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A History of Equestrian Drama in the United States - Hippodrama's Pure Air and Fire (Hardcover): Kimberly Poppiti A History of Equestrian Drama in the United States - Hippodrama's Pure Air and Fire (Hardcover)
Kimberly Poppiti
R3,906 Discovery Miles 39 060 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A History of Equestrian Drama in the United States documents the history of equestrian drama in the United States and clarifies the multi-faceted significance of the form and of the related stage machinery developed to produce hippodramas. The development of equestrian drama is traced from its origins and influences in the sixteenth century, through the height of the form's popularity at the turn of the twentieth century. Analysis of the historical significance of the genre within the larger context of U.S. theatre, the elucidation of the importance of the horse to theatre, and an evaluation of the lasting impact on theatre technology are also included.

The New Black West - Photographs from America's Only Touring Black Rodeo (Hardcover): Gabriela Hasbun The New Black West - Photographs from America's Only Touring Black Rodeo (Hardcover)
Gabriela Hasbun
R707 Discovery Miles 7 070 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Featuring stunning full-color photographs by Gabriela Hasbun, THE NEW BLACK WEST celebrates the modern Black cowboys of the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo and the community that comes together to witness their achievements year after year. A powerful symbol of self-reliance, strength, and determination, the Black cowboy is a figure commonly overlooked in the histories of the American West. Held annually in cities across the United States, the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo (BPIR) honors the historic accomplishments of Black cowboys and fosters a vibrant community dedicated to continuing that legacy. Bay Area photographer Gabriela Hasbun has spent more than a decade photographing this beloved event in the Oakland hills. Her images capture the joy and excitement of performers and audience members, showcasing the daring feats, spectacular outfits, and welcoming atmosphere that make the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo an unmissable experience. In addition to Hasbun's photographs, THE NEW BLACK WEST features quotes and stories from the cowboys themselves, a foreword from the Oakland rodeo's regional manager, Jeff Douvel, and a short essay from BPIR owner Valeria Howard-Cunningham.

The Stage Lives of Animals - Zooesis and Performance (Paperback): Una Chaudhuri The Stage Lives of Animals - Zooesis and Performance (Paperback)
Una Chaudhuri
R1,117 Discovery Miles 11 170 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Stage Lives of Animals examines what it might mean to make theatre beyond the human. In this stunning collection of essays, Una Chaudhuri engages with the alternative modes of thinking, feeling, and making art offered by animals and animality, bringing insights from theatre practice and theory to animal studies as well as exploring what animal studies can bring to the study of theatre and performance. As our planet lives through what scientists call "the sixth extinction," and we become ever more aware of our relationships to other species, Chaudhuri takes a highly original look at the "animal imagination" of well-known plays, performances and creative projects, including works by: Caryl Churchill Rachel Rosenthal Marina Zurkow Edward Albee Tennesee Williams Eugene Ionesco Covering over a decade of explorations, a wide range of writers, and many urgent topics, this volume demonstrates that an interspecies imagination deeply structures modern western drama.

The Great Animal Escapade (Paperback): Jane Kerr The Great Animal Escapade (Paperback)
Jane Kerr 1
R221 R168 Discovery Miles 1 680 Save R53 (24%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Full of charming animals and devious villains, this brand new middle grade will enchant middle grade readers! PRAISE FOR THE ELEPHANT THIEF: 'A classic-in-the-making.' THE TIMES 'This is storytelling at its best' BOOKS FOR KEEPS Danny works at Belle Vue Zoo, where - alongside training the famous elephant Maharajah - he helps out with the day-to-day caring for the animals. But when animals start escaping, Danny is the prime suspect: after all, he was a former street urchin and pickpocket. When a man turns up claiming to be his father, the plot thickens. Can Danny untangle the mystery of the animal escapade - and find out where he really belongs - in order to clear his name? The second novel from Jane Kerr, author of critically acclaimed The Elephant Thief Charming animals and deveious villains will enchant readers Perfect for ages 9 and up

A History of Equestrian Drama in the United States - Hippodrama's Pure Air and Fire (Paperback): Kimberly Poppiti A History of Equestrian Drama in the United States - Hippodrama's Pure Air and Fire (Paperback)
Kimberly Poppiti
R1,233 Discovery Miles 12 330 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A History of Equestrian Drama in the United States documents the history of equestrian drama in the United States and clarifies the multi-faceted significance of the form and of the related stage machinery developed to produce hippodramas. The development of equestrian drama is traced from its origins and influences in the sixteenth century, through the height of the form's popularity at the turn of the twentieth century. Analysis of the historical significance of the genre within the larger context of U.S. theatre, the elucidation of the importance of the horse to theatre, and an evaluation of the lasting impact on theatre technology are also included.

