Do not be fooled by the face on the cover of Zeus (a.k.a. Jupiter), because James Weigel, Jr. looks at much more than "Classical" (i.e., Greco-Roman) mythology in this Cliffs Notes. Before we ever get to the best-known mythological figures Weigel covers Egyptian Mythology (Principal Gods, the Creation and Osiris), Babylonian Mythology (Major Gods, the Creation, the Flood and Gilgamesh) and Indian Mythology (Main Vedic Gods, Indra and the Dragon, Hindu Gods and Concepts, Bhrigu and the Three Gods, Rama and Sita, and Buddha). Consequently, both the Near East and Far East and adequately covered in this volume. Of course, Greek Mythology ends up receiving the most attention, from the Primordial Deities, Titans and Olympians to the Great Heroes (e.g., Heracles, Jason), the Tragic Dynasties (e.g., House of Atreus), and the Trojan War, along with Brief Summaries of Other Myths (e.g., Midas, Sisyphus). The Roman Mythology section focuses on the few gods the Romans added to the classical pantheon along with Patriotic Legends (Aeneas, Romulus & Remus) and Love Tales (e.g., Pyramus and Thisbe, Pygmalion). Continuing the chronological progression, Weigel then covers Norse Mythology and the Arthurian Legends. Throughout there is the traditional Summary/Commentary breakdown you expect from Cliffs Notes. However, because so much ground is covered you do not get a lot of depth to either, and if there are notes available on specific works (e.g., "Iliad," "Aeneid") you will want to avail yourself of them if that is what you are teaching/reading. But what this volume lacks in depth it more than makes up for with breadth. The volume also includes Bibliographical Essay, Review Questions, Recommended Readings and very useful Genealogical Tables. Hopefully access to this book will inspire getting beyond the Classical Mythology that is usually all students receive in class.

When I was in 6th grade I did a project on Greek mythology, and the first and only book I looked in was this mythology book. It was so full of information about all the Greek gods (and other kinds of gods too, like Roman, Egyptian, and Indian) that I didn't have any trouble with my project. If you are interested in mythology, this is the book to read, and answer all your questions with.

This book simplifies the many aspects covered in "Fessenden & Fessenden" book, and the rxn's at the end are extremely helpful to study for exams. Unfortunately, this book doesn't really get into nucleic acids, but it does a great job covering all functional groups synthesis & rxns! A key book for reference as well as explanations regarding intermediates for rxns. A+

This was a great help to me as I prepared for my finals. The last few pages are especially helpful in summerizing the numerous reactions in organic chemistry. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants a concise review before a test.

This review is of Gilbert Borman's Cliffs Notes for "Nineteen Eighty-Four" and not of George Orwell's famous anti-utopian novel. The strength of this particular little yellow book with the black stripes is on the background material it provides to teachers/students struggling with the implications of the novel. Borman begins with a brief look at Orwell's Life and Career, which suggests some of the events in his life that came to influence his fiction. Then he looks at "1984" in the context of Utopian/Anti-Utopian fiction, which does a nice job of putting the novel in literary context. Following a brief synopsis and a list of characters, Borman provides Chapter Commentaries that break Orwell's novel into units of usually two or more chapters. Unlike other Cliffs Notes, there is no distinction between Summary and Commentary. However, the best analysis is saved for after this part, when Borman provides Character Analyses for Winston Smith, Julia, O'Brien, and Big Brother/Emmanuel Goldstein. These have considerably more depth than you usually find in these books. Borman then looks again at the larger picture, asking "Is the world of '1984' possible?" although we have moved beyond the actual date (which was never anything more than Orwell reversing the last two digits of the year in which he wrote his novel). The final sections of the volume look at the themes of Alienation and Love in the novel, as well as the Plot, Style and Structure and how Humanity and Society are portrayed in "1984." Last, but not least, Borman compiles the Key Quotations from the novel, which includes not just the slogans but also lines of dialogue that sum up major concepts and can lead to discussions about the intracies of the novel. It is this attention to detail that makes this an above-average Cliffs Notes. Gilbert Borman has done an excellent job with this volume.

