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"October Sky", 2002.
A look at the effect of technological change on history through a review of Homer Hickam's memoir "October Sky".
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, £ 30.95
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This paper evaluates to what extent technological changes shape history. The author discusses Homer Hickam's memoir "October Sky", and cites specific elements from Hickam's story to support his position that history is profoundly affected by technological change.
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October Sky, 2007.
This paper discusses the perils and rewards of non conformity in the book 'October Sky' by Homer Hickman.
884 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 21.95
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In this essay, the writer explains that in the small, West Virginia coal mining town of Homer Hickman's novel "October Sky", most of the people of the town aspire to be equally as uniform in their interests and talents as the black spheres of coal harvested from the town's mines. The writer maintains that the book is testimony to the fact that no individual exists in isolation and the positive reinforcement of like-minded individuals is important. The writer points out that the book pays homage to the bravery of the miners, and to their wives who must say farewell to them, every time they leave for work. However, the writer concludes that community sentiment must not become stifling, and like the scientific community of the school, the influence of other people must spur on achievement, rather than stymie it into accepted, outmoded norms and roles.
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"Part of the credit for Homer's eventual, future success in science may be credited to his teachers. Even today, many educators complain that it is difficult to encourage young women to defy gender stereotypes explore their interest in the sciences. How much more so in 1957, when the book is set! One of Homer's favorite teachers, Miss Riley has defied all expectations and become a female science instructor. She encourages her ambitious pupils to similarly challenge all existing paradigms of what life for a young, intelligent boy in Coalwood should resemble. Miss Riley is in charge of the science projects at the school, and encourages Homer and his friends to shoot for the moon, no pun intended, when they work upon their ambitious rocket projects at school, and for the science fair."
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The Great October Russia Revolution, 2005.
This paper explains that the great October Russian Revolution of 1917 would best be called the October "Riot".
1,070 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 26.95
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This paper relates that documentation has been found indicating that the great October Revolution of Russian history was nothing more or less than a bloody riot with some, but not many, murders in the fighting plus a great deal of raping and pillaging of the privileged class. The author points out that it was in February, 1917, that the people, particularly of Moscow and the army, seized power in a bloodless coup and put into place a totally ineffective "Provisional Government" forcing Czar Nicholas to abdicate the throne. The paper states that the main problem among the Social Democratic Party was that the two men leading the two main factions of the party vehemently disliked one another; Ulyanov and his faction the Bolsheviks was slightly the larger faction and Trotsky's Mensheviks were of the educated middle ground and a definite minority of the party.
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"Back in 1898, using the Manifesto of Karl Marx, the much-acclaimed German philosopher and firm believer in the "Dictatorship of the Proletariat," two men one Vladimir Ilich Ulyanov and the other Leon Trotsky along with many others formed the Political Party known as the Social Democratic Party. This party whose main goal, actually their sole goal, was to bring as much pressure to bear as possible upon the Crown in an unsuccessful effort to gain some semblance of social justice for the masses. This they did by means of every sort of act of civil disobedience they could think of for the people to engage in such as general strikes, specific strikes, create unrest within the military and any other disruptive acts of opportunity that presented themselves."
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Russian Revolution of October 1917, 2006.
This paper examines the causes and effects of Lenin's Russian October Revolution of 1917.
2,270 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 49.95
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This paper explains that the October Revolution of 1917 was an event that was the culmination of many years of discontent. The author points out that, although it is seen as the major revolution which changed Russia into a socialist country and brought widespread changes to Russia, it was an anti-climactic event that was really the result of many other revolts and uprisings which took place beforehand. The paper relates that, while the October Revolution was not the February Revolution which Lenin hoped for in terms of massive support and uprising by the peasantry, it was a calculated and successful taking over of the government by the Bolsheviks. However, it was not effective in bringing relief to the peasantry because political dissent among the Mensheviks and Bolsheviks ended up in another bloody civil war.
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"Although most Russians welcomed the end of autocracy; that was the only point on which they agreed. The provisional government had little popular support, and its authority was limited by the Petrograd workers' and soldiers' soviet, which controlled the troops, communications, and transport. The Petrograd Soviet furthered the military breakdown by establishing soldiers' committees throughout the army and making officership elective. Disagreement in the provisional government set the stage for the arrival of Vladimir Lenin who returned to Russia from exile along with other revolutionaries who were exiled by the aristocratic government."
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Tom Clancy's "The Hunt for Red October", 2008.
A summary and critique of Tom Clancy's popular novel "The Hunt for Red October", a Jack Ryan spy mystery.
840 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 1 source, APA, £ 20.95
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This paper explains that Tom Clancy's "The Hunt for Red October" is a fictionalized version of actual defections in the Soviet navy in the 60s and the 70s. The plot enables the reader to dwell deeply into the thoughts of the main character, Capt. Marko Ramius, and to see a man putting his life in jeopardy just to leave a system he found corrupt and insatiable. The author believes that the novel is well-written and brings the reader to the height of thrill as the pace builds up, ebbs a bit and then goes through a roller coaster ride to the end. The paper concludes that, for the military buff, "Red October" is a cornucopia of military, especially naval, trivia that tests an individual's knowledge of military and naval tactics.
