Examines different aspects of Orwell's anti-utopian classic, with a biographical sketch of the author and critical essays on this work.

The Object Primer is the ultimate introductory text on object-oriented (OO) technology. By reading this book, you'll gain a solid understanding of object-oriented concepts and object-oriented analysis techniques. Written by a developer for developers, this book will introduce you to object-oriented design in the context of class modeling. It begins with a description of why developers and their organizations want to take advantage of the object-oriented approach, then moves to issues like CRC cards, use cases, and class modeling. It puts the entire OO development process into perspective, presenting both the serial and iterative development strategies. It includes easy-to-follow notations and provides 'cheat-sheets' references for easy accessibility to commonly used information. It includes a complete glossary of terms.

This volume is part of the 'New Longman Literature' series of modern and classic novels, short stories and plays. Each book in the series provides the complete, original text; a section by or about the writer; and a study programme and guidance on keeping a reading log.

Presents a collection of critical essays on the novel that analyze its structure, characters, themes, and portrayal of race issues.

Provides a research and study guide for three plays by Aeschylus, including plot summaries, lists of characters, and critical reviews. (view table of contents)

A collection of six critical essays on the Aeschylus play, arranged in chronological order of their original publication

Product Description: 'The Lion and the Mouse', 'The Eagle and the Tortoise' and many more favourite fables await. Sixteen spellbinding stories from Aesop's timeless collection are retold by Carnegie Medal winner Beverley Naidoo, depicted with stunning illustrations by award-winning Piet Grobler. 

Product Description: Over 360 essays and analyses of the important works of African American writers of all genres, including long fiction, short fiction, poetry, drama and nonfiction are given the Masterplots treatment in this revised set. New material covered includes memoirs by Maya Angelou and Jamaica Kincaid, novels by Ralph Ellison, Terry McMillan and Toni Morrison, poetry by Cornelius Eady, and young adult literature by Gwendolyn Brooks...read more

Product Description: Focuses on the principal African-American poets from colonial times to the Harlem Renaissance and the World War II era. This title covers poets that include Phillis Wheatley, author of the first volume of verse published by an African American, and the seminal figures Gwendolyn Brooks, Countee Cullen, Paul Lawrence Dunbar, and Langston Hughes...read more

Presents a collection of critical essays discussing the works of African American poets in the twentieth century.