Ancient Greek tragedy has been an inspiration to Western culture, but the way it was first performed has long remained in question. In The Theatricality of Greek Tragedy, Graham Ley provides an illuminating discussion of key issues relating to the use of the playing space and the nature of the chorus, offering a distinctive impression of the performance of Greek tragedy in the fifth century BCE. Drawing on evidence from the surviving texts of tragedies by Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, Ley explains how scenes with actors were played in the open ground of the orchestra, often considered as exclusively the dancing place of the chorus. In reviewing what is known of the music and dance of Greek antiquity, Ley goes on to show that in the original productions the experience of the chorus-expressed in song and dance and in interaction with the characters-remained a vital characteristic in the performance of tragedy.Combining detailed analysis with broader reflections about the nature of ancient Greek tragedy as an art form, this volume-supplemented with a series of illustrative drawings and diagrams-will be a necessary addition to the bookshelf of anyone interested in literature, theater, or classical studies.

Why did America invade IraqWhy do nations choose to fight certain wars and not othersHow do we bring ourselves to believe that the sacrifice of our troops is acceptableFor most, the answers to these questions are tied to struggles for power or resources and the machinations of particular interest groups. Philip Smith argues that this realist answer to the age-old "why war?" question is insufficient. Instead, Smith suggests that every war has its roots in the ways we tell and interpret stories.Comprised of case studies of the War in Iraq, the Gulf War, and the Suez Crisis, Why Wardecodes the cultural logic of the narratives that justify military action. Each nation, Smith argues, makes use of binary codes-good and evil, sacred and profane, rational and irrational, to name a few. These codes, in the hands of political leaders, activists, and the media, are deployed within four different types of narratives-mundane, tragic, romantic, or apocalyptic. With this cultural system, Smith is able to radically recast our "war stories" and show how nations can have vastly different understandings of crises as each identifies the relevant protagonists and antagonists, objects of struggle, and threats and dangers.The large-scale sacrifice of human lives necessary in modern war, according to Smith, requires an apocalyptic vision of world events. In the case of the War in Iraq, for example, he argues that the United States and Britain replicated a narrative of impending global doom from the Gulf War. But in their apocalyptic account they mistakenly made the now seemingly toothless Saddam Hussein once again a symbol of evil by writing him into the story alongside al Qaeda, resulting in the war's contestation in the United States, Britain, and abroad.Offering an innovative approach to understanding how major wars are packaged, sold, and understood, Why Warwill be applauded by anyone with an interest in military history, political science, cultural studies, and communication.

As recent stories in the news have shown, maintaining the integrity of the food supply is of critical importance to the consumer. Thousands of Americans die each year from food-borne illnesses, and millions more get sick. Tremendous strides have been made to reduce the incidence of food-borne diseases originating from animal-derived foods, but food safety and food-borne pathogens continue to remain problematic throughout the world. Food-safety scientists from around the nation continue to conduct groundbreaking research not only to understand causative factors in food-borne pathogen prevalence but to develop novel intervention strategies for limiting contamination in all phases of food animal production. The twenty-four essays in this book highlight research efforts of researchers from the tristate Food Safety Consortium established in 1988 by Congress as a research alliance of food-safety scientists at the University of Arkansas, Iowa State University, and Kansas State University. Members of the consortium conduct research through an annual grant approved by Congress and administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Its mission is to conduct extensive investigation into all areas of poultry, beef, and pork meat production, from the farm to the consumer's table. In addition to the consortium researchers, collaborative university researchers, government officials, and industry personnel provide timely reviews of their latest findings with regard to five significant subject areas: preharvest food-borne pathogen ecology and intervention strategies, postharvest food-borne pathogen ecology, rapid methods and detection strategies for food-borne pathogens, antibiotics and antimicrobials in food safety, and emerging issues in food safety. Progress in these research areas provides opportunities to further enhance protection of animal-derived foods from farm to fork.

