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The Impact of the Miracle in Memphis on Racial Reconciliation Initiatives of the Assemblies of God Churches in the Greater Kansas City Area
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2004)
The Miracle in Memphis can provide insight on an effective method for
churches to address racial reconciliation. Pentecostal denominations met in
Memphis in 1994 to address the segregated nature of their denomination, ...
Press coverage of lynchings in Missouri : an analysis of the newspaper coverage of black and white lynchings between 1882 and 1942
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
Beginning in 1882, Missouri communities experienced a wave of lynchings that would not subside until 1942. The lynchings that took place in Missouri initially affected both White and Black males accused of crimes. In ...
Targeting estrogen- and hedgehog-signaling pathways in prostate cancer
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
Prostate cancer is the second most frequent cause of cancer deaths in men, and the risk to develop cancer increases with age. Since the lifespan of the society is progressively increasing, the importance of preventing the ...
L'ecriture hybride dans le roman francophone African et Antillais : resemblances et differences
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2003)
The hybridity of the postocolonial novelistic writings from francophone Africa and Caribbean present many differences and few similarities at the linguistic and generic levels. Caribbean writers mix the French language ...
Remembering Recess: Recess at the Turn of Century and Its Implications for Today
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 5/5/2006)
As of 2001, 40% of the nation's school officials in charge of elementary schools
have decided to eliminate recess from the schools curriculum. Despite protests from
parents, children, and growing concern from researchers, ...
"But the Lord Almighty Reigns": The Diary of a Missionary in China's Boxer Rebellion
(5/6/2005)
In June 1900, a radical religious sect known as the Boxers, backed by the Chinese
government, made a concerted attack on all foreigners living in China and placed them
under siege in foreign settlements. In order to rescue ...
Chinese decision-making in reponse to foreign policy crises, 1949-1996 : a poliheuristic analysis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
China is seen widely as a distinctive power when dealing with international relations in general and foreign policy crises in particular. Given the concerns about whether the rise of China will be peaceful or belligerent, ...
The Partnership of the Genders: An Analysis of Leadership Theory
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 5/22/2008)
When under the microscope of history, and of the evolution of humanity there are some
distinguishingfactors that shape ideologies influencing the way that male and female are
conveyed There is much opinion as it relates ...
La Redéfinition de l'identité féminine : les publicités pour les appareils modernes en France après la deuxième mondiale
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2005-05-05)
After World War II, the French were eager to move past the war experience and
reconstruct their country. Modernization offered a way for France to leave behind the
painful memories of the German occupation. Technological ...
Investigating trustworthiness and tolerance of others and shared power within youth-adult partnerships
(University of Mssouri--Kansas City, 2000)
The purpose of this study was to broaden the limited body of research concerning the relationship between trustworthiness and tolerance of others and shared power within a youth-adult partnership. The theoretical models ...
Sehnsucht auf dem Teufelsmoor: Heinrich Vogelers Leben auf dem Barkenhoff und sein grösstesWerk
(4/1/2005)
Vogelers Leben !ässt sich in Hauptkünste einteilen. Der Aufsatz wird so geteilt, weil es
eine Analyse zulasst, die die Frage stellt, welches Stück, die Fresken oder der Barkenhoff,
Vogelers GröBtes Werk darstellt. Jeder ...
Statesmanship: Three Men & Three Compromises
(2006-12-15)
For more than 40 years, Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun and Daniel Webster served this
country as congressmen, senators, cabinet members and even as vice president. All three
of them dreamt of one day becoming president of ...
The biodiversity of nematode populations in aquarium environments
(2001)
The potential nematode biodiversity in pet store aquarium environments was
explored. Aliquots (50mL) of sediment, water, and filtrate were collected from tanks and
aquariums housing either freshwater or saltwater species ...
"Dude, I LOOOOVE My Friends": Girls' Display of Self-Image and Clique Identity through Blogging
(2007-04)
The blogs of four girls (Christina, Amber, Tiffany, and Chelsea) disclose intriguing
details about the girl experience in middle-class white suburbia. These four friends use
blogs on the MySpace and Xanga servers to craft ...
Science as a guide to aesthetics?
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2/2/2006)
Scientific Realism is alive and as well as ever. However, it would be just plain
wrong to say that the many diverse thinkers that compose this camp monopolize contemporary philosophy of science; realist literature continues ...
Color Effect on Affect: The Effect of Survey Color on Self-Reported Mood
(2005-05)
Positive mood is very important to customers, clients, and patients. Many
companies look for ways to improve the moods of their employees to improve their
services and productivity. Some of these methods can be costly ...
The luxury of literacy: book ownership among lay noblewomen in Medieval England
(2007-08)
Books disclose a wealth of information about their owners: their level of education,
reading practices, expectations about social behavior, familial connections, expectations
about raising and educating children, prayer, ...
No Time For Victims: The true story of the United States press during the Holocaust
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2008?)