Some ground has to be broken before anything can grow.Sixteen-year-old Eli Harwell has learned to pay attention.He knows the sounds of the farm before daylight. He knows cattle, fence lines, red clay, and the steady work of his hands. He knows the quiet of the pond where a heron comes in the morning. And he has learned to read the changing atmosphere of home just as carefully.Some things are easier to carry when you don't give them a name.On...

“For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ." -1 Corinthians 3:11The**New American Commentary series is an exceptionally acclaimed resource for ministers and Bible students who want to understand and expound the Scriptures. Each volume includes:• Commentary based on the New International Version.• NIV text printed in the body of the commentary.• Sound scholarly methodology reflecting capable research in th...

Robert Lepage/Ex Machina: Revolutions in Theatrical Space provides an ideal introduction to one of our most innovative companies – and a much-needed and timely reappraisal of Lepage's oeuvre. International, interdisciplinary and intercultural to the core, Ex Machina have negotiated some of the most complex creative and cultural challenges of our time. This book maps the story of that journey by analysing the full spectrum of their richly varied work. Through a comprehensive histor...

Halloween Horrors: A Collection of Spine-Chilling Short Stories is a must-read for fans of horror fiction.This collection features a variety of chilling tales, from traditional ghost stories to modern takes on the genre. Whether you're looking for a quick scare or a night of terror, this book has something for everyone.Halloween Horrors is a collection of stories that will stay with you long after you finish reading them. These tales are sure to keep you up...

What do we mean when we describe theatre as political today? How might theatre-makers' provocations for change need to be differently designed when addressing the precarious spectator-subject of twenty- first century neoliberalism? In this important study Liz Tomlin interrogates the influential theories of Jacques Rancière to propose a new framework of analysis through which contemporary political dramaturgies can be investigated. Drawing, in particular, on Ernesto Laclau and Chantal Mouff...

Time to Declare tells with unflinching candour Mark Taylor's story in a fascinating and revealing autobiography. Taking block, Taylor throws new light on the highs and lows, the controversies and the triumphs of a truly remarkable sporting career. By the end of his journey, which included 104 Tests for his country, 7525 runs, and 157 catches, he stood acclaimed as the 'second most important person in the land'. At the close of Australia's century there can be no finer story of gri...

Culture will keep you fit and healthy. Culture will bring communities together. Culture will improve your education. This is the message from governments and arts organisations across the country; however, this book explains why we need to be cautious about culture. Offering a powerful call to transform the cultural and creative industries, Culture is bad for you examines the intersections between race, class, and gender in the mechanisms of exclusion in cultural occupations. Excl...

David Barnett invites readers, students and theatre-makers to discover new ways of apprehending and making use of Brecht in this clear and accessible study of Brecht's theories and practices. The book analyses how Brecht's ideas can come alive in rehearsal and performance, and reveals just how carefully Brecht realized his vision of a politicized, interventionist theatre.What emerges is a nuanced understanding of Brecht's concepts, his work with actors and his approaches to directin...

Blood of the Ancients: 5 Spine-Chilling Short Stories by MARK TAYLORHush now, and listen closely. Can you hear it? A faint whisper, like dust settling on forgotten memories, a tremor in the darkness that chills you to the bone. It speaks of a time before time, of entities older than written history, their hunger an insatiable ache gnawing at the fabric of reality.This is the Blood of the Ancients.Within these pages, five chilling ta...

Constituting the first comprehensive look at Ruth Maleczech's work, Jessica Brater's companion is a landmark study in innovative theatre practice, bringing together biography, critical analysis, and original interviews to establish a portrait of this Obie-award winning theatre artist.Tracing Maleczech's background, training, and influences, the volume contextualizes her work and the founding of Mabou Mines within the wider landscape of American avant-garde theatre. It considers her...

This book explores the ways that council estates have been represented in England across a range of performance forms. Drawing on examples from mainstream, site-specific and resident-led performance works, it considers the political potential of contemporary performance practices concerned with the council estate. Depictions of the council estate are brought into dialogue with global representations of what Chris Richardson and Hans Skott-Myhre call the 'hood', to tease out the specific fe...

In How to Stop Worrying: Embrace a Peaceful Mindset, discover effective strategies to break free from the cycle of constant worry and cultivate a calm, resilient outlook on life. This book offers practical techniques and mindset shifts to help you let go of anxiety, manage stress, and find peace in the present moment. Drawing on insights from psychology and mindfulness practices, How to Stop Worrying provides you with tools to replace unproductive worry with a positive, solution-focused ap...