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Report copyright infringementby Stephen P. Bye (Author) Number of Pages: 308 Dimensions: 0.81 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: June 10, 2025

Into the Woods (Tcg Edition) - Paperback

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by Stephen Sondheim (Author), James Lapine (Author)That joyous rarity, a work of sophisticated artistic ambition and deep political purpose that affords nonstop pleasure.--William A. Henry III, Time Number of Pages: 160 Dimensions: 0.5 x 8.4 x 5.3 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: January 01, 1993

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by Willy Russell (Author)Educating Rita, about a working-class Liverpool girl's hunger for education, is 'simply a marvellous play, painfully funny and passionately serious; a hilarious social documentary; a fairy-tale with a quizzical, half-happy ending.' Sunday Times Educating Rita premiered at the RSC Warehouse, London, in June 1980. Voted Best Comedy of 1980, it was subsequently made into a highly successful film with Michael Caine and Julie Walters.Author BiographyWilly Russell, born in ...

Oedipus the King and Other Tragedies: Oedipus the King, Aias, Philoctetes, Oedipus at Colonus - Paperback

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by Sophocles (Author), Oliver Taplin (Translator)Oedipus the King * Aias * Philoctetes * Oedipus at Colonus Sophocles stands as one of the greatest dramatists of all time, and one of the most influential on artists and thinkers over the centuries. In these four tragedies he portrays the extremes of human suffering and emotion, turning the heroic myths into supreme works of poetry and dramatic action. Oedipus the King follows Oedipus, the 'man of sorrow', who has unwittingly chosen to enact hi...

A Midsummer Night's Dream: No Fear Shakespeare Side-By-Side Plain English - Paperback

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by William Shakespeare (Author), Sparknotes (Author)Read Shakespeare's plays in all their brilliance--and understand what every word means! Don't be intimidated by Shakespeare! These popular study guides make the Bard's plays accessible and enjoyable. Each No Fear Shakespeare guide contains: The complete text of A Midsummer Night's Dream, the original play A line-by-line translation that puts the words into everyday language for students A complete list of characters, with description...

Cyrano de Bergerac: A Heroic Comedy in Five Acts - Paperback

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by Edmond Rostand (Author), Lowell Bair (Translator), Eteel Lawson (Introduction by)Regarded as one of the greatest dramas ever written, Cyrano de Bergerac is the story of the silver-tongued soldier whose unfortunate looks drive him to woo his love by speaking for his handsome but dull-witted rival. Cyrano de Bergerac occupies a unique place in the modern theater. Deliberately disavowing realism and contemporary relevance, Edmond Rostand's masterpiece represents a turning back in both time an...

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Report copyright infringementby James Russell (Author)A comedy screenplay. Filthy rich grandmothers use explosive military force to take back their beloved city, Lost Angus, from a corrupt Mayor involved with street and motorcycle gangs. Number of Pages: 124 Dimensions: 0.32 x 11 x 8.34 IN Publication Date: September 01, 2001

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by Euripides (Author), Reginald Gibbons (Translator), Charles Segal (Introduction by)Regarded by many as Euripides' masterpiece, Bakkhai is a powerful examination of religious ecstasy and the resistance to it. A call for moderation, it rejects the temptation of pure reason as well as pure sensuality, and is a staple of Greek tragedy, representing in structure and thematics anexemplary model of the classic tragic elements. Disguised as a young holy man, the god Bacchus arrives in Greece from A...

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by Euripides (Author), John Davie (Translator), John Davie (Introduction by)The plays of Euripides have stimulated audiences since the fifth century BC. This volume, containing Phoenician Women, Bacchae, Iphigenia at Aulis, Orestes, and Rhesuscompletes the new editions of Euripides in Penguin Classics.Features a general introduction, individual prefaces to each play, chronology, notes, bibliography, and glossaryAuthor BiographyEuripides, the youngest of the three great Athenian playwrights, w...

Bold Brave Goddess: From Insecure Victim to Confident Survivor

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Report copyright infringementby Celeste Lynn Kanpurwala (Author)Celeste never thought she would be able to speak in front of more than a few people without trembling or hyperventilating. Then she found her people and her calling through Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, where she learned to use her voice to help inspire others. This led her down a brave path of sharing her sobriety story with the world and uncovering her struggles with her mental health. Called a badass by her frie...

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by Henrik Ibsen (Author)Widely regarded as one of the foremost dramatists of the nineteenth century, Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906) brought the social problems and ideas of his day to center stage. Creating realistic plays of psychological conflict that emphasized character over cunning plots, he frequently inspired critical objections because his dramas deemed the individual more important than the group.In this powerful work, Ibsen places his main characters, Dr. Thomas Stock...

