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"20,000 Leagues Under the Sea", 2002.
A review of Jules Verne?s book, "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea", illustrating the characters.
1,100 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 38.95
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This paper discusses the book, "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea", by Jules Verne. The paper introduces the book's narrator, a Frenchman named Professor Aronnax, his Belgian assistant, Conseil and Ned Land, a Canadian sailor. The paper describes how Verne represents in these personas, three different segments of French-speaking Europe?the Parisian intellectual, the smaller and helpful Belgian servant and the outdoorsy Canadian. The antagonist of the story, Captain Nemo, is examined in detail.
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"The story begins when Professor Aronnax agrees to investigate a series of attacks by a mysterious sea monster. After joining the crew of the ship Abraham Lincoln and Ned Land, the men encounter what they first believe is the monster, but turns out to be a large, state-of-the-art submarine, the Nautilus. But in a way, they have encountered a monster, because Captain Nemo has become so cruel, embittered, and mad from his time away from humanity, that it is almost as though he is like the monsters he observes and is tracking himself."
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Matthew 20.20-28, 2005.
This paper is an exegesis of Matthew 20.20-28 with present-day application of the text.
1,840 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper discusses Matthew 20.20-28 on Christ's commentary on achieving greatness. The author refers to the parable that precedes Matthew 20.20-28.
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"This research provides an exegesis of Christ's commentary on achieving greatness as found in Matthew. The research will set forth the context in which this lesson appears and then critically discuss the significance and meanings of the events in the passage."
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Twenty Thousand Leagues of Accuracy, 2002.
A detailed discussion about Jules Verne's book "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea."
1,500 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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In this analysis of "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" by Jules Verne, the writer of this paper takes the reader on an exploratory journey of the story itself and then works to compare the culture of the people on the submarine to actual cultures. The writer concludes with a discussion about the comparison.
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"Many times in literature the author will use the story to portray or convey some truth in fiction about the culture he is writing about. This was the case with Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea. In this book the author takes painstaking efforts to convey many details with extreme accuracy relating to the culture of life at sea and the findings that occur. Other aspects of the culture are not as easily defined because of the various nations that the shipmates come from. However, the culture of sea life is a culture that crosses all barriers and Verne does an excellent job of painting a mental picture for the reader about the culture that his characters lived in the story and would have lived had they been real."
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History and Legacy of the Negro Leagues, 2001.
An analysis of the Negro League in baseball and its impact on the current status of the sport.
2,965 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 87.95
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The writer of this paper presents a thorough overview of the baseball phenomenon of the Negro League. It examines the early beginnings of this group in the late 1800's and how this helped integration into the sports arena. It then looks at the highlights of this league and some of the famous players. Finally the writer examines how this league closed and merged with major league baseball.
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"The history of the Negro League in baseball has recently received new interest after a half a century of benign neglect. Baseball fans realize that Blacks played baseball before 1974, of course, because they know that Jackie Robinson moved out of the Negro Leagues to play for the Brooklyn Dodgers, thus integrating what most people thought of as ?major league baseball.? The history of the teams that created Robinson and thousands of other talented athletes deserves more attention."
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Salaries in the Major Leagues, 2001.
Argues in favor of salary caps in Major League Baseball.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 4 sources, $ 46.95
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This paper is an argumentative essay about the need for salary caps in Major league Baseball. The paper argues that salary caps are necessary in order survive as a profitable sport.
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"There is obviously a problem in Major league Baseball and it needs to be fixed before the league goes belly up. While this sounds preposterous it is quite possible. In my mind the best solution would be a salary cap and revenue sharing. As a Padres fan I grow tired of seeing them place last or second to in the NL West. While I will still support them I won?t be attending as many games (especially while in Iowa). Because of this they will lose money in ticket sales, with the effects of that trickling all the way down to revenue for broadcasting, leaving them in a financially precarious position. This is in danger of happening to many teams. Fans are going are growing tired and vexed at seeing their teams go nowhere in the post-season. Three competitive teams are not enough to keep a profitable fan base and more importantly profitable revenue."
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The League of Nations, 2004.
An analysis of the aims, designs and success of the League of Nations compared to its predecessor.
