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"Mountains Beyond Mountains", 2006.
A book report on Tracey Kidder's "Mountain Beyond Mountain", focusing on conditions in developing countries.
1,913 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 61.95
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This paper reviews Tracey Kidder's novel, "Mountains Beyond Mountains". The paper discusses questions posed in the book and in so doing, analyzes Kidder's views, as presented in the book. The essay draws heavily upon the Kidder work itself. It discusses, in detail, underlying conditions in developing countries and in Haiti in particular.
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"Much like a radio wave, life is a series of repeating peaks and troughs, a succession of failure and success. Tracey Kidder's, Mountains Beyond Mountains is an appropriate adaptation of the Haitian proverb, "-beyond mountains there are mountains." Much like the radio wave metaphor, this proverb elicits a multitude of interpretations, including, as Kidder explains in an interview, "sometimes it's used to express the idea that opportunities are inexhaustible, and sometimes as a way of saying that when you surmount one great obstacle you merely gain a clear view of the next one." In the context of the culture it comes from, this proverb is an important aspect of why Paul Farmer has dedicated his life to insurmountable challenges, only to affect change and lives, no matter what the magnitude."
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Bicycle Industry, 1999.
Examines national & global marketing with a focus on mountain (all-terrain) bikes. Analyzes market size, major firms, distribution, consumer traits, environmental issues, technology and the future.
5,400 words (approx. 21.6 pages), 24 sources, $ 135.95
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"Introduction
The bicycle is one of the most universal modes of transportation in the world today. Other than the initial purchase, there are few operating costs associated with it, so it is popular among individuals who need basic transportation but who may lack the requisite finances for an automobile and its upkeep. Unlike public transportation, owners of bicycles do not depend on a pre-set schedule, and they have the freedom to go where they need rather than traveling along a predefined route. But bicycles are also used by many individuals as a form of exercise, as a way of touring, and by children as their only means of transportation. The bicycling industry is a multi billion dollar industry with global participants and global markets. Companies in various countries can be affected not only by demand in other nations.."
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Mountain Bicycle Industry, 2002.
This paper provides a strategic and situational analysis of this industry focusing on one major bike producer.
2,800 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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This study was undertaken with a purpose of analyzing and making recommendations based on the analysis of situation and strategy identified within the mountain bicycle industry. In particular, close attention is paid to Cannondale Corporation, the leading manufacturer and marketer of high-performance aluminium bicycles and its immediate rivals. Assessment of the nature and strength of competitive forces in the mountain bike industry is based on the five factors analysis and allow to identify key success factors that are a must for survival and profitability of any company that operates in the mountain bicycle industry. A graphical representation of current rivals allows to judge strength of the competition in the industry and influence the choice of alternatives and eventual recommendations for Cannondale corporation.
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"The global bicycle industry, including bicycles, parts and accessories, is estimated to have total retail sales in excess of $20 billion. The bicycle-manufacturing segment of the industry produces approximately 100 million units per annum. The global market for bikes is reported to be dominated by just a few big players, many of whom seem to bounce from owner to owner, and from cash crisis to cash crisis, on a distractingly regular basis. (bikebiz.com). Even though people seem to be "saturated" with bicycles and the mountain bike boom is proclaimed to be over (bikebiz.com), comments of the cyclist community allow to conclude that the industry's and segment's decline is not likely. It was also noted that the worldwide cycling industry is waiting for the "next big thing" in cycling which will likely shift position of major players in the industry if they can't keep up with the trend."
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The Southern California Mountains, 2004.
An examination of environmental effects on species habitats in the Southern California mountains.
3,125 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 90.95
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This paper examines how Southern California is dotted with several mountain ranges, including the San Gabriel, San Bernardino, San Jacinto, San Bruno, Santa Rosa, Cuyamaca, the Palomar Mountains, and even the Chocolate Mountains. It provides an overview of the ecosystems in these mountain ranges in general, with an emphasis on the San Gabriel mountain range in particular, what species are endangered within these ecosystems and why, followed by an assessment of what is being done to correct the problem and protect endangered species in these regions. A summary of the research is provided in the conclusion.
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"This southern California mountain range is something of a geographic interruption to the region, since they surge from the Sonoran desert at sea level to sub-alpine forest areas that are 10,800 feet above. The range ascends through more than six life zones: ?It's remarkable that there's so much wild land there surrounded by development on all sides,? reported Jay Watson, California/Nevada regional director for The Wilderness Society. ?There are mountain lions, coyotes, bobcats, and endangered peninsular bighorn sheep, creatures sturdy enough to clamber up cliff faces, yet vulnerable to golf courses and housing tracts creeping up the foothills? (Sullivan-Brennan 2004:56). In addition, there are numerous reptiles in this system; for instance, there are three kinds of rattlesnakes, endangered desert tortoise, and the southern rubber boa."
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The Snowy Mountain Hydro-Electric Scheme, 2003.
A look at the history behind and the success of the Snowy Mountains hydro - electric scheme.
