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?Retreating Light?, 2006.
An analysis of the poem "Retreating Light" by Louise Gluck.
1,740 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 56.95
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This paper reviews "Retreating Light", a poem about the mother-child relationship, written by Louise Gluck. The paper analyzes Gluck's style and language, which he says is devoid of embellishment and achieves its eloquence through simple phrases and symbolism. A stanza-by-stanza recitation is interspersed with the author's analysis, including how Gluck moves between narrative, descriptive and action modes.
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The poem "Retreating Light" is the story of a mother and her relationship to her children. The relationship changes as the children reach different points in their development. The development of the mother through the same period of time is juxtaposed with the emotional growth of the children. The poem is in fact a narrative, and each stanza represents a different phase of the lives of these intertwined human beings, the mother and the children. The language is devoid of embellishment, and achieves its eloquence through simple phrases that state each stage in the narrative succinctly, using symbolism to create resonance and to express primarily internal changes.
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"Retreat from Doomsday" by John Meuller, 1991.
A critical analysis of the work on the diminishing likelihood of a major war.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 3 sources, $ 95.95
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"Under the rubric of the human sociological system, aggression and aggressive behavior are part of daily life. There are clear incidents of aggressive patterns of behavior within human relations on the micro level, as well as certain societal trends in the macro levels of human interaction. On a small level, humans act aggressively, much like nonhuman primates and other animals, in mating and sexual activity. On a more broad plane, human activities tend to conceptualize aggressive behavior when dealing with enemies, perhaps in order to so completely depersonalize the other side, as to be able to act out hostility and aggression, or perhaps to bring out the more animalistic human traits.
This paper will concern itself with one monograph on human aggression in the broadest and most political vein namely that of..."
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Quality of Care, 2006.
This paper is an analysis of learning and the retreat, based on principles of family centered care.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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The writer states that his/her practicum took place at Mount Sinai Mother and Baby Unit, a place where change is used as a catalyst to enhance quality of care. The writer's project was based on the principles of family centered care. The writer's main learning goal was to understand family centered care and to apply nursing and change theory to his/her own practice of family centered care. It was emphasized during the retreat that family centered care is holistic and that patients and families must be respected and treated with dignity.
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The History of Coney Island, 2003.
A look into the role of the Coney Island area and attractions from its beginnings as a retreat for New Yorkers in the late 1800s to a thriving amusement park that peaked in the mid 1900s.
5,586 words (approx. 22.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 135.95
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This paper discusses the importance of the Coney Island area historically and as a symbol of New York City. The first section deals with the rich history of Coney Island, beginning as a hotel resort for New Yorkers to visit during vacations. Coney Island landmarks, such as the Coney Island Elephant Hotel and The Iron Tower are discussed with their individual history given. The competition among New York businessmen to develop the area is also investigated, showing how rivals would fight each other viciously over the prime real estate. The paper then talks about the amusement park era and how Coney Island began to transform itself into a nationally recognized location. A section of the paper is also dedicated to the famous Coney Island Freak Show. Finally, the historical section of the paper ends with the lag in business that hit the area after World War II and how Coney Island exists in modernity as a throwback to past generations. The second section of the paper deals with how Coney Island has become a center of cultural pride for New Yorkers.
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"Coney Island represented a shift from the old Victorian mentality that many New Yorkers felt during most of the 1800s and into a new outlook of association that contained all citizens of New York City, not just the rich. The privilege of enjoyment was no longer reserved for those with money, but the low prices and massive amount of commercialism that Coney Island would become famous for would aid in the evolution of the city into becoming the representation of all that is America. In light of this optimism, Coney Island also had a darker side. Despite the cultural diversity and economic success the amusement center produced, the achievements concealed the exploitation of certain groups and the corruption that went along with the construction of such a major center of entertainment."
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Adirondack Park, 1995.
Discusses the history and development of this forest region in New York state and its preservation as a recreational retreat, from the 19th Century to 1990s.
4,050 words (approx. 16.2 pages), 8 sources, $ 135.95
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"History of the Great Camps of the Adirondacks
Introduction
The Adirondack Mountains in New York are an environmental treasure. Located a short distance from New York City, they afford the population a healthy, recreational retreat. The Adirondack Park was begun as a forest preserve. Its purpose was to protect the head waters of the Hudson River from erosion and to maintain a steady water supply which was needed for New York City's industry. Adirondack Park now encompasses approximately 6 million acres and encloses a complete ecosystem. It still protects the water supply of the Hudson River and supplies a wilderness area for recreational use by the people of the east coast. It is often referred to as Yosemite East. The Adirondacks and their great camps are not a facsimile of ..."
