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Book SynopsisEdited and Introduced by Rosamunde Hutt, Foreword by Pam St. ClementA challenging and culturally diverse collection of new plays for young people by some of the UK''s foremost writers aimed at young people. Beautifully written and tested in performance, these plays which deal with topics such as domestic violence, eating disorders, mother/daughter relationships and sibling rivalry, has become essential texts for teenagers, theatres, schools, colleges and drama groups.The PlaysListen To Your Parents by Benjamin Zephaniah: Winner of the Commission of Racial Equality Race in the Media Award. Gives us a teenager''s view of domestic violence through poetry and football.Precious by Angela Turvey: How do you stop being a graffiti artist and become a real one?Look At Me by Anna Reynolds: Uses theatricality to explore behaviour in and out of school.GorTable of ContentsIntroduction by Rosamunde Hutt 7 On the road with Theatre Centre 14 T h e P l a y s 1 7 Listen To Your Parents Benjamin Zephaniah 21 Precious A n g e l a T u r v e y 5 9 Look at Me A n n a R e y n o l d s 9 5 Gorgeous Anna Furse 145 Glow M a n j i n d e r V i r k 1 7 3 Souls Roy Williams 215 Plays produced 1953-2003 254

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Book SynopsisFollowing the success of the first edition of Classic Fairy Tales: retold for the stage, which has seen productions of the plays performed internationally, the volume features another three sparkling adaptations of best-loved tales for family audiences.Trade ReviewThe Plays The Golden Goose “Transforms A Midsummer Night's Dream into a lively and magical adventure.” Guardian The Tinder Box “This is truly magical entertainment, a beautifully crafted show.” The Stage Sinbad: The Untold Tale “This fabulous new adventure is a Christmas treat families will remember forever.” Keswick ReminderTable of ContentsIntroduction by Tony Graham 7 The plays: The Golden Goose 11 The Tinderbox 91 Sinbad – The Untold Tale 159

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Book SynopsisBrilliant musical adaptation of Dickens'' classic tale.Christmas, the most wonderful time of the year! Well, it is for everyone except the miserable Scrooge. He prefers to spend Christmas all alone in his large house, instead of celebrating with mistletoe and merriment. Bah, humbug!But one cold, dark Christmas Eve Scrooge is surprised by the ghost of Marley, his former business partner. Marley warns Scrooge that he will be called upon by three spirits - each will take him on a mysterious and magical journey to show him the error of his ways...Can Scrooge discover the true wonder and meaning of Christmas before it''s too late?Trade Reviewabout the author’s previous work: “... simple, unaffected theatrical magic ...” The Sunday Times “... a sizzling seasonal show to melt the hearts of the whole family ... great Christmas entertainment. What more could you ask?” Manchester Evening NewsTable of ContentsAuthor biographyplaytextcast list

