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"The Baron in the Trees", 2005.
A review of "The Baron in the Trees", by Italo Calvino.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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The following third year environmental studies assignment is a book review of "The Baron in the Trees". The review looks at the story, major themes and evaluates the book. The paper focuses on the themes of nature civilization and freedom oppression.
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"The Baton in the Trees is the fictional account of Cosimo Piovasco di Rondo the rebellious son of Baron Arminip Piovasco di Rondo. After refusing to eat the snails that he had tried to free, Cosimo decides that he will protest his oppressive situation by moving into the trees and never coming down (Calvino 12-13). Cosimo's relations initially think that he is going through a phase and try to ignore his antics (Calvino 14). However, Cosimo is serious about remaining in the trees and manages to remain in the tree his entire life."
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Christmas Trees, 2003.
Provides a history of the marketing and commercialization of Christmas trees.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 4 sources, $ 23.95
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Discusses the origin of marketing in Great Depression. Examines the notion of selling trees to the mass market, its development into a multimillion-dollar industry., and the roots of the Christmas tree tradition in the pre-Christian era.
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"Christmas tree farms and the aggressive marketing of trees, began in the United States during the Great Depression. According to Jones (2001), it was then that nurserymen could not sell ..."
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Insects and Diseases Affecting Oak Trees., 2002.
This paper explores the insects, fungi and bacteria that affect oak trees (family Quercidae).
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 9 sources, $ 106.95
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This paper first covers insects which effect Oak Trees: gypsy moths, oak leaf rollers and leaf tiers,and the scarlet oak sawfly, all defoliating pests, followed by bark-attacking insects (bark borers). The paper then discusses tree diseases specific to the oak, including oak wilt, root rot and fungal infections of the bark and leaves. The paper includes recommendations for treatment and a list of references.
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"The Orange Trees", 2005.
A analysis of Caillebotte's work, "The Orange Trees".
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper describes the painting, "The Orange Trees," by Impressionist artist Caillebotte. It analyzes elements and principles of design namely texture and use of space and color. It also interprets the painting and evaluates its impact.
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"The work chosen for evaluation in this essay is Gustave Caillebotte's oil on canvas painting titled "The Orange Trees" a work in which two central human figures are positioned in a formal garden in which trees are ..."
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Strong Heroes and Steady Trees, 2004.
Examines the tree imagery within the epics, "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey", by Homer, and "The Aeneid", by Virgil.
2,640 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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In the three great ancient epics, "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey", by Homer, and "The Aeneid", by Virgil, all three heroes are compared to trees, showing two attributes that the heroes share. Firstly, the paper shows that Achilles, Odysseus, and Aeneas manifest their heroic qualities through tree imagery. Heroic attributes allow heroes to rise to the occasion and tend to display qualities that exceed average human capabilities. While each has a different concept of heroism, the tree imagery shows that the three characters are similar because they possess chivalrous attributes. The paper shows that, secondly, the tree imagery manifests the relationships that each of the characters has with a particular goddess. Like strong trees that are helped by nature, Achilles, Odysseus, and Aeneas, all have powerful attributes, but use the force of a higher power, or a goddess, for assistance.
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"The idea of relating Aeneas to an oak tree is interesting. Oak is used for building homes, and although Aeneas does not specifically build Rome, the idea of city development reminds the reader about Aeneas?s heroic duty to discover Rome and also reflects on Aeneas?s stay in Carthage, where he helps build the future rival city of Rome. Also like an oak tree, Aeneas is steadfast and unmoving when listening to Dido?s pleas, managing to remain dedicated to his heroic duty and the gods? wishes. Every heroic action that Aeneas takes is defined by his duty to the gods (for example, leaving Carthage and finding Rome), displaying the heroic nature of duty; duty inspires Aeneas to ?do the right thing.? "
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Kingsolver's "The Bean Trees:", 2001.
This paper discusses the themes in Barbara Kingsolver's novel, "The Bean Trees."
2,065 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 65.95
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This essay examines the social behavior between the characters in Barbara Kingsolver's novel, "The Bean Trees." The author details the individual characters personalities and problems, and then proceeds to demonstrate how each character in the story relies upon the other for their very survival. These interdependent relationships provide the support needed to accomplish tasks they never could have accomplished alone.
