Derek Shepherd

After reading a book, write down the title (underline and capitalize), the author of the book, the date you finished the book, the genre of the book and a one sentence summary of the book. If you abandon a book, please write that as well, but it does not count as a book read. 1.I Survived the Joplin Tornado 2011 by Lauren Tarshis The tornado was terrible but this is a historic fiction book about 11 year old Dexter going with a storm hunter/ show host that is chasing the Joplin tornado which…

I disagree with G. Wilson Knight’s claim that Claudius was not a plausible villain. First, I disagree with Knight’s claim that: “Like Stavrogin, he [Hamlet] is feared by those around him. They are always trying in vain to find out what is wrong with him. They cannot understand him.” The character, Horatio, serves as an effective counter to Knight’s claim. Horatio faithfully remains by Hamlet’s side throughout the play; Horatio is with Hamlet before the play in Act 3, Horatio is with Hamlet in…

There are many iterations of the Hamlet story that have been filmed dating from 1907 up until the year 2009 yet only five of those many movies portray a good feeling and meaning for the“To Be or Not to Be” soliloquy. The five movies in mention are the Branagh, Gibson, Blockbuster, Olivier, and Doran’s versions. In the five movies the camera angle, actions of Hamlet, and the music do well at producing emotion in the viewer. But only one is superior to all. The Branagh version is the most…

Once upon a time, in a static (5) land called Lake Charles, there was a young college freshman named Courtney Liccardi. She had very transcendent (10) plans for such a small town girl. Courtney had just been accepted into Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Harvard gave Courtney a magnanimous (2), full ride scholarship for a track. Track was her heart and soul, she then later met her whole heart, Bentley North. They were meant to be, he ran long distance, just like Courtney did. He…

Throughout the years Greek Mythology has influenced art and literature. It was created to teach people using stories about their gods. For example, the myth of the Sirens from The Odyssey teaches us to use logic to resist temptation and move forward with our lives. Ulysses, Latin for Odysseus, and his men are sailing back to their home Ithaca, when the stumble upon Sirens. They must stay strong and resist temptation so they can continue their journey. In the painting, Ulysses and The Sirens,…

Majority of people wonder what makes up a K-9 unit? Most people think that it is just a bunch of dogs that have been taught good tricks that are silly. However, the dogs that make up the K-9 unit have a lot of rich history that has changed the lives of many communities. These dogs have saved people’s lives in combat and in searching for some of the worst criminals that the world have known. The K-9’s are also thought to be man’s best friend because they truly are the reason for why people feel…

Finding the right dog collar is essential. Collars are important because leashes can be attached to them and they can be conveniently used to hang your dog’s identification and vaccination information. Moreover, it’s the one thing that your dog will wear almost all of the time. As such, collars need to be high-quality and comfortable. This article discusses the top qualities to look for in a dog collar and other factors you should consider prior to buying one. Qualities to Look For Since your…

German Shepherds, is this naturally vicious police dog a good pet for a family with kids? Are they intelligent and obey commands that their owner give them or are they solitary and dangerous? Are German Shepherds friendly around other kids and dogs or will they attack? How do German Shepherds affect a person's health? “German Shepherds were bred specifically for their intelligence and are the 3rd most intelligent dog and obey orders 95% of the time. They can work as a Police Dog, Guard Dog, and…

The Standard Schnauzer (SS) is the oldest (and original prototype) of the three Schnauzer breeds. Since the Middle Ages, dogs very like today's Standard Schnauzer performed household and farm duties in Germany: guarding the family and livestock, ridding the farmyard of vermin, and protecting their owners as they traveled to market. These rough-haired, medium-sized dogs were descended from early European herding and guardian breeds and were not related to the superficially similar terriers of…

then came along to study dog breeds’ olfactory discrimination performance. Pugs, German shepherds, and greyhounds were selected for their study. Pugs were selected because they are a brachycephalic toy breed, which makes them a poor candidate due to their rotating olfactory lobe and crowded ethmoturbinate bones. German shepherds were selected because of their popularity in scent detection…