A social ceremony invented by the devil for the gratification of his servants and the plaguing of his enemies. The introduction attains its most malevolent development in this century, being, indeed, closely related to our political system. Every American being the equal of every other American, it follows that everybody has the right to know everybody else, which implies the right to introduce without request or permission. The Declaration of Independence should have read thus: "We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, and the right to make that of another miserable by thrusting upon him an incalculable quantity of acquaintances; liberty, particularly the liberty to introduce persons to one another without first ascertaining if they are not already acquainted as enemies; and the pursuit of another's happiness with a running pack of strangers."

The act of formally making persons known to each other; a presentation or making known of one person to another by name; as, the introduction of one stranger to another.

The formal presentation of a proposal after it has been drafted.

A member or committee requests a Revisor of Statutes (attorney) to draft a bill. When it is written, the member turns the bill into the Clerk or Secretary and it is given a number and read before the House or Senate and that constitutes introduction.

the beginning of an essay. An introduction should introduce the reader to the subject or topic or idea that the rest of the essay develops. Like the conclusion, the introduction could begin with a relevant quote or unusual fact. The introduction in academic writing more often than not includes a statement of the main idea of the essay (the thesis). Introductory paragraphs are usually shorter than developmental paragraphs.

The beginning of an essay, often a single paragraph, that engages the reader?s interest and indicates, usually by stating the thesis, what the essay is about.

a good place to begin

a highly readable and rewarding initiation into a complex, ancient civilization, bye one of India's most widely read writers and Jouranlists

A formal and elaborate preliminary treatise; specifically, a treatise introductory to other treatises, or to a course of study; a guide; as, an introduction to English literature.

The section of a research report that includes all relevant background information, such as the research problem, the objectives of the study, and appropriate published research that applies to the study.

A section, often of slow tempo, that opens a more extended piece or movement of a piece.

A passage or section, often in a slow tempo, that prepares the way for a more extended section.

That part of a book or discourse which introduces or leads the way to the main subject, or part; preliminary; matter; preface; proem; exordium.

a book unlike any other

a collection of articles that explores a wide range of compelling cultural subjects in the region, including carnival, romance, funerals, medicine, monuments and dance, among others

A preliminary part of a book that tells what the book is about and how the author intends to cover the subject.

The purpose of this booklet is to provide information about an inherited type of colon cancer that may be more common among men and women of Ashkenazi Jewish heritage (Jews of Eastern European or Russian ancestry). The information provided is intended to add to, and is not a substitute for, discussions with doctors, genetic counselors, nurses, and other members of the health care team. We encourage you to read the entire booklet in the order in which it was written, since each section is built upon information in preceding sections. We emphasize the need for regularly scheduled, thorough medical examinations for persons who already have had colorectal cancer. Equally important, relatives at risk for this condition need to have regular examinations. For additional information you are encouraged to contact your own personal health care provider or the Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Registry at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, (410) 955-3875 or toll free 1-888-77COLON (772-6566).

Discusses general considerations and system design fundamentals.

an inference in which you conclude that a proposition is true, or can be verified, on the ground that you have verified it, that is, that you possess a verification of it

a scholarly, college-level discussion of Islamic art throughout history

(of an organism) the intentional or accidental dispersal by human agency of a living organism outside its historically known range.

The intentional or unintentional escape or placement of a species into an ecosystem as a result of human activity.

The intentional or accidental transportation of an aquatic animal into aquatic habitats outside its native range by a human-mediated vector. (modified from ICES 2003)

A method of bringing securities to listing without any marketing being necessary because the securities are already widely held and there is no intention of a major holder to release significant amounts of that class of securities

a companion volume to Management and Cost Accounting, which includes more advanced topics not suitable for introductory courses

an excellent text for an upper division undergraduate or graduate level course in polymer chemistry

an introductory text for undergraduate survey courses in biology or the life sciences

a Web-based awareness level course that explains NIMS components, concepts and principles

Introduction is a process that allows a company to join a stock exchange without raising capital. A company does not issue any fresh shares; it merely introduces its existing shares in the market.

Method of share issuance requiring only an abridged announcement in the national press, and typically used only when existing shares are widely held, or when seeking a listing on a second stock exchange.

A method of obtaining a listing for shares. Where a company wishes its shares to be listed and it already has a wide range of shareholders such that the marketability of the shares on listing can be assumed, it is permitted to apply for a listing by means of introducing the shares to the market. In other circumstances, when the existing number of shareholders is too small for the marketability of the shares to be assumed, the company will be required to do a share issue to increase the number of shareholders. See also Offer for Subscription, Offer for Sale, Intermediaries Offer and Placing.

A means of listing on the London Stock Exchange whereby no new shares are offered, but the existing shares are accepted for trading.

a clear and comprehensive textbook,

a comprehensive survey of film-from the backlots of Hollywood, across the United States, and around the world

a good overview of Rational's prescription for whole-project health

a stimulating, introductory - level textbook that provides a "big-picture" overview of the field of audiology

the act of beginning something new; "they looked forward to the debut of their new product line"

Same as debut.

Introduction is Alex Parks' debut album, released on 24 November 2003. Recorded and released within only two weeks of Parks winning the BBC's Fame Academy, it included seven original compositions, mostly co-written with songwriters Helen Boulding, Gary Clark and Boo Hewerdine, as well as six cover songs from John Lennon, Tears for Fears, R.E.M., Christina Aguilera, Eurythmics and Coldplay.

the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new; "she looked forward to her initiation as an adult"; "the foundation of a new scientific society"; "he regards the fork as a modern introduction"

a look at the creation of the film as well, but this is where you will hear Parker and Stone take some shots at the acting community as a whole and Jerry Bruckheimer (they really don't like his movies)

a refreshing look

a mini-speech that can make or break a speech

A carefully written opener about the speaker, which is delivered by the introducer at the beginning of a speech. A good introduction gives some ideas of the speaker's credits, achievements, and honors and also answers the question: "Why this speaker, on this date, for this audience?"

A normally written opening to a speech used by the introducer to present the speaker to the audience.