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"Edna is a kind, sweethearted, elderly woman who is blind, and Virgie Mae is her rather rude and obnoxious lifelong friend. Together, these women are the epitome of interdependence. Virgie Mae provides the blind Edna with guidance and help, while Edna serves as a buffer against Virgie Mae's often-harsh attitude. Just like Taylor and Lou Ann, these women serve as a balance to one another. If one did not have the other to depend on, one or the other may not survive. But, together they have overcome enormous hardship. Even Taylor begins to comprehend the importance of this interdependent relationship. One day, after helping a lone Edna decipher a lemon from a lime while shopping in Lee Sing's market, Taylor realizes for the first time that Edna is blind."
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"The Bean Trees" by Barbara Kingsolver, 2008.
A review of the book "The Bean Trees" by Barbara Kingsolver.
776 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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This paper examines the true meaning of family as the overriding subject in the book "The Bean Trees" by Barbara Kingsolver. The paper explains that throughout the novel, 'family' is a major theme for nearly all of the characters. The paper points out that all the characters in the book did not actually have to be blood kin to be family. The paper then notes that this knowledge is an incredibly assuring thing for them to realize; even if one thinks he or she is alone in the world, with no one to care for them, they have support through their closest friends, in other words, their family.
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"When the novel first begins, the only thing Taylor wants is to get out of the small Kentucky town in which she grew up. When she was ready and able, she hopped into her car with the hopes of finding somewhere better, and never looking back. To her misfortune, a tiny Indian baby was left in her care, unwanted by everyone else in the world (24). However, a baby was the last thing Taylor wanted as well. Both she and the baby were alone at that point, despite the fact that they were driving in the same car. This all changes when Taylor begins to take care of the child. She starts to care about her, even gives her a name, Turtle. Now, instead of having no one, they become a small family. Despite of this, the pair still seemed to be on their own."
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"Across the River and into the Trees", 2008.
An analysis of Ernest Hemingway's novel "Across the River and into the Trees".
2,579 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 77.95
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The paper looks at Ernest Hemingway's "Across the River and into the Trees" and conveys how the text does an admirable job of capturing the weariness, the cynicism, the lingering shadows and the potentiality of Italy in the immediate aftermath of the Second World War. The paper looks at this book relative to Hemingway's other books as well as its relationship to the work of other writers from the period.
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"To begin with, Across the River and into the Trees was released in 1950. At that time, Italy was less than a decade removed from the Second World War and from the disastrous reign of Benito Mussolini. As a result of this, many of the old wounds - wounds caused by the association with Hitler, the disastrous reign of Il Duce, the country's heavy losses in history's most costly war- were still fresh, still sore. Beyond that, the country was going through a period of relative upheaval, with the dramatic ascendancy of the "New Left" and with the deliberate purging of anyone involved with Mussolini's fascist party. Finally, the country wracked with concern (or at least its allies were wracked with concern) over the ability of democracy to flourish in a land that had no real tradition (at least in recent decades) of democratic governance (Salvati, 556-559)."
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"Olive Trees with Yellow Sky and Sun", 2004.
An examination of Van Gogh's famous painting, "Olive Trees with Yellow Sky and Sun".
1,048 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper first provides a detailed description of the visuals in the painting and then provides an interpretation of what is seen. The writer also interprets some attributes of the painting in regard to the artist's personal life.
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"The tendency towards a positive outlook in the face of difficult circumstances may be indicative of the enjoyment Van Gogh derived from nature at this time. Nature, the artist seems to say, can teach the viewer a variety of lessons. Adaptation is one of them. Like the olive trees, human beings have many difficulties to cope with in life. These difficulties however can be seen as symbolized by the simultaneously destructive and life-giving force of the sun. How this force manifests in life depends upon the adaptability of the individual."
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Decision Analysis: Decision Trees, 2004.
Reviews importance of modeling in policy analysis and the use of decision tree analysis
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper reviews the importance of modeling in policy analysis and the use of decision tree analysis. It looks at the tools available to help policy makers. The writer uses the example of Firestone tires on the Ford Explorer sports utility vehicles as an application of decision trees in decision analysis.
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"There is a large variety of tools available to help decision-makers. This paper focuses on one of these tools decision tree analysis. The consideration of the decision tree decision analysis tool begins with are view of the ..."
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Saving the Trees and the Logging Industry, 2004.
Examines the environmental conflict over the ancient redwoods on the Californian coastline.
