Abstract In this article, the writer studies the character of JosiahWillardGibbs, a mathematician and physicist. The writer discusses that he managed to achieve great things during his lifetime and lead the world on to greater and better scientific discoveries. The writer points out that JosiahWillardGibbs has been recognized as one of the greatest American scientists of the nineteenth century. Further the writer notes that it is Gibbs who managed to provide a sound thermodynamic foundation to physical chemistry, to America and to the entire world.
From the Paper "The second work that Gibbons published in the same year was "A Method of Geometrical Representation of the Thermodynamic Properties of Substances by Means of Surfaces". From the years from 1876 to 1878, Gibbs published two memoirs, which were later to be combined into one work, entitled, "On the Equilibrium of Heterogeneous Substances". Added to this, Josiah Willard Gibbs has contributed to various other spheres, like for example, crystallography, the determination of planetary and comet orbits, and also to electromagnetic theory. The most interesting phenomenon that Gibbs managed to achieve was that he made the practical side of science appealing and fascinating. Gibbs was also recognized as a 'theoretical physicist' of international stature, and he received a patent in the year 1866 for an improved type of railroad brake."
Tags: thermodynamics, science, accomplishments, mathematical, field
Abstract This paper applies the Gibbs Reflective Model to a hypothetical clinical encounter. The writer explains that the Gibbs Reflection Model is one of several procedures that allow a professional nurse to assess professional competence through the analysis of a clinical encounter. The writer discusses the attributes of the Gibbs Reflection Model, that is a six element cycle through which a professional service deliverer can identify, reflect on and assess professional competency. A clinical encounter is assessed in this paper through application of the Gibbs Reflective Model in a professional nursing scenario.
Abstract The paper examines how the Old Testament's works of Kings and Chronicles included the story of King Josiah's reformation in their texts. The paper continues that each told the story with emphasis on different aspects in order to teach different lessons.
From the Paper "Transformations of the Story of King Josiah: A historian named Matt Clarcq once said that the art in history is how you tell it. Kings and Chronicles tell different transformations of the story of King Josiah, the great reformer, before the first destruction of the Temple. The differences in the story show how the writers of these Hebrew texts wanted to influence the people of their time. Kings was compiled by Deuteronomic editors. The purpose was to assemble the oral and written traditions into a continuous story."
Abstract This paper reviews the life of Josiah Royce, born in the United States in 1855 and died in 1916. According to the paper, Royce was the leader of the idealistic school of thought in the United States and was personally a proponent of objective idealism. This study examines in more critical depth the philosophical approach of Royce, specifically focusing on the difference that Royce characterized between subjective and objective idealism. Further, how is idealism differentiated from realism? While these may seem like fairly straightforward examinations, understanding the tack that Royce used in demonstrating his arguments is more complicated.
Abstract This paper analyzes the maturation of politician George Willard in the book "Winesburg, Ohio" by Sherwood Anderson. The author recounts Willard's role as the hero in all of the stories from the book of short stories and explains how Willard is taken as a landmark for the main point of view. The paper relates that although the intention of Anderson was to perceptively narrate the maturation process of Willard, it does not go unnoticed. This can be seen mainly through Willard's interactions with the other characters in the novel and his implication in most of the occurrences presented. The paper also notes that the last passage of the book, which describes Willard's departure, is very relevant because it highlights the fact that with his leave the process of maturation is completed.
From the Paper "George Willard is virtually the hero of the book and the only character who appears throughout almost all of the separate stories. As in a usual novel, he is the main character of the book and as such, he is taken as a landmark for the main point of view. It is all the more interesting that the author manages to maintain the panoramic view of the action despite the fact that he does allow for a center or a main character as well. Life in the small town seems to flow regularly and to involve all its actors at once, while George Willard is only one of the actors who are focused more closely and more often."
Abstract This paper explains that the two versions of King Josiah's reforms in 2 Kings 22-23 and 2 Chronicles 34-35 are similar, at least in the beginning. The version in Chronicles adds a second story concerning the keeping of the Passover. The author points out that both tales depict King Josiah as a great reformer, a king who restored the true traditions of Israel and who faithfully followed the precepts of God. The paper relates that both versions dwell on Josiah's actions in wiping out paganism; Josiah avails himself of every possible means to completely and totally erase from view objects and symbols of error.
From the Paper "The stories of King Josiah's reign that are found in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles agree in their condemnation of bad practices. They agree too, in the need for God's order to be maintained and in the necessity of those who are charged with setting a good example to set such a good example. The second version adds to the original story only because the author feels that he must, as evidently the people of Israel have slipped even further from the righteous path. It made sense to him to include an accurate description of the celebration of Passover in the story of a King who was already widely believed to be especially holy and especially committed to the propagation of God's truth. Thus, these two versions of the same story differ because their intended audiences differ."
