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The Book I Will Be Rereading: The Passionate Teacher by Robert L. Fried (1608 words, 3 pages)

The Passionate Teacher By Robert L. Fried I have just finished reading a wonderful book titled, The Passionate Teacher, written by Robert L. Fried. I was so inspired by this book that I decided I needed to write about it. This book was written for both new teachers and teachers ... Read More

A Study of Structured Analysis and Design by Larry L. Constantine and Edward Yourdon (1493 words, 3 pages)

I. Introduction and Background According to the text a structure chart is a hierarchical diagram that shows how an information system is organized. In other words a structure chart is something that shows how an information system is organized. In the early days of computers (the 1940's and 1950's) computer ... Read More

An Analysis on Crime by W. J. Wilson (713 words, 1 pages)

The right realist perspective on crime is mainly associated with the American sociologist W.J Wilson. This perspective became very influential on home office policy-making during the conservatives period in office. The right realist approach assumes that human beings are naturally selfish, individualistic and greedy. Therefore ther are 'naturally inclined' to ... Read More

A Summary on the New Jersey v. T.L.O. Case (1130 words, 2 pages)

Name of the case and year it was decided X New Jersey v. T.L.O. (1985) The constitutional amendment V or section theeofXwhich the court is interpreting X 14th amendment The specific facts of the case X On March 7, 1980, a teacher at Piscataway High School in New Jersey found ... Read More

An Analysis of the Measurement of Meaning in Illness by Betsy L. Fife (1243 words, 2 pages)

Professional Articles -- The Social Meaning of Illness The article that I choose to use for this assignment was "The Measurement of Meaning in Illness" by Betsy L. Fife. I was assigned chapter 5, which dealt with the social meaning of illness. The chapter explored the idea of illness as ... Read More

The Definition of Love in the Short Story Love in L.A. by Dagoberto Glib (553 words, 1 pages)

Love is a powerful force that drives one person to draw a deep affection towards another. When analyzed, the short story entitled "Love in L.A.," by Dagoberto Gilb, shows how one can see many reasons in seeing irony and even satire by the story's title. Through "Jake," the protagonist's definition ... Read More

A Paper on Home Depot Strategies by Robert L. Nardelli (1772 words, 3 pages)

To Robert L. Nardelli, - President and CEO of Home Depot, Inc. From Maissaa Braich, American Analysis, Inc (AAI) Date March, 04, 2004 First of all, I would like to thank you for giving me the honor to analyze your well organized and developed company. In this memo, I am ... Read More

An Analysis of How Family Still Matters by Vern L. Bengston (1775 words, 3 pages)

SOCI 150 Midterm 2 Review of How Families still Matter Every Time I turn on the news it seems as though the media is trying to assert that today's youth are lazy products of the apparently struggling institution that is the Family. As a person who grew up in a ... Read More

A Case Study on the Medical History and Health Care Program of Patient L.M. (1346 words, 6 pages)

Subjective DataL. M is a 58 year old Hispanic femalePresent history and course of illnessL.M presents to the clinic with complaints of blurry vision. She stated she noticed that she is easily fatigued and her vision becomes blurred when she is tired x 1 week. She also stated increase in ... Read More

The Role of Explicit and Implicit Knowledge in L2 Grammar Instruction (4413 words, 14 pages)

1. IntroductionMy tentative PhD research topic is the effects of form focused instruction on developing explicit and implicit L2 knowledge "focused communication tasks" and "corrective feedback" in EFL classroom. I am interested in investigating the role of explicit and implicit knowledge in L2 grammar instruction and what kind of tasks ... Read More

The Effects of Aptitude and Age on L2 Learning for Child and Adult Learners (1000 words, 4 pages)

In tis paper, I will initially describe the Abrahamsson and Hyltenstan (2003)s studies of language learning aptitude, which was testing the DeKeysers (2000) hypothesis of aptitude effects on adult L2 learning. Then the implications for teachers and policy-makers in educational institution will be discussed. Lastly I will point out problems ... Read More

Spam by David L and the Internet (599 words, 2 pages)

According to an article "Spam," by David L, at First Amendment Center, any internet user can send out an irritating spam. Some people say that laws are needed to stop this constant sending out of spam emails. Others however say that spam is useful. As Coalition Against Unsolicited Email or ... Read More

Examining the Depression via E.L. Doctorow’s The Waterworks (1136 words, 4 pages)

The Great Depression was an enormous tragedy that put many people out of work during the 1900s following the crash of the United States stock market. This affected many nations, but the United States experienced the worst of the disaster. The book The Waterworks, by E.L. Doctorow, took place in ... Read More

A Summary of Love in L.A by Dagoberto Gilb (389 words, 2 pages)

Love in L.A is a story of an encounter between two people by a car accident and how one of the charters is struggling with his reality. Jake the main character whom shows himself as a person who uses lies in order to get out of sticky situations and to ... Read More

An Overview of Fast Fashion in Overdressed, a Book by Elizabeth L. Cline (2288 words, 6 pages)

Fast fashion in Elizabeth L. Clines book Overdressed is described as a radical method of retailing that has broken away from seasonal selling and puts out new inventory constantly though out the year. Fast fashion merchandise is typically priced much lower than its competitors - Cline uses the clothing brand ... Read More

The Transformations in the Global Society in The World is Flat, a Book by Thomas L. Friedman (1790 words, 7 pages)

