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Essays 241 - 270

Geographic Comparison

pre-industrial city and pertains to the countrys early history. The essays in this section of the book pertain to "some of the int...

Postrel & O’Brien/Aesthetics & The True War Story

summarizing the work of both Postrel and OBrien. Aesthetics, according to Postrel, aid people in defining themselves by the "loo...

How Has The Internet Affected Life

eliminating any bias a person may gain by seeing the disability instead of the person (Cohn, 2000). Computers, fax machines, the ...

The Stone Carvers

lover in the war and the disappearance of her brother. She becomes a recluse, clearly indicating a sense of obsession with self an...

Andrew Sullivan: Writings

to live the life they want "free from coercion," and further, he believes in a government that "sides with the individual against ...

Three Detectives, Spade, Marlowe and Plum

in first person narration, he sees only what the detective sees, as he or she sees it. Hammett opens his novel with a physical des...

Does Studying Literature Improve Individual Writing Skills?

medical surgeon needs more than just the study of human anatomy to perform. However, it can be argued that although it takes more ...

Raymond Callahan's Education and the Cult of Efficiency

out the united states, from kindergarten through the university level had not been fully established before the turn of the centur...

Machiavelli's Impact on Future Political Documents

This paper compares the writings of Machiavelli to early American political writings such as The Federalist Papers and The Constit...

Contemporary Detective Fiction and Homosexuality

This paper consists of three pages and examines how homosexuality is subtlely presented in 'The Bootlegger's Daughter' by Margaret...

Architect Raymond Hood's Works

In five pages the New York City Skyline, Rockefeller Center, and the American Radiator Building are among the buildings which show...

Biography of George Washington Carver

In eight pages this research paper provides a biographical sketch of African American scientist George Washington Carver. Eight s...

The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler and Eddie Mars' Obituary

In five pages this paper presents a sample obituary for the Eddie Mars character in The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler. There are ...

Raymond Cattell's Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire

In eight pages this questionnaire is examined in terms of the test, its uses, completion time, and assessment implications for the...

Teaching Writing

This paper argues that writing is not an inborn talent but a skill that can be learned and mastered. It also argues that each spec...

Overview of the Old Persian Script Writing System

In seven pages this paper discusses how the Old Persian script writing system originated and how it led to the development of othe...

Relationship Between Personality Characteristics and Body Types According to William Sheldon

In five pages this report considers 'trait theorist' Dr. William Sheldon's views regarding the relationship between body types and...

Leisure and Work in 1900 to 1920 Urban US

This paper discusses early 20th century leisure and work as conceptualized in urban America in a consideration of Kathy Peiss' 'Le...

The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler and Uses of Figurative Language

In six pages this paper discusses how theme, plot, and characterizations are developed through the use of figurative language in R...

Writing and its Challenges

and if a person has very little writing experience, just the very thought can be a source of great discomfort. It is recommended ...

A Review of Reagan in His Own Hand

A 5 page review of the book complied from Ronald Reagan's own writings by Kiron K. Skinner. Reagan's propensity for writing down ...

Equal Treatment of Groups Policy Proposal for Corporate Network Groups

In five pages background data on network groups along with a definition is provided in an examination that considers the influence...

Character Analysis of Philip Marlowe in The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler

In six pages this essay analyzes the characterization of Philip Marlowe and how he reflects masculinity in The Big Sleep by Raymon...

Raymond Williams and Marshall McLuhan on the Uniqueness of Television

In seven pages this paper examines television's media uniqueness based upon the theories of Raymond Williams and Marshall McLuhan,...

At Risk Students and Writing Instruction

In eight pages this paper examines at risk students and various techniques for writing instruction including metacognition, writin...

Four Idols of Francis Bacon

In five pages the 17th century philosophy of Francis Bacon is examined within the context of 'four idols' and argues in favor of h...

Personality Models of Hans Eysenck and Raymond Cattell

traits), neuroticism (anxious, worrying, and moody traits), and extraversion (sociable, sensation-seeking, carefree, and optimisti...

Dietetics Field Writing

facets of nutrition geared toward dietary improvements (Snelling and Snelling, 1989). Finally, dietetic educators are nutritional...

Philip Marlowe as a Knight in The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler

revealed. The reader is introduced to Marlowe as he is about to call on a potential client, the elderly, but very rich, General ...

Creative Essay 'I Never Said I Was Martha Stewart'

getting ready to leave. "I cook all the time at home." I simply rolled my eyes at him. He nodded knowingly. "Oh, I get it....