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The book The Cold Dish written by Craig Johnson belongs to the category of police procedural. The text tells about the life and work of Walter Longmire who is the sheriff of a small provincial town located in Wyoming. He lost his wife a few years ago, and since then he has devoted himself to work. The purpose of this paper is to review this book by Craig Johnson. Plot Sheriff Longmire griefs the loss of his wife and suffers from the alienation of his daughter. However, the work that he does cannot help him solve his problems. The setting is complicated by the fact that several years ago a Cheyenne girl was sexually assaulted. The murderers were found, but they had received a rather mild punishment for such a terrible crime. The residents blame the sheriff for it, and Walter also feels guilty in the sufferings of the young girl from the reservation. Also, he feels bad that he has been unable to achieve justice. One day, one of the four abusers is found dead. It is supposed that it has been a hunting accident (Johnson 36). However, the man disagrees with this assumption, and it turns out that it has been an act of revenge. Main Character Walter is a bright enough character, and it is easy for the reader to sympathize with him because his psychological profile has quite positive characteristics. The sheriff is a calm, honest, and decent man who experiences the bitterness of loss but does not engage in destructive behavior to drown out his feelings. The main hero is admired by the local population. Also, women consider him quite an attractive person (Johnson 83). Nevertheless, he lives alone and misses his daughter whom he calls his “singular ray of sunshine” (Johnson 3). Such an attitude to his grownup daughter reveals him as a loving and sensitive person. Apart from that, the intense feeling of responsibility is an important trait of this character. In general, he eagerly commits himself to perform his duties; however, apart from his formal liability, he has a personal interest in the residents and his friends, and in everything that happens to them. Importantly, he was frustrated both when the girl from the reservation was raped, and the perpetrators did not receive adequate punishment, and when the killer of Cody Pritchard (one of the abusers) was not found (Johnson 81). He also feels responsible for the death of the second perpetrator because he was unable to find the killer before it happened. Therefore, even though Cody was one of the rapists, Walter considered that justice and safety should always be the top priorities. Setting The location chosen by the author is Absaroka County. The book reveals quite a lot about the life of Cheyenne Indians and their interaction with the white population. In particular, the Indians were relocated to this area, and they had to experience multiple conflicts with the other culture (Johnson 143). Nevertheless, people residing in this terrain are quite open, and they are not used to locking the doors of their houses. Therefore, the events that are taking place and the killings do not contribute to reducing the
International relations as a discipline distinguishes between several perspectives and theories. Among them, there is realist (also referred to as the political realism) theory. The main purpose of the political realism as a theory is to provide the analysts with the opportunities to project and forecast the development of various political situations of the international and global character (Political Realism par. 1). Historically, this theory is one of the oldest, and it was explored by numerous outstanding thinkers of their times among whom there were Hobbes, Spinoza, Machiavelli, and Rousseau. This paper discusses the main points and assumptions of political realism, its development over centuries, and its implications with some examples from human history. Definition and Description As an approach, the political realism emphasizes the importance of power as the moving force in the political relations; this theory studies international political relations from the point of view of their competitiveness and conflicting nature (Political Realism in International Relations par. 1). The concept of self-interest plays a very important role in this theory. Political realism supports the perspective that the states are the main actors in the international arena, and each of them acts according to their selfish needs, such as the need for power, influence, recognition, independence, and security. In other words, the policy and actions of every state are dictated by their most important needs, and the main determinant of the efficiency of a state’s policy is its increasing power on the international level. According to political realism, the international system is anarchic, dangerous, and uncertain, where none of the states know the true intentions of their neighbors (Slaughter 1). This way, the main motivator of interstate relations is survival. History of Political Realism The theory of political realism has been present and actively discussed. It is present in the works of ancient Greek writers and philosophers such as the History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides. Besides, during that era of Enlightenment, a number of the most well-known philosophers such as Rousseau, Hobbes, and Spinoza took an interest in this theory. Moreover, in the second half of the 19 th century, the theory of political realism was approached from the Darwinist perspec
