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David Wiesner: The Author and Illustrator, 2002.
An analysis of some of Wiesner's literary works with emphasis on the illustrations.
1,002 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 0 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper reviews four children's stories written and illustrated by David Wiesner: "Sector 7", "Tuesday", "Hurricane" and "The Three Pigs". The paper claims that although these works were intended for children, Wiesner has a talent at reeling in grown-ups too. This paper describes these four stories via the illustrations and the medium used by Wiesner.
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"Children?s literature can provide rich pictorials that appeal equally to adults as to children. David Wiesner is one author-illustrator that can be singled out for his talents at reeling in grown-ups. Some of his picture books are exactly that; containing few or no words, they feel more like surreal comic strips than children?s literature. Wiesner?s artwork, usually done in watercolor or colored pencil, is at once striking and subtle. The subject matter often seems eerie until the end of the story, which finishes on an upbeat note. Books like Sector 7, Tuesday, Hurricane, and The Three Pigs, all written and illustrated by David Wiesner, convey his mood and tone with pictures alone. Any accompanying text is ancillary to the illustrations and causes the reader to wonder whether the publisher demanded that some words be inserted for convention?s sake (especially in Hurricane). Wiesner?s illustrations tell the tale far better than any words could; in fact, Hurricane is the weakest of these four books because of the distraction of the verbal narrative. With a talent like Wiesner?s, words are redundant; in all these books the pictures drive the story line and themes, and they also help to develop and delineate the characters. David Wiesner is an author/illustrator that can be relished equally by adults and children."
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Davide Wiesner, 2002.
A brief discussion of the life and works of a children's novelist and illustrator.
745 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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This essay discusses children?s author and illustrator David Wiesner?s body of work as a whole. Four books, "Tuesday", "Free Fall", "June 29,1999", and "The Three Pigs" are examined for plots, settings, themes, characters and style. Specific references to individual texts are included.
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"David Wiesner has been delighting children and adults as well since his first publication, ?The Loathsome Dragon.? He became known as a picture book artist with the publication of ?Free Fall,? a wordless book. He has since become the winner of the Caldecott Medal and is considered one of today?s most accomplished authors and illustrators of children?s books. There is always an element of logic behind his fantasies. Moreover his illustrations are unique and visually appealing. Although he has authored several story books, including a his own version of ?The Three Pigs,? Wiesner?s style is known as the wordless picture book, literally a book without words. These books are wonderful for young children because they can stimulate creativity in a way reading books cannot. His use of color and imagery in his illustrations attract the attention of not only children but even adults are captivated by his vivid imagination."
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A Reading of David Armstrong and David Lewis, 2002.
Comparison and contrast of the points of view of David Armstrong and David Lewis regarding the question of what exactly is the mind.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 44.95
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This essay compares and contrasts the points of view of Armstrong and Lewis on the centuries-old debate regarding the question of what exactly is the mind, and the degree to which mental states are identical with brain states.
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"Prophets In The Dark" ( David Kearns and David Nadler ), 1995.
Reviews this work by Xerox Corporation's CEO on the firm's successful transformation in the 1980s.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, $ 39.95
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"Introduction
During the 1980s, much of American business focused on improving its quality process in order to better compete with the Japanese. Great attention was paid to issues such as just in time inventory, total quality management and quality circles, and the American quality expert Deming was both hailed and vilified in the press for having introduced fundamental quality concepts to the Japanese some years before. David Kearns was CEO of Xerox Corporation during the 1982 to 1990 period, a time when the company whose name is synonymous with photocopiers faced intense competition not only from American competitors such as IBM and Kodak, but also from the Japanese. During the 1980s, the company undertook a rigorous quality program designed to transform the way the company did business. At the beginning of the 1990s, the ..."
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David Copperfield, 2002.
Character analysis of David from the novel "David Copperfield".
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper is a character analysis of the main traits of David Copperfield. The most important feature of David is that he is Dickens' novelist, and his character is examined in light of that.
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The Two Davids, 2002.
A comparison of Donatello's "David" and Michelangelo's "David".
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper will argue - through a comparison of these two works of art - that the physical aesthetics of both sculptures can only be understood in terms of the cultural contexts that produced them. Their significance and that of their respective visions of male beauty, thus requires those who approach them to do so with reference to the specific talents and genius of the men who created them.
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Illustrating Children's Books, 2007.
This paper examines the role of the illustrator in two children's books: "A Baby for Grace" by I. Whybrow and C. Birmington and "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs" by J. Scieskza and L. Smith.
