Book Reports

	Growing Minds: On Becoming a Teacher Code:growingmindss03.doc Price: $19.90 Quantity in Basket:  none
This is a 2-page paper on Herbert Kohl’s “Growing Minds: On Becoming a Teacher .” reviewing the book and commenting on it’s usefulness as text for future teachers as well as clarifying Kohl’s progressive views on education. The paper concludes that Kohl’s book is an important and helpful resource for prospective teachers.
	Other People's Children: Cultural Conflict in the Classroom Code:teachingcultures03.doc Price: $19.90 Quantity in Basket:  none
This two page paper discusses the logic of teaching children skills based on their cultural backgrounds. The issue is analyzed in relation to Lise Delpit’s book “Other People's Children: Cultural Conflict in the Classroom”. How one can truly learn about culture is explained as well as how realistic it would be to be able to teach each individual student in America because of our melting pot of cultures.
	Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been? Code:wheres03.doc Price: $39.80 Quantity in Basket:  none
This four-page essay is written in MLA format with three references cited. It is an analysis of Joyce Carol Oates’ short story “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?”, in terms of two prevalent themes that run through the work: popular music and cliched teenaged speech. Both of these means of communication represent a comfort zone for Connie, the protagonist, and both are utilized by Arnold Friend in order to accomplish her seduction. This essay examines the point of transition from one state to the next suggested in the title, both as it applies to Connie herself, and to music and speech patterns.
	Of Mice and Men Code:miceandmens03.doc Price: $49.75 Quantity in Basket:  none
This essay is a five-page analysis paper of John Steinbeck’s novel Of Mice and Men. Throughout the novel, the writer shows that most of the characters have a dream, either a future dream or one of a happier past. One by one, these dreams are crushed by a force too powerful for the dreamer to resist. This theme of the death of dreams, and their vulnerability, affects Lennie (his dream of the little farm), George (his dream of companionship), Candy (his remembrance of his dog’s youth), Crooks (his remembrance of a time when he was not lonely), Curley’s wife (her dream of stardom), and even Curley (his dream of being feared and respected). Only Slim is invulnerable to this weakness because of his integrity and strength; through him, hope is offered to George and to the reader. The essay is written in MLA format with eight references cited.
	Radicals of the Worst Sort Code:radicalss03.doc Price: $29.85 Quantity in Basket:  none
This is a 3-page term paper based on the book assignment, “Radicals of the Worst Sort” by Ardis Cameron. It explores the issues of class and poverty on working women during the 1872 and 1912 strikes. It is written in MLA format and uses five sources.
	Good and Evil in Paradise Lost Code:goodevils03.doc Price: $29.85 Quantity in Basket:  none
The following paper discusses the good and evil in relation to the character in Paradise Lost. The paper examines the character of God, Sata, Adam, and Eve. The paper is just over 3 pages long with one source in MLA style.
	The Stranger by Albert Camus Code:camusstrangers03.doc Price: $29.85 Quantity in Basket:  none
This is a 3 page English Essay written in MLA format is about the book “The Stranger” by Albert Camus. It does not have any sources. The subject is the theme of love and alienation of the main character Meursault
	The Comfort Women Code:comfortwomens03.doc Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket:  none
This is a one-page response to Georgia Hick’s book The Comfort Women. It is in MLA format with 2 sources
	Why Should Anyone Believe In Anything at All? Code:sires03.doc Price: $49.75 Quantity in Basket:  none
This five-page paper is written in APA format and contains three sources. It is a response paper to James W. Sire's 1994 book Why should anyone believe anything at all? The goal of the paper is for the writer to discuss what their life's governing belief is and why. The paper goes on to explain why and how this belief can be used as an ethical benchmark for decision-making. It includes sociological, psychological, religious, and philosophical reasons for why the author believes what they do.
	The Next Level: First Four Chapters Code:nextlevels03.doc Price: $39.80 Quantity in Basket:  none
This four-page paper reviews the first four chapters from the book The Next Level by James B. Wood. It deals with strategic planning in the field of business administration. The paper is a book analysis that not only reviews the first four chapters and gives an overview of their relevance to strategic planning, but points out at least two ways that the book's ideas can be used in the workplace.
	John Grady's Maturation Code:johngradys03.doc Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket:  none
This one page essay analyzes the maturation of John Grady in All the Pretty Horses. Specific examples from the book are used to prove the point.
	Rappaccini’s Daughter Code:rappaccinis03.doc Price: $39.80 Quantity in Basket:  none
This is a 4-page analytical essay on Hawthorne’s short story, Rappaccini’s Daughter.” The underlying themes in the book as well as outside influences on the story are discussed. The characters of the story are also analyzed.