Religion in the Different Phases of Roman History More than 1500 years had passed after the decline of the Roman Empire. But the whole world is still in awe of what the Romans had done. They changed the course of human history. There are commentators who will undoubtedly point to Rome’s military might in order to explain their success. However, it can be argued that religion played a major role in shaping ancient Rome, Byzantine Empire and the Holy Roman Empire and in the process help transformed their respective political landscape, culture and traditions. Background Anthropologists and archaeologists were able to trace Rome’s early development in obscurity (Morris, p. 4). What they lacked in numbers they made up in resourcefulness, tenacity and the willingness to adopt the culture and practices of neighbouring tribes, taking the best that they could find and incorporated it into their belief system. Even their early religious system was not complicated. According to noted historians religion played an important part in ancient Rome (McKay et al., p.133). Nevertheless, the simplicity of their religious belief system made the early Romans practical in all their dealings whether in politics or in warfare. In a particular commentary one can read the following: “The gods of the Romans were not loving and personal … they were stern, powerful, and aloof” and “The Romans honoured the cults of their gods, hoping for divine favour” (McKay et al., p.133). In these two statements alone one can easily surmise the kind of impact religion had had on ancient Rome. It can be argued that the early Romans feared and honoured the gods for the simple reason that they wanted to receive favour and nothing more. This view was strengthened by a commentary made by a famous Roman poet named Ovid who wrote: Not greedy are the gods who haunt the Styx below. A roof tile covered with a sacrificial crown, Scattered kernels, a few grains of salt, Bread dipped in wine, and loose violets – These are enough (McKay et al., p.14). It can be said that their religious views made ancient Rome a very practical society. This enabled them to pursue nation building at an accelerated pace and viewed their religion with a utilitarian purpose (Adkins & Adkins, p.274). Their gods are there to help them secure the needed victory and the necessary resources as well as favourable weather to increase the nation’s strength. The personality of their gods as being stern, aloof, and powerful reflects how Romans
The Berlin Airlift movie is an inspirational and educative film that talks about the events of the cold war. There are a number of lessons that I got while watching the account of Americans and Britons trying to submerge the pressure from Russia on Berlin. For instance, the movie evoked feelings in me that hard work and determination will always win. I cannot forget the fact that the city of Berlin was in dire need of food supplies, gas, electricity, coal, and others. How such happened was also another lesson from the movie. First, the events that resulted in the devastation of Berlin were selfish acts of their perpetrators. I could not hold back my empathy for the thousands of people that flooded the streets to wait for food aid. The Germans were living like slaves in their country just because of the selfish interests of foreigners (Reeves 34). After the blockade of the major infrastructure that linked Berlin to the rest of the world, the Soviet forces piled pressure on their competitors to quit Berlin. Had it not been for the efforts of the US and Britain, the millions of Berliners would have died of hunger. Despite the challenges that people meet in their lives, they can always make it through should they be determined. The US and British Air Forces proved that despite the c
The problem of xiao-pin-wen essays as a literary genre is discussed in Pollard’s article on Chou’s writing. The point is that the period of Chou’s writing and the choices the author made in regards to the literary columns were characterized by prose pieces and defined as random thoughts. It was necessary to consider a good essay’s main qualifications and describe them in a clear and informative way. Chou’s problem is the possibility to discuss the peculiar features of writing and the inability to give a clear name to the chosen term. Therefore, Pollard addresses the descriptions given by Lafcadio Hearn, Kuriyagawa Hakuson, and Hu Meng-Hua. The essay type introduced by Hearn was called the “sketch” and supported by the facts that the novel as the literary was dead promoting other forms of prose. 1 According to Hearn, the sketch is the prose form that aims at creating a picture of real life. Kuriyagawa Hakuson offered the second explanation of an essay and provided this term with such characteristics as “sarcasm and arresting phrases” so that the author of an essay could express their individuality using rich and colorful words. 2 Finally, there is an opinion of Hu Meng-Hua, who discussed the essay as the combination of such characteristics as irregularity and informality. All three descriptions have many things in common. Still, Chou was mature enough to make the most effective and powerful aspects and develop the definition of an essay introducing it as a kind of a poem in prose with certain characteristics of the linguistic aspect and the use of words, which depict the importance of personal experiences, opinions, and reflections on the events. Travel writings of modern Chinese Writers Modern Chinese writers pay much attention to such topics as the essence of life, the importance of understanding the landscapes of culture and life, and the necessity to never forget about the worth of travels and writing during traveling as one of the best forms to share personal experiences and thoughts. Every writer demonstrates their approach to understanding travel writing and the essence of the philosophy of travel. In this essay, the opinions of six different authors will be analyzed to interpret the term “travel writing,” compare different approaches, and develop one powerful idea on travel writing as the opportunity to observe life through the landscapes and movement. In “The Enjoyment of Travel,” Yutang explains travel as the pleasure available to everyone. Besides, travel could become an industry supported by the government in a short period. 