Sparknotes

'No Fear Skills books are intended for high school and middle school students who feel hopelessly behind in class, who have had the material explained to them before and who still don't get it. Students who are so far behind they are afraid to turn to their teacher for help. What these students need is a tutor-a patient voice that can explain the material simply and effectively without leaving them behind. The books in this series are that tutor. No Fear Skills books will present basic skills and concepts in quick, concise lessons, presenting the material in such a way that students can easily find an explanation for a particular topic they are having difficulty with. No Fear Skills books will be narrated in the voice of a fictional character that will introduce each chapter by telling a short vignette that segues into the lesson.

Read Shakespeare's plays in all their brilliance--and understand what every word means Don't be intimidated by Shakespeare These popular guides make the Bard's plays accessible and enjoyable. Each No Fear guide contains: The complete text of the original playA line-by-line translation that puts the words into everyday languageA complete list of characters, with descriptionsPlenty of helpful commentary

Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, with marginal notes and explanations and full descriptions of each character.