	Weavers of Revolution by Peter Winn Code:weavers03.doc Price: $39.80 Quantity in Basket:  none
This four-page paper, written at a college junior level and in MLA format, discusses Peter Winn's book Weavers of Revolution. Two prominent themes from the book are chosen for discussion. Also discussed is what the main arguments are that Winn is making. The theoretical issues he addresses, and whether he succeeds in writing his book is also mentioned. There is a criticism and reflection of the author's approach to the subject matter. Another goal of this paper is to discuss whether or not one agrees or disagrees with the author's main arguments and presentation of issues, why one feels the way one does, and whether or not there is sufficient evidence to support the author's claims. What one likes or dislikes about the author's approach is also discussed. There is no summary or outline of the readings, and no outside sources; consequently, there is no bibliography page.
	End of Peseantry Code:ends03.doc Price: $29.85 Quantity in Basket:  none
Three pages on The End of Peasantry. Discussed is one or two prominent themes, and the evidence for them, critically analyzing where relevant.
	Where the Domino Fell Code:robertss03.doc Price: $39.80 Quantity in Basket:  none
This is a four page book review on the book Where the Domino Fell : America and Vietnam, 1945-1990 by James S. Olson and Randy Roberts. The book review has one reference and is in MLA format. The book review covers the strengths and weaknesses of the book. It also includes a discussion of what the books adds to an understanding of the Vietnam War. The review concludes by providing a summary of the main impressions of the book.
	Forced Into Glory: Abraham Lincoln's White Dream Code:bennetts03.doc Price: $49.75 Quantity in Basket:  none
This is a 5-page paper on Lerone Bennett Jr.’s Forced Into Glory: Abraham Lincoln’s White Dream. The paper is a book review and focuses on the author’s main themes and opinions. It presents the author’s distinct bias that Abraham Lincoln was a racist who has been grossly misrepresented in history.
	The Fish Code:thefishs03.doc Price: $19.90 Quantity in Basket:  none
The following paper explores how Elizabeth Bishop uses language, meaning, simile, and metaphor to create a different perspective of fishing and of the fish itself. The paper is two pages long with one source in MLA format.
	Islamic Art in Context Code:robertirwins03.doc Price: $19.90 Quantity in Basket:  none
This is a two-page, MLA-format book report on Islamic Art in Context: Art, Architecture, and the Literary World. A brief history of the author Robert Irwin is given and his main topics in the book are discussed.
	The Tools of Empire Technology and European Imperialism in the 19th Century Code:headricks03.doc Price: $39.80 Quantity in Basket:  none
This four page, APA style paper discusses the book “The Tools of Empire Technology and European Imperialism in the 19th Century” by Daniel R. Headrick. It discuses the thesis of the book, provides a critical evaluation of the work, it’s thesis, the sources from which the author drew his hypothesis and an evaluation of its logic and credibility.
	Cry The Darkness Code:fiesss03.doc Price: $49.75 Quantity in Basket:  none
This is a 5-page paper based on the book “Cry the Darkness” by Donna L. Friess who along with her family were victims of 4 generations of incest. The paper supplies a summary of the book, interaction with the story and a recommendation for Human Services on how to work with victims of incest.
	Born For Liberty By Sara Evans Code:evans03.doc Price: $49.75 Quantity in Basket:  none
This is 5-page book report in MLA style on the book “Born for Liberty” by Sara M. Evans. The paper answer four questions 1. What was the impact of the so-called long 1920s on the lives of American women? 2.What events and developments (in fashion, politics, technology, popular culture, education and so forth)took place in this period that transformed American society's attitude towards women? 3.What do you regard as the single most important of these developments, and why? 4. What, in your opinion, are the three most important rights that women have gained in the time period? You can pick both personal and political rights, but you must provide a high amount of detail and justification within your answer. Rather than repeating the questions in the body of the paper, highlighted areas indicate where a transition is made to the next question.
	A Cup of Chicken Soup for the Soul and Giant Steps Code:motivationals03.doc Price: $99.50 Quantity in Basket:  none
This is a 10 page paper. It has two references and is in MLA format. The paper is an analysis of two motivational books, A Cup of Chicken Soup for the Soul and Giant Steps. The paper analyzes both books in regards to how the authors construct the book to provide the information to the reader, how the authors constructs the book to motivate the reader to take action, and how the author constructs the book to convince the reader that the author can be believed.
