The Lord of the Rings, a fifty year old fairy tale trilogy that was originally composed for the enjoyment of the author's children and then went on to become one of the most widely acclaimed writings, is now experiencing large scale success as a series of films. ... He believed that while the originals had taught a harsh but valuable lesson about a sometimes unstable world, Disney was sentimentally excessive in its always happy and safe ending. ...

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• Approx Pages: 11

The observance of suffering, as a means of self-discovery within the autobiography, will take place in three major works, William Wordsworth's The Prelude, Thomas de Quincey's Confessions of an English Opium Eater, and Alfred, Lord Tennyson's In Memoriam. ... Philosophically, his poetry ring with Neo-Platonic thought. ...

• Word Count: 3189
• Approx Pages: 13
• Grade Level: High School

Iron Man (Favreau 2008), The Lord of the Rings series (Jackson 2001), Harry Potter series (Columbus 2001) or Avatar (Cameron 2009) are not only the examples of high-grossing Hollywood films over the last decade, but also the illustrations of how visual effects have transformed Hollywood filmmaking. ... However, the most famous applicant of computer-generated performance is the Lord of the Rings series where the motion capture data of actor Andrew Serkis to generate the realistic fiction Gollum character. ...

• Word Count: 5359
• Approx Pages: 21
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

December – Christmas This is a typical Order of Worship: • Call to Worship • Prayer of Invocation (prayer inviting God into our worship, opening the congregations heart and mind to worship) • Opening Song (Opening Song should set the atmosphere) • Baptism/Baby Blessing/Lord's Supper (whatever is applicable) • Music – Choir • Welcome (typically done by a church member) • Pass the Love (opportunity to fellowship) • Gifts passed put to visitors (Visitor cards, pens or pencils, a card to pick up a gift after service) • Offertory Appeal ...

• Word Count: 2627
• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: High School

Scottish Immigràtion to Novà Scotià during the 19th Century Scottish immigràtion to Novà Scotià in the nineteenth century is àn àspect of this province's history which hàs been shrouded in myth, symbolism, mistàken identities ànd pride. Màny present dày NovÃ...

• Word Count: 2544
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

By making the play have a happy ending after all its midsummer madness, Shakespeare might seem to be defending such traditions against their critics, suggesting that they are actually benign, or even desirable. ...

• Word Count: 10864
• Approx Pages: 43
• Grade Level: High School

Introduction The system of Reiki healing is ancient and simple, reflecting the divine nature that connects all life. This ability can be learned through training, or may be an innate gift. This form of healing technique can be done both in person through laying on of hands, or through Distance Healing. Much less understood or widely practiced than on-site healing, Distance Healing engages psychic centers in the being. Distance Healing in the Reiki practice is assisted through the visualization of powerful, alchemical symbols that have been handed down from master healers through the ages. ...

• Word Count: 10422
• Approx Pages: 42
• Grade Level: High School