Bullfighting - Art, Technique and Spanish Society (Paperback, New Ed): John McCormick Bullfighting - Art, Technique and Spanish Society (Paperback, New Ed)
John McCormick
R1,365 Discovery Miles 13 650 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Ernest Hemingway, best-known to layman and aficionado alike, in his fiction described bullfighting, or "toreo, "as a cross between romantic risk and a drunken party, or as an elaborate substitute for war, ending in wounds or death. Although his descriptions of the "beauty"in "toreo "are lyrical, they are short on imaginative creation of how such beauty, through techniques and discipline, comes about. Hemingway may have sculpted a personal mystique of "toreo "but, in the opinion of some, he ignored or slighted the full, unique nature of the subject.

In "Bullfighting: Art, Technique, and Spanish Society "John McCormick sorts through the complexities of "toreo, "to suggest the aesthetic, social, and moral dimensions of an art that is geographically limited, but universal when seen in round. While having felt the attraction of Hemingway's approach, McCormick knew that he was being seduced by elements that had little to do with "toreo. "To try to right Hemingway's distortions, he named the first edition of this book "The Complete Aficionado, "but then realized that the volume was directed at more than just the spectator: "BullFighting "is written from the point of view of the "torerro, "as opposed to the usual spectator's impressions and enthusiasm. With the help of a retired "matador de toros, "Mario Sevilla Mascarenas, who taught McCormick the rudiments of "toreo "as well as the emotions and discipline essential to survival, the authors rescue "'toreo "from romantic cliches. They probe the anatomy of the matador's training and technique, provide a past-and-present survey of the traditions of the "corrida, "and furnish dramatic portraits of such famous figures as Manolete, Joselito, Belmonte, and Ordonez.

Here then is an informed analysis and critique of the origins and myths of "toreo "and a survey of the novels it has inspired. Defending the faith in a lively as well as clear and discerning manner, this volume provides a committed and vivid approach to the rich history, ritual, and symbolism of the bullfight as it currently exists.

The Stage Lives of Animals - Zooesis and Performance (Hardcover): Una Chaudhuri The Stage Lives of Animals - Zooesis and Performance (Hardcover)
Una Chaudhuri
R3,911 Discovery Miles 39 110 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Stage Lives of Animals examines what it might mean to make theatre beyond the human. In this stunning collection of essays, Una Chaudhuri engages with the alternative modes of thinking, feeling, and making art offered by animals and animality, bringing insights from theatre practice and theory to animal studies as well as exploring what animal studies can bring to the study of theatre and performance. As our planet lives through what scientists call "the sixth extinction," and we become ever more aware of our relationships to other species, Chaudhuri takes a highly original look at the "animal imagination" of well-known plays, performances and creative projects, including works by: Caryl Churchill Rachel Rosenthal Marina Zurkow Edward Albee Tennesee Williams Eugene Ionesco Covering over a decade of explorations, a wide range of writers, and many urgent topics, this volume demonstrates that an interspecies imagination deeply structures modern western drama.

The Cambridge Companion to the Circus (Paperback): Gillian Arrighi, Jim Davis The Cambridge Companion to the Circus (Paperback)
Gillian Arrighi, Jim Davis
R863 Discovery Miles 8 630 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Cambridge Companion to the Circus provides a complete guide for students, scholars, teachers, researchers, and practitioners who are seeking perspectives on the foundations and evolution of the modern circus, the contemporary extent of circus studies, and the specialised literature available to support further enquiries. The volume brings together an international group of established and emerging scholars working across the multi-disciplinary domain of circus studies to present a clear overview of the specialised histories, aesthetics and distinctive performances of the modern circus. In sixteen commissioned essays, it covers the origins in commercial equestrian performance during the late-eighteenth century to contemporary inflections of circus arts in major international festivals, educational environments, and social justice settings.

The Cambridge Companion to the Circus (Hardcover): Gillian Arrighi, Jim Davis The Cambridge Companion to the Circus (Hardcover)
Gillian Arrighi, Jim Davis
R2,534 Discovery Miles 25 340 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Cambridge Companion to the Circus provides a complete guide for students, scholars, teachers, researchers, and practitioners who are seeking perspectives on the foundations and evolution of the modern circus, the contemporary extent of circus studies, and the specialised literature available to support further enquiries. The volume brings together an international group of established and emerging scholars working across the multi-disciplinary domain of circus studies to present a clear overview of the specialised histories, aesthetics and distinctive performances of the modern circus. In sixteen commissioned essays, it covers the origins in commercial equestrian performance during the late-eighteenth century to contemporary inflections of circus arts in major international festivals, educational environments, and social justice settings.

