Author : Beth Henley
Publisher : Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : One-act plays
ISBN : 082220021X
Am I Blue
Beth Henley
Am I Blue
Am I Blue Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle version is available to download in english. Read online anytime anywhere directly from your device. Click on the download button below to get a free pdf file of Am I Blue book. This book definitely worth reading, it is an incredibly well-written.
Am I Blue
Devin Grayson
Author : Devin Grayson
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1599610523
Am I Blue by Devin Grayson Pdf
The mutants at Professor Xavier's boarding school must struggle to appear normal while in the "outside world" but master their powers in secret at the Institute.
Why Am I Blue?
Kalli Dakos
Author : Kalli Dakos
Publisher : American Psychological Association
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-22
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781433839825
Why Am I Blue? by Kalli Dakos Pdf
The Blue Frog looked at his reflection in the water and asked, “Why am I blue?” The Green Frog didn't know. Dandelion had no answer. And Fish? No idea either! Being different from one’s peers can be hard. We all want to be part of a group and to be accepted and loved by others. We might struggle with whether to embrace our differences or hide them in order to fit in. In this story, the Blue Frog wonders why he is blue, and not green like other frogs. He feels confused, sad, and different, and seeks to answer the question “why am I blue?” Eventually hearing a simple, but profound explanation, the Blue Frog begins to embrace his blueness and accept being different than his friends. Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers by Gayle E. Pitman, PhD, that discusses how children experience differences throughout childhood and how adults can guide children toward an understanding and acceptance of differences and similarities they will face throughout life. From the Note to Parents and Caregivers: Some differences can be a source of positive self-esteem for children. They could have qualities that are cool, quirky, and respected by others. For example, if a child is especially talented at something, like art, music, or athletics, they might feel respected by their peers, even though their talent sets them apart to some extent. Moreover, if this quality is nurtured by family members and teachers and through extracurricular activities, these differences can enhance self-esteem in a powerful way. Differences don’t always work that way, though. Some differences involve characteristics like disability, gender identity, or race, qualities that have been used throughout history to justify inequality and mistreatment. If differences aren’t valued by the individual or by society, a few things can happen...
The Plays of Beth Henley
Gene A. Plunka
Author : Gene A. Plunka
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2014-11-18
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780786481453
The Plays of Beth Henley by Gene A. Plunka Pdf
Beth Henley's twelve complete plays (three of which have been turned into films) have achieved worldwide production. At age 29, she produced her first full-length drama, Crimes of the Heart, which won a Pulitzer Prize and garnered three Academy Award nominations as a film. Her Mississippi upbringing and her penchant for the eccentricities of southern culture, however, have caused critics to categorize her writing as a kind of southern gothic folklore inspired by feminist ideology. This book, the first critical study of Henley's complete plays, attempts to dispel the common stereotypes that associate Henley's work with regional drama and sociological treatises. It argues instead that Henley can best be perceived as a dramatist who delineates an existential despair manifested in various forms of what Freud calls the modern neurosis. The book maintains that Henley's plays must be understood as universal statements about the angst of modern civilization, and Henley's characters are assessed in light of Freud's proposition that cultural restrictions create neurotic individuals. The introduction provides a brief account of Henley's childhood and career. Early chapters summarize the theory of the modern angoisse espoused in Freud's Civilization and Its Discontents, while later chapters relate this theory to thematic and stylistic elements of Henley's most popular play, Crimes of the Heart, as well as Am I Blue, The Wake of Jamie Foster, The Miss Firecracker Contest, The Debutante Ball, The Lucky Spot, Abundance, Signature, Control Freaks, Revelers, L-Play, and Impossible Marriage.
Alfred's Self-teaching Adult Piano Course
Willard A. Palmer,Morton Manus
Author : Willard A. Palmer,Morton Manus
Publisher : Alfred Music Publishing
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Music
ISBN : 0739052055
Alfred's Self-teaching Adult Piano Course by Willard A. Palmer,Morton Manus Pdf
Continuing the incredible popularity of Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course, this new book adapts the same friendly and informative style for adults who wish to teach themselves. With the study guide pages that have been added to introduce the music, it's almost like having a piano teacher beside you as you learn the skills needed to perform popular and familiar music. There are also five bonus pieces: At Last * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas * Laura * Over the Rainbow * Singin' in the Rain. Included is a recording containing the piano part and an engaging arrangement for each of the 65 musical examples. 192 pages.
Adult all-in-one course
Willard A. Palmer,Morton Manus,Amanda Vick Lethco
Author : Willard A. Palmer,Morton Manus,Amanda Vick Lethco
Publisher : Alfred Music Publishing
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Music
ISBN : 088284931X
Adult all-in-one course by Willard A. Palmer,Morton Manus,Amanda Vick Lethco Pdf
The Adult All-In-One Course combines all of the pages from the Lesson Books and selected pages from Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course Theory, Solo and Technic Books (Finger Aerobics) into each of these concise volumes.
