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SAVE TIME & UNDERSTAND MORE! WARNING: This is not the actual book To Kill a Mockingbird by Nelle Harper Lee. Do not buy this Study Guide, Summary & Analysis if you are looking for a full copy of this classic book.Instead, our expert literary critic has already read To Kill a Mockingbird and pulled out the key characters, events, and action points to give you a comprehensive chapter-by-chapter summary and review guide in a clear, concise, easy-to-understand format. Because of its retrospective narrative style, To Kill a Mockingbird is precocious and funny, satiric and wise. Scout's commentary and understanding of her bewilderment at six years old make for unique storytelling that is irresistible to any reader.This 30-minute review guide is both entertaining and jam-packed with information. It conveniently lays out all of the book's hidden gems: plot points you might miss, symbols that only become obvious on a second or third read-through, and themes that affect your understanding of the story. You'll be guided through every twist & turn of Harper Lee's classic novel, giving you a deeper analysis of this classic work of American literature while helping you rise to the top of the class. What else is included?1) Character Reference Guide2) Plot Summary3) Analysis of Themes & Motifs 4) Discussion of To Kill a Mockingbird's Legacy & Impact Many students use this summary to cram for an exam, of course. But most students first read a chapter of the full book, and then they read the corresponding section in our guide. Regardless, this is your map when you're deep in the intricate sub-plots and fascinating imagery of To Kill a Mockingbird. You'll see the book in a whole new way. STUDY GUIDE, SUMMARY & ANALYSIS OF HARPER LEE'S TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD -- NELLE HARPER LEE To Kill A Mockingbird is as tenacious and headstrong as the woman who wrote the book. Despite being banned in several counties throughout the years (or perhaps because of it), the book's charm and timeless values shine through, winning countless awards and being recognized worldwide and by readers of all ages as one of America's greatest contributions to literature. Harper Lee won the admiration of millions by weaving a story about human dignity standing alongside disgrace, in the unforgettable voice of childhood innocence. At the time of the book's publication, the United States was experiencing an explosion of the same racial tensions that Scout and Jem witnessed during their youth in the 1930s. Racial prejudice and injustice were rampant. Those who thought differently and stood up for change were, like Atticus, facing the narrow and rigid thinking handed down from former generations-vulnerable and exposed to attack . . . and sometimes they, too, were alone. The American South was once again in the midst of a violent transition not completely dissimilar to that of the Civil War and Reconstruction. This book was a product of its time, and many of its elements, from the description of the town's dominant mentality to the treatment of Tom Robinson, were drawn from reality. Consequently, the book was a sensation (sensational, almost, due to being banned in certain districts), and it remains a work beloved among free thinkers. FROM START-TO-FINISH IN JUST 30 MINUTES!If you're reading To Kill a Mockingbird for personal enjoyment, this study guide will help you get the most from Nelle Harper Lee's novel. For serious students of literature, this guide will make sure you miss nothing!

To Kill a Mockingbird

WARNING: This is not the actual book 1984 by George Orwell. Do not buy this Summary, Review & Analysis if you are looking for a full copy of this great book.In a world where dystopian novels are all the rage, George Orwell's 1984 stands as the definitive work. This study guide details the totality of totalitarianism, as you watch middle-aged Winston Smith try to escape from under the oppressive thumb of the Party. Big Brother is watching, controlling the thoughts and actions of everyone, thanks to 24-hour monitoring and the use of tattling children who are encouraged to report parents that speak out of line. As the main character in 1984, Winston is not convinced; he's hopeful of a way out. He is a complex character, and this study guide throws you directly into his mind as you go along for the ride.Orwell's 1984 begins with Winston doing what he does every day at his job: changing past newspaper records to ensure they match the latest "truths" set forth by the Party. Winston reluctantly endorses the Party's slogan, "He who controls the past, controls the future." He doesn't buy it though, so he makes it his mission to expose the group as the fraud that it is, even though he isn't old enough to remember "the good old days." Beside him is Julia, a woman who is equally at odds with how things are. As a testament to just how deep our study guide goes, we not only present you with potential quiz questions for each chapter, we also offer essay topics and multiple ideas to help you answer them.

