and a New Zealand cooperative to distribute their products in the United States.
Abstract This paper is an overview of the reciprocal agreement between Food Stuffs New Zealand, Ltd. and The Supermaket Chain of grocery stores in the United States to distribute their products in the United States. The paper presents a brief history of U.S. imports into New Zealand, including recent discussions to decrease tariffs on goods imported from the United States. The author discusses New Zealand's culture and how this will help determine the target market for the American goods. The structure of the agreement, including shipping details, terms of payment, length of the contract and the method of transport are also presented in detail. The paper concludes with a discussion of how similarities in the strict regulations for import of any food products into both countries will enable a smooth execution of the terms of the agreement between these two entities.
From the Paper "The terms of payment will be Net 30. This will allow all difference to be reconciled before shipment of the next allotment. Payment can be by company check included with the shipment, or sent separately with a copy of the invoice attached. Adjustments will be made on the next billing cycle. Both parties agreed that payment will be in US Dollars and that adjustments in pricing will reflect fluctuations in exchange rate. It was agreed that fluctuations in exchange rate of less than 5% would not be counted as a reason to re-negotiate or adjust pricing.
The food that we will ship will be of the non-perishable type due to the lengthy transport time involved. It has been agreed that both import shipments from New Zealand and export shipments from the United States will be via cargo ship in order to save costs. The New Zealand shipment will take a certain amount of hold space and weight; the reciprocal shipment will occupy the same hold space and weight. The trip one way will take approximately four weeks."
Abstract A detailed term paper discussing the previously misunderstood personality disorder that psychologists refer to as sociopathy. The paper presents an in-depth look at the disorder, comparing it to its cousin disorders, psychopathy and multiple personality disorder, and discussing the different branches of sociopathic behavior. As a closing, the paper presents a detailed case of a very famous criminal sociopath, Ted Bundy.
From the Paper "What would happen if a person was born without a conscience, without the socially acceptable conceptions of right and wrong? What kind of person would they be? Oddly, they wouldn't seem all that different from you and me. The small percentage of individuals I am referring to suffer from a mental disorder called sociopathy; and unlike many others who are affected by a psychological disorder (especially a personality disorder) these people do not normally present any unusual behavior to the outside world. In fact, one of the fundamental characteristics of most sociopaths is the extremely clever means by which they go about covering up their disturbing illness. Sociopaths, however, do not hide their disease due to any sense of shame or self-resentment they feel but usually out of sheer cunning. You see, because sociopaths do not perceive the same boundaries that regular human beings do, they tend to be manipulative and deceitful. Often time's serial killers are found to be sociopaths, and it makes sense. With no principles, ethics or scruples of any kind and no appreciation for the lives of others, sociopaths are practically the perfect killing machines."
Abstract This paper examines how Karl Jacoby's book "Crimes Against Nature", paints a picture of an undetermined and inadequate governmental stance on conservation and details the direct and indirect effects these blunders caused. It looks at how the book details the state and federal government conservationist policies spanning the late 1800s and early 1900s that eventually set the tone for the widespread changes that would occur in the mid 1900s.
From the Paper "Jacoby is also quite critical of the federal government to conserve natural resources and oversee wild areas. Federal conservationist policies in Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Canyon seriously curtailed the rights of the Indian population, countering treaties that specifically stated these rights. The 1872 proclamation setting aside Yellowstone National Park caused the relocation of many Indian tribes, in what was described as, "rearranging the countryside, in which native peoples and nature were slotted into distinct categories and separated from one another." (87). However, instead of eliminating any future contact with the Indians, reservations were placed within close proximity to the park, and the rationing system in place was often inadequate, leaving the Indians with no choice but hunt for food. "
This two part in-depth report details the expected challenges and opportunities of growing old, as well as psychiatric and cognitive illnesses in the elderly.
Abstract This detailed paper focuses on the elderly population which is currently the most rapidly growing sector in the U.S. The writer of this paper examines and details the emotional growth and the adaptation to normal bodily changes that occur in successful aging. This paper also centers on the psychiatric and cognitive illnesses in the elderly population. This paper contains a description of 10 case studies.
Topics covered in this report include:
Psychological Growth
Importance of Relationships
Sexuality in Later Life
Cognitive Changes
Memory Types
Case Studies
Adult Socialization
Peck's Theory: Three Tasks of Ego Integrity
Labouvie-Vief's Theory: Emotional Expertise
Reminiscence and Life Review
Elder Suicide
The Social Contexts of Aging
From the Paper "Researchers who followed subjects from adolescence to old age in a large-scale qualitative study of adult development discovered valuable information about relationships and aging. Positive relationships at any age of the person's life were found to correlate to satisfaction in old age. A satisfying marriage at age 50 predicted positive aging at 80. Contentment in later life was the outcome for subjects who had the ability to express gratitude and forgiveness in relationships. Overall, researchers determined that loving relationships promote personal growth and emotional healing."
