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  • Cliffsnotes Shakespeare's Hamlet

    William Shakespeare

    Audio CD (Penton Overseas Inc, May 1, 2003)
    Offers an author profile, historical background, critical commentaries, chapter summaries, and character insight into the play.
  • Living the College Life: Real Students. Real Experiences. Real Advice.

    Kenneth Paulsen

    Paperback (Cliffs Notes, April 8, 2005)
    Living the College Life helps you overcome the Freshman Fear Factor!College will be one of the most exciting and intimidating times of your life, and you're going to have questions as you head into this new experience. Living the College Life gives you real answers to common questions--answers from students who have "been there, done that." More than 100 upperclassmen and recent graduates from colleges all over the country candidly discuss what worked--and what didn't work--for them.Topics include what to take with you (this book, for example), academics, social and campus life, relationships, and money. Questions cut to the chase:* How should I handle alcohol issues?* How can I deal with the roommate from hell?* Should I take advantage of that great-sounding credit card?* Should I withdraw from that class I'm having trouble in?* Should I join a sorority or fraternity?* Should I take a computer? Laptop or desktop?* How often should I go home? (Don't ask your mother that question!)Issues are discussed in a quick, painless question/answer format. With this book, you'll have the tools you need to think through the tough questions and make the best decisions for you!With Living the College Life, CliffsNotes--the resource that helps millions get to and through college--now helps you get off to a good start on campus.
  • Cliffs Teaching Portfolio: Catcher in the Rye

    None

    Paperback (Cliffs Notes, Nov. 29, 1987)
    None
  • Mythology

    James Weigel Jr. M.A., Joyce Bean

    Audio CD (CliffsNotes on Brilliance Audio, March 16, 2011)
    The CliffsNotes study guide on Mythology supplements the original literary work, giving you background information about the author, an introduction to the work, a graphical character map, critical commentaries, expanded glossaries, and a comprehensive index, all for you to use as an educational tool that will allow you to better understand the work. This study guide was written with the assumption that you have read Mythology. Reading a literary work doesn’t mean that you immediately grasp the major themes and devices used by the author; this study guide will help supplement your reading to be sure you get all you can from Mythology. CliffsNotes Review tests your comprehension of the original text and reinforces learning with questions and answers, practice projects, and more. For further information on Mythology, check out the CliffsNotes Resource Center at www.cliffsnotes.com. IN THIS AUDIOBOOK • Hear an Introduction to Mythology • Explore themes, character development, and recurring images in the Critical Commentaries • Learn new words from the Glossary at the end of each Chapter • Examine in-depth Character Analyses • Acquire an understanding of Mythology with Critical Essays • Reinforce what you learn to further your study online at www.cliffsnotes.com
  • Their Eyes Were Watching God

    Megan E. Ash, Kate Rudd

    MP3 CD (CliffsNotes on Brilliance Audio, March 16, 2011)
    The CliffsNotes study guide on Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God supplements the original literary work, giving you background information about the author, an introduction to the work, a graphical character map, critical commentaries, expanded glossaries, and a comprehensive index, all for you to use as an educational tool that will allow you to better understand the work. This study guide was written with the assumption that you have read Their Eyes Were Watching God. Reading a literary work doesn’t mean that you immediately grasp the major themes and devices used by the author; this study guide will help supplement your reading to be sure you get all you can from Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God. CliffsNotes Review tests your comprehension of the original text and reinforces learning with questions and answers, practice projects, and more. For further information on Zora Neale Hurston and Their Eyes Were Watching God, check out the CliffsNotes Resource Center at www.cliffsnotes.com. IN THIS AUDIOBOOK • Learn about the Life and Background of Zora Neale Hurston • Hear an Introduction to Their Eyes Were Watching God • Explore themes, character development, and recurring images in the Critical Commentaries • Learn new words from the Glossary at the end of each Chapter • Examine in-depth Character Analyses • Acquire an understanding of Their Eyes Were Watching God with Critical Essays • Reinforce what you learn to further your study online at www.cliffsnotes.com
  • Hemingway's Short Stories

    James L. Roberts Ph.D., Luke Daniels

    MP3 CD (CliffsNotes on Brilliance Audio, April 30, 2012)
    The CliffsNotes study guide on Hemingway's Short Stories supplements the original literary work, giving you background information about the author, an introduction to the work, a graphical character map, critical commentaries, expanded glossaries, and a comprehensive index, all for you to use as an educational tool that will allow you to better understand the work. This study guide was written with the assumption that you have read Short Stories. Reading a literary work doesn’t mean that you immediately grasp the major themes and devices used by the author; this study guide will help supplement your reading to be sure you get all you can from Hemingway's Short Stories. CliffsNotes Review tests your comprehension of the original text and reinforces learning with questions and answers, practice projects, and more. For further information on Hemingway's Short Stories, check out the CliffsNotes Resource Center at www.cliffsnotes.com. IN THIS AUDIOBOOK • Learn about the Life and Background of the author • Hear an Introduction to Short Stories • Explore themes, character development, and recurring images in the Critical Commentaries • Learn new words from the Glossary at the end of each Chapter • Examine in-depth Character Analyses • Acquire an understanding of Short Stories with Critical Essays • Reinforce what you learn to further your study online at www.cliffsnotes.com
  • Fathers and Sons

