The Joshua Tree

The Joshua tree is included as a symbol for the Walls children who like the tree must struggle through their childhoods before finding success. This inclusion appeals to logos, as the symbol is very logical because of the obvious similarities. This symbol helps reveal Walls purpose of the importance of perspective. Walls, like the Joshua tree, gained her “beauty” from her own “struggle.” Walls uses the Joshua tree as an example to her privileged audience who believe that struggle is instead a hindrance to success. While struggle may seem difficult and unnecessary, Walls looks at the bigger picture and uses her perspective to understand her struggle’s impact on her as a person. Walls’ struggle is what makes her special and who she is today.…

TITLE Catch Some Cowboys, Cactus and Crystals in Joshua Tree, California LEAD PARAGRAPH Just beyond the billowing smog and myriad freeways of the Los Angeles region, you'll find a peaceful surprise in Yucca Valley, home of the incomparably odd Joshua trees and J-Tree National Park, as well as the kitschy, quaint wild west wilderness of the high desert. You’ll encounter the mix of military from the Marine base in nearby 29 Palms, musical free-spirits, hippies, cowboys and solitary spiritualists…

Senator Harlan ‘Raging Bull’ Long’s office was decorated with the usual ostentatious displays of patriotism. American flags, bronze plaques of past victories, and multitudes of framed newspaper clippings adorned the otherwise sterile marble walls. The room’s vulgar displays of political conquests had the subtlety of a bordello, but, paled to in contrast to its occupant. “Dammit Gina, where in the Hell is my call from Tony?” ‘Harley’s’ voice boomed from inside his chamber. “I’m ringing you…

Iconic rock band U2 and Apple have been accused of violating Russian anti-gay laws as a result of the free digital download of their 2014 album Songs of Innocence. The album, which was freely shared across iTunes upon its release, is currently under investigation on the request of Alexander Starovoitov, a member of Russia’s lower level of Parliament. The lawmaker claims that the album’s release breaks Russian law in that it spreads gay propaganda and makes it available to minors. Starovoitov…

someone thinks about the Mojave Desert, one can imagine sand and Joshua Trees, but no one thinks about the problems that face this land. To make matters worse, this problem faces all of earth. Climate change is a huge problem that not too many people want to face, or admit. There are also others who strongly oppose of this proposal. But whether or not we believe it, it is in fact true, and our earth is slowly dying from it. This problem is caused by the one and only, humans. Climate change is a…

We are taken with the story and find ourselves venturing with Joshua and Moses in search of the promised land in section five. While the lack of a bibliography is rather disappointing to this nearly massive amount of information that is provided can be useful, especially when Pearlman begins discussing specifications of tools and…

Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain was a 19th century Military and Political leader of great valiance and courage. His actions at the Battle of Gettysburg exemplify his duty to country, bravery and courage, and his traits as a Citizen Soldier. Chamberlain was born in Brewer, Maine, in September of 1828, and was the oldest of his four siblings. Educated at Bowdoin College in Brunswick he met many people who would later influence his life, such as Harriet Beecher Stowe who would go on to write Uncle…

Colonel Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain received 120 mutineers, who were brought into Colonel Chamberlain’s camp. These mutineers had signed up for three years in the war, but they disbanded their regiment because of the lack of men and additionally, these men wanted to go home. These men were sent to the colonel, under guard, because he was the only other main regiment. Colonel Chamberlain was told to shoot any of the men who were not willing to fight under the colonel’s own brigade. Colonel…

Jeannette Walls and her family traveled all her young life, and this instability can be formative to a person, especially to one so young. She was born in Phoenix Arizona, moved to Las Vegas, San Fransisco, Midland, Blythe, Battle Mountain, and has now returned to Phoenix. Through each place she was changed by the experiences she had there, some bad some good. However, the question to be asked is which one was most influential to her? Was it the place one of her siblings was born in? Was it…

May 9,1865. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain was a Colonel for the Union army. Although he was in multiple battles in the Civil War, he is most remembered for his role in the Battle of Gettysburg. Of all battles fought during the Civil War, it was argued that the Battle of Gettysburg was the bloodiest and deadliest battle because it resulted in roughly 50,000 casualties. Chamberlain’s role at Gettysburg had the most impact towards the outcome of both the battle itself, and the Civil War, because of…