5,002 words (approx. 20.0 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 126.95
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This paper outlines the aims and the design of the League of Nations following its establishment in 1919. It looks at the responsibility of the League of Nations and examines whether this new system of international organisation differed fundamentally from the one that had dominated the pre-war world up until that point. The paper is largely written in point form.
Table of Contents:
Section One:
Introduction And Overview
Section Two:
Executive Summary Of The Aims Of
The League Of Nations
Introduction
Aims Of The League Of Nations
Section Three:
The Aims Of The League Of Nations
Introduction
Overall Outline Of Aims
Examination Of Aims
Section Four:
Executive Summary Of The Design
Of The League Of Nations
Introduction
Design Of The League
Section Five:
The Design Of The League Of Nations
Introduction
The Overall Design
Section Six:
Executive Summary Of The Differences
Between The League Of Nations And Pre War International Organisations
Introduction
Section Seven:
The Differences Between The League Of Nations And Pre War International Organisations
Introduction
Section Eight:
Literary Review
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"The history of the League of Nations, although being a legitimate field of study has been subject to very little revisionist literature. Even Boemeke, Feldman and Glaser offer little reassessment, regardless of the title of their work. Furthermore as Macmillan outlines "Only a handful of eccentric historians still bother to study the League of Nations" . Given this it is difficult to interpret and evaluate different schools of thought on this issue and the relative bias that such views would provide."
"During the research for this report two sources proved to be extremely useful. These were Leroy Bennett's International Organisations and Alan Sharp's The Versailles Settlement. Bennett's work focuses on the actual logistical processes involved in the League of Nations and outlines in eloquent detail the roles and responsibilities of the various organs of the League. Armstrong's From Versailles to Maastricht also achieves this."
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The League of Nations, 2004.
An analysis of the failure of the League of Nations.
2,265 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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This paper discusses the failure of the League of Nations. The paper contends that the League failed because the major powers of the world would not support it. The paper goes further to explain that the governments of the major powers not only turned their backs and stopped listening to the League; they rejected it from the outset. The paper states that the failure of the League to accomplish their ultimate goal -the prevention of war- signalled its demise. The paper defines the League as an international experiment that was built with the best of intentions but only lasted until hostilities broke out across Europe a meagre 20 years later.
Outline
A New Authority is Born
Preventing War from 1920-1939
The Reasons of Failure
An International Experiment
References
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"Globalization throughout the world in the last century has necessitated the creation of an international governing body. The present day's United Nations and its predecessor, The League of Nations, have fulfilled that role since the end of the First World War. Before the Great War, World War I, there was no international body and no way to resolve conflicts that led to war. The destruction of the Great War had ravaged the entire world and showed the leaders of every nation that war was not helpful to their countries, even if they were victorious. These leaders desired to form an assembly of nations that could represent the world as a whole and assure the prevention of war. Woodrow Wilson, the President of the United States in 1919, was the biggest supporter of the idea of a League of Nations and he thought that the world's problems could be resolved peacefully in a diplomatic way. "
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The League of Women Voters, 2005.
This paper discusses the history of The League of Women Voters.
4,000 words (approx. 16.0 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 108.95
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This paper explains that the history of the League of Women Voters begins with the very inception of the Women's Movement and the fight for liberation in the United States. Carrie Chapman Catt founded the League of Women Voters in 1920 during the Chicago convention of the National American Woman Suffrage Association. The author points out that a central characteristic of the League is its inclusive attitude and its non-partisan nature, which provides an unbiased platform for debate and decision making. The paper relates that, since its inception, the League of Women Voters, which is organized at the grassroots level, has dealt with numerous issues covering a wide range of social, political issues, environmental and conservation issues.
Table of Contents
Introduction and Overview
The League of Women Voters
The Purpose and Function
Important Events and Actions
The League Today
Conclusion
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"Not only was the League of Women Voters constituted to continue the "mighty experiment" in women's rights and continue the work that had lead to the female vote; but it was also to "help 20 million women carry out their new responsibilities as voters." An important reason for the creation of the League was that Catt and many other women in the suffrage movement realized winning suffrage was only the beginning of the struggle towards full rights and privileges for women within society. They also realized that there was a large amount of education of women voters needed if the full liberation of women was to be achieved."
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The League of Nations, 2002.
Examines the reasons for the the failure of the League of Nations set up in Geneva in 1920.