This is the best book that I have ever read. It involves all of the ideas necessary to make it a good read and to involve the reader and keep them interested. I thoroughtly enjoyed this novel as I'm sure many people, young and old, will for generations to come.

This book really helps! Now, we can do something well (other than just play football).

Not only is this book easy for ANYone to learn how to write a reasearch paper, it is especially interesting to kids because of the style of writing. It was funny! But also informative. I highly recommend it to anyone who feels uninformed on the basics of how to write a research paper.

I used these notes in PLACE of taking physical geology. I needed a final science class to graduate, and the only one available was Historical Geology, which had the prerequisite of physical geology. These Cliff's Notes are so thorough and easy to understand that I felt well prepared for the class, despite the fact that I had no experience in Geology whatsoever. I am not very good in science of any kind, and these notes were easy for even me to use:) I felt comfortable enough with the material presented in the notes to apply it in an entirely different class. I'm sure these would fantastic review notes for students in physical geology!

This book is an excellent means for studying and an excellent way to review for tests. It gives the reader a very detailed description of every geological aspect that should be discussed in an entry-level course. I highly recommend this guide for all students who have a class in physical geology, or who just want to learn more about the science of it.

I was having trouble interpreting Plato's The Republic, this book has been tremendously helpful. If you are having the same problem then get this book now!!

For college students, this book is a godsend. It lays out in common English basically everything that Plato and Socrates say in The Republic. Some of the most famous things from The Republic, including the Noble Lie, the Ship of State, and the Allegory of the Cave are put into layman's terms, making those papers and homework questions relatively easy to write. If you are a student, or are reading The Republic for fun, you have to have this book.

I am an advanced student of Spanish and at the present time, am just getting off what linguists call a "learning plateau". One may find plenty of reviews of this book as a simple tourist book for those staying in the Hispanic world for a few weeks. But I am currently using this book to help fill in the missing pieces to he puzzle of being able to speak in colloqial terms. This book is excellent for the serious learner who has mastered complicated grammar subjects and wishes to be able to converse about everyday topics. This no doubt, along with a nice grammar reference and perhaps a verb book, and some tapes could make a perfect method to learning to speak everyday, colloquial Spanish.

I purchased this book before a study trip to Spain. Its organization by topics ("Eating Out", "At the Post Office", etc.) was great for quick reference. It includes the basics along with some idioms and colloquialisms which I would have been totally lost without. Of all the dictionaries and Spanish reference books I have, this is certainly the most useful for travel and quick reference. I highly recommend it for travelers and students.

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I first came across Student Success Secrets when I borrowed it from one of my students. He was using it to try to build his study skills and recommended it. That was about ten years ago, and I have since recommended it to many others. I came to Amazon today to send it as a gift to a student I know who is trying to get better. (and to get a new copy myself.)

This book works because it addresses more than just the skills. It addresses motivation and our image of ourselves. As a rowing coach and a teacher, I know how important both those things are. It is important to have an image of yourself doing it right. The writing is also direct and clear, with good examples. It moves quickly. And the skills and suggestions it makes work. I found myself applying the same principles in other situations.

This book is wonderful! It covers everything... study environment to note taking to keeping balance between school and your other lives! The text is easy to read, and the pictures put a funny outlook on the text. The ideas given are fantastic and make you think, too. The writing section gives a fresh outlook on how to write.

Personally, i hate to read. It usually takes me a week or two to read a short novel(150-225 pages) This book only took me 3 days to read! This play is fast paced and wonderful. It is about Stella and her husband who recieve an unexpected visit from blanche. Blanche plays mind games with different men, including the newspaper man and Stanley. Blanche comes to the village terrible shaken up and ashamed of the place where here sister lives. i DO recomend this book to any reader who likes action. It is very easy to read, and rather short. I loved it and im sure you will too.

This book was a great play. Blanche comes to visit her sister stella and she realizes that stellas life isn't as perfect as she imagined. Blanche is not living in a very realistic world. Her desire to a good life soon destroys her! Stellas husband Stanley who is Blanches brother in law brings Blanche closer to her mental state. by the end of the book Blanches imaginary life turns to a disaster.