StudentShare
Contact Us
Sign In / Sign Up for FREE
Search
Go to advanced search...
Metaphors and Similes Carry the Weight of Their World
8 pages (2000 words) , Download 2 , Research Paper
Free
The Civil war had decimated the south and not made things much better for anyone.... Also, a fine example of a simile that had a great impact on the visualization of the story was when the author compared Desiree to a statue by stating, “She was like a stone image: silent, white, motionless after she placed it there (118).... Scientists have discovered that use of metaphors has a great deal to do with the thought process they labeled cognitive processing (Brandt and Brandt 117-130)....
Preview sample
The Ticking Time Bomb
15 pages (3750 words) , Download 3 , Term Paper
Free
The efficacy of torture is further questioned once tactics of the world war two are analyzed (Sherman, 2010).... n Professor Alan Dershowitz's article in the Darmer text, he goes to great lengths to expound on why terrorism has been successful thus far (Darmer et al, p.... fter analysis of the concepts asserted by professor Dershowitz, it is clear that the professor wants the world to adopt the perception that, there exists no subtle mechanism that can be employed in the effective fight against terrorism....
Preview sample
Policy Debate: Abortion and the Right to Privacy
1 pages (250 words) , Download 2 , Essay
Free
Roe v.... ade in the famous suit paved the way for subsequent discussions on the issue of abortion.... The Supreme Court has in the past made decisions inclined to give the woman the right to end a pregnancy through.... ... ... Lawmakers, on the other hand, have had divergent views on the issues of abortion, arguing that the right to privacy cannot give consent to a murderous act (abortion) (Ginsberg et al....
Preview sample
Difficulties That Women Go Through In America
4 pages (1000 words) , Download 2 , Case Study
Free
This is because her father had joined the white government, as a fighter in the Rhodesian civil war.... On the other hand, women in America do not face the challenges of civil war or racism.... They fight for equality of all women across America (Fuller 56).... n addition, the modes and ways through which women fight for personal justice and equality are different in America and the other areas.... In Linda Kerber's book, women fight for their personal justice and equality through several means....
Preview sample
Sociology and Crime: Juvenile Delinquency
8 pages (2413 words) , Download 2 , Term Paper
Free
Theirs to fight lives the taut battle of tyranny suppression on a land which belongs to another culture.... On the streets I'm just another gangbanger trying to survive the war” (Juvenile Crime OPPOSING VIEWPIONTS, 1997).... Thus, in spite of its theatrical preferences, delinquency among youths is above all a war.... While theirs is a fight that can only be broken down into factors of ‘What Else,' the fight of America knows no enigmatic qualities at all....
Preview sample
The Massacre at Langdale High and Lauras Secret Diary
8 pages (2218 words) , Download 0 , Case Study
Free
This case study "The Massacre at Langdale High and Laura's Secret Diary" discusses the importance of a strong moral support system in an individual's life.... Laura's brother knew of the wrong-doings that the father had been conducting but he turned a blind eye towards it.... ... ... ... The case also reports several times that Laura's mother had an unassertive nature and was dominated by her husband....
Preview sample
The Bill of Rights in My Life
1 pages (553 words) , Download 2 , Personal Statement
Free
Isn't it great that each is given a chance to air grievance and directly participate in the political process?... In the paper 'The Bill of Rights in My Life' the author discusses the issue that the most important impact the Bill of Rights in his life is that like any other citizen in this country, he is enjoying the rights and privileges set forth in the amendments....
Preview sample
Great Minds in Management
5 pages (1250 words) , Download 3 , Assignment
Free
The assignment 'great Minds in Management' concerns the four categories which are learning experiences the author has from this module, what the significant lessons garnered are, and why they are important to him.... great Minds in Management!... It is really interesting to learn how great scholars develop their theories.... For instance, key stakeholders like shareholders are among those who influence the future of a company to a great extent....
Preview sample
The Nature of War and Terrorism in the 20th Century
8 pages (2276 words) , Download 1 , Essay
Free
uring Cold War period, terrorism was the only tactical strategy that was employed by leaders of nationalist insurgencies and revolutionists to fight their enemies (Tsu, 2005).... This paper "The Nature of war and Terrorism in the 20th Century" is purposed to justify that war and terrorism in the 21st century have changed.... To achieve this, the author of this paper will discuss the nature of war and terrorism both in the 20th and 21st centuries....