1,570 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper examines how the Snowy Mountains hydro-electric scheme was Australia?s largest engineering project ever and how it took 25 years to build with strong multi-cultural work force that included thirty different countries, some being European immigrants made homeless by the Second World War. Its purpose was to divert the largely untapped waters of the Snowy and Tumit into the Murrumbidgee River.
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Introduction
What was the Lead Up to the Snowy Hydroelectric Scheme?
Why Can the Snowy Mountain Hydroelectric Scheme be Considered Such a Success?
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"For many years during the dry farmers looked up to the snow capped mountains and watched much of the Snowy and other rivers flow, unexploited into the oceans but it was not until 1944 that the idea of a irrigation/power scheme was viably put forward. Later on in 1947 the Commonwealth, New South Wales and Victorian Governments formed a technical committee to explore viable uses for the Snowy River. In 1949 the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Power Act formed a Snowy Mountains Authority, which was put in charge of the daunting task of designing, building and running a duel Power and Irrigation project."
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"Brokeback Mountain", 2007.
A review of Ang Lee's movie "Brokeback Mountain".
1,850 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 59.95
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"Brokeback Mountain", directed by Ang Lee, is an astounding story about two young men who meet and fall in love in the summer of 1963 while they are working as sheepherders on Brokeback Mountain, in the state of Wyoming. The paper provides an overview of this controversial, Academy award winning film about the lives and feelings of homosexuals which was released in 2005. It discusses the plot and the theme of sexuality that runs through the movie.
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"The sadness that they feel is intense as they realize that the feelings that they do have for each other are loving feelings. Both men separate with tears in their eyes, but think in their mind that it is the best thing for the both of them because homosexuality is not accepted in society, especially a country society like Wyoming, where the movie takes place. The tears that the two men cry show the viewer that they really had an emotional relationship and it was not simply "sex"."
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"Brokeback Mountain" and "Match Point", 2008.
A discussion on the hidden sexual tendencies in the movies "Brokeback Mountain" and "Match Point".
1,275 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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The paper compares Ang Lee's 2005 film "Brokeback Mountain" and Woody Allen's 2006 film "Match Point" which feature story lines that revolve around romantic and sexual relationships and the repercussions those relationships have. The paper states that in "Brokeback Mountain," the principal characters, Jack and Ennis, must struggle to both accept and hide their relationship and in "Match Point" the two main characters, Chris and Nola, must attempt to balance their secret relationship with their public lives. The paper highlights the various visual and storytelling techniques which add depth and drama to each film, with the end result being award-winning examples of modern cinema.
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"Once the pregnancy occurs and Nola demands their relationship and unborn child finally be shown to the public, he becomes trapped in a way that any solution he chooses ends up with people being hurt in a very serious way. The scene in which Chris rides away from the scene of Nola's murder is one that shows a man who has reached the limits of his emotional and mental health. His killing Nola and her neighbor is an act of desperation that causes him agony. Similar to when Jack breaks down after Ennis' rejection, the camera shows a close up of Chris' face as he cries and thinks about what he has done. The interior of the car is dark, as an obviously dark event has just transpired."
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?The Magic Mountain?, 2005.
Explores Thomas Mann's play, "The Magic Mountain" about the forces of thought imposed upon the people of early twentieth century Europe.
1,541 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 50.95
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In his play, "Magic Mountain", Thomas Mann expresses the intellectual squalor of the pre-World War I era, that would inevitably lead to violence and destruction. The central protagonist of the tale is a young marine engineer who, taken singularly, is of no particular importance. The paper shows that what makes him-Hans Castorp -significant is what he represents for society: he is the embodiment of humanity, caught between the forces poised to crush individual identity and reduce it to mass conformity. The paper shows that, all together, these forces of thought, to Mann, are mere derivatives of nature, which act to shape each person's mind into a particular archetype. In this way, "The Magic Mountain" is a universal warning to the course of history and of the dangerous capacity of unbound rationality.
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"Personally, Castorp comes from a reasonably wealthy bourgeoisie family; and although his parents have both died, he remains well positioned and is "obviously on the way to important positions in his life." (Mann, 54). Largely, this is also a consequence of his association with Hamburg-an emerging port city during the early twentieth century. Symbolically, Hamburg's rising prominence comes at the expense of other, older, and better established cities. Accordingly, Castorp's path to important positions rests on the shoulders of the new age: technologies and industrial might. Additionally, Castorp's occupation makes him poised to build Germany into a naval empire, which is also a drive of the new age. Naval dominance, as seen by many of his time, was the only true way to establish Germany's rightful place within the world."
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The Toronto Bike Plan, 2004.
This paper offers a report regarding the Toronto Bike plan, that is intended to encourage the use of bicycles.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 7 sources, $ 89.95
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In this article, the writer examines the Toronto Bike plan. The writer explains that the city of Toronto has many bicycle riders and that the authorities wish to encourage this form of transport. The writer discusses the planning and policy of the plan in this article. Further, the writer looks at the implementation and administration of the Toronto Bike plan.