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"Marko Ramius was a man at the peak of his career. He has risen to the rank of Captain in the Soviet Navy and commanded one of Mother Russia's submarines, but not just any submarine. He is the commander of the revolutionary Typhoon-class submarine, the Red October. What makes the Red October unique is its stealth propulsion system supposedly undetectable by sonar. Despite Ramius career success, he is a man thorn between duty to the Soviet Union and scorn for the society he belonged to since his wife died recently due to the incompetence of a Soviet doctor - drunk while performing his duties. To make matters worse, he could not accost the inutile doctor because of his connections to the Soviet Politburo - he is the son of one of the top-ranking leaders."
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Tom Clancy?s ?Hunt for Red October?, 2005.
This paper discusses Tom Clancy's "The Hunt for Red October", a Cold War novel about an east-west submarine intrigue and confrontation, published in 1984.
1,945 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 42.95
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This paper explains that Tom Clancy's "Hunt for Red October"
is first and foremost an exciting story in the 'techno-thriller' genre, focusing on the revolutionary submarine 'Red October' and the high-tech military confrontations brought about by the planned defection of its commander and his officers; however, beyond this level it is a patriotic, flag-waving book with its feet firmly set on the western U.S.side of the Cold War. The author points out that the depiction of the Soviet Union is straightforward -- 'the evil empire' -- representing the U.S.S.R. simultaneously as backward, primitive and inefficient and as technologically-advanced, all-powerful and threatening. The paper states that the message is clear; whatever the ideological basis of the conflict between western freedom and eastern tyranny, the final argument for the superiority of the west lays in its promise of comfort, wealth and limitless entertainment.
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"The fact that Ramius is a Lithuanian gives Clancy the opportunity to enlarge on the unhappy relationship between the Lithuanians and their Soviet masters. Its is clear throughout the book that the relationship between the Soviet Union and her allies is that of imperial power and subject peoples - and, furthermore, that it is full of resentment and mistrust. Petrov, medical officer on the 'Red October', 'didn't trust the [East] Germans, Marxists or not' (158); Cuba is seen as by the enlisted men as a paradise of beaches and beautiful women, but Ramius and the other officers know differently and regard the 'fraternal socialist comrades' on the 'beautiful island of Cuba' with contempt (25); the Poles are suspected of tricking their Soviet 'allies' (314-5). On the western side, the relationship between the United States and her chief ally, Great Britain, is very different."
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Tom Clancy's "The Hunt for Red October", 2006.
An analysis of Tom Clancy's "The Hunt for Red October".
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, £ 18.95
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This paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes Tom Clancy's novel, "The Hunt for Red October", with particular focus on the character of Ryan. The paper explains that it is Ryan who makes the realization that Ramius is not a rogue Russian that wants to attack the American mainland but is actually defecting to America. This sets the tension that is crucial to realizing that Ryan holds a very small yet important part in this story. By actually convincing the government and the majority of the US Navy that he comes into contact with, Ryan is a real heroic character that keeps the story interesting through his command of information.
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"Jack Ryan is the main character in this novel, as he clearly has the expertise to understand why Marko Ramius wants to defect with his the new silent submarine proto type. He is an experienced military operative, and now works with high level issues of espionage and national security. In many ways, Jack wears a typical suit and tie, but since he usually has to work in a clandestine manner as the commander of the navy vessel is often "leaving Ryan standing there in his flight suit, holding his bag and feeling stupid (Clancy, 1992, p.138). In this manner, Ryan takes on a variety of different identities as a naval officer to help keep his true identity a secret from possible enemies within intelligence operations."
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The February and October Revolutions, 2002.
This paper describes the Russian Revolution and its major causes.
975 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 0 sources, £ 24.95
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This paper describes the causes of the February and October Revolutions of 1917 including: World War I , the social discontent of the Russian peasantry and poor government and leadership.
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"The February Revolution?s causes can fall under the three main sections: World War I, peasant reaction to social conditions, and poor government and leadership. World War I was the most evident and serious of the causes. The beginning of World War I caused ?a public surge of patriotic enthusiasm? (37), but alas this enthusiasm could not withstand the many consequences of the war. Firstly the ?Russian Army suffered crushing defeats and loses?? (37), which could only cause patriotic morale to dwindle the more they kept losing. These constant-crushing blows took a number of soldier?s lives, which also meant a significant lose in the number of peasants because they made up a significant amount of the infantry, as a result of the implemented draft. This, to say the least, did not make the peasants and soldiers very pleased. The soldiers discontent was justified; they were not getting the equipment they needed, because most of the manpower was on the field and Russia was late to industrialize. This lack of equipment and technology cost the lives of many Russian troops. "
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"October Light" ( John Gardner ), "The Floating Opera" ( John Barth ) & "The Counterlife" ( Philip Roth ), 1994.
