GCSE Drama is changing, from September 2016 there will be a new GCSE Drama qualification covering the revised criteria and 9-1 grading system. Our brand new published resources are designed to support teachers deliver the content in a practical and engaging way and help students of all abilities prepare for the new exam. 1) Tailor-made for the new specification New resources written specifically for the new Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Drama specification, to cover all components of the new qualification. 2) Focus on exam preparation Specific guidance for students on both sections of the exam 'Bringing Texts to Life' and 'Live Theatre Evaluation' with a focus on developing exam skills and sample answers and commentaries to help students prepare for the exam questions. 3) A practical focus at the heart Our resources are designed to support the new Edexcel specification in its practical focus. These include worksheets, teaching notes and practical workshop ideas to introduced students and teachers to the new content in a practical and engaging way. 4) Designed to help every student make progress Clearly structured sections help students of all abilities develop the skills needed throughout the course, with support for lower ability students with written work The Student Book includes: guidance and activities for studying and exploring all the set texts support with analysing and evaluation live theatre guidance on responding to unseen extracts in the exam a Preparing for your Exam section with sample answers and commentaries.

Enter the world of Jack Skellington in this official Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas colouring book. Colour your way through Halloween Town and bring all your favourite characters to life, including The Pumpkin King, Sally, The Mayor and Dr. Finkelstein. With intricate patterns and iconic scenes from the film, this delightfully frightful book will keep you entertained for hours.

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Mindy Kaling, the actor, writer, producer, and director. When Mindy was a little girl, she loved TV comedy sketches; in particular, Saturday Night Live. At college, she studied theatre and met a friend with whom she created her first off-Broadway production. It was there she was spotted by the writer and producer of The Office (US) for the role of Kelly Kapoor. Mindy went on to write and executive produce hilarious episodes of The Office. She then went on to create The Mindy Project, and Never Have I Ever, the Netflix Original smash watched by 40 million people, fulfilling her childhood dream of becoming a director and writer. This snappy book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with photos and a detailed profile of Mindy's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

Readers of John Green, Sarah Dessen, and Laurie Halse Anderson will be touched by the emotional depth and realistic characters of Jennifer Castle's teen novel You Look Different in Real Life.

Justine charmed the nation in a documentary film featuring five kindergartners. Five years later, her edgy sense of humor made her the star of a second movie that caught up with the lives of the same five kids. Now Justine is sixteen, and another sequel is in the works. Justine isn't ready to have viewers examining her life again. She feels like a disappointment, not at all like the girl everyone fell in love with in the first two movies. But, ready or not, she and the other four teens will soon be in front of the cameras again.

Smart, fresh, and funny, You Look Different in Real Life is an affecting novel about life in an age where the lines between what's personal and what's public aren't always clear.

Explore the magical worlds of Disney and Pixar with 50 mazes from your favourite animated films. Your Disney and Pixar friends need you! Help Snow White escape from the Queen, get Cinderella to the ball, free Elsa from the ice grip, find Dory with Marlin and Nemo, learn to sail with Moana, help the Incredible Family catch Screenslaver, and find Forky with Buzz and the other toys. Relive the magic of your favourite Disney and Pixar animated films with these intricate full-colour mazes. Enter a world of fantasy and navigate a path that passes through 50 Disney and Pixar animation movie lands. Each maze is cleverly designed so that the end of one maze is the beginning of the next. Perfect for readers aged 7+. Includes mazes from the following feature films: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs; Pinocchio; Dumbo; Bambi; Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland; Peter Pan; Lady and the Tramp; Sleeping Beauty; 101 Dalmatians; The Sword in the Stone; The Jungle Book; The Aristocats; The Fox and the Hound; The Little Mermaid; Beauty and the Beast; Aladdin; The Lion King; Pocahontas; Toy Story; Hercules; Mulan; A Bug's Life; Toy Story 2; Monsters, Inc.; Finding Nemo; The Incredibles; Chicken Little; Cars; Ratatouille; Wall*E; Up; The Princess and the Frog; Toy Story 3; Tangled; Winnie the Pooh; Brave; Wreck-It Ralph; Monsters University; Frozen; Big Hero 6; Inside Out; The Good Dinosaur; Zootopia; Finding Dory; Moana; Cars 3; Coco; Incredibles 2; Toy Story 4