	Miscue Analysis Code:miscues03.doc Price: $19.90 Quantity in Basket:  none
This is a two-page paper on Sandar Wilde’s Miscue analysis. It summarizes chapter 2 and looks at the chapter’s strengths and weaknesses. It uses no sources.
	Absalom, Absalom! Code:absalomabsalom.doc Price: $29.85 Quantity in Basket:  none
This paper theorizes what Absalom, Absalom! is about. The writer gives several examples from different perspectives of explanations of what the novel is about. Pages: 3 Sources: 6 Format: MLA
	Across Five Aprils Code:acrossfiveaprils.doc Price: $29.85 Quantity in Basket:  none
This paper reviews the book, Across Five Aprils, by Irene Hunt. Describes some of the central themes in the book, such as the rural Illinois setting, and the coming of age for main character, Jethro Creighton. Summarizes the book's viewpoint on work ethics for different genders, and how people deal with grief. Pages: 3 Sources: none Format: MLA
	A Lesson Before Dying Code:alessonbeforedying.doc Price: $49.75 Quantity in Basket:  none
This paper analyzes and critiques Ernest J. Gaines' story, A Lesson Before Dying. It identifies issues like cultural values and differences of views on life, religion and freedom of American Americans and white Americans. Pages: 5 Sources: 1 Format: MLA
	American Exodus Code:americanexodus.doc Price: $19.90 Quantity in Basket:  none
This paper reviews James Gregory's book American Exodus: The Dust Bowl Migration and Okie Culture in California. In this novel the author argues that the American westward migration of the 1930's is one of the most significant cultural phenomena the country has seen. Pages: 2 Sources: 1 Format: MLA
	A New England Nun Code:anewenglandnun.doc Price: $29.85 Quantity in Basket:  none
This paper discusses the symbolism used in Mary E. Wilkins Freeman's novel, A New England Nun. The writer describes how she intermixed many different plot lines by incorporating symbolism. Pages: 3 Sources: none Format: MLA
	A Random Walk Down Wallstreet Code:arandomwalkdownwallstreet.doc Price: $89.55 Quantity in Basket:  none
This paper summarizes the novel, A Random Walk Down Wall Street, by author Burton Malkiel. The paper discusses the two different types of investors and the varying techniques they use. Pages: 9 Sources: 1 Format: MLA
	Beloved Code:beloved.doc Price: $49.75 Quantity in Basket:  none
This paper critiques the work of Toni Morrison in the novel, Beloved. The author attempts to prove that by reconstructing the past, and giving voice to the marginalized slaves whose voices have been oppressed by history, Morrison dabbles with creating myth, but only as a means of exploring the notion of historical truths. Pages: 5 Sources: 7 Format: MLA
	Call of the Wild Code:callofthewild.doc Price: $29.85 Quantity in Basket:  none
This paper summarizes the story Call of the Wild. The writer focuses on Buck's urge to follow the call. Pages: 3 Sources: 1 (no bibliography) Format: MLA
	Conrad Jarrett Code:conradjarrett.doc Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket:  none
This paper discusses the variety of emotional disorders that character Conrad Jarrett, of the novel Ordinary People, experienced before and after his attempt at suicide. Pages: 1 Sources: 1 Format: MLA
	The Count of Monte Cristo Code:countofmontecristo.doc Price: $69.65 Quantity in Basket:  none
This paper discusses the emotion of love as it relates to revenge in the novel and motion picture, The Count of Monte Cristo. The writer includes a character analysis of Edmond Dantes and Mercedes and their relation to the utilitarian theory, virtue theory, and Kante's morality theory. Pages: 7 Sources: 4 Format: MLA
	The Dance of Legislation Code:danceoflegislation.doc Price: $19.90 Quantity in Basket:  none
This paper summarizes and critiques Eric Redman's book, The Dance of Legislation. The book informs the reader about the American legislative process. Pages: 2 Sources: none Format: MLA
	Dinosaur books Code:dinosaurbooks.doc Price: $29.85 Quantity in Basket:  none
This paper summarizes and evaluates three different dinosaur books for children. The books included in this evaluation are Cool Facts Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs At Your Fingertips, A Look Inside Dinosaurs. Pages: 3 Sources: 3 Format: MLA
	Midnight to the Millennium Code:Indiamidnighttomillennium.doc Price: $39.80 Quantity in Basket:  none
This paper reviews Shashi Tharoor's book, India: Midnight to the Millennium from two different aspects. The first one focuses on India's pluralism and diversity. The second is concerned with Gandhism. Pages: 4 Sources: 1 Format: MLA
