Brief Summary This book is an autobiographical account of the horrific abuse that Dave Peltzer endured as a child. It presents in graphic detail how his mother beat him until she broke his bones; denied him food and interaction with the family; and engaged in other activities that nearly killed...
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Three of the principal themes in Mark Haddon's The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime relate to truth, honesty, and love. These are all interconnected within Christopher's mind and his relationship with each is complicated. He says of his father that 'he always tells me the truth, which...
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In the book Sex and Sexuality in Early America, Merril Smith argues that sex, and particularly rape, was a form of subjugation of native cultures in early America. The book traces the history of the role that sex played in the politics of early America through the late 18th century....
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Orwell’s 1984 is believed by many to capture the zeitgeist of today’s world, with good reason; the dystopian novel serves as a cautionary tale, evidence of what can occur if power remains unchecked at the realm where technology and propaganda intertwine. In 1984, Orwell explored the relationships between totalitarian governmental...
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Beowulf, written in the medieval time period by an unknown author, is an epic tale of heroes and dragons, victory and defeat, loyalty and honor, and life and death. At the center of such an intense storyline there must be a protagonist that elevates, in the heart of the reader,...
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According to Aristotle’s “Nicomachean Ethics,” human actions that are to be considered virtuous are those that are found in the middle ground of the possible actions given a specific situation. For example, there is being stingy or being taken advantage of on either end of the virtuous decision of being...
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The book begins with a synopsis of original essay by the author, Morris Rossabi, one of the leading scholars in the world on the Mongols. His essay provides a chronological and interpretive outline of the Mongols and outlines their invasions and consequent rule over the greatest contagious land empire in...
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In looking at the character of Gilgamesh through the epic of Gilgamesh, it becomes clear what traits the ancient Sumerians must have valued in their heroes.It is very clear that strength and daring must have been valued by the ancient Sumerians. Gilgamesh is a very strong and daring man. He...
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This paper is concerned with the way in which competition is described and meditated on in Henry Thoreau's 'Walden.' The book contains a sustained meditation on living a life close to nature and is often seen as a masterpiece of pioneer and secessionist literature. Throughout, Thoreau makes several claims about...
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In order to best understand a work of literature the reader must analyze what they have read in order to process the information received. While many individuals will insist that they do not perform such a task, the fact of the matter is that regardless of the manner in which...
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The issue as to whether book content should be censored evokes numerous key issues in debates regarding ethical discourse. On the one hand, those opposed to the censorship of books will suggest that such an act fundamentally limits the human being with regard to free speech and, ultimately, with regard...
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Marder"s book is about the British Royal Navy"s contributions to the action in World War II, including its interactions with the navy from Japan during a contentious time during the war. The primary thesis of this work is that certain personalities, including Sir James Somerville, were critical in forming the...
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Arthur Blessit’s book Give Me a “J” is all about sharing Jesus. This might sound like a standard topic, but the author looks at the sharing of the gospel through a different lens. Namely, he looks at sharing the gospel through the context of the Jesus you know. The primary...
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Introduction Paul Zindel's play, The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-In-The-Moon Marigolds, is very much about a kind of despair. The primary character is Beatrice Hunsdorfer, a frustrated, angry, and emotionally disturbed mother who is fixated on the injustices of her past and her entire life. Bea's hatred powerfully affects...
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The book Blink by Malcolm Gladwell discusses the thinking that occurs when a person blinks. In the two seconds that it takes for a person to blink, a tremendous amount of cognitive processes can occur. Often, these processes lead to snap judgments or instant conclusions. Very often, these snap judgments...
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Early American society was far from the perfect place for many groups of individuals. Individuals were marginalized based upon their sex, socioeconomic status, religion and race. Of all the groups that were marginalized, African-Americans suffered to the greatest extent. They were forced to work for free for slave owners. They...
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“Bartleby, the Scrivener” is a novella about a young copyist who is hired for his expertise by the narrator - a Wall Street lawyer. He is initially happy with Bartleby’s work, as Bartleby possesses exemplary skills and dedication. Then suddenly, Bartleby falls into a clinical depression and refuses to do...
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Margot Canaday's book The Straight State: Sexuality and Citizenship in Twentieth-Century America describes recent history in the rise of policy and law making in relation to homosexuality, and more specifically how it came to be recognized and punished by the state. Central themes of Canaday’s book include immigration, military and...
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American Born Chinese is a graphic novel by Gene Luen Yang. It includes three different storylines. Among them, the life of Jin Jang and his experiences as an Asian in the United States offer some interesting insights into the concept of otherness and racial melancholia. What is peculiar about his...
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William Faulkner’s “Sanctuary” is one of the most controversial novels of its time. It explores many topics that were considered taboo at the time. It explores the evil alcohol, and explores the corruption of the innocent by those that are already evil. The following will explore the topic of evil...
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The critical success of the first Apocalypse Z book encouraged author Manel Laureiro to produce a sequel. That sequel, Apocalypse Z: Dark Days, picks up on the story and takes readers deeper into the zombie culture that has come to dominate society. While the first book showed a young lawyer...
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As part of the literature review it will be necessary to collect and organize literature and other written works to inform the research project. This will include information regarding various theories such as systems, action science, and change theory as well as theoretical frameworks in the psychology of education. In...
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Stanley Lane-Poole’s The Story of the Moors in Spain, first published in 1886, still stands today as an accurate and detailed description of the large timespan when Europe and Asia were enculturating, populating, and warring. One of the most interesting chapters, “The Christian Martyrs,” gives a detailed explication of the...
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Introduction The Velveteen Rabbit (1922) by Margery Williams has always been a favorite book of mine. I chose the original edition of the book, printed in 1922, for this evaluation. The illustrations are by Elizabeth Banks, copyrighted in 1922 and 1991. One of the most meaningful messages in this book...
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The Play "The Importance of Being Earnest," helps us to understand the social classes that existed during the Victorian era. The Victorian era of England occurred during the reign of Queen Victoria starting from the year 1937 to 1901. The play was written by Oscar Wilde and put on stage...
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