The book is an easy-to-follow guide with clear instructions on various mobile forensic techniques. The chapters and the topics within are structured for a smooth learning curve, which will swiftly empower you to master mobile forensics. If you are a budding forensic analyst, consultant, engineer, or a forensic professional wanting to expand your skillset, this is the book for you. The book will also be beneficial to those with an interest in mobile forensics or wanting to find data lost on mobile devices. It will be helpful to be familiar with forensics in general but no prior experience is required to follow this book.

In the legends, the Four saved the world from war and poverty. These incredible men walked the lands, seeking an audience with the ruler of each nation. They demanded that mankind focus its efforts on education, trade and culture. No longer would the people face starvation and terror. This commandment was enforced with displays of miraculous power. After all, it is difficult to argue with the Gods. Once finished, the Four left with a promise: If ever your people fall back into darkness, then we shall return. Now, over five centuries later, Sarene grows tired of her village life. Suffocated by the confines of her surroundings and the overbearing protection of her family, she yearns to have an adventure of her own. But the world outside is not as tranquil as it seems. And Sarene is already in danger...

The incomparable Oscar Wilde has delighted audiences for many, many years, and now you can enjoy his writing in its entirety on your eReading device. This is the COMPLETE WORKS of the great literary giant with bonus texts. (Current version: 5) Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our vast range of titles. * annotated with introductions to the plays, novel and other texts * features many images relating to Wilde, his life and works * illustrated with images of how the books first appeared, giving your kindle a taste of the Victorian texts * ALL of the plays, with excellent formatting * BOTH Wilde’s original French version of 'Salome' and Lord Douglas' (his lover) translation in English - available in no other digital collection * two rare unfinished plays * ALL of the short stories with the original beautiful illustrations * BOTH versions of 'Dorian Gray' – the original magazine version and the first book version with extra chapters, all with separate contents tables * the COMPLETE poetry, with special Chronological and Alphabetical contents tables – find that special poem quickly! * Every non-fiction essay – even the rare ones Wilde wrote in prison * the rare erotic novel ‘Teleny’ attributed to Wilde, but now classed as apocryphal – judge for yourself – did Wilde have a hand in writing this rare text? * ALL of the short stories and short story collections * boasts three biographical works exploring Wilde's life, including the famous two volume OSCAR WILDE, HIS LIFE AND CONFESSIONS by FRANK HARRIS * scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres * features the complete and unabridged version of DE PROFUNDIS, often missed out of collections * UPDATED with more images, improved formatting, introductions and structuring Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse our other titles CONTENTS The Plays VERA THE DUCHESS OF PADUA LADY WINDERMERE’S FAN A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE SALOM? SALOM? (English Version) AN IDEAL HUSBAND THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST LA SAINTE COURTISANE A FLORENTINE TRAGEDY The Poetry LIST OF POEMS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER LIST OF POEMS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER The Novel THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY THE ORIGINAL 13 CHAPTER VERSION THE REVISED 20 CHAPTER VERSION The Short Stories THE PORTRAIT OF MR. W. H. THE HAPPY PRINCE AND OTHER TALES A HOUSE OF POMEGRANATES LORD ARTHUR SAVILE’S CRIME AND OTHER STORIES The Non-Fiction THE DECAY OF LYING PEN, PENCIL AND POISON - A STUDY IN GREEN THE CRITIC AS ARTIST THE TRUTH OF MASKS THE RISE OF HISTORICAL CRITICISM THE ENGLISH RENAISSANCE OF ART HOUSE DECORATION ART AND THE HANDICRAFTSMAN LECTURE TO ART STUDENTS LONDON MODELS POEMS IN PROSE THE SOUL OF MAN UNDER SOCIALISM PHRASES AND PHILOSOPHIES FOR THE USE OF THE YOUNG A FEW MAXIMS FOR THE INSTRUCTION OF THE OVER-EDUCATED DE PROFUNDIS OSCAR WILDE’S LETTER TO ROBERT BROWNING PERSONAL IMPRESSIONS OF AMERICA THE DECORATIVE ARTS THE HOUSE BEAUTIFUL THE TRUTH OF MASKS The Journalism LIST OF ARTICLES AND REVIEWS Apocrypha TELENY The Biographies OSCAR WILDE, HIS LIFE AND CONFESSIONS by Frank Harris MEMORIES OF OSCAR WILDE by G. Bernard Shaw OSCAR WILDE: AN IDLER’S IMPRESSION by Edgar Saltus Visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse our range of bestselling titles.