Compares protagonists & the way three novels deal with reality, life, death & suicide.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 3 sources, £ 44.95
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"This study will describe and compare the main characters in John Gardner's October Light, John Barth's The Floating Opera, and Philip Roth's The Counterlife. The study will consider the ways the protagonists in these novels deal with reality, life, death and suicide. Essentially, the study will argue that, despite the differences in the lifestyles, philosophies, and personalities of the three protagonists, they are finally quite comparable in terms of the ways they relate to life and death. The differences remain, but at heart each of the main characters have a cynical, skeptical, absurd, or otherwise generally negative attitude toward reality and life, and each of them are struggling in various ways to arrive at some perspective which would allow them to, at the very least, be more accepting of life and death."
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?Secrets of the Night Sky?, 2002.
An analysis of Bob Berman's book "Secrets of the Night Sky: The Most Amazing Things in the Universe You Can See with the Naked Eye".
961 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 24.95
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The paper reviews and discusses Bob Berman's "Secrets of the Night Sky: The Most Amazing Things in the Universe You Can See with the Naked Eye", written for amateur astronomers but enjoyed by the advanced as well. The paper describes the factors that make the book so successful, including helpful tips, witty prose, colorful illustrations and the dispelling of the myth that one needs expensive equipment to enjoy the night sky. It also gives an overview of the various chapters in the book.
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"One of the strongest features of Berman's book is his strong and witty prose. He clearly intends this book to entertain the audience as well as educate, and he is truly successful in his aim. The book is engaging and interesting, and most readers will have a difficult time setting the book down. Berman liberally applies clever analogies, enhancing the readability of his book. The book is simply packed with endless insights and metaphors that make it engaging and conversational. Berman's conversational tone is humorous and captivating. For example, in his lengthy discussion of time he notes that "misconceptions about time hatch as readily as cuckoo eggs"."
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Airline Sky Miles, 2008.
An examination of the emergence of sky miles and their marketing mix and effects upon the airline industry.
2,317 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 7 sources, APA, £ 49.95
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This paper discusses the airline sector, an industry sector which mirrors the increased emphasis on both employees as well as customers that is one of the biggest changes in conducting business today. The writer explains that air miles emerged as a promotion strategy aimed to attract more customers. However, they have evolved to the point of significantly influencing the airline industry and customer satisfaction at unforeseen levels, and their role has grown as they lead to increased customer demands and increased competition between airline companies. The writer concludes that sky miles now represent a selection criterion when choosing an airline company, and consequently force companies to continually develop, and thereby improve, the overall image of the airline industry.
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Emergence of Airline Sky Miles
Marketing Mix
Product
Place
Price
Promotion
Effects upon the Airline Industry
Increased Customer Satisfaction
Increased Competition Among Airline Companies
Conclusions
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"Sky miles are travel services offered by airline companies as a reward for previous purchase of the company's products or services. They are generally earned through payments with credit cards and they can be used for flights, car rentals, hotel rooms' rentals or for shopping from airport stores or other partners' stores. Air miles are easy to use, have numerous applications and can even be sold, donated or transferred. The costs of purchasing sky miles are generally reduced, but these vary with each issuer. The costs include the amount of dollars clients have to pay in order to earn a mile and the annual fees demanded by some issuers."
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"Holding up Half the Sky", 2008.
A review of the content of Annie Wang's article, "Holding up Half the Sky."
895 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 21.95
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This paper discusses the article, "Holding up Half the Sky," written by Annie Wang, which concerns itself with the situation faced by Chinese business women in modern-day China. The paper describes the article and provides examples from Wang's work of five featured business women who have overcome challenges in order to make a great success of their respective businesses.
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"On the other hand, women are still facing a fundamental inequality in the business world, spurred by the 2000 year mindset that will take more than 50 years to erase. Indeed, Wang notes that discrimination starts at the cradle: boys are still more highly prized when girls at birth. This continues in terms of governmental policies that do not favor small businesses. Such business owners experience difficulties in obtaining loans and the opportunity for growth is limited. Furthermore, discrimination is also evident in the countryside, where the majority of women are denied higher education. This in turn results in migration to cities, where women obtain low-paying, non-prestigious jobs that are not very secure, and from which it is almost impossible to be promoted."
"Nevertheless, Wang offers hope in the form of five featured business women who have overcome the challenges mentioned above in order to make a great success of their respective businesses. These women exemplify the opportunities offered by the Chinese business world. Although problems still exist, the author holds that women do have opportunities to follow the examples of the five women she discusses. Furthermore, the increase of such women have the potential to eventually overthrow the prevailing inequalities in the country's business sector."
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Keith Lehrer and 'Vanilla Sky', 2006.
A discussion regarding the film 'Vanilla Sky'.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, £ 30.95
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This paper reviews the film 'Vanilla Sky', and discusses how the film is open to vast interpretation. Some people believe the entire film is a dream the main character, David, experiences evidenced from the words "open your eyes" being spoken to him in the beginning, and then repeated again at the end. Some believe parts throughout the film are real and some are dreamt. The paper goes with the interpretation that the first third of the film, where see David as a shallow charmer with a lot of money, is real, and the last two thirds of the film occur as a dream inside David's head.
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