Abstract This three-page undergraduate paper explores the relationship between Josiah's reform in Kings and Chronicles. The key to the comparison/contrast is the Deuteronomist's preoccupation with certain concepts and themes - notably covenant and faithfulness.
Abstract This paper offers a brief examination of the history of Wedgwood pottery and the man who started the product, Josiah Wedgwood. Discusses the most famous products and why they were best-sellers.
From the Paper "In addition to the wildly successful Cream Ware, or "Queen's Ware" as it became known, Wedgwood would also produce two other innovations that would set its success in stone. These were Black Basalt a fine black porcelain, and Jasper. Specifically, with the Black Basalt, Wedgwood could turn out tremendous product to meet the new "neoclassic" tastes of fashionable society-and with the innovative Jasper Ware; amazingly successful due to its durability yet delicacy combined with heretofore unachieved purity of color."
Abstract This paper explains that Charles Bukowski's poem, "My Old Man" portrays a conflict between a father and son. The complete opposite of this poem is Nancy Willard's poem, "Questions My Son Asked Me, Answers I Never Gave Him", which conveys affection between a parent and child. The author points out that the themes of these poems are different: Charles Bukowski gives the father and son a strong sense of disconnection and refusal of one another; whereas, in Willard's poem, the theme exposes involvement and acceptance between a parent and child. The paper relates that Charles Bukowski creates a sense of misery with the son having a feeling of unimportance; Nancy Willard's poem expresses a deeper meaning of time through life.
From the Paper "The imagery created through the questions and answers in Willard's poem, produces an outlook on life relating time. In the course of the parent and son's intimate relationship, it allows them to involve time on the view of life within the questions and answers. Through time the son will find out if butterflies make noise, if he can eat a star, and if the years ever run out. Even the answers given to him are through time. For example the last question asks, "Do the years ever run out?" This question inquires the time in living every day to a year to find his answer. Even though his parent answers, "God said, I will break time's heart", the son must live and learn so he can eventually interpret the answers to his questions."
Abstract This paper examines how fundamental the principles of thermodynamics are to pharmacy. The paper covers the topics of Gibbs free energy change, heat of formation, partial molar free energy, energy change and entropy, and discusses how all these are important in pharmaceutics in deciding drug delivery and dosage form. The paper presents the reader with a clearer insight into how important the above are, with extensive explanations into the three laws of thermodynamics and how they all help the modern day pharmaceutical scientist. Many of the complicated calculations involved in thermodynamics are exemplified through examples.
From the Paper "A pharmacist is regarded as a professional scientist. Thus he is expected to know more than ever, is a thorough knowledge of thermodynamics. This discipline forms a rudimentary backbone of most of the material sciences as many other disciplines do "borrow" heavily from this. 1,3 In studying thermodynamics, it attempts to integrate the factual knowledge of pharmacy and it aids the pharmaceutical scientist to predict the solubility, stability, feasibility, compatibility and biological action of drug products fairly accurately. Processes such as partitioning of solutes between immiscible solvents, the solubility of drugs, micellisation and drug-receptor interaction can all be treated in thermodynamic terms. 1Thermodynamics is concerned with the quantitative relationships between heat and other forms of energy, including mechanical, chemical, electric and radiant energy. 1The main feature to remember in the study of thermodynamics is that it is not possible to know the absolute value of the energy of a system but it is possible to record changes in energy that happen when a system undergoes transformation."
Abstract This paper explains that dealing with people's lives can be a tremendous personal experience for those who are new to the profession and who are learning that communication can be a vital ingredient in life-saving health care procedures. The author points out that Gibbs's "Reflective Cycle" defines six communication stages through which one may be able to learn a great deal from an experience in order to prevent unfavorable outcomes in subsequent experiences, such as a nurse experiencing a gastroscopy for the first time. The paper stresses that there needs to be a greater emphasis on the way that trained staff communicate with patients, particularly those that are distressed, thus setting a good example for nurses in their first placements.
From the Paper "Though gastroscopy is a fairly simple process to undergo examination of the chest and upper abdominal region, several patients are afraid of it. In a manner of speaking they may be rightly afraid because of the fact that the process can be likened to a minor operation This is because of the fact that the patient has to be sedated for a successful gastroscopy to be conducted. Sedation as a requirement significantly disturbs children; they may feel drowsy up to 48 hours of the gatroscopy has been conducted. However, whether patients feel this way or not, the risk of undergoing gastroscopy is minimal. Hence, in order to make sure that patients undergo the required smoothly in the future, it would be advised that nurses in their first placements should apply Gibbs (1988) "The Reflective Cycle". This Reflective Cycle aids them in understanding completely what course of action to undertake in future placements."