Death in the Afternoon (Paperback, Reissue): Ernest Hemingway Death in the Afternoon (Paperback, Reissue)
Ernest Hemingway
R278 R183 Discovery Miles 1 830 Save R95 (34%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Hemingway's passion for Spain and for the bullfight is renowned. In Death in the Afternoon he shares the sights, the sounds, the excitement and, above all, the knowledge which fuelled his passion for the 'the emotional and spiritual intensity and pure classic beauty that can be produced by a man, an animal, and a piece of scarlet serge draped on a stick.' First published in 1932, Death in the Afternoon remains a classic for its historical account of the Corrida, for the stories of the great matadors, their banderilleros and picadors - the men who live every day with death - and for the stories of the bulls whose bravery is the primal root of the bullfight. Death in the Afternoon also contains some of the finest short stories Hemingway ever wrote, inspired by the intense life as well as the inevitable death of those hot, violent afternoons.

Wild Dog: Sinister and savage psychological thriller (Paperback): Serge Joncour Wild Dog: Sinister and savage psychological thriller (Paperback)
Serge Joncour; Translated by Jane Aitken, Polly Mackintosh
R286 R237 Discovery Miles 2 370 Save R49 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

[A] deservedly award-studded delight Strong Words Magazine 'A smart, scathing and bleakly funny cross of folk horror, satire and historical fiction' Toronto Star 'Reads like a modern fairy tale' New York Journal of Books 'Eerie and sensual' The Guardian 'So original, so beautifully done, and sinister and savage. I didn't want it to end' Chris Whitaker Franck and Lise, a French couple in the film industry, rent a cottage in the quiet hills of the French Lot to get away from the stresses of modern life. In this remote corner of the world, there is no phone signal. A mysterious dog emerges, looking for a new master. Ghosts of a dark past run wild in these hills, where a German lion tamer took refuge in the First World War ... Franck and Lise are confronted with nature at its most brutal. And they are about to discover that man and beast have more in common than they think. A literary sensation in France, Wild Dog is a dark, menacing tale of isolation, human nature and the infinite savagery of the wild.

Death in the Afternoon (Paperback, New edition): Ernest Hemingway Death in the Afternoon (Paperback, New edition)
Ernest Hemingway
R270 R211 Discovery Miles 2 110 Save R59 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Hemingway's passion for Spain and for the bullfight is renowned. In Death in the Afternoon he shares the sights, the sounds, the excitement and, above all, the knowledge which fuelled his passion for the 'the emotional and spiritual intensity and pure classic beauty that can be produced by a man, an animal, and a piece of scarlet serge draped on a stick.' First published in 1932, Death in the Afternoon remains a classic for its historical account of the Corrida, for the stories of the great matadors, their banderilleros and picadors - the men who live every day with death - and for the stories of the bulls whose bravery is the primal root of the bullfight. Death in the Afternoon also contains some of the finest short stories Hemingway ever wrote, inspired by the intense life as well as the inevitable death of those hot, violent afternoons.

Women and Bullfighting - Gender, Sex and the Consumption of Tradition (Paperback): Sarah Pink Women and Bullfighting - Gender, Sex and the Consumption of Tradition (Paperback)
Sarah Pink
R1,118 Discovery Miles 11 180 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book investigates the popularity and success of contemporary women performers in bullfighting culture, which has been framed by a discourse of 'traditionalist' masculinity. This examination of the changing situation of women in the bullfighting world is used to explore the ways in which gender is represented, enacted and negotiated in contemporary Spain.The bullfight in the 1990s is in an ambiguous position: it is a 'traditional' performance in a changing consumer society. In order to survive, it needs to adapt itself to a wider social context and, in particular, to international media coverage. It is in this context that the current success of women performers is located. However, women performers are a contested phenomenon in the bullfighting world: there is heated debate over their acceptability, much of which focuses on the body. Moreover, the entry of women into the bullfight questions existing definitions of the sport's ritual structure and of gender relations in Spain.Thoroughly researched and compelling to read, "Women and Bullfighting" addresses these issues and argues that existing traditionalist approaches to gender, bullfighting and ritual in Spain need to be revised in order to locate women bullfighters in the context of a richly varied culture which is increasingly affected by the media and contemporary patterns of consumption.This provocative book will be of interest to researchers and students of anthropology, gender studies, sociology, cultural studies, media studies and Spanish studies.

