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Frantic Assembly's electrifying take on Shakespeare's tragedy of
paranoia, sex and murder, firmly rooted in a volatile twenty-first
century. In a world of broken glass and shattered promises, of
poisonous manipulation and explosive violence, Othello's passionate
affair with Desdemona becomes the catalyst for jealousy, betrayal,
revenge and the darkest intents. As relevant today as it ever was,
Othello exposes the tension, fear and paranoia buried beneath the
veneer of our relationships and how easily that can be maliciously
exploited. Frantic Assembly's touring production was first
performed in 2008, with revivals in 2014 and 2022. This edition of
Scott Graham and Steven Hoggett's muscular, radically adapted text
also features articles and interviews about the production and
Frantic Assembly's revolutionary work.
For years, technologists and computer scientists have promised an
AI revolution that would transform the very basis of how we imagine
and administer modern medicine. AI-driven advancements in medical
error rates, diagnostic accuracy, or disease outbreak detection
could potentially save thousands of lives. But health AI also
carries the potential for exacerbating deep systemic biases if left
unchecked. The Doctor and the Algorithm combines insights from
science and technology studies, critical algorithm studies, and
public interest informatics to better understand the promise and
peril of health AI. The book draws on case studies in automated
diagnostics, algorithmic pain measurement, AI-driven drug
discovery, and death prediction to investigate how health AI is
made, promoted, and justified. It explores the enthusiastic
promises of health AI marketing communication and medical futurism
while also analyzing the inequitable outcomes new AI technology
often creates for already marginalized communities. Finally, the
book closes with specific recommendations for regulatory frameworks
that might support more ethical and equitable approaches to health
AI in the future. Interweaving textual analysis and original
informatics, The Doctor and the Algorithm offers a sobering
analysis of the promise of medical AI against the real and
unintended consequences that deep medicine can bring for patients,
providers, and public health alike.
'This is a close companion to Frantic Assembly's practice and one
that is written with an open and engaging, even disarming, tone ...
A rich, rewarding and compelling text.' Stuart Andrews, University
of Surrey As Frantic Assembly move into their twentieth year of
producing innovative and adventurous theatre, this new edition of
their well-loved book demystifies the process of devising theatre
in an unusually candid way. Artistic directors Scott Graham and
Steven Hoggett offer an intimate and invaluable insight into their
evolution and success, in the hope that sharing their experiences
of devising theatre will encourage and inspire students and fellow
practitioners. The Frantic Assembly Book of Devising Theatre is a
uniquely personal account of the history and practice of this
remarkable company, and includes: * practical exercises * essays on
devising, writing and choreography * suggestions for scene
development * a 16-page colour section, and illustrations
throughout * a companion website featuring clips of rehearsals and
performances. This is an accessible, educational and indispensable
introduction to the working processes of Frantic Assembly, whose
playful, intelligent and dynamic productions continue to be
acclaimed by audiences and critics alike.
'This is a close companion to Frantic Assembly's practice and one
that is written with an open and engaging, even disarming, tone ...
A rich, rewarding and compelling text.' Stuart Andrews, University
of Surrey As Frantic Assembly move into their twentieth year of
producing innovative and adventurous theatre, this new edition of
their well-loved book demystifies the process of devising theatre
in an unusually candid way. Artistic directors Scott Graham and
Steven Hoggett offer an intimate and invaluable insight into their
evolution and success, in the hope that sharing their experiences
of devising theatre will encourage and inspire students and fellow
practitioners. The Frantic Assembly Book of Devising Theatre is a
uniquely personal account of the history and practice of this
remarkable company, and includes: * practical exercises * essays on
devising, writing and choreography * suggestions for scene
development * a 16-page colour section, and illustrations
throughout * a companion website featuring clips of rehearsals and
performances. This is an accessible, educational and indispensable
introduction to the working processes of Frantic Assembly, whose
playful, intelligent and dynamic productions continue to be
acclaimed by audiences and critics alike.
Scott wrote short stories throughout his career, some included
within novels, others published separately in periodicals. This
collection of the stories from periodicals extends from his
earliest published fiction to his last and comprises pieces from
The Edinburgh Annual Register (1811), The Sale-Room (1817),
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine (1817-1818) and The Keepsake
(1828-1831). Only three of these stories have been regularly
reprinted; the other five are here made readily available for the
first time. Publication in periodicals offered Scott new
opportunities to explore the potential of the short story form and
to demonstrate his enormous versatility as a writer of fiction.
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The Santa Incident (DVD)
Ali Lyons, Ione Skye, Sean McConaghy, Jonathan Kerrigan, Michael McElhatton, …
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Yelena Lanskaya directs this festive comedy starring James Cosmo
and Ione Skye. While on his way to deliver the world's presents on
Christmas Eve Santa (Cosmo)'s sleigh is shot down by American
military agents for fear he is an imposter from outer space. As
Santa is taken in to Homeland Security headquarters for questioning
he has to try to convince the disbelievers of his existence in
order to save Christmas.
