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Hamilton and the Nine-Hour Movement, 1872, 2002.
Examines the Nine-Hour Movement with emphasis on its leading community, Hamilton in Canada.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 13 sources, £ 63.95
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This paper places the Hamilton working class in a socio-economic context and then outlines the failed course of the Nine-Hour Movement. It extensively analyzes the mixed but clearly influential long-term consequences of the Nine-Hour Movement.
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Learn Programming in 24 Hours, 2007.
This paper discusses the book "Sam's Teach Yourself Visual Basic in 24 Hours" that claims to teach complex programming skills in 24 hours.
2,755 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 58.95
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The paper challenges the assumption that the Visual Basic self-help book can teach some of the most complex programming skills in a short 24 hours. The paper discusses the major drawbacks of this book, including the faulty assumption that each chapter is just one hour, the fact that it doesn't go into great enough depth on advanced functions and that there is nothing on data integration or XML. The paper explains that this book needs to be at least four books in a series, but the publisher wanted to drive up the perceived value to the reader and therefore the price of the book. The "Teach Yourself in 24 Hours" has alluring and broad market potential. The paper concludes that the book should be called "Mastering Visual Basic" instead and the key points on programming and integration should be included.
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24 Hours Assumes The Perfect Storm for Learning
The book's Most Major Flaws
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"Even the most advanced students who are ready for tackling this book would take at least a week's worth of accumulated time testing, verifying, and learning the concepts of the book. When the publishers state learning the subject in 24 hours, they are only speaking of time-on-task, not the ability to comprehend and use the insights gained.
"If this sounds like the publishers are over-committing and under-delivering, they are. It may take an accumulated time of 24 hours to read the book, yet comprehending and applying the complex concepts of this book will take at a minimum days for the most advanced students, to weeks for those just learning a programming language."
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Madison and Hamilton, 1993.
Discusses the views of James Madison and Alexander Hamilton in defense of the Constitution and the Federal form of government, also discussing the later disagreements between Madison and Hamilton over greater centralization.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, £ 22.95
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"Liberalism and republicanism were both involved in the creation of the American government and the development of the Constitution that would be the framework for that government, and the two approaches were discussed, compared, and argued in the debate between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists. The basic issue both faced was the ratification of the Constitution, with the Federalists supporting this document and the federal form of government it would represent and the Anti-Federalists opposing the document and the underlying philosophy. Yet, ultimately, both points of view were represented in some degree in the final document and in the government it created. The Federalist Papers were written by Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison as a defense of the developing Constitution. Madison and Hamilton were clearly allies in this endeavor, but ..."
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"Alexander Hamilton" by Steven O'Brien, 1991.
This paper discusses the life of Alexander Hamilton, based on the book, "Alexander Hamilton" by Steven O'Brien.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, £ 33.95
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"The purpose of this paper is to discuss various details about the life of Alexander Hamilton, based on information provided by the book, "Alexander Hamilton", by Steven O'Brien.
Alexander Hamilton was born in the British West Indies to James Hamilton and Rachel Lavien, who, because of an earlier divorce decree, had been forbidden to remarry. This made Alexander illegitimate, a fact he never forgot and which many think was the driving force in his later will to succeed.
James Hamilton tried to be successful at family life for several years, until 1766, when he left his wife and children on the island of St. Croix, never to return again. Apparently, as an adult Hamilton very seldom said anything about his parents, although he referred more often to his father than his mother. In later life the two of them resumed communications, but their ... "
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A Comparison of "The Hours" and "Mrs Dalloway", 2006.
An analysis of the likeness and diversity between "The Hours", by Michael Cunningham, and "Mrs Dalloway", by Virginia Woolf.