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Euthyphro: Reading Between the Platonic Lines, 2002.
An analysis of Plato's "Euthyphro".
1,130 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, $ 39.95
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An in-depth look at Plato's "Euthyphro" and the type of communication that exists.The author reveals the ideas about piety and argues that many lessons are taught in a way that is not necessarily dialectic and are rather left for the reader to conclude.
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"Plato, in Euthyphro, both understood and utilized this concept in crafting dialogue. In Euthyphro, Euthyphro, a theologian, explicitly defines piety four times. Socrates disproves him each time and adjures him to provide a superior definition. Yet Euthyphro eventually tires of discourse and exits still proud of his knowledge even after retreating from every definitional position. With a cursory read, the reader is left to conclude that Euthyphro is ignorant of piety. However, Plato?s pedagogical intent was not to indict a historical figure. Rather, Socrates, though refuting Euthyphro?s statements, leaves other potential responses untouched. In turning to this unassailed domain of ideas, a clear theme emerges: Plato intentionally leaves thoughts implicit for the student?s benefit."
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Bukovsky and Sharansky, 2004.
A comparative analysis of Vladimir Bukovsky?s "To Build a Castle" and Anatoly Sharansky?s "Fear No Evil".
2,668 words (approx. 10.7 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 80.95
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This paper examines Vladimir Bukovsky?s "To Build a Castle" and Anatoly Sharansky?s "Fear No Evil", two memoirs of life as a political prisoner in the Soviet Union. It looks at how as two Soviet dissidents they both had a shared belief that the regime was unjust, corrupt and they did not want to submit to its power. It also explores how, as dissidents they were from two different backgrounds one concerned largely with Jewish emigration and the other with general human rights issues. It shows how they both dealt with the hardships of imprisoned life by retreating into personal fantasy worlds which were very different in character.
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"Both men give accounts of their upbringing as children and link this to their later experiences as dissidents. Sharansky describes his growing realisation of an underlying anti-Semitism that was prevalent in the Soviet state. As he grows up he becomes aware of prejudice against him and how his opportunities in life are restricted because of his Jewish background. It was this anti-Semitism that drove him towards his faith. As a student he began to protest against some of the injustices of the regime. However his real conflict with the regime began when he was denied an exit-visa from the USSR when he attempted to leave for Israel. This led him to become involved in the dissident Zionist movement in the USSR. He campaigned on behalf of those who had been denied an exit visa (refuseniks), taking part in demonstrations and exchanging dissident samzidat literature. Although his main focus was on the issue of Jewish emigration from the USSR, he was also involved with the more general human rights movement especially the Helsinki Watch group that was formed to monitor Soviet compliance with the Helsinki accords."
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Tuberculosis in Canada, 2007.
An overview of the epidemiology of tuberculosis in Canada.
3,028 words (approx. 12.1 pages), 21 sources, MLA, $ 89.95
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This paper reviews the current and changing epidemiology of tuberculosis and the reasons why. It discusses how the epidemiological data demonstrates that TB in Canada is retreating into focal geographic areas and demographically well-defined populations that can be targeted for increased control and eradication efforts. It looks at how a significant proportion of TB in Canada is potentially preventable through the administration of preventive therapy to high-risk groups.
Outline:
TB Surveillance
Anatomic Disease Site
Infectiousness
National Trends
Geographic Distribution
Age Distribution
Sex Distribution
Ethnic Origin
Risk Factors
Conclusion
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"As many as one in five Canadians were infected with TB in their lifetime at the turn of the 19th century, however, with the combination of an improved standard of living, public health interventions to interrupt transmission, and effective treatment, the morbidity and mortality rates of TB have been greatly reduced, and have made the elimination of TB in Canada a viable possibility. In spite of this, influx of greater numbers of immigrants from countries with a high prevalence of TB, continuing high case rates among aboriginal people, and the spread of HIV threaten this objective for the immediate future. "
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Tennessee Williams' "The Glass Menagerie", 2007.
This paper analyzes the play "The Glass Menagerie" by Tennessee Williams.
1,086 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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The paper discusses the theme of escape in the "The Glass Menagerie". The paper explains how this play seems to revolve around Tom's escape from his family, but in reality, each of the characters is attempting to escape something. The paper looks at how Laura escapes from reality by spending her entire life inside the apartment with her beloved glass animals and Amanda retreats to the past to escape her present life.
