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One of Shakespeare's four major tragedies, Othello has captivated audiences for centuries. In its treatment of jealousy and racial tension, it offers an enduring study of universal themes. Part of the "Greenwood Guides to Shakespeare," this reference book provides students with a comprehensive overv... More

In Antony and Cleopatra, Shakespeare dramatizes the classical love story of the Roman general and the Egyptian queen, their fatal romance, and the power struggle that leads to the triumph of Octavius Caesar. While the play has much to offer, it is also one of Shakespeare's least accessible tragedies... More

With a raging bear, the figure of Time, and a statue that turns out to be a living woman, The Winter's Tale is one of Shakespeare's most unusual dramas. The play appealed to Shakespeare's audience, with its taste for romantic adventure and tragedy that turns to comedy. And because our own era apprec... More

Published in conjunction with the Smithsonian's Archives of American Art, this book provides insight to the work of American artists and their unique studio spaces. Over 100 photographs with letters and other primary source materials (notes, sketchbook pages, invitations, etc.) offer an intimate per... More

Reading other peoples' love letters brings out the voyeur in most of us. These deeply personal communications have the power to make us blush or, at the very least, to let us observe a tender moment in the lives of others. "With Love: Artists' Letters and Illustrated Notes," a selection of more than... More

Gary Lord has been creating beautiful paint finishes professionally for more than 20 years. This dazzling book showcases his work and features 12 step-by-step projects for achieving an array of imaginative paint effects -- from elegant and contemporary to warm and classic.Packed with full-color phot... More

After her husband's fatal heart attack, which came at a time when their daughter Quintana was in intensive care for complications after pneumonia, Didion was labeled 'a pretty cool customer' by a social worker because she seemed to be handling these shocks so calmly. Caruso's reading certainly refle... More

Pragmatics and Discourse: *is a comprehensive introduction to pragmatics and discourse * covers the core areas of the subject: context, co-text, speech acts, conversation structure, the cooperative principle, and politeness * draws on a wealth of real texts, from "Pride and Prejudice" and "Winnie th... More

Personalized learning involves helping each child to reach his or her full potential - intellectually, personally and socially. To achieve this, teachers need to match learning opportunities need to be matched to the learning styles and experiences of the children, taking into account individual dif... More