Preview sample
Americans between 1865 and 1980
9 pages (2382 words) , Download 2 , Research Paper
Free
hen going through this thesis one can observe incidents which occur from end of the American civil war in 1965 to precedential election which brought Republican Ronald Regan to the power in 1980.... ear 1865 symbols a milestone of American history which marks the end of the American civil war which resulted heavy losses to both parties as well as the year which started post war reconstruction.... ight after the end of the civil war government had to find solutions for the status of the ex-slaves which were called as freedmen, loyalty and civil rights of the ex-rebels and the ex-confederate states. ...
Preview sample
First Contact with America
2 pages (500 words) , Download 2 , Essay
Free
This eventually lead to the American war of independence and freed the colonies from British rule.... In the present article, the three regions that were in the first contact with America are mentioned.... Moreover, Europe, Africa, and inhabited Wild America are discussed and the similarities and differences between these regions and America are described....
Preview sample
Twelve O'Clock High
3 pages (750 words) , Download 8 , Essay
Free
Set on an American airbase in England during the Second World war, the movie shows the efforts of an unlucky group of army pilots taking part in a series of daylight attacks into the heart of Nazi controlled European region.... Set on an American airbase in England during the Second World war, the movie shows the efforts of an unlucky group of army pilots taking part in a series of daylight attacks into the heart of Nazi controlled European region....
Preview sample
Oppression of the Blacks
8 pages (2203 words) , Download 3 , Essay
Free
A white dentist who has been loaned by Momma during the great Depression refuses to attend to Maya's rotting tooth.... An ironical twist comes out of this scene because, in as much as she is openly humiliated by the racial behaviors of the white folk, she resorts to laughing away the incidence and this gives her some courage to fight her way out of the racial prejudice.... This scene exposes the role of Momma in contributing to the assertive character of Maya by waging a silent mental and emotional war against these most feared white children....
Preview sample
Does Iran Have the Capability to Block the Strait of Hormuz
22 pages (6063 words) , Download 3 , Essay
Although, there is a different set of argument posed by other schools of thought that even if Iran should accomplish a blockade on the strait it would be partly due to the fact that it would invite intervention from the international powerhouses like the UK, USA, Germany, and other top powerhouses, by using their technological power and military strength can easily resolve the situation within a shorter span of time as it was witnessed during the 1980-88 Iran-Iraq war....
Preview sample
High-Performing Positive Culture
26 pages (6500 words) , Download 3 , Research Paper
This paper seeks to critically analyze the extent to which these factors contribute towards the creating and sustaining a high performing positive or happy culture within an organization.... The paper will begin by probing the meaning of these factors as well as the rationale to practice them.... ...
Preview sample
Did the West Really Win the Cold War
7 pages (2088 words) , Download 2 , Essay
Free
The paper "Did the West Really Win the Cold war?... tells that even as there exists a broad array of factors involved in the Cold war, this essay attempts to develop a perspective on the issue through examining the extent that the West, specifically European nations, to have won the Cold war.... he Winner of the Cold war Introduction ‘Winning the Cold war' is a very debatable principle since it can be understood as a moral excuse for all the defence and foreign policies of the Western administrations — for instance, military involvement in Nicaragua during Reagan's term, a tactic which foresaw perhaps combating and winning a major war and unparalleled budgets for peacetime military (Painter 1999)....
Preview sample
Trend and Pattern of Armed Conflicts since the Cold War
12 pages (3806 words) , Download 2 , Essay
Free
3) of countries suffered from armed conflicts in their internal have led to the increase of vulnerability of these countries towards the great powers.... The paper "Trend and Pattern of Armed Conflicts since the Cold war" discusses that in accordance with Lehti (2003) the development of reconciliation efforts – for resolving armed conflicts internationally – has been made easier since the end of the Cold war.... It is essential to state that the current paper focuses on the examination of the changes in trends and patterns of armed conflicts since the end of the Cold war, i....
Preview sample
International Human Rights Law: Two Courts
3 pages (858 words) , Download 2 , Case Study
In the paper 'International Human Rights Law: Two Courts' the author determines the charges that would be brought against the officer and the agency.... It would be imperative at first to determine whether the case would proceed under a civil or criminal procedure.... ... ... ... The author states that the fact that the party concerned is bringing in charges for murder and huge punitive damages would mean that the charges being brought are criminal charges....
Preview sample
Cultural Homogenization: Analysis of Two Images
8 pages (2000 words) , Download 3 , Essay
Free
The onlooker would always remember this portrait of the great French emperor as a man of action.... Yet they have been united as one force and during the last century ruled much of the known world through conquest and colonization- only relinquishing hold after the Second World war.... And they said the war on Terror and the Clash of Civilizations was different.... This great man would rule France for many years, inciting revolutions and revolts until he was finally banished to the island of Elba, where he died in 1821....
Preview sample
Toward a Gender-Neutral Policy: Protecting the Rights of Men
10 pages (2500 words) , Download 3 , Term Paper
Free
This paper proceeds from the understanding that domestic violence against men represents a far more pervasive problem that is reflected in government policy.... This perspective provides the basis for a discussion of constraints, to strengthen the rights of male domestic violence victims in the U....
Preview sample
Challenges of High-Rise Structures
8 pages (2609 words) , Download 0 , Essay
Free
The regulatory and structural challenges could be great and immense but the rewards derived from such process are so great that the building usually becomes a wonder.... The paper "Challenges of High-Rise Structures" states that building designs are not approved based on their peculiarity but on the integrity of the building to support habitation....
Preview sample
Inland Freight Transport System
6 pages (2747 words) , Download 1 , Assignment
Free
This paper 'Inland Freight Transport System' envisages bringing out the operational challenges faced by the Inland Freight System Operators in Europe as well as in the UK, including the Governmental regulations concerning their licensing, record keeping and other measures.... ... ... ... The author states that the various modes of inland freight systems like rail, highways, and waterways including sea and rivers have an important role to play in the development of an economy....
Preview sample
Impacts of the War on the Human Destinies
5 pages (1250 words) , Download 0 , Book Report/Review
Free
The paper "Impacts of the war on the Human Destinies" discusses the book 'Unbroken: A World war II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption' by Laura Hillenbrand depicted the life story of Louis Zamperini, who took part in appalling events of World war II.... Impacts Of The war On The Human Destinies ... he full name of the book by Laura Hillenbrand sounded “Unbroken: A World war II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption”....
Preview sample
How Did the Communist State Arise and What Kind of Challenge Did It Provide to Liberal Capitalism in the West
6 pages (1500 words) , Download 1 , Research Paper
Free
the great Depression benefited the extreme Right and not the Left, and destroyed the one European communist party which had carried the hopes of Moscow—the KPD.... The "How Did the Communist State Arise and What Kind of Challenge Did It Provide to Liberal Capitalism in the West" paper discusses the rise of the Communist state and the challenges it posed to the laizez faire capitalist societies of the last two centuries....
Preview sample
The Impact of the Euro Since its Launch
19 pages (4750 words) , Download 2 , Dissertation
Free
The effect of large economic shocks like 9/11 incident in the USA, increased oil prices and the Iraq war had their impacts on the other economies of the nation which had an equal impact on the European economies.... he importance gained by the currency in the foreign exchange markets is of a great significance which is the unique advantage resulted from the emergence of the common currency....
Preview sample
Implementing Policy Protects of Homosexual Students
3 pages (1036 words) , Download 2 , Case Study
The GSA Network connects these school- and community-based GSAs to each other and to community resources in order to foster safe environments for student members; educate student members and the school community about homophobia, gender identity, and sexual orientation issues; and fight intolerance, discrimination, harassment, and violence in schools.... When the student fought back, Golden West administrators broke up the fight and led the gay student away in handcuffs....
Preview sample
Court System in England
15 pages (4073 words) , Download 2 , Essay
Free
The paper "Court System in England" states that Magistrate and Crown courts give all the above rights along with the connected rights as detailed above to any defendant without bias or prejudice and it is necessary to reiterate that the defendant rights provisions are available in Britain are impressive....
Preview sample
Winslow Homer compared to Andrew Wyeth
8 pages (2254 words) , Download 1 , Essay
Free
The oil paintings have attracted huge crowds in the modern museums, which preserves the great works of this noble artist. ... They also show a vivid description of American life throughout the post-Civil war period.... ?However, what is mostly seen in Homers paintings is man's harmony with nature is expressed rather than the war.... In this picture, we can see great styles of art employed by the artist that helps us distinguish the foreground, middle ground and background....
Preview sample
African-Americans in Historic Perspective
23 pages (6267 words) , Download 2 , Essay
The paper "African-Americans in Historic Perspective" states that in order to understand the issue of inclusion of African-Americans in American history one needs to briefly look at their present social construct and then trace back their development in history.... .... ... ... Originally recognized as a problem by and for historians themselves in the 1970s, in the 1980s there was an increasing public acknowledgment of, and a sense that something had to be done about, the fragmentation and marginalization of historical studies in schools and the accumulating evidence from tests and surveys that the nation's young people were growing ever more ignorant of American and world history....
Preview sample
Unemployment during the Great Recession
2 pages (500 words) , Download 2 , Assignment
Free
According Unemployment during the great Recession The recession that has been recently experienced by the US has a negative impact on the financial, social and psychological side of every US citizen.... The main area where the recession has caused very heavy damage is the area of employment....
Preview sample
New Glory by Ralph Peters
10 pages (2810 words) , Download 2 , Essay
Free
he next story contends with Muslim theorist Ulug Begh, who was linked to Timur the great.... Poland's thanks was dismemberment n the next century, as rulers of Austria, Russia, and Prussia partitioned its territory, and drove its heroes abroad to fight for freedom elsewhere in Europe or Americas.... If all we want is to fight to bring them to the table to talk our enemy wins because not losing is enough to achieve their aims.... Ralph Peters has written several bestsellers with international settings and prize-winning historical novels on the subject of the American Civil war....
Preview sample
Evacuation Procedures in High-Rise Buildings
7 pages (1982 words) , Download 0 , Term Paper
Free
The paper " Evacuation Procedures in High-Rise Buildings " is a good example of a term paper on sociology.... This section provides a description of the methods and the steps that the researcher followed in order to achieve the goal and objective of the study as highlighted in the introductory part of this dissertation....
Preview sample
British Colonization of Egypt
8 pages (2086 words) , Download 4 , Research Paper
Free
the misfortunes of Egypt under the influence of colonization started with Alexander the great leading the colonization” (Magbanua, 2010, p.... In the war, many people from New Zealand, Australia, and Britain were brought to Cairo.... The Fourteen Points of the US President Wilson after the Second World war gave the Egyptians a hope that they would get freedom from the British rule.... Imperialism, the concept of the domination of one nation over another, herself declined after World war II, on the basis of self-determination for every nation” (Studygroup, n....
Preview sample
History of the World through the Biography of Great Men - Malcolm and Martin Luther King
1 pages (348 words) , Download 3 , Essay
Free
A letter dated 31st July 1963 is sent to MLK by Malcolm emphasizing the need to fight racial discrimination before it ends up into a big explosion.... The paper "History of the World through the Biography of great Men - Malcolm and Martin Luther King" establishes that through the biographies of these two civil activists we conclude that the history of the world is about the biographies of great men.... According to Thomas Carlyle, 'the history of the world is but the biography of great men'....
Preview sample
Analysis of The Challenge of Jesus Written by NT Wright
6 pages (1500 words) , Download 4 , Book Report/Review
Free
From the paper "Analysis of The Challenge of Jesus Written by NT Wright" it is clear that chapter two of the book describes the challenges related to understanding Jesus' message concerning the kingdom.... During His ministry, Jesus declared that God's 'kingdom was a tent'.... .... ... ... The fourth chapter of the book focuses on enlightening readers on 'the crucified messiah'....
Preview sample
Facts Related to the Relationships of Siblings in Light of Authentic Theories
10 pages (2777 words) , Download 1 , Coursework
Free
The studies and questioning based on a common but important topic such as this one are of great importance and gives no spaces for the doubts that the theorists and researchers shared their thoughts and opinions over it.... The studies and questioning based on a common but important topic such as this one is of a great importance and gives no spaces for the doubts that the theorists and researchers shared their thoughts and opinions over it. ... The fact that the topic seems common but still it is of a great importance as it was discussed by some very influential thinkers of old times and is still studied and argued over in many aspects, repeatedly....
Preview sample
The influence of napoleon on the haitian revolution
14 pages (3500 words) , Download 4 , Research Paper
Name Institution Course Instructor Date Napoleon's influence on Haitian Revolution It is one of the most known successful slave rebellion ruled by blacks that took place between the years 1791 to 1804 in the western hemisphere.... It lasted for a period of 12 years.... ... ... ... ‘Haiti' was renamed after the indigenous Arak name....
Preview sample
Chinese Women and Their Problems during the High Qing Era
4 pages (1000 words) , Download 2 , Term Paper
Free
Unanimous agreement exists that education to women has always acted as a great vehicle of social change, though some fundamental outfits which are bent upon keeping the girl-child backward may not agree with this observation.... The sensibilities expressed by various women poets are great historical documents to the time during which these poems were written....
Preview sample
Immigrants and Their Pursuit of the American Dream
16 pages (4266 words) , Download 4 , Essay
Free
If she can conquer her demons, this means that Jamie has a fighting chance to fight his inner battles too.... In Act 1, Scene 1 of Journey into Night, James gets into a fight with Jamie.... From the paper "Immigrants and Their Pursuit of the American Dream" it is clear that generally, successful immigrant stories depict immigrants who did not forsake their native identities and managed to balance their pursuit of happiness and material success....
Preview sample
Theory Separation of Power as Promulgated in the UK Constitution
7 pages (1956 words) , Download 4 , Essay
Free
In short, one can clearly see the transparency, equity and balance of the system, which has given a great degree of the stability to a region full of diverse cultures and people.... In the British law also the theory of separation of power has great importance in the constitution of Britain.... On the other hand, he visited many countries where people enjoyed great freedom and liberty and concluded that their happiness was a result of separation of powers in the government of those countries....