3 Many different methods could be used to interpret travel writing, and Yutang offers to rely on the opinion developed by the Chinese dramatic critic, Chin Shengt’an, that any traveler has to be ready to take “a special talent in his breast and a sp
Introduction The automatic voltage regulator operates in such a way that the output voltage remains constant irrespective of the load even in situations where the input voltage keeps varying. It uses electrical signals to regulate both AC and DC voltages to convey information as well as control energy flow in various systems. The actual load voltage could vary but the input voltage remains constant. The difference in voltage between the two could then be amplified to regulate an electrical system without remarkable surge current damages to a circuit (Patchett, 53). Methods by Which Electrical Signals Convey Information Voltage regulation allows for use of an operational amplifier to facilitate the transfer of the regulated voltage in signals that are comparable to the load changes within the minimum and maximum voltage ranges (Meriep, 30). Converting their signals to sound or data can then amplify electrical current. The amplifier is then linked to communication circuits with reliable saturation and proper coupling to the integrated circuit using the regulated signal. Methods by Which Electrical Signals Control Energy Flow Electrical signals are equally applicable in the regulation of the speed of generation of electric current from power generators. This utilizes both the linear and non-linear algorithms as a function of the amount of power required to sustain a particular load (Patchett, 70). The speed is determined by the load voltage requirements that should not alter the input voltage in such a control system. Non-linear systems are particularly difficult to regulate since they are always in motion. A computerized system is therefore necessary for the optimization process of an energy control system (Patchett, 94). Controllers can be used in such non-linear systems. Converters are then used in networking both the DC and AC energy control systems in a circuit that combines the capacitor, engine, battery, and load to function. The converter allows for the control of the angular momentum of the engine during the process of electrical power generation. The voltage generated in alternating current generators keeps varying with a specified speed at which the prime movers rotate the conductors cutting through the magnetic fields (Meriep, 45). As a result, direct current voltage is determined whereas the various loads are manipulated without further adjusting of the input voltage. As the speed of the engine varies, the decoupling current in the converter keeps the output current to the load constant from the generator. This current provides for the control of the load voltage under a fluctuating speed of electricity generation. The alternating current can then be converted into direct current using a rectifier circuit that can be utilized by the load at the end of the circuit (Meriep, 62). An interface of this controller network, therefore, provides for control of energy flow from the generator while at the same time the output voltage is maintained constant. The whole system is configured such that there is proper compe
Statement of the problem Accidents affect many older adults’ livelihood and independence since they may cause mortality, increased morbidity, reduced functioning, development of chronic diseases, and lack of autonomy, leading to premature nursing. Fatalities arising from the fall or injuries related to falling are the second cause of deaths that are not intentional, standing at 684,000 fatalities. A substantial amount of money has been spent on fall-related injuries in the USA (Falls, 2022). Research conducted by CDC indicates that each year at least 300,000 old age people are hospitalized for hip fractures. Women fall more than men; therefore, they account for three-quarters of (All hip structures, 2020). The cost incurred by the elderly is a lot on their hospitalization due to fall-related problems. Family and friends have a hard time looking out for the elderly who have suffered fall-related injuries, thus taking them to nursing homes. Measures should be put in place to mitigate this problem, thus reducing fatalities or injuries sustained from falls. Background information All injuries are the leading cause of unintentional mortalities in persons over 65 years; these account for 41 fatalities per 100000 deaths annually (Majdan & Mauritz, 2015). The number one cause of injuries and deaths in the United States (US) among the elderly is falling. This, in turn, results in hip fractures and other serious injuries, leading to hospitalization and loss of independence, thus admission to nursing homes. These falls may lead to increased aging, erectile dysfunction, or other chronic problems (Coggins, 2018). Th