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Book SynopsisHow can the study of Shakespeare contribute to equipping young people for the challenges of an uncertain future? This book argues for the necessity of a Shakespeare education that: finds meaning in the texts through inviting in the prior knowledge, experiences and ideas of students; combines intellectual, social and emotional learning; and develops a critical perspective on what a cultural inheritance is all about. It offers a comprehensive exploration of the educational principles underpinning theatre-based practice and explains how and why this practice can open up the possibilities of Shakespeare study in the classroom. It empowers Shakespeare educators working with young people aged 5-18 to interact critically, creatively and collaboratively with Shakespeare as a living artist.Drawing on the authors' research and experience with organizations including the Royal Shakespeare Company, Shakespeare's Globe, the Folger and Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation, Trade ReviewThis timely, important publication reinforces the continuing significance of Shakespeare in the school and university curriculum. It reminds students and teachers that active, creative and diverse approaches to the plays are rewarding and relevant. * Chris Green, Director of English and Drama, The Perse School, Cambridge, UK *Even as theatre companies scramble for financial footing and beloved plays become contested ground, Irish and Kitchen present a multidisciplinary case for active or embodied Shakespeare teaching. This book provides a dynamic survey of experiential, joyful and community-building theatre work for classrooms that should convince artists and teachers not to cede a curricular inch to standardized testing - or to rely exclusively on written analytic work – and instead to explore, with students, the benefits of social meaning-making with Shakespeare texts. The editors incorporate insights from social science, neuroscience and educational theorists. They profile directors of established and innovative global theatre education programs and highlight the voices of expert practitioners. Weaving together these perspectives, Irish and Kitchen create a compelling argument for theatre-based Shakespeare teaching: fundamentally intercultural and democratic by respecting students’ lives, providing academic and socio-emotional learning and encouraging critical questions of culture. * Laura Turchi, Arizona State University, USA *This is a brilliant book and a must read for all artists, educators and researchers with an interest in the teaching of Shakespeare through theatre-based pedagogies. The breadth of its theoretical grounding is remarkable and synthesises beautifully with the diverse accounts of inclusive practice that follow. The passion of the authors, grounded in knowledge and experience, shines through every page, leaving the reader in no doubt about the continuing relevance of Shakespeare to the lives of today’s young people and some of the most pressing social and cultural issues of our time. * Joe Winston, University of Warwick, UK *Table of ContentsNotes on Contributors Foreword, James Stredder Acknowledgements Note on the Text Introduction Part 1: Perspectives from Multidisciplinary Research Chapter 1: The Pedagogy Question Chapter 2: The Cultural Capital Question Chapter 3: The Literature Question Chapter 4: The Language Question Part 2: Perspectives from Organizations and Practitioners Chapter 5: Perspectives from Organizations and Practitioners: Introduction Chapter 6: Aims, Scope and Areas of Focus Chapter 7: On Teaching, Schools, and Culture Chapter 8: Why Shakespeare? Part 3: Perspectives from the Classroom Chapter 9: Perspectives from the Classroom: Introduction Chapter 10: Dirty Shakespeare: Outdoor Learning with Primary Pupils, Mary Carey (Primary School Teacher, Channel Islands) Chapter 11: How Relevant is Shakespeare in an International School Context?, Judith Berends O’Brien (Secondary School Teacher, international) Chapter 12: Macbeth: Utilising Students’ Code-Switching as a Tool for Engaging with Shakespeare at Secondary Level, Kirsty Emmerson (Secondary School Teacher, UK) Chapter 13: Salvaging the Bard: A Success Story of Theatre-based Practice for Neurodiverse Learners, Eleni Kmeic (International Theatre & Dance Project, Greece and ICON—School for the Arts, USA) Chapter 14: Transference and Integration: Using Shakespeare to Teach Composition, Carol Parker (Pikes Peak State College, USA) Chapter 15: Theatre-based Pedagogy in a 'Knowledge-based' Curriculum: Perspectives from Initial Teacher Education, Karen McGivern (Teacher Educator) Chapter 16: Much Ado about Decolonizing Shakespeare, Nobulali Dangazeli (ShakeXperience, South Africa) Epilogue References Index