Tags: gastroscopy, personal, stages, example, ameliorate
Abstract This paper examines the British and Australian band that was originally a pop singer-songwriter combinations and then reborn as funk and disco. It looks at the rise to fame of the brothers Gibb and how they have found their way into every corner of popular music around the world.
From the Paper "Their first British LP, 'Bee Gees 1st' was critically acclaimed and considered innovation for its time (Bee pp). In 1968, two major hits, 'World' and 'I Gotta Get a Message to You' are still regarded as many critics as the band's golden years (Bee pp). Robin left the band in 1969 but returned in 1970 for the release of 'Lonely Days' and 'How Can You Mend a Broken Heart' (Bee pp). With no successful album, however, the group hit rock bottom and were generally believed to be finished (Bee pp). The band finally found the new sound they had been developing with their following album, 'Main Course,' which included 'Jive Talkin,' followed by 'You Should Be Dancing' and 'Love So Right' (Bee pp)."
Abstract This paper explains how traditions must change over time to remain relevant and shows how Leslie Marmon Silko illustrates the importance of oral tradition and language with Tayo's story in her novel, "Ceremony". It examines how Native Americans believe that when people speak, they exchange spirits and the addition of human breath transforms sounds into words and gives them life. The living word then becomes a part of each individual who hears it which is why oral tradition is so important to them. It compares Auntie and Josiah and how they view tradition and people outside their race and how Silko uses Auntie to represent people who blindly follow the traditions of the past while not believing in the spirit behind them.
From the Paper "Oral tradition includes many different forms including "letters, anecdotes, gossip, jokes, poems, legends, family stories, crafted stories"that must be included for a person to become self-knowing, to create community and even to comprehend the evil, the witchery, which disrupts community? (Brown). Silko uses many of these forms in Ceremony. The novel, as a whole, is an example of a crafted story. The different components of the novel are also important parts of the oral tradition. Grandma "liked to sit by her stove and gossip about the people who were talking about their family" (Silko 89). As she gossiped, she carried on that tradition. The story of Tayo is also a good example of Silko using the oral tradition, because it is an example of a family story."
Abstract The paper identifies both the similarities and the differences between the characters of Josiah Bounderby and Thomas Gradgrind in Charles Dickens' novel "Hard Times". The paper analyzes these characters in terms of their morality, inter-personal interaction, and hubris. The paper shows how with Bounderby and Gradgrind, one can look through the lens of Dickens and see how he in fact viewed the onset of industrialization, and what it might mean for both the bourgeois and the common man.
From the Paper "Primarily, in terms of morality, Thomas Gradgrind can be seen as a character of upright moral values and rigid beliefs. He rears his children with a sense of strict and uncompromising obedience, and instills in them a passion for truth, and rational thought and behavior. While compassion is not part of the rearing process, Gradgrind certainly means well for his children, and only hopes that they continue in the path he has created by adhering strictly to the lessons of self-interest and rationality. However, it can be said that at the same time, by laying out this path for his children, he has, in fact done a moral disservice to these characters. By simply relying on these simple truths, his children have actually confused their morals evidenced by his son robbing the bank."
Abstract This paper examines these two works focusing on points of comparison, which include the search for Kurtz and philosophical issues relating to civilization and savagery. It shows how both Conrad's novel and the film have in common the unity of personal and political themes. Willard and Marlow use their personal strength to overcome what they see as political and social injustice. Both men succeed to overcome the outer struggle by means of inner strength.
From the Paper "In Conrad's novel, Marlow has both a concrete and a more spiritual reason for his journey to find Kurtz. Marlow travels to the Congo as a representative for an ivory trading company. His searches for Kurtz, who is the company agent. His deeper and fundamental reason for undertaking the journey to find Kurtz is psychological and spiritual. The purpose of the voyage is then to discover himself (Guerard 169). Marlow wishes to understand himself through the study that he makes of the world around him (Feder 183). And thus he makes what Feder (183) calls an epic descent into his own inner world. This descent is then symbolized by the outer journey on the river, where the purpose is to find Kurtz. What Marlow then finds in his journey is a progressive deterioration in what he sees as his own civilized personality. As he moves closer to Kurtz physically, he also approaches him on a more mental level: Marlow begins to think more like Kurtz as he moves deeper into the jungle. With this he discovers his own capacity for evil along with his capacity to resist the temptation of evil."
