In short, this excellent edition is not only a practical handbook on As You Like It; it is also a demonstration of the play's power as a cultural prism which colourfully displays humanity's muddle of evolving values.
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This book is just as advertised. The “plot” (which even used in the loosest sense is a stretch) centers on, what else, a bunny trying to commit suicide. Comedian and now-author Andy Riley displays his twisted sense of humor by aptly illustrating the countless ways a rabbit might successfully take his own life.
The architectural designs of Batty Langley greatly influenced England's Gothic Revival movement in the second half of the eighteenth century. This volume (beautifully engraved by his brother Thomas), which completely reproduces the author's most famous and influential work, displays columns, entablatures, windows, mantels, pavilions, and a host of other architectural features.
This is an ideal book for teachers, parents and keen kids! Children will enjoy making the paper plate angels, angel biscuits and pop-up cards, not to mention the mobiles. Adults may want to try the ice candle displays - perhaps light Santa's way on Christmas Eve? There is plenty to keep everyone busy in the run up to Christmas so if your family enjoys making things then this is the book for you!
"The book contains commonsense ideas and suggestions that are plainly written and wonderfully illustrated." -- National Science Teachers Perfect for children who find science--especially science projects--daunting, "Painless Science Projects" offers chapters on collecting and organizing data, giving oral presentations, and building displays, plus helpful checklists on topics ranging from safety to seeking expert help.