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Child Support (Paperback): Hisoka Takara Child Support (Paperback)
Hisoka Takara
R522 Discovery Miles 5 220 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The book shows the growth of a young lady named Paris that begins life around unhealthy influences and poverty. By the age of 19 Paris had been common law married twice with two boys, one from each relationship. Paris develops a mentality of getting money by street occupations like stripping, prostitution, and trafficking drugs, becoming a life that Paris endured to only want a better way for her boys than what she once had. In her growth as a women Paris decided to get into the family business of cosmetology. Facing financial hardship changing professions Paris decides it may be in the boy's best interest that they live with their father. With no support or encouragement Paris ventures off in life of her own and develops a new outlook. Paris embraces this new life full of prominent people, events, and opportunity only to be placed on child support and legally fight for her identity as her new self. The book shows a person men or women, how your past is envious of your future, and out of spite destroys your present. Join Paris in the most interesting, intriguing true story never, but finally told. Learn how child support drama can go both ways and how the custodial parent manipulates the system to punish non custodial parents not thinking about what type of affect their actions have on the children. Reading this you will gain a real connection to Paris's character, how she is overcomes her past, a believer of faith, and a woman of God.

Macbeth in Plain and Simple English (Paperback): William Shakespeare Macbeth in Plain and Simple English (Paperback)
William Shakespeare
R395 Discovery Miles 3 950 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Murder? Witchcraft? Ghost? It's all in Macbeth. But if you are like many people, you just don't get it If you don't understand Shakespeare, then you are not alone. If you have struggled in the past reading Shakespeare, then BookCaps can help you out. This book is a modern translation of Macbeth. The original text is also presented in the book, along with a comparable version of the modern text. We all need refreshers every now and then. Whether you are a student trying to cram for that big final, or someone just trying to understand a book more, BookCaps can help. We are a small, but growing company, and are adding titles every month. Visit BookCaps.com to find out more.

In and Out of Planet Earth (Paperback): Nick Peterson In and Out of Planet Earth (Paperback)
Nick Peterson
R287 Discovery Miles 2 870 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Nursery Rhyme Nativities - Three easy-to-perform plays for pre-school and early years of learning (Staple bound, 2nd New... Nursery Rhyme Nativities - Three easy-to-perform plays for pre-school and early years of learning (Staple bound, 2nd New edition)
Brian Ogden
R296 Discovery Miles 2 960 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

One of the biggest problems faced by those working with very young children at Christmas is how to involve pre-readers in the nativity story with the minimum of fuss and manageable preparation. Here is an ideal solution that will delight teachers and parents alike. In this book, popular author Brian Ogden offers three very diverse plays - all of which can be performed with groups of any size. Each one tells the story of the first Christmas from a difference perspective, using well-known nursery rhyme turnes to bring the storyline to life. Simple directions, costumes and props ensure that the children are given the opportunity to participate fully in the performance. Includes photocopy permission.

The Book of Everything: the play (Paperback): Richard Tulloch The Book of Everything: the play (Paperback)
Richard Tulloch; Originally written by Guus Kuijer
R433 Discovery Miles 4 330 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Romeo and Juliet in Plain and Simple English (Paperback): William Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet in Plain and Simple English (Paperback)
William Shakespeare
R386 Discovery Miles 3 860 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Romeo and Juliet is one of the greatest plays ever wrote--but let's face it..if you don't understand it, then you are not alone. If you have struggled in the past reading Shakespeare, then BookCaps can help you out. This book is a modern translation of Romeo and Juliet. The original text is also presented in the book, along with a comparable version of both text--so you can read each, side by side.

Polly of the Circus (Paperback): Margaret Mayo Polly of the Circus (Paperback)
Margaret Mayo
R558 Discovery Miles 5 580 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

WHEN John Douglas's uncle offered to educate his nephew for the ministry, the boy was less enthusiastic than his mother. He did not remonstrate, however, for it had been the custom of generations for at least one son of each Douglas family to preach the gospel of Calvinism, and his father's career as an architect and landscape gardener had not left him much capital.