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"Escape is a central issue in this play, from Tom's escape at the end of the play, to his distancing from the family as he becomes increasingly frustrated with his life and his job. One method Tom uses to escape the tension of the family is to go to the movies. His mother even criticizes his attempt at escape. She says, "'I don't believe that you go every night to the movies. Nobody goes to the movies night after night'" (Williams 998). Tom does go to the movies because it is the only place he can find peace, quiet, and a measure of normalcy. His dysfunctional family is far from normal, and that is the main reason Tom is so desperate to escape. However, he is not happy with his job, either, and is afraid of being trapped in it forever. Therefore, he must escape his job as well as his family if he is ever to create a new life for himself."
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Climate Change and the Case of Peru, 2007.
This paper discusses the negative effects of global warming on Peru.
2,211 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 68.95
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In this article, the writer looks at climate changes and focuses on its effects on Peru, in particular. The writer explains how the background of the Peruvian people and Peru's unstable climate make Peru especially susceptible to global warming. The paper also exmaines the effects on Peru of global warming such as freezing weather, glacial retreat, El Nino and then discusses what is being done about climate change. The writer notes that climate change is a global problem and explains that it is an on going process caused primarily by global warming, harming both natural and human environments. The writer points out that because of the way the Peruvian people live, and because Peru has such an unstable climate that can be influenced by many factors, Peru is the third most susceptible country to global warming. The writer concludes that the people who depend on the Andean highlands in Peru are facing severe hardships due to global warming and notes that if the trend of climate change continues, the effects of global warming will only be felt more severely.
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"Because the weather was freezing weather rather than hotter weather, it is harder to link this abrupt change to global warming. However, one cannot just assume the freezing weather is an anomaly because it was a national crisis that had never happened before. Global warming would mean higher temperatures; this would mean to increased levels of evaporation, and increased levels of precipitation. Therefore, one link that can be made to this unusually freezing weather would be the increased levels of evaporation leading to a higher level of snowfall and sleet in Peru. The higher levels of sleet and snowfall would contribute to the abnormally cold temperatures in the Andean highlands in the middle of July."
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E-Government and Strategic Human Resources, 2008.
This paper describes e-government or e-governance and its relationship to the management of strategic human resources in the twenty-first century.
1,430 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper states that it is essential that human resources fund and train personnel and staff to exploit the latest Internet technology to the fullest extent possible because e-governance is becoming one of the major public-sector phenomena of the twenty-first century. The author points out that today's centralized governments are in retreat, as members of the public are savvier and temporal demands are more acute. The paper relates that the utilization of e-governance must be a priority of governments and of strategic human resources that seek to protect the state from appearing inflexible, unresponsive or even anachronistic. The author emphasizes that the ability of the state to "spin" its own message to suit its own needs is greatly enhanced by e-government. The paper asserts that e-governance affords people the opportunity to engage in online transactions that are much faster than traditional "bricks-and-mortar" transactions. In addition to the sources used by the paper, the paper also includes an annotated bibliography of five more sources.
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"In a matter related to much of what has been stated above, e-governance allows governments to distribute their message to the masses in a fashion that far exceeds - for speed and convenience, certainly - the manner in which it can be transmitted via other media. Specifically, interactive government web sites can be accessed by members of the public at any time and almost anywhere - as long as an internet hook-up is in place. Because of this, citizens wishing to voice their displeasure (or support) of a government measure do not have endure the tedium of calling into a government ministry or the uncertainty that always seems to accompany penning a letter to government officials and then wondering if it ever arrived. As well, for individuals who are removed from their television sets or who do not have ready access to the local newspaper, an interactive internet site can be a fast way of learning more about something that may very well impact their lives or the lives of others they care about. Finally, because a government web site is not medi
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Domestic Violence, 2008.
A literature review about domestic violence prevention as it relates to individuals.
1,939 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 61.95
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This paper attempts to identify the key tools that would be helpful to individuals in the prevention of domestic violence between dating partners. It looks at how, with the evidence the literature provides, it is evident that domestic violence prevention needs to target the provision of more accessible programs. It also stresses the importance of the education of young adults and adolescents to recognize the early warning signs as an important step to the reduction of its incidence. In addition, the paper contends that adults who are victims of domestic violence need to be educated not only on how to retreat from domestic violence relationships but also of the importance of not exposing their children to domestic violence so that the cycle can stop.
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Introduction
Dating Domestic Violence
Children in the Home
Adults
Solutions
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"With the evidence the literature provides it is evident that domestic violence prevention needs to target the provision of more accessible programs. In addition the research indicates that across the board with all victims education to recognize the early signs of a potentially abusive relationship is crucial to the reduction of domestic violence.
