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The Scarlet Letter was Nathaniel Hawthorne magnum opus. It also can be difficult to understand--it is loaded with themes, imagery, and symbols. If you need a little help understanding it, let BookCaps help with this study guide.Along with chapter-by-chapter summaries and analysis, this book...

Walden was Henry David Thoreau magnum opus. It also can be difficult to understand--it is loaded with themes, imagery, and symbols. If you need a little help understanding it, let BookCaps help with this study guide. Along with chapter-by-chapter summaries and analysis, this book features the...

Der perfekte Begleiter für Harper Lees "Wer die Nachtigall stört", dieses Studium Handbuch enthält eine kapitelweise Analyse des Buches, eine Zusammenfassung der Handlung und eine Einführung zu den wichtigsten Romanfiguren und Themen.BookCaps™ Study Guides enthalten keinen Text aus dem aktuellen...

She was best known for Anne of Green Gables; but who was she outside of her books? This short book looks at the life and times of L.M. Montgomery.

By his untimely death at 34, Elliot Smith had contributed more to the indie music scene then almost any artist. Despite all he contributed, there is little known about him. This book examines his life, his music, his death, and his legacy.   LifeCaps is an imprint of BookCaps™...

His music is known around the world; with hits like "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" and "How Sweet It Is" Gaye helped create the sound of R&B. But who was Marvin Gaye?   From his childhood to his ultimate murder by his own father, this mini biography...

At it's peak, over 8% of every household in America was tuned into "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood." Mister Rogers wholesome message inspired millions of kids to do better. Millions knew the TV personality, but few knew the man behind the cardigan. This book gives a glimpse into what...

Among twentieth century authors, P. L. Travers was by far the most productive and famous to hail from the British colony of Australia. After a brief and modestly successful acting career, she moved to London and pursued her own brand of journalism. She was a well-regarded drama critic and travel...

During her lifetime, Emily Dickinson did not seek out recognition or attempt to change the world around her, even in the smallest way. A private but not antisocial person, she kept her life’s work, and her innermost feelings, almost entirely to herself. Her life was rich in intellectual pursuits,...

Glamour, alcohol, reckless and carefree behavior--all themes of a great F. Scott Fitzgerald novel? Yes. But, in the case of Fitzgerald, fiction imitates life. Fitzgerald's marriage to Zelda was volatile from the start--it was plagued by alcohol abuse, debt, and mental illness. "The...

On March 13, 2013, at 7:06 pm (Central European Time), white smoke was spotted rising from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel where the conclave was being held. It could only mean one thing -- a new pope had been chosen to lead the Catholic Church. Although many did not know the name of Jorge Mario...

You've seen him in the movies and read him in the books, but who is James Bond? This book is a reference to all things Bond. It includes summaries of all the books and movies; an appendix of every major character and gadget; and a short biography of the man who created it all: Ian Fleming. ...

Homeland has quickly become an international sensation. Viewers across the world have fallen in love with the characters. It has become one of the most critically acclaimed shows on TV. This guide will help you refresh your memory about all the plots, sub-plots, and characters from season...

It's never too young to introduce your baby to world! This electronic picture book is perfect for your future world traveller! Each letter in the book has a picture of a famous city to go along with that letter.