Globalization implications in Friedmans Flat WorldIn Thomas Friedmans The World is Flat 3.0, the author discusses the changing in global society from a disunited world to one which is more interconnected. Through careful analysis on the top global issues, Friedman has distilled the most potent flatteners that cause our world ... Read More

The Classical Paradigm in Mission Impossible III, a Film by J.J. Abrams (1757 words, 7 pages)

Mission Impossible III, The Classical ParadigmEven thoughone could argue that Mission Impossible III is a formalistic narrative, I believe that it follows the classical paradigm because the conflict increases throughout the movie between Ethan and Davian, and each shot is seamlessly edited in an effort to produce a smooth flow ... Read More

A Review of Alas, Poor Grendel, an Article by Robert L. Chapman (588 words, 2 pages)

In the article Alas, Poor Grendel, Robert L. Chapman analyzes the author of Beowulf and the authors beliefs based on his depiction of Grendel in the poem. By drawing his own conclusions and using other sources for support, Chapman points out that the poet expresses sympathy toward Grendel, despite all ... Read More

An Examination of the Thermodynamics of the New 2016 1.5L Honda Civic Engine (1688 words, 5 pages)

The study of an association existing amidst warmth and other types of energy is studied in a branch of physics known as thermodynamics-. The Honda Civic has come up with a new model of the engine better than the previous generations of Honda engines. The improvements on the 2016 engines ... Read More

The Theme of Feminism in Gaudy Night, a Novel by Dorothy L. Sayers (2956 words, 10 pages)

Gaudy Night is a detective mystery which explores the destruction the poison-pen creates, as well as the personal and political decisions education brought for women. There is undeniably an underlying feminist ideology carried throughout this detective novel, and one cannot ignore Dorothy L. Sayers intention to discuss women and education ... Read More

A Review of Spanglish, a Movie by James L. Brooks (1230 words, 4 pages)

Although there are many practical and daily applications of Paul Watzlawicks Systems Theory perhaps one of the greatest cinematic opportunities for application is the movie Spanglish. Through a number of scenes in the movie the viewer is able to identify key aspects of Systems Theory such as the idea of ... Read More

The Importance of Selflessness and Helping in the Short Stories of I.L. Peretz (818 words, 3 pages)

Peretz Final PaperAfter learning about, and reading, I.L. Peretzs various short stories such as If Not Higher, Bontshe Shvayg, Three Gifts, it was easy to spot the common theme that Peretz was trying to convey to his readers. While each story is very different and unique, they are all focused ... Read More

An Analysis of Archetypes in the Star Wars: The Force Awakens, a Movie by J.J. Abrams (454 words, 2 pages)

Star Wars VII ArchetypesAn archetype is a prototype (or first mark, in Greek) of an element in most literature. The three main types of archetypes are character, situational, and symbolic. Several of these archetypal elements can be seen in the movie Star Wars The Force Awakens by J. J. Abrams ... Read More

The Restrictions on Abortion in Texas: The Case of Norma L. McCorvey (1474 words, 6 pages)

In 1969, before the case of Roe v. Wade ever reached the Supreme Court, a Texas woman, Norma L. McCorvey discovered she was pregnant with a child she did not wish to carry to term. However, abortion was illegal in the state of Texas unless the pregnancy was a result ... Read More

The Depiction of Childhood in The Go-Between by L.P. Hartley (708 words, 2 pages)

In the book, The Go-Between by L.P. Hartley, Leo Colston looks back on his childhood. The story starts with Leo looking through some of his old belongings, namely, his diary. However, he can barely bring himself to look through that diary because of the memories he has, and the memories ... Read More

The Animal Leaders in Disgrace, a Novel by J.M. Coetzee (2801 words, 9 pages)

Animals as LeadersAnimals in literature often times are used as symbols whose allegorical meanings elucidate the true meaning of plot points and character developments. Ironically, connecting human action to the actions of animals allows for a greater understanding of the characters in literature and their role in the world they ... Read More

Dystopian Setting in Billennium by J. G. Ballard (1080 words, 3 pages)

Ballard cunningly crafts a dystopian world by providing a clear depiction of the effects, of this extremely overpopulated city, on the individuals (Ward) and the society. He also vividly portrays different aspects of the city. In the passage, Ballard explains and provides a vivid illustration of the way the society ... Read More

Steroids as the 10th Flattener in The World is Flat, a Book by Thomas L. Friedman (475 words, 2 pages)

The World Is Flat (Ch. 2, Flattener 10)Friedman, in Chapter 2 of The World Is Flat, describes the 10 items or phenomenon that helped flatten the globe and added to our still-globalizing world. The tenth flattener, in his opinion, are the steroids of this globalization process. His realization of this ... Read More

The Influence of Jim Crow Laws in the Books by H.L. Mencken (366 words, 2 pages)

Growing up With Jim CrowAs I read it, The Power of Books is first and foremost a coming of age story. I do not and could never fully understand how it feels to be a young black sharecropper struggling to obtain reading materials. I have been blessed with intelligent parents ... Read More

An Analysis of the Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in As Good as It Gets, a Film by James L. Brooks (1357 words, 5 pages)

In 1997, the film As Good as It Gets was released. Jack Nicholson plays the role of Melvin Udall, a misanthropic and bitter man with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Helen Hunt, who plays a down to earth single mom who waitresses and takes care of her sick son Spence, accompanies him. Greg ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013