This book, newly updated, contains now several HTML tables of contents that will make reading a real pleasure!This collection gathers together the works by William Shakespeare in a single, convenient, high quality, and extremely low priced Kindle volume!COMEDIESThe Comedy of ErrorsThe Taming of the ShrewThe Two Gentlemen of VeronaLove’s Labor’s LostA Midsummer Night’s DreamThe Merchant of VeniceThe Merry Wives of WindsorMuch Ado about NothingAs You Like ItTwelfth Night, or What You WillThe History of Troilus and CressidaAll’s Well That Ends WellMeasure for Measure¶HISTORIESThe First Part of Henry the SixthThe Second Part of Henry the SixthThe Third Part of Henry the SixthThe Tragedy of Richard the ThirdThe Life and Death of King JohnThe Tragedy of King Richard the SecondThe First Part of Henry the FourthThe Second Part of Henry the FourthThe Life of Henry the FifthThe Famous History of the Life of King Henry the Eighth¶TRAGEDIESThe Tragedy of Titus AndronicusThe Tragedy of Romeo and JulietThe Tragedy of Julius CaesarThe Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of DenmarkThe Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of VeniceThe Tragedy of King LearThe Tragedy of MacbethThe Tragedy of Antony and CleopatraThe Tragedy of CoriolanusThe Life of Timon of Athens¶ROMANCESPericles, Prince of TyreCymbelineThe Winter’s TaleThe TempestThe Two Noble Kinsmen¶POEMSVenus and AdonisThe Rape of LucreceSonnetsA Lover’s ComplaintThe Passionate PilgrimThe Phoenix and TurtleWilliam Shakespeare (bapt. 26 April 1564 – 23 April 1616) was an English playwright, poet, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon" (or simply "the Bard"). His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays,154 sonnets, three long narrative poems, and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.They also continue to be studied and reinterpreted. Read more

The Thomas Nelson KJV Pew Bible Large Print Edition has long been a trusted and durable Bible for use in churches and various worship settings. This edition is published in large KJV Comfort Print type, which was designed exclusively for Thomas Nelson to be the most readable at any size.The classic King James Version, one of the most influential and beautiful works of art in the English language, continues to be the standard translation for numerous churches and millions of Christians. This bestselling Bible translation has helped inspire, encourage, and strengthen people from all walks of life.Invite your eyes to linger and engage God’s Word with new, easy-to-read Comfort Print® KJV Bibles from Thomas Nelson. Blending modern technology with old-world craftsmanship, Comfort Print® KJV Bibles are designed with exclusive fonts, reflecting the beautiful and timeless character of the King James translation, to enhance your scripture reading experience.Bullet points:Words of Christ in red help you quickly identify Jesus’ teachings and statementsMiracles and parables of Jesus call out important events during Jesus’ earthly ministryFull color maps show the layout of Israel and other biblical locations for better contextEasy-to-read 12.5-point KJV Comfort Print Read more

This ebook collection contains the following works of Agatha Christie :The Mysterious Affair At StylesThe Secret AdversaryThe Murder On The LinksThe Man in the Brown SuitThe Secret of ChimneysThe Murder of Roger AckroydThe Big FourThe Jewel Robbery at the Grand MetropolitanThe Disappearance of Mr. DavenheimThe Adventure of the “Western Star”The Tragedy at Marsdon ManorThe Million Dollar Bond RobberyThe Adventure of the Cheap FlatThe Mystery of the Hunter’s LodgeThe Kidnapped Prime MinisterThe Adventure of the Egyptian TombThe Adventure of the Italian NoblemanThe Case of the Missing WillThe Chocolate BoxThe Veiled LadyThe Lost MineThe Affair at the Victory BallThe Adventure of the Clapham CookThe Cornish MysteryThe Adventure of Johnnie WaverlyThe Double ClueThe King of ClubsThe Lemesurier InheritanceThe Plymouth ExpressThe Submarine PlansThe Market Basing Mystery Read more