1,619 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 37.95
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This paper analyzes the similarities and differences between Virginia Woolf's "Mrs Dalloway" and Michael Cunningham's "The Hours". The paper explains that in the elements of content, narrative technique, and imagery, there are many examples of dependence and independence between the two texts. The writer suggests that the structure of the novel, more specifically, formal chapter divisions, is one example of where "The Hours" can be seen as an independent novel without influence from "Mrs. Dalloway". The writer also looks at one of the most recognised elements of "Mrs. Dalloway" - Woolf's utilisation of 'stream of consciousness'. The writer concludes that what is most apparent from this analysis is that although "The Hours" can be read as a stand-alone novel, the significance of many of the elements of "The Hours" cannot be truly appreciated without the context and comparison provided for it by "Mrs. Dalloway".
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"Mrs. Dalloway was written by Virginia Woolf in the 1920's, and since this time has been rewritten on numerous occasions, in various forms. In 1999, Michael Cunningham wrote The Hours, a Pulitzer Prize winning novel that reignited interest in Mrs. Dalloway. Although a prior knowledge of Mrs. Dalloway is not essential to a reading of Michael Cunningham's The Hours, Spengler argues that it is the invitation to find the similarities and differences between the two novels that entices the reader to view both texts (75)."
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Hamilton, 2005.
An examination of the positive and negative aspects of living in the city of Hamilton today.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, £ 18.95
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This paper examines the city of Hamilton, noting that the city of Hamilton is known as the Steel City, though this designation ties the city to a past that may no longer exist and may give the wrong impression of what the city represents today. The paper examines Hamilton from various points of view and a picture of the community emerges that shows that the city is not that unusual and features both positives and negatives for those living there.
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"The city of Hamilton is known as the "Steel City," though this designation ties the city to a past that may no longer exist and may give the wrong impression of what the city represents today. Hamilton, like a great many cities, relies heavily on tourism for a portion of its income and seeks to promote itself as a tourist destination through its website, various local organizations, and advertising, but tourism also does not really define the city completely. Hamilton has been examined from various points of view, and a picture of the community emerges that shows that the city is not that unusual and features both positives and negatives for those living there."
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"The Hours" in Book and Film, 2004.
An examination and comparison of the work, "The Hours", in novel and film form.
1,050 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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This paper discusses and analyzes the book, "The Hours", by Michael Cunningham, and the film, "The Hours", directed by Stephen Daldry. Specifically, it compares and contrasts the novel to the film adaptation and discusses whether the film succeeds in retaining the integrity of Cunningham's novel. "The Hours" is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel adapted to the screen by writer David Hare.
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"Michael Cunningham's book follows a day in the lives of three women, while chronicling the last days of writer Virginia Woolf. One of the characters' stories, Clarissa Vaughn's, closely parallels the story of Clarissa Dalloway in Woolf's novel, "Mrs. Dalloway," and throughout the book, Woolf is writing "Mrs. Dalloway" while the other characters live their lives, always somehow in relation to "Mrs. Dalloway." The book is difficult to read in spots, and the language is often stilted and reminiscent of the early 20th century, and relies a bit too heavily on quotes from the original "Mrs. Dalloway." However, even if the book follows the lives of each woman in jumpy scenes, they are still quite specifically notated, which adds to the understanding of the novel, but the film jumps from scene to scene between the women, sometimes leaving the viewer disjointed and confused, especially if they have not read the novel."
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Kate Chopin's "Story of an Hour", 2008.
An analysis of Kate Chopin's "The Story of an Hour", described as a story of repression and a chance of freedom.
1,168 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 28.95
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This paper analyzes "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin. The paper relates that story is about the experience of Louise Mallard, a woman with heart trouble, immediately after receiving news of her husband's death. The paper comments that unlike the expected reaction, Louise has a moment of relief realizing the freedom she now has, which were taken from her by an unhappy marriage. The paper comments that all the events of the story take place within an hour in Louise's home. In the final minutes of the hour, Louise is shocked to see her husband walking through the front door alive, which causes her to have a heart attack and die. While her family believes she had a heart attack because she was overjoyed, the author leads us to conclude the heart attack was actually caused by her realization that the freedom she looked forward too was no longer a reality. The paper relates Kate Chopin's description of what the main character feels and sees and shows us how this is possible.
