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Durban Dialogues, Then and Now
Durban Dialogues, Then and Now
Ashwin Singh
¥40.79
With a foreword by director Ralph Lawson and introduction by Pranav Joshipura, Associate Professor of English, Mahila College, Gandhinagar, India. A follow-up anthology of three hard-hitting plays to Singh’s successful drama anthology Durban Dialogues, Indian Voice (2013) which is now studied internationally. The plays selected, namely Into the Grey, Shooting and Swing cover topics such as social activism, the death of a friend and discrimination in sport. Described through Singh’s satirical lens, these thought-provoking plays bring us up to date with the challenges of life in post-Apartheid South Africa. They focus particularly on people of Indian origin and their relationships with other South African communities and chart the loss of ideals in the dream of the Rainbow nation. Into the Grey: A harrowing drama depicting the twenty-nine year association between two Durban activists who battle a variety of challenges as their country stumbles towards a bleak future. Shooting: A one-man play about the unchanging paradigm in Durban’s small town communities in the early years of democracy as a football prodigy’s dream is brutally shattered. Swing: A two-hander about the relationship between a mixed-race Durban tennis player and her father/coach as they confront many obstacles in a society which undervalues the girl-child.
Split/Mixed
Split/Mixed
Ery Nzaramba
¥40.79
A dual language edition in English and French. The genocide in Rwanda shocked the world. Back then, Ery Nzaramba was only a teenager and his family’s escape to Europe turned him into a “survivor”. How should he now respond to questions about who he is and where he comes from? In this autobiographical one-man play, performed to acclaim on the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the author journeys back to his Rwandan childhood. With the help of a cassette player, he brings to life nearly a dozen characters, exploring memories of kinship, cultural attitudes and personal identity. Both funny and poignant, the play highlights not only the intolerance that can breed violence and war but also the importance of power and privilege in the struggle for survival. Le génocide au Rwanda a choqué le monde. ? l'époque, Ery Nzaramba était un adolescent. Après que sa famille se fut échappé en Europe, il est devenu un ?survivant?. Désormais, que doit-il répondre à des questions sur qui il est et d'où il vient? Dans ce one-man show autobiographique, salué par la critique lors de sa présentation au Festival d'?dimbourg, l'auteur retourne vers son enfance au Rwanda. Accompagné d'un lecteur cassette, il donne vie à une bonne douzaine de personnages, explorant souvenirs de famille et d'affinités, attitudes culturelles et identité. ? la fois poignante et pleine d'humour, la pièce met en lumière non seulement l'intolérance qui peut engendrer violence et guerre, mais aussi l'importance du privilège dans la lutte pour la survie.
The Samurai Warrior: The Golden Age of Japan’s Elite Warriors 1560–1615
The Samurai Warrior: The Golden Age of Japan’s Elite Warriors 1560–1615
Ben Hubbard
¥81.67
During Japan’s Warring States period, centuries of strife had left the country divided and leaderless. Those who filled the power vacuum were the daimyo, warlords who ruled over the clans and provinces of Japan. Serving their daimyo, the samurai were the ultimate warriors at a time when military prowess won out over hereditary power and position. The nature of warfare itself changed—romantic ideas of mounted duels and battlefield decorum became as rare as aristocratic samurai leaders. Marching in to replace them were the common foot soldiers, the ashigaru , armed with pikes and matchlock rifles. The Samurai Warrior examines the fighting men of this key period in Japanese history. Divided into six chapters, the book describes the unification under the Tokugawa bakufu , the major battles of the era, the weapons and armour used, the social structure of Japanese society, myths about the samurai, and finally the decline of the samurai amidst the modernization of the Meiji period. Including more than 200 photographs, illustrations, paintings, and maps, The Samurai Warrior is a colourful, accessible study of Japan’s famous but often misunderstood warrior elite.
