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"Patience and Power: Women's Lives in a Moroccan Village", 2002.
The paper provides a book review of Susan Schaefer Davis' 1985 work
"Patience and Power: Women's Lives in a Moroccan Village", which presents an account of the economic activity of women in the small village of Sidi Embarek, Morocco.
1,038 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 36.95
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The paper examines how the authoress looks beyond traditional economic analysis and succeeds in showing how Moroccan women wield power in the informal economy and the private sphere. The paper discusses the woman's lack of identity and need to protect her honor, using examples from the book to clarify points. The paper also looks at the types of socially acceptable work Moroccan women were allowed to carry out.
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"Like many societies, there were strict social rules in place regarding the status and roles of women in Sidi Embarek in the early 1980s. Women clearly did not enjoy as much freedom as men. The women could not hold public office and were expected to fulfill domestic and household chores. In many ways, the women in Sidi Embarek are akin to property. Their identities are always subsumed with the menfolk, making them someone's wife or daughter. For example, sons were expected to care for their elderly parents. When married, a woman "belongs" to her husband's family and is expected to take care of her in-laws. For this reason, Davis says that sons were often valued over daughters."
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Socrates and James Stevens, 2002.
This paper looks at the similarity between Socrates and James Stevens, the butler in "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro. Both of these men represent the epitome of patience, virtue, dedication and ethics.
1,091 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper looks at what we understand through a filter of culture, religion, politics, and ultimately, ethics. The writer of this paper shows our moral understanding of the world and its function is generated from the existing structures of philosophical thought about who we are and how we are to become part of our society. It follows with our roles, within society are seemingly a reflection of our sense of self and morality. The writer shows that how we are perceived by others is based, in great part, upon how we carry out those roles. Therefore, the structure of ethical behavior is constructed from community expectations and our desire to either meet or rebel against these expectations. The writer cites examples of literary characters that offer us the picture of the ideal - depictions of the paragons of ethics (or corruption) who, while cartoonish in their absolutism, serve a very significant point. It concludes with that point being to focus our attention upon something very narrow and finite for so long that we can hopefully experience a sense of enlightenment about it.
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"Several dialogues depict Socrates in the act of exposing others' ignorance by showing his interlocutors to be unable to produce definitions of basic moral concepts, which they would apparently need to make the judgments that they express prior to their conversations with Socrates. Again, the Euthyphro provides one such example. Euthyphro intends to prosecute his own father for impiety but is then shown through Socratic examination not to be able to produce a cogent account of what piety is. Socrates performs an amazing job of explaining everything in life while claiming no personal credit for having discovered anything. He is only a student."
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Entering The Chinese Consumer Market, 1996.
Examines the experiences of several entrants into the Chinese market. Political & cultural roadblocks to success are studied, as is the need for patience & long-term rather than short-term goals.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 11 sources, $ 87.95
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"Entering the Chinese consumer market may be risky but ultimately lucrative. With Hong Kong coming back under Chinese control in June of 1997, the Chinese consumer market is bound to experience some ups and downs. In depth understanding of not only the economy, but also the cultural and political terrain will be the mandatory for interested foreign investors.
The advance of foreign capital into Chinese retail markets is bound to cause changes those markets. The Chinese entrepreneurial experience lags behind more Western consumer driven economies. Until recently, Chinese demand for consumer goods outstripped supply. Producers would focus on suppliers, not consumers."
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A New Kentucky Home - The Changing Face of Appalachia, 2001.
The following paper discusses the philosophy, tradition and future of the Appalachian culture.
3,835 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 105.95
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This paper discusses the natural sense of patience, perhaps derived from the timelessness of the surrounding forests and mountains, the people of Appalachia have practiced, through natural as well as man-made disaster. The author explores how perhaps in the twenty-first century this stubborn and persistent patience could pay off.
Table of contents
Appalachia Unmasked
The Face of Appalachia Past
The Face of Appalachia Present
The Face of Appalachia Future
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""Trust not appearances," wrote Irish author James Joyce in the early twentieth century, "for there is nothing so deceptive and for all that so alluring as a good surface" (PG; O'Brien 300). At no other time and place could this statement prove more applicable than autumn amid the misty hills of eastern Kentucky. For in the fall, the black tobacco barns and simple dwellings of this area are framed by forests of evergreen, maple, hickory and sweet gum trees that burst forth in a variety of greens and golds against the smoky blue backdrop of the surrounding mountains. It is a beauty that could be termed breathtaking in its natural splendor, yet it is a beauty that bears the stigma of prejudice and preconception that has been decades in the making."
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Hitachi Global Storage Technologies, 2007.