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"The city of Toronto has many dedicated bicycle users. A Decima Research Poll in 1999 showed that 62% of Toronto households own a bicycle, and that 939,999 adults regularly bicycle in the city. Furthermore, an impressive 20% of Toronto residents regularly use their bicycle for transportation purposes, e.g. to work, school, shopping, etc. Another 28% regularly bicycle for recreational or exercise purposes. For its part, the City of Toronto states that it is committed to encouraging bicycling, and that the Toronto Bike Plan that it is currently working on is the latest evidence of this."
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"The Magic Mountain", 2004.
Examines how Thomas Mann conveys his views on illness and health through the characters in his novel, "The Magic Mountain".
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 46.95
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Thomas Mann, as a novelist, is considered uniquely gifted in his ability to convey philosophical insight through the deployment of a character's specific perspective in the context of a town, family, or hospital community, even the ailment afflicting the hospital community itself in the case of his novel, "The Magic Mountain". The paper shows that even when the character in question, such as Claudia Chauchat herself, lacks a level of profound self-knowledge and insight because of her location in the particular community of the sanatorium at the heart of the novel, the reader is still capable of being on the receiving end of profound insights about the contrasting nature of health and illness from Mann?s point of view.
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"For Mann, thus, the mind/body ?problem? or distinction is really no problem or distinction at all. Human beings are not merely minds or bodies, with one dominating the other. Even a highly physical aliment such as tuberculosis affects different individuals in different ways. Clearly, suffering from an illness can change a person?s life--if it were not for TB Claudia would never have withdrawn from the whirl of her social, aristocratic Russian world, and the nature of the illness seems to heighten her senses at times, as is noted in the chapter when she seduces Hans, entitled ?Walpurgis? or ?Witches? Night,? implying that her sensuality has an almost supernatural level. But Claudia does not use it as an excuse to withdraw from living a full, human, and physically involved and sexual life like Hans Castorp."
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"Go Tell it on the Mountain", 2002.
This paper discusses James Baldwin's autobiographical novel "Go Tell it on the Mountain".
2,537 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 76.95
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An examination of James Baldwin's fictional representation of his early life "Go Tell it on the Mountain". The author discusses the content of the novel, biographical information on the author, how the novel was received at the time of the original publication and a personal critique of the book itself. The paper concludes with admiration of how the story illustrates one man's struggle to come to terms with his life as an unwanted child and what goes on in the mind of a fourteen year old child when he feels he has sinned against the teachings of his God.
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"Literature is an art form that can be seen as both representative and critical of society. When we consider historical texts they can tell us a great deal about the culture and expectations that may have been prevalent in that society.
"James Baldwin was a man who knew how to manipulate words during his time time. His writing looks at the role and aspect of the Black man in society and where they are constrained by the societal frameworks and ideas of propriety. The subjects of Baldwin?s books have many common themes including the emotions of men and the analogy of youth. If we look at the way in which life was viewed with both positive and negative aspects we may gain a more comprehensive understanding of his work."
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The 10th Mountain Division of the U.S. Army, 2004.
Presents a history of the 10th Mountain Division and its impact on skiing.
1,219 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper demonstrates the history of the elite fighting force of the United States Army known as the 10th Mountain Division, its strengths, and numerous contributions to the skiing industry.
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"The 10th Mountain Division is a group of soldiers who train specifically for high-altitude mountain warfare in tough and cold conditions. Using downhill and cross country skiing techniques, these soldiers carry guns, and at least 90 ponds of gear. The force combines military training with a perfected skiing style that makes them able to move easily though difficult terrains, while still maintaining a fighting force."
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James Baldwin?s ?Go Tell it on the Mountain?, 2004.
This paper analyzes James Baldwin?s first novel, "Go Tell it on the Mountain", a classic coming-of-age novel set in New York during the Harlem Renaissance.
1,105 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 38.95
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The paper explains that "Go Tell it on the Mountain" gives the reader insight into what it was like to be black in America and what it was like to rebel against your parents and search for yourself in the black society of the time. The author points out that, spiritually, this is a commanding novel, filled with the joy of religious fervor and abandonment; the believers of the Temple of the Fire Baptized typified the black religious experience of the period. The paper contends that Baldwin's writing is lyrical and poignant, and he is at his best when he creates dialogue between the characters.
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"Baldwin's story is moving and memorable, and it follows the story of the young protagonist, John, with pathos and understanding. Clearly, Baldwin had experienced what he wrote about, and he understood the longings and worries that plagued a fourteen-year-old growing up in Harlem in 1935. John wants desperately to please his father, as most young people do, but the barrier between them is far too big for John to understand or identify. It is quite easy to empathize with John and his growing up, because it has happened to everyone, and his struggles indicate that regardless of race, we all have the same insecurities and longings as we turn from children into adults. John thinks to himself, "And he wanted to be one of them, playing in the streets, unfrightened, moving with such grace and power, but he knew this could not be"."
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The Rocky Mountain Region, 2004.
An overview of the geography of the Rocky Mountain region in North America.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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This paper presents a geographical analysis of the Rocky Mountain region. The paper examines the region's physical environment, its climate, early settlement pattern, and population demographics. The paper also includes a discussion of how geologists believe the range was created.
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