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Book SynopsisHow can the study of Shakespeare contribute to equipping young people for the challenges of an uncertain future? This book argues for the necessity of a Shakespeare education that: finds meaning in the texts through inviting in the prior knowledge, experiences and ideas of students; combines intellectual, social and emotional learning; and develops a critical perspective on what a cultural inheritance is all about. It offers a comprehensive exploration of the educational principles underpinning theatre-based practice and explains how and why this practice can open up the possibilities of Shakespeare study in the classroom. It empowers Shakespeare educators working with young people aged 5-18 to interact critically, creatively and collaboratively with Shakespeare as a living artist.Drawing on the authors' research and experience with organizations including the Royal Shakespeare Company, Shakespeare's Globe, the Folger and Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation, Trade ReviewThis timely, important publication reinforces the continuing significance of Shakespeare in the school and university curriculum. It reminds students and teachers that active, creative and diverse approaches to the plays are rewarding and relevant. * Chris Green, Director of English and Drama, The Perse School, Cambridge, UK *Even as theatre companies scramble for financial footing and beloved plays become contested ground, Irish and Kitchen present a multidisciplinary case for active or embodied Shakespeare teaching. This book provides a dynamic survey of experiential, joyful and community-building theatre work for classrooms that should convince artists and teachers not to cede a curricular inch to standardized testing - or to rely exclusively on written analytic work – and instead to explore, with students, the benefits of social meaning-making with Shakespeare texts. The editors incorporate insights from social science, neuroscience and educational theorists. They profile directors of established and innovative global theatre education programs and highlight the voices of expert practitioners. Weaving together these perspectives, Irish and Kitchen create a compelling argument for theatre-based Shakespeare teaching: fundamentally intercultural and democratic by respecting students’ lives, providing academic and socio-emotional learning and encouraging critical questions of culture. * Laura Turchi, Arizona State University, USA *This is a brilliant book and a must read for all artists, educators and researchers with an interest in the teaching of Shakespeare through theatre-based pedagogies. The breadth of its theoretical grounding is remarkable and synthesises beautifully with the diverse accounts of inclusive practice that follow. The passion of the authors, grounded in knowledge and experience, shines through every page, leaving the reader in no doubt about the continuing relevance of Shakespeare to the lives of today’s young people and some of the most pressing social and cultural issues of our time. * Joe Winston, University of Warwick, UK *Table of ContentsNotes on Contributors Foreword, James Stredder Acknowledgements Note on the Text Introduction Part 1: Perspectives from Multidisciplinary Research Chapter 1: The Pedagogy Question Chapter 2: The Cultural Capital Question Chapter 3: The Literature Question Chapter 4: The Language Question Part 2: Perspectives from Organizations and Practitioners Chapter 5: Perspectives from Organizations and Practitioners: Introduction Chapter 6: Aims, Scope and Areas of Focus Chapter 7: On Teaching, Schools, and Culture Chapter 8: Why Shakespeare? Part 3: Perspectives from the Classroom Chapter 9: Perspectives from the Classroom: Introduction Chapter 10: Dirty Shakespeare: Outdoor Learning with Primary Pupils, Mary Carey (Primary School Teacher, Channel Islands) Chapter 11: How Relevant is Shakespeare in an International School Context?, Judith Berends O’Brien (Secondary School Teacher, international) Chapter 12: Macbeth: Utilising Students’ Code-Switching as a Tool for Engaging with Shakespeare at Secondary Level, Kirsty Emmerson (Secondary School Teacher, UK) Chapter 13: Salvaging the Bard: A Success Story of Theatre-based Practice for Neurodiverse Learners, Eleni Kmeic (International Theatre & Dance Project, Greece and ICON—School for the Arts, USA) Chapter 14: Transference and Integration: Using Shakespeare to Teach Composition, Carol Parker (Pikes Peak State College, USA) Chapter 15: Theatre-based Pedagogy in a 'Knowledge-based' Curriculum: Perspectives from Initial Teacher Education, Karen McGivern (Teacher Educator) Chapter 16: Much Ado about Decolonizing Shakespeare, Nobulali Dangazeli (ShakeXperience, South Africa) Epilogue References Index

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Book SynopsisThere have been many great and enduring works of literature by Caribbean authors over the last century. The Caribbean Contemporary Classics collection celebrates these deep and vibrant stories, overflowing with life and acute observations about society.Old Story Time is a Caribbean classic, providing brilliantly entertaining theatre about race, identity, malice, and the redeeming power of love. In this enthralling drama, we progress with Len from poor scholarship boy to successful accountant. We see a similar but opposite shift in George, from wealthy, well-connected schoolboy to double-dealing crook. Len''s mother Miss Aggy, the girls he first loves, and the woman he eventually marries, many destinies are entwined with Len''s. Misunderstandings can be dangerous, and trust and love need some help to win through. With the help of Pa Ben, our far-seeing narrator, can things end well?Trevor Rhone was a leading dramatist in Jamaica. His sparkling and original tale

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Book SynopsisThis series is endorsed by Cambridge International to support the syllabuses for examination from 2023.Provide students with a clear structured route through the qualification, with opportunities to assess their own progress, as well as reflect on and discuss new ideas and concepts.- Offer an international approach with a variety of text extracts from around the world.- Practise the approaches required for success with writing practice at the end of each unit varying from planning practice to one-paragraph answers, to analysis of example responses, to full longform exam-style responses.- Build skills with a range of solo, pair and groupwork activities that use a range of active learning methods.- Take learning further with extension activities and material to encourage a wider curiosity in the subject.- Consolidate learning with unit summaries, key definitions of Literature terminology and revision tips.- Support student