The Bully in the Book and in the Classroom
Christie Jo Bott
Author : Christie Jo Bott
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Education
ISBN : 0810850486
The Bully in the Book and in the Classroom by Christie Jo Bott Pdf
Noted expert on bullying and English teacher, Bott hand-picked this selection of 40 books to use to successfully address the kinds of bullying behavior that occur at a particular age. Arranged by grade level (from K-12), chapters describe particular types of bullying and offer summaries and annotations, reviews and evaluations with quotations that illustrate themes in each. Activities and questions for discussion make this a particularly useful resource for the home, school, or public library.
America's Songs
Philip Furia,Michael L. Lasser
Author : Philip Furia,Michael L. Lasser
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780415972468
America's Songs by Philip Furia,Michael L. Lasser Pdf
First Published in 2006. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Literature Suppressed on Social Grounds
Dawn B. Sova
Author : Dawn B. Sova
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-14
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780816071500
Literature Suppressed on Social Grounds by Dawn B. Sova Pdf
Literature Suppressed on Social Grounds, Revised Edition discusses writings that have been banned over the centuries because they offended or merely ignored official truths; challenged widely held assumptions; or contained ideas or language unacceptable to a state, religious institution, or private moral watchdog. The entries new to this edition include the Captain Underpants series, We All Fall Down by Robert Cormier, and Jake and Honeybunch Go to Heaven by Margaret Zemach. Also included are updates to the censorship histories of such books as To Kill a Mockingbird and Of Mice and Men.
Radical Reads
Joni Richards Bodart
Author : Joni Richards Bodart
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Education
ISBN : 0810842874
Radical Reads by Joni Richards Bodart Pdf
Radical young adult fiction can be edgy and raw, which is why young adults who read it find it to be very relevant to their lives. Teens struggling with issues in today's society can often recognize themselves and identify their problems in the fictional lives they read about. There are no easy answers or pat endings in these books. They often are accused of being dark, gritty, and bleak because they deal with subjects like incest, teenage pregnancy, dysfunctional families, gangs, prejudice, violence, drugs, or other complex problems. Central characters can be quite mature and multidimensional and plot lines are complex. These books break boundaries in various ways, from the challenge they present to the reader to the voice they give to their young protagonists. Radical YA fiction is frequently more complex and better written than many adult bestsellers. Bodart, long known as the reigning queen of booktalking, has identified 101 engaging, tough, and well-written books and presents them in a way that will help the librarian defend their presence in the library or classroom, the parent who wants to know what their child is reading, and the teen who is looking for a "Rad Read." Naturally, there is a booktalk to pique interest and give away just enough of the story. Entries also include character lists and sections on subject areas and major themes. Bodart also provides a number of booktalk and book report ideas. Her section on "risks" will alert adults to mature themes, while her section on "strengths" will help defend these books against their critics. The author has also included awards won and a section of book reviews, which will be useful for both adult and student. All the books listed are accessible to readers of middle school ability and up. This is truly a multipurpose book from an expert who knows her stuff and essential for any library serving a teen audience and handy for parents as well.
Hit Songs, 1900-1955
Don Tyler
Author : Don Tyler
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 555 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2007-04-02
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780786429462
Hit Songs, 1900-1955 by Don Tyler Pdf
This is a chronology of the most famous songs from the years before rock 'n' roll. The top hits for each year are described, including vital information such as song origin, artist(s), and chart information. For many songs, the author includes any web or library holdings of sheet music covers, musical scores, and free audio files. An extensive collection of biographical sketches follows, providing performing credits, relevant professional awards, and brief biographies for hundreds of the era's most popular performers, lyricists, and composers. Includes an alphabetical song index and bibliography.
Women Pulitzer Playwrights
Carolyn Casey Craig
Author : Carolyn Casey Craig
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2003-12-31
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780786426911
Women Pulitzer Playwrights by Carolyn Casey Craig Pdf
In the first century of the coveted Pulitzer Prizes, only 11 women have won the prize for drama: Zona Gale (1921), Susan Glaspell (1931), Zoe Akins (1935), Mary Coyle Chase (1945), Ketti Frings (1958), Beth Henley (1981), Marsha Norma (1983), Wendy Wasserstein (1989), Paula Vogel (1998), Margaret Edson (1999), and Suzan-Lori Parks (2002). This book is about them and their landmark plays, beginning with Gale's Miss Lulu Bett, which championed the unmarried woman forced to work in the home of a married relative, and closing with Parks' controversial Topdog/Underdog, which made her the first black woman to win the prize. Drawn from personal interviews with the playwrights and research from archives and unpublished material, this work shows how the stage art of women has reflected life in the American family and traces a strong thread of feminist history in our culture. Overview chapters set the stage for each playwright and play with sketches of the time period, highlighting the major points of women's experiences in culture, society and the family. Other chapters analyze each play in detail and discuss the playwright's life and opinions. The book also includes a quick history of the Pulitzer Prize and a chapter honoring black female playwrights.
