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- 1531: Beowulf 9
- ... sixth centuries A.D.. The North Germanic Heroic ages reflect much of the medieval Icelandic prose and poetry. The Danes lived in what is now called Denmark and the southern tip of Sweden. Hrothgar, whose great hall was somewhere on the island of Zealand, is their king in the beginning of the poem. Other characters are accounted for in the course of the narrative in the rest of the poem. The Swedes, whose hostilities among themselves and against the Geats through three generations are featured in the installments during the final third of the poem, live in Sweden north of the Great Lakes.(Rebsamen; 38-35) The action of Beowulf takes place in Scandinavia, where a troll like cannibalistic creature of the darkness named Grendal takes such a passionate exception to the constant revelry that he takes to the great hall of Herot, with a series on numerous attacks on the soldiers in the hall. Somewhere in the land of Geats, a powerful young man identified as a retainer of King Higlac, whose name ...
- 1532: A Biography on Carl Sandburg
- A Biography on Carl Sandburg Carl Sandburg was a great man. His life was one of fame, once he began writing. He inspired many people. He also became an American Marvel. His works still remain read even today, 30 years after his death. His life ... accepted into songbooks, such as The Songbag, and The New American Songbag. Sandburg was then transformed into an American Marvel. he was very interested in the Ideas of Democracy and Liberty. He was inspired by great men, such as Abraham Lincoln, who was shot eighteen years before Sandburg's birth. He was so inspired that he wrote a book about the man's life. It was called Abraham Lincoln: The war ... prize. Some of his all-American works include the following: The Chicago race chariots(1919), Mary Lincoln , Wife and Widow(1932), Rootabaga Country(1922), and Potato Face(1930). In summary, Sandburg was and all-American great guy. He led a life of many social statuses and worked his way to the top. He wrote many great works. And finally he proved himself to be an American marvel. Carl Sandburg was ...
- 1533: Zambezi Valley
- ... pale moonlight. Eyes like those of an eagle penetrate the darkest shadows of the bush. The soft gray pads of his paws tread along the game path barely leaving any evidence of his presence. The great beast strides graciously along before disappearing into black night. He will soon find either a dense thicket or some tall Buffalo grass swaying back and forth on the rhythm of the early morning breeze where ... So vast are these Falls that it is difficult to grasp their true grandeur and, for this reason, they are perhaps best see from the air - a privilege not granted to everyone. Downstream from the great Victoria Falls is Lake Kariba. Kariba is a unique place with outstanding beauty. A great inland sea, nestled amongst the mountains, guarded by enormous reserves of game, and made beautiful and savage by sun and storm, earth and water, life and death. It is unforgettable on a dust-tasting, ...
- 1534: Psychology Comparison
- ... Carnegie Mellon University completed a study (later identified as the ̉HomenetÓ study) that examines the social and psychological effects of Internet use in the home. What they found, the report states, is that the initial depression and loneliness of the participants in the study did not increase use on the Internet. However, citing the researchers, the article states; ̉Internet use itself appeared to cause a decline in psychological well-being.Ó ... Internet's focus on communication; ̉greater use of the Internet was associated with declines in participants communication with family members in the household, declines in the size of their social circle, and increases in their depression and loneliness.Ó After this brief description of the study, the article begins by describing the trends in social ̉disengagementÓ due to technology that many researchers have discovered over the past 35 years. The Internet ... tests were administered at the conclusion of the study. Social involvement was measured by family communication, size of local and distant social network, and social support. Psychological well-being was measured by loneliness, stress, and depression. They carefully monitored for other control variables that could influence these things. Internet usage was automatically monitored watching specifically for the major applications the Internet was used for and finding that e-mail and ...
- 1535: Quinn's Ishmael: Mistakes of Mankind and Their Affect on the Human History
- ... mend our ways but apprehensive about the changes that will occur. The lesson of this book is that each one of us can make changes that will directly enhance our personal lives, and begin the great task of changing how all humans view and live out their lives. The wise and almost omnipotent teacher that had the task of changing the course of human history is, as one might imagine, a ... the world and run it into the ground as humans are currently doing. We would never have been given the chance to live. Might we be doing the sa me to future inhabitants of our great world? Our universe?* These tough questions force the type of revolutionary thinking that Ishmael is meant to provide. Another milestone in the book is when Ishmael and his student formulate the law of life: a ... do everything in one's power to spread this knowledge and help others correct their destructive ways in order to live in accordance with nature and its laws. The student in Ishmael was given this great task. He was alone in his enlightenment and had a seemingly impossible task ahead of himself. Hopefully each one of us who comes to accept this knowledge can help take some of that load ...
