-
Book Encyclopedia Volume World Book Encyclopedia Volume Map
856 wordsCartography is described by Webster's as the art of making maps, but how is it done? A cartographer doesn't just sit down and draw a map free hand. He has to have techniques and equipment to do the job right and accurately. Maps can be made in three different ways: cylindrical projection, conic projection, and azimuthal projection. These different ways vary the quality and the accuracy of the map. No matter how a map is made it is going to have geographic grids, which help us find and describe l...
Free research essays on topics related to: globe, map, projections, projection, world book -
Bard The Hunter Bilbo Won Smaug
452 wordsThis is a story about a Hobbit whose name is Bilbo Baggins. One morning thirteen Dwarfs and Gandalf The Wandering Wizard appeared at Bilbo's door. The Dwarfs wanted Bilbo to help them conquer a dragon named Smaug, who had taken over their land. When Bilbo woke up the next morning, they started out on a journey towards Lonely Mountain. Then, a thunder storm came upon them and they found a dry cave and slept there for the night. Bilbo was awakened by a scraping sound, then he saw the stone wall op...
Free research essays on topics related to: mountain, ring, lonely mountain, smaug, bilbo -
Brown Hair Six Weeks
1,929 wordsAs I stood at the three point line, the ball seemed to be in slow motion. Screams from the crowd came as the ball dropped through the net. Not only did this shot go in but it dropped through the net with such force that it made a sound that was heard throughout the gym. The gym was packed and the fans were on their feet, I had just hit my first three pointer of my varsity basketball career. As our team set up the press, sweat dripped from my face. I was close enough to kiss my opponent, there wa...
Free research essays on topics related to: finger, first time, starting point, six weeks, brown hair -
W W Ii Bombing Of Pearl Harbor
2,283 wordsRacism: The Question of Japanese Internment During World War Two During World War Two approximately one hundred and ten thousand Japanese, citizens and aliens, were evacuated, interned and either relocated or imprisoned in desolate camps on the basis of their loyalty to the United States. This was justified as a military necessity because the Japanese were thought to be a threat to the security of the west coast of the United States. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, age-old stereotypes that ha...
Free research essays on topics related to: twentieth century, west coast, bombing of pearl harbor, state of war, w w ii -
Operation Desert Storm Persian Gulf War
1,785 wordsIt is hard to pin-point a specific reason for the invasion of Kuwait by the Iraqis. Some charge the British of being unconcerned with middle east traditions when they carved up the present day Arab world (). Others suggest the Kuwaitis flaunted their wealth in the face of many poorer neighbors (). However, others think it was a natural result of Saddam Hussein's "bully-like" nature (). Regardless, there are several mishaps that took place between these two nations years prior to the invasion. Th...
Free research essays on topics related to: operation desert storm, saddam hussein, persian gulf war, saudi arabia, air force -
Endangered Species Atlantic Coast
1,438 words(Charadrius Melodus) Introduction The piping plover, a bird now going extinct, was once very bountiful. When an animal is going extinct, it could mean a lot of things. The Piping Plover is an endangered species. An endangered species is a name for a plant or animal that is slowly dying out. This bird is experiencing population drops, so it is called endangered. It is known to scientists as the Charadrius Melodus (ES: Piping Plover). It mainly resides around the Great Lakes and sometimes lives al...
Free research essays on topics related to: information sheet, bird, atlantic coast, great lakes, endangered species -
Side Of The Road Downtown Area
932 wordsAudience: Vacation Takers, Recommended for Over 20 Years Old Although Mackinaw Island is very small, it is very beautiful and has lots of exciting activities, such as bicycling, horseback riding, buggy riding, and fudge shopping. Mackinaw Island is located in the upper part of Michigan between Lake Huron, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. It makes a perfect place for a quick getaway. The tourist season runs from mid-May to mid-October. The Island, being only 8. 2 miles around, looks like a small ...
Free research essays on topics related to: horses, horse, downtown area, side of the road, previous experience -
Quick End To The War Invasion Of Italy Caesar
1,276 words... ones in pacifying Attics, but Juba posed to be a greater threat. He had superior numbers to Curio, and better knowledge of the terrain and used this to his advantage. He ambushed Curio surrounding him and crushing his army. Curio had a chance to escape with his life, but instead chose to remain and fight with his soldiers until the end. He died with the hope of a quick end to the war. Caesars momentum had been stopped with this battle. Another major problem facing Caesar was the gathering fo...
Free research essays on topics related to: cavalry, caesar, caesars, civil war, pompey -
Bilbo Baggins Dragon Smaug
1,699 wordsThe Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien is set in a fantasy world that has differences, as well as similarities, to our own world. The story takes place in the imaginary world of Middle-earth in the Third Age of it's history. It's a land and time of Elves, Dwarves and Dragons
Characters Hobbits are similar to people, though more shy and half the size of a man. Most have thick hair on their feet, round bellies, and a taste for a comfortable, peaceful life. The Hobbit chronicles the journey of...
Free research essays on topics related to: h 2, lonely mountain, fantasy world, dragon smaug, bilbo baggins -
Bilbo Baggins Lonely Mountain
1,621 wordsH 2 >Setting The story occurs in the imaginary world Middle-earth created by the author, it is appropriate since creatures that are found in the book (e. g. , goblins and dwarves) do not exist in our world. Since the story happens in many places over Middle-earth the author gives a deep description only in places where important things to the plot happen but in other places he gives a more general description. Most places make the reader have a picture in his brain of them; the author use...