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Book SynopsisA collection of poems about ordinary, everyday things and occurrences, which are filled with magical charm and graceful beauty.Trade Review"Nothing short of breathtaking." - Parents Magazine"

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Book Synopsis"Painful and powerful in equal measure - as it should be. An extraordinary literary achievement." Michael Morpurgo

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Book SynopsisPractitioners are still uncertain of exactly how to manage assessment. This book takes them through the process step by step. It explains the terminology, shows them how to turn observation into assessment and in the final chapter sets out how to manage and interpret all the information they have gathered.Trade ReviewExcellent book to spark off ideas for poetry in older children. ...Innovative ideas of how to explore the many forms of poetry. * Primary Teacher update awards *

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Book SynopsisFor study or revision, these guides are the perfect accompaniment to the set text, providing invaluable background and exam advice.Trade ReviewI have always loved reading, yet struggled with The Woman in Black as I found it sluggish and overly descriptive of what I thought to irrevelant material. However, I then read the book through again at home using this guide and found I understood it perfectly. This was due to all the seperate sections the guide contained, as it has:- A chapter by chapter walk through of the novel, including tips on improving your grade and key quotations- A section on each character individually and why they are important to the novel- A section on plot and structure and how Susan Hill uses it to make the novella spooky- A section on themeAs well as this, the guide includes a section at the back to study just before the exam, including key words and how to tackle the question. I found this part especially helpful and hope to have pushed my As to A*s. If I do, it is all down to this book. * Amazon reviewer *A comprehensive guide through the book, chapter by chapter with helpful questions at the end of each to aid revision. Very good as a stand-alone resource but superb when used in conjunction with the teacher pack. Excellent value for money, both for use in school and for private revision. * Amazon reviews *This literature guide was perfect for my daughter to get her through her GCSE. She struggled with answering questions and 'reading between the lines' to find the model answers. This guide seemed to do just that for her. Its explanations were clear and concise and made life so much easier. * Amazon reviews *A comprehensive guide through the book chapter by chapter with helpful questions at the end of each to aid revision. Very good as a stand-alone resource but superb when used in conjunction with the teacher pack. Excellent value for money, both for use in school and for private revision. * Amazon reviewer *Table of Contents : Introduction : Context : Plot and structure : Characterisation : Themes : Style : Tackling the assessments : Assessment objectives and skills : Sample essays : Answers

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Book SynopsisFind out about the world with these fun, interactive first non-fiction books

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Book SynopsisRead this epic poem with NO FEAR, thanks to this helpful translation and guide.

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Book SynopsisExam Board: AQALevel: GCSE (9-1)Subject: English literatureFirst teaching: September 2015First exams: Summer 2017Enable students to achieve their best grade in GCSE English Literature with this year-round course companion; designed to instil in-depth textual understanding as students read, analyse and revise the AQA Poetry Anthology: Love and Relationships throughout the course.This Study and Revise guide:- Increases students'' knowledge of the AQA Poetry Anthology: Love and Relationships as they progress through the detailed commentary and contextual information written by experienced teachers and examiners- Develops understanding of plot, characterisation, themes and language, equipping students with a rich bank of textual examples to enhance their exam responses- Builds critical and analytical skills through challenging, thought-provoking questions that encourageTrade ReviewExcellent, in-depth and useful structured analysis of poems. A 'serious' book...[with] well-structured commentaries to really 'get you thinking'. I found the glossary, sample answers, and in particular the section on AOs, clear and helpful. I'd recommend this book to any GCSE English Lit student seeking guidance. -- Amazon reviewer * Victoria Daniels *

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Book SynopsisThis packed anthology contains a vast selection of literature in Scots. From the Renaissance makars to contemporary authors, together with work in translation from a number of different languages, it gathers into one volume writers as diverse as Robert Henryson, William Dunbar, Robert Fergusson, Robert Burns, Jean Elliot, Walter Scott, Hugh MacDiarmid, Liz Lochead, Charles Baudelaire and Feodor Dostoevsky, as well as some of the finest anonymous ballads and songs ever composed. Arranged thematically into topics such as love, home, death, jealousy, pride, ambition, freedom, work and play, it gives teachers and students immense scope both for comparative analysis and exploration of the main concerns of individual authors. It is, therefore, not only a major contribution to the study of Scots literature but a fascinating and enjoyable tour through some of the greatest writing Scotland has ever produced. Ideal for both students at upper secondary level and beyond, as well as anyone wishing to indulge in the best in Scottish literature.

