A picture book for kids and their parents. It follows Roxi and Smee, the singing executioner on a day's journey through Scarborough Renaissance Festival. Because of him she meets entertainers, goes shopping, has a scary moment at the Turtledrome and even meets the king and queen. Filled with delightful color photos, the book is a treat to share with kids and a nice introduction to renaissance festivals.

Winner - Maskew Miller Longman 2014 Literature Awards. Hei ndi bugu ya dirama i ambaho nga ha Ndingalutendo musidzana we a humbelwa nga malume awe u sala na mudi na u thogomela ?wana wavho wa mutukana ane a kha di dzhena tshikolo musi vhe makhuwani. Fhethuvhupo ndi Dzwerani Maunavhathu. Ndingalutendo o do funana na mu?we muthannga ane apfi Ayanda we a vha a so ngo diimisela uvho vhushaka. Malume vho ri u wana mafhungo vha dinalea lwe vha mu pandela uri a humele hayani Hamakuya, Ndingalutendo a sa ye hayani avho dzula na khonani yawe vha isa phanda na vhutshilo vhu sa tanganedzeiho. O do rembuluwa a humela hayani, he mufunzi wawe vha mu tanganya na vhabveledzi vha muzika sa izwi o vha e ?ambi. O swika he a vha mudivhalea, ula Ayanda o lingedza uri vha vhuelelane. Mashudumavhi Ndingalutendo o vha o no thanya.

Car-mad Richard Hammond worked in radio before that all important audition for Top Gear. Alongside Jeremy Clarkson and James May, Richard Hammond presents Top Gear, the number one show for anyone interested in cars. Travelling all over the world, taking part in challenges and reviewing the latest motors Richard Hammond seems to have the dream job. But there is more to him that just cars. Here readers get a close-up view of Hammond and his career; with interesting facts, fun trivia and quotes.

For over 25 years, the Greenhaven Press Opposing Viewpoints Series has developed and set the standard for current-issue studies. With more than 90 volumes covering nearly every controversial contemporary topic, Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. Each title explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected and often hard-to-find sources and publications. By choosing from such diverse sources and including both popular and unpopular views, the Opposing Viewpoints editorial team has adhered to its commitment to editorial objectivity. Readers are exposed to many sides of a debate, which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking. In short, Opposing Viewpoints is the best research and learning tool for exploring the issues that continually shape and define our turbulent and changing world.

Six different students at home on a school snow day. Each one passes the time in different ways - through intertwining monologues. Brittney struggles with her identity, her fashion and a severe lack of true friends. Herb creates a web video about his struggles with the school bully and philosophy on life. Simone fights boredom as well the idea her creepy neighbor may be buried in a snow drift. Todd is anxious to catch up on homework and finish a book report. Only problem is all of his books are at school and he is stuck at home. Beverly is having poetry delusions as she desperately tries to get some sleep. Matt is handing out advice to other on-line gamers: related to both their game play and personal lives.

A comedy horror play - Strange things are happening in Mrs. Abernathy's High school home room. More than half of her students are absent or late and there's strange chanting sounds coming from the hallway. Student Council President Heather Graves maintains the chants are coming from the creepy janitor Mr Crowley. Heavy metal Doom Core expert Scott insists the chants are are actually spells that will unleash a ancient Carpathian Curse upon the school. Cody believes the Zombie Apocalypse is about to begin. And Kelsey thinks everyone is overreacting to what is just a flu outbreak or senior prank. But what about those bizarre zombie-like students appearing in the doorway? Who wants to leave the safety of home room and find out?

This pocket-sized activity book has pages and pages of fun activities on a stage school theme. Packed into a neat, portable size, it's the ultimate hands-on book for star-struck kids who love singing, dancing and show business! It's the perfect gift to keep the little stars of tomorrow entertained for hours whilst on the move or on holiday.

A modern parable set against the backdrop of the first Old Firm clash of the season. Funny, hard-hitting and thought-provoking, the second edition of Scarfed for Life tells the story of two teenage friends caught in the crossfire of polite suburban prejudice and garden equipment. Ideal for secondary school students, the play draws on what sectarianism and prejudice actually mean to young Glaswegians, and how it affects them and their peers. Scarfed for Life is a hard-hitting play based on the experiences of discrimination and prejudice among the young people of Glasgow. The play toured secondary schools in Scotland in 2011 and Scottish prisons in 2013. The language in this edition has been revised specifically with school-age students in mind, and is an ideal, issue-led play for students 14+.

Structuring Drama Work is the only drama resource that explores 100 dramatic conventions and techniques and provides ideas for how to practise them. This book explains dramatic conventions and what they do, explores how dramatic techniques can be used, provides cultural connections and global contexts and includes examples of the techniques in the context of plays and texts. The compact size and simple format make this book convenient and easy to use. Suitable for IGCSE (R) students up to A Level, IB Diploma and beyond, this resource will give inspiration and ideas to students and save teachers valuable planning time by providing numerous examples in a global context.

