Essays Tagged: "s college"

Arthur C. Clarke, A Science Fiction Legend

A good amount of info on Arthur C. Clarke. Got me an A! Excellent use of 1's 2's and 3's, good information.Arthur C. Clarke, a science fiction author, has had a very i ... od information.Arthur C. Clarke, a science fiction author, has had a very interesting life.Arthur was born on December 16, 1917, in Minehead, England. He was the oldest of four children. His two broth ... ad, England. He was the oldest of four children. His two brothers were Frederick and Michael, and his sister's name was Mary. As a child, he enjoyed science very much. He lived on a small farm, and en ...

(2 pages) 47 0 3.9 Mar/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors

Benefits of Incorporating a Company

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Incorporating a BusinessIn order to mention all the advantages and disadvanta ... corporating a BusinessIn order to mention all the advantages and disadvantages of incorporating a business, first I should try to explain what a corporation is. In 1819, Chief Justice Marshall of the ... t I should try to explain what a corporation is. In 1819, Chief Justice Marshall of the United States Supreme court said: ' A corporation is an artificial being, invisible, intangible, and existing on ...

(2 pages) 90 0 4.5 Feb/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

Why is beer better than milk?

WHY IS BEER BETTER?Recent research has shown that beer is actually better for you than milk. Dairy produc ... s shown that beer is actually better for you than milk. Dairy products are loaded with fat and cholesterol, are frequently contaminated which chemicals and antibiotics, are linked to diabetes, certain ... ntaminated which chemicals and antibiotics, are linked to diabetes, certain cancers, and many other sicknesses, and are even thought to cause osteoporosis.Beer does not contain hormones or antibiotics ...

(1 pages) 150 7 3.1 May/2002

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine

Our Day Out Essay

Willy Russell was born in 1947 at Whiston near Liverpool. His school career in the 'D-stream' was undistingu ... orn in 1947 at Whiston near Liverpool. His school career in the 'D-stream' was undistinguished and as a result, he left school with one O-level in English language at the age of fifteen. As there was ... hool with one O-level in English language at the age of fifteen. As there was a strong tradition of story telling in his family, he had a vague notion of wanting to become a writer. He drifted into ha ...

(12 pages) 92 1 4.6 Mar/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Seamus Justin Heaney, an overview of his life and accomplishments.

Seamus Justin Heaney was born in 1939 in County Derry in Northern Ireland. He grew up in the country ... 39 in County Derry in Northern Ireland. He grew up in the country, on a farm. He attended the local school and in 1951 went as a border to St Columb's College. In 1956 he went on a scholarship to Quee ... in 1951 went as a border to St Columb's College. In 1956 he went on a scholarship to Queen's University, Belfast and graduated with a first class degree in English Language and Literature in 1961. Se ...

(2 pages) 38 0 0.0 Apr/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, a Burmese peace activist.

Daw Aun San Suu Kyi (nicknamed Dassk) was and is one of the most enigmatic and giving people of all time. Sh ... e of all time. She has devoted her entire life to bringing democracy to Burma through peaceful protests and, unfortunately, being jailed under house arrest for a seemingly unlimited number of years.Bo ... er house arrest for a seemingly unlimited number of years.Born in Rangoon, Burma, on June 19, 1949, she was raised in a well to do family. Her father, General Aung San, was a military leader. Her moth ...

(4 pages) 35 0 4.5 May/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > Asian History

The life of William Wordsworth.

William Wordsworth was born in Cockermouth, Cumberland in the Lake District. His father was John Wordsworth who ... berland in the Lake District. His father was John Wordsworth who served as the attorney for Lord Lonsdale. His father was also the steward of the Lonsdale estate. When William was eight years old, his ... the steward of the Lonsdale estate. When William was eight years old, his mother died and five years later his father died suddenly. When Williams father died, he left his five children in debt to Lo ...

(2 pages) 46 1 3.0 Sep/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors

The Character Analysis of Anne Frank.

Webster's College Dictionary defines character as "one's true self; one's thoughts and feelings; traits ... ctionary defines character as "one's true self; one's thoughts and feelings; traits". In Anne Frank's Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, Anne faces challenges that change her character dramaticall ... rl, Anne faces challenges that change her character dramatically. Anne is an average, teenage girl. She is dreamy and headstrong, yet she develops into a wiser, more independent individual in the year ...

(2 pages) 39 1 3.7 Nov/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History > World War II

Persuasive essay- Raisin in the Sun Mama was not justifed in giving Walter the money to finance his liquor store.

Mama is not justified in giving Walter the money, because Walter is so selfish that he cannot handle a lar ... giving Walter the money, because Walter is so selfish that he cannot handle a large sum of money responsibly, also Walter doesn't realize how unrealistic his dream is, and lastly, Mama doesn't believ ... r doesn't realize how unrealistic his dream is, and lastly, Mama doesn't believe in what Walter wants to do with the money. There aren't enough reasons to justify Mama's supporting his idea. Walter's ...

(2 pages) 66 0 2.7 Nov/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing > Persuasive Writing

A strong essay on how the Great Gatsby is affect by the way it is written in the third person.

The great Gatsby, a novel by F Scott Fitzgerald, is narrated through one of the characters in the text., The use ... l by F Scott Fitzgerald, is narrated through one of the characters in the text., The use of this perspective can greatly affect our reading of the text.The Great Gatsby is primarily a love story. The ... our reading of the text.The Great Gatsby is primarily a love story. The narrator, Nick Caraway, moves east where he is caught up in the dealings of those around him. His neighbor, Jay Gatsby, is tryin ...