Women and Bullfighting - Gender, Sex and the Consumption of Tradition (Hardcover): Sarah Pink Women and Bullfighting - Gender, Sex and the Consumption of Tradition (Hardcover)
Sarah Pink
R3,936 Discovery Miles 39 360 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book investigates the popularity and success of contemporary women performers in bullfighting culture, which has been framed by a discourse of 'traditionalist' masculinity. This examination of the changing situation of women in the bullfighting world is used to explore the ways in which gender is represented, enacted and negotiated in contemporary Spain.The bullfight in the 1990s is in an ambiguous position: it is a 'traditional' performance in a changing consumer society. In order to survive, it needs to adapt itself to a wider social context and, in particular, to international media coverage. It is in this context that the current success of women performers is located. However, women performers are a contested phenomenon in the bullfighting world: there is heated debate over their acceptability, much of which focuses on the body. Moreover, the entry of women into the bullfight questions existing definitions of the sport's ritual structure and of gender relations in Spain.Thoroughly researched and compelling to read, "Women and Bullfighting" addresses these issues and argues that existing traditionalist approaches to gender, bullfighting and ritual in Spain need to be revised in order to locate women bullfighters in the context of a richly varied culture which is increasingly affected by the media and contemporary patterns of consumption.This provocative book will be of interest to researchers and students of anthropology, gender studies, sociology, cultural studies, media studies and Spanish studies.

Transoceanic Animals as Spectacle in Early Modern Spain (Hardcover, 0): John Beusterien Transoceanic Animals as Spectacle in Early Modern Spain (Hardcover, 0)
John Beusterien
R3,652 Discovery Miles 36 520 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Animal spectacles are vital to a holistic appreciation of Spanish culture. In Transoceanic Animals as Spectacle in Early Modern Spain, Beusterien christens five previously unnamed animals, each of which was a protagonist in a spectacle: Abada, the rhinoceros; Hawa'i, the elephant; Fuleco, the armadillo; Jarama, the bull; and Maghreb, the lion. In presenting and analyzing their stories, Beusterien enriches our understanding of the role of animals in the development of commercial theater in Spain and in the modern bullfight. He also contributes to growing scholarly conversations on the importance of Spain in the history of science by examining how animal spectacles had profound repercussions on the emergence of the modern zoo and natural history museum. Combining scholarly content analysis and pedagogical sagacity, the book has a broad appeal for scholars of the early modern Spanish Empire, animal studies scholars, and secondary and postsecondary instructors looking for engaging exercises and information for their Spanish language, culture, and history students.

The Last Dance - Saving India's Dancing Beras (Hardcover): Alan Knight The Last Dance - Saving India's Dancing Beras (Hardcover)
Alan Knight 1
R692 Discovery Miles 6 920 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Pete The Kitty - Wash Your Hands (Hardcover): James Dean Pete The Kitty - Wash Your Hands (Hardcover)
James Dean; Illustrated by Kimberly Dean
R435 R358 Discovery Miles 3 580 Save R77 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
All My Goat Shit - Farm Management Log Book 4-H and FFA Projects Beef Calving Book Breeder Owner Goat Index Business... All My Goat Shit - Farm Management Log Book 4-H and FFA Projects Beef Calving Book Breeder Owner Goat Index Business Accountability Raising Dairy Goats (Paperback)
Patricia Larson
R510 R419 Discovery Miles 4 190 Save R91 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Gold Buckle Dreams - The Life & Times of Chris LeDoux (Paperback): David G. Brown Gold Buckle Dreams - The Life & Times of Chris LeDoux (Paperback)
David G. Brown
R662 R551 Discovery Miles 5 510 Save R111 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Chris LeDoux was a rodeo icon, known for his ability to ride bareback horses and a world championship. But Chris also had a talent with a guitar and an ability to put the life and thoughts of a rodeo cowboy into song. With the help of his family Chris started selling audio-cassettes out of his rigging bag at rodeos, just as a way to help pay his way down the road. Little did he or anyone else know that after he hung up his bareback rigging and stowed the rigging bag, that he would become a country music sensation, "Gold Buckle Dreams: The Life and Times of Chris LeDoux" tells not only of Chris's life growing up and on into rodeo, but is has been expanded to include his life after rodeo. Although Chris LeDoux and his music had a big following in rodeo, it was not until Garth Brooks mentioned LeDoux in a song, that the rest of the world discovered the man. When his career ended in rodeo, LeDoux found a second round of fame in the music world, where he gained an international following. Unfortunately his life ended prematurely, the legend and music of Chris LeDoux live on.