This paper describes how Hitachi Global Storage Technologies transformed its organizational model.
750 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 26.95
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This paper explores the changes incurred by the merger that created Hitachi Global Storage Technology. The paper describes the adverse effects the merger had on employees, including the initial layoffs and relocation for many remaining employees. The paper further describes skills that workers and management alike needed to develop to accommodate all of these changes including flexibility; patience; tolerance for ambiguity; tolerance for change; open-mindedness; patience; and resiliency.
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"Hitachi Global Storage Technologies (HGST), a trans-national Hard Disk Drive business, is the result of a still-uneasy blending of two traditional organizational models, IBM and Hitachi (Vance, 2004; Taing, 2005), into a single, trans-globally formed, and thereby completely transformed organizational model. HGST today, the result of a 2003 merger between IBM's and Hitachi's Hard Disk Drive (HDD) facilities (Miyagi, 2002), has had some growing pains, as a separate and distinct organization because it has had to combine two very different organizational cultures: a quintessentially Japanese one (Hitachi) with a quintessentially American one (IBM), to form a whole new corporation (Hara, 2003; Letterman, 2004; Vance, 2004) "
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"Jamaica Inn", 2006.
This paper reviews and examines Daphne du Maurier's novel "Jamaica Inn."
1,403 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 46.95
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The writer of this paper discusses the plot and main characters of Daphne du Maurier's romantic novel, "Jamaica Inn," which is the story of a young woman named Mary Yellen, who was raised in the peaceful village, Helford. This paper follows the story of Mary, who after the death of mother is sent to live with her aunt Patience at the Jamaica Inn. This paper also details the evolving romance between Mary and Jem, a horse thief.
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"Mary meets up with Jem on Christmas Eve and watches him sell the newly colored pony back to its original owner, who does not recognize it. Later, Jem questions her about her appearance, worried that the light has gone from her eyes. She tells Jem what Joss has told her. Mary and Jem have a great day together and Jem tries to kiss her. She pushes him away and tells him she wants to go home. He leaves to get the jingle but fails to come back. Eventually, Mary decides to venture home alone. She meets the vicar on the way, accepts a ride from him, and once again spills her guts to him. He comforts her by saying that the government will soon patrol the coast and wreckers will be arrested and outlawed. Mary's evening gets worse. She arrives home only to be forced to accompany Joss and his gang on a wrecking trip."
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The U.S. Stock Market, 2006.
This paper discusses investing in the U.S. stock market, especially during times of war.
2,765 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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This paper explains that the stock market growths and declines usually follow the business cycles, which also depends on the people's confidence level in the economy; however, cases of wars and of direct stock market manipulation, such as the Enron case, also can have an effect. The author points out that a shrewd investor can make money even when the market is falling because there are sectors that do very well when the market tends to go down. The paper states that the greatest requirement for winning in the stock market is patience and discipline, not acting on a whim but waiting for the correct trading time to come, which for most people requires the help of a professional.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Analysis
The Buyer is the Investor
The Position of the Market
Present Situation in the Stock Market
How to Win In the Stock Market
Conclusion
Graph 1 - Business Activity in United States since 1914
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"At the time two years ago, the markets had peaked and then the slide started, from which the economy took a long time to come out of. This was due to the anticipation of the stock market about a bad situation in the economy and that led to a depressed market. According to the analyst, the market situation was improving and one could expect the situation to improve. At the same time, the decision to buy a particular stock does not depend on the general direction of the market. One has to decide what sector to buy, small stocks or large stocks, stocks or funds, etc. this analysis has to be carried out by the investors."
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Wilson and Roosevelt's Approaches to Foreign Wars, 2006.
This paper explores the various similarities regarding the manner in which presidents Woodrow Wilson and Franklin D. Roosevelt approached the wars that were taking place during their respective terms in office.
1,563 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper analyzes the comparable approaches in which Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson involved America in the foreign wars that were raging during their terms in office. Outwardly, both presidents spoke out against involvement in the wars and delayed declaring war on Germany until attacks had been made directly against the U.S., either on noncombatants, as in the German attack on the Lusitania, or on U.S. soil, as in the attack on Pearl Harbor. This well-researched paper details the evidence that proves that both leaders were supplying their future allies with munitions and supplies prior to declaring war. Another similarity cited in this paper includes the fact that both Roosevelt and Wilson had a strong belief that diplomacy and a group of nations, whether the League of Nations or the United Nations, were necessary to avoid future world conflicts. The writer of this paper also touches on the differences in the leadership styles of both presidents, for example: Unlike Wilson, Roosevelt displayed little outward patience in avoiding America's involvement in the war.
