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5 pages in length. Historical literary accounts of Latin America's quest for freedom delve deeply into the social and cultural foundation of discrimination and oppression during the nation's formative years, effectively illustrating the extent to which the Americas suffered gross indignities at the hands of those who were in control, with primary emphasis upon the oppressive nature of European colonization. Andrea & Overfield's The Human Record : Sources of Global History and Bulliet et al's Earth and Its Peoples : A Global History Since 1750 are instrumental in illustrating the detrimental impact of colonization, as well as concentrating upon the significant quest for independence that Latin America ultimately realized as a nation. No additional sources cited.

A paper which looks at the specific requirements of a firm of building contractors with regard to the installation of a computerised accounting system, and the particular financial transactions which the system would be required to incorporate. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page essay that examines Jade Snow Wong's Fifth Chinese Daughter and Carlos Bulosan's America is in the Heart. The writer argues that both texts express the author's impressions of America and the manner in which being "American" expresses itself in their lives. As a second generation Chinese-American, Wong's middle class background is very different from the abject poverty of Bulosan's Filipino background. Nevertheless, an examination of these two autobiographical accounts demonstrates how they each come to share a faith in the American Dream that offers them satisfaction and hope for the future. No additional sources cited.

5 pages in length. Of the most current United States humanitarian aid programs to have been implemented – and perhaps the most aggressive, as well – is the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA), brought into official existence in March of 2002. According to this program, President Bush has allocated an additional annual amount of five billion dollars to be dispersed over the next three years toward the economic and living standards improvement of developing countries, which equates to an augmentation of fifty percent of what currently exists in the nation's core assistance program. The primary factor that separates the MCA from other financial assistance given to developing countries in the past is that each recipient must first qualify under some rather stringent prerequisites that prove the money will be put toward bettering the nation's dire situation rather than merely applying it to such issues that will only further its present and unacceptable social, economic and health conditions. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper in which the author approaches the term “aboriginality” with the contention that the term has been defined not only by the Aboriginal peoples themselves but by those cultures who invaded Australian shores and ultimately came to dominate the land and the people. The problem which is inherent in an English definition of “aboriginality” is that such definitions typically fail to take into account the fact that aboriginal culture, like all cultures, is an ever-evolving phenomena. An equally important problem results in that the definition of the term “aboriginality” tends to continually evolve in accordance with the degree of economic and political pressure the aborigine peoples represent to the dominant culture. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page research paper that examines Julian Barnes' novel Flaubert's Parrot. Towards the end of this work, the protagonist, Dr. Geoffrey Braithwaite concedes that he has failed in his purpose to write an account that would make sense out of his life. Despite his ramblings and investigations throughout the narrative, Braithwaite closes his observations without stating anything unequivocally concerning his own life, his late wife, or his investigations into the life of the famous author Gustave Flaubert. While this suggests that the novel concludes with issues unresolved, an examination of the structure of this work reveals how the reader perceives a story that is different from the one that Braithwaite believes he is telling. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page review of the book detailing the 1993 downing of two MH-60 Black Hawk helicopters in Mogadishu and the fighting which extended through the night. This event now holds the record for the longest sustained American firefight since Vietnam. The author of this paper contends that if Bowden’s book can be criticized, that criticism would revolve around the fact that it devotes practically all of its attention to a bullet-by-bullet account of the fighting surrounding the downing of the American helicopters and their crews’ survival through the night and devotes relatively little effort to explaining the circumstances behind that downing. This paper fills in the gaps on those circumstances. No additional sources are listed.

A 12 page paper assessing the product life cycle of Mondavi wines and recommending strategies for organic (i.e., non-acquisition) growth in the future. Based on the information provided in the Harvard Case 9-302-102; a SWOT analysis; assessment of product life cycle; and analysis within the framework of Porter’s Five Forces, Mondavi needs to strengthen its position in Europe, and it needs to increase its awareness of the changes occurring in wine consumption in Asia where there is greater threat from Australian products. Enhancing its effectiveness in the US market that accounts for 92 percent of current sales can provide the means for taking a more global view of the future of the company. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses how developing countries have fared with trade reforms and globalization. An emphasis is placed on Africa. The data are dismal. While more open trade has helped some nations, others are worse off now than they were twenty years ago. For instance, low income developing countries account for more than 40 percent of the world's population but they have access to only 3 percent of the world market. The essay provides an overview of world trade as it affects developing nations and the pressure being put on them to reform. The problems inhibiting African trade are identified. Data are included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