Pioneer Players: The Lives of Louis and Hilda Esson

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Report copyright infringementby Peter Fitzpatrick (Author)This is a dual biography, the story of Louis Esson, the distinguished playwright who has been called 'the father of Australian drama', and his wife Hilda, who did her own pioneering in the theatre and in public health. The plays they wrote and performed reflected the drama of their lives: creative angst, intellectual conflict, untimely death, romantic entanglement, jealousy and despair. Yet Peter Fitzpatrick's book is more than a good ...

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Report copyright infringementby Dana Modano (Author)Crisis CALLINGby Dana Modano is a gripping novel that delves into the life of a Crisis Prevention Intervention Program Manager. The story follows a dedicated coordinator as she navigates the complexities of human emotions, conflicts, and emergencies. Through her eyes, readers witness the challenges and triumphs of preventing crises and ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals in various settings. Inspired by the author's own experie...

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by William Shakespeare (Author), Robert Langbaum (Editor)The Signet Classics edition of William Shakespeare's fantastical play that combines elements of tragedy and comedy. Prospero--sorcerer and rightful Duke of Milan--has lived a reclusive life with his daughter Miranda in the years since his position was usurped by his brother, Antonio. Now, as Antonio's ship passes near Prospero's island home, the sorcerer conjures up a terrible storm that will change all of their destinies.... This revis...

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by James Ijames (Author)Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames reinvents Shakespeare's masterpiece with his new drama, a delectable comic tragedy. Juicy is a queer, Southern college kid, already grappling with some serious questions of identity, when the ghost of his father shows up in their backyard, demandingthat Juicy avenge his murder. It feels like a familiar story to Juicy, well-versed in Hamlet's woes. What's different is Juicy himself, a sensitive and selfaware young Black man...

Nunsense: The Mega-Musical Version - Paperback

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by Dan Goggin (Author)Musical Characters: 1 male, 9 female, chorus, and extras Unit Set "Nunsense: The Mega-Musical Version" is here All the fun of the original "Nunsense" has been super-sized If you're looking for a Large Cast Musical Comedy this award-winning show is the perfect choice. "Mega-Nunsense" starring the original five nuns features five new (male and female)characters including the never- before-seen infamous convent cook, Sister Julia, Child of God. In additio Number of Pages:...

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Report copyright infringementby Stephen P. Bye (Author) Number of Pages: 308 Dimensions: 0.69 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: June 15, 2025

Thinking Shakespeare (Revised Edition): A Working Guide for Actors, Directors, Students...and Anyone Else Interested in the Bard - Paperback

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by Barry Edelstein (Author) Thinking Shakespeare gives theater artists practical advice about how to make Shakespeare's words feel spontaneous, passionate, and real. Based on Barry Edelstein's thirty-year career directing Shakespeare's plays, this book provides the tools that artists need to fully understand and express the power of Shakespeare's language. Author Biography Barry Edelstein is a stage director, producer, author, and educator noted for his work on the plays of William Shakespear...

KJV, Pew Bible, Large Print, Hardcover, Blue, Red Letter Edition - Hardcover

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by Thomas Nelson (Author)The Thomas Nelson KJV Pew Bible Large Print Edition has long been a trusted and durable Bible for use in churches and various worship settings. This edition is published in large KJV Comfort Print type, which was designed exclusively for Thomas Nelson to be the most readable at any size.The classic King James Version, one of the most influential and beautiful works of art in the English language, continues to be the standard translation for numerous churches and milli...

If the Song Doesn't Work, Change the Dress: The Illustrated Memoirs of Broadway Costume Designer Patricia Zipprodt - Hardcover

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by Patricia Zipprodt (Author), Arnold Wengrow (Author)Iconic Broadway costume designer Patricia Zipprodt (1925-99) tells her own colorful story from a tumultuous childhood in Depression-era Chicago to Bohemian New York in the 1950s, becoming one of the 20th century's most celebrated designers. Told with Zipprodt's acerbic humor and delicious wit, If the Song Doesn't Work, Change the Dress charts her journey to 1950s Greenwich Village, America's literary and artistic Bohemia. Tracking her car...

