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King John had a distinguished life on the eighteenth - and nineteenth - century stage, and this edition presents the fullest account of its stage history. The play's political importance, its rich and varied language, and its skilful design suggest the king john deserves a high place among Shakespea... More

Shakespeare's King John is a curious play in that it has no obvious villain or hero, though the King himself shares some of the qualities of both. From the point of view of a modern reader, brought up to regard the wresting of Magna Carta from King John as the most important event in his reign, Shak... More

Ben Jonson (1572-1637), actor, playwright, satirist, and lyric poet, studied under William Camden at Westminster, worked as a bricklayer, served in the army, and was imprisoned twice--once for sedition and once for murder. Epicoene: or, The Silent Woman (1609) is considered one of his greatest comed... More

What's your sign? Are you a romantic Rat, steady Ox, perceptive Rabbit, dynamic Dragon, prudent Snake, shy Sheep, or wild and witty Monkey? Whatever your sign, Chinese Love Signs is your guide as you set off on the road to romance. Whereas the Western zodiac is determined by the month in which you w... More

Persuasive Reports and Proposals will ensure that what you write, gets the results you want. It covers five crucial aspects which spell out PRIDE – what you should feel about your documents if they are to win hearts and minds: • Purpose – clarifying your aim and constructing a persuasive argum... More

This revised edition of the best-selling The 15-Second Principle is designed to give people the tools and techniques they need to stay focused and committed to their forgotten or abandoned goals. It offers a simple yet powerful system to give anyone the freedom to break through stagnation, fear and ... More