Free research essays on topics related to: lonely mountain, bilbo baggins, plot development, middle earth, author makes -
Thousand Six Hundred Planet From The Sun
1,448 wordsOn a hot summer night, as you are sitting outside enjoying the evening, you tilt your head back and look into the night sky. You begin to wonder what is really out there? How far away are the stars? Are they stars or are they planets? We live in a part of the night sky called the Milky Way Galaxy. Our galaxy can be seen with the naked eye on a clear summer night. It resembles a ribbon stretched across the night sky. During the summer is when the Milky Way is at its fullest with the stars so clus...
Free research essays on topics related to: seven hundred, planet from the sun, night sky, thousand six hundred, seven thousand -
George And Lennie Tend The Rabbits
1,411 wordsIn the novel Mice of Men, John Steinbeck writes about two completely different characters George and Lennie. George is a bright hardworking man. Lennie is a large strong man who has the mind of a child and equally hardworking as George. Because Lennie has a hard time understanding how things work in life, he finds himself in a lot of trouble. George and Lennie travel around the Salinas Valley working on ranches. They are good friends and share the dream of owning a ranch where they will spend th...
Free research essays on topics related to: tells lennie, tend the rabbits, curly wife, george and lennie, red dress -
Music Ethnography Of Jazz Culture In Charlottesville Virginia
1,319 words... has always represented a social party, and it still is today, although it has become slightly more of an elite club. But, between the atmosphere around the musicians and the audience, they all understand themselves, the music and the community (David Ake). Furthermore the listeners understand whats going on in their communities and they each fit in. As the band starts to play Jeff Decker the saxophone player leads the group of with the main melody and they begin to jam. Most of the forms of ...
Free research essays on topics related to: player, band, jazz, solo, social culture -
Years Of Age Mortally Wounded
1,395 wordsIt may be a proper introduction to this narrative, briefly to represent the state of things for some time previous to the said Massacre; and this seems necessary in order to the forming a just idea of the causes of it. At the end of the late [French and Indian] war, in which this province bore so distinguished a part, a happy union subsisted between Great Britain and the colonies. This was unfortunately interrupted by the Stamp Act; but it was in some measure restored by the repeal of it. It was...
Free research essays on topics related to: years of age, mortally wounded, seventeen years, governor, province -
Compare And Contrast Form Of Energy
1,458 wordsCONGO Book vs. Movie Congo by Michel Crichton was an extraordinary book as well as a movie about a group of scientists taking a journey into the heart of Africa in search of the black diamonds, in the lost city of Zinj! While being observed back in the U. S. over satellite camera, the whole team dies within a matter of seconds by some unknown being. The scientists back home sent out a second team (Karen as the leader) to find the others and to pick up where they had started! There was only one p...
Free research essays on topics related to: group of scientists, form of energy, sign language, machine guns, compare and contrast -
Bilbo Baggins Knocked Unconscious
1,432 wordsBILBO BAGGINS: Hobbit CHARACTER INTRODUCTION BILBO BAGGINS: The Hobbit who led the Dwarves to the Lonely Mountain to reclaim their treasure from the dragon Smaug. He found the One Ring in Gollum's cave GANDALF: The Wizard that accompanies Bilbo and the dwarves on their quest. He is well versed in magic spells and often calls upon them to save his comrades. THORIN OAKENSHIELD: Son of the King of Dwarves who were driven from the Lonely y Mountain by Smaug. With the aid of Gandalf and Bilbo he seek...
Free research essays on topics related to: dragon smaug, lonely mountain, lake town, knocked unconscious, bilbo baggins -
Electric Chair Death Row
1,038 wordsIs the electric chair a cruel and inhumane way to punish criminals for the crimes they have committed in the past? This is the huge controversy that has been stirring up in Florida news lately. The electric chair has proven to have malfunctions and is not killing people instantly. The criminals have been feeling pain from the evidence that has been found. Recently the electric chair has been reconstructed. The original electric chair was made out of oak wood in 1923. The new electric chair is al...
Free research essays on topics related to: john f, america online, electric chair, death row, july 1999 -
Deep Breath Feel Fine
733 wordsSit up in a comfortable chair or lie on a couch or a bed with your hands resting in your lap or by your side and take three slow deep breaths. Each time you inhale, focus on filling your lungs with clean, fresh air. (Pause) As you exhale, feel all of the tension leave your lungs. (Pause) Now stare at a spot. Look at a spot on the wall or ceiling. (Pause) Look at that spot, breathe deep and relax. (Pause) Your body is relaxing, deeply relaxing. (Pause) Your eyes are getting heavy and closing down...
Free research essays on topics related to: feel good, deeper, deep breath, feel fine, pause -
Alcohol And Tobacco Buddhist Religion
1,249 wordsIn 1950, a careless act turned into tragedy when a fire burned wild and swept away over 17, 000 acres of forest watershed land in the Capitan Mountains, Lincoln National Forest. When the fire had died off, a badly burned cub was rescued from a charred tree. This cub, later named Smokey, was taken to the National Zoo where he lived out the rest of his life. Smokey was soon used to create an animated bear aimed at informing people of forest fires and fire prevention. The Smokey the Bear ad campaig...
Free research essays on topics related to: alcohol and tobacco, buddhist religion, feel good, forest fires, joe camel -
Rotation Period Wide Open
2,643 wordsSaturn is the outermost planet of the planets known in ancient times. The earliest known observations of Saturn, by the Babylonians, can be reliably dated to the mid- 7 th century BC, but it was probably noticed much earlier, since Saturn tends to shine brighter than most stars. To the naked eye it appears yellowish. The Greeks named it after Cronus, the original ruler of Olympus, who in Roman is the god Saturn. Saturn is the 6 th planet in order distance from the sun. It cannot approach the pla...
Free research essays on topics related to: saturn, 000 km, 000 kilometers, wide open, rotation period
Customer center