Multi-Grade Readers Theatre - Stories about Short Story and Book Authors (Paperback): Suzanne I. Barchers, Charla R. Pfeffinger Multi-Grade Readers Theatre - Stories about Short Story and Book Authors (Paperback)
Suzanne I. Barchers, Charla R. Pfeffinger
R1,336 Discovery Miles 13 360 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Unlike most readers theatre titles, the 36 scripts in this book introduce young readers to classic authors like Louisa May Alcott and Mark Twain while they have fun and improve their reading fluency. The use of readers theatre as a classroom tool develops fluency while students are engaged in learning new content and actively participating in their learning. Background information and discussion questions round out the readers theatre experience, providing young readers with an opportunity to increase their reading fluency while inspiring them to read the works of well-known authors. Each of these 36 readers theatre scripts-one for each week of the school year-provides teachers and librarians with an introduction to authors of short stories, chapter books, and poetry. The subject matter includes acclaimed writers such as Charles Dickens and Laura Ingalls Wilder, as well as more contemporary authors like Paula Danzinger and Roald Dahl. Each script is designed to be introduced, read, and discussed in a 30-minute period, and encompasses characters with lines written at grade levels 2, 3, and 4 to accommodate different reading levels (grade levels are indicated on the teacher's page only).

Gaspard and Cecile (Paperback): Robert W. Soule Gaspard and Cecile (Paperback)
Robert W. Soule
R320 Discovery Miles 3 200 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Duiffprugcar deserves a history. There are few clues avaiable. Let us fill in the blank spaces to the best of our ability.

Polly of the Circus (Hardcover): Margaret Mayo Polly of the Circus (Hardcover)
Margaret Mayo
R898 Discovery Miles 8 980 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

WHEN John Douglas's uncle offered to educate his nephew for the ministry, the boy was less enthusiastic than his mother. He did not remonstrate, however, for it had been the custom of generations for at least one son of each Douglas family to preach the gospel of Calvinism, and his father's career as an architect and landscape gardener had not left him much capital.

Verbatim - Staging Memory and Community (Paperback): Paul Brown Verbatim - Staging Memory and Community (Paperback)
Paul Brown
R578 Discovery Miles 5 780 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Verbatim and Documentary Theatre in Australia has been written specifically for the NSW HSC topic on Verbatim Theatre. Focusing on the plays set for the topic-The Laramie Project; Aftershocks; Parramatta Girls; Run Rabbit Run, Minefields and Miniskirts-the book provides project and production history, commentary and analysis, reviews and audience reactions, as well as interviews with the creators of the plays: Each play is explored in its social context, and in the context of the history and range of documentary and 'real life' forms of contemporary drama.

Alice Dreaming: A Play for Secondary Students (Paperback): Ned Manning Alice Dreaming: A Play for Secondary Students (Paperback)
Ned Manning
R816 Discovery Miles 8 160 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Alice Dreaming is a play for secondary students that tells a uniquely Australian story. Trapped by the expectations of others, a girl escapes into her imagination. Following an albatross, Alice takes a journey across Australia that eventually brings her closer to home and an understanding of who she is. Inspired by Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and The Wizard of Oz, it is a play written about teenagers, for teenagers. Embracing a non-naturalistic theatrical language, Alice Dreaming can incorporate a number of performance elements, including puppetry, mask, music and dance. Roles are suitable for performance by both boys and girls. The cast includes 29 speaking roles plus chorus. The play runs for 60-80 minutes. Designed to provoke discussion and debate, Alice Dreaming can be used as a classroom resource to develop student thinking around both personal issues and social issues, including the environment, politics and Australian history.

