DescriptionIn Max Barry's twisted, hilarious vision of the near future, the world is run by giant American corporations; taxes are illegal; employees take the last names of the companies they work for; The Police and The NRA are publicly-traded security firms; the U…
DescriptionOpera is the fastest growing of all the performing arts, attracting audiences of all ages who are enthralled by the gorgeous music, vivid drama, and magnificent production values. If you've decided that the time has finally come to learn about opera and d…
DescriptionAnthony Rapp captures the passion and grit of the theater world as he recounts his life-changing experience in the original cast of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Rent . When Rent opened to thunderous acclaim off-Broadway, Rapp knew that something truly extraordinary had taken shape. But even as people celebrated the show's success, they were also mourning the sudden death of the show's creator. When Anthony's mom began to lose her battle with cancer, he struggled to balance his theater career with his responsibility to his family. Here, Anthony recounts both the show's huge success and his overwhelming loss. He also shares his experiences discovering his sexuality, the tension it created with his mother, and his struggle to gain her acceptance.
DescriptionThe sentient planet, Petaybee, was growing up. As the planet learned to recognize and understand outside stimuli, and even to use human speech, the novelty began to attract droves of tourists. Thrill seekers came from all over the galaxy - big game hunters attracted by the rumors of fantastical creatures, and others drawn to witness the newly awakened soul of the planet itself. Now, some of Petaybee's staunchest defenders have been kidnapped to force a trade with the Petaybeans: the people for the planet. But who can speak for a living, aware planet? And when Petaybee finds its voice, what will it do or say? Power Lines, the exciting conclusion to the Petaybee trilogy, is read by actress Marina Sirtis ( Star Trek: The Next Generation ).
DescriptionQuicksilver is the story of Daniel Waterhouse, fearless thinker and conflicted Puritan, pursuing knowledge in the company of the greatest minds of Baroque-era Europe, in a chaotic world where reason wars with the bloody ambitions of the mighty, and…
