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Planning a school or amateur Shakespeare production? The best way to experience the plays is to perform them, but getting started can be a challenge: The complete plays are too long and complex, while scene selections or simplified language are too limited. "The 30-Minute Shakespeare" is a new series of abridgements that tell the "story" of each play from start to finish while keeping the beauty of Shakespeare's language intact. Specific stage directions...

A comedy of magic and fantasy featuring the unforgettable Puck.

Believed to have been written between 1596 and 1598, William Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice" is considered by some critics as one of his "problem plays." The controversy over the work stems from its portrayal of the character Shylock, a rich Jewish moneylender. The stereotypical depiction of Jews as avaricious usurers was common to the drama of the Elizabethan period. The story centers on the love of Bassanio, a young Venetian nobleman, who...

The skies over ancient Rome blaze with terrifying portents, and soothsayers warn Julius Caesar of approaching doom. As conspiracy swirls through the city, Shakespeare explores the deep repercussions of political murder on the human heart. The classic tale of duplicity and murder is masterfully performed by an all-star, all American cast.

Slow cooker fans love their devices because they are easy to use and allow home cooks to buy affordable cuts of meat that become fall-off-the-bone tender. The challenge is finding well-tested recipes, and that's where best-selling author Stephanie O'Dea comes in. In addition, O'Dea has made numerous national morning show appearances, including on Good Morning America. Fans have been clamoring for a new cookbook, and this one ties directly to her website...

Perhaps the most influential food writer of his day, Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin's gastronomic essays are founding documents in the food-writing genre. This great classic of gastronomy is a witty and authoritative compendium on the art of dining, and it has never been out of print since first publication in 1825. The philosophy of Epicurus stands behind every page, and the simplest meal satisfied Brillat-Savarin, as long as it was executed with...

Your One-Stop, One-Pan Shop to Becoming a Cast Iron Genius! Let's face it. If your kitchen had just one pan, one single tool to accomplish any cooking concoction of which you dare to dream, it should be a pretty awesome one, right? The one true pan to rule them all-it should be a cast iron skillet! Cast iron cookware is a proven hero, never goes out of style, and cannot be destroyed, despite how you feel about yourself as a home cook. Here Howie...

¿Sabes lo que sucede cuando la ciencia y el amor por la comida y la cocina se unen? Aquí encontrarás la respuesta. Este libro único te ayudará a crear muchos momentos extraordinarios compartidos con tus seres queridos, ya que eres un nuevo héroe de la cocina. Cocinar en casa es más fácil de lo que puedes imaginar y también es más saludable y más barato. Si eres nuevo en Sous Vide y te preguntas por dónde empezar, esta colección de recetas...

For their first major book since the trailblazing Zahav, Michael Solomonov and Steven Cook go straight to the food of the people-the great dishes that are the soul of Israeli cuisine. Usually served from tiny eateries, hole-in-the-wall restaurants, or market stalls, these specialties have passed from father to son or mother to daughter for generations. To find the best versions, the authors scoured bustling cities like Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Haifa,...

If you think steering clear of dairy means giving up your favorite dishes, you're in for a delicious surprise. In Lévana Cooks Dairy-Free!, respected restaurateur, chef, and cooking instructor Lévana Kirschenbaum offers a collection of creative and luscious recipes, made with natural dairy alternatives such as soy, rice, oat, almond, and coconut milks-all significantly leaner than their fatty dairy counterparts. Addressing the needs of the lactose-intolerant...