Preview sample
Religion in colonial America
4 pages (1000 words) , Download 3 , Essay
Free
Women also played an important role of transmitting and propagating a new culture - the culture which was focused upon fighting against Britain and providing necessary emotional support to male members of the society to fight against injustices.... While life before revolutionary war was based upon living a typical life where woman was required to focus on the household work, the life during the war was a bit difficult.... Those whose husbands had gone to war were made responsible for taking care of their families, while at the same time doing tasks which were mainly male-oriented....
Preview sample
CRIME THREAT SYNOPSIS
5 pages (1250 words) , Download 2 , Essay
Crime and wrongdoing between one person to another, or one person to a place or thing, will always be a deterrent to a peaceful society.... However, with the passage of time and the introduction of more and more means of technology, crime has evolved to not only encompass crimes that are committed face-to-face, but digitally through the use of electronics....
Preview sample
Civilian Support for the United States Government in the War on Terrorism
5 pages (1506 words) , Download 0 , Essay
Free
Populations in affected countries thus need little persuasion to back governments that promise to fight the malaise by wars on terrorism.... t the international level the US obtained the support of nations that were either victims themselves, or abhorred the use of indiscriminate violence to create fear, thus paving the way to form the ‘Coalition of the Willing' to fight the war.... But, even as the resolve to act against terrorism rapidly gained acceptance, the options that the coalition had were limited to using conventional war machines to fight the foe....
Preview sample
Guide to Self-Mastery by The Fifth Agreement
6 pages (1538 words) , Download 1 , Essay
Free
This essay "Guide to Self-Mastery by The Fifth Agreement" describes a book written by Don .... .... Ruiz, and Don .... .... Ruiz.... This book is written keeping the importance of truth in mind and how incorporating truth in life can bring a positive change within oneself and moreover society.... From this work, it is clear that our life is based on primarily one value that is TRUTH....
Preview sample
World War II and the Role of Women
5 pages (1250 words) , Download 2 , Research Paper
Free
“As women found themselves on more equal footing with men in the work place and as partners on the homefront, they used their new public roles to fight for legal equality” (Babb 52).... The author concludes that World war II opened new grounds for women.... World war II can be regarded as a turning point in transforming the roles of women that were previously assigned to them.... Women were able to exercise their liberty World war II and the Role of Women ...
Preview sample
Personal Ethics
4 pages (1000 words) , Download 3 , Research Paper
Personal values, morals and ethics are often tied together and it is always important for an individual to actually develop and maintain a set of values and morals which can allow him or her to live an ethical life.... Living an ethical life, therefore, should be a part of both our.... ... ... Human character is based upon committing moral actions and is duty-driven....
Preview sample
Propaganda of Big Tobacco Companies
36 pages (9000 words) , Download 4 , Case Study
From the paper "Propaganda of Big Tobacco Companies" it is clear that Tobacco companies have routinely researched the smoking habits of teenagers and competed vigorously with each other to design products and their accompanying marketing strategies to ensnare a segment of the youth smoking market....
Preview sample
What an Amazing Person
2 pages (722 words) , Download 38 , Essay
Free
Impressive though his frequent visits to the great city of London are, I am yet more amazed by his sharp mind and ability to give accurate information even in a drunken state.... He also mentioned Sheik Hamad, the president of Qatar; and Hamad Bin Jassim, the minister of foreign affairs of Qatar and how great were they in the political world.... Seeing that I was sneezing when conversing with him, he gave me the name of great medicine.... And when I used it, it really worked wonders for my cold and cough and I felt great the next day....
Preview sample
Politics of Transgendered People and Human Rights
6 pages (1884 words) , Download 1 , Coursework
Free
"Politics of Transgendered People and Human Rights" argues that transgendered people face challenges in everyday life and benefits in being in their preferred sexual orientation state.... They also face challenges in light of the condition when it comes to identifying with their preferred gender....
Preview sample
The Local Children's Charity
8 pages (2236 words) , Download 2 , Case Study
Free
great Britain: Elsevier Ltd.... great Britain: pg.... great Britain: Brendan George.... he last W represents the strategy of making the event a success (fight, 2006).... The paper 'The Local Children's Charity' presents successful event management which is dependent on successful planning and implementation of plans....
Preview sample
11551 - 11600 results of 341112 items
We use cookies to create the best experience for you. Keep on browsing if you are OK with that, or find out how to manage cookies.
Contact Us