Meet Josephine Baker, the world-famous entertainer, activist and French Resistance agent in this true story of her life! Part of the beloved Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this inspiring and informative little biography follows the incredible life of Josephine Baker, from growing up in St. Louis, Missouri, during segregation to defying expectations and performing on the stage in Paris, where audiences fell in love with her. Josephine Baker was born for the stage. But growing up in segregated St. Louis, she didn't have the same opportunities as white entertainers. So, she moved to Paris where audiences fell in love with her. Josephine worked as a dancer, an actor and even a spy. She then spent the rest of her life spreading the word that people of all colours can live together in harmony. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the entertainer's amazing life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

The Clangers memorably spoke in a language played on swannee whistles. No one expected them to have scripts. But they did. Within an ancient barn nestled in the heart of the Kent countryside, Smallfilms founders Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin created one of the most beloved BBC children's series of the twentieth century: Clangers. Clangers: The Complete Scripts 1969-1974 is the ultimate compendium of scripts from the original two series of the show in one lavishly illustrated volume. These previously unseen scripts sit alongside original writing from Daniel Postgate - son of the original creator Oliver Postgate - exploring the inspiration for and lasting cultural impact of the show, new and historical photographs, Peter's original illustrations, Oliver's handwritten musical notations and more. The joyful revelation that the Clangers' often colourful words were scripted in English brings an exciting new dimension to the Smallfilms legacy.

From the fantastic duo behind Poems Aloud and Smile Out Loud comes another compendium of 25 original confidence-building poems to read out loud which will show children that their voice has FANTASTIC power. From multi-award winning poet and Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho comes 25 more brilliant, sparkling and truly original poems for children, specially written to help build confidence, develop speaking skills and help foster self-belief. The collection contains mantras to be true to yourself, to help you feel brave, project happiness, conjure a smile, make you laugh or cheer others up. Some are odes, some can be said as personal mantras or just poems that instil confidence and help children realise the power of their voices. Reading these poems aloud will teach children the power of a poem, encouraging them to explore the magic of language and foster a love of verse. This book follows on from Poems Aloud and Smile Out Loud, the hugely succesful books from Joseph Coehlo,illustrated in beautifully vivid colour by Daniel Gray-Barnett. These books have inspired thousands of young readers at home and in classrooms to speak up and love the power of their own voice. "Poetry for children is dead. Really? Not when there are young poets like Joseph Coelho" -Books for Keeps "A fresh new voice in Children's poetry" - Roger McGough

Sugar and spice . . . not everyone's nice.

Fresh from being betrayed by one of her closest friends, new celebrity Jane Roberts has learned a few lessons. Most important: know who to trust. And in Hollywood, that list is short. Determined to get control of her life, Jane swears off boys and all the trouble they bring. But when high school sweetheart Caleb and L.A. crush Braden show up, both acting sweeter than ever, Jane has a hard time remembering her no-boys rule.

And for the first time Jane's best friend, Scarlett, has only one guy on her mind: her new boyfriend, Liam. But being on a hit reality show means hanging out with other guys on-camera, and Liam isn't too happy with pretending to play a bit part in her love life.

Just when everything feels out of control, Jane makes a discovery that changes everyone's definition of "reality" forever. In television star Lauren Conrad's L.A. Candy series, the drama is pure dishy fun.

Coraline (Henry Selick, 2009) is stop-motion studio LAIKA's feature-length debut based on the popular children's novel by British author Neil Gaiman. Heralding a revival in global interest in stop-motion animation, the film is both an international cultural phenomenon and a breakthrough moment in the technological evolution of the craft. This open access collection brings together an international group of practitioners and scholars to examine Coraline's place in animation history and culture, dissect its politics, and unpack its role in the technological and aesthetic development of its medium. More broadly, it celebrates stop motion as a unique and enduring artform while embracing its capacity to evolve in response to cultural, political, and technological changes, as well as shifting critical and audience demands. Divided into three sections, this volume's chapters situate Coraline within an interconnected network of historical, industrial, discursive, theoretical, and cultural contexts. They place the film in conversation with the medium's aesthetic and technological history, broader global intellectual and political traditions, and questions of animation reception and spectatorship. In doing so, they invite recognition - and appreciation - of the fact that Coraline occupies many liminal spaces at once. It straddles the boundary between children's entertainment and traditional 'adult' genres, such as horror and thriller. It complicates a seemingly straight(forward) depiction of normative family life with gestures of queer resistance. Finally, it marks a pivotal point in stop-motion animation's digital turn. Following the film's recent tenth anniversary, the time is right to revisit its production history, evaluate its cultural and industry impact, and celebrate its legacy as contemporary stop-motion cinema's gifted child. As the first book-length academic study of this contemporary animation classic, this volume serves as an authoritative introduction and a primary reference on the film for scholars, students, practitioners, and animation fans. The ebook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence on bloomsburycollections.com.

