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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 2005.
A look at the geology of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper analyzes the geology of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, a National Park in Michigan. The paper looks at its size, the geological forces that created the dunes and the impact of glacial activity.
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"This research reviews the geological characteristics of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore a component of the United States National Park Service "
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A Comprehensive Review of Sleep and Sleep Disorders, 2002.
This paper provides a discourse on the physiological and psychology issues relating to sleep.
4,593 words (approx. 18.4 pages), 17 sources, APA, $ 119.95
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This paper examines the physiological and psychology aspects of sleep. It opens with a comprehensive overview of normal sleep and its physiological basis and then details over a dozen of the most common sleep disorders (their basis, diagnosis, treatment, etc.), including insomnia, narcolepsy and sleepwalking.
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"The ancient Greeks ascribed the need for sleep to the god Hypnos ("Sleep"), the child of Darkness and Night and the brother of Death, whose power, as he swept across humanity, was so great that even the gods were forced to succumb to him. The prominent place of sleep in ancient mythology serves as a testament to the unequivocal importance it plays in everyday life. Everyone needs to sleep. Although researchers today have devised sophisticated means to define, describe, and detail sleep they still do not fully understand its function. However, when sleep is disturbed, the effects are dramatic and clear. Without sleep we become tired, disoriented, lethargic, mentally dulled, confused, or in extreme cases hallucinatory or assume a state resembling psychosis. Current research on sleep focuses on two main areas: basic sleep mechanisms and sleep physiology and sleep disorders in clinical medicine."
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Sleeping Habits of College Students, 2006.
This paper is a complete undergraduate research study of the sleeping patterns and habits of College of Arts and Sciences students of Central Philippine University.
9,155 words (approx. 36.6 pages), 16 sources, APA, $ 189.95
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This paper explains that the objectives of the study were to describe the general sleeping habits of College of Arts and Sciences students and to evaluate if the student's course is a factor in his or her sleeping habits (defined as the number of hours of sleep and sleep quality). The author points out that the methodology of the study was a descriptive survey of college students using a stratified random sampling design with the sample size set at a 90% confidence level. The paper concludes that, although statistically the students' courses do not have bearing on what time and how long the students sleep, the respondents themselves believe that their courses affect their sleep. The paper includes several tables, figures and the survey used in the study.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Statement of the Problem and Objectives of the Study
Definition of Terms
Hypotheses
Theoretical and Conceptual Framework
Variables Used
Scope and Limitation
Significance of the Study
Review of Related Literature
Related Literature on Sleep
Related Studies on Sleep
Methodology
Research Design
Sampling Method
Data Collection
Data Analysis Method
Data Analysis
Profile of the Respondents
Data and Analysis
Relationship of Independent Variable (Course) to Dependent Variables
Course vs. Number of Hours of Sleep/Total Sleep Time
Course vs. Sleep Satisfaction
Relationship of Independent Variable (Course) to Intervening Variables
Course vs. Bedtime
Course vs. Schoolwork
Course vs. Entertainment Activities
Relationship of Intervening Variables to Dependent Variables
Bedtime vs. Number of Hours of Sleep/Total Sleep Time
Bedtime vs. Sleep Satisfaction.
Schoolwork vs. Number of Hours of Sleep/Total Sleep Time
Schoolwork vs. Sleep Satisfaction
Entertainment Activities vs. Number of Hours of Sleep/Total Sleep Time
Entertainment Activities vs. Sleep Satisfaction
Results of Students' Reactions to Statements, "My being in this course affects my sleeping (habits, quality of sleep, etc.)"
Interrelationships Between Bedtime, Total Sleep Time, and Sleep Satisfaction
Summary, Conclusions, and Recommendations
Questionnaire
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"Sleep deprivation causes emotional disturbances in people. It may also lead to aggressiveness, apathy; result in fluctuations between euphoria and depression and vice versa. One can also experience pain in joints, hallucinations and visions. People also lose their ability to think straight and act quickly. Those who have been sleep deprived for long, usually find it hard to finish a sentence or find an appropriate word to describe something. One's short-term memory also tends to fail. Therefore, one should never economize additional time for sleep. A sleep-deprived individual does everything twice as slow."