The Power of the Actor, Revised and Updated: The Chubbuck Technique--The 12-Step Acting Method for Creating Dynamic Characters

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Report copyright infringementby Ivana Chubbuck (Author)In this completely updated edition of her bestselling book, renowned acting coach Ivana Chubbuck shares her cutting-edge technique that has launched some of the most successful and lauded acting careers in Hollywood Let the instructor who taught Halle Berry, Brad Pitt, Charlize Theron, Jim Carrey, Aubrey Plaza, Travis Fimmel, Gal Gadot, Beyonc? Knowles, Judith Light, Sylvester Stallone, Eva Mendes, Morris Chestnut, Shia LaBeouf, and Jake ...

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by T. S. Eliot (Author)T. S. Eliot's most famous drama, a retelling of the murder of the archbishop of CanterburyMurder in the Cathedral, written for the Canterbury Festival in 1935, was one of T. S. Eliot's first dramatic achievements, and it remains one of the great plays of the century. It takes as its subject matter the martyrdom of Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, depicting the events that led to his assassination, in his own cathedral church, by the knights of Henry II in 1170. ...

KJV, Pew Bible, Hardcover, Blue, Red Letter Edition - Hardcover

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by Thomas Nelson (Author)The Thomas Nelson KJV Pew Bible has long been a trusted and durable Bible for use in churches and various worship settings. This edition is published in large KJV Comfort Print type, which was designed exclusively for Thomas Nelson to be the most readable at any size.The classic King James Version, one of the most influential and beautiful works of art in the English language, continues to be the standard translation for numerous churches and millions of Christians. T...

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Report copyright infringementby Endaisha J. Thornton (Author)Introducing "CEO Or Starve: From Kid To The CEO"Step into the captivating life of Mr. Thornton, a man who has weathered the storm of poverty, trauma, and unthinkable loss. Growing up in the heart of the country's poorest city, he discovered the true meaning of resilience at a tender age, when he lost his father and found solace in the power of self-reliance.Years have passed, and Endaisha has harnessed the qualities he learned durin...

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by Anna Deavere Smith (Author)From an acclaimed playwright comes "an American masterpiece" (Newsweek) about the 1992 Los Angeles riots. Twilight is a stunning work of "documentary theater" that explores the devastating human impact of the five days of riots following the Rodney King verdict. From nine months of interviews with more than two hundred people, Smith has chosen the voices that best reflect the diversity and tension of a city in turmoil: a disabled Korean man, a white male Hollywoo...

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by William Shakespeare (Author)Chiltern Publishing creates the most beautiful editions of the world's finest literature. Your favorite classic titles in a way you have never seen them before; the tactile layers, fine details and beautiful colors of these remarkable covers make these titles feel extra special and will look striking on any shelf.The most famous of all of Shakespeare's plays, Hamlet tells the story of the ghost of the King of Denmark who tells his son Hamlet, to avenge his murde...

Mom and Pop Hardware: A Kansas Girl's Quirky Childhood at My Folks' Competing Stores

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Report copyright infringementby Beth Decarbo (Author) Number of Pages: 212 Dimensions: 0.48 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: September 06, 2025

Mom and Pop Hardware: A Kansas Girls' Quirky Childhood at My Folks' Competing Hardware Stores

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Report copyright infringementby Beth Decarbo (Author) Number of Pages: 212 Dimensions: 0.63 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: September 08, 2025

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Report copyright infringementby Henley Carr (Author) Number of Pages: 202 Dimensions: 0.46 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: September 19, 2025

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by Athol Fugard (Author), John Kani (Author), Winston Ntshona (Author)Developed in workshops with award-winning actors, these are the works in Fugard's canon that most directly confront the dehumanizing brutality of apartheid. Includes: Sizwe Bansi is Dead, The Island, and Statements After an Arrest Under the Immorality Act.Author BiographyThe New Yorker has said of Athol Fugard, A rare playwright, who could be a primary candidate for either the Nobel Prize in Literature or the Nobel Peace P...

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by William Shakespeare (Author), Barbara a. Mowat (Editor), Paul Werstine (Editor)The authoritative edition of King Lear from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers. Shakespeare's King Lear challenges us with the magnitude, intensity, and sheer duration of the pain that it represents. Its figures harden their hearts, engage in violence, or try to alleviate the suffering of others. Lear himself rages until his sanity crac...

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by Oscar Wilde (Author), Richard Allen Cave (Introduction by), Richard Allen Cave (Commentaries by)The crowning plays of one of Ireland's most heralded artists Oscar Wilde was at once a family man and a homosexual outsider, a socialite, socialist, and Irish nationalist. His contradictions inspired him to ponder the roles and masks donned in conventional society, and his acute and wry insights are wonderfully displayed in this collection of his essential plays. Known not only for his brilliant...