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A Man I Once Knew as My Hero Became a Monster (3851 words, 5 pages)

I could smell the vodka entering my lungs, surrounding my body in its evil presence. I held my knees close to my body, and rested my head upon a kneecap. The shattering glass echoed in the background, filling my ears with the calls from hell. Tears ran down the sides ... Read More

What I Learned from My Grandfather and How He Influenced My Life (661 words, 1 pages)

To the kids, he was the candy man. Every Sunday morning in my fathers church he came with his suit coat pockets filled with sweets and everyone at the service knew it. All of us grandchildren sat next to him, but every kid would stop by at least once to ... Read More

Me, My Life, My Hopes and Dreams and How I Spend My Time (480 words, 1 pages)

My name is Srishti and I am 14 years old. I am a student in Inlet Grove Community High School in 9th grade. So far, I am doing pretty good in my classes and hope to do the same later on. In the following paragraphs, I am going to talk ... Read More

Why I Love Kayaking, Surfing, Snorkeling and Fishing so Much (501 words, 1 pages)

Kayaking Kayaking has always been one of my favorite hobbies. I cant think of many other things better than going out and spending a day at the beach with some friends. With my kayaks, there are so many fun things I can do, not to mention its a great workout. ... Read More

The Fateful Saturday Morning I’ll Never Forget (1683 words, 2 pages)

I awoke that fateful Saturday morning, content and in high spirits, with the prospect of an enjoyable day ahead. I was going to shooting practice with my explorer group. We had to practice for the district competition, where I hoped that I would do very well. The shooting ended joyfully ... Read More

Malls – the Reason Why I Personally Love to Travel to Branson, Missouri (958 words, 1 pages)

My Spa A lot of people every year travel to Branson, Missouri, they attend the shows, Silver Dollar City, Shepherd of the Hills, and also feast on all the great and wonderful food, but I love to go there because of the malls. When I arrive at the mall all ... Read More

Importance of the Charterer When Choosing a Safety Port (4108 words, 7 pages)

1. INTRODUCTION A major element in the agreement between the charterer and the shipowner is the promise of the charterer to employ the chartered vessel in safety. This presupposes that the above- mentioned has the obligation to transport the goods between safe ports. A port will not be safe unless ... Read More

An Analysis of the Four Main Reasons for World War I (316 words, 1 pages)

Four Main Reasons for World War I World War I began on July 28, 1914, with the declaration of war by Austria-Hungary on Serbia, and hostilities between the Allied and Central Powers continued until the signing of the armistice on November 11, 1918, a period of 4 years, 3 months, ... Read More

Finding the Formula for the Maximum Product of Any given Number When Split into Parts (817 words, 4 pages)

The objective of this coursework is to find the formula that gives the maximum product of any given number when split into parts. For the first part of the coursework I am going to investigate the splitting of a number into two parts, then three parts and four Parts. For ... Read More

The Themes of Family and Discrimination in Raisin in the Sun, Almost a Woman, The Pearl, The Learning Tree (777 words, 1 pages)

I believe that the major purpose of literature is to teach people about the moral values in life. Such values are clearly shown in the four literatures Raisin in the Sun, Almost a Woman, The Pearl, and The Learning Tree. All of the stories or novels deal with family, and ... Read More

An Analysis of Act I of the Play King Lear by William Shakespeare (721 words, 1 pages)

In the first two scenes of Act I, the readers are introduced to two families, both with problems to deal with. King Lears two older daughters, Regan and Goneril, flatter their father with insincere speeches, while planning an evil scheme to purge their father of his remaining authority. In a ... Read More

A Report on King Juan Carlos I of Spain (218 words, 1 pages)

Juan Carlos Report Juan Carlos I, the current king of Spain, was crowned on November 22, 1975. The crowning of Juan Carlos restored democracy to Spain after the dictatorship of Francisco Franco. Juan Carlos was born in 1938 in Rome. In 1947 Franco announced that Spain was a kingdom and ... Read More

An Analysis of the Characters in I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (2485 words, 5 pages)

Chris Coreypg. 1 I know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1) Setting I - Stamps, Arkansas, in a black ghetto neighborhood where Maya lives with her grandmother and paralyzed uncle - St. Louis, San Francisco, a junkyard, and Southern California A brief incident takes place across the border in Mexico ... Read More

Learning Life Lessons by Reading I’m a Fool (269 words, 1 pages)

I very much enjoyed reading the short story Im a Fool. It was very readable and it made a lot of sense to me. I know exactly what the narrator was feeling and thinking in the story, as I have been in similar situations. There are often times when you ... Read More

A Comparison of the Two Black Periods in the US History When the Innocent Were the Accused (500 words, 1 pages)

History Revisited There are three strong similarities between the Salem witch-hunts that appear in The Crucible and the exposing of communists by the McCarthy terror. These three similarities are the accusation of innocent people, the power of Danforth and McCarthy, and the fear of individuals in Salem and in the ... Read More