Inherent risks in the revenue & collection cycle, the acquisition & expenditure cycle, and the production cycle The production cycle especially payroll has three inherent risks namely, ghost workers, overpaying for production or time, and incorrect accounting. The revenue and collection (R&C) cycle have inherent risk in sales and accounts receivables such as the time of recognizing revenue, the effect of abnormal sales terms, sales with significant returns and shipping of goods reported as sales. In addition, there is an overstatement of net receivables, receivables used as collateral, recording receivables as current when the probability of its collection is very low. The acquisition and expenditure (A&E) cycle identify a short-range effect on the financial statement due to incorrect recognition of expenditure, which increases net income because expensed items are recorded as assets. Also, it includes non-cancellable purchase agreements and unreported liabilities. These cycles are similar in that they use similar management assertions and common control objectives, and they are mainly concerned with the completeness and validity of recording. They are part of an audit program that guides auditors to identify inherent and control risks and are different because each represents related accounts in the accounting system. R&C and A&E cycles control A&E cycle entails dealings that run through bills payment and services and goods purchases activities. These activities embrace elements like authorization of transaction, custody, recording and periodic reconciliation. Source documents include Purchases Journal, Trial balance (inventory Reports and accounts payable), and purchase voucher (purchase order, vendor invoice, receiving report). Control considerations should include segregation of duties, offering detailed control inspection activities and gathering information on control structure through questionnaires for internal control. Auditors should emphasize obligations and completeness assertions on liabilities accounts like account payable. This is vital because firms are less concerned about liabilities and expenses recording and auditors should not rely on the completeness, rather they should look for the unrecorded liabilities (Ruby.fgcu.edu, 2008). R&C entails activities that are related to receipts and processing, delivering, billing, collection & depositing cash receipt and bank reconciliation. Source documents include Credit checks, Pending orders and Price List Master Files, Sales journals, and Sales Analysis reports. There should be proper duties segregation, offer detailed error-checking activities and individuals handling cash must have fidelity bond insurance. Auditors must emphasize right and existence assertions for assets and obligations and completeness assertions for liability (Louwers et al, 2007). A&C extended procedures A firm must have control activities for input, output and processing in position and functioning to detect, correct and prevent accounting errors. The common control objectives such as completeness, accuracy, accounting, validity, classification, correct period recording, and authorization should be
Introduction Although he appears visionary and hardworking, Willy Loman fails to teach his sons the lessons of becoming successful in life because of his beliefs. Willy survives with a misconstrued ambition of becoming wealthy and inculcates this idea into his sons, Happy and Biff, even though he did not know how to achieve it. He trained his sons on his approach to life and hoped they would follow and achieve his dream of success. He has no plan for his life and concentrates on his past failures, and his children seem perched to being successful, primed on his world hypotheses. Salesmanship has given Willy a feeling of greatness and merit. He believes that the present world has dishonored them by taking away the personality of salesmen. Willy has taught this notion to his sons, who are very receptive and obedient to their father. However, these believes have caused him disappointment as they end up turning down his principles and goals. Willy Loman fails to guide his sons to greatness in their lives because of his personal and cultural beliefs. Personal failure Willy has an insensitive personality. He does not realize that his capabilities and aspirations are different from those of his sons. While Biff wanted an outdoors job, his father wanted a white collar job for him. Willy does not admit failure nor consider the opinion of his sons. This has led to rebellion from his sons, when they discover what is right for them. For example, Biff disliked the business life recommended by his father and opted a life on the farms after realizing that success means an enjoyable life and not money. Willy believed that Biff would be successful in business because of his attractiveness, and his past splendor in high school soccer. However, this notion was wrong as Biff failed to graduate from high school and join college because of his arrogance. He later recognizes his true personality and decides to work on a farm, where he would enjoy and feel comfortable. Willy is very upset in him and is discontented in all that he does. Contrary to his believe that popularity and fame lead to success; Willy never earned handsome wealth despite his claim for fame, and many years of experience. This is made unsound when his boss demotes him, and he merely earns a commission before he finally gets fired, despite his friendship with Wagner’s father. His claim for connections fails him again. Willy’s idea of connecting Biff with important people at Penn State would be futile as football does