5 pages in length. Reminiscent of the OJ Simpson case, Robert Blake may not be convicted of killing his wife due to a number of circumstantial issues that serve to benefit his plea of innocence. That evidence lacks the teeth necessary to put the has-been star behind bars for his wife's shooting murder reflects a significant downfall in the prosecution's ability to pin the crime on Blake; however, an even more pressing issue is that there is tremendous question as to whether the combined efforts of evidence, eyewitness accounts and other pertinent proof can collectively provide reasonable doubt. Clearly, this glaring lack of substantiality, along with the illegally obtained evidence the prosecution has managed to procure, may not be wholly indicative of Blake's innocence but it is nonetheless attributable to a highly ineffective case against the actor. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper. One writer developed a historical framework that illustrated four ages of reading pedagogy. These are used as the basis for the historical account of reading education. The writer also includes major theorists in the discussion, such as Noah Webster, John Dewey and Norm Chomsky. A history of reading education would not be complete without mentioning the decades old debate of phonics versus whole language. Finally, the essay considers the major trend in literacy and reading programs. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 9 page paper addresses whether or not the DSM is useful for diagnosis of abnormal behaviors. The essay begins with a brief historical account of the DSM and the reasons it was first written. Those reasons are still true today. The writer discusses why DSM classifications might be deleted or added to the manual. This essay includes criticisms of the DSM as well as support for it and the many ways in which it aids mental health professionals to diagnose, communicate with each other and conduct research. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

10 page paper. The male grooming and hygiene market is one that is dynamic and growing, albeit slowly. Deodorants account for about one-half of this market. Old Spice introduced four new products in 2001, one of which was Cool Contact Refreshment Towels, a deodorizing pre-moistened towlette. The major part of this paper presents a marketing and sales plan for this new product. Data reflecting sales increases in the global men's toiletries industry are included. The last part of the paper discusses why customer care is important and what can be done to improve customer service. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page review of Eye on the Future: Business People in Calgary and the Bow Valley, 1870-1900 by Henry C. Klassen (University of Calgary Press, 2002). This text consists of a detailed, comprehensive and highly accurate account of the business history of the Alberta region of Canada, with particular emphasis on the development of the town of Calgary. Klassen's history covers the early stages of industrialization through the beginnings of consumerism from a business history perspective. The scholarship behind Klassen's book is so extensive that, as this examination demonstrates, it can be viewed as coming close to being an anthropological study of the varied factors that come together to create a city and shape the course of history for a region. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 7 page research paper that discusses the controversy surround the film The Passion of the Christ, produced and directed by Mel Gibson. This movie presents the last twelve hours of Jesus' life, that is, his suffering and crucifixion in a manner that demonizes Jewish authorities of the time. Particularly since all dialogue in the movie is spoken in either Latin or Aramaic (with English subtitles), the film has the "feel" of a documentary and it is likely that many viewers will regard it as an accurate dramatization of the gospel story of Christ's death. This paper compares Gibson's film to accounts of the crucifixion recorded in the Gospels. This comparison shows that Gibson added a great deal more violence than is actually portrayed in the Bible. The theological and racial implications of Gibson's film are then discussed in light of his personal history and background. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

