Wondrous Strange by dramaturg, director, and long-lime literary manager Chris Mead is a high-wire musing on what makes great plays. For anyone who is into theatre of any kind, read on ...'From Aristotle's Poetics to Suzan-Lori Parks' 'bad math' to the neurochemistry of storytelling, Wondrous Strange takes the reader on a satisfyingly meandering journey through seven 'thoughts' on theatrical storytelling. Combining autobiography, practice and theory, Chris Mead has...

A teenage lad’s fascination with old cars. An even greater fascination with teenage girls. A sad lack of sufficient funds to pursue either interest with much credibility. A conundrum which has challenged car-obsessed male youth the world over since the fateful day in 1885 when Gottleib Daimler’s spindly-wheeled creation puttered out of its shed for the first time. Bangers relates how one impoverished would-be Lothario tackled these issues during the late 60s and early 70s. Successes were r...

Astronomy is a popular subject for non-science majors in the United States, often representing a last formal exposure to science. Online learning environments are increasingly important in the landscapes of higher education and lifelong learning. The number of students taking online classes is growing, and more instructors are being asked to take their teaching online. This practical guide is intended for astronomy instructors who want to develop their first online course as well as those ...

Change management is a myth. What worked for leaders in the past can't guide us into the future, and adapting at today's rapid pace of change can't be achieved with traditional business methods. Just "going faster" is no longer enough.What if you had the secret to unleashing greater potential, productivity, and profits that flow with change instead of chasing it?Drawing upon over 20 years of groundbreaking innovation and research, Tabitha A. Scott reveals the competitive ed...

Unlike any other book, "The History of the Coharie Tribe" features the complete and concise historical origin of the Coharie Tribe. While becoming both educated and enlightened, learn about the struggles and triumphs of this Eastern Siouan tribe. Unlike most Native American studies, this in-depth look at the Coharie Tribe does not begin with European contact and end with the Trail of Tears—it's a walk back into time to discover the earliest migrations of all the Siouan people. Readers will...

23 very well-known people from the arts, sport, and business worlds talk about how dyslexia affected their childhood, how they were able to overcome the challenges and use the special strengths of dyslexia to achieve great success in adulthood. Darcey Bussell CBE, Eddie Izzard, Sir Richard Branson, Meg Mathews, Zoe Wanamaker CBE, Richard Rogers, Benjamin Zephaniah, Steven Naismith, Lynda La Plante CBE, Sir Jackie Stewart OBE, Sophie Conran and others share their stories, and their advice.

2018 was a tumultuous year in global politics. Starting with the rise of the Lega Nord in Italy and ending with the election of Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil, it has never been such a pertinent time to study the radical right. This yearbook pulls together the best commentary and analysis from an international consortium of expert scholars examining the ebb and flow of radical right movements from around the world. Starting with a concise analysis of key definitions of the radical right and hist...

How are great turning points in history experienced by individuals?As Britain pulls away from Europe great British writers come together to give voice to their innermost feelings. These writers include novelists, writers of books for children, of comic books, humourists, historians, biographers, nature writers, film writers, travel writers, writers young and old and from an extraordinary range of backgrounds. Most are famous perhaps because they have won the Booker or other literar...

It's dark...You're tired. Not thinking straight. It's the worst time of all for you to make decisions, and maybe that's why you take a… WRONG TURN.In this new anthology offered by Blunder Woman Productions, you'll take a trip down twisty roads into forests, back alleys, and even across the border between life and death. Together these tales are funny, creepy, weird, contemplative, traditional, and speculative. This is a perfect collection for dark ...

"A potentially life-changing, life-enhancing, life-celebrating instructional guide..." - Midwest Book ReviewFeeling disconnected, burned out, or seeking purpose?Exhausted from the burnout of trying to please everyone, including herself, Tabitha Scott quit her job, gave away most of her belongings, and lived near a remote jungle in Costa Rica. Teetering between the wilderness there and the real-world back home, a clarity and freedom emer...