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L. Frank Baum's "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz", 2006.
A comparison of the original story of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum and the 1939 screen adaptation of the story.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 76.95
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Almost four decades of history and innovations in media technology separate the text of L. Frank Baum's "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" (1899) and MGM's 1939 musical "The Wizard of Oz". Although the plot of the film is roughly comparable to that of the book, the filmmakers made a great many changes in their adaptation of the story. This essay argues the thesis that the changes and modifications between the text and the cinematic version represent more than just the efforts of the filmmakers to adapt the story to a different medium.
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"The Wonderful Wizard of Oz", 2008.
An examination of L. Frank Baum's connections to the populist party and his references to it in his classic novel, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz."
2,500 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 109.95
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This paper analyzes the politics of the populist party that can be found within L. Frank Baum's classic novel, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz." It provides a brief history and correlative analysis of the ideology of the populist party, in order to reveal Baum's influences in writing the plot for the novel. The paper also examines the correlation to Baum's own socialist ties with populist reform in the Midwest.
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"In conclusion, the involvement of L. Frank Baum in the Populist Party Movement is a major facet of the plot and character structure in his novel: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The symbolic use of Dorothy and her companions seeking to find the Great Oz, so that they can free the people is paramount to Baum's own quest to garner better living conditions and governmental regulations on the banks that were closing down and confiscating farms all over the Midwest. In this manner, Baum offers a parable of the Populist Party struggle in the Wizard of Oz, but also provides biographical and societal information about his involvement and propagandistic agenda for writing this classic novel for the turn of the 19th century in America."
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"A Wrinkle in Time" and "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz", 2002.
An analysis of the female characters in the two novels "A Wrinkle of Time" by Madeline L'Engle and "The Wizard of Oz" by L. Frank Baum.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 3 sources, APA, AU$ 87.95
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This paper compares and analyzes "A Wrinkle of Time" and "The Wizard of Oz" and shows how both books attempt to broaden the stereotypical view of women by introducing us to two strong female protagonists Margaret 'Meg' Murray and Dorothy.
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"The ability to be different and define ones own destiny are important literary components for a protagonist to possess. Meg, from A wrinkle In Time, is not like other girls her age. She is outspoken and not afraid to voice her own opinion. Meg's father has been absent from home for quite a while and it is causing emotional distress in her life. The townsfolk begin to murmur that her father has abandoned the family. She is determined to keep a stiff upper lip and not let others get the best of her. Meg states, "As long as she (Mother) says Father is coming home then I'll believe that." (L'engle p. 25) Even her school principal advises her that she'd "make a better adjustment to life if (she) faced facts." (L'engle p. 25) Adjusting to life is not what a protagonist does."
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L.L. Bean, Inc., 2004.
This paper discusses the marketing case of the L.L. Bean Company, which operates on three channels, including catalog, Internet, and retail stores.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 9 sources, MLA, AU$ 101.95
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This paper explains that L.L. Bean experienced a slight decline in growth because of increasing competition and other market forces, which requires more research about the existing business to decide the proper strategies. The author points out that L.L. Bean's emphasis on customer service sets it apart from some other catalog companies and helps in its marketing. The paper stresses that inventory management is a key issue that must be addressed because goods now are shipped ready for the direct channel and not for the retail channel; therefore, a dual flow system in which the goods are sent ready-for-sale to retail centers would eliminate time and costs for a considerable savings of about $.95 a unit.
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The Problem
L.L. Bean Overview
Background
Retail Clothing Industry - Overview
L.L. Bean's Strategies
Case Situation
Alternatives
Evaluation
Implementation
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"L.L. Bean dedicated to the sale of outdoor wear, clothing for hunters, campers, and those who want to commune with the great outdoors. The company is known for is outerwear, sportswear, house wares, footwear, camping and hiking gear, fishing gear, and the Maine hunting shoe that served as the company's first big success. The company sells through retail outlets and has five retail and sixteen factory outlets in the United States, as well as nine additional stores in Japan. The main means of selling, however, is through its more than 200 million catalogs sent out each year. The company also has an online presence in both English and Japanese, bringing the catalog into the computer age for the company founded in 1912."
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L.L. Bean and Land?s End: The Impact of Internet Sales, 2004.
Thesis paper studying the effects internet sales have had on the market of two companies, L.L. Bean and Land's End.
1,868 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 86.95
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The thesis of this paper contends that internet sales of L.L. Bean and Land's End have impacted their apparel market. The paper attempts to demonstrate this thesis by examining the sales record, corporate image, and customer relationships of both companies since commencing with a web presence.
