In a land where Royals are chosen and having wings is the sign of maturity...All Esmari had ever dreamed of was the day she would grow her wings. Wings meant opportunities, possibilities, and the freedom to be anything and go anywhere she wanted. There was just one problem; Esmari was still waiting on her wings to come. But, are wings really everything she thought they were, or do they come with more responsibilities than she is ready for?

Understanding one's true potential as a Royal is not always as simple as it may seem...Esmari is finally beginning to understand the powers within her. And with each day that passes, she becomes more comfortably in tune with her true self. So, when a festival is announced for the people of Banshui, it's no wonder that Esmari is sought out as a potential talent to present. But, will Emsari meet their expectations, or will she attract the attention of a dangerous cr...

The definition of who a Royal is and will become is determined by how one utilizes the power they possess...After all that has happened, the very last thing Esmari wants to do is learn more about the powers inside of her. Nothing seems to make sense anymore, and she feels more alone and conflicted than ever. Yet, as each day passes, she can feel her power growing stronger, creating more questions than answers. Can Esmari find a way to control her powers, or will sh...

Play and Performance offers hope to those lamenting the loss of play in the twenty-first century and aims to broaden the understanding of what play is. This volume showcases the work of programs from early childhood through adulthood, in a variety of educational and therapeutic settings, and from a range of theoretical and practical perspectives. The chapters cover an array of practices that can be seen across the play to performance continuum. Taken together, the myriad ways that play is ...