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Book SynopsisThis collection of poems for children aged 8-14 are beautifully illustrated and have been hailed by teachers as a great introduction to poetry for children. From Mr Nobody, an unhappy spook who just wants to join the class, to the bizarre dress sense of the new teacher, or the spying and piracy that can occur in the playground in between sherbet dabs, this original collection of verse enlivens both teaching and learning poetry.Trade Review'This is a rich and entertaining poetry collection that can be used as a resource that teachers would welcome in the classroom.' - MAURA MCROBBIE, PRIMARY TEACHER, WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL 'This collection will inspire, delight and inform all who dip into it.' - ANNE WALLACE, EDUCATION OFFICER, GLASGOW MUSEUMS 'Brian's ability to capture experiences through sensory imagery is enhanced by the beautiful illustrations. These would keep even the most reluctant of young readers mesmerised.' - MAURA MCROBBIE

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Book SynopsisAnne Donovan''s acclaimed debut novel Buddha Da is a contemporary story of a Glasgow house-painter''s conversion to Buddhism, and the impact this has on his life and the lives of his family. Seen from the perspective of three family members, using Glaswegian Scots throughout, the book addresses complex issues - social, psychological and philosophical - in a deceptively simple fashion. Christopher Nicol''s SCOTNOTE study guide examines the novel, its tripartite structure, its characters and its language, and addresses the larger questions of philosophy and spirituality that it raises. These notes are suitable for senior school pupils and students at all levels.

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Book SynopsisNeil M. Gunn (1891 - 1973) was one of Scotland''s most distinguished novelists. Writing over a period that spanned the Great Depression, the political crises of the 1920s and 1930s, and the Second World War and its aftermath, his novels reflect a search for meaning in troubled times, both past and present. John Burns''s Scotnote examines what is perhaps Gunn''s most famous novel, The Silver Darlings. Considered a modern classic, The Silver Darlings is set in Caithness in the early nineteenth century, in the aftermath of the Highland Clearances, and describes how people, removed from the land, have to learn a new way of life living by the sea. Published in 1941, during some of the most desperate days of the Second World War, The Silver Darlings is a novel suffused with hope for the future, a heartening exploration of how, though confronted by darkness, we can still move towards the light. This SCOTNOTE study guide examines the social, cultural and political background of the novel, and explores its themes and characters. This guide is suitable for senior school pupils and students at all levels.

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Book SynopsisAunt Grizelda's Treasury of Grim and Grisly Rhymes helps you gather gruesome lessons about the perils of modern life.

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Book SynopsisWe’re often told that there are no quick fixes in teaching.This isn’t entirely true…And post-lockdown, we need speedy fixes more than ever to get our students of English back on track.This book will show you how set texts can be reduced in a way that makes them richer. It will reveal how seemingly obscure literary theory can help learners of all abilities achieve rapidly. And it will help us prepare and revise for dreaded unseen texts, using the precious days we have with students in the most efficient way.Emma Stott uses her experience as a teacher of early entry students and as a Research Lead to gather eight strategies that enable students to be better readers and critics of literature in general; not just of the same (outwardly!) threadbare set texts.Speedy Reading promises to make you excited about those worn texts, the pleasures of unseen reading and even about the challenges to come.

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Book SynopsisPresents the story of fireman Guy Montag, and professional book burner, which tackles the issue of censorship.

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Book SynopsisPerhaps the most written-about long poem of the 20th century, TS Eliot's ""The Waste Land"" is a cornerstone of the modernist movement and deals with what was then viewed as the decline of civilization. This title offers students a resource meant to deepen their appreciation of this work by investigating its innovative use of language and imagery.