Via Afrika Dramatiese Kunste is ‘n omvattende reeks wat al die voorgestelde inhoud vir Dramatiese Kunste dek, en toepaslike aktiwiteite verskaf om ‘n werklike leergeleentheid te skep. Die reeks het ‘n sterk Suid-Afrikaanse fokus, maar stel leerders ook bloot aan ‘n wye reeks Pan-Afrika-, Westerse en Oorsterse dramavorms wat die wereld van Dramatiese Kunste gevorm het. Rolprente word ook, waar toepaslik, verken.

Via Afrika Dramatiese Kunste is ‘n omvattende reeks wat al die voorgestelde inhoud vir Dramatiese Kunste dek, en toepaslike aktiwiteite verskaf om ‘n werklike leergeleentheid te skep. Die reeks het ‘n sterk Suid-Afrikaanse fokus, maar stel leerders ook bloot aan ‘n wye reeks Pan-Afrika-, Westerse en Oorsterse dramavorms wat die wereld van Dramatiese Kunste gevorm het. Rolprente word ook, waar toepaslik, verken.

Via Afrika Dramatiese Kunste is 'n omvattende reeks wat al die voorgestelde inhoud vir Dramatiese Kunste dek, en toepaslike aktiwiteite verskaf om 'n werklike leergeleentheid te skep. Die bree en spesifieke Onderwerpe, asook die kennis en vaardigheidsgebiede wat deur die KABV-dokumente daargestel word, word volledig in die reeks gedek. Onderwysers kan steeds keuses maak oor wat vir hul leerders toepaslik sal wees, en dus verseker dat daar betrokkenheid tydens die leerproses is. Die reeks het 'n sterk Suid-Afrikaanse fokus, maar stel leerders ook bloot aan 'n wye reeks Pan-Afrika-, Westerse en Oorsterse dramavorms wat die wereld van Dramatiese Kunste gevorm het. Rolprente word ook, waar toepaslik, verken. Die bygaande omvattende Onderwysersgids sal onderwysers aanmoedig en bemagtig om betekenisvolle vordering in die verkryging van kennis en praktiese vaardighede van Dramatiese Kunste in Grade 10 tot 12 te fasiliteer, en om die onderrig en aanleer van die vak op innoverende en toeganklike wyses te implementeer.

Via Afrika Dramatiese Kunste is 'n omvattende reeks wat al die voorgestelde inhoud vir Dramatiese Kunste dek, en toepaslike aktiwiteite verskaf om 'n werklike leergeleentheid te skep. Die breë en spesifieke Onderwerpe, asook die kennis en vaardigheidsgebiede wat deur die KABV-dokumente daargestel word, word volledig in dié reeks gedek. Onderwysers kan steeds keuses maak oor wat vir hul leerders toepaslik sal wees, en dus verseker dat daar betrokkenheid tydens die leerproses is. Die reeks het 'n sterk Suid-Afrikaanse fokus, maar stel leerders ook bloot aan 'n wye reeks Pan-Afrika-, Westerse en Oorsterse dramavorms wat die wêreld van Dramatiese Kunste gevorm het. Rolprente word ook, waar toepaslik, verken. Die bygaande omvattende Onderwysersgids sal onderwysers aanmoedig en bemagtig om betekenisvolle vordering in die verkryging van kennis en praktiese vaardighede van Dramatiese Kunste in Grade 10 tot 12 te fasiliteer, en om die onderrig en aanleer van die vak op innoverende en toeganklike wyses te implementeer.