The German Role in the Outbreak of World War I (1164 words, 2 pages)

?To what extent was Germany responsible for the outbreak of World War I? World War I, the war that was to end all wars, was a deadly misunderstanding that lasted from 1914 to 1918. This military conflict claimed millions of lives from 32 different nations, made a new mark in ... Read More

An Analysis of Cultural Differences in “I Heard The Owl Call My Name” by Margaret Craven (825 words, 1 pages)

As the history of the world continues, gaps between the generations of all nationalities will continue to be made. We get a first hand example of this everyday, right here in the U.S. In today's society, it is very difficult to find a child that shares the same interests as ... Read More

Miracle in Walt Whitman’s Poem When I Heard the Learn’d Astronomer (287 words, 1 pages)

I would like to start off giving a definition of the word miracle. A miracle is an extremely outstanding thing or event. One everyday miracle I am going to focus on is being fortunate enough to eat. Eating is a great thing, it keeps us alive! But many of us ... Read More

The Effects of Trench Warfare on the Western Front during World War I (3598 words, 4 pages)

What were the effects, during World War I 1914-1918, of trench warfare on the Western Front? World War I had claimed many lives and was a great tragedy the reason the war had started was because most of the other European countries had great empires consisting of many other countries. ... Read More

Somme Offensive Biggest Failures of World War I (1601 words, 2 pages)

To most, the Somme Offensive was one of the biggest failures of World War I. By discussing the purposes, leadership, conditions, morale and events of the Somme Offensive we can determine to what degree it was a failure. Each of these individual factors is essential in deciding to what extent ... Read More

Imperialism and World War I (522 words, 2 pages)

After the Franco Prussian War, Europe and the United States experienced a period of relative peace. There was rapid industrial and commercial progress. The western powers expanded trade and colonies. However, national rivalries gradually grew and alliance camps emerged. Economic competition and arms race also became intense. The Balkans became ... Read More

Why I Believe that Capital Punishment Should Be Reestablished (700 words, 2 pages)

CAPITAL PUNISHMENT In 1846, the state of Michigan was the very first to abolish Capital Punishment. Now, in 1999, the question of reestablishing Capital Punishment has risen up through a case brought on by the Jenny Jones show. In this case, an innocent homosexual man had to die, because the ... Read More

Seti I: Greatest of Warrior Pharaohs (896 words, 2 pages)

Seti I Although he only ruled for 11 years, according to Cottrell Seti I must be regarded "as one of the greatest of the Warrior Pharaohs". He obtained much distinction as a soldier and administrator, and even dated the years of his reign as renaissance. Kitchin claims Seti's overriding aim ... Read More

Review of Walt Whitman’s Poem When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloomd (1229 words, 2 pages)

English 1302.018 October 11, 2000 Blooming Trinity In the poem When Lilacs Last In The Dooryard Bloomd, by Walt Whitman, three important symbols are introduced. These symbols of a star, the lilac, and a bird exhibit Whitmans transcendentalism and serve as an allusion to Abraham Lincolns life and death. Whitmans ... Read More

Need for Security and Comfort When near Death (2264 words, 3 pages)

So and so wouldnt have wanted you to be upset. those words have echoed in the ears of many, appropriately dressed in black attire, and paying their dues to a loved one, or even just an acquaintance. Whatever the case, most people follow the norms created in their society, in ... Read More

Bauhaus Institution in Post World War I Germany (942 words, 2 pages)

Bauhaus Post World War I Germany set the stage for the most organized art movement in art history. The Bauhaus movement was a reaction to the social changes the Germans were facing. The country had been crushed in the war. Their economy was collapsing. Mobs of unemployed people roamed the ... Read More

Tips on How to Avoid Sharks When Swimming in Shark Waters (565 words, 2 pages)

Sharks are unpredictable, and any time you are in waist-deep ocean waters you are in shark country. Sharks rarely attack people, but a few simple precautions can help you reduce the already slight risk. When in shark waters but no shark is in sight, look out for fins. If you ... Read More

Three Childhood Games, One in Which I Still Play Today (344 words, 1 pages)

As a child, I was no exception. Three games that I especially enjoyed were Freeze Tag, Hide and Seek, and Truth or Dare. When I was little I used to play all three of these games, and today I still play Truth or Dare with my friends. Freeze Tag was ... Read More

A Self-Analysis on How I Depict Art (460 words, 1 pages)

To see a scorned, beaten, and crucified man, lying dead in the arms of his mother is an image, which can inspire overwhelming emotions within the heart of an observer. Yet, for the longest time I've had such difficulty looking at Michelangelo's art in this way. To me, art has ... Read More

Why I love Shooting Basketball Half-Court Shots (806 words, 2 pages)

I love shooting basketball half-court shots. I may sound like I am boasting, and I may sound strange for talking about this skill, but I am very good at shooting half-courters. It is one hundred percent true I love shooting unusual shots while playing basketball. Well, the first time that ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013