	Jack Burden and His Boss Code:jackburdenandhisboss.doc Price: $49.75 Quantity in Basket:  none
This paper analyzes Robert Penn Warren's novel, Jack Burden and His Boss. The writer focuses on the main character's moral and ethical dilemma as well as the contrast between the main and supporting figure. Pages: 5 Sources: 2 Format: MLA
	Jack Burden and His Boss different Code:jackbandhisboss2.doc Price: $49.75 Quantity in Basket:  none
This paper analyzes Robert Penn Warren's novel, Jack Burden and His Boss. The writer focuses on the main character's moral and ethical dilemma caused by the contrast between character's Jack and Willie. This paper is similar to the revisedjackb paper. Pages: 5 Sources: 2 Format: MLA
	Jane Eyre and Moll Flanders Code:janeeyramollflandrs.doc Price: $19.90 Quantity in Basket:  none
This paper discusses the similarities and differences between the books Jane Eyre and Moll Flanders. States the main difference is whether children are portrayed as helpless or powerful. Do they need to be cared for, or can they look after themselves? Gives examples from Jane Eyre, which supports the view that children are accountable for their actions. As well as from Moll Flanders, which portrays children as being completely dependant. Pages: 2 Sources: 2 Format: MLA
	Life on the Edge, by James Dobson Code:lifeontheedge.doc Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket:  none
This paper summarizes the book, Life on the Edge, by James Dobson. The book discusses the adolescence period, and how teenagers sometimes need to turn to God in order to make the best decisions. Pages: 1 Sources: none Format: MLA
	New Nation, by Merrill Jensen Code:newnation.doc Price: $39.80 Quantity in Basket:  none
This paper critiques the novel New Nation, by Merrill Jensen, which is an account of the first constitutional government of the United States in the period of 1781 to 1789. The writer provides an introduction, information about the book and its author, background information, an analysis of the book and its affect on society. Pages: 4 Sources: 4 Format: MLA
	No-No Boy by John Okada Code:nonoboy.doc Price: $69.65 Quantity in Basket:  none
This paper analyzes the novel No-No Boy by John Okada. It is the story of Ichiro, in which the readers come to understand his struggle and understand the conflicts of the time. It enables the reader to reflect on the society of the time, a society that mirrored the internment camps. Pages: 7 Sources: 1 Format: MLA
	Obasan, by Joy Kogawa Code:obasan.doc Price: $9.95 Quantity in Basket:  none
This paper is a brief summarization of the book Obasan, by Joy Kogawa. Pages: 1 Sources: 2 Format: MLA
	The Palace Walk Code:palacewalk.doc Price: $59.70 Quantity in Basket:  none
This paper reviews the Nobel Prize winning novel, The Palace Walk. It gives a brief overview of the author's reasons for writing the novel. It also describes the main characters, Ahmad and Amina in great detail. Discusses what happens when the two meet, and the conflict that occurs when expected gender roles clash. Pages: 6 Sources: 1 Format: MLA
	Persian Boy Code:persianboy.doc Price: $39.80 Quantity in Basket:  none
The paper reviews the story, Persian Boy, written by Mary Renault. It contains a summary of the story (describes the latter years of Alexander Great and the relationship with his male lover), reactions from a general audience and a critical evaluation. Pages: 4 Sources: 4 Format: MLA
	Jack Burden and His Boss Code:revisedjackb.doc Price: $49.75 Quantity in Basket:  none
This paper analyzes Robert Penn Warren's novel, Jack Burden and His Boss. The writer focuses on the main character's moral and ethical dilemma as well as the contrast between the main and supporting figure. The paper is a revised edition of jackburdenandhisboss. Pages: 5 Sources: 2 Format: MLA
	Six Characters in Search of an Author Code:sixcharactersinsearchofanauthor.doc Price: $79.60 Quantity in Basket:  none
The paper discusses why author Pirandello feels the need to exclude his existence from his book, Six Characters in Search of an Author. Pages: 8 Sources: 7 Format: MLA
	The Struggle for Black Equality, by Harvard Sitkoff Code:struggleforblackequality.doc Price: $29.85 Quantity in Basket:  none
This paper reviews, The Struggle for Black Equality, by Harvard Sitkoff. The author identifies and analyzes the thesis and main arguments made by Sitkoff, and provides thoughts on Sitkoff's opinions and ideas as to why black Americans do not feel equal. Pages: 3 Sources: none Format: MLA
	Sleepwalking Through History: America in the Rea