1,009 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 35.95
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Ancient redwoods grow on land that is owned by Pacific Lumber Company, which was a reputable, responsible lumber company for decades until it changed hands in the 1980?s. The paper explains that Texas financier, Charles Hurwitz, purchased the company and, to pay off his debts, ordered the acceleration of logging in the Headwaters Forest, an area along the Northern California coast of over 6,000 pristine acres of ancient redwoods. These trees are some of the oldest in existence and are the home of many endangered species. This paper discusses the outrage expressed by environmental activists from around the country and many loggers over the rate of deforestation. The paper argues that Pacific Lumber Company has an obligation to retain these ancient trees.
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"There is no doubt in my mind that the trees need immediate protection. According to the article, if we wait for some rosy future when we will have responsible business practices and an enlightened people and dedicated public agencies, we will no longer have the redwoods. On the other hand, logging is necessary to build our houses and supply us with wood practices. Taking both sides of the story into consideration is important when determining if the trees and the industry can be saved."
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Barbara Kingsolver's "The Bean Trees", 1996.
Compares novel's feminist ideas with those of French writer Helene Cixious. Self-definition, cooperation, creativity, family.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, $ 47.95
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"Barbara Kingsolver's novel The Bean Trees presents a number of fictional examples of ecriture feminism, particularly as that feminist theory is described by French writer Helene Cixious. This study will examine ways in which Kingsolver's novel reflects the ideas of Cixious. Specifically, Cixious argues, as in her essay "The Laugh of the Medusa," that it is up to women to define themselves in their lives and in their writing, without the restrictions placed on them by men in this patriarchal society or even by history:
Woman must write her self: must write about women and bring women to writing, from which they have been driven away as violently as from their bodies---for the same reason, by the same law, with the same fatal goal. Woman must put herself into the text---as into the..."
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Interdependent Relationships Found in Kingsolver's "The Bean Trees", 2001.
A look at the characters' development in the above work through their relationships with one another.
1,160 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper deals with the theme of miraculous things happening when people have others to depend on and who allow others to depend on them. The essay begins with the character of Taylor and follows a chain of friendship and influence through Lou Ann, Mattie, Estevan and Esperanza. The author concludes with a look at the effects of the group forming a family of sorts.
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"From the moment they meet, Taylor and Lou Ann know they share a common kinship in more ways than one. Both were born and raised in Kentucky and have experienced their fair share of hardship growing up, and they are both single parents struggling to get by day to day. Yet, when they meet and begin integrating their lives together to form a bond of support, encouragement, and friendship, the obstacles they must overcome seem a little easier to bear. They help one another by sharing household chores, expenses, and child rearing, virtually erasing the difficulties associated with their plight. Taylor and Lou Ann come to depend on one another for monetary as well as emotional support in order to survive. Separately, they may never have successfully accomplished all that they have endeavored to do together. Without the support of one another, they may never have grown into the mature women that they will become. However, they do not accept all the credit for blossoming into successful, self-confident women. They give a lot of credit to their friend and confidant, Mattie."
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Barbara Kingsolver's The Bean Trees, 1996.
Examines role & meaning of unorthodox family, friendship, nurturing in feminist novel.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, $ 47.95
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"Barbara Kingsolver's novel The Bean Trees exhibits a feminist consciousness concerning the meaning of family, which emerges in this novel on several levels. The main character, Taylor Greer, leaves her own family behind as she strikes out on her own to find a more fulfilling life, but along the way she develops a new family group in Arizona. The idea of family projected in this novel is associated with a concept of community, and the latter centers on a group of women demonstrating their growing sense of personal power and identity in a world that often requires them to sublimate both in service of a patriarchal family structure.
Nancy Chodorow notes the way the family structure developed through history and the fact that the Western family has been largely the nuclear family for centuries, being households which..."
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The Maple Tree, 2007.
This paper examines the various types of maple trees and their products.
3,276 words (approx. 13.1 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 94.95
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The paper discusses the famous maple tree species, which include the red maple, black maple, silver maple, Japanese maple and sugar maple. The paper looks at the maple tree and its two features of helicopter seeds and the syrup or sugar which is made from its sap. The paper also examines how to predict the quality of a maple season.
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"The term maple is the common name for a family, Aceraceae, of trees and shrubs in the soapberry order, Sapindales. The Aceraceae has two genera. The first is the Acer, the maples proper and the box elder, and the second is Dipteronia. Most of the maple trees are deciduous, shedding their leaves every year at the end of the budding season; only a few have enduring leaves and are called as evergreen or semi-evergreen. The leaves of the maple tree grow opposite each other, and they grow in pairs. The leaves are commonly long-stemmed and lobed and they also have toothed margins."
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