Write an analytical essay that makes a specific claim regarding some aspect of Peter Beagle’s novel The Last Unicorn.

You need to make a statement about WHY your topic matters. Answer the “so what?” question. For example, you need to do more than merely point out the fairy tale motifs in the novel, you need to argue for their purpose, function, etc. You need to make a statement beyond what’s obvious. How do those motifs support one of the novel’s main themes? What is interesting about the topic you’ve chosen?

Are you giving to your community?

Book: Tuesdays with Morrie, Mitch Albom (1997). New York, New York: Doubleday. ISBN: 0-385-48451-8 Based on our text “Tuesday’s with Morrie.” In the first quarter of the book – the readings for this week – the following are points made by Morrie about life: Morrie was intent on proving that the word “dying” was not synonymous with “useless.” Learn to forgive yourself and to forgive others. Don’t assume that it’s too late to get involved. Are you giving to your community? Are you at peace with yourself? The culture we have does not make people feel good about themselves. You have to be strong enough to say that if the culture doesn’t work, don’t buy it. Love wins, love always wins. So many people walk around with a meaningless life. The way you bring meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others. The most important thing in life is to learn how to give our love, and to let it come in. Love is the only rational act.

Describe Organizational and system leadership-executive summary.

Write an executive summary. This should be 1-2 pages in length. Please Note: Points will be deducted if you go beyond 2 pages in length. Read the required chapter(s) of the textbook and any additional recommended resources. Some answers may require you to do additional research on the Internet or in other reference sources.

If money wasn’t an issue, where would you go and why?

The essay is part of a student loan scholarship contest (e.g., the winner will receive a scholarship that can be used toward their student loan). The deadline is July 31, 2020. The topic of the essay is as follows: If money wasn’t an issue, where would you go and why?

Read the full pdf article by Modirzadeh (2009, Leonardo Journal).

Read the full pdf article by Modirzadeh (2009, Leonardo Journal), and review select portions accompanied by your own thoughts and opinions.  Regarding the music-making introduction and section on improvisation as compost (pgs 253-254), watch/listen to the two brief excerpts of the actual event as described (two links below), and see if you can relate this collective sound approach to the link by soundscape ecologist Bernie Krause (watch the last two links as well for background). Chromodal Consort “Compost Sonata” Excerpt One: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXZugkJen6U Chromodal Consort “Compost Sonata” Excerpt Two: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqivaZc55SY Bernie Krause – The Great Animal Orchestra:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLBl6gwp5Eg&list=RDfeexRcCHh3k&index=3 Bernie giving background and context to his work with nature’s soundscapes: “This Is What Extinction Sounds Like”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnpsMG0PWRY&list=RDfeexRcCHh3k&index=2 Bernie Krause TED talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTbA-mxo858