Dickens' great friend and fellow novelist deserves a place in the digital library of all lovers of fine literature. This is the COMPLETE WORKS of Wilkie Collins. Why buy any other digital version, which will have texts missing? This is the only eBook available with every novel, every short story - even the very rare ones ? published play, non-fiction text and much, much more! Now you can truly own all of Collins' works on your eReader, and all in ONE well-organised file. (Current version: 4) Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our vast range of titles. Features: * brief but informative introductions to the novels and other texts * images of how the books first appeared, giving your eReader a taste of the original Victorian texts * ALL 23 novels and EACH with its own contents table - you won't get lost in this eBook! * bonus illustrations in the Dickensian novel "Hide and Seek" and the gothic novel "The Dead Secret" * Includes Collins' rare unfinished novel 'Blind Love', often missed out of collections * ALL of the short stories, with excellent formatting * the collaborative texts with Dickens are provided in their complete state * even INCLUDES Collins' complete non-fiction, including his biography of his father - a very rare text * ALL of the published plays - many available nowhere else in digital format * SPECIAL BONUS text of John Forster's biography of Dickens - explore the great man's amazing life and his many connections to Wilkie Collins * many beautiful images related to Collins, his life and works * rare non-fiction articles from Dickens' magazine 'Household Words' * UPDATED with the biographical work WILKIE COLLINS' CHARMS by Olive Logan, his close friend * scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres The eBook also includes a front no-nonsense table of contents to allow easy navigation around Collins' immense oeuvre. Welcome to hours upon hours upon hours of reading one of literature's greatest novelists! CONTENTS The Novels ANTONINA BASIL HIDE AND SEEK THE DEAD SECRET A ROGUE'S LIFE THE WOMAN IN WHITE NO NAME ARMADALE THE MOONSTONE MAN AND WIFE POOR MISS FINCH THE NEW MAGDALEN THE LAW AND THE LADY THE TWO DESTINIES THE FALLEN LEAVES JEZEBELíS DAUGHTER THE BLACK ROBE HEART AND SCIENCE "I SAY NO" THE EVIL GENIUS GUILTY RIVER THE LEGACY OF CAIN BLIND LOVE The Novellas and Shorter Fiction MR WRAY'S CASH BOX THE OSTLER AFTER THE DARK A HOUSE TO LET THE HAUNTED HOUSE THE GHOST IN THE CUPBOARD ROOM THE QUEEN OF HEARTS MY MISCELLANIES NO THOROUGHFARE MISS OR MRS? and many more! The Plays NO NAME THE FROZEN DEEP NO THOROUGHFARE BLACK AND WHITE NO NAME: THE WOMAN IN WHITE THE NEW MAGDALEN MISS GWILT THE MOONSTONE The Non-Fiction MEMOIRS OF THE LIFE OF WILLIAM COLLINS RAMBLES BEYOND RAILWAYS A PICTORIAL TOUR TO ST. GEORGE BOSHERVILLE. and many more! The Biographies WILKIE COLLINSí CHARMS BY OLIVE LOGAN THE LIFE OF CHARLES DICKENS BY J. FORSTER

