Born Jean-Baptiste Poquelin in 1622, the French playwright Moli DEGREESDere became one of the most influential dramatists of the 17th century. His comedies shaped the development of theater in Europe, inspired his contemporaries in England, and left a lasting dramatic legacy after his death in 1673. Moli DEGREESDre has also inspired a vast body of scholarship, and recent work has dispelled many of the myths surrounding his career. This reference provides English-speaking readers with a current and comprehensive guide to his life and works.

Hundreds of A-Z entries cover topics related to his life, works, and theatrical career, including: Plays; Individual characters; Historical persons; Allusions; Influences; Cultural institutions; And much more. This scrupulously researched volume relies on verifiable facts, giving scant attention to the romantic fiction surrounding the playwright. Many of the entries list works for further reading. A chronology outlines the chief events of Moli DEGREESDre's life and his contributions to the stage. The volume concludes with a bibliography.

There are many myths about animals that have been repeated so many times that most folks believe they are true. These myths are often called Old Wives' Tales but I firmly believe that many of the beliefs were created by males so I prefer to be politically correct and call them OLD SPOUSE'S TALES. The essays in this book are meant to dispel the Old Spouses Tales about animals and animal related myths that have been propagated for so long that they are accepted as true. Some of the truths brought out in this book include the best way to de-skunk a dog (not tomato juice). The best way to keep a dogs teeth clean without a toothbrush, what to feed wild baby birds (not worms), the cause of antibiotic resistance in humans, how to get rid of puppy mills, the best training rewards for a puppy, are pit bulls really dangerous, do rodents need to gnaw, a quick way to house break a new puppy and several dozen more surprise truths about pets and animals in general. So buy the book and get the answers to the questions above and many more that will surprise you.

There are many myths about animals that have been repeated so many times that most folks believe they are true. These myths are often called Old Wives' Tales but I firmly believe that many of the beliefs were created by males so I prefer to be politically correct and call them OLD SPOUSE'S TALES. The essays in this book are meant to dispel the Old Spouses Tales about animals and animal related myths that have been propagated for so long that they are accepted as true. Some of the truths brought out in this book include the best way to de-skunk a dog (not tomato juice). The best way to keep a dogs teeth clean without a toothbrush, what to feed wild baby birds (not worms), the cause of antibiotic resistance in humans, how to get rid of puppy mills, the best training rewards for a puppy, are pit bulls really dangerous, do rodents need to gnaw, a quick way to house break a new puppy and several dozen more surprise truths about pets and animals in general. So buy the book and get the answers to the questions above and many more that will surprise you.

This is the travel journal of an African American visiting his mother's homeland of Ghana. The book offers a range of emotions from the author including the highs of meeting relatives he'd only heard about and the lows of visiting a slave dungeon for the first time.