The Thomas Nelson KJV Pew Bible Large Print Edition has long been a trusted and durable Bible for use in churches and various worship settings. This edition is published in large KJV Comfort Print type, which was designed exclusively for Thomas Nelson to be the most readable at any size.The classic King James Version, one of the most influential and beautiful works of art in the English language, continues to be the standard translation for numerous churches and millions of Christians. This bestselling Bible translation has helped inspire, encourage, and strengthen people from all walks of life.Invite your eyes to linger and engage God’s Word with new, easy-to-read Comfort Print® KJV Bibles from Thomas Nelson. Blending modern technology with old-world craftsmanship, Comfort Print® KJV Bibles are designed with exclusive fonts, reflecting the beautiful and timeless character of the King James translation, to enhance your scripture reading experience.Bullet points:Words of Christ in red help you quickly identify Jesus’ teachings and statementsMiracles and parables of Jesus call out important events during Jesus’ earthly ministryFull color maps show the layout of Israel and other biblical locations for better contextEasy-to-read 12.5-point KJV Comfort Print Read more

Dorothy L. Sayers' classic play cycle based on the life and times of JesusDorothy L. Sayers was best known for her mystery novels featuring aristocratic amateur sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey. But she was also a poet, playwright and committed Christian, and in The Man Born to Be King she combined art and evangelism to powerful effect, making the story of Christ accessible, relevant and every bit as thrilling as her detective fiction.Written specially for the BBC Radio, the play cycle caused huge controversy for its depiction of Christ as a character, and its use of contemporary speech instead of Biblical language. However it proved extremely popular with listeners, who wrote in to thank Sayers for making Jesus real to them and reigniting their interest in his remarkable story.Based on the four Gospels, it includes one story of the Nativity, six plays about Jesus' life and ministry, and five Passion Plays telling of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, the Last Supper, Jesus' arrest and trial before Pontius Pilate, the Crucifixion and the Resurrection. Backed up with a sweeping musical score, these immersive dramas surprise and shock us anew and provide fresh, illuminating insight into 'the greatest story ever told'.The plays included are Kings in Judea, The King's Herald, A Certain Nobleman, The Heirs to the Kingdom, The Bread of Heaven, The Feast of Tabernacles, The Light and The Life, Royal Progress, The King's Supper, The Princes of This World, King of Sorrows and The King Comes to His Own.Cast and creditsWritten by Dorothy L SayersAdapted by/Producer: Raymond RaikesThe Evangelist (John Bar-Zebedee): Gabriel Woolf  Jesus: John Westbrook  Joseph/ Jacob Ben-Issachar: Norman Shelley   Simon Bar-Jonah (Simon Peter): Stephen Jack  Judas Iscariot: Alan Wheatley  Matthew: Nigel Stock  Herod The Great: Robert Eddison   Nicodemus: John Wyse  Ephraim: Denys Blakelock   Shadrach: Malcolm HayesRabbit Solomon: John Gabriel   Phoebe: Caroline Monkhouse Flavius: Trader Faulkner  Calpurnia: Penelope Lee Mary Virgin: June Tobin  Mary Magdalen: Mary Wimbush  Martha: Marjorie Westbury  Lazarus: Richard Hurndall  Benjamin Ben-Hadad: Ralph Truman  Joseph, kinsman to Jesus: Haydn Jones   Simeon, kinsman to Jesus: Wilfrid Carter  Baruch the Zealot: Francis de Wolff  Baruch’s Wife: Vivienne Chatterton  Gestas: John Laurie  Dysmas: Russell Napier  Simon of Cyrene: Rodney Dias  Proclus, a Roman Centurion: Trevor Martin  Roman soldier: Bruce Beeby  Roman soldier: Harvey Hall  Joseph of Arimathea: Howieson Culff  Calaphas, High Priest of Israel: Heron Carvic  Salome, mother to James and John: Henzie Raeburn  Mary Cleophas: Molly Rankin  Balthazar, King of Ethiopia: Paul Danqdah  Melchior/ A Zealot: Michael Kilgarriff  Casper: James Dale   Claudia Procula, wife to Pilate: Mary Law Pontius Pilate, Governor of Judaea: Alec Clunes Philip: Rolf Lefebvre Thomas Didymus/ Father: Philip Leaver  Mother: Wynne Clark  Miriam, child: Elizabeth Proud  Isaac, child/a slave boy: Daniel Rose  Hannah: Hester Paton-Brown James Bar-Zebedee: John Glen  Andrew Bar-Jonah: John Boxer  Hezekiah, secretary/ Roman Soldier: John Baker  Annas, father-in-law to Caiaphas: Edward Atienza  Pontius Pilate, Governor of Judaea: Alec Clunes  Claudia Procula: Mary Law  Captain Elihu: Keith Alexander  Eunice, a Syro-Phoenician: Elizabeth Morgan  Cleophas: Harry Hutchinson  Portress at the High Priest’s House: Miriam Margolyes   Zillah, her daughter: Jo Manning-Wilson  Issacher, servant: Hugh Dickson  Susannah, mother to the Bride groom: Betty Baskcomb  Rebecca, friend to Susannah: Gladys Spencer/ Janet Burnell  Other cast: Ian Frost, Janette Richer, Nan Marriott-Watson, Janette Richer, Peter Marinker, Raf de la Torre, James Thomason, John Forrest, Michael Goldie  First broadcast BBC Home Service 19th, 26th Jan, 2nd, 9th , 16th, 23rd Feb, 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 28th, 30th March 1975   Read more