Alexandre Dumas is a paramount literary figure, whose monumental historical novels have entertained readers across the world. This amazing eBook offers readers the largest collection ever compiled of Dumas’ work in English translation. (Version 2) * concise introductions to the novels and other works * images of how the novels first appeared, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * 34 novels in English and each with a contents table * many rare novels appearing for the first time in digital print, like ACT?, THE NEAPOLITAN LOVERS, CAPTAIN PAUL and many more * special series tables for the Musketeer works and other novel cycles * many of the novels are fully illustrated, including THE THREE MUSKETEERS * features non-fiction works, including the complete CELEBRATED CRIMES series * packed full of images relating to Dumas’ life, works, places and film adaptations * includes the biographical work DUMAS’ PARIS by Francis Miltoun * scholarly ordering of texts in chronological order and literary genres, allowing easy navigation around Dumas’ immense oeuvre * UPDATED with three rare novels: JANE, CROP-EARED JACQUOT and THE BALL OF SNOW, all appearing for the first time in digital print Please note: a complete works of Dumas in English is not possible due to size restrictions, copyright restrictions and some works having never been translated. However, we do ensure our customers that every possible major text is included, with many novels appearing here for the first time on eReaders. Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The d’Artagnan Romances Cycle des Valois Cycle Memoires d’un Medecin The Novels ACT? CAPTAIN PAUL CAPTAIN PAMPHILE OTHO THE ARCHER THE FENCING MASTER THE CONSPIRATORS GEORGES AMAURY THE THREE MUSKETEERS TWENTY YEARS AFTER THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO THE REGENT’S DAUGHTER MARGUERITE DE VALOIS THE CORSICAN BROTHERS THE CHEVALIER OF MAISON-ROUGE THE MARRIAGES OF P?RE OLIFUS CHICOT THE JESTER JOSEPH BALSAMO THE FORTY-FIVE GUARDSMEN THE VICOMTE DE BRAGELONNE THE QUEEN’S NECKLACE THE BLACK TULIP THE MOUTH OF HELL ANGE PITOU THE COMTESSE DE CHARNY CATHERINE BLUM THE COMPANIONS OF JEHU THE WOLF LEADER JANE CROP-EARED JACQUOT THE BALL OF SNOW THE NEAPOLITAN LOVERS ROBIN HOOD THE OUTLAW THE SON OF MONTE-CRISTO by Jules Lermina The Short Stories MONSIEUR DE CHAUVELIN’S WILL SOLANGE DELAPORTE’S LITTLE PRESENTS The Non-Fiction CELEBRATED CRIMES THE JUNO THE SCOURGE OF NAPLES PRUSSIAN TERROR The Criticism Extract from ‘MEMORIES AND PORTRAITS’ by Robert Louis Stevenson Extract from ‘LETTERS TO DEAD AUTHORS’ by Andrew Lang Extract from ‘ESSAYS IN LITTLE’ by Andrew Lang Extract from ‘VIEWS AND REVIEWS’ by W. E. Henley The Biography DUMAS’ PARIS by Francis Miltoun Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles

In the continuing story of Anne Shirley, we find Anne Shirley married with six children. And we learn more about her new neighbor, the new Presbyterian minister John Meredith, as well as the interactions between Anne's and John Meredith's children. This book follows Anne from the age of 41 to 48.

The house of the title is a gloomy New England mansion, haunted since its construction by fraudulent dealings, accusations of witchcraft, and sudden death. The current resident, the dignified but desperately poor Hepzibah Pyncheon, opens a shop in a side room to support her brother Clifford, who is about to leave prison after serving thirty years for murder.

On Liberty is a philosophical work outlining Mill's ethical system of utilitarianism to society and the state. Mill attempts to establish standards for the relationship between authority and liberty. He emphasizes the importance of individuality which he conceived as a prerequisite to the higher pleasures.

Set during the Trojan War, the ten-year siege of the city of Troy by a coalition of Greek states, the Iliad tells of the battles and events during the weeks of a quarrel between King Agamemnon and the warrior Achilles.

Are you worried about how to pay for college?? Are admissions requirements dictating your family’s lives?? Are you concerned about your child’s job prospects after graduation? If any of these questions resonate with you, it’s time to consider college in Europe.?? As a mother confronted by these issues, Jennifer Viemont took it upon herself to meticulously research, personally visit, and carefully consider the alternatives in continental Europe. She found over 300 accredited universities offering high-quality bachelor’s degree programs taught entirely in English—no foreign language skills needed—for a fraction of what American schools charge. You’ll be amazed to find that, in many cases, the cost of earning an entire bachelor’s degree (including travel costs) is less than just one year’s fees at an American university.? College Beyond the States?details the top 13 European schools that offer: ·Reasonable tuition fees well below any US option ·Transparent and attainable admissions criteria ·An exceptional international student environment Informative, empowering, and hopeful, College Beyond the States?is an invaluable resource for both parents and students alike and offers an appealing way to opt out of a system that no longer works for most families.