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"In order to determine the degree to which L.L. Bean and Lands? End have been successful in further evolving and establishing their traditional catalog and retail store customer base to the online shopping world, one measure have success may be evidence of customer satisfaction in addition to customer purchases. According to Hill (2002), when attempting to determine the degree to which customers are satisfied with an online shopping experience, the best measure of customer satisfaction is the likelihood that a customer will return to the site to shop again. While some have suggested that customer relationships are best understood by examining a group of attributes, including use of email and other channels to connect with the company, the real indicator of customer satisfaction is the degree to which they will make online purchases from the company on a repeat basis."
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Anne Frank's "Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl", 2004.
This paper discusses the psychology of fear as presented in "Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank.
1,535 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 73.95
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This paper explains that Anne Frank in her bibliography "Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl", being a typical teenage girl, was incredibly emotional. The author points out that the circumstance in which she recorded these sentiments was such that they were always overshadowed by her immense fear. The paper relates that, in the first few diary entries written in the Annex, although slightly afraid, Frank does not realize the true level of danger she is in and therefore fills page after page with detailed but mundane descriptions of daily life in the Annex. The author then explains that, as Frank matures, she begins to empathize with the apprehensiveness felt by the adults and, as a result, her fear begins to increase. The paper stresses that, in a child's mind, death is not a feasible occurrence; therefore, she can allow herself to believe that she does not fear it.
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'In this entry, as well as many others, she discusses her constant fears of being caught by the Germans while hiding in the secret annex with her family. This entry is especially powerful because it sheds light on the fact that, in such small cramped conditions, there is little to do but let your mind wander. When put in a situation where you can not talk or laugh too loudly for fear of capture, all that one is left with is his or her thoughts and for a young girl, this can cause immense fright. As she points out on this same page of her diary, everything she says or does leads her back to thoughts of fear."
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"Wizard of Oz", 1996.
Compares book by L. Frank Baum & 1939 film, critical views, plot, characters, popularity.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 57.95
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"L. Frank Baum created a magical place in his book The Wizard of Oz and in the many subsequent books he wrote about this fantastic land to which the Kansas farm girl, Dorothy, was transported by a tornado, and the film version of the book, made in 1939, offered a visualization of the creations of Baum in a colorful and appealing form. The film is different from the book in a number of ways, not only in terms of changes in the plot, but in terms of the accent placed on various ideas and in the way elements are dramatized. For one thing, of course, the movie is part musical, something never considered by Baum. Baum would likely have been favorably disposed to the movie given that he himself had written, produced, and directed several Oz films during the silent era. Baum wrote 13 Oz books, and the books were carried on after his death by others so that another 19..."
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"The Wizard of Oz", 2003.
Explores the success of L. Frank Baum's book.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 34.95
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The paper presents a brief history of the book and contends that it is a psychological fairy tale. It shows elements that are important to the story's success and continued popularity. It touches on the populist message and its allegorical content, as well as the spiritual message of the book.
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"L. Frank Baum created a magical place in his book The Wizard of Oz and in the many subsequent books he wrote about this fantastic land to which the Kansas farm girl, Dorothy, was transported by a tornado. Baum wrote 13 Oz books, and the books were ..."
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Adults and Kiddie Lit, 2004.
This paper discusses two childhood books enjoyed by adults, F. L. Baum?s ?The Wonderful Wizard of Oz? and F. H. Burnett?s ?The Secret Garden?.
1,480 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 70.95
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This paper explains that ?The Wizard of Oz? and ?The Secret Garden? are children?s books that bring out the child in the adult by invoking a renewed desire to experience a childhood state of unbridled curiosity, optimism, courage, and capacity for love. The author points out that Baum and Burnett use the technique of ?fantastic composition?, where elements of daily life are connected intimately with the heart of the magic itself. The paper relates that, unlike Baum, Burnett, who does not resort to the use of any other worldly powers or creatures in ?The Secret Garden?, nevertheless manages to weave a form of magic quite uniquely her own.
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"Initially, Burnett uses the neglected and locked up garden to mirror the lonely, unloved lives of Mary and Colin: ? She wants to see the garden because it has been shut up for ten years, as she herself as been?. The process of discovery and exploration of the garden?metaphor for Mary?s resumed growth and development.? That process of growth and development into happy, confident, fulfilled beings is, however, not an easy one. Like Dorothy, Mary and Colin, too, soon discover that the answers to their problems lie within themselves and not in the external world."
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Film: "The Wonderful, Horrible Life of Leni Riefenstahl", 2008.
This paper describes and analyzes Ray Muller's documentary film "The Wonderful, Horrible Life of Leni Riefenstahl", who is best known as a documentary filmmaker during the time of Hitler.