The Merchant of Venice: Gr 8 - 12 (Paperback): William Shakespeare The Merchant of Venice: Gr 8 - 12 (Paperback)
William Shakespeare; Edited by Walter Saunders; Illustrated by Suzette Duby
R344 Discovery Miles 3 440 Ships in 2 - 4 working days
King Lear (Paperback): William Shakespeare King Lear (Paperback)
William Shakespeare; Edited by Nigel Bakker, Anthony Parr, Patrick Jordi
R320 Discovery Miles 3 200 Ships in 2 - 4 working days
Oscar Wilde: Three Plays for Children (Paperback): Phil Clark Oscar Wilde: Three Plays for Children (Paperback)
Phil Clark
R467 Discovery Miles 4 670 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This book contains three of Wilde's short stories adapted into enchanting plays for young children. The Selfish Giant chases away spring and summer, leaving the garden in a permanent winter. Only when the giant realises his selfishness and opens his garden to the local children does the summer return bringing with it warmth, brightness and joy. The people of the town celebrate the unveiling of their new statue of The Happy Prince. But all is not as it seems with this new golden statue. In his desire to help the poor and suffering in the town, the Prince persuades a migrating swallow to assist him, and a timeless tale of love and kindness is born. What makes a good friend? Little Hans' best friend is Hugh the Miller but while Hans is happy to share all the lovely flowers and fruit from his garden, Hugh isn't quite so generous with his own things. Join three lively characters in "The Devoted Friend" as they explore the ups and downs of friendship in this new play for the very young.

Boy Overboard: the play - the play (Paperback): Patricia Cornelius Boy Overboard: the play - the play (Paperback)
Patricia Cornelius; Morris Gleitzman
R434 Discovery Miles 4 340 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Jamal and Bibi have a dream. To lead Australia to soccer glory in the next World Cup. But first they must face landmines, pirates, storms and assassins. Can Jamal and his family survive their incredible journey and get to Australia? Adapted for the stage by Patricia Cornelius from Morris Gleitzman's best-selling novel, Boy Overboard depicts a deeply human side of the 'asylum seekers' issue by following the journey of Jamal and Bibi from Afghanistan to Australia. Based on real life events, this is a moving play about young people overcoming the confusion of war, politics and the search for a safe haven.

Mama ndiyakukhumbula: Gr 11 (Xhosa, Paperback): M. Mququ Mama ndiyakukhumbula: Gr 11 (Xhosa, Paperback)
M. Mququ
R217 Discovery Miles 2 170 Ships in 2 - 4 working days

Lo ngumdlalo weqonga omongo wawo ujolise ekufundiseni ulutsha iindlela ezizizo zokuphila. Unomyalezo obaluleke kakhulu, ngakumbi kwabo bakumabanga aphakamileyo, bejonge kuqeqesho lwemfundo ephakamileyo beza kuziphilela ngaphandle kwabazali. UThandazile ujika intlungu yakhe ayenze isebenzele uluntu lwasekuhlaleni, ngelixa yena uZandise esazimisele ukuziphindezela kuye. This must-read drama revolves around Thandazile, who enters higher education and training, and shows how she deals with her trials and shortcomings to become a positive influence in her society.

Pakiso (Sotho, Southern, Book): S. Sefatsa Pakiso (Sotho, Southern, Book)
S. Sefatsa
R201 Discovery Miles 2 010 Ships in 2 - 4 working days

Mongodi o leka ho hlahisa hore motho ha a etsa bohlabaphiyo a nahana hore o bohlale, ka le leng la matsatsi bohlajana boo bo fetoha dillo. Sehloho o ne a ipolaisa jwala a sa mamele le bana babo. Ho ileng ha sala ebile sello sa mmokotsane. The author tries to show that if someone is not trustworthy, one day the truth will come out and bring tears. Sehloho did many things that brought shame to his family.