Animals for Show and Pleasure in Ancient Rome (Paperback): George Jennison Animals for Show and Pleasure in Ancient Rome (Paperback)
George Jennison
R625 Discovery Miles 6 250 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Deadly combat between gladiators is perhaps the best-known example of public entertainment offered in the Roman world. Wild and domesticated animals were also a part of these extravagant shows, and the elaborate presentation-or sometimes butchery-of creatures to gild an official's magnificence was among the most common forms of public diversion. Pitting bulls against bears, lions against Christians and criminals, elephants against rhinoceroses or parading large numbers of giraffe or zebras, the games devised by the Romans ranged from astonishing to brutally cruel. It is now difficult to comprehend the pleasure that huge crowds took from the death or struggle of animals and people, but the history of the role of animals in ancient Rome is both fascinating and important in view of modern sports spectacles and the enjoyment we take in animals in our daily lives. Based entirely on primary source material and infused with the author's direct experience with many of the animals discussed, Animals for Show and Pleasure in Ancient Rome is a comprehensive investigation of the rise, function, and pageantry of wild and domesticated animals as household pets and as fodder for entertainment in the Roman world. Extending from Egypt through the Greek city-states to the magnificent coliseums of the golden age of Roman civilization, Jennison provides an absorbing, evocative, and in-depth history that includes information about what animals were known to the Romans, which creatures they liked best, which animals were used as pets, from what places they obtained animals and how much they cost, how they were trapped, and the architectural development and dispersion of arenas throughout the Roman world. Originally published in 1937, Animals for Show and Pleasure in Ancient Rome remains the authoritative work on the subject.

The Little Book of Cat Tricks - Easy tricks that will give your pet the spotlight they deserve (Paperback): Julie Tottman The Little Book of Cat Tricks - Easy tricks that will give your pet the spotlight they deserve (Paperback)
Julie Tottman 1
R211 R179 Discovery Miles 1 790 Save R32 (15%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Your pets can rival movie stars with these easy tricks from the trainer behind the Harry Potter movies, Julie Tottman. Whether your cat is clever, cheeky, kooky or cuddly, this perfect gift for cat lovers everywhere reveals easy tricks to make them the envy of their friends. Trick-training is a simple and fun way to bond with your cat whilst keeping him or her stimulated and active, and there is no one better placed to show you how to do it than Julie. Over the last twenty years, Julie has been the animal trainer behind a whole host of major Hollywood blockbusters - from the Harry Potter franchise to Lassie, The Dark Knight, 102 Dalmations and, most recently, Game of Thrones. By breaking each trick down into easy step-by-step instructions, Julie shows you how to teach your pet a wide range of easy and fun tricks, catering for all shapes, sizes - and attention spans! Alongside lots of helpful tips and advice, you'll also find fun black and white illustrations and space to jot down when your pet has successfully performed each trick, meaning they'll be rivalling movie stars in no time.

ANIMAL NUTITION - A  READY RECOKNER (Hardcover): Tapan Kumar Das ANIMAL NUTITION - A READY RECOKNER (Hardcover)
Tapan Kumar Das
R3,875 Discovery Miles 38 750 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The information of this book could be of use for the students, researcher any person willing to know about the subject of nutritional management of livestock, poultry and other animal species. Information is presented in a simple, lucid manner and concise form for the wide range of readers, academicians and researchers.

How To Draw Animals For Kids - Ages 4-10 in Simple Steps Learn to Draw Step by Step (Paperback): Aimee Michaels How To Draw Animals For Kids - Ages 4-10 in Simple Steps Learn to Draw Step by Step (Paperback)
Aimee Michaels
R518 R428 Discovery Miles 4 280 Save R90 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Bad Dad Joke Writing Notebook - Creative Writing Stand Up Comedy Humor Entertainment (Paperback): Patricia Larson The Bad Dad Joke Writing Notebook - Creative Writing Stand Up Comedy Humor Entertainment (Paperback)
Patricia Larson
R510 R419 Discovery Miles 4 190 Save R91 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Puttering Marvel (Paperback): Allen Frost The Puttering Marvel (Paperback)
Allen Frost; Illustrated by Allen Frost
R368 R298 Discovery Miles 2 980 Save R70 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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