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Lifting the Veil of Conspiracy on Sun Tzu’S Art of War

Author:Poon Poi Ming  Abstract by:ekompute
A critical review of Sun Tzu's The Art of War, questioning why it was not kept a secret if its contents is indeed so potent. Read Abstract
Published: July 5, 2008 Visits: 108 words : 600

Over Nine Waves

Author:Marie Heaney  Abstract by:HibernianScribe
An entertaining retelling of the truly great Irish legends using a plain modern style close to the spoken voice. Read Abstract
Published: July 3, 2008 Visits: 98 words : 300

Alice in Wonderland

(10 Ratings)
Author:Lewis Carroll  Summary by:Sameer_Kak
Alice followed the white rabbit down the rabbit hole - into Wonderland! Read Summary
Published: June 26, 2008 Visits: 1111 words : 900

Gulliver's Travels

(1 Ratings)
Author:Jonathan Swift  Summary by:Sameer_Kak
Gulliver's travels can be read at two levels: as a satire on contemporary affairs - or, as a grand old tale of adventure in the land of Lilliput. Read Summary
Published: June 19, 2008 Visits: 353 words : 600

Silas Marner

(2 Ratings)
Author:George Eliot  Summary by:snowwhite25
A summary of the classic Silas Marner,about human relationships,faith in God... Read Summary
Published: June 16, 2008 Visits: 89 words : 600

Broken Wings

(1 Ratings)
Author:JITHENDRA ANTONIO  Review by:JITHENDRAANTONIO
The story mentions popular buildings such as Liberty Plaza and the national carrier Air Ceylon. Freda, one of the main characters, is seen descending Read Review
Published: June 11, 2008 Visits: 33 words : 600

Cadjan Friends

(1 Ratings)
Author:JITHENDRA ANTONIO  Review by:JITHENDRAANTONIO
There is no great detail offered in this story. It is a snapshot of life. That is, it gives enough information to understand the whole thing. Read Review
Published: June 11, 2008 Visits: 70 words : 900

The gorgeous Fabrica de Chocolate

(2 Ratings)
Author:Roald Dahl  Summary by:natycross
Nobody knew what was going on inside that factory of chocolate. had people working on it clear, but ningem quit. Leaves the sweets and chocolate Read Summary
Published: June 8, 2008 Visits: 15 words : 300

About the features lover

Author:dr.saed sobhi  Summary by:Ahlawy87
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Published: June 8, 2008 Visits: 18 words : 600

The Raven

(1 Ratings)
Author:Edgar Allan Poe  Review by:Sameer_Kak
“The Raven” was the work that first brought Edgar Allan Poe literary recognition – not just in America, but in Europe as well. Read Review
Published: June 8, 2008 Visits: 78 words : 600
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