Master Erikson's Eight Stages with Confidence.Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development remains one of the most widely taught frameworks in psychology, education, counseling, and the social sciences. Understanding the eight developmental stages is essential for analyzing identity formation, relational patterns, and lifelong growth.This comprehensive study companion is designed to reinforce classroom instruction, strengthen conceptual understanding, ...

As a poetical movement Georgian Poetry is easy to classify. It began naturally enough in 1910 when George V ascended to the throne of England. Edward Marsh, a civil servant, polymath and arts patron decided that the verse of that time needed to be seen in its own right and from 1912 – 1922 set out to publish anthologies. Marsh agreed a deal with the poet and bookseller Harold Munro, who had recently opened The Poetry Bookshop in London’s Devonshire Street to publish the books in return for...

A Complete Voice Training Manual For ActorsA simple, step-by-step manual, written by an RSC voice coach, which offers everything that an actor needs to work on their voice. Suitable for actors at all levels, from students and young professionals to established and experienced actors. Drama teachers in schools and committed amateur actors who want to increase their vocal skills and understanding will also find it invaluable.Includes sections on:* Prep...

An intensely practical handbook for actors on how to cope with text, subtext, character and situation. With a preface by Kenneth Branagh.Having helped the actor with basic vocal technique in her enormously successful book, Finding Your Voice, Barbara Houseman here shows the actor how to cope with the demands posed by the text [and the subtext] of the play itself.Full of practical exercises developed over many years of working with actors of all ages and experiences...

Ruth Roth is a straight shooter. Pity Cupid's not.Smart-mouth Ruth is an inspirational humour columnist for a popular women's magazine. Recently divorced, she has found the love of her life. Without any help, mind you, from the little fat love god. Ruth has decided she herself is her one and only.And she's in a comfy place. Why wouldn't she be? No need to yell, 'Put the bloody toilet seat down!' No need to hear, 'Pull my finger'. No need to hoover toe-nail clippings off the c...

A biography of the remarkable woman whose bestselling Mythology has introduced millions of readers to the classical worldEdith Hamilton (1867–1963) didn’t publish her first book until she was sixty-two.But over the next three decades, this former headmistress would become the twentieth century’s most famous interpreter of the classical world. Today, Hamilton’s Mythology (1942) remains the standard version of ancient tales and sells tens of thousands of copies a year. During...

The Town is a small society formed after a global environmental collapse that reduced populations to this small civilisation. The Town is governed by the sinister Supreme Council, who murder on a whim and rule to extremes.The indoctrinated people accept that disobedient people, the disabled, and aging are routinely exterminated by the council at The-Sanctum-of-Well-Being.Teg is troubled by his grandfather Jason's looming Dying Day and begins to ask illegal questions about w...

"This is a MUST Read! Written by a masterful storyteller!"A tut-tutting, big-breasted, modern-day gorgon; a humourless schoolmarm with an unfortunate name and freakishly long, yellow incisors (yeesh)—these are the kinds of people Ruth Roth regularly encounters. Add in daily dealings with an acerbic mother who squawks like a harpy, a father with a dodgy moral compass and a God complex, a bitchy mirror, and Ruth's existence feels like a Greek tragicomedy.The idiocy of daily lif...

Love, romance, marriage, and a dark little secret. Shh … Small things let loose can grow out of hand.Ruth Roth's new husband can't keep it in. If only he had all those years ago, things might be different now.His big mouth sends every family member into hell. Except for Ruth's late mother. She blows in from there. Seems the woman just won't die. Or let up. Faaaark!As if Mama's ear-bashing isn't enough, everyone else needs a scapegoat. Ruth is it. Somehow, this mess i...

A biography of the remarkable woman whose bestselling Mythology has introduced millions of readers to the classical worldEdith Hamilton (1867–1963) didn’t publish her first book until she was sixty-two. But over the next three decades, this former headmistress would become the twentieth century’s most famous interpreter of the classical world. Today, Hamilton’s Mythology (1942) remains the standard version of ancient tales and sells tens of thousa...

Paul Bunny is a cute, happy bunny who loves everyone, and makes one little girl's dream come true.

Poetry is a fascinating use of language. With almost a million words at its command it is not surprising that these Isles have produced some of the most beautiful, moving and descriptive verse through the centuries. In this series we look at each calendar month through the eyes and minds of our most gifted poets to bring you a guide to the days within each. As the Sun lengthens its days to Summer so a sport begins to dominate the thoughts and actions of many people. This game so encapsulat...