DescriptionThe first volume of David Timson's series retelling of the stories from Shakespeare's plays was widely praised by newspaper and educators alike. Here is volume 2, with more key plays. Including Julius Caesar, The Merchant of Venice, and Henry IV, all texts which regularly appear on the exam syllabus. As before, the stories are illustrated by numerous examples from the plays themselves. They are read by two leading Shakespearean actors, Juliet Stevenson and Alex Jennings.
DescriptionLearn how to apply lessons from the vertical world to the horizontal world we work, play, and live in. Discover how your attitude and approach to speed applies to everything, from changing diapers to loan closings. Hans Florine is the King of Speed, with three gold medals in the ESPN XGAME'S, 12 national titles, and the first world championship in speed climbing.
DescriptionFrom the creators of the smash hit play comes the ultimate audiobook of Jewish humor, a hysterical guide to Judaism that explores all of the religion's stereotypes, history, and shameless guilt trips.
DescriptionDreams of stardom had lured Martyn Tarne from far-away New Zealand to make the dreary, soul-destroying round of West End agents and managers in search of work. The Vulcan Theatre had been her last forlorn hope, and now, driven by sheer necessity, she was glad to accept the humble job of dresser to its leading lady, Helena Hamilton. And then came the eagerly awaited opening night. To Martyn, the night brought a strange turn of the wheel of fortune, and to one distinguished member of the cast, death, sudden and unforeseen.
DescriptionBiography captures the life of the Bard using clips from films of the Royal Shakespeare Company, Laurence Olivier's Hamlet, and other dramatic readings.
DescriptionThe Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, steal, smoke cigars, swear, and hit little kids. So no one is prepared when this outlaw family invades church one Sunday and decides to take over the annual Christmas pageant. None of the Herdmans have ever heard the Christmas story before. Their interpretation of the tale (the Wise Men are a bunch of dirty spies and Herod needs a good beating) has a lot of people up in arms. But it will make this year's pageant the most unusual anyone has seen and, just possibly, the best one ever.