he Prophet is a book of 26 prose poetry fables written in English by the Lebanese-American poet and writer Kahlil Gibran. It was originally published in 1923 by Alfred A. Knopf. It is Gibran's best known work. The Prophet has been translated into over 100 different languages, making it one of the most translated books in history, as well as one of the best selling books of all time. It has never been out of print. Read more

The Prophet is a book of 26 prose poetry fables written in English by the Lebanese-American poet and writer Kahlil Gibran. It was originally published in 1923 by Alfred A. Knopf. It is Gibran's best known work.The Prophet has been translated into over 100 different languages, making it one of the most translated books in history, as well as one of the best selling books of all time. It has never been out of print.Directed & Produced by Edward Karam. Read more

T. S. Eliot's most famous drama, a retelling of the murder of the archbishop of CanterburyMurder in the Cathedral, written for the Canterbury Festival in 1935, was one of T. S. Eliot’s first dramatic achievements, and it remains one of the great plays of the century. It takes as its subject matter the martyrdom of Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, depicting the events that led to his assassination, in his own cathedral church, by the knights of Henry II in 1170. Like Greek drama, the play’s theme and form are rooted in religion, ritual purgation and renewal, and it was this return to the earliest sources of drama that brought poetry triumphantly back to the English stage at the time."The theatre is enriched by this poetic play of grave beauty and momentous decision." —The New York Times  Read more

Love is "one of the greatest dramas of human existence," writes Pope John Paul II. In this illuminating three-act play--here in the only English translation authorized by the Vatican--he explores relationships between men and women, the joys--and the pain--of love and marriage. The action unfolds in two settings at once: a street in a small town, outside the local jeweler's shop (people go to buy their wedding rings there), and the mysterious inner landscape of personal hopes and fears, loves and longings. Each act focuses on a different couple: the first happily planning their wedding, the second long-married and unhappy, the third about to marry but full of doubts. Writing with power and understanding about a love that survives the grave, a love that has withered and died, a love budding out of complexes and insecurities, the Pope addresses such fundamental human concerns as: What does it mean to fall in love? When do we know that a love is real--and can it last? If it dies, how do we go on living--and loving again? There are no easy answers, and there is no happy ending--such is the nature of men and women, and such is the nature of love--but there is hope, if we only acknowledge our need and accept the risks of a deep and lasting commitment. This is a play full of wisdom on a subject of great relevance to all, and it provides a special insight into the thoughts of the man who, like no other, has captured the imagination of people of all faiths throughout the world. The Jeweler's Shop has been made into a full-length movie now available on video. Karol Wojtyla--Pope John Paul II--has long been involved with the theater. As a student of literature, then priest, bishop and archbishop, he acted, directed, wrote dramatic criticism, made a Polish translation of Sophocles' Oedipus Rex, and has authored six plays. Read more

