Module development and code questions

Hi,
I was trying to create a module, but failed. I had asked for a tutorial before. Some helped me with the handbook and the IBM tutorial. But that didn suit my needs.

The handbook has provided an example, but that doesnot explain why each part of a code is meant for.

I created a module that allows users to set passwords for the node. If the password exists, the node is not loaded unless the password is correct.

The password check is done in the hook_load() function of my node. It checks the $_SESSION variable for the password. If the password is incorrect or empty, it redirects(drupal_goto()) the user to the form that allows the user to insert the password.

I'm new to Drupal. I've got the CCK installed and am playing with creating content-types and adding fields.

I want the viewers to see all the content entries as a table with the fields as columns and entries as rows (i.e. pretty much looking like a database table). How do I modify the view to display as a table?

I just want to to change the way the children are displayed inside a book. Regularly, when a book has children, these are displayed as links, so, I don´t wanna links but the content so the users will be able to check the entire book in the same page.

The book module has this structure...

Mesoamerica
A little introduction to the book.

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* Primera Parte (as a link)
* Segunda Parte (as a link)
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Primera Parte >(as a link)

I want to this other way.

Anyone know the best way I could implement an image fight module something like the site http://kittenwars.com I would like to see two random images people have uploaded and they can select the best one!
~Simon

Path set up detailed advice Http://www.example.com/?q=admin/settings Conversion Http://www.example.com/admin/settings/ A better way Under previous guidance, I have not tested