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"While Wilson's public position is that he was doing everything in his power to avoid war, there is evidence supporting the speculation that Wilson was not actively trying to keep America out of the war. There is speculation that the Lusitania did not signal the beginning of American involvement in the war, but Germany's knowledge that the Lusitania was already involved in the war. There is some evidence that the Lusitania was destroyed by an internal explosion after being hit by an initial torpedo. Such an explosion could have occurred if the Lusitania was carrying munitions. If that was the case, it indicates that Wilson's public face about entering World War I differed from what was actually occurring. Even if Wilson was not arranging for passenger ships like the Lusitania to take arms to Britain, he was allowing passenger ships to continue to take both people and supplies to Britain, despite German threats that such ships would be subject to attack."
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Activity-Based Management, 2006.
Explains how activity-based management works and why it can help a company improve its bottom line profits and returns.
1,007 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper begins by explaining how activity-based management (ABM) works and the techniques used to implement this form of management. The paper also explains that the purpose of ABM is to improve business processes, provide strategic product cost data and promote continuous improvement efforts. The paper concludes that ABM is helpful in significantly improving the bottom line profits and returns of a company and that, while it may take some patience to put the ABM program into place, it is well worth the effort.
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"However, ABM is a management tool, not an accounting system. It is a tool for looking at how and why a company uses resources. ABM uses ABC, a method of calculating costs. The ABM view is that costs are incurred because of the company's activities, and these activities exist because they support either other activities or the company's products and services."
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A Child's Self-Esteem, 2005.
This paper discusses the influence parents have on their child's self-esteem and ways they can help establish a positive self-esteem.
1,225 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper explains that self-esteem, described as having pride, respect and belief in oneself, starts at birth and stems from the love and acceptance that parents give to a child. The author points out that breaking the chain of negative parenting requires patience on the behalf of the parent and a lot of understanding of the psychological development process of children. The paper relates that a way to help a child with self esteem is to use specific praise and encouragement, zeroing-in on the specific personality of the Child: "I'm so proud of you." Chart.
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"Children tend to cooperate better with a parent who communicates respect when asking them to behave properly, or reminding them of a previous request. For example: "Simply speak to your child with the tone you might use with a friend". Another way you could approach a child with a request is to be direct, and straight to the point, but still polite. For example: John please put your toys in your room. This is showing the child that the parent respects him/her but that they still need to put their toys away. This helps the child's self-esteem in two ways. First is by establishing a sense of love/respect which in turn will help the child feel more like he/she can do what you asked. There is no element of fear when being asked. Secondly, by asking the child and allowing a fair amount of time to accomplish what the parent has asked, allows the child to learn the emotion of self pride and belief that he/she can accomplish the task. All the effects these can have on a child with just one request are astonishing."
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Attention Deficit Disorder, 2004.
An analysis of teaching students with Attention Deficit Disorder.
1,390 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper discusses the issues to be considered when teaching students with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD or ADHD). The paper examines the criteria for diagnosing ADD or ADHD. Possible treatments are explored and the paper enumerated different methods for dealing with the ADD and ADHD student. The paper explains that patience and consistency are the most important attributes required of parents and teachers of ADD and ADHD children.
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"DSM IV Criteria indicates that six or more of the following must be present in the Impulsivity type for at least six months. The problem must be to a degree that is maladaptive and inconsistent with developmental level. DSM IV Criteria consists of six or more of the following for Impulsivity ADD. If a child, adolescent or adult fidgets with hands or feet or squirms in their seat or leaves their seat in the classroom. Runs about or climbs excessively in situations when it is inappropriate. Has difficulty playing or engaging in leisure activities quietly, on the go, so to speak. Is found to blurt out answers before questions have been completed. Has difficulty waiting turn. Interrupts or intrudes on others. Some symptoms that caused impairment must be present before seven years of age. Some impairment is present in two or more settings. Clear evidence is needed of clinically significant impairment in social, academic, or occupational functioning. Symptoms do not occur exclusively during the course of pervasive developmental disorder, schizophrenia or other psychotic disorder, not better accounted for by another disorder. (American Psychiatric Association. DSM IV-TR. Washington DC. 2000)"
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Dementia, 2005.
This paper describes the challenging behavior of persons with dementia.
2,070 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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This paper explains that the term "dementia" is used by the medical community to describe patients with impaired intellectual capacity; dementia patients may also be labelled as having "presenile" or "senile" dementia, "chronic" or "organic brain syndrome," "arterio-sclerosis," or
"cerebral atrophy". The author points out that two of the most common forms of dementia are Alzheimer's disease, which causes the brain to lose its ability and makes it stop functioning normally, and multi-infarct dementia in which a blockage in the blood vessels causes damage to different parts of the brain resulting in minor strokes. The paper concludes that patients suffering from dementia become in many ways like children losing control over their mind and become strongly dependant on others to function normally; hence, the people who care for these patients must do so with love, understanding and patience.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Dementia
Clinical Presentation
Cognitive Changes
Psychiatric Symptoms
Personality Changes
Problem Behaviors
Changes in Day-to-Day Functioning
Charlie
The Work Environment
Management and Treatment
Dealing with Inappropriate Behavior
Conclusion
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"With staff that worked with Charlie, I will step into the world of Charlie who is suffering from dementia for the past 6 years; he is 54 years old and at first glance would pass of as an extinguished old gentleman, greying at the temples having an air of aristocracy about him. When
Charlie first started to exhibit symptoms of dementia, his family put it down to mood swings and thought he was going through a period of depression and tried to help him. At first there were upset over his forgetfulness but soon realised that something was happening to Charlie which he had no ability to control and soon they found out that he
was suffering from dementia."
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Love in "Don Quixote", 2006.
Explores the theme of love in Miguel de Cervantes' novel, "Don Quixote".
1,085 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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Miguel de Cervantes' novel, "Don Quixote", is a mixed genre that entails humor, joy, comedy, brutality, sadness and tragedy; but love is the most common theme throughout the work. The paper shows how we see this theme reflected in the relationship between Dona Clara and Don Luis, who desire love more than life itself. Furthermore, Sancho and Teresa provide us with an example of love that stands the test of time and patience. The paper shows that "Don Quixote" may be many things, but most of all it is a love story.
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"We also see an instance of true love prevailing over all with the situation of Camacho's wedding. In this scene, we see how true love prevails only through trickery. While it is known that Quiteria loves Basilio, she is marrying Camacho for his wealth. It takes Basilio on his deathbed, however fake it may be, to convince Quiteria to marry the man she really loves. As he confesses his love for her, she tells him, ""whether thou livest many years, or they carry thee from my arms to the grave" (II.XXII). Here we see what lengths a man will go to get the woman he loves."
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A Holocaust Memoir, 2006.
This paper reviews Abram and Joseph Korn's "Abe's Story: A Holocaust Memoir", a story not only of murderous actions and mass genocide but also a story of survival.
1,555 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper explains that, after Abram Korn's death in 1972, his son Joseph began compiling and editing his father's writings to be published as a reminder to the world of the atrocities which occurred during the Holocaust and to serve as an example of his father's will, determination and human strength. The author points out that the story relates the survival of Abram Korn, who, during the entire war, was a Jewish prisoner inside various ghetto's, concentration and work camps and the Death March from Auschwitz. The paper relates details of his life during the Holocaust, from the daily life inside the ghetto, which called for extreme patience with extremely long lines to get food, water and even to be buried, to, finally, after many concentration camps, the afternoon of April 11, 1945, when out of the blue, Abram heard singing coming from outside his barracks and soon witnessed German solders being bound together and brought in front of the prisoners, helpless for the first time.
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"In the early morning hours of September 1, 1939, Abram Korn, along with many Polish citizens, was awoke by the sound of air raid sirens as Hitler's air force, the Luftwaffe, began their invasion of Poland marking the start of WWII. "Even though the number of injured in this initial attack was relatively small, the bombing foreshadowed a war that would destroy millions of people and would touch uncounted lives with misery" (Korn). Soon after the invasion Abram and his family were deported from Lipno to the Kutno Ghetto."
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The Jean Watson Nursing Theory, 2007.
This paper presents a nursing plan for an elderly woman with several medical concerns and medications.
1,021 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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The paper looks at the Jean Watson theory of nursing that has gained popularity across America. The paper explains that Watson's theory is based on the total care of the patient including humanistic, scientific and compassionate treatment of each patient during each encounter. The paper focuses on a 96-year-old female and provides a medical and nursing diagnosis. The paper describes the quality of care she will receive including honesty, patience and comfort. The paper concludes that it is important for the caring to follow Watson's theory and encompass the entire person so that the patient has an improved quality of life.
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Introduction
Nursing Plan
Medical Care
Conclusion
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"The field of nursing has evolved from many years and today it is a highly respected and scientific profession in which its nurses can specialize or generalize their practice depending on their professional goals and desires. Many nurses subscribe to one or more nursing theories that help them develop the type of nurse that they wish to become. The Jean Watson theory of nursing has gained popularity across America and continues to provide incoming nurses with a blueprint plan for their careers."
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