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This 3 page paper explores the wondrous star biblically, astrologically and astronomically. The biblical account is compared with history and modern day astronomers' views. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page paper is a tutorial paper that demonstrates to the student how to conduct an analysis of a set of company accounts, Corporate Express. As it is a tutorial paper it explains the way that ratio's can be calculated and what they mean as well as giving examples. The report looks at the information given, where in the report it is and the meaning of r the information obtained. The bibliography cites 1 source.

This 12 page paper looks at absorption, marginal and activity based costing. The paper starts with the basics of absorption costing, followed by marginal costing and activity based costing, and then uses the information to analysis the different advantages and weaknesses of each system and assess which management accounting technique would be best utilised for internal decision making processes. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

A 10 page observation of the many similarities shared by Japan and the United States in regard to office design and architecture. Accounts for these similarities with the theory of dominant ideologies, noting the Western influence on Japan which has been particularly obvious in the last one hundred or so years. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

8 pages in length. The Prologue to Joseph A. Schumpeter's "Capitalism, Socialism And Democracy" illustrates the social ills that have impacted the world. Through his insightful account, Schumpeter addresses such critical components as Marxist theory, monopolistic practices and history's overwhelming attempts to incorporate capitalism into a democratic society – two elements that have long been in opposition. The writer discusses chapters 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 and 10. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page summation and analysis that contrasts and compares Slavenka Drakulic's Café Europa and Robert D. Kaplan's The Coming Anarchy, in terms of how these books represent history. The writer argues that Drakulic's book is a very personal account of Eastern European life and summarizes Kaplan's dire predictions for Western civilization. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page tutorial paper aids the student with some specific questions about the use of IS in a company and accounting and security aspects such as auditing and security policy. The paper also answers questions to do with a mini case study where there have bee security violations and restructuring and disciplinary issues are considered. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 8 page paper consider the four levers of control as described by Robert Simons in his book 'Levers of Control : How Managers Use Innovative Control Systems to Drive Strategic Renewal'. Each of the levers is looked at individually and placed into an accounting perspective. The bibliography cites two sources.

An 11 page research paper that examines how Arna Bontemps' novel Black Thunder differs from the historical account of the 1800 Richmond slave revolt, and why. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page summation and analysis of Luis Martin's book, Daughters of the Conquistadores, which is a fascinating account of the lives of women during the Spanish colonial period in Peru and the cultural forces that shaped their lives. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper considers this Australian company and its policies on intangible assets and amortisation as well as financial and operating leases. The paper also considers what effect a change in policy would have on the profit and loss account as well as the balance sheet. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

7 pages in length. Christoper Hill's World Turned Upside Down : Radical Ideas During the English Revolution describes how the English Revolutionary war was waged for several reasons, with religion as one of the primary causes. The author provides a detailed overview of Hill's historical account of the English Revolution. No additional sources sited.

An 8 page discussion of the book "Catch 22", a tongue-in-cheek novel presenting a fictional account of the horrifying bureaucratic absurdities of World War II encountered by one officer in his attempts to accomplish his job while at the same time maintaining his identity and even his life. Discusses the true-to-life characteristics presented in the book and how, in reality, they are a portrayal of the absurdities of the human conditions. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 12 page paper is a consideration of the consolidated account of Hasbro, looking first at the background of the company and the context which it operates with a comparison made with rival organisation Mattel, the paper then goes on to an in-depth examination of the balance sheet and consideration of performance measures and also information that has not been included in the balance sheet. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 7 page paper considers the company IVAX looking at its accounts from a security perspective and then goes on to look at potential forecasts for the company using the naive approach, the fundamental approach and trends analysis. The paper includes 4 graphs and the bibliography cites 7 sources.

A 5 page analysis of a South African woman's autobiography that illuminates the difficulties of living under the apartheid system. Nthunya is a remarkable women who gives a riveting account of what it is like to grow up, marry, and raise a family while coping with grinding poverty. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper discussing preterm labor. Preterm labor and births still account for more than 75 percent of infant morbidity. Despite more than four decades of research, medical scientists have not been able to reduce the rate of preterm labor. Technological advances, have, however, increased the survival rate of premature infants. This essay discusses treatment interventions for preterm labor and concludes with the importance of the OB nurse who provides TLC to the patient. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 6 page analysis of Tuchman's account of the era immediately preceding the first world war, The Proud Tower: A portrait of the world before the war 1890-1914. Tuchman recreates the culture and conditions, the political atmosphere and nature of society, before the world changed irrevocably with the first great world war. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page report discusses the novel “White Noise” and movie “Blade Runner” in terms of alienation and danger that is a part of the modern (and future) world. “White Noise” gives its readers an imaginative yet existentialist account of 'supermarket' culture while the existentialism of “Blade Runner” revolves more around the definition and meaning of true humanity. Both cause the reader to stop and reconsider his or her own definitions of concepts such as freedom, self-determinism, and the most fundamental ideas of personal destiny. No secondary sources.

A 2 page essay that offers a fictional account of what life might have been like for a white Patriotic colonist in New York State during the time of the American Revolution. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing identifying potential activities for outsourcing and some of the positive and negative aspects of involving outside entities in the daily operation of the restaurant. Outsourcing carried a negative stigma in prior days but now is seen to be a primary component of competitive advantage, carrying potential for significant revenue increases. The paper also discusses providing outsourcing services and cites Marriott’s success in its contract services, which account for 40 percent of its total revenues. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses a hypothetical small business needs to do to help their business grow. The hypothetical business begins with only their accounts computerized. The essay discusses other computer hardware and software upgrades an then discusses the value of electronic commerce. Discussion includes some of the factors that make a web page successful. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 6 page account of the preliminary days of the Siege of Vicksburg as seen through the eyes of one resident. Presents two letters by a fictional resident who writes to his son who is still serving the Confederate forces. Includes student notes about the historical importance of the content of the letters. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page analysis of the infamous book by Richard J. Herrnstein and Charles Murray. The writer defends the arguments put forth by these two authors and supports it with observation from Leon Dash's Pulitzer Prize winning account of a welfare mother. No additional sources cited.

This 12 page paper provides an account of the Battle of Yorktown or the battle which essentially ended the American Revolutionary War. There is a focus on French influence and a claim that their help was essential to not only winning the battle but winning the war as well. Bibliography lists 8 sources.