"The Big Sleep" is about a private detective that is trying to solve a blackmailing case for a dying millionaire. The detective‚ Philip Marlowe‚ finds that the case not only involves blackmail‚ but also murder. This book was Raymond Chandler’s first novel and it explores the oppressive and corrupt society of 1930’s America. Chandler uses Philip Marlowe as the immoral yet heroic protagonist. The corruption of 1930’s society is present in the government of Los Angeles. Throughout the novel Chandler
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Philip of Magdalene‚ commonly known as the "Red Serpent"‚ is a world-renowned sea captain across many realms. He’s a tactical mastermind and true-born leader at sea. His ability to outsmart‚ out-maneuver‚ and out-sail any who challenge him‚ makes him the most feared captain upon the Five Seas. However‚ his fame also made him a target‚ for many have challenged and attempted to assassinate him for recognition. When out at sea or in any large body of water‚ Philip possesses extraordinary abilities in
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Chantal Levy 9.13.12 Essay: The Ghost Writer Let the real story of Anne Frank Live In the late 1950’s novel The Ghost Writer‚ written by Philip Roth brings the story of Anne Frank. The protagonist Zuckerman tries to find a new muse to find more meaning in his stories. Zuckerman meets Amy‚ a girl with a mysterious background who resembles Anne Frank in more way then one. She was the same age as Anne frank and they both are writers‚ she avoids speaking about her past‚ and lastly
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The Balanced Scorecard at Philips Electronics By Andra Gumbus and Bridget Lyons Strategic Finance It’s used to align company vision‚ focus employees on how they fit into the big picture‚ and educate them on what drives the business. When a management tool becomes popular‚ it’s only logical to question whether it’s a fad or the future. One performance measurement tool—the balanced scorecard (BSC)—has broad appeal. Approximately 50% of Fortune 1‚000 companies in North America and about 40%
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The Craigslist Killer‚ Philip Markoff Philip Markoff was born on February 12‚ 1986. As a child he was raised in a Roman Catholic family. From elementary all the way through high school‚ teachers said that he was a well-behaved child of caring parents‚ a diligent student. During high school‚ he was a member of the National Honor Society‚ the golf team‚ the bowling team and the history club. In 2007 he graduated from SUNY Albany with a degree in biology.Afterwards‚ he attended Boston University
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Phillip Zimbardo. A Pirandellian Prison. New York Times Magazine‚ 4/8/73 The quiet of a summer morning in Palo Alto‚ California was shattered by a screeching squad car siren as police swept through the city picking up college students in a surprise mass arrest. Each suspect was charged with a felony‚ warned of his constitutional rights‚ spread-eagled against the car‚ searched‚ handcuffed and carted off in the back seat of the squad car to the police station for booking. After fingerprinting
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take care of himself. And his interests are Liquor‚ women‚ reading‚ chess and working alone. He is educated enough that he can speak English if he’s required to’. Marlowe used to work for the district attorney‚ but was fired for insubordination. Philip Marlowe‚ a private detective. Tall‚ dark‚ and rugged‚ with a poker face and a quick wit‚ he is attractive to women but wary of them and of all entanglements. Though cynical and hard-boiled‚ and a heavy drinker capable of violence‚ Marlowe is idealistic
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today society having a job tends keep parents busy leaving little time to bond with loved ones. Though children are parents number one priority parents sometimes miss out on family time due to jobs keeping them away from home. In “What Work Is” by Philip Levine‚ having a full-time job causes a feeling of separation from loved ones. In a modern house‚ fathers are the parents that tend to bring in the most income causing them to miss out on family events. Though fathers are not always home they impact
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Suthisa Kongsirikan 5280379 Marking Stragtegy Assignment Philip Kotler If I were a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) I would choose to go to both the 8 hours lecturer the 2 and-a-half-hour dinner talk with Philip Kotler. The reasons I’ve decided to attend the 8hours lecture is firstly because‚ the lecture is consider a kind of training from Philip Kotler‚ you also will get a certification from it and I believe it would be a good experience because you will get the up to date information
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