Fall of the Reich: D-Day, Arnhem, Bulge and Berlin
Fall of the Reich: D-Day, Arnhem, Bulge and Berlin
Duncan Anderson, Lloyd Clark
¥40.79
Campaigns of World War II: Fall of the Reich is a military history of the Western European campaign from D-Day in June 1944 to the fall of Berlin in May 1945. Beginning with the Allied preparations for what would become Operation Overlord, from the initial discussions of Roosevelt and Churchill, to the deliberations and plans of Marshall and Brooke, and the subsequent appointment of commanders like Eisenhower, Montgomery and Ramsay, the book covers in detail the landings on the Normandy coast. Combining tactical coverage of events such as the severe fighting at Omaha and Pegasus Bridge, the Canadian success on Juno beach, and the 21st Panzer Division's aborted counterattack, with reporting of the reactions of Hitler and Rommel to the landings, the book provides an explanation of why the Allied advance ran out of steam, and a description of their struggle to escape the bocage hedgerows of Normandy. The US-led breakout in late July 1944 released Bradley and Patton's forces into the heart of France, and the liberation of Paris followed swiftly. A crumbling German defence led to Allied overconfidence and the resultant 'bridge too far' at Arnhem, but as the Allies approached the Rhine and the German border, resistance quickly stiffened. Hitler's last gamble, the attack through the Ardennes known as the Battle of the Bulge, brought temporary panic to the Allied ranks, but heroic stands at Bastogne and elsewhere, coupled with a German acute lack of petrol and the weather clearing to allow Allied aircraft to operate again, led to the defeat of the last Wehrmacht attack in the west. The final year of the war saw the Allies advancing as occupying forces into the heart of Germany, adopting Eisenhower's broad front strategy. Finally the book examines why the decision was made to allow the Red Army to occupy Berlin and remain on the western bank of the Elbe river. Part of a five-volume series on the Second World War written by prominent military historians, Fall of the Reich is a masterful account of the 1944–45 campaign in Western Europe that describes both the action on the front line and the decisions made behind the scenes that decided the fate of Nazi Germany.
Hydroponics: The Complete Guide To Hydroponics For Beginners
Hydroponics: The Complete Guide To Hydroponics For Beginners
Nancy Ross
¥7.66
DISCOVER THE TIPS YOU NEED TO START YOUR OWN HYDROPONICS GARDEN!!! Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... BENEFITS OF HYDROPONICSCHOOSING YOUR HYDROPONICS SYSTEMPLANT NUTRITIONFINDING THE RIGHT LIGHTINGGROWING YOUR PLANTSMAKING ROOM FOR THE HYDROPONICS ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? SYSTEMTIPS TO PREVENT ISSUESMUCH, MUCH, MORE!
Stress Relieving Mandala+Zentangle Designs: A Printable and Mindfulness Adult Co
Stress Relieving Mandala+Zentangle Designs: A Printable and Mindfulness Adult Co
Shannon Hamilton
¥32.62
Stress Relieving Mandala+Zentangle Designs: A Printable and Mindfulness Adult Coloring Book
The Way of the Rose
The Way of the Rose
Noel Dignity
¥0.01
The Way of the Rose
En las hojas que de pronto me sobraron
En las hojas que de pronto me sobraron
Piereh Antoni
¥0.01
En las hojas que de pronto me sobraron
As saudades que te oculto
As saudades que te oculto
Daniel Marques
¥0.01
As saudades que te oculto
Ineffable
Ineffable
Karan Raj Beghi
¥46.68
Ineffable
The Gill People of Outerborough Queens: A Radio Play
The Gill People of Outerborough Queens: A Radio Play
Ronald Micci
¥32.29
The Gill People of Outerborough Queens: A Radio Play
The Arbor: A Play in Seven Scenes
The Arbor: A Play in Seven Scenes
Ronald Micci
¥32.29
The Arbor: A Play in Seven Scenes
Peter Lely: 55 Drawings & Studies
Peter Lely: 55 Drawings & Studies
Raya Yotova
¥9.48
Peter Lely: 55 Drawings & Studies
Songs of the Spirit: Hitherto Unpublished Poems and a Few Old Favorites
Songs of the Spirit: Hitherto Unpublished Poems and a Few Old Favorites
A. B Simpson
¥12.18
Songs of the Spirit: Hitherto Unpublished Poems and a Few Old Favorites
Perfect Nemesis: A Play
Perfect Nemesis: A Play
Chijioke Chikwesiri
¥32.62
Perfect Nemesis: A Play
The Divine Comedy
The Divine Comedy
Dante Alighieri
¥16.27
The Divine Comedy
A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night's Dream
William Shakespeare
¥8.09
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Poems
Poems
Victor Hugo
¥8.09
Poems
Manchester City in Pictures
Manchester City in Pictures
Jessica Derby
¥24.44
Manchester City in Pictures
Othello
Othello
William Shakespeare
¥24.44
Othello
The Royal Book of Oz by Ruth Plumly Thompson by L. Frank Baum - Delphi Classics
The Royal Book of Oz by Ruth Plumly Thompson by L. Frank Baum - Delphi Classics
L. Frank Baum
¥8.09
This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘The Royal Book of Oz by Ruth Plumly Thompson by L. Frank Baum - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of L. Frank Baum’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Baum includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily. eBook features: * The complete unabridged text of ‘The Royal Book of Oz by Ruth Plumly Thompson by L. Frank Baum - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)’ * Beautifully illustrated with images related to Baum’s works * Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook * Excellent formatting of the text Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles