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"Why America Slept", 2005.
This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the book, "Why America Slept: The Failure to Prevent 9/11", by Gerald Posner.
996 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 24.95
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This paper contains a review of the book, along with a brief recommendation. "Why America Slept" is a chilling account of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. It explains that the book discusses why the terrorist attacks happened and how America could have prevented them.
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"Some of the book is difficult to read because it seems that such bungling went on between American agencies that nothing concrete could get done. The CIA and the FBI both had information on terrorist groups operating in and outside the U.S., but were so busy trying to gain power themselves, they fought against each other and refused to share information. Posner notes that this internal feuding only helped the terrorists, many of whom slipped into the country while security was low, and agencies were not passing information about suspected terrorists between each other (Posner 23). This is not only distressing, it is difficult to read, and know that childish feuding between agencies was allowed to continue, and that is was a threat to national security."
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A Review of 'At Dawn We Slept', 2006.
A review and discussion of the book 'At Dawn We Slept: The Untold Story of Pearl Harbor' by Gordon Prange.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, £ 30.95
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This paper reviews the book 'At Dawn We Slept: The Untold Story of Pearl Harbor' written by Gordon Prange and published in 1991 by Penguin. According to the paper, this book is widely considered to be the definitive account of the Japanese attack on the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The reasons for this being that it examines in unprecedented detail Japanese motivations and plans for the destruction of the U.S. Pacific Fleet as well as the American intelligence failures that significantly contributed to the devastating success of Japan's dawn attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
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Gender in "Rip van Winkle, 2002.
Examines the gender roles in Washington Irving's "Rip van Winkle" about a man who slept through the American Revolution.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, £ 18.95
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In the classic tale "Rip van Winkle" by Washington Irving, the story of a man that sleeps through the American Revolutionary War is presented. Yet while the story is intended to be a work of humor, Irving also works to present the war of the sexes as manifest in the conflict between the character of Rip van Winkle and the various female characters that van Winkle encounters within the story. This paper investigates the gender roles in this story.
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Jesus and the Fishing Boat, 2008.
This paper discusses Jesus and the discovery of a 27-foot fishing boat dating back to the first century B.C., concentrating on the concept of the Sea of Galilee.
1,912 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 8 sources, APA, £ 42.95
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This research paper focuses on the 27-foot fishing boat from the first century BC found in the Sea of Galilee that is believed to be connected to the historical Jesus. The paper relates that the topic is linked to the ideas surrounding the historical Jesus, his life, activities, involvements, relationships, and view. The paper further relates that the information it contains also describes the artifact and looks at how and where it was discovered. The writer concludes that without the Sea of Galilee, used as an allegory in many of the parables of Jesus, these stories might have been much more difficult for the disciples to understand however, the references to the Sea of Galilee and specifically to the fishermen's trade lends comprehension to many of the sayings of Jesus, that otherwise would have been more difficult for the people of that time to discern and comprehend.
Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Was This The boat That Jesus Sat, Slept and Taught In?
The Fishing Economy & The Sea of Galilee
The Historical Jesus
Jesus was a Fisher of Men
Why the Sea of Galilee?
Summary & Conclusion
From the Paper
"In many ways, the Sea of Galilee is centric to the life and story of the historical Jesus as he called several of his disciples from the shorelines of the Sea of Galilee and they followed him without question. The Sea of Galilee was an important part of the economy in this area of the world during the time that Jesus walked upon the earth and fishing was an important livelihood as well as being important insofar as the food market in this area of the world. Jesus used the symbolism of the fish in many of his teachings, parables and sermons. In fact, the Christian symbol known as the Ichthus is the symbol of a fish, and it is know that during time of Christian persecution following the life, crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus that when two Christians would meet they would identify themselves one to the other by one tracing half of the fish symbol in the sand with his foot, and the other, if a Christian, would then trace the other half of the symbol in the sand with his foot thus completing the symbolic 'Ichthus' and both would know that they were in the company of another Christian and that it was safe to talk about Jesus and his ministry."
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Boots Group, 2005.
A case study analysis of Boots Group plc's international business venture in Japan.