Sethotsela sa qoqolosing (Sotho, Southern, Book): R.J.R. Masiea Sethotsela sa qoqolosing (Sotho, Southern, Book)
R.J.R. Masiea
R264 Discovery Miles 2 640 Ships in 2 - 4 working days

Dikonelo o ne a thetsa Leswetsa ka hore ke yena feela bophelong ba hae ho fihlela Leswetsa a fihlelwa ke koduwa ya ho welwa ke mokoti. Hoo ebile monyetla wa hore Dikonelo a nyalane le Mojalefa. Sa fihla sa ba ripitla thotsela sa Qoqolosing. Dikonelo deceived her husband by saying she loved only him until, one day, a tragedy happened when Leswetsa was involved in a mine accident.

RSC School Shakespeare: The Merchant of Venice (Paperback): William Shakespeare RSC School Shakespeare: The Merchant of Venice (Paperback)
William Shakespeare
R391 Discovery Miles 3 910 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Working in partnership with the RSC, this brand new series is ideal for introducing students to Shakespeare's plays. Using trusted and established RSC approaches, Shakespeare's plays come to life in the classroom and establish a deeper understanding and lasting appreciation of his work. Comprising the most popular plays used in schools, these full-colour editions include the RSC's active approaches to exploring the text, vibrant RSC performance photographs, page summaries, glosses, contextual information and much more. This unique series aims to motivate and inspire students in their early encounters with Shakespeare's plays whilst giving students confidence for all stages of their study of Shakespeare.

Aku Vang 'n Ster - Gr 10 (Afrikaans, Paperback): Nico Luwes Aku Vang 'n Ster - Gr 10 (Afrikaans, Paperback)
Nico Luwes
R161 Discovery Miles 1 610 Ships in 2 - 4 working days
Three Reading Plays For Children (Paperback): William David Close Three Reading Plays For Children (Paperback)
William David Close
R457 Discovery Miles 4 570 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The three plays in this book were written and designed to develop the reading skill of children through a fun and exciting format. Creative thinking, writing and comprehension worksheets are contained at the end of each play. Key word attack techniques are located on the last page of the book. The main characters in each play are ten children, who are suddenly placed into very challenging situations. The children are faced with adventures, which require leadership, courage, teamwork and creative thinking in order to survive. The author has a doctorate in cognitive studies, a master of science degree in reading and a bachelor of science degree in history and physical education. He has many years of successful teaching experience. The majority of his experience is in the field of diagnostic and developmental reading. Classmates, friends and family members will enjoy reading and learning from the excitement and fun offered by the contents contained in all three of the plays contained in this book.

Act Against Bullying (Paperback): Louise Burfitt-Dons Act Against Bullying (Paperback)
Louise Burfitt-Dons
R338 Discovery Miles 3 380 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Since these monologues were first published in 2002 they have been used by hundreds of schools and organisations who have found them indispensable in countering bullying and increasing overall empathy amongst students. In the text they are labelled for girls (G) or boys (B) though many can be transposed quite easily. They have been recently updated to cover social media, cyberbullying, sexting, and parental abuse.

Letiphuma Embiteni (Drama) (Book): G.A. Malindzisa, et al Letiphuma Embiteni (Drama) (Book)
G.A. Malindzisa, et al
R73 Discovery Miles 730 Ships in 2 - 4 working days

Lencwadzi inemidlalo lemitastfu. Wekucala ukhuluma ngentfombatana leyashiywa ngunina kugogo wayo wabuya seyitawushada. Wesibili ukhuluma ngelikholwa lelabulala umuntfu ngemoti lite tincwadzi. Lehluleka kwesulela licala kumshayeli. Wesitsatfu umayelana nelutsandvo lwemfana ngenja yakhe leyayiphukile. There are three interwoven plots in this book: the first tells the story of a girl who was deserted, the second tells the story of an unfaithful Christian, and the third tells the story of a love for an injured dog.

Ngiwafunge amabomvu (Zulu, Paperback): L. Molefe Ngiwafunge amabomvu (Zulu, Paperback)
L. Molefe
R226 Discovery Miles 2 260 Ships in 2 - 4 working days
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