(2 pages) 32 0 3.8 Nov/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

This is a paper written on john napier, who he was and what he did for math!

John Napier was born in Merchiston Edinburgh, in 1550. He was known as "Marvelous Merchiston" for his genius and i ... dinburgh, in 1550. He was known as "Marvelous Merchiston" for his genius and imagination. When he was just 13 years old when he attended St. Salvador's College, University of St. Andrews. Although he ... rs old when he attended St. Salvador's College, University of St. Andrews. Although he attended the school he left it without graduating. Not much is know about Napier's life outside of mathematics. I ...

(1 pages) 59 1 3.3 Dec/2003

Subjects: Science Essays > Mathematics

"Cosmic Repulsion" by Stephen Petersen

The book Cosmic Repulsion in a sense reminds me of a book I have just recently read my last semester at Saint M ... t recently read my last semester at Saint Mary's College of California. The book I am referring to is The Elements of Euclid. I notice a resemblance due to the fact that both are full with information ... mation and both try to prove a point to the reader. The amount of information from page one to page sixty on 8 ½ by 11-inch computer paper is truly remarkable. Even the thought of trying to und ...

(5 pages) 30 0 4.4 Dec/2003

Subjects: Science Essays > Astronomy

Origin Myths

SSCI 101: Cultural DiversityOrigin MythsOrigin Myths are one of the ways people attempt to explain t ... ays people attempt to explain the unexplainable. With the development, modern technology the myth has been much less used. According to Webster?s college dictionary myth is defined as ?A traditional o ... less used. According to Webster?s college dictionary myth is defined as ?A traditional or legendary story, especially one that involves gods and heroes and explains a cultural practice or natural phen ...

(3 pages) 53 0 4.3 Feb/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Mythology

Women Can Do It, Too.

Women's colleges in the United States uniquely prepare women for success by offering a strong academic cur ... the United States uniquely prepare women for success by offering a strong academic curriculum, professors who challenge them to excel and a network of graduates who assist them upon graduation and thr ... them to excel and a network of graduates who assist them upon graduation and throughout their professional lives. Women's college graduates are well-prepared to attain top positions in their career f ...

(2 pages) 130 7 4.4 Apr/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

The Great Gatsby character analysis

The Great Gatsby Character AnalysisJay GatsbyThe title character of The Great Gatsby is a young man, around thirt ... sisJay GatsbyThe title character of The Great Gatsby is a young man, around thirty years old, who rose from an impoverished childhood in rural North Dakota to become fabulously wealthy. However, he ac ... impoverished childhood in rural North Dakota to become fabulously wealthy. However, he achieved this lofty goal by participating in organized crime, including distributing illegal alcohol and trading ...

(7 pages) 99 0 2.5 Apr/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors

Tess Galagher "I Stop Writing the Poem"

A Woman Trapped in a Slaves BodyThere is only one way to interpret Tess Gallagher's poem "I Stop Writing the Poem", as a ... one way to interpret Tess Gallagher's poem "I Stop Writing the Poem", as a desperate cry of loneliness and despair. Gallagher's words and the sadness which lies behind them, and the deeper, darker imp ... r's words and the sadness which lies behind them, and the deeper, darker implications that are demonstrated in her melancholy words both aid in proving the isolation of the subject. The true wretchedn ...

(2 pages) 33 1 2.5 Apr/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Poetry

Biography of William Wordsworth.

William WordsworthBiographyWilliam Wordsworth was born April 7th, 1770, in Cockermouth, Cumberland. He attended ... raphyWilliam Wordsworth was born April 7th, 1770, in Cockermouth, Cumberland. He attended school at Saint John's College, University of Cambridge. He was said to have loved nature. During school break ... ge, University of Cambridge. He was said to have loved nature. During school breaks he visited places known for their scenic beauty. While in France, he fell in love with Annette Vallon. They had a da ...

(2 pages) 100 1 3.2 Apr/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Biographies

Napster Internal External Factors

Napster has extensive content agreements with the five major record labels, as well as hundreds of inde ... nsive content agreements with the five major record labels, as well as hundreds of independents. Napster delivers access to the largest catalog of online music, with more than 700,000 tracks spanning ... rgest catalog of online music, with more than 700,000 tracks spanning all genres from Eminem to Miles Davis. Napster is a division of Roxio, Inc., (Nasdaq: ROXI), the Digital Media Company, and provi ...

(7 pages) 179 0 3.3 Jun/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Comparing lives of Zitkala-Sa and Anzia Yezierska

The stories of Zitkala-Sa's The School Days of and Indian Girl and Anzia Yezierska's College, are both a ... chool Days of and Indian Girl and Anzia Yezierska's College, are both about girls who were minorities who are placed into an unfamiliar and unfriendly environment. They both lived in 19th century when ... ced into an unfamiliar and unfriendly environment. They both lived in 19th century when the idea of segregation was still strong. They were discriminated and faced harsh realities of the white world. ...

(5 pages) 52 0 5.0 Jun/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Definition of a Profession

Definition of a Profession What is a profession? In simplest terms the word profession means: "a vocation requirin ... ofession? In simplest terms the word profession means: "a vocation requiring extensive education in science or the liberal arts and often specialized training" (Costella, R. (Ed.), et al. (1995) Rando ... the liberal arts and often specialized training" (Costella, R. (Ed.), et al. (1995) Random House Webster's College Dictionary. New York: Random House). Joseph T. Catalano (2000) defined a profession a ...

(2 pages) 56 0 0.0 Nov/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Sports