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"There may be several explanations given as to why Mrs. Mallard reaction caused her death. What was the real reason she had a heart attack? The "obvious" and probably the easiest answer is simply that she was shocked as if she had seen a ghost. We can go a simple step beyond that and say that a wife who realizes her husband is alive after the thought of his death is filled with such a joy that a troubled heart could not handle. Both of these reasons are very possible, yet the details of this hour suggest there is a different reason for Louise's heart attack. The narrative reveals in several ways that her husband's death was a positive turn in her life that she was actually excited about. Once she saw her husband alive, it destroyed her future of freedom and happiness she had looked so forward to, which her heart could not handle."
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Flexibility of Employee Work Hours, 2001.
A discussion regarding how employers currently treat their employees with respect to working hours and family life with specific statistical references.
1,490 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 5 sources, £ 35.95
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In this paper the author addresses the issue of how the work environment, particularly in large companies, can meet the demands of family life. He looks at the different areas that people work in and assesses how accommodating employers are to the needs of the employees with specific reference to flexible working hours. The author also looks at how employers treat employees returning to work after maternity leave and allowing parents to attend to children during regular working hours. The author then moves on to discuss stress levels at work and how this directly relates to hours worked and time that the employee can spend with the family.
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?However, despite the fact that today's work/life movement has its roots in dependent care, the percentage of companies that provide assistance for dependent care remains remarkably low. For example, only half (50%) have set up pre-tax accounts that help employees set aside money for child care or elder care expenses. One-third (36%) provide employees with information that help them locate child care in their communities. As we might expect, less than 1 of every 10 workplaces either has a child care center at or near the work site (9%) or helps defray some of the costs of child care (9%).?
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Alexander Hamilton, 2006.
This paper details the life and political career of Alexander Hamilton, one the most influential founding fathers of the United States.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 52.95
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This paper examines the life of Alexander Hamilton, the first secretary of the treasury who placed the U.S. on a firm financial footing. Hamilton was a decisive man of action who fought in the battles around New York in 1775 and whose zeal and organizing ability brought him to George Washington's attention which led to a commission as colonel in the Continental Army. This paper contains dates and detailed historical facts pertaining to Hamilton's political and military career.
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"Hamilton's basic plan of government consisted of two legislatures, comprised by an assembly directly elected by the people to a three year term, and a senate, chosen by electors from senatorial districts to serve based upon merit, or good behavior. In addition to the aforementioned legislative bodies, there would be a Judiciary, consisting of twelve justices who would also serve based upon merit. This judiciary would have both original and appellate jurisdictions."
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Alexander Hamilton and the Federalist Party, 2007.
An analysis of the formation of the Federalist Party under Alexander Hamilton and their contribution to American politics.
2,018 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 45.95
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This paper looks at Alexander Hamilton, whose fiery personality, keen intellect, and innovative political and financial ideas helped to shape the early government of America. The paper discusses how Hamilton not only contributed here and there, but was a founder of the Federalist Party, one of the first political groups of the young America and how both the party and Hamilton played significant roles in forming the laws and doctrines, which are the back bone of the American government.
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"It is of some interest to note that Hamilton's life did not begin in England nor did it start in the soon to be America. It began in the British Virgin Islands, more accurately on the island of Nevis located on the Leeward Islands. (Mitchell 2) His mother was Rachael Fawcett, a spirited woman whose first marriage was to a man named John Larven. She had attempted to divorce him but there is some debate on if he went through with the legal motions for it or not. (Mitchell 3-4) After the alleged divorce she married a young Scotsman by the name of James Hamilton, the father of Alexander Hamilton. There is much debate over the legitimacy of Alexander and his brother James due to the fact that their parent's marriage may not have been legal. (Mitchell 4-10) At the young age of around ten or eleven Alexander and his family moved to the island of St.Croix where he would live until the age of seventeen when he would be sent to America for education. "
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"The Book of Hours", 2002.
