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American Interpretations of Film Noir

of America had suffered through more than 15 years of deprivation in one form or another. The Great Depression that began with th...

Mayan Cylindrical Vessel

depiction of this wealthy lifestyle, which undoubtedly indicates that this vessel is a "mortuary offering" ("Cylindrical Vessel")....

The Concept of the “Virtuous Person” in Socratic and Buddhist Tradition

I was speaking have a superhuman wisdom, which I may fail to describe, because I have it not myself; and he who says that I have, ...

Beckett's "Endgame" - Theatrical Passage

as audience members question the correctness of snickering at something so obviously bleak. Still, they are hard pressed to avoid...

Scotland and Scottish Bagpipes

nor have they remained in Scotland. According to the New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians it is believed that they did not ...

Comparing the U.S. and Persia

worlds largest during that era. However, his soldierly applications were not this mans hallmark feature when it came to ruling Pe...

Explanation of Distributed Cognition

In seven pages the late 1980s theory known as distributed cognition is discussed in terms of its departure from other theories of ...

Assertive Discipline Examined

In five pages Lee Canter's behavior management method known as assertive discipline is examined through recommendations and theore...

Historical Overview of the Federal Reserve System Past, Present, and Future

In eleven pages this paper examines the past, present, and future of the US Federal Reserve System, also known as the Fed. Seven ...

Relevance of the Asian Business Model

In three pages this paper examines the advantages of the Japanese business model known as keiretsu in a consideration of whether o...

Ape Species Bonobos

(1997), the bonobo remained little more than a curiosity, however, until the 1970s, when Japanese and Western scientists traveled ...

Overview of E.Coli

In ten pages the infection known as E.coli is examined in this overview. Ten sources are cited in the bibliography....

Different Approaches to Science

In four pages this paper examines scientific experimentation within the contexts of Richard Pirsig's research and the text Science...

Overview of Kaplan and Norton's Balanced Scorecard Primary Components

In twenty pages the untraditional measurement of financial performance in the corporate sector known as Kaplan and Norton's BSC is...

Issues Surrounding Breast Implants

In eight pages popular literature is reviewed in this discussion of breast implants and examines why women opt for this procedure ...

Lightning

In seven pages this overview considers the phenomenon known as lighting. Five sources are cited in the bibliography....

The Problem of Beach Erosion at Sandy Hook

Many are familiar with Sandy Hook, New Jersey which is well known for its beach, but erosion has played a part in its recent histo...

SPACEHAB Inc. and the Commercialization of Space

In fifteen pages this research paper discusses the lone habitable space module producer known as SPACEHAB, Inc. in a consideration...

Exploring Quasars

This research paper offers a detailed discussion of quasars, defining this phenomenon and describing them in relation to the galax...

Armadillidium Vulgare Reproductive Patterns Research Proposal

In five pages what is more commonly known as the pillbug is the focus of this research proposal to study its reproductive patterns...

Mallard Bird Species

In four pages the Anatidae family species known as mallard is described in terms of breeding, geography, dynamics, eating and othe...

Mary Tudor by W.F.M. Prescott

The writer reviews the W.F.M. Prescott book Mary Tudor, which is a detailed study of the reign of Queen Mary I of England, the wom...

Grapes of Wrath (Film Review)

This one page reaction paper looks at the well known film Grapes of Wrath and the political statement that seems to come through i...

Third World Representation of Women, a Critique

Feminists and nationalists frequently disagree on how to best represent third world women. This paper discusses various theories o...

Acromegaly and its Current Status

In six pages the disease known as acromegaly is presented in an informational overview in terms of definition, causes, and effects...

Logarithms and Other Mathematical Contributions of John Napier

In nine pages this research paper discusses the life and works of John Napier including his creation of logarithms and the slide r...

European Rail Linie 'The Chunnel'

In two pages this essay discusses the high speed England to France rail line known as 'the Chunnel.' There is no bibliography inc...

Analysis: Browning and Wordsworth

the Portuguese," the title of which is a veiled reference to her husbands pet nickname for her, inspired by her dark coloring whic...

Beat Generation Poetry of Bob Kaufman

In eight pages Bob Kaufman and his poetry are examined and despite the fact that he was the least well known of all the 'Beat' poe...

Narcissistic Disorders, Theories, and Interventions

In thirty pages the disorder known as narcissism is analyzed in terms of the various psychological theories associated with it and...