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Sleeping, 2004.
Looks at the sleeping problem known as insomnia and some of its causes.
994 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 35.95
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After a general outline of sleep and what happens while we are sleeping, this paper goes on to discuss the body's biological need for sleep, the sleeping problem known as insomnia, and how it can affect one's health. The paper also looks at some possible causes of insomnia and how it can be treated.
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"We spend about one third of our life sleeping. Sleep is defined as the suspension of consciousness during which the powers of the body are restored (ThinkQuest, 2003). The brain is not at rest during sleep as popularly thought, but is extremely active and it is the brain that tells us when it is time to sleep. Sensations of light taken in from the retina are transferred through the nerves to an area of the brain determines the amount of light exposure and adjusts the body accordingly. The exact purpose of sleep remains a mystery, but researchers speculate that during certain stages of sleep, the brain is testing, strengthening, or somehow improving our neurons."
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The Erosion of Sand Dunes on North Carolina's Beaches, 2001.
An examination of the sand dunes in North Carolina.
1,715 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 11 sources, $ 55.95
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This paper presents an analysis of North Carolina 's erosion of sand dunes. The author examines the causes and solutions to the problem and provides a brief overview of how sand dunes are formed.
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"The erosion of North Carolina?s sand dunes causes definite and easily recognizable problems for North Carolina?s coastal communities. The erosion of sand dunes and beaches from North Carolina?s barrier islands and mainland coast causes problems for residential and commercial developments, which rely on these dunes and beaches for protection against storm surges. While hurricanes and strong storms have been few this year, in past years these storms have devastated coastal communities with flooding and strong winds, causing tens of millions of dollars in damage in the past decade. (Orrin 142) The best prevention against damage to homes and businesses is the protection and replenishment of sand dunes. It is important to remember that ?nature maintains the dynamic equilibrium of the beaches through the unceasing trade of four factors.? These factors are material, energy, shape, and sea level. (Kaufman 15) Dune erosion is a major problem for North Carolina coastal communities, but new preservation methods and building codes cause less damage to dunes and homes and allow damaged dunes to be repaired or replenished."
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Case Study: Eflornithine and the African Sleeping Sickness, 2002.
Case study regarding a company's patent on the cure for African Sleeping Sickness.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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The central issue of this case study is what should be done with mounting pressures to give up our company's patent on eflornithine, a drug that can cure Human African tripanosomiasis, more commonly known as African Sleeping Sickness, a disease that attacks the nervous system.
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Martin Espada's Poem "Sleeping on the Bus", 2008.
An analysis of the main theme of Martin Espada's Poem "Sleeping on the Bus", about the long road to desegregation and equality.
765 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 27.95
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This paper explains that the speaker in Martin Espada's poem "Sleeping on the Bus" is paying tribute to the forefathers of the human rights movement by showing the many hardships they had to overcome. The author points out that the main theme of the poem is to show how easily the people of today forget the sacrifices that were made to create the freedoms now enjoyed and how there is still work to be done. The paper relates that the repeating rhetorical question "how we" emphasizes the speaker's goal of making the reader strongly remember the tough long road of desegregation. The paper analyzes each stanza of the poem.
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"The poem explicates how a decade before the demonstrations in Alabama, few held true to their convictions out of fear of the pure power that the conservative majority had over the police and government "no witness spoke to cameras." When a "brown skinned man in Army uniform" made the smallest snicker in disbelief regarding the "custom of the backseat" he was dragged from the bus by the police. Without due process, the "brown skinned" man was put in jail for a week, while the "magistrate" went right back to bed feeling no remorse and sleeping soundly."
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"The Woman in the Dunes", 2003.
An analysis of the relationship of Samsara and Satori in "The Woman in the Dunes" by Kobo Abe.