4 pages in length. Hilda Satt Polacheck's autobiography entitled "I Came a Stranger: The Story of a Hull House Girl" tellingly reflects a time of drastic change, both within her personal life as well as in the lives of her family. The author's account of emigrating to the United States was initially not as rosy as, perhaps, she had anticipated, noting that her reality was in a constant state of chaos and lacking essential discipline. Indeed, Polacheck quickly became discombobulated by American customs and habits, escaping what might have otherwise been a downward spiral of social survival had it not been for the intervention of Jane Addams and Hull House. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper discussing this public company’s approach to managing long-term debt: avoid it completely. Walgreen’s is more than 100 years old and currently is a $34 billion company opening an average of a store a day with plans to have 7,000 stores in operation by 2010. It leads its industry in market share for prescription drug sales, and seeks to continue that lead as the baby boomers continue to reach retirement age. The company carries no long-term debt at all, and in fact all of its significant debt is attributable to accounts payable. Though debt financing is preferred by many, Walgreen’s illustrates the power of having $8 billion in annual gross profit. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10 page paper considers a case provided by the student. A project has been proposed and the paper shows the student how to calculate the average accounting rate of return and examines the problem with using this assessment tool. The use of net present value, NPV, is then discussed and a calculation is performed to show the student how to calculate NPV. The case then considers the best source of capital and looks at the impact of borrowing capital from a lender where there are lower interest rates, and assesses the potential impacts on the weighted average cost of capital, WACC. The final part of the paper considers the advantage and disadvantages of decisions regarding projects been made at local or had office level. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 4 page critical analysis of the named work. Sigmund Freud’s (1856-1939) “Dora: An Analysis of a Case of Hysteria” (1963) is Freud’s account of the case of Ida Bauer, whose father brought to Freud seeking “cure” for her willful refusal to assist her father in securing the affections of his would-be mistress. Freud’s conclusions included diagnosis of hysteria and sexual repression; he firmly believed that Dora’s refusal to assist her father sprang from her own sexual desire for her own father. The paper discusses Freud’s lack of objectivity and his failure to take a moral view of Dora’s position. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page essay that examines Thousand Pieces of Gold, Ruthanne Lum McCunn's biographical account of a nineteenth century immigrant Chinese woman who survives extraordinary trials. The writer looks at why Lalu Nathoy initially refuses Charlie Bemis' offer of marriage. In a life where there has been little opportunity to experience anything but hardship, marriage holds the promise of stability and dignity. The writer argues that to understand why Lalu was reluctant to marry Bemis requires that the reader to look at the overall circumstances of this woman's life, as well as the cultural parameters of nineteenth century marriage. No additional sources cited.

This is a 5 page paper discussing questions relating to a case study of two psychological studies regarding the question of mental representations. Studies by Eleanor Rosch who provides examples of mental concepts represented by typical and atypical cases; and Christopher Cherniak who extends Rosch’s conclusions to include aspects of reasoning, are examined in regards at how they address the realism and operationalism accounts of scientific methodology. Criticism from B.F. Skinner’s “Science and Human Behavior” is included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 12 page paper answers questions asked by the student. The first part of the paper considers how understanding segmentation may help with know who the target market for a skill resort. This question also consider what the marketing mix is and how it can and is being used. The second part of the paper shows the student how to draw up a profit and loss account and a balance sheet. The third part consider break even point on the projected figures and includes a graph with fixed, variable and total costs shown and income plotted to demonstrate break even point. The last part of the paper looks at a business proposal, calculated the NPV of two options and demonstrates how to calculate the internal rate of return, before making a recommendation. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing Harvard case study 9-699-154. Massachusetts General Hospital attempted to implement a new approach to delivering patient care, but found that not all factors had been identified at the outset. The hospital did everything “right,” such as bringing in outside consultants and attempting to identify factors that would affect the success of implementation of the Patient Care Delivery Model (PCDM), but without gaining the results it anticipated. The paper concludes that the case as reported is not a total failure, for patient satisfaction did remain high throughout and the hospital’s administration was able to learn much from the mistakes made. MGH would be well advised to delay any further implementation of the PCDM until it thoroughly studies actual results and more accurately accounts for the true costs of realities observed. Bibliography lists 1 source.

5 pages in length. That which appears straightforward and obvious often conceals something significantly more meaningful in its message. The truth that lies within an account such as Italo Calvino's "Invisible Cities" addresses the inherently complicated and diverse attitudes as they exist within each individual. "Invisible Cities" is about human nature - the very truth of human nature - which is why it is often challenging to accept. Indeed, Calvino's work represents all that is the human experience, a pertinent reason why it appeals so greatly to a limitless audience. No additional sources cited.

This 11 page paper considers the development personal practice and skills by looking at a learning experience; the way in which driving is learnt. The paper begins with a fictional account of the experience of learning to drive,. This is the examined with reference to learning theories, such as Lewin and Klob and motivation theory of Maslow. With this understanding the value of learning new skills can then be understood when it is a potential re-offender who is undertaking the learning. A lesson that has been enhanced by beginning the process from a personal rather than a theoretical perceptive. The bibliography cites 5 sources.