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James Carver set out to write a “How To” book for those interested in directing at community theatres. He has succeeded in doing much more than writing a manual. He has written a *Chautauqua, an anecdotal instruction book for all aspiring actors, directors, producers and managers in a witty and enlightening manner—and above all, a book for those who love the magic of community theatre, and are fascinated by what “goes on behind the scenes.” Nor should the lessons of this manual be limited to community theatre. The principles so clearly enunciated apply to all theatre productions, certainly to theatre at the high school and college level; and neither should any professional director, no matter what may be his or her skills or level of achievement, be without this manual. The basics are presented in an unforgettable manner, and “why didn’t I think of that,” pops up on every other page. *Chautauqua (from a lake in western New York): an institution that flourished in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries providing popular education combined with entertainment in the form of lectures, concerts, and plays often presented outdoors in a tent. |
| Religion |
Jesus of Nazareth The purpose of this book is to make the Scriptures "come alive" by tying the stories of the Bible closely to the well-known people and events of the time. For example, we all know the story of Jesus' birth at Bethlehem, but how many of us realize that Herod the Great, who ruled over Judea when Jesus was born, was put upon the throne by the Roman General Mark Antony, and that Antony and Cleopatra committed suicide less than 25 years before Jesus was born. The first question many ask regarding the life of Jesus of Nazareth is: "Do you mean he actually existed?" The answer is: "Of course he did." The historical record establishes beyond a doubt that Jesus lived in Galilee and that he was crucified in Jerusalem by Pontius Pilate. Presenting those historical facts, not reconstructed fantasy, is the aim of Charles Daudert's research and his purpose in writing this book. And here, he correctly observes that—far more than any other religious system in the world—Christianity's Holy Book deals in fact—solid, sober fact—in its historical segments. Only one other religion in the world can also make that claim, since its Holy Book is similarly factual, and that is Christianity's parent, namely Judaism History buffs looking for more detailed information on the life of Jesus and the early Church will find the sources quoted in this book to be rich, rewarding and reliable. Others, whose curiosity regarding Jesus and the early Christians may have been aroused by popular movies or television programs, but who are overwhelmed by Bibles consisting of 2000 pages of small print, will find this book a comfortable place to begin. |
The Pilgrim's Progress John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress was the second most widely and deeply read book in the English-speaking world for many, many years, the Bible being the first. Bunyan was born just a few years after the publication of the King James Version of the Bible (1611), and lived during the turbulent times of English Civil War and strife between the Established Church of England and the Nonconformists (Puritans, Baptists, etc.). Parliament and the Nonconformists rallied behind Oliver Cromwell, and went to battle against King Charles and the Church of England (1642-1648). At age sixteen, John Bunyan was drafted into Cromwell's Parliamentary army, and served two years. The Protestant Nonconformists won, King Charles lost his head, and John Bunyan returned to Bedford, married, was baptized, and became a self-educated preacher. He wrote treatises and pamphlets, and traveled the preaching circuit in surrounding villages, where he became known as a preacher with a powerful message. |
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the Record With Martin LutherThis is the first, authentic popular translation of the conversations around the Luther dinner table. Luther's daily comments are a source of inspiration and a guide to daily life for all. It is as if we are listening to the "wise uncle" sitting across the table. "Lustful thoughts come upon us without any special invitation, like fleas and lice," Luther told his students on Sept. 27, 1533, "love is there, on the other hand, when we want to serve others." And there are thousands more.
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| New Literature |
This is a fresh translation of the original Kafka manuscript, with special
emphasis upon retaining the flavor of the Bohemian-Jewish-influenced
German from which Kafka developed his style. The sentence structure and
original punctuation, which do not conform to recognized standards, have
been retained throughout the book. |
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Narrative of John TannerThe Falcon This is the tragic story of the corruption, suppression and ultimate destruction of Native American culture. It is also the tragic story of John Tanner, who was kidnapped from his father’s Kentucky farm on the banks of the Ohio River at the age of nine years. An authentic reproduction of the 1830 edition, including the section on language and Indian customs by Edwin James, M.D., which have been omitted from all current reproductions, plus an extensive Introduction and Epilogue with many maps and illustrations which recite in detail the strange mystery of what happened to John Tanner after publication of his book in 1830. |
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Andrew Durnford: Andrew Durnford, Free Man of
Color, built one of the most successful sugar plantations in Louisiana. He
kept meticulous records and journals of the daily life at his operations
on the banks of the Mississippi, 35 miles south of New Orleans. And he
knew that slavery was wrong. But he continued to expand his holdings,
always rationalizing his position, always insisting that God knew that in
his heart, Andrew Durnford wanted the best for his people. This is his
true story. |
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Fiction |
 First Let's Kill All the Lawyers In William Shakespeare's play Henry VI, Dick, the butcher says: "The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers (Part II, Act IV, Scene 2)." This line became one of the most famous of all Shakespeare's quotations. It is this famous quote from Shakespeare's play which gave inspiration for the first story in this collection, First Let's Kill All The Lawyers, which is also the title of the book. All the stories in this volume are what has come to be described as "Kafkaesque." That is, they are all written in the Kafka style. Stewberry was accepted and published in Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine. But the remainder of the stories could not find a home, as they fall into none of the accepted genre. Therefore, they are now published as a collection of like stories, even though the topics may differ greatly, as was the case with Kafka's works. |
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