2,452 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 12 sources, MLA, £ 51.95
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This paper analyzes the entry of Boots Group plc into the Japanese market. It analyzes the market and industry factors that largely impact a company's decision to enter and succeed in global business. It then presents examples from the Boots case and contrasts these with other companies. The paper comments on Boots Group plc's market entry strategy and the specific market and industry factors were considered.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Background
Boots Group plc
Boots MC (BMC)
Japanese Market for Boots
Situational Analysis of Market and Industry Factors
SLEPT Analysis
a. Political
b. Economic
c. Social/Cultural
d. Technological
e. Legal
Porter's Five Forces Industry Analysis
SWOT Analysis
Analysis on Market Entry Decision
Strategic Direction
Strategic Options
Conclusion
From the Paper
"As observed, the condition in the Japanese market is favourable for Boots. Its joint venture with Mitsubishi Corporation was a sensible move as Mitsubishi Corporation provided Boots the essential local market knowledge (Wakabayashi, 2001) and credible influence (Japanese Face of Boots). Mitsubishi Corporation, being one of Japan's largest and oldest trading houses (Paliwoda and Thomas, 1998) had the clout to help Boots secure strategic locations in the posh Tokyo districts. Furthermore, Mitsubishi has the government and legal contacts that Boots requires to import its products. (Japanese Face of Boots)"
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Mental Illness, 2002.
An insight into the history, diagnosis and treatment of mental illness.
1,804 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 40.95
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This paper examines the history of mental illness from the earliest colonial times, when it was believed that mental illness was caused by the baby being born under a full moon or having slept in moonlight to the medical prognoses and classification of different disorders today. It discusses the attitudes and diagnoses of mental illness over the past couple of centuries and the development of treatment. It evaluates whether genetics or physical environmental damage are the sole cause of mental illness and how researchers now believe that nature and nurture work together and that causes of mental illness will never be boiled down to one gene or a set of genes.
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"The last decade of the 20th century brought an explosion of knowledge regarding the causes of mental illness. Improvements in ability to make images of the brain as well as genetic research coming out of the Human Genome Project are forcing mental health experts to take a fresh look at the causes of mental illness. This new information also has treatment implications. Where previously, all mental illness was viewed as faulty emotional and psychological development, evidence is now emerging that many forms of mental illness may have a strong genetic component. People with the genes for a mental illness might or might not develop it depending on what happened to them in their lives, so in this model, mental illness still is somewhat environmentally based, but the physical evidence for mental illness is mounting."
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Insomnia, 2002.
Offers a psychological perspective of this sleeping disorder.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 4 sources, £ 36.95
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Insomnia, the most common sleep complaint, is the feeling of not having slept well or long enough. Common problems are sleeping too little, difficulty falling asleep (taking more than 30-45 minutes), awakening frequently during the night, or waking up early and being unable to get back to sleep. Age-related changes contribute to one's ability to sleep continuously and soundly. Many older adults have problems sleeping. With advancing age, some people switch to shorter nights and some to longer ones.
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Frank Sinatra, 2002.
A biography of the life and career of the legend Frank Sinatra.
3,686 words (approx. 14.7 pages), 15 sources, MLA, £ 70.95
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This paper outlines the life story of the entertainer Frank Sinatra also known affectionately as Ol? Blue Eyes and respectfully Chairman of the Board. It discusses how, for a first-generation Italian-American, Frank Sinatra surpassed all expectations he or his family ever had. He literally climbed to the top of the mountain of success and stayed there and even after death, he is revered. It examines some of the stories surrounding his connections to the Mafia and how he palled around with Presidents, slept with their wives, bedded practically every female star in Hollywood, had a recording career that fills a book, won an Oscar, fought for civil rights before it was a popular cause ,and helped countless people financially. It describes how he?s been known as an angel of mercy, rescuing people from life and death situations and also as a brute as well, sending guys to beat up someone who fell in his disfavor. It?s difficult at times to tell truth from fiction regarding Frank Sinatra. Nevertheless, one thing is certain, an absolute fact, Sinatra is a legend.
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"Born Francis Albert Sinatra on December 12, 1915, in Hoboken, New Jersey, he was the only child of Dolly and Anthony Martin Sinatra. He worked for the Jersey Observer unloading trucks during his teenage years (Sinatra pg). He soon became of copy boy and had aspirations of becoming a journalist. When the editor told him that copy boys ?don?t know enough to be reporters,? Sinatra promptly enrolled in secretarial school, studying English, typing and shorthand (Sinatra pg). "
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