| 1. Lord of the Flies (Literature Made Easy Series) | 
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By: Mary Hartley , Tony Buzan
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series
April 01, 1999
There are quite a few negative reviews on "Lord of the Flies," and of course I had my own complaints with the book too.
But I still give it 5 starts because this is an instance where the whole is greater the sum of its parts.
Wasn't crazy about the author's prose style. It felt clumsy, jarring and often times I had to re-read entire paragraphs. But, at the same time, the... more
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| 2. Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl (Cliffs Notes) | 
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By: Durthy A. Washington
Publisher: Cliffs Notes
June 19, 2000
Purchasing this textbook thru this company saved me about 50.00. It came to me in perfect condition, and I am very thrilled with the amount of information the book has. It's really easy to read and gives lots of examples... more
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| 3. Hamlet (Barron's Book Notes) |
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By: William Shakespeare, Tessa Krailing
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series
October 01, 1984
"Hamlet" doesn't need any introduction -- the tortured Dane, the ghost, meditations on suicide and a climax full of death. But as well-known as the storyline is, the play itself is what deserves the attention, both for Shakespeare's shadowy plot filled with uncertainty and treachery -- and for his brilliant, immortal writing, which takes on a new dimension when read on the page.
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| 4. Atlas Shrugged (Cliffs Notes) | 
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By: Andrew Bernstein
Publisher: Cliffs Notes
June 19, 2000
Unfortunately I didn't take time enough to see what this book was and it wasn't what I wanted. I read a little of it and it is an excellent book for what it is... more
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| 5. The Jungle Books (Barnes & Noble Classics Series) |
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By: Rudyard Kipling
Publisher: Barnes & Noble Classics
August 26, 2004
This is a review I previously wrote for four books in the Whole Story Series (Call of the Wild, The Jungle Book, Treasure Island, and Around the World in Eighty Days). I hope someone finds this helpful in their decision to purchase these books. :)
This is a wonderful series for children (and adults) who value learning through literature--especially classic literature. What makes it even... more
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| 6. The Tempest (Cliffs Complete) |
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By: William Shakespeare
Publisher: Cliffs Notes
May 18, 2000
Title: The Tempest by William Shakespeare
Pages: 187 (including commentary and notes).
Time spent on the "to read" shelf: 2-3 years.
Days spent reading it: 1 evening.
Why I read it: I was reading some sci-fi books (Illium and Olympos by Dan Simmons) that used characters and plot points from the Tempest as a major element of the book. I figured it... more
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| 7. The Merchant of Venice (Cliffs Complete) |
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By: William Shakespeare
Publisher: Cliffs Notes
May 09, 2000
The merchants been around many many years...This particular edition Signet is more than just a copy .It is an intellectualy stimulating account by men
well respected and a wonderful experience for those who enjoy going to the next step.Try it... you'll like it. Charles Corcoran... more
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| 8. To Kill a Mockingbird (Cliffs Notes) | 
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By: Cliffs, Tamara Castleman
Publisher: Cliffs Notes
June 26, 2000
I am taking a criminal justice course and was assigned to review the movie "To Kill a Mocking Bird" from a legal perspective. While this study guide is for a literary purpose, it was most helpful in understanding the concepts and characters in the movie. The book was in great condition... more
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| 9. Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby (Cliffs Notes) |
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By: Cliffs Notes, Kate Maurer
Publisher: Cliffs Notes
June 19, 2000
Received quicker than expected. Quality was great, just as if I bought brand new from a bookstore. would definitly purchase thru them again... more
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| 10. Dirk Pitt Revealed |
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By: Clive Cussler
Publisher: Pocket
October 01, 1998
And I'm talking about the Cussler interview. The rest of the book was not really a big deal to me... more
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