1,055 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 3 sources, APA, AU$ 54.95
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The paper explains that title of the documentary "The Wonderful, Horrible Life of Leni Riefenstahl" captures the controversy, which Leni Riefenstahl arouses and summarizes the nature of her film work. The author points out that Riefenstahl is popularly acknowledge for having made two of the best documentary films ever produced but they have been denounced for their inherently horrible ideology of Nazism and central figure Hitler. The paper relates that, while this documentary is objective by presenting her admirable qualities, the film also exposes an infinitely less attractive dimension to Riefenstahl's personality, her self-defensive, over-brimming with self-justification and unwaveringly unapologetic stance about the services she rendered to Hitler and the Nazi party. The author discusses the use of voiceovers, flashbacks and contrasts in the production of the film.
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""The Wonderful, Horrible Life of Leni Riefenstahl" compels mixed reactions to its protagonist, evoking both admiration and aversion towards Riefenstahl. In one of the scenes, she is depicted as walking on a pier, carrying her own, undoubtedly heavy, scuba diving gear. Her much younger companions are walking ahead of her and neither offers to help her with her equipment and, indeed, her demeanor suggests that she would have rejected any offers of help. This scene would not have been remarkable were it not for the fact that Riefenstahl was over 90 at the time."
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Larkin's Wonderful World, 2002.
An analysis of the influence of the blues on the poetry of Phillip Larkin.
2,945 words (approx. 11.8 pages), 11 sources, MLA, AU$ 126.95
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This paper analyses the influences on the poetry of Phillip Larkin in relation to Ezra Pound's principles of Logopoeia as described in his "How to Read". It looks at Larkin's objection to Pound's abstract principle of Logopoeia, by which all words hold historical and poetic significance by their being charged with their use by the poet's predecessors. It shows how this is deconstructed by his use of the imagery of the blues in his poetry.
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"Further evidence for the inconsistency of Larkin's objection to the use of allusions in poems to other poems or poets can be seen in 'Deceptions'. His alteration of Ophelia's line 'I was the more deceived' to 'That you were less deceived' undermines the dominance of the rapist - parallel to Hamlet's control of Ophelia - by suggesting that he is 'more deceived' in pursuing sexual 'fulfilment' than any victim experiencing suffering which at least has clear causes and effects. The modification of this allusion was important enough to Larkin for 'The Less Deceived' to later become the title of the whole collection of poems in which 'Deceptions' appeared."
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Frank Capra, 2002.
A discussion of five films directed by Frank Capra as summarized by author Ray Carney in his book "American Vision: The Films of Frank Capra".
875 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 2 sources, APA, AU$ 45.95
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The paper shows that with only one exception, most of director Frank Capra?s greatest movies take place during the depression, 1929-1941, or shortly after. His films are unique in that they are some of the first to display a faith in American opportunity and values in the context of institutional reform. This paper explores five Capra files in chronological order, "It Happened One Night"(1934), "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town" (1936), "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" (1939), "Meet John Doe" (1941)and "It's a Wonderful Life" (1946) as summarized by author Ray Carney in his book "American Vision: The Films of Frank Capra". The paper shows how Carney illustrates these films' inclusion of characters that display the courage to act on their own conviction and to sway out of control groups to act in the interest of common good.
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"MR. DEEDS GOES TO TOWN portrays Longfellow Deeds as a personification of small-town virtue. After inheriting $20 million from a distant relative, Deeds moves from Mandrake Falls, Vermont to a mansion in New York where he is victim not only to bureaucratic pressures and social scrutiny, but is actually threatened with being made over into someone else. Under attack by shyster lawyers with motives to steal his fortune, Deeds successfully defends himself in court so that he will be declared sane enough to distribute millions of dollars to destitute farmers. Carney?s interpretation of Capra?s motivation for this work is that given the fundamental state of affairs, the marginality, and alienation of individual in a society that he is unable imaginatively to leave, he must therefore shape some sort of public expressive performance."
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X-L Clothing, 2008.
An outside consultant's view on the business situation of X-L clothing.
1,149 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 57.95
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The paper discusses the problem of declining revenues of X-L Clothing but adds that it has the potential to become a market force in the world's largest country, and explore one of the international community's greatest, untapped and expanding markets. The paper discusses the various options for improvement and concludes that an expanded advertising budget will secure the X-L brand, help distinguish X-L against inferior imitators and competitors, and create product loyalty amongst the young. Many young people will be trying different outdoor sports for the first time, and it is essential that, when they do, they do so using X-L products.
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Key Issues: Sales Revenues
List of Alternatives
Increasing Advertising: Pros and Cons
Discontinuing Brand: Largely Cons
R&D Expansion: Some Pros, Mostly Cons
Final Recommendation: Increase Advertising
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". But the Chinese market, even its most affluent members, is not likely to be encompassed by the highest end consumers when viewed in an international context, as compared to elite hikers in the United States, Australia, or Great Britain. Consumers are only beginning to explore the outdoors, and are likely still focusing on the basics, still learning to consume like capitalist sportsmen and women. Some R&D is always necessary, but this should not be the primary focus of the company, nor where it places the majority of its funds at this juncture of its history in China."
