Abstract
This paper describes the life and works of Kate Chopin, author of short stories, such as "A Pair of Silk Stockings," "The Kiss" and "A Respectable Woman," and novels, such as "The Awakening" and "At Fault." The paper outlines her writing career and examines her writing style, through brief descriptions of some of her literary works. The fact that Chopin's writings were ahead of their time, is constantly mentioned in the paper.

From the Paper
"Kate Chopin (1850-1904) was born Katherine O'Flaherty in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1850. She didn't begin her writing career until after 1882, the year in which her husband, Oscar Chopin died (Toth). She spent several years publishing short stories, based on the Creole and Cajun cultures of Louisiana, where she and Oscar had lived. Her first novel, At Fault, was published in 1890. It was her second novel The Awakening that caused the backlash of the press because of Chopin's depiction of a woman with a developing sense of independence, and sexual discovery (Toth). This novel has since become her masterpiece and legacy, and what she is remembered for. She died in 1904, long before her genius was truly recognized or appreciated."

Tags:awakening, fault, short, stories, novels, sexual, discovery, feminism

Abstract
This paper discusses the details of the Paterson Silk Strike of 1913 and examines the larger issue of the American labor movement during that time. The paper discusses the relationship between the strike and the labor movement in order to gain a better understanding of the story of the economic, social and ethnic history of the United States during that time period.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
How And Why The Paterson Silk Strike Began
The Paterson Silk Strike Of 1913
Fallout From The Paterson Silk Strike
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The Paterson Silk Strike was not the first of its kind, nor was it the last. As has been discussed, this strike was an important preview of events to come, and was indicative of the awesome potential of strength in numbers. Perhaps just as important, in conclusion, is the realization that it is the nature of the human spirit to always want to move forward and improve, and without such motivation, it is highly unlikely that the United States, or any nation for that matter, would progress in any meaningful way. Without leaders and unity, all is lost; therefore, the lessons learned in the spring and summer of 1913 must never be forgotten."

Tags:uprising, workers, factory, revolution

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This paper considers the silk worm, processing, uses of silk, its improtance to China and why it is considered to be a luxury item.

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This paper defines the stitching technique, colorization, animal symbolism, and the historical functionality of "Panel-Fragment of a Mattress Cover." By understanding the complex usage of drop stitching and embroidering without a reverse side, the use of yellow silk was a popular color for this era. The writer also discusses that the animal symbolism on the piece was yet another commonality reflecting the theme of Mediterranean life through the heavy traffic of textile merchant trade routes that made it popular throughout the world.

Tags:textile, morocco

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This paper examines how the Silk Road spread culture and religious ideas across Europe and Asia.

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This paper is a review of the second volume in the "Record of the Grand Historian", the earliest histories of China as recorded by Sima Quin. The focus of the paper is on the foreign policies that surface in the story of Zhang Qian, a separate story of explorers and the early formation of the Silk Road.

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This paper analyzes the biological perceptive of male to female pair bonding. It particularly discusses human pair bonding in relationship to hormone production, as well as olfactory and visual information. The paper looks at a few of the many subjects and variables that affect attraction between the sexes, both physically and psychologically.

From the Paper
"Moreover, large eyes, small nose, small chin, prominent cheekbones, narrow cheeks high eyebrows, large pupils and large smile were correlated with attractiveness in females (Cunningham, 1986). Females with greater eye height, smaller nose area, greater cheekbone, and a wider smile were positively correlated with intelligence. Greater eye height and width, smaller nose area, wider cheekbones, higher eyebrows, wider pupils and wider smiles were seen to be more sociable. Assertiveness was correlated with only greater eye height, smaller nose area, and a wider smile (Cunningham, 1986)."

Tags:attractiveness, hormones, sexuality, mate

Abstract
The Silk Road, the ancient 4,000 mile caravan route, was used primarily for trade and linked East to West, from China to Rome. This paper covers the nearly 2000 years of history of the Silk Road, which served the world's four main civilizations from approximately 500 B.C. to 1500 A.D. as the major highway for transporting material goods and knowledge between Europe (till Rome), the Near East, India, and China.

Paper Outline:
The Geographical Setting
The Silk Road
Travel of Ideas and Techniques
Music of the Silk Road
Bibliography

From the Paper
"The Silk Road - a network of trade routes that connected East Asia to the Mediterranean--was the main conduit for the spread and exchange of goods, ideas, religions, and cultural elements among the many peoples of Eurasia. Along it, Buddhism spread from India to China, Korea, and Japan; Islam from the Middle East to the subcontinent and Southeast Asia; Christianity--particularly Nestorian Christianity--to the Far East. Not only silk and spices but paper, printing processes, gunpowder, the magnetic compass, and prized ceramics and laquerware flowed westward, while glassware and gold and silver metalwork flowed eastward. Developments in mathematics and the sciences--as well as in art and music--coursed back and forth, building upon each other. The legacy of the exchanges enacted along the Silk Road from about 500 B.C. until A.D. 1500 permeates cultures in both East and West to this day."

Tags:china, dynasty, emperor, qin, Xi'an

From the Paper
"Introduction.


Prior to the twentieth century, the Silk Road served as one of the most important connections between Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East. It was a primary route for the trading of goods, as well as for the exchange of ideas between these three regions of the world. The Silk Road, which was thousands of miles long, ran from the heart of China to the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Travelers along this route faced a long, difficult trip, with many dangers and hardships along the way. The route began in the Chinese city of Ch'ang.an. From there, it followed the Great Wall of China until it reached the Taklamakan Desert. After circling this desert, travelers had to make their way across the Pamir mountains before descending to the Iranian Plateau. The route then crossed the Iraqi and Syrian deserts..."

From the Paper
"Studies demonstrate that female birds engage in copulations with males other than their mate and these extra-pair copulations (EPCs) may result in extra-pair fertilizations. The frequency of extra-pair paternity varies among populations or years within the same species. The question remains, regarding why females mate with more than one male (Dunn, Robertson, Michaud-Freeman, & Boag, 1994). To answer this question, researchers attempt to determine factors related to EPCs and propose theories regarding EPCs. Naturalistic, observational, and experimental studies confirm hypotheses regarding prevalence, adaptive functioning, sexual selection, and fledgling adoption..."