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Book SynopsisComposed around 1000 CE, this title is among the longest-known poems written in Old English. It tells of the heroic deeds of the great warrior Beowulf, and contains both Christian and pagan symbolism.

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Book SynopsisBased on the ""The Canterbury Tales"", this work features an introduction by master scholar Harold Bloom, a chronology detailing Chaucer's life, a bibliography, and an index.

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Book SynopsisIt has been suggested that Hemingway's art has both the virtues and limitations of lyricism - including maximum intensity. This collection of essays examines "A Farewell to Arms".

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Book SynopsisThe Sound and the Fury, William Faulkner's fourth novel, was his first attempt at a wholly self-conscious style. Faulkner's willingness to experiment affords his readers no stable perspective from which to comprehend the decline of the Compson family. This title includes critical essays on Faulkner's work.

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Book SynopsisAlthough he spent much of his career in obscurity, Herman Melville, the author of classics such as Moby-Dick, Billy Budd, and Bartleby, the Scrivener, has since become known as one of America's greatest writers. This title offers suggestions, outlined strategies on how to write a strong essay, and an introduction on writing about Melville.

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Book SynopsisPresents a story about a group of schoolboys stranded on a deserted island. This title explores the dark side of humanity and the savagery that surfaces when social structure is broken down, and rules, ideals, and values are lost. It features critical essays on the story, supplemented by a chronology of the author's life, and a bibliography.

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Book SynopsisThis resource offers an alternative framework for middle and secondary English instruction. The authors provide strategies for engaging students in critical inquiry projects about the social worlds they inhabit or about those portrayed in literature and the media.

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Book SynopsisOffers practical, evidenced-based strategies for teaching literature, informational texts, writing, and communication to students on the spectrum. The final chapter illustrates how curriculum focused on commonly taught literary works can be reimagined to accommodate the needs and draw on the strengths of students on the spectrum.

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Book SynopsisThis contemplative anthology offers personal essays by noted scholars on a range of topics related to the teaching of Shakespeare. Ideal for the graduate student, it addresses many of the primary concerns and rewards of the discipline, drawing on the variety of special skills, interests, and experiences brought to the classroom by the volume''s distinguished contributors. Offers insight into the classroom practices, special skills, interests, and experiences of some of the most distinguished Shakespearean scholars in the field Features essayists who reflect on the experience of teaching Shakespeare at university level; how they approach the subject and why they think it is important to teach Provides anecdotal and practical advice for any reader interested in teaching the works of Shakespeare Engagingly candid Trade Review"The focus of this often inspiring book is the teaching of Shakespeare at uni­versity level. It had never occurred to me that anything as sophisticated as a pedagogy might actually underpin university teaching." (Early Theatre, 2010) Table of ContentsNotes on Contributors. Acknowledgments. Introduction: Passing it On (Skip Shand, Glendon College, York University). Part I: Mentoring. 1 Teaching Shakespeare, Mentoring Shakespeareans (Jean E. Howard, Columbia University). Part II: Text. 2 Planned Obsolescence or Working at the Words (Russ McDonald, Goldsmiths College, University of London). 3 The Words: Teacher as Editor, Editor as Teacher (David Bevington, University of Chicago). 4 Questions That Have No Answers (Alexander Leggatt, University of Toronto). Part III: Text and Performance. 5 Teaching the Script (Anthony B. Dawson, University of British Columbia). 6 A Test of Character (Miriam Gilbert, University of Iowa). 7 The Last Shakespeare Picture Show or Going to the Barricades (Barbara Hodgdon, University of Michigan). Part IV: Contexts (Institutional, Cultural, Historical). 8 Dancing and Thinking: Teaching “Shakespeare” in the Twenty-First Century (Kate McLuskie, Director, Shakespeare Institute). 9 Communicating Differences: Gender, Feminism, and Queer Studies in the Changing Shakespeare Curriculum (Ramona Wray, Queen’s University, Belfast). 10 Teaching Shakespeare and Race in the New Empire (Ania Loomba, University of Pennsylvania). 11 Learning to Listen: Shakespeare and Contexts (Frances E. Dolan, University of California, Davis). 12 Divided by a Common Bard? Learning and Teaching Shakespeare in the UK and USA (Richard Dutton, Ohio State University). Part V: And in Conclusion.... 13 Playing Hercules or Laboring in My Vocation (Carol Chillington Rutter, University of Warwick). Index.