1984 - George Orwell

SAVE TIME & UNDERSTAND MORE! WARNING: This is not the actual book The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick. Do not buy this Summary, Review & Analysis if you are looking for a full copy of this great book. Instead, we have already read The Silver Linings Playbook and pulled out the key characters, events, and action points from this great romance suspense novel to give you a comprehensive chapter-by-chapter study guide & analysis. In doing so, unfortunately we do not have the space to include all elements of Quick's fascinating narrative. To get it all, you should first order the full book. Packaged together in an engaging and easily digestible format, this concise chapter-by-chapter review and analysis works best as an unofficial study guide or companion to read alongside this intriguing book. Most users first read a chapter of the full book, and then they read the corresponding section in our guide. Others read the entire book from cover-to-cover, and then review using our guide.THE SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK -- MATTHEW QUICKIn The Silver Linings Playbook, lead character Pat Peoples has been through a lot in his 34 years. Recently released after an extended stay in a mental health facility, Pat is working to put his life back together. His ultimate goal: to reunite with his estranged wife, Nikki. Pat narrates his efforts to move forward, supplying his own soundtrack to life events. He's accompanied on his journey by Tiffany, an equally damaged woman who involves him in activities beyond his obsession with physical fitness and his loyalty to the Philadelphia Eagles. By sharing their brokenness, the two eventually come to a place where they share common ground and find healing. Stay on track and see details in The Silver Linings Playbook that you'd never notice otherwise with this study guide. Plot points you might miss, symbols that only become obvious on a second or third read-through, and themes that affect your understanding of the story -- all conveniently laid out for you. This study guide is your map to navigate the funny, real, and heartbreakingly honest relationships presented in author Matthew Quick's debut novel. The author's own experience with depression gives a depth of reality to this story of medical psychology, mental illness, and the quest for happy endings. Although ultimately hopeful, the book is bold in its portrayal of the slow, difficult path to overcome pain and to grow from the experience. Quick's work is a great jumping off point for group discussion of these timeless topics. This study guide is a great companion piece, exploring the importance of self-renewal, acceptance, and the many other enduring themes found in the novel. The guide provides a rubric for the discussion of mental illness, the nature of change, and the role of self-forgiveness in personal growth. Whether you're reading The Silver Linings Playbook for personal enjoyment and you want to maximize how much you get out of Quick's novel -- or whether you're reading for serious literary study -- this study guide is the perfect companion. It can help you understand the novel better or help you cram for a class. FROM START-TO-FINISH IN JUST 20 MINUTES! Here's your chapter-by-chapter guide to Matthew Quick's intriguing romance and suspense novel The Silver Linings Playbook that you can start and finish right now!

The Silver Linings Playbook

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WARNING: This is not the actual book Flash Boys by Michael Lewis. Do not buy this Summary, Review & Analysis if you are looking for a full copy of this great book.As you read Michael Lewis' thrilling account in Flash Boys, our Summary, Review & Analysis is the perfect companion. Lewis expertly details how a group of brokers, all from different firms, learned that the market was rigged for insiders, and controlled by major Wall Street banks. The Flash Boys each figured this out separately and, together, they formed an alliance to reform the market by eliminating the advantage inherent with high-frequency trading.Following his #1 New York Times bestseller The Big Short, Michael Lewis returns to Wall Street to tell of the greatest predator ever to hit the equity markets. Each member represents the exact opposite of what you think of when you hear the words "Wall Street." Each traded millions in yearly salary for a fight for the greater good. They use their new podium to investigate exchanges and the firms that specialize in high-frequency trading, while bringing light to many other ways that people cheat the system. Think this doesn't apply to you? It applies to more people than you think, even if you only have a retirement account. The seedy underbelly of Wall Street is sure to make your pulse race, probably with anger. Our summary, review & analysis of The Flash Boys concludes with a tidy list of take-aways points from this book, as well as a list of the major questions this book answers.

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