    Denis M. Calandra, Nick Podehl

    MP3 CD (CliffsNotes on Brilliance Audio, )
    None
  • Hemingway's Short Stories

    James L. Roberts Ph.D., Luke Daniels

    Audio CD (CliffsNotes on Brilliance Audio, April 30, 2012)
    The CliffsNotes study guide on Hemingway's Short Stories supplements the original literary work, giving you background information about the author, an introduction to the work, a graphical character map, critical commentaries, expanded glossaries, and a comprehensive index, all for you to use as an educational tool that will allow you to better understand the work. This study guide was written with the assumption that you have read Short Stories. Reading a literary work doesn’t mean that you immediately grasp the major themes and devices used by the author; this study guide will help supplement your reading to be sure you get all you can from Hemingway's Short Stories. CliffsNotes Review tests your comprehension of the original text and reinforces learning with questions and answers, practice projects, and more. For further information on Hemingway's Short Stories, check out the CliffsNotes Resource Center at www.cliffsnotes.com. IN THIS AUDIOBOOK • Learn about the Life and Background of the author • Hear an Introduction to Short Stories • Explore themes, character development, and recurring images in the Critical Commentaries • Learn new words from the Glossary at the end of each Chapter • Examine in-depth Character Analyses • Acquire an understanding of Short Stories with Critical Essays • Reinforce what you learn to further your study online at www.cliffsnotes.com
  • One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

    Bruce Edward Walker, Dan John Miller

    MP3 CD (CliffsNotes on Brilliance Audio, April 30, 2012)
    The CliffsNotes study guide on Kesey's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest supplements the original literary work, giving you background information about the author, an introduction to the work, a graphical character map, critical commentaries, expanded glossaries, and a comprehensive index, all for you to use as an educational tool that will allow you to better understand the work. This study guide was written with the assumption that you have read One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Reading a literary work doesn’t mean that you immediately grasp the major themes and devices used by the author; this study guide will help supplement your reading to be sure you get all you can from Kesey's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. CliffsNotes Review tests your comprehension of the original text and reinforces learning with questions and answers, practice projects, and more. For further information on Kesey's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, check out the CliffsNotes Resource Center at www.cliffsnotes.com. IN THIS AUDIOBOOK • Learn about the Life and Background of the author • Hear an Introduction to One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest • Explore themes, character development, and recurring images in the Critical Commentaries • Learn new words from the Glossary at the end of each Chapter • Examine in-depth Character Analyses • Acquire an understanding of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest with Critical Essays • Reinforce what you learn to further your study online at www.cliffsnotes.com
  • Night

    Maryam Riess M.A., Luke Daniels

    (CliffsNotes on Brilliance Audio, March 16, 2011)
    This CliffsNotes study guide on Eliezer "Elie" Wiesel's Night supplements the original literary work, giving you background information about the author, an introduction to the work, a graphical character map, critical commentaries, expanded glossaries, and a comprehensive index, all for you to use as an educational tool that will allow you to better understand the work. This study guide was written with the assumption that you have read Night. Reading a literary work doesn’t mean that you immediately grasp the major themes and devices used by the author; this study guide will help supplement you reading to be sure you get all you can from Wiesel’s Night. CliffsNotes Review tests your comprehension of the original text and reinforces learning with questions and answers, practice projects, and more. For further information on Eliezer Wiesel and Night, check out the CliffsNotes Resource Center at www.cliffsnotes.com. IN THIS AUDIOBOOK • Learn about the Life and Background of Eliezer "Elie" Wiesel • Hear an Introduction to Wiesel's Night • Explore themes, character development, and recurring images in the Critical Commentaries • Learn new words from the Glossary at the end of each Chapter • Examine in-depth Character Analyses • Acquire an understanding of Wiesel's Night with Critical Essays • Reinforce what you learn to further your study online at www.cliffsnotes.com
  • Julius Caesar

    Martha Perry, Luke Daniels

    MP3 CD (CliffsNotes on Brilliance Audio, March 16, 2011)
    This CliffsNotes study guide on William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar supplements the original literary work, giving you background information about the author, an introduction to the work, a graphical character map, critical commentaries, expanded glossaries, and a comprehensive index, all for you to use as an educational tool that will allow you to better understand the work. This study guide was written with the assumption that you have read Julius Caesar. Reading a literary work doesn’t mean that you immediately grasp the major themes and devices used by the author; this study guide will help supplement you reading to be sure you get all you can from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. CliffsNotes Review tests your comprehension of the original text and reinforces learning with questions and answers, practice projects, and more. For further information on William Shakespeare and Julius Caesar, check out the CliffsNotes Resource Center at www.cliffsnotes.com. IN THIS AUDIOBOOK • Learn about the Life and Background of William Shakespeare • Hear an Introduction to Julius Caesar • Explore themes, character development, and recurring images in the Critical Commentaries • Learn new words from the Glossary at the end of each Chapter • Examine in-depth Character Analyses • Acquire an understanding of Julius Caesar with Critical Essays • Reinforce what you learn to further your study online at www.cliffsnotes.com