1,781 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 57.95
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The paper explains how in picture books, the illustrator takes on the important role of collaborating with the author to portray the story in a particular way, thus adding meaning to the text. The paper examines "A Baby for Grace" and "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs" and compares and contrasts how the illustrator conveys the characters in these stories.
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"According to Sipe (1998, p17), the essence of the picture book is the way the text and illustrations relate to each other. This relationship, between written and visual texts, often contains more complex and meaningful messages than many readers would expect from a story for children (Sipe, 1998, p17). Once the reader becomes aware of the conventions that are contained in many picture books, we begin to gain a high level of respect for these books. In children's books, the author has the vital function in telling a story, and this can come in various forms of genres from fantasy to humour, folkstory genre, family relationships and many more. In picture books, the illustrator takes on the important role of collaborating with the author to portray the story in a particular way, thus adding meaning to the text (Sipe, 1998, p19)."
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David Copperfield, the Character, 2007.
A analysis of the development of the character of David Copperfield throughout the book "David Copperfield" by Charles Dickens.
1,376 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the book "David Copperfield" by Charles Dickens. Specifically, it traces the development of the character of David from the beginning to the end of the novel. It describes his character through examples of his actions throughout the novel and shows how he developed and matured within the time frame of the story.
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"David's change is certainly for the better, and that is what Dickens attempted to convey throughout the novel. All of David's experiences create the adult he becomes, and he would have been a far different character if he had not experienced every bit of every obstacle thrown in his way. He was strong enough to survive cruelty, and wise enough to recognize those who positively influenced him, and those who negatively influenced him. Sometimes he needed help from those who loved him, but he grew into a good man on his own, and the change from young innocent to kind but wise adult was certainly a transformation for the better. As a young man, David did not question the motives of others, he simply naively accepted them, while as an adult, he understands the need to question, but still maintain hope and a positive attitude. He also can accept the love of others, which allows him in turn to fully love Agnes. He could have become a bitter and broken man if he had allowed himself to wallow in despair during his darkest times. He did not, and because of this, he changes, but he changes for the better and for his own good."
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Sculptures of David, 2001.
Compares Donatello's bronze "David" & Michelangelo's marble "David." Functions & styles of statues; iconographic choices made by artists.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 12 sources, $ 87.95
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"Donatello's bronze David (c. 1430) and Michelangelo's marble David (1504) are, nominally, treatments of the same subject. Yet -- considering the fact that both drew on the same iconographic tradition, were made within seventy-five years of each other, were created in Florence and credited with political meanings, and were important landmarks in the influence of classical art on the Renaissance -- it would be difficult to imagine two sculptures that were more different. A comparison of these two works will demonstrate how the sculptors made iconographic choices suited to the functions of their statues and how each man took a different approach to the integration of the antique into his style."
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Illustrations and Language, 2005.
An analysis of text and illustration in children's books.
1,610 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This analysis of children's books explores the interdependent relationship between text and illustration, particularly how text and illustration often work together in children?s literature to reinforce or undermine the accuracy and validity of larger socio-cultural phenomena.
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David Establishes a United Monarchy, 2006.
This paper analyzes King David's life, rise to power and unification of the Israelites.
2,100 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 65.95
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This paper details David's historical success in gaining power and unifying the people of Israel. This paper also discusses David's complex character that learns from each experience and recognizes the value of keeping promises and honoring alliances. The author of this paper examines Deuteronomy's theory that David's rise to power and unifying the Israelites was simply because he was appointed by God to do so. This narrative offers a steady path of intellectual growth and self-awareness that would contradict a strict Deuteronimistic interpretation.
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"However, David also takes his men into battle against other tribes, and does not shrink from wiping out entire populations because he does not want survivors to spread the word that he has restricted his attacks to Canaanite peoples. He has also been building his own wealth with booty from his conquests. In addition, he takes two wives, Abibail, the wife of Nabal and Ahinoam of Jezreel."
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The David Associates, 2007.
An analysis of the David Associates real estate company's external environment.
874 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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The paper relates that the David Associates is a self-administered and self-managed real estate development company in Florida's lucrative West Palm Beach area. The paper discusses how the intensity of rivalry between competitors in the real estate industry is at an all-time high. Yet, the paper reveals that an external analysis of the David Associates shows that the company is in a strong competitive position. This group has been providing services in the South Florida area for over twenty-five years, a very long time for such a competitive industry sector. The paper explains that the continued success of the David Associates is due to the relationships that they maintain with their clients and customers.