- 1536: Arthurian Legend
- ... so that what one thinks, they all think. They go about their daily lives oblivious to the control the leader has over them. In the final transformation Wart visits the badger. The badger is a great philosopher who enjoys giving scholarly commentaries. While Wart is visiting him, he explains a story he has written on the creation of the animal kingdom’s hierarchy. In his commentary he explains how man answered ... and individualism. a democratically elected leader, whom subjects have faith in his or her ability to get a job done, and who has the required skills will complete the task at hand. Leaders must give great thought to making decisions related to their use of power, and use their experience. These decisions should be made without the help of others. That’s what Merlin is trying to teach Wart, leadership. That’s also what Merlin teaches King Arthur. That’s why Merlin is so important to the stories of King Arthur. He teaches him how to lead and be a great king. There has been a lot of material written about the legendary King Arthur and although he has been a popular figure in literature for over 800 years, not a lot is known about ...
- 1537: Pompey
- ... managed to fulfil his ambition. You must establish a clear understanding of the complexities of the political situation and the effects of the Civil War. Gnaeus Pompeius Crassus, better known as Pompey, or Pompey the Great, was born on September the 20th, 106 BC. Pompey was a Roman general and statesman, the erstwhile ally of Julius Caesar, but later his arch rival for power. Pompey was born in Rome into a ... commonly called the First Triumvirate, with Julius Caesar and Marcus Licinius Crassus. The career of Pompeius opened in fraud and violence. It was instigated, in war and peace, through illegality and treachery. Pompey was a great general, but a bad politician. Pompey helped to end the slave revolt of Spartacus in 72 BC. Because of his leadership abilities, Pompey was elected consul in 70 BC. However, he ran into opposition in ... it is likely that Pompey only entered into military engagements if it either provided him with political power or influence over people, which could translate into political power. Pompey was insatiably covetous, which was a great cause of people s hatred for him. But many loved Pompey; his temperance, his skill and exercise in war, his eloquence of speech, integrity of mind, and affability in conversation and address. No men ...
- 1538: What Is Hinduism
- ... type. The reason for this is that mental worship does not need external symbols and images. Mental worship is more geared towards individuals who have obtained adequate progress in spiritual life. Ritualistic worship is a great deal simpler and thus suitable for beginners. Yet, this does not imply that a certain level of meditation is not required in ritualistic worship. Cohesiveness and self-discipline is provided from central social activities which ... honored in turns. Each is praised as creator, source, and preserver of the universe. There are many gods, but their multiplicity does not diminish the significance or power of any of them. Each of the great gods may serve as a lens through which reality is clearly seen. Hindus argue that devas should not be confused with God. There is only one Supreme Being. The fact that Hindus give their God ... Why is this the case? Well, Hinduism is a very visual culture. Symbolism is everywhere and most prevalent in visual religious iconography. The extra body parts symbolize a different aspect of the Supreme Being. A great story behind the justification of several heads on an image is best explained in a popular story: In Classical Hindu mythology, Brahma, the Creator, was born in a lotus that emerged from the milky ...
- 1539: Bipolar Disorder 3
- Manic-depressive illness, or bipolar disorder, is a psychiatric disorder and brain disease is characterized by severe mood swings, from mania to depression. Bipolar Disorder is a biological disease of the brain. It is caused by a chemical imbalance. It affects more than 2 million Americans and may have a strong genetic link Men and women are equally ... have a manic depressive illness. Environmental factors such as death, separation and divorce may trigger the disorder. The illness manifests itself with the individual experiencing episodes of mania or elation followed by low mood or depression. The number of manic and depressive episodes varies greatly from person to person and most individuals experience "normal" periods between their manic and depressive episodes. Manic depression can send a person plunging from a high state, where one may believe one has superhuman energy and abilities, into a pit of despair, where it may seem as if the only way out ...
- 1540: The Work of Poet and Philosoher Archibald Lampman
- ... write such popular pieces as "Heat" and "A sunset at Les Eboulements" and yet in his darkest moments we get the main topic of this essay "The City of The End of Things". Like most great poets, Lampmans moods and feelings had a direct effect on the nature and topic of his poetry. Lampman chief poetry was done after a great joy in his life, or a great sadness. Sadly, Archibald was not a rich man and lived not a happy life, and most of his poetry reflects that. "The City of The End of Things" was written in a time of ...
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