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At age 17, I decided to leave the polygamous cult I was born and raised in to embark on my journey to freedom. My story follows this journey from the beginning, stopping along the way to explain the culture in a way that has never been done, to the end where I finally find healing and begin to develop a sense of normalcy after my trauma. Read more

“Flawless… A work of singular distinction, one for which the word ‘remark­able’ is an understatement. Arbery is a greatly talented writer who has given us a drama as exciting and challenging—nay, daring—as any new play I’ve ever reviewed.” —Terry Teachout, Wall Street Journal Finalist for the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Drama Night. Wyoming. Four young conservatives have gathered to toast the newly inducted pres­ident of their tiny Catholic college. Their reunion spirals into spiritual chaos and clashing generational politics, becoming less a celebration than a vicious fight to be understood. On a dark night, in the middle of America, Will Arbery’s haunting play speaks to the heart of a country at war with itself. Read more

First single volume edition of this bold version of a classic by Sarah KaneSarah Kane's radical reworking of Seneca's classical tragedy of incest and unrequited lust. Phaedra's Love is a bold and provocative revisioning of the story of Phaedra's obsessive and destructive love of her son Hippolytus and his violent punishment by Theseus.Kane's achievement is to have humanised the antics of the pounding royals. Her sulphurous dialgoue is full of reeking toughness' Evening Standard'Sarah Kane's writing is both daring and accomplished' Time Out'Pure theatre or rather impure theatre: dirty, alarming, dangerous' Observer'delivered with punch and laced with black humour' Financial Times Read more

Two gems of literary history - long out of print for English readers - are available once again! The early rare plays of Pope John Paul II (Karol Wojtyla) include "Our God's Brother" and "Radiation of Fatherhood."This long-awaited edition is the result of contracts with both the Vatican and the estate of the original translator approved by St. John Paul II himself for the English version.Anyone striving to understand the origins of St. John Paul II’s ideas about the human person should read these two plays. They present the beauty of the creation of God, “made in His image,” made to become more through human action as we journey towards that destiny we’re all created for. Book includes commentary by Dr. Kenneth Schmitz which gives context for these plays within the wider framework of St. John Paul II’s entire Personalistic philosophy.If you are of the JP2 generation, you will once again remember the smile and voice of our formative Vicar of Christ. If you are not, meet him here in his most raw, youthful, and yet piercing wisdom. Read more

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Two gems of literary history - long out of print for English readers - are available once again! The early rare plays of Pope John Paul II (Karol Wojtyla) include "Our God's Brother" and "Radiation of Fatherhood."This long-awaited edition is the result of contracts with both the Vatican and the estate of the original translator approved by St. John Paul II himself for the English version.Anyone striving to understand the origins of St. John Paul II’s ideas about the human person should read these two plays. They present the beauty of the creation of God, “made in His image,” made to become more through human action as we journey towards that destiny we’re all created for. Book includes commentary by Dr. Kenneth Schmitz which gives context for these plays within the wider framework of St. John Paul II’s entire Personalistic philosophy.If you are of the JP2 generation, you will once again remember the smile and voice of our formative Vicar of Christ. If you are not, meet him here in his most raw, youthful, and yet piercing wisdom. Read more

The Thomas Nelson KJV Pew Bible has long been a trusted and durable Bible for use in churches and various worship settings. This edition is published in large KJV Comfort Print type, which was designed exclusively for Thomas Nelson to be the most readable at any size.The classic King James Version, one of the most influential and beautiful works of art in the English language, continues to be the standard translation for numerous churches and millions of Christians. This bestselling Bible translation has helped inspire, encourage, and strengthen people from all walks of life.Invite your eyes to linger and engage God’s Word with new, easy-to-read Comfort Print® KJV Bibles from Thomas Nelson. Blending modern technology with old-world craftsmanship, Comfort Print® KJV Bibles are designed with exclusive fonts, reflecting the beautiful and timeless character of the King James translation, to enhance your scripture reading experience.Bullet points:Words of Christ in red help you quickly identify Jesus’ teachings and statementsMiracles and parables of Jesus call out important events during Jesus’ earthly ministryFull color maps show the layout of Israel and other biblical locations for better contextEasy-to-read 9.2-point KJV Comfort Print Read more

