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Unlock the more straightforward side of Lolita with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!
This engaging summary presents an analysis of Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov, which is the enthralling and disturbing tale of Humbert, a man in his forties, who falls in love with a young girl, soon becoming her stepfather and taking advantage of this position to pursue a vastly unsettling romance with her and fulfil his illicit desires. Lolita is regarded...
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ResumenExpress.com presenta y analiza en esta guía de lectura Tiempos de hielo, novela policiaca de Fred Vargas, publicada en 2015. La historia está protagonizada por un personaje recurrente en Vargas, Jean-Baptiste Adamsberg, comisario en París, que debe resolver una trepidante sucesión de asesinatos donde se mezcla el misticismo de las tierras gélidas de Islandia y la crueldad más absoluta de un grupo de gente que quiere mantener viva la llama...
2223) Joseph Stalin
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Joseph Stalin (SparkNotes Biography Guide)
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SparkNotes Biography Guides examine the lives of historical luminaries, from Alexander the Great to Virginia Woolf. Each biography guide includes:An examination of the historical context in which the person lived
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Created by Harvard students for students everywhere, SparkNotes give you just what you need to succeed in school:
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“The Glass Castle” features explanations of key themes, motifs, and symbols...
2225) James Garfield
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James Garfield (SparkNotes Biography Guide)
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SparkNotes Biography Guides examine the lives of historical luminaries, from Alexander the Great to Virginia Woolf. Each biography guide includes:
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2226) Vladimir Lenin
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Vladimir Lenin (SparkNotes Biography Guide)
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SparkNotes Biography Guides examine the lives of historical luminaries, from Alexander the Great to Virginia Woolf. Each biography guide includes:
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2227) James K. Polk
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James K. Polk (SparkNotes Biography Guide)
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SparkNotes Biography Guides examine the lives of historical luminaries, from Alexander the Great to Virginia Woolf. Each biography guide includes:
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If you have ever desired to write a book, now is the best time to do so. Books are the real jewels of life. This handbook will inspire and motivate you to start the journey of becoming a published author. Perhaps there are many reasons for which people write books. If you need inspiration to pump you up, then this is what you need. Quotes and positive reasons to propel you into writing.
2229) Ulysses S. Grant
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Ulysses S. Grant (SparkNotes Biography Guide)
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SparkNotes Biography Guides examine the lives of historical luminaries, from Alexander the Great to Virginia Woolf. Each biography guide includes:An examination of the historical context in which the person lived
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Summary of Game of Crowns by Christopher Andersen Includes Analysis
Game of Crowns: Elizabeth, Camilla, Kate, and the Throne by Christopher Andersen blends historical narrative with an in-depth account of the personal lives of members of the British royal family. He considers the stability of the past, present, and future monarchy under Queen Elizabeth II and her heirs, including the nation's crisis of confidence following the death of Princess Diana...
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Décryptez La Planète des singes de Pierre Boulle avec l'analyse du PetitLitteraire.fr!
Que faut-il retenir de La Planète des singes, le chef d'œuvre de science-fiction français? Retrouvez tout ce que vous devez savoir sur cette œuvre dans une fiche de lecture complète et détaillée.
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Décryptez Une autre idée du bonheur de Marc Levy avec l'analyse du PetitLitteraire.fr !
Que faut-il retenir d'Une autre idée du bonheur, le quinzième bestseller de Marc Levy ? Retrouvez tout ce que vous devez savoir sur cette œuvre dans une fiche de lecture complète et détaillée.
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Unlock the more straightforward side of The Leopard with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!
This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Leopard by Giuseppe Tomasi Di Lampedusa, which tells the story of the Salina family and their changing place in Sicilian society. The novel presents a sharply critical view of 19th century Sicilian society and, with the help of historical events and figures, charts the fall of the aristocracy...
2234) Mind Mapping: Improve Memory, Learning, Concentration, Organization, Creativity, and Time Management
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This is a comprehensive guide to learning about a wonderful technique called mind maps.
Mind maps are an amazing organizational and creativity tool that can improve memory, concentration, communication, organization, creativity, and time management.
This book is the ultimate resource on the topic of mind maps. In a short time, it can enhance your skills in reading, writing, learning, note taking, brainstorming, planning, productivity, and so much...
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Unlock the more straightforward side of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde with this concise and insightful summary and analysis! This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, the story of a criminal lawyer in London and his investigation into strange occurrences between his friend, Dr. Jekyll, and the evil Mr. Hyde. The investigation will lead him into an exploration...
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ResumenExpress.com presenta y analiza en esta guía de lectura El avaro, una de las obras más famosas y representadas de Molière. Esta comedia cuenta cómo Harpagón, un viejo burgués obsesionado con el dinero, obstaculiza los proyectos sentimentales de sus dos hijos, Elisa y Cleantes, en una crítica a la avaricia.
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2237) The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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Unlock the more straightforward side of The Metamorphosis with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!
This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, a modernist short story which tells of a mundane employee who wakes up one morning to discover that he has turned into a giant insect overnight and how his relatives react to this metamorphosis. The story continues to bemuse readers and has been turned into...
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Summary, Analysis & Review of Thomas L. Friedman's Thank You for Being Late by Instaread
Thomas Friedman's Thank You for Being Late: An Optimist's Guide to Thriving in the Age of Acceleration is about the accelerating pace of change in modern society. The event that inspired the book's title occurred when some of Friedman's colleagues from the New York Times failed to arrive on time for an appointment. Friedman realized that the time spent waiting,...
2239) James Monroe
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James Monroe (SparkNotes Biography Guide)
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SparkNotes Biography Guides examine the lives of historical luminaries, from Alexander the Great to Virginia Woolf. Each biography guide includes:
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Keeping up with football's hard-hitting facts can be as challenging as scoring against a tough defense. You need to take in long distances (the longest field goal in NFL history was 64 yards), huge sizes (the average NFL offensive lineman in 2013 weighed 310 pounds), and incredible details (fans at football games can be loud enough to cause earthquakes). Infographics make essential concepts about football easy to absorb-from how to throw a spiral...
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