4,067 words

General William T. Sherman's military rise and Civil War impact

In history there are those personalities that have such a lasting impact upon an event, that the persona of the person can become larger than life. One such example is General William Sherman, who would go from obscurity to become one of the most influential generals in American history.

~21 min read

View paper →

2,851 words

Edward Robinson and the founding of biblical geography

Edward Robinson, 1794-1864) was an American biblical scholar. Robinson is often called the "Father of Biblical Geography," and was one of the earliest religious scholars to systematically and professionally catalog numerous sites and establish the Bible as a verifiable archeological map.

~15 min read

View paper →

2,647 words

The International Monetary Fund's role in the global economy

Globalization has had a remarkable effect on both the technological developments and the cultural attributes of a number of companies. Instant global communication is now possible, and individuals know they can instantly communicate with almost anywhere in the world -- and at an affordable cost.

~14 min read

View paper →

2,672 words

Therapeutic support groups for military personnel managing occupational and family stress

Being a military personnel member on active duty is by nature a stressful profession. When the stress of uncertainty, particularly during combat situations, need to be balanced with family life, stress is often compounded.

~14 min read

View paper →

3,003 words

Critical indicators for successful P-16/K-20 student transitions

mix-methods school reform study exploring critical indicators designed to assimilate the 21st century learner into the (p -- 16 / k - 20) education systems

~16 min read

View paper →

2,892 words

Financial concepts used to manage Hurricane Katrina's expenditures and obligations

Hurricane Katrina, one of the biggest disasters that America has faced till date due to natural causes, also turned out to be one of the costliest ones as well.

~15 min read

View paper →

4,330 words

Satellite spectroscopy for identifying geothermal targets in Malawi

Finding more efficient and cost effective means to find electrical grade geothermal systems is important for the development of more environmentally friendly generation of electrical power. This is important in Malawi due to its current inability to meet generation demand.

~22 min read

View paper →

3,340 words

David E. Lewis's book on political appointments and bureaucratic performance

Lewis, David. 2008. The Politics of Presidential Appointments: Political Control Public Policy Processes and Analytical Approaches

~17 min read

View paper →

2,797 words

Implementing a comprehensive sports program at a newly built high school

The new high school which has been opened in the region is in dire need of a sports program. In the creation and implementation of the needed sports program, a multitude of elements have to be addressed.

~14 min read

View paper →

3,010 words

Social networking's influence on the 2008 presidential election campaign

The 2008 Presidential election forever changed the nature of campaigning, constituent management, fund raising, while also creating an entirely different platform for managing campaigns and getting new demographic segments to participate at a level never seen before. The 2008 U.S.

~16 min read

View paper →