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Frank Sinatra, 2002.
A biography of the life and career of the legend Frank Sinatra.
3,686 words (approx. 14.7 pages), 15 sources, MLA, AU$ 148.95
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This paper outlines the life story of the entertainer Frank Sinatra also known affectionately as Ol? Blue Eyes and respectfully Chairman of the Board. It discusses how, for a first-generation Italian-American, Frank Sinatra surpassed all expectations he or his family ever had. He literally climbed to the top of the mountain of success and stayed there and even after death, he is revered. It examines some of the stories surrounding his connections to the Mafia and how he palled around with Presidents, slept with their wives, bedded practically every female star in Hollywood, had a recording career that fills a book, won an Oscar, fought for civil rights before it was a popular cause ,and helped countless people financially. It describes how he?s been known as an angel of mercy, rescuing people from life and death situations and also as a brute as well, sending guys to beat up someone who fell in his disfavor. It?s difficult at times to tell truth from fiction regarding Frank Sinatra. Nevertheless, one thing is certain, an absolute fact, Sinatra is a legend.
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"Born Francis Albert Sinatra on December 12, 1915, in Hoboken, New Jersey, he was the only child of Dolly and Anthony Martin Sinatra. He worked for the Jersey Observer unloading trucks during his teenage years (Sinatra pg). He soon became of copy boy and had aspirations of becoming a journalist. When the editor told him that copy boys ?don?t know enough to be reporters,? Sinatra promptly enrolled in secretarial school, studying English, typing and shorthand (Sinatra pg). "
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Children's Literature, 2008.
This paper looks at child characters acting as adults in literature, focusing on 'The Ozma of Oz' by Frank Baum and 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' by Lewis Carroll.
1,715 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 80.95
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In this article, the writer notes that there are many examples in children's literature where child characters act as adults. The writer points out that the characterizations of Alice in 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' as well as Dorothy in 'Ozma of Oz are excellent examples of the phenomena in literature. The writer also points out that the reality of the phenomena is that, for the most part children's literature is created by adults, and these same adults, as children wish they had been able to act as adults, upon the arbitrary world of adults. The main characters in these two works demonstrate this phenomenon by calmly dealing with the world around them as if they had years of adult conflicts under their belt, as the desire to be recognized as having power, as a child demonstrates a desire to emulate adults and therefore resolve the arbitrary conflicts that occur in the adult world. The writer concludes that part of the the purpose of the writer is to recount the innocence of a child, and still manage to fulfill one's obligations as an adult. The writer maintains that the children in these two fantastic stories are reflecting the need to remember the fantasy of childhood as well as the obligations of adulthood, without losing either.
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"The resolution to resolve the arbitrary conflicts of adults, in the magical world of mystery, as well as in the real world are clear intentions of personal growth. To act as an adult, and to have the influence of an adult, is the aspiration of all children, especially in a world where such actions are recognized as brave and necessary. Adults who write works of fiction for children, remember their own days as children, being unable to navigate the mysteries of the adult world and wishing more than anything to have influence over them. The reflection of the desire, as a child to understand and resolve the mystery of the adult world is reflected in fantasy. Childhood is a period of clarity and innocence, that writers of children's works wish to retell to children of the younger generations. There is no sense of real childhood fear, as the innocence of a child drives his or her clarity in the world of adults, no matter the level of mystery. The idea of personal growth and influence, drives the child's actions, and the child seeks this recognition in the real as well as the world of imagination. Upon waking, Alice's sister, now an adult recognizes in Alice's recalled dream the nature of children and the need to remain innocent."
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Anne Frank, 2005.
This paper looks at the life of Anne Frank.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 91.95
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This paper tells the story of Anne Frank, the young girl who hid from the Nazis in an attic in Amsterdam. The writer discusses that she hid for 25 months before being discovered and then was sent to a concentration camp along with her sister and parents. The writer tells that Anne, her sister and mother died in the camps. In this paper the writer shows that her father survived and published her diary, which has become known the world over as "The Diary of Anne Frank".
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"When Adolf Hitler came to power, his anti-Semitic beliefs were put into practice by his Nazi party, which passed anti-Jewish laws and built concentration camps, where millions of Jews were killed or died from the harsh conditions. Anne Frank, a young Jewish girl and her family were forced to hide and Anne began a diary which documented the sufferings of her family. It has become famous as "The Diary of Anne Frank" and has been made into movies, TV specials and plays. The diary ..."
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