Domestic violence continues to be a serious issue in America. Children who are exposed to domestic violence are more prone to becoming victims of domestic violence in their adult relationships. It is important to work with them one on one to help them develop high self esteem and to have a safety plan for themselves in the future. It is also important to teach them to recognize early signs of potential domestic violence in their future relationships and how to walk away from it. "
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External Induced Innovation, 2008.
A review of the issues on gun control and the effect of the California the 1989 law, Roberti-Roos Assault Weapons Control Act.
3,883 words (approx. 15.5 pages), 17 sources, APA, $ 106.95
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This paper discusses gun control and the effect of the California law 'Roberti-Roos Assault Weapons Control Act of the year 1989' and how it will impact on the manufacturers of AR-15 rifle. In particular, in discussing this topic, the paper analyzes the object of sale (.i.e the weapons) and the general attitude of the public toward the weapon sales, the legislation regarding the sale and use and the effect that is perceived in the market and, lastly, the theories of management that are apt in such a scenario to understand the effect and the best method of reacting or pro-acting to the legislation and changes.
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Introduction
The California Legislation
Externally Oriented Innovations
Measuring and Analyzing Regulatory Changes
Strategic Retreat and Frontal Attack
The Laws that Affect
Gun Control and Companies
Changes by the Companies
Conclusion
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"The legislature thus intended the restrictions on the use of a particular class of weapons designated as the "assault weapons as well as establish a process for their sale as also possession". ("Penal Code Section: 12275-12278", n. d.) The restrictions do not extend to weapons that are used for hunting and sports. The law therefore requires citizens to apply for permits and register the weapon with the authorities. The ban therefore is in unauthorized owning the class of weapons. The weapons that were classified in the act includes all Rifles of the AK series "Norinco 56, 56S, 84S, and 86S, Poly Technologies AKS and AK47, MAADI AK47 and AR and twelve others. The companies that were spelt out in the act included Benelli, Hammerli, Pardini, and Walther weapons."
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The Church and Gay Ordination, 2008.
Presents an argument as to why the the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America should not ordain homosexuals.
2,645 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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In this paper, the writer argues that those in favor of ordaining homosexual pastors within the Evangelical Church in America (ELCA) have failed to make convincing arguments for changing the long standing position of denying ordination to homosexuals engaged in a sexual relationship. The writer maintains that the reason these arguments fail is chiefly because the ordination of homosexuals flies in the face of the virtue of identity theory. More specifically, the paper asserts that the ordination of homosexuals who choose to be sexually active is an affront to the basic values of the Lutheran Church and, therefore, it should hardly be surprising that the Church wishes to see to it that the aforementioned values are protected - mostly because Church elders understand that demanding the Church retreat from its basic principles and traditions is akin to demanding that it become something else entirely.
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"More than simply being the means by which an organization identifies itself from others, practices and traditions lie at the heart of an organization's "character". That is to say, MacIntyre is fundamentally of the view that moral conclusions are made "firm" by being situated in a tradition of thought and action which has, in addition to an organic culture, a continuous history. More than that, "practitioners" are needed who, by virtue of their professional acumen and personal character, guide novices towards a better understanding of what behavior will lead to Good ends."
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Alienation in "Generation X", 2006.
Analyzes the concept of alienation with regard to the characters in Douglas Coupland's novel.
2,431 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 74.95
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"Generation X", by Douglas Coupland, is a fictional account of three strangers brought together by circumstance to the fringes of the desert town of Palm Springs, CA. The paper explains that Andy, Dag and Claire are intelligent, educated twenty-somethings of middle-class backgrounds who have retreated from mainstream society to live creatively in its margins. However, their desire to find happiness in life without losing themselves in the dreary corporate workplace, without becoming obsessed with the value of economic and social success in our culture, leaves them alienated from the major ideals of most of those who comprise the world around them. This paper analyzes the concept of alienation as it pertains to the characters in "Generation X", both psychologically and sociologically. The paper argues that Andy, Dag and Claire are alienated, rather than mentally ill, members of society.
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"The mass media's bland, recycled version of the past combined with the characters' ambivalence about the future (emphasized by the recurring theme of nuclear warfare in the characters' inner and outer dialogue) leaves them suspended in a state of not knowing which direction to look in. Their dialogue is characterized by "O'Propriation: the inclusion of advertising, packaging, and entertainment jargon from earlier eras in everyday speech for ironic and/or comic effect" (GX 107). This is an example of their ability to subvert the media in an eccentric manner. They have a disturbing form of humor indicative of their fears about and frustration with the world, yet it is apparent within the framework of their humor that they are striving not to be depressed about their situation, and that they identify with each other and find solace in each other's company."
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