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Ivanhoe (Paperback, 2 Ed)
Walter Scott; Edited by Graham Tulloch; Introduction by Graham Tulloch
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R256
Discovery Miles 2 560
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‘Fight on, brave knights! Man dies, but glory lives!’ Banished from England for seeking to marry against his father’s wishes, Ivanhoe joins Richard the Lion Heart on a crusade in the Holy Land. On his return, his passionate desire is to be reunited with the beautiful but forbidden lady Rowena, but he soon finds himself playing a more dangerous game as he is drawn into a bitter power struggle between the noble King Richard and his evil and scheming brother John. The first of Scott’s novels to address a purely English subject, Ivanhoe is set in a highly romanticized medieval world of tournaments and sieges, chivalry and adventure where dispossessed Saxons are pitted against their Norman overlords, and where the historical and fictional seamlessly merge. This volume is based on the acclaimed Edinburgh Edition of the Waverley Novels whose first edition was drawn from Scott’s original texts. It contains an introduction that examines Scott’s use of history in the light of contemporary ideas, a chronology, bibliography, glossary and extensive notes.
"This riveting series debut showcases Graham's love of nature and
archeology, simultaneously interjecting some serious excitement.
Graham is to be commended for weaving together several cultures
into one story. Recommend to readers who enjoy Tony Hillerman,
Nevada Barr, and C.J. Box's Joe Pickett series."
--"LIBRARY JOURNAL"
""Canyon Sacrifice" is a terrific debut novel by National Outdoor
Book Award winner Scott Graham. Along with archaeologist Chuck
Bender, we experience the evocative wonder and amoral beauty of the
Grand Canyon while at the same time learning the inside--and often
frustrating--workings of a contemporary national park. The
omnipresence of the ancient Anasazi civilization enriches the
atmosphere."
--C.J. BOX, "New York Times" bestselling author of "Stone Cold" and
"Breaking Point"
"The real star of this engrossing mystery novel is the Grand Canyon
itself. Scott Graham clearly knows the territory. In addition to
some fine plot twists guaranteed to keep you guessing to the end,
Graham delivers a glorious portrait of one of the most compelling
landscapes on earth, a place that can kill just as easily as it
thrills. This is a topnotch read."
--WILLIAM KENT KRUEGER, "New York Times" bestselling author of
"Tamarack County"
"One of the most engaging mysteries I've read in a long while In
archaeologist Chuck Bender, Scott Graham has created a flawed,
all-too-human and memorable investigator who had me rooting for him
to the end. The setting is magnificent and fascinating--nothing
less than the Grand Canyon with its centuries-old secrets. The plot
is fast-paced and filled with suspense. "Canyon Sacrifice" delivers
it all and then some."
--MARGARET COEL, "New York Times" bestselling author of "Killing
Custer"
"The Anasazi died out long ago. But they come alive again in Scott
Graham's riveting novel, "Canyon Sacrifice." You'll teeter over the
edge of cliffs as you walk the narrow passages these ancient people
walked. And just when you feel you've solved the mystery of the
kidnapping and the homicides, Graham throws you another curve,
logical and making you slap your forehead that you missed the
cleverly planted clues. Bring an extra-large bowl of popcorn while
you read Sacrifice in one sitting."
--C.M. WENDELBOE, author of "Death on the Greasy Grass"
"In this gripping, imaginative mystery set in Grand Canyon National
Park, ancient Anasazi culture collides with the modern world in the
most unexpected of ways. Like Tony Hillerman, Scott Graham uses his
deep knowledge of the region to fashion a thrilling, compulsively
readable story."
--FRANK HUYLER, author of "The Blood of Strangers"
"As unpredictable and twisty as a switchback trail plummeting into
its depths, Graham's thriller sucks you into the mysteries of the
canyon and the story of an unsuspecting family whose lives will
never be the same."
--TED BOTHA, author of "The Girl With the Crooked Nose"
"Graham deftly weaves a first-rate mystery through the caves and
canyons and winding roads of the Grand Canyon. If you've been,
you'll immediately be drawn into the story. If you've never been,
this may be your motivation to buy the ticket I can't wait to read
which national park he tackles next "
--TRICIA FIELDS, Hillerman Prize-winning author of "Scratchgravel
Road"
"Rooted in the southwest in both geography and culture, "Canyon
Sacrifice" will hook you early and keep you intrigued to the last
page. You'll meet archaeologist and investigator Chuck Bender.
You'll laugh with him and at him while you get drawn into the
mystery he seeks to solve. Stunning setting, intriguing plot and
likeable characters make this debut novel a bookseller's
dream."
--ANDREA AVANTAGGIO, owner of Maria's Bookshop
The first of Scott's Waverley novels burst upon an astonished world
in 1814. Its publication marked the emergence of the modern novel
in the western world, influencing all the great nineteenth-century
writers. This handsome new edition of Sir Walter Scott's novels
captures the original power and freshness of his best-loved novels.
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Torment (Paperback)
Scott Graham Williamson
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R436
Discovery Miles 4 360
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Fatherland is a bold, ambitious show about contemporary fatherhood
in all its complexities and contradictions. Created by Frantic
Assembly's Scott Graham, Karl Hyde from Underworld and playwright
Simon Stephens (Punk Rock, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the
Night-Time), this daring collage of words, music and movement
confronts the complexities and contradictions of contemporary
fatherhood. A vivid, urgent and deeply personal portrait of
21st-century England at the crossroads of past, present and future,
the play is inspired by conversations with fathers and sons from
the writers' home towns in the heart of the country. Tender and
tough, honest and true, Fatherland is a vital and necessary show
about what we were, who we are and what we'd like to become. The
world premiere of Fatherland took place at the Royal Exchange
Theatre, Manchester on 5 July 2017 as part of Manchester
International Festival. This is a revised version of the original
text which coincides with performances in London at the Lyric
Hammersmith as part of LIFT 2018.
This is a new release of the original 1947 edition.
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