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Book SynopsisThis volume brings together the best-known works of the 19th-century Indian writer William Apess, including the first extended autobiography by a Native American. This abridged classroom edition is drawn from ""On Our Own Ground"" and has a new introduction.

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Book SynopsisIn Shakespeare's powerful drama of destiny and revenge, Hamlet, the troubled prince of Denmark, must overcome his own self-doubt and avenge the murder of his father. This study guides to one of Shakespeare's greatest plays. It contains a selection of contemporary criticism of Hamlet.

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Book SynopsisCaptured by Germans after the Battle of the Bulge in World War II, soldier Kurt Vonnegut and other prisoners of war were taken to Dresden, Germany, where they were confined in a cement shed used for butchering livestock and called ""Schlachthof-funf"" or ""Slaughterhouse-Five."" Several weeks later, American and British planes firebombed Dresden, killing 135,000 civilians and leveling the city. Amazingly, the prisoners survived, by taking cover in an underground meat locker. Vonnegut spent two decades coming to grips with the experience, producing this classic American novel as his ultimate response to the ordeal. In this new collection of critical essays, students of literature will find information about the author's life and other works, an index for quick reference, notes on the contributing writers, and an introductory essay by noted literary scholar Harold Bloom.

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Book SynopsisA Wrinkle in Time; ""Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone""; and, ""Where the Wild Things Are"". You know the stories, you love the characters, but do you know 'who wrote that'? Find out about the people behind your favorite tales and why they felt compelled to write for children. This series offers great insights with 'Did You Know?' boxes that highlight interesting facts about the authors. In addition, the 'Popular Books' and 'Popular Characters' sections allow students to discover new works by their favorite authors.

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Book SynopsisEach volume in the ""Bloom's Shakespeare Through the Ages"" series contains the finest criticism on a particular work from the Bard's oeuvre, selected under the guidance of renowned Shakespearean scholar Harold Bloom. Providing invaluable study guides, this comprehensive collection sheds light on how our relationship with the works of Shakespeare has evolved through the ages. Each title features: a selection of the best criticism on the work through the centuries; introductory essays on the development of criticism on the work in each century; a brief biography of Shakespeare; a plot synopsis, list of characters, and analysis of several key passages; and, an introduction by Harold Bloom.

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Book SynopsisEach volume in the ""Bloom's Shakespeare Through the Ages"" series contains the finest criticism on a particular work from the Bard's oeuvre, selected under the guidance of renowned Shakespearean scholar Harold Bloom. Providing invaluable study guides, this comprehensive collection sheds light on how our relationship with the works of Shakespeare has evolved through the ages. Each title features: a selection of the best criticism on the work through the centuries; introductory essays on the development of criticism on the work in each century; a brief biography of Shakespeare; a plot synopsis, list of characters, and analysis of several key passages; and, an introduction by Harold Bloom.

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Book SynopsisThis series provides comprehensive reading and study guides for some of the world's most important literary masterpieces. Each title features: concise critical excerpts that provide a scholarly overview of each work; 'The Story Behind the Story', detailing the conditions under which the work was written; and, a biographical sketch of the author, a descriptive list of characters, an extensive summary and analysis, and an annotated bibliography.

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Book SynopsisThe discovery and application of nuclear power is one of the most profound scientific accomplishments of the 20th century, beginning with tentative explorations of the structure of matter, expanding into a rapid succession of unexpected discoveries, and finally settling into a seamless transition from theoretical science to applied engineering. There were many changes to nuclear power during this century—science transitioned from an academic pursuit to an industry, the use of uranium changed from an occasional orange or green dye in ceramics to major power-fuel, and public safety concerns shifted from boiler explosions on steamboats to nuclear reactor explosions on continents. Written in clear and accessible language, The History of Nuclear Power describes the sequence of these changes, as science and technology rapidly matured more than a hundred years and as the scale of civilization and its energy needs expanded. Providing a fundamental introduction to this complicated subject, this new, full-color resource is ideal for high school and college students interested in the future through a study of the past.

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