Humor in Young Adult Literature
Walter Hogan
Author : Walter Hogan
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0810850729
Humor in Young Adult Literature by Walter Hogan Pdf
Celebrates the accomplishments of YA authors acclaimed for producing high-quality comedies, who have not yet been treated in a book-length bio-critical study. Simultaneously, it reminds readers that no matter how funny an author of fiction may be, if he shows off his wit in ways that fail to play a natural role in advancing his narrative, he is not writing good fiction. To demonstrate this, humorous passages are presented to illustrate the contribution a sense of humor can make to a work of fiction. The book is arranged topically to facilitate a comparison of distinctive treatments by various authors of adolescent life events, such as sibling rivalry, bullies, and first dates.
Reading Lyrics
Robert Gottlieb,Robert Kimball
Author : Robert Gottlieb,Robert Kimball
Publisher : Pantheon
Page : 738 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2000-11-21
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780375400810
Reading Lyrics by Robert Gottlieb,Robert Kimball Pdf
A comprehensive anthology bringing together more than one thousand of the best American and English song lyrics of the twentieth century; an extraordinary celebration of a unique art form and an indispensable reference work and history that celebrates one of the twentieth century’s most enduring and cherished legacies. Reading Lyrics begins with the first masters of the colloquial phrase, including George M. Cohan (“Give My Regards to Broadway”), P. G. Wodehouse (“Till the Clouds Roll By”), and Irving Berlin, whose versatility and career span the period from “Alexander’s Ragtime Band” to “Annie Get Your Gun” and beyond. The Broadway musical emerges as a distinct dramatic form in the 1920s and 1930s, its evolution propelled by a trio of lyricists—Cole Porter, Ira Gershwin, and Lorenz Hart—whose explorations of the psychological and emotional nuances of falling in and out of love have lost none of their wit and sophistication. Their songs, including “Night and Day,” “The Man I Love,” and “Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered,” have become standards performed and recorded by generation after generation of singers. The lure of Broadway and Hollywood and the performing genius of such artists as Al Jolson, Fred Astaire, Ethel Waters, Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, and Ethel Merman inspired a remarkable array of talented writers, including Dorothy Fields (“A Fine Romance,” “I Can’t Give You Anything but Love”), Frank Loesser (“Guys and Dolls”), Oscar Hammerstein II (from the groundbreaking “Show Boat” of 1927 through his extraordinary collaboration with Richard Rodgers), Johnny Mercer, Yip Harburg, Andy Razaf, Noël Coward, and Stephen Sondheim. Reading Lyrics also celebrates the work of dozens of superb craftsmen whose songs remain known, but who today are themselves less known—writers like Haven Gillespie (whose “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” may be the most widely recorded song of its era); Herman Hupfeld (not only the composer/lyricist of “As Time Goes By” but also of “Are You Makin’ Any Money?” and “When Yuba Plays the Rumba on the Tuba”); the great light versifier Ogden Nash (“Speak Low,” “I’m a Stranger Here Myself,” and, yes, “The Sea-Gull and the Ea-Gull”); Don Raye (“Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” “Mister Five by Five,” and, of course, “Milkman, Keep Those Bottles Quiet”); Bobby Troup (“Route 66”); Billy Strayhorn (not only for the omnipresent “Lush Life” but for “Something to Live For” and “A Lonely Coed”); Peggy Lee (not only a superb singer but also an original and appealing lyricist); and the unique Dave Frishberg (“I’m Hip,” “Peel Me a Grape,” “Van Lingo Mungo”). The lyricists are presented chronologically, each introduced by a succinct biography and the incisive commentary of Robert Gottlieb and Robert Kimball.
Alice Walker's Metaphysics
Nagueyalti Warren
Author : Nagueyalti Warren
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2019-01-16
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781538123980
Alice Walker's Metaphysics by Nagueyalti Warren Pdf
Catapulted to fame in 1982 with the publication of her third novel—the Pulitzer Prize–winning The Color Purple—Alice Walker has become one of America’s most celebrated and divisive authors. With books such as Meridian and The Third Life of Grange Copeland, Walker’s writing has frequently been cited for messages in support of civil rights and feminism. Above all, however, Walker is a spiritual seeker. Her works are dominated by the search for truth, wholeness, and the spirit that connects everyone and everything. In Alice Walker’s Metaphysics: Literature of Spirit, Nagueyalti Warren examines the philosophy and worldview present in all of Walker’s writing. Warren contends that Walker is a literary theologian, citing the transformative changes that take place in the author’s fictional characters. Warren also points to Walker’s bravery in approaching taboo subjects, her generosity of spirit, and her love for humanity, which are represented throughout her poems, novels, short stories, children’s books, and essays. This analysis is further supplemented by primary sources from Walker’s unpublished material, including notes and scrapbooks. By exploring the spirituality evident throughout the author’s work, this volume shows how Walker challenges readers to recognize and understand their responsibility to the earth—and to one another. Providing a fresh, accessible look at one of the twentieth century’s most prolific women writers, Alice Walker’s Metaphysics: Literature of Spirit will appeal to both academics and fans of the author’s varied literature.