1,066 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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The League of Nations, which lasted from 1920 to 1946, was born out American outrage over the idea that Americans were sacrificing increasing numbers of men towards making the world safe for democracy while Europeans were concerned with potential war booty. This paper traces the beginnings of the League with Woodrow Wilson's "Fourteen Points", his intentional exclusion of Russia and Germany from the League and the part the League played in causing the Second World War.
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"Americans distrusted foreign alliances after the revelation of the secret treaties and subsequent revelations that most of the horror stories of German atrocities that encouraging America?s entry into the war had been fabricated in London. (Brinkley, p. 358.) Whether or not America?s participation in the League of Nations could have prevented World War II is a matter of speculation, but Wilson predicted the possibility as he fruitlessly campaigned for his cause. The complex issues leading to World War II were based in the harsh terms of the Treaty of Versailles that included reparations of $32 billion. The forces in Germany that had pursued policies of world domination before 1914 remained powerful and expectant; the German right denied there had been any Allied victory."
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Delian League, 2007.
This paper examines the actions and the importance of the Delian League in ancient Greek history.
1,098 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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In this article, the writer looks at ancient Greek history and explains that the formation of the Delian league is a significant turning point in history. The writer notes that the Delian League was established soon after the victory won at the 'Battle of Salamis', when the Persian wars were fought. The writer explains that the Delian league was named thus because of the fact that its treasury was located at Delios. The writer concludes that the Delian League came to an abrupt end in the year 405, although not without leaving a significant impact on the history of the world, especially because of the fact that the Delian League is, even today, taken as an example by various organizations such as NATO.
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"Why was it considered important to form the Delian League? It must be stated that there were several different causes, the more important one being that at that time, Sparta was regarded as one of the larger powers, and when the Persians, under Darius and Xerxes invaded Sparta, the city felt a loss of prestige and power. Added to this was the simple fact that the Spartans were not known for their strength of character or purpose, and the tide turned against Pausanias, the victor of Plataea, and the Ionians came to the realization that the Battle of Greece need never have been fought, but for the personal follies and foibles of this leader. When Pausanias was recalled to Sparta, the Ionian allies soon appealed to the Athenians, and when Sparta decided to send out Dorcis to combat Pausanias, it was discovered that Aristides was in unquestioned command of the allied fleet."
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Price Mechanisms and North Sea Oil, 2006.
An in-depth discussion regarding the factors influencing the price of North Sea oil.
9,443 words (approx. 37.8 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 194.95
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This paper takes an in-depth look at the history and factors that influence and impact the price of North Sea oil. The paper examines how taxation, new technology and extraction costs effect prices of North Sea crude. It also explores the global situation and the impact of dwindling North Sea supplies on global oil prices.
Outline:
General
Global Historical Price Trends
How Oil is Sold
Taxes and North Sea Oil
Tax Situation and New legislation in the UK
Technology Innovations and Tax Incentives
Extraction Costs
Global Competition and North Sea Oil
Conclusion
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"The European market will not be able to achieve stability as long as there are no mechanisms in place to control supply and price. Many experts feel that the current situation means the end to low prices for consumers (Appert, 2005). The Brent price started at $40 a barrel in the beginning of 2005, but had risen to $70 a barrel after Hurricane Katrina took out many refineries along the Gulf Coast (Appert, 2005). Oil production has changed since the 1970s. During the 1970s companies worked on building a surplus. However, demand rose quicker than their ability to produce. Now companies work on a just-in-time basis (Appert, 2005). There is no reserve to level supply when it is needed. Changes due to shocks are seen rapidly on the consumer end. Consumers got used to stability in pricing during the 1970s. If supply was low companies had enough in reserve to meet the demand. "
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Rising Sea Level and Human Culture, 2005.
Examines the impact on the rising sea level on human culture as we know it.
1,518 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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Rising sea levels, resulting from global warming, may have a potentially important impact on human culture. Recent evidence supports the contention that increases in greenhouse gases are linked to rising sea levels. This paper shows that one important impact of climate change and rising sea levels is increased rates of extinction across the globe. Further, changes in sea level will have a significant impact on outlying coastal areas, both in terms of physical changes and in terms of events such as storm surges. The paper shows that rising sea levels in the United States and across the world will have significant economic and cultural impacts and may influence human health and the environment through the flooding of toxic waste disposal sites.