A dialogue between a Young Man and an Old Man regarding the nature of man. It involves ideas of destiny and free will, as well as of psychological egoism. The Old Man asserts that the human being is merely a machine, and nothing more. The Young Man objects, and asks him to go into particulars and furnish his reasons for his position.

A king was once hunting in a great wood, and he hunted the game so eagerly that none of his courtiers could follow him. When evening came on he stood still and looked round him, and he saw that he had quite lost himself. He sought a way out, but could find none. Then he saw an old woman with a shaking head coming towards him; but she was a witch.

Partly autobiographical, the sketches describe Alcott's experience as a nurse during the Civil War. After substantial hardship in trying to obtain a spot, she travels through New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore en route to Washington D. C. Immediately after her arrival, she attends to the wounded from the Battle of Fredericksburg. Her first assignment is washing them before putting them to bed. She converses with the various wounded soldiers, including an Irishman and a Virginia blacksmith. The blacksmith's death in particular touches her deeply.

Credited with introducing the sonnet into English poetry, the lyrical poet Sir Thomas Wyatt was responsible for pioneering innovations in verse literature. The Delphi Poets Series offers readers the works of literature's finest poets, with superior formatting. This volume presents the complete works of Sir Thomas Wyatt, with beautiful illustrations and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Wyatt's life and works * Concise introductions to the poetry and other works * Excellent formatting of the poems, with line numbers – ideal for students * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the poetry * Easily locate the poems you want to read * Includes Wyatt's scarce letters - explore the poet's personal correspondence with his son, Thomas Cromwell and Henry VIII * Also includes Wyatt’s rare Oration, appearing here for the first time in digital print * Features two bonus biographies - discover Wyatt's literary life * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles Please also see our poetry collections of Sydney, Surrey and Spenser CONTENTS: The Poetry of Wyatt BRIEF INTRODUCTION: SIR THOMAS WYATT The Poems LIST OF POEMS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER LIST OF POEMS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER The Letters THE LETTERS OF SIR THOMAS WYATT The Oration SIR THOMAS WYATT’S DEFENCE The Biographies SIR THOMAS WYATT by Sidney Lee THE LIFE OF SIR THOMAS WYATT by Charles Cowden Clarke Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles

The complete playtext for use in schools and youth theatres. Imagine swapping places with a monster for the day. Ben has a BIG problem. His mum is acting grumpy, his best friend Vince has stolen his precious binoculars and his Dad is far, far away… Oh, and there’s a monster under his bed. But when Ben swaps places with the underbed monster, Ben’s life – and his school – is turned inside out and upside down. A funny and thrilling play for children about friendship and facing up to your fears. Suitable for young performers. WINNER OF THE WRITERS’ GUILD BEST CHILDREN’S PLAY AWARD

Ever wondered what to do in polite society if you find an insect in your food? Or how a gentleman should ask a lady to dance? And what on earth is the etiquette for smoking cigars? First published in 1860, Cecil B. Hartley's classic guide to gentlemanly behaviour is a veritable mine of information and indispensable advice for aspiring gentlemen. No matter if a man finds himself at a party, meeting someone new or travelling abroad, he has but to leaf through this book to learn how best to behave, and indeed how not to behave. And if he can find time between his numerous invitations to balls and hunting parties, he could benefit from a perusal of the sections on gentlemanly deportment and conversational technique. Not forgetting, of course, the all-important advice on how to treat ladies, surely an integral part of any true gentleman's training. Published here in a stunning edition alongside The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, this is the perfect gift for the would-be gentleman in your life. While it's an excellent volume for dipping into for hilarious nuggets of outdated advice, this guide also contains advice on all manner of topics, from beard-keeping to chivalry, that are just as relevant today as they were in Cecil B. Hartley's time. As he says himself: 'Once a gentleman always a gentleman' and be sure that you can so carry out the rule, that in your most careless, joyous moments, when freest from the restraints of etiquette, you can still be recognizable as a gentleman by every act, word, or look.