1,689 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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Though he is not a willing participant, Niki Jumpei is a student of Zen training. Using Herrigel?s chapter on the traditional approach to Japanese spiritual instruction, this paper explains how the relationship of student and master is fulfilled in progressive stages in the novel.
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"In The Woman in the Dunes by Kobo Abe, the main character, Niki Jumpei, becomes a student of Zen training when he becomes unexpectedly trapped inside of a large sand pit. As he is lead into the sand pit Niki is a victim of samsara because he can not find the wisdom to escape his meaningless life. Niki must overcome desire, delusion and dark passion, or ego, to break out from this cycle. To overcome samsara Niki must find the answer to the koan that was asked of him which is, ?How do you escape the sand pit without the rope ladder??."
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Human Trypanosomiasis (HAT) ? African Sleeping Sickness, 2002.
A examination of the history and etiology of the disease, Human Trypanosomiasis (HAT).
2,160 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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The paper recounts the history, spread and current epidemiology of Trypanosomiasis, commonly known as African sleeping sickness. It also recounts the causes of the disease, especially as they are rooted in the host-parasite relationship. It presents charts which show the life cycle of the pest and what measures are being taken to combat this disease.
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"Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT), commonly referred to as the African sleeping sickness, is a serious parasitic disease endemic throughout most of Sub-Saharan Africa. The causative agents of HAT, parasites of the genus Trypanosoma, are characterized by a complex life cycle that involves a mammalian host (humans) and an insect vector (tsetse fly). In the course of evolution, trypanosomes have become adapted to take advantage of both of these organisms and initially it may even seem that the parasite has evolved simply to maximize its reproductive success within these organisms. In reality, however, host-parasite interactions in HAT can be more accurately described as a balance between the within-host selection and between-host selection (the pressure to facilitate horizontal transmission), leaning toward the latter. Thus, HAT illustrates the intricacies inherent in the host-parasite interactions, as well as how these complexities continue to frustrate the efforts to treat this communicable disease."
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India & China: Sleeping Economic Giants, 2002.
Study and comparison of China's and India's economic policies since 1949.
3,775 words (approx. 15.1 pages), 8 sources, $ 138.95
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The report studies the Indian economic policies and compares and contrasts them to the Chinese case. The economic policies of both countries are looked at after 1949. As well, their Industrial and agricultural production are examined.
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Sleeping with the Enemy, 2004.
An analysis of rape scene within the film "Dead Calm"
11,000 words (approx. 44.0 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 217.95
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This paper conducts a detailed analysis of the film "Dead Calm" (1988), paying particular attention to the scene that is viewed by many sources as a depiction of rape. Using psychoanalytical film theory and feminist film reading techniques, it breaks down and analyses key scenes in order to uncover the balance of power between the primary characters. Castration theory is used to support the gender based reading, as is the ideas of anima and animus, used here to support the balancing of masculinity and femininity as a tool for victory. It also looks at similarities between the film and biblical mythology including a character comparison with Adam, Eve and Satan, and similarities between the film's diegesis and the Garden of Eden and Hell.
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Illustrations list
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter One: Literary Review
Chapter Two: Battle of the Sexes
Chapter Three: Delving Beneath the Waters of Eden
Chapter Four: Hero's Journey and Hidden Agendas
Conclusion
Reference List
Bibliography
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"After a failed attempt to leap onto the Saracen from a rowing boat, which results in John being injured by the propeller, John is metaphorically left castrated, de-masculinised, bleeding and stranded on a sinking ship. He is no longer the naval captain and master of the feminine sea, but now a possible victim of it. He remains a strong and competent character and is immediately active in attempting to regain power of the Orpheus which has been crippled by water. He remains a symbol of manhood, almost becoming a male action hero, at times appearing bare-chested while fixing the engine, displaying his bronzed and glistening torso."
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Bears, 2001.
A description of the polar, black, and kodiak bears - their physical appearance and behavioral patterns.