Considered lurid and shocking by mid-19th-century standards, Wuthering Heights was initially thought to be such a publishing risk that its author, Emily Brontë, was asked to pay some of the publication costs.Wuthering Heights is a wild, passionate story of the intense and almost demonic love between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, a foundling adopted by Catherine’s father. After Mr Earnshaw’s death, Heathcliff is bullied and humiliated by Catherine’s brother Hindley and wrongly believing that his love for Catherine is not reciprocated, leaves Wuthering Heights, only to return years later as a wealthy and polished man. He proceeds to exact a terrible revenge for his former miseries. The action of the story is chaotic and unremittingly violent, but the accomplished handling of a complex structure, the evocative descriptions of the lonely moorland setting and the poetic grandeur of vision combine to make this unique novel a masterpiece of English literature.A fiend of a book — an incredible monster... The action is laid in hell, — only it seems places and people have English names there. —Dante Gabriel RossettiA monument of the most striking genius that nineteenth-century womanhood has given us. —Clement ShorterThe greatest work of fiction by any man or woman Europe has produced to date. —Anthony LudoviciThere is no “I” in ‘Wuthering Heights’. There are no governesses. There are no employers. There is love, but it is not the love of men and women. Emily was inspired by some more general conception. The impulse which urged her to create was not her own suffering or her own injuries. She looked out upon a world cleft into gigantic disorder and felt within her the power to unite it in a book. —Virginia Woolf Read more

Here's a collection of humorous, down-to-earth plays that bring a fresh perspective to the Christmas story through such creative devices as imagining the thoughts and feelings of fringe characters (like an innkeeper or a servant to one of the magi) or by updating the story with contemporary settings and characters. No Stable Too Small offers a variety of practical material for any situation, ranging from shorter plays with small casts and lines that can be easily mastered by younger children to more elaborate pieces with sophisticated themes for older children and adults. And they're ideal for use with today's young people -- the dialogue reflects the way they really talk, yet never detracts from the biblical message.These flexible scenes offer a mix of speaking parts for all age groups, from preschool through adult, and are especially valuable for small congregations that lack the resources to mount large-scale productions. No sets are required, and only simple costumes and minimal props are needed. The plays can be performed by smaller churches with as few as 8-10 cast members, or parts can be easily divided to accommodate groups as large as 25-30. And with a running time of approximately 20-25 minutes each, it's easy to fit them within a Christmas Eve or Advent Sunday worship service. Some of the charming presentations include: * Love Finds a Way* It Wasn't the Hilton, You Know* Christmas Eve at Angel School* Because God Said So, That's Why* No Small Parts* ""Unto Us a Child Is Born""... Next on Omar* Miracles? No Problem!...and eight more!Lois Anne DeLong is currently a freelance writer and editor in Bay Shore, New York. She previously served 25 years in public relations, publishing, and marketing for the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. A graduate of New York University, DeLong is an active member of Brentwood Presbyterian Church in Brentwood, New York.Barbara Anne Antonucci was born and raised in Brentwood, New York, and is a lifelong member of Brentwood Presbyterian Church. A graduate of St. Joseph's College, Antonucci now resides in Monroe, North Carolina. Read more

Christian theatre has rich roots, from ancient Hebrew dramas to medieval plays, but where does it fit in today's media-saturated society?Performing the Sacred is a fascinating dialogue between a theologian and theatre artist, offering the first full-scale exploration of theatre and theology. The authors illuminate the importance of live performance in a virtual world, of preserving the ancient art form of storytelling by becoming the story. Theologically, theatre reflects Christianity's central doctrines--incarnation, community, and presence--enhancing the human creative experience and simultaneously engaging viewers on multiple levels.This Engaging Culture series title will be a key volume for those interested in theatre as well as drama practitioners, worship leaders, and culture makers. Read more