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A 7 page analysis of how John Stuart Mill regarded custom as evidenced in his essay "On Liberty." This is then compared with the stance of Edmund Burke and Joseph de Maistre, and the three differ. No additional sources cited.

A 6 page paper which examines whether or not there actually was a dramatist and poet named William Shakespeare, or if they were the writings of someone else under a pseudonym, such as Oxford Earl Edward de Vere. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the comparable themes, metaphors and moral dilemmas faced by the central charcters in Primo Levi's "If not now, When?" novel, and Louis De Bernieres "Captain Coreli's Mandolin". Examples, quotes, given and cited. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6 page report discusses François de La Rochefoucauld (1613-80) and Blaise Pascal (1623-62) who were both French, brilliant, and thoroughly involved in what has come to be thought of as the moralist tradition. Each was interested in the nature of human beings and human interaction. Each saw that social realities were of a far greater influence in the majority of people’s lives than any form of religion or faith. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

15 pages in length. Championing the causes of inhumanity, Maria Eva Duarte de Peron – Evita – became one of the twentieth century's most powerful women after exchanging a successful radio and film career for a meteoric rise within the world of politics. Loved by her supporters as much as she was hated by her adversaries, Evita understood how to play the political game in order to reach her objectives; her association with husband Col. Juan D. Peron, who ultimately took the role of president, forged an alliance that served to wholly benefit the Argentine people. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This paper examines the diamond industry, its history, costs and processes of mining and production and marketing of the gemstones. The paper also discusses the role of De Beers in the overall development of the industry. Bibliography lists 7 sources

A 5 page essay that records the writer's reactions to Claude Monet's painting "Garden at Sainte-Adresse" and Claude Debussy's music "Claire de Lune." The writer discusses how, in both cases, the construction of their work creates a specific "impression" in the mind of the viewer/listener, and the writer posits that this objective is obtained by subtly altering standards in their respective arts that previously had been considered immutable. No sources cited.

This 6 page paper considers the free movement of goods in the European Union. The writer looks at a case where an exporter is facing problems with national laws, such as quality, additives, morality and advertising are all seen to create barriers to trade. The writer examines the position using Articles 28 – 30 and extensive case law, including the Cassis de Dijon case. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 5 page paper conpares the work of Plato to the development of a Christian philosophy by St. Augustine. Using the principles of Platonic reasoning, then, this paper shows how St. Augustine arrived at his conclusions in De Immortalitate Animae. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page essay that examines the writing and sociological perspective of Comte, Marx, and De Tocqueville. The writer assert that by examining the writing of each man, it is possible to get an overall feel for each man's sociological position and to see how he arrived at that position. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page essay that compares Josiah Joyce's novel The Feud of Oakfield Creek (1887) and Maria Ruiz de Burton's The Squatter and the Don (1885). The author argues that these nineteenth century novels largely substantiate each other in the manner in which they represent "rapacious Anglo Saxon land hunger" (Royce 468). The main difference between the two texts lies in the narrative perspective of the authors. No additional sources cited.

7 pages. Many people think of Charles Manson as a monster because of the crimes he committed. Many come away with the mistaken belief that he should have been easy to recognize as being a crazed and out of control drug addict. The fact is that it was Manson's charismatic personality that allowed him to control people the way that he did. This paper explains Manson's personality profile and how it relates to the theories of Bertrand de Jouvenal. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the De Beers “Supplier of Choice” campaign and the way that the forevermark has been developed in order to create a branded image in the diamond industry, The writer considers the way the competition may react and the strategies that the company has and should follow given the current increasingly competitive market conditions. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 14 page paper considers the administration of estates by two different executors in two different cases, both of which deal with wills that are written clearly. Issues discussed include the duties of the executor (or executrix), calculation and liability of inheritance tax, raising money to pay the inheritance tax, gifts, land transactions following the owners death, and absent beneficiary, and an individual acting as an executor de son tort. The writer cites many cases to support the issues raised. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

An 8 page research paper that examines the work of Marie de France (circa 1155-1170), a French poet, whose work offers a fascinating view into what life was like for the medieval French noblewoman. Her surviving works are a collection of 'Lais,' which are short stories in verse form that usually dealt with romantic themes. The writer relates the literary elements of her poetry and its significance to what the poems tell the modern reader about medieval life. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page essay that address two novels. The writer argues that Primo Levi in his novel If Not Now, When? And Louis de Bernieres with his novel Cordelli's Mandolin present two narratives in which the protagonists are engaged in warfare, but are basically opposed to war. In exploring how these two men reconcile their beliefs with their activities, as well as how they maintain their connection to life, these authors each makes a profound statement concerning how humanity can exist within the framework of war. No additional sources cited.

Corporate Financing – The Ultimate Catch 22?: This 5-page essay is an overview of the financial problems currently facing publicly trading U.S. corporations. Confronted with non-compliance to regulations relevant to the NYSE and the SEC, many public companies are doomed to be de-listed if they cannot procure the necessary cash infusion. Herein lies the rub: it takes money to make money -- or even to borrow it – that’s the catch. Bibliography lists 3 sources. SNCorpor.doc

This 5 page paper considers the book by Marie-Henri Beyle who had the pseudonym of Stendhal and the book 'De l'Amour' or 'love'. In looking at this text the paper discuses how the society and culture of the time was seen by Stendhal, and argues he though that it was based in interaction between individual and on the ability to accept illusion. The bibliography cites 1 source.

This 5 page paper considers the life work and litigation the life of Lee de Forest, the relatively unknown inventor and contributor to the technology of radio and film. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 5 page paper compares and contrasts two works in respect to its embrace of nationalism. Nationalism is defined. The thesis of this paper, provided by a student, is that nationalism is overtly expressed throughout both Baron de Marbot and The Storm of Steel through graphic bloody warfare and deep emotional despair. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page research paper that examines the ideas of Alexis De Tocqueville and John Stuart Mill regarding liberty, tyranny, and the proper role of women in society. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page research paper that examines three accounts from early American history written by Bartolome de las Casas, Bernal Diaz del Castillo and Mary Rowlandson. The writer argues that each author sees slaughter, and experiences loss and death. However, what each one perceives is filtered through a cultural prism of that person's consciousness. Therefore, the perspectives that they offer are quite different. No additional sources cited.

5 pages in length. If Lance Armstrong has not succumbed to the seemingly insurmountable obstacles that have plagued his personal and professional life thus far, there is no reason on earth to believe that anything thrown his way at this point could influence the sheer fortitude Armstrong possesses when faced with adversity. Clearly, the Tour de France is as much his race as it is any other entrant with one particular difference: Armstrong has felt the glory of winning cycling's most prominent position and continues to maintain his quest for experiencing it for the third time. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 8 page research paper that examines the significance of four works in Arthurian legend towards medieval literature in general, and also how each work might be utilized in a high school classroom. These works are Layamon's Brut; Chretien de Troyes' Lancelot or The Knight of the Cart; The Sage of the Mantle and The Wedding of Sir Gawain and Dame Ragnell. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper begins with Michel de Certeau's unique take on modern life and talks about the things that imprison those living in the twenty-first century. How city and suburban life each contain elements of incarceration is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.