Ο Πατ?ρ Πα?λο? Γρηγορ?ου, μαζε?ει ποι?ματα που γρ?φτηκαν στο λεωφορε?ο για το Πανεπιστ?μιο ? σε στιγμ?? που στ?ρευαν τα δ?κρυα, και σε μικρ?? κεν?? στιγμ?? στοχασμο?....! ?λα, ?χασαν το δρ?μο του? και παρ?μειναν σε δι?φορα συρτ?ρια, φακ?λου? στον υπολογιστ?, διεσ?θησαν μετ? απ? format και λοιπ?? παρ?μοιε? καταστ?σει?! ?λα γενν?θηκαν σε μια ψυχ? που ?κουγε του? χτ?που? τη? καρδι?? τη? αλλ? και τι? φων?? τη? λογικ??, σε δι?φορε? περι?δου?. Στα παιδικ? χρ?νια, στην εφηβε?α, στι? σπουδ??, στο στρατ?, στι? φιλοσοφικ?? ανησυχ?ε?, στον ?ρωτα, στο γ?μο και στον κλ?ρο. ?λλα ευχ?ριστα, ?λλα ειρωνικ?, ?λλα επαναστατικ?, ?λλα δυσ?ρεστα και στεν?χωρα, ανακατεμ?να, ατ?κτω? ερριμμ?να, με σκοπ? να ταξιδε?ουν συνεχ?? τον αναγν?στη σε διαφορετικ? και ποικ?λα συναισθηματικ? επ?πεδα, μ?σα σε λ?γα λ?πτ? ? λιγε? ?ρε?. ?να γεμ?το βιβλ?ο!

The macabre plays of the Jacobean dramatist John Webster still retain the same raw power to shock audiences today, with his ‘The White Devil’ and ‘The Duchess of Malfi’ being widely recognised as masterpieces of seventeenth century theatre. For the first time in digital publishing, this comprehensive eBook presents Webster’s complete works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Webster’s life and works * Concise introductions to the plays and other texts * ALL 11 plays, with many rare texts * Also includes the rare spurious plays, first time in digital print * Images of how the books were first printed, giving your eReader a taste of the original Jacobean texts * Excellent formatting of the plays * Easily locate the scenes or acts you want to read with special contents tables * Includes Webster’s complete poetry and other works - spend hours exploring the author’s works * Special criticism section, with three essays evaluating Webster’s contribution to Jacobean literature * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Plays SIR THOMAS WYATT WESTWARD HO NORTHWARD HO THE WHITE DEVIL THE DUCHESS OF MALFI THE DEVIL’S LAW-CASE ANYTHING FOR A QUIET LIFE A CURE FOR A CUCKOLD MONUMENTS OF HONOUR THE FAIR MAID OF THE INN APPIUS AND VIRGINIA The Disputed Plays THE THRACIAN WONDER THE WEAKEST GOETH TO THE WALL The Other Works TO MY KIND FRIEND, MA. AN. MUNDY ODE PREFIXED TO STEPEHN HARRISON’S ‘ARCHES OF TRIUMPH’, 1604 INDUCTION AND ADDITIONS TO THE 3RD EDITION OF MARSTONS ‘THE MALCONTENT’, 1604 TO HIS BELOVED FRIEND, MASTER THOMAS HEYWOOD A MONUMENTAL COLUMN NEW CHARACTERS TO HIS INDUSTRIOUS FRIEND, MASTER HENRY COCKERAM VERSES ACCOMPANYING THE PORTRAIT ENGRAVING OF ‘THE PROGENY OF THE MOST RENOWNED PRINCE JAMES’ c.1633 The Criticism INTRODUCTION TO JOHN WEBSTER by William Hazlitt JOHN WEBSTER by Algernon Charles Swinburne THE THIRD DRAMATIC PERIOD by George Saintsbury Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles