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"The Philosopher's Stone", 2007.
This paper explores Hans Christian Anderson's work "The Philosopher's Stone."
2,778 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 82.95
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In this paper, the writer describes the meaning and symbolism found in Hans Christian Anderson's "The Philosopher's Stone". The author examines the allegorical meaning behind the garden motif and blindness in the story. The paper also considers the intellectual times in which Anderson wrote this work, including the problems facing the 19th century. Despite these problems, Anderson concludes with encouraging his audience to have faith in humanity.
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"The mid to late 19th century was a time of questioning and change. It was the period that saw the prominence of revolutionary thinkers like Freud, Marx, and Darwin and literary innovators like Dickens and Zola. Thinking people of the period questioned what had come before them, but more importantly questioned what life had become. Social commentary and revolutionary thinking took center stage in this period (Morris). Hans Christian Andersen's tale "The Philosopher's Stone" comments on what has become of life by seeking the answer to one of the most important questions for humanity: What happens after death? Andersen uses this question to guide his tale. As Andersen has the characters search for the Philosopher's Stone, he weaves social commentary into the tradition of fairy tales in this piece from 1859."
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"Alice in Wonderland" and "Harry Potter", 2002.
This paper compares Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland" and J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone".
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 15 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper explores notions of childhood in Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland" and J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone". The author stresses the use of the fantastical and the bildungsroman genre of each text.
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Harry Potter: A Heroic Myth, 2008.
This paper explains the widespread appeal of J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone".
1,851 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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The paper explains that the Harry Potter series of books is so popular because it is a classic example of heroic myth and specifically, monomyth. The paper refers to C.S. Lewis' "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" as another example of the monomyth. The paper then explores the enduring, powerful hold that myths, and especially monomyths, exercise over the minds and imaginations of human beings in general.
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"It is necessary to first consider what we mean when we use the term "myth." In this essay, the term is used in much the same sense that Barthes intends, when he argues that any story can be a myth, and moreover that it "can be seen that to purport to discriminate among mythical objects according to their substance would be entirely illusory: since myth is a type of speech, everything can be a myth provided it is conveyed by a discourse" (Barthes 109). This then is the starting point - the discourse in the first Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, is a discourse that we can describe as a myth. It is this kind of discourse that appears to resonate equally for all human beings, and this helps to explain the widespread appeal of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone."
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Adults in 20th Century Children's Literature, 2006.
A discussion of the role of adulthood versus childhood as depicted in Enid Blyton's "Five on a Treasure Island" and J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's/Sorcerer's Stone".
1,765 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 56.95
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The paper uses as a starting point the comment of children's literature critic Peter Hunt, that 'before 1970, it might be said, adults were, on the whole, reliable: since then they have not been.' It analyses language and plot to compare and contrast "Five on a Treasure Island" and "Harry Potter", as examples of pre- and post-1970 children's literature, respectively and draws conclusions about the extent to which adult characters have changed over time. Then, shifting emphasis to Rowling's work, the paper discusses more complex literary theory including a psychoanalytic analysis of the protagonist's relationships with his father, uncle and nemesis, and asks how we can really know which characters function as adults and which as children.
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"However, it is not difficult to contest this view with obvious instances where adults are unreliable in Five on a Treasure Island. Throughout the story, adults cause the problems that the children have to work to solve. Moreover, despite Quentin and Fanny's essential reliability, there are also crucial times when they fail to protect the children in the most basic and obvious ways, for example, when they are trapped on the island in chapter fourteen. They also fail to protect the children in more subtle ways. The children are exposed to distinctly adult problems like the family's lack of money. Julian, Dick and Anne's parents mention casually that Quentin and Fanny would appreciate 'a little money' (p. 2), and later in the book Quentin thinks nothing of disappointing George by selling the island to make money."
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Film: Oliver Stone's "JFK" (1991), 2007.
An analysis of the facts presented in the film "JFK", by filmmaker Oliver Stone, regarding the autopsy of President John F. Kennedy after his assassination.
1,005 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper explains that, in the political docudrama "JFK", Oliver Stone asserts that Lee Harvey Oswald did not act alone, that the F.B.I. had a vested interest in hiding important information from the public and that the C.I.A. had an active role in the assassination in hopes of fueling the military industrial complex of the United States. The paper further explains that, in the film, Stone attempts to make viewers conscience of the possible tampering of evidence and lack of investigation into the murder of the president. The author stresses that Oliver Stone does not want his viewers to accept all of the events portrayed in the film. Rather, Stone directed this film to act as a "counter-myth" in reaction to the "myth" he believes the Warren Commission Report fed the public. The paper stresses that Stone's accusation that the Archives somehow lost the brain, which it did not, affects the viewer's understanding of what actually happened.
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"Perhaps the most shocking claim that Oliver Stone makes in his film in relation to the autopsy is that John F. Kennedy's brain has been lost by the National Archives. This particular claim arose in 1972 when pathologist Cyril Wecht was allowed to examine the Kennedy autopsy records at the National Archives. Wecht tried to open the footlocker where the stainless steel container and microscopic tissue slides were held, only to notice that they were gone. Wecht then blames the Archives for losing an important piece of physical evidence due to negligence and carelessness."
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John Dewey and J.E.Stone on Education, 2005.
An overview and comparison of John Dewey's and J.E. Stone's theories on education.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper compares the educational theories and views of John Dewey and J. E. Stone. The paper also argues that Stone's theory is superior to Dewey's because it is less rigid.
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"John Dewey is of course widely recognized as one of the key theorists in American education. J. E. Stone, a less well known educator and theorist, is a contemporary writer and analyst who has proposed an alternative to Dewey's construction of the foundation of educational practice and pedagogy known as developmentalism. Stone traces the roots of developmentalism to earlier work by, among others, Jean Jacques Rousseau Dewey and Jean Piaget. In this brief essay the ideas of Dewey..."
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Economic Growth in the Stone Age, 2008.
This paper is a discussion of how and why economic growth was sparked in the Stone Age, specifically stating that climatic changes, geographic factors, and the growth of settlements with larger populations were the largest factors.
1,974 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper discusses the economic growth that occurred during the Stone Age and aligns with Marshall Sahlins' view that the Stone Age was a society of affluence, stipulating that an affluent society is one in which material desires are easily fulfilled, as long as the needs of the people are few. The author argues that the primary factor in economic growth of the Stone Age was the climatic change that followed the end of the Ice Age. These climate changes caused food shortages, which in turn necessitated the development of tools for hunting. Later, in areas where geographic conditions were ideal, agriculture developed, which in turn spurred greater economic growth.
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"The Neolithic Age was preceded by the rise of agricultural activities in several Stone Age communities. In general, the Neolithic period is seen primarily as an economic phenomenon, and its essence is seen as consisting in the new phenomenon of agriculture (Thomas). Of course, this did vary from region to region. By 5000 BC, peasant communities existed in Palestine, Iraq and Iran, and soon thereafter they appeared in India, Egypt and the eastern Mediterranean (Hawkes and Woolley 8). On the other hand, in Europe hunting persisted for thousands of years, and change came much more slowly. Moreover, Thomas argues that the situation was quite different in southern Britain, and possibly also in other parts of Britain, and in Ireland. The point Thomas wishes to make is that 'the Neolithic in Britain was not characterized by a single economic system' (7)."
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The Kensington Rune Stone, 2002.
Deciphering the authenticity of the Kensington Rune Stone by the studying of the inscription.
2,140 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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This paper is about the Kensington Rune Stone and the controversy surrounding it as a possible Pre-Columbian, Scandinavian relic. By looking at each individual line this paper shows how it is overwhelmingly possible that the tale told on the stone is authentic. The author discusses the controversy, the background of the stone, and examines the inscription line by line.
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"Since its discovery in 1898 by Olaf Ohman, the Kensington Rune Stone has been at the center of a heated controversy surrounding its authenticity. The general academic world?s position on the authenticity of the stone began as almost overwhelmingly negative and remained that way until recent studies and findings have given it more credibility. The argument in favor of the stone?s authenticity has recently become nearly un-opposable. The apparent credibility for the stone can be shown when one considers the facts concerning the inscription itself when studied as a whole and then line by line."
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The Stone Tool Industry, 2003.
A brief history of stone tools and their significance.
2,117 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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This paper details the history, importance, use, and the making of stone tools. It discusses the different phases of stone tool making, as well as the significance of stone tools in helping humans become the dominant species on the planet.
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"In history, the Stone Age was the longest of all the ages. Over time, older tools were used to create new tools, and as the tools improved, the speed of technology also improved. In the present day, for example, computers are being used to aid in complex projects and do calculations beyond human ability. They are tools that humans use to increase the speed in which they are discovering new technologies. During the Stone Age, however, there were no technologies before stones. It took millions of years for the evolution of technology to aid humans into the next age, the Bronze Age."
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Kidney Stones, 2007.
An overview of the definition, diagnosis and treatment of kidney stones.
1,195 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper looks at how kidney stones, also knows as urolithiasis, are pieces of solid material that form in the kidneys as a result of substances found in the urine. The paper explains that when stones get caught in the urinary tract, they block the urinary flow and cause intense pain. The paper discusses how they can be detected by x-rays and sonograms and how treatment is usually by drinking copious amounts of water and in fewer cases by surgery.
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"Although many stones are so small in size that they do not cause the appearance of any symptoms, there are many however, that do. Individuals with kidney stones oftentimes experience sudden pain usually located in the lower back area or the abdomen. This pain is associated with the kidney stone entering and moving down the ureter, causing blockage or irritation. As a result of the excruciating pain, nausea and vomiting may occur. Some individuals may notice blood in their urine as a result of the kidney stone rubbing against the narrow walls of the ureter. The urine may also be cloudy in color and possess a strong and unpleasant odor. "
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Media Studies - The Rolling Stones, 2006.
An evaluation of the band culture and fan base of the Rolling Stones.
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This paper discusses the fan base of The Rolling Stones and how it relies on a cultural milieu of young and old fans that find rebellion important in their music. Although The Rolling Stones had emulated the counter-culture and violent street mentality for so many years, it is obvious the band still beholds a popular presence through the generations.
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"This study will examine the band culture and fan base media perspective of the rock & roll band: The Rolling Stones. By critically evaluating how the lifestyles of the band members bring forth a music media culture, one can realize how hard living, drug addiction, and rebellion are the mainstay of The Rolling Stone fan base. In essence, rebellion and counter culture media perspectives are essential in realizing who and what this band represents in 20th and 21st century music history. The basis of fame within The Rolling Stones culture and through their fans is the sense of rebellion that their music embodies over a nearly 50-year span. In one instance, the issue with the Rolling Stones was to oppose the "good boy" image of the Beatles, their main competition during the 1960s. "
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Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation, 2004.
An in-depth business analysis of Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation.
3,954 words (approx. 15.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 107.95
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Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation is the leader in the paper-packaging industry. Formed by a merger in 1998, the company has recently had financial difficulties, illustrated by its inability to show a modest profit. This paper analyzes Smurfit-Stone, utilizing various methods in order to fully understand the company and the environment it operates in. From there, an amended corporate strategy is offered, along with the anticipated responses from its major competitor.
Introduction
Mission Statement
Corporate Strategies
Business Level Strategies
Michael Porter?s 5 Forces Model
S.W.O.T. Analysis
Current Financial Weaknesses
Balanced Scorecard
Soundness Analysis
Scenario Analysis
Conclusion
References
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"Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation was formed in 1998 with the merger of St. Louis based Jefferson Smurfit Corporation and Chicago based Stone Container Corporation. In 2000, the company acquired St. Laurent Paperboard. And, in 2002, Smurfit-Stone further expanded operations with the acquisition of MeadWestvaco?s containerboard mill and other assets. In 2003, Smurfit-Stone ?acquired the remaining 50 percent of Smurfit-MBI (?) in an asset exchange with Jefferson Smurfit Group plc.? (?History?) Toady, Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation is the leading integrated manufacturer of paperboard, paper-based packaging, containerboard, multiwall and specialty bags, and clay-coated recycled boxboard. In addition, they are the preeminent produced of solid bleached sulfate, folding cartons, flexible packaging, labels, and point-of-purchase displays. With the annual processing and selling of more than 6.5 million tons of recycled paper, Smurfit-Stone is the world?s largest paper recycler. (?About Us?)"
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Oliver Stone, 2001.
A look at the career and work of film director Oliver Stone.
840 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 3 sources, $ 29.95
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This paper presents an autobiography of the famous film director, Oliver Stone. The author discusses Stone's career, famous works and examines the main themes of his films such as political events and social history.
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"Oliver Stone is a director who rose to success against high odds through hard work and perseverance. He began as a screenwriter for the film industry and saw script after script either rejected or rewritten by other, more senior and established writers. His directorial debut was a low-budget horror film released in 1974 called ?The Hand?, but his first real success was as a writer. The movie ?Midnight Express? (1978) earned him an Academy Award for best screenplay adaptation. He next returned to directing with ?Seizure? (1981), followed by his third effort ?Salvador? in 1986 which was characterized by inventiveness and frugality which earned him the opportunity to make ?Platoon? (1986) based on his own screenplay. ?Platoon? redefined Vietnam War films and earned four Academy Awards including best director and best picture."
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Cold Stone Creamery, 2002.
This paper is based on a focus group conducted with four Mexican males regarding Cold Stone Creamery.
3,700 words (approx. 14.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 102.95
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Cold Stone Creamery is a ice cream parlor concept that is considering expanding operations into Mexico. This paper enumerates upon the purpose, objectives, questions and finally recounts the focus group interaction. This interaction is followed up with secondary research and commentary on these findings.
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"The purpose of the focus group was to obtain information regarding the Cold Stone Creamery brand and the products and services they offer. The information gained from this research can be used to assist in ascertaining the feasibility of expansion into Mexico. Currently, the company does not have any franchises internationally1. "
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"The Stone Angel", 2002.
A look at the ideologies of Hagar and Jason in Patricia Marchak's "The Stone Angel".
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This paper analyses Hagar and Jason Currie's ideological positions in "The Stone Angel". Using Patricia Marchak's work, the paper argues that Hagar and Jason both very much represent capitalist and individualist values. Jason is a firm believer in the puritan work ethic, holding that people must simply work hard and take individual responsibility for their own lives. Hagar also represents a strong individualistic ethic, for she refuses to depend on anyone but herself in her confrontation with old age and death.
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