This paper charts the background of the medieval bestseller, the illuminated and illustrated "Book of Hours" and measures its worth as social status indicators.
2,425 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 53.95
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This paper explores the phenomena of perhaps the first European best sellers. The medieval "Book of Hours" was the first book to reach the bookcases of the people. Fundamentally a religious primer, the sumptuously illustrated and illuminated "Book of Hours" served to both reinforce the spiritual wealth of the noble classes and to act as an indicator of personal wealth. This paper examines how the demise of the "Book of Hours" was tolled by the automated printing press, thus giving weight to the idea that the Middle Ages laid great store in the opulent, the visual and the aesthetically precious.
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"Modern man lives in a world where the word is king. Information, both fiction and non-fiction reaches its audience in a growing number of formats. Our libraries are full of printed, cloth-bound books which share space with paperbacks and jostle for attention with computer monitors offering the wealth of the internet to interested surfers. People read paperbacks on the train, plane and in their lunch breaks. Our newspapers bristle with world events, humor, fashion, religion and ?How-To? articles. Information is there for the taking. Medieval man, however, had far fewer media options with which to avail himself. His sources were scarce. He may have learnt news and skills from his neighbor. He may have gained an insight into religious expectations from sculpted Tympana and church friezes. Middle Age man?s options were limited due to the scarcity and cost of the written word. For these were the days before the printing press, when books were handmade; each one painstakingly lettered by a calligraphist, with possible illustrations, marginalia and ?illuminations.? These were the days when books were the province of the wealthy. It was into this arena that the Books of Hours was born. For the noble classes, the ownership of such a volume satisfied not only a laity desire for spiritual fulfillment, but also an opportunity to display conspicuous proof of the owner?s social status."
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"The Story of an Hour", 2007.
This paper discusses the main protagonist, Mrs. Mallard, in "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin.
801 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 20.95
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The paper discusses how "The Story of an Hour" tells about the final hour of a repressed woman's life. The paper portrays Louise Mallard's range of emotions in a span of an hour upon hearing about her husband's alleged death and then her shock and disappointment that he was actually still alive. The paper shows how she was a repressed woman who followed the dictates of her husband and of society too.
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"The story is about a woman with heart ailment who heard the news of her husband's death from her sister Josephine and his husband's friend, Richards. Josephine broke the news to her very gently because of her sensitive condition. Unlike other women who were in denial and having difficulty accepting the news upon hearing about their husbands' death, Mrs. Mallard accepted the news about her husband's death very graciously. She wept to her sister right away and locked herself up in her room after her grievance."
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Visiting Hours in the Intensive Care Unit, 2007.
This paper describes the pros and cons of open versus closed visiting hours in the intensive care unit.
2,736 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 7 sources, APA, £ 58.95
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This paper, written from the perspective of a nursing practitioner, examines the issue of open versus closed visiting hours in the intensive care unit. The author explores these questions from the perspective of a quality care issue as well as a culturally competent care issue. The author summizes that open visiting hours in the intensive care unit can cause more strain on the patient and the staff than is good for either to experience.
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"Confounding and complicating factors in the study include the relative selectivity of the patients, and the fact it was a single center trial, which reduces the degree of generalization of the results. What should be noted in the authors favor however is that the study was indeed a pilot and used more scientific methods than had previously been done to examine the true effect on the patient. What cannot be judged from this survey is what the effect of the rotating sequences had on the staff. It is noted that the staff were not allowed to know which sequence was being used until the new period began. It is also interesting to note that the ICU did not accept any new patients in the last week of the two month period in order to prevent overlap of patients in different visiting cycles, and that the ICU was closed for 4 days between each cycle to allow a cleaning and disinfecting. This unusual procedure may have had a confounding effect on the rate of infection as well."
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