Idina Menzel's career has been "Defying Gravity" for years now With starring roles in Wicked and Rent, the Tony-award winner has become one of theater's most beloved stage performers. The powerful vocalist has also branched out successfully in other mediums She has filmed a recurring role on television's smash hit Glee and lent her amazing talents to the Disney films, Enchanted and Frozen. A children's biography, Idina Menzel: Broadway Superstar narrates the actress' rise to fame from a Long Island wedding singer to overnight success

Clowning Glory is the ideal resource book for would-be clowns of all ages - from the youngest tot to the most elderly totterer. With over 200 tips and ideas, from acrobats to zoo games, this A-Z of clowning provides a wealth of material for use in churches, youth groups, children's clubs and street theatre.

When a young teenage boy ventures into an old bookstore; things become very mysterious. The book takes him on an adventure no one understands.

Enter the world of the planet's most feared super-villains! Meet your favourite LEGO (R) DC baddies. Follow The Joker, Two-Face and Riddler as they cause trouble for Batman and Robin. Learn about their weapons and vehicles. Engaging topics and fun, interactive pages build reading skills in this Level 2 Reader - just right for children who are beginning to read on their own. A fun quiz at the end of the book helps to develop reading comprehension skills. Each title in the DK Readers series is developed in consultation with leading literacy experts to help children build a lifelong love of reading. (c)2013 The LEGO Group.

Play Time: Plays for all ages includes eleven fun-to-act short plays for all children to enjoy, especially those in primary school (Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2). Each play comes complete with helpful guidance on target age, running time and cast. Ranging from adaptations of traditional tales (e.g., the legend of Persephone and The Three Billy Goats Gruff) to original and contemporary short plays, Julia Donaldson has produced an entertaining, simple, satisfying collection.

It is a story of a troubled young teenager growing up poor in Seattle, Washington. He finds himself engulfed in a dysfunctional family with a hustler father, mother strung out on drugs, domestic violence, guns, and the lure of gangs. Many teens live under similar conditions that lead them to abusing drugs, violence, and mistrusting adults. But what happens when the only person who loves you suddenly up and dies? Alrick Hollingsworth's story reflects the day-to-day life of impoverished at-risk American teenagers; who truly come to believe, they are stuck in this world all alone

The Tempest like you have never read it before: quick, fun, and easy to understand. Designed for 9-18+ actors, kids of all ages, or anyone who wants to enjoy and loosely understand Shakespeare's play.

What you will get: Fun 3 melodramatic modifications for group sizes: 9-11+ 12-15+ 14-18+ Actual lines from Shakespeare's play mixed in Creatively funny interpretations of the remaining script A delightfully funny rendition that is easy for ADULTS to understand too A kid who loves Shakespeare

This mini-melodramatic masterpiece is sure to be a doorway for your child to love all the classics. Shakespeare is difficult enough in class or watching on stage, let alone trying to teach the stories to children, but as the author's mantra states in the book, "there is no better way to learn than to have fun " Kids who have read this have also eventually purchased Shakespeare's entire works and have completed 'hero' reports on Shakespeare at school. Guaranteed to have you coming back for more

"'...bubbles over with imaginative ideas which could be used to good effect by non-specialist as well as seasoned drama teachers. Excellent resource for primary, secondary and other drama teachers.'"
- Teaching Drama Magazine, Spring 2013.

"'..this book cheered me up. Buy it and smile. There will be a lot of laughter in your classroom.'"
- Drama Magazine, Spring 2013.

This sequel to the best-selling 101 Drama Games and Activities contains inspirational and engaging games and exercises suitable for children, young people and adults. The activities can be used in drama lessons and workshops as well as during rehearsal and devising periods.

The book includes lively and fun warm-up games, as well as activities to develop concentration, focus and team building. The drama strategies can be used as creative tools to explore themes and characters. There are dozens of ideas for developing improvisation (which can be extended over several sessions). There are many new activities for exploring storytelling skills as well as mime and movement.

Drama Start 2 is a collection of drama activities and plays suitable for children between the ages of nine and twelve. This book is also suitable for anyone working with children in a setting where drama is used, such as community groups, out-of-school care facilities, therapeutic group work and so on. The book is accessible and easy to follow. It is divided into two parts: Part 1 - Drama Games Part 2 - Plays Each section provides educators/leaders with a variety of creative and imaginative ideas to stimulate drama activities in many different settings.

With Christmas just around the corner, she had already stirred up interest from the window-shoppers. Mothers and grandmothers stopped and smiled at the doll in the window, and little girls from well-to-do families dressed in coats and hats and mittens jumped up and down with delight when they saw the beautiful doll in the pink dress. But there was something special about this poor little girl with the big brown eyes who had just been in his store. Diane A Casten lives with her Husband Ken Casten in Rancho Mirage Ca.