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"The human impact of increasing sea levels will also be felt in socioeconomic terms, in addition to physical and environmental changes (Warrick, 1993). If sea level rises at what is an estimated to be a 50 to 200 cm in the next century, the financial impact on the United States could be significant. In total, the cost for a one meter rise in sea level during that time would run 270 to 475 billion dollars. This would include the cost of protecting emotion resort communities by raising barrier islands and pumping sand onto beaches, the cost of using dikes and bulkheads to protect developed areas along sheltered waters, and the loss of undeveloped lowlands and coastal wetlands (Titus et al., 1991)."
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"The Old Man and the Sea", 2005.
This paper discusses symbolism in Ernest Hemingway's "The Old Man and the Sea."
1,170 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper explains that, in "The Old Man and the Sea", Hemingway uses symbolism: The sea itself, the birds and the fish, which the protagonist Santiago finally catches. The author points out that the birds, which are Santiago's friends, dive and plunge for the fish thus showing him where the fish are. The paper relates that the old fisherman's frustration turns to elation when the "big fish" finally does bite, next begins the symbolic and real struggle between the old man and the sea and, finally, Santiago has his long-sought gift from the sea, the fish, his prize for respectfully honoring the sea and for all his endurance of her fickle and unpredictable nature.
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"On the other hand, Santiago seems to identify closely with the birds he sees on the ocean, who appear small and powerless, like himself, except for the "robber birds" (29) which are perhaps equivalent to some of the other, more aggressive fishermen, who also lack Santiago's abiding reverence for the sea itself. He was "sorry for the birds, especially the small delicate dark terns that were always flying and looking and almost never finding . . . the birds have a harder life than we do except for the robber birds and the heavy strong ones" (29). Some of the younger fishermen behave much like the "robber birds", stealing irreverently from the sea, and thinking of the sea as a competitor rather than as a woman to love, as Santiago himself does."
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League of Nations, 2008.
A look at how the League of Nations was formed.
1,194 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper describes how, after the first World War steps were taken toward a unified group of member nations across the globe that would together form The League of Nations. The paper outlines the history of the League's formation and discusses its role and value in today's society.
Outline:
Introduction
The League of Nations is born
Modern Day Reflection upon the League of Nations
Conclusion
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"When the horrible fighting of World War I finally ended in November, 1918, the entire civilized world, in catching its collective breath, soon realized that not only the war that had just concluded, but indeed all war, was a revolting part of the human experience that was begging to be eradicated once and for all. It was during this time that the first steps were taken toward a unified group of member nations, across the globe that would together form what would come to be called The League of Nations. Lasting until 1945 and then morphing into the modern day United Nations, the League was an experiment in world government that, as this research will discuss, is imitated and cited to this day as an attempt to attain world peace. Additionally, this research will take a deeper look into the origins of The League of Nations, its achievements and controversies."
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Leatherback Sea Turtles, 2005.
A discussion of the leatherback sea turtle and how they are endangered.
2,675 words (approx. 10.7 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 80.95
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This paper discusses the leatherback sea turtle, which is the most endangered of the marine sea turtles. It describes the ways that these sea turtles are exploited, through egg poaching, artificial lighting, overpopulating of beaches, off road vehicles, balloons and fishing line entanglement. The paper then describes the protective efforts that are being undertaken in order to increase the numbers of leatherback sea turtles in the oceans around the world.
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"Compared to other marine sea turtles, the leatherback sea turtle is the most endangered. It was on June 2, 1970 that they were added to the endangered species list (NOAA, 2004). These large sea turtles have been around for over a hundred million years and have outlived the dinosaurs by 65 million years (Weiss, 2003). However, in today's world, with human impacts, their numbers have declined to critical stages and they are now endangered of extinction. Larry Crowder of Duke University Marine Lab says, "The Pacific Leatherback will be extinct within 10 to 30 years (Weiss, 2003)." Some of the reasons they are an endangered species are: the eggs are being poached, populating of beaches, artificial lights, off road vehicles, erosion on beaches, eating garbage or balloons, and becoming entangled in fishing equipment (NOAA, 2004). Is there anyway to reverse these human impacts? Can leatherback sea turtles remain living on this earth the way they have for over 65 million years? And why should humans be concerned over the fact that these turtles may become extinct?"
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