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"The David Associates is a self-administered and self-managed real estate development company that develops, redevelops, acquires, manages, operates and owns a diverse portfolio of office, industrial and retail properties in Florida's lucrative West Palm Beach area. Palm Beach County is one of three counties that comprise the South Florida metropolitan area, and it is the third most populous county in the state. The value of the real estate property in this area is very valuable, due to its near location to an oceanfront paradise, numerous fine dining restaurants, and adjacent cafes, shops and nightclubs."
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David Orr and Aldo Leopold, 2005.
Compares views on ethics and economics in books by David Orr and Aldo Leopold.
1,850 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 59.95
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David Orr and Aldo Leopold have overlapping views about ethics and economics in their books. Throughout David Orr's book, "Ecological Literacy," Orr often refers and agrees with Leopold about an assortment of subjects. David Orr has a sense of respect for Leopold and his views ranging from education to economics. The paper shows that, throughout Aldo Leopold's book, "A Sand County Almanac," Leopold portrays a deep understanding of ecology and the wilderness while taking the reader on a journey of the land. The paper examines how Orr and Leopold have many views on the environment that overlap throughout their books.
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"Throughout the second part of Orr's book he discusses the role of education and what it must play in a person's life. Orr (1992) stresses that, "all education is environmental education,"(p.). and quotes Leopold throughout this part of the book numerous times. Orr believes that education must help students get acquainted with deeper causes of crises that lie ahead in their future, such as sustainability. He (1992) discusses the ecological literacy and sustainability and believes that "failure to develop ecological literacy is a sin of omission and of commission," (p., Orr). Orr believes "we" need to know the basics about the earth and how it works before "we" learn about anything else, if this does not happen students will start to believe that ecology is unimportant, unlike history, math, and science. He also feels that students only learn what is sufficient to get through classes, but do not do anything about ecological deterioration."
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Michelangelo?s "David", 2006.
The history of Michelangelo's "David".
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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The paper explains how the statue of "David" became the symbol of Florentine liberty, and served as an inspiration to every Florentine. The writer explains that Michelangelo's study of human anatomy is evident in the way he created the body of "David". The paper compares Michelangelo's artistic style to other artists of his day. In conclusion, the writer states that the statue of "David" is such a powerful work of art that it could convert a non-believer into a believer by the force of its beauty.
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"The beauty of David encompasses not only the superb physical beauty, the lithely strong body and face of a Greek god, but the inner force of a man imbued with supernatural powers that can only be derived from a Supreme Power. It is the inner force the statue of David exudes that captivated the Florentines and inspired them when they so badly needed inspiration. This inner force has made the statue of David a masterpiece for all civilizations, past, present and future. "If Michelangelo would have only created the outward physical beauty that art historians believe embodies that era, the statue of David would still have merit, but this would not have satisfied Michelangelo, who was in pursuit of perfection, as a means to reach his own Creator. Michelangelo worked with energy and passion on David. The statue of David embodies the energy and passion of Michelangelo and also of the man who once ruled the Jews. Michelangelo once said that art was from heaven. If this is so, the statue of David was divinely inspired and as divinely inspired as the boy king of Israel once was."
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Michelangelo?s ?David?.
This paper is an essay, which discusses the design elements of Michelangelo?s ?David?.
1,240 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 0 sources, $ 42.95
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This paper explains that Michelangelo?s sculpture of David is an excellent example of how an artist can combine the principles of design to create a masterpiece: balance, unity, movement, pattern, emphasis, rhythm, and contrast. The author points out that the visual equilibrium of the sculpture, or its balance, is asymmetrical; the statue is shaped with an ?S? curve, which combines the elements of balance and grace. The paper relates that the element of pattern in David reveals Michelangelo?s genius of human anatomy, for example, the veins in David?s right hand.
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"Michelangelo also displays an excellent use of contrast in David. David?s hair is wavy and his skin is smooth. Contrast can also be seen in the wrinkles on David?s face, the veins in his hands, and in the texture of his slingshot. The form of the statue also plays with shadows and light, which gives it a realistic feel. In terms of contrast, Michelangelo?s David is true to human form. In addition, Michelangelo was careful not to add too much contrast to David. This could explain why David is not wearing any clothing or shoes. Too much contrast would certainly diminish the physical beauty of man that Michelangelo wished to emphasize. From this viewpoint, it is easy to understand why Michelangelo utilized a very limited amount of contrast in his sculpture."
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