1,434 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper examines the eating and sleeping habits of bears including their hunting and hibernation customs. It also looks at their mating habits and the "relationships" between mates and offspring. A physical appearance of each type of bear is provided through photographs.
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"Bears are animals that are found all over the world. No matter what the climate, you can find a species. Most bears have the same features; powerfully built bodies, long heads, short rounded ears, and small eyes (Grizmick?s Encyclopedia). Most bears also have five long toes with arched claws that are incredibly sharp. In this paper I have decided to discuss the three most predominant species. ? No other animal has made such a strong impression on the peoples of the Northern Hemisphere; as long as the lion was still unknown, the bear was considered to be the king of beasts. (Grizmick?s Encyclopedia).? "
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Sleep & Dreaming, 1989.
Examines the physiological & psychological interpretations of dreaming & sleeping & the consequences of sleep & dream deprivation.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 39.95
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"This paper will examine the physiological and psychological interpretations of sleep and dreaming. Prior to the 1940s, scientists considered sleep to be "a passive phenomenon during which major elements of the brain rested" (Long, 1987, p. 796). It has since been discovered that the brain is actually very active during certain periods of sleep. Physiologists have noted two distinct cycles which occur in sleep: the slow wave sleep (SWS) cycle and the rapid eye movement (REM) cycle. During sleep, these two cycles alternate from one to the other approximately once every ninety minutes. During the SWS phase, the sleeper's brain wave patterns slow down dramatically. During the REM phase the brain wave patterns become so active at times that they resemble those of a person who is fully awake (Palca, 1989, p. 352)."
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Role of Sleep in Memory, 2005.
This paper examines the important role of sleep in forming lasting memories.
1,341 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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Evidence gathered from research suggests a strong and positive correlation between sleep and memory consolidation. Based on these research results, this paper argues that it is clear that sleep is not only essential for consolidating what is learnt but also a prerequisite for imbibing new knowledge. A brief outlook into the nature of sleep and memory followed by a review of some of the available research studies provides the reader with a better understanding of the role of sleep in the process of memory.
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Introduction
Sleep Stages
Sleep Studies
Declarative Memory and Sleep Spindles
Sleep Deprivation Effects
Consolidation and Re-consolidation
Conclusion
Bibliography
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"Sleep is an important natural physiological process that consumes almost a third of our lifetime. Many early researches have helped our understanding of the importance of sleep in regulating hormones and other metabolic functions of the body. Researchers have also devoted much attention to understanding the effects of sleep on one of the important functions of the brain, namely memory. Ever since the pioneering research by Jenkins and Dallenbach, which showed positive evidence for the role of sleep in augmenting the memory process researchers have made considerable progress in understanding the process of memory. [C. Smith] Recent Neuroanatomical studies have shed more light on this subject clearly suggesting a positive role of sleep in improving the memory and learning process. In view of these evidences, there are valid reasons to strongly correlate the existing trend of sleep deprivation in the society to the cognitive deficits."
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Sleep Deprivation, 2002.
An analysis of the effects of sleep deprivation and narcolepsy on memory, and ways to avoid loss of sleep.
1,335 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper introduces and discusses the topic of sleep deprivation. Specifically, it analyzes how narcolepsy and lack of sleep has an effect on short-term and long-term memory. The paper also provides ways of avoiding sleep deprivation. The writer emphasizes the importance of good sleeping habits to ensure a well-balanced, healthy life.
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"Sleep. We cannot live without it, but sometimes, it seems like we would like to. Sleep deprivation has become much more common in our hectic and demanding society. "Like the religious ascetics of medieval times, many people today regard sleep as 'time lost.' They regret that the day is only twenty-four hours long and that they do not have time to do all the things they should do or would like to do" (Borbaely 158). One report notes that most people would rather sleep an hour more than they usually do, and in another study, people who slept less that six hours a night displayed the tendency to fall asleep during the day, or complain of being tired during the day."
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