Four superlative stage adaptations by contemporary playwrights, giving bold new interpretations of classic novels
This volume, relaunching the Frontline Intelligence series, contains stage adaptations by contemporary dramatists of well-known, well-loved classics. Included are Jane Austen's "Emma" by Michael Fry, John Cleland's "The Life and Times of Fanny Hill" by April De Angelis, Charles Dickens's "Great Expectations" by John Clifford and George Eliot's "The Mill on the Floss" by Helen Edmundson. The introduction by Michael Fry discusses the issue of adapting classics in...
Four superlative stage adaptations by contemporary playwrights, giving bold new interpretations of classic novels
Although Adam Smith, the father of modern economics, died over 200 years ago, his presence is still felt in many areas of contemporary economics. In this volume, some of the world's leading economists pay tribute to Smith's continuing importance. The contributors, including 10 Nobel Laureates, consider themes as diverse as Smith's use of data, his attitude to human capital and his views on economic policy. They also reflect upon the current state of economics, assessing the extent to which it measures up to the benchmark established by its founder.
Although Adam Smith, the father of modern economics, died over 200 years ago, his presence is still felt in many areas of contemporary economics. In t...
The emergence of a significant new partnership involving Canada, Japan, and the United States has been largely ignored by students of international relations and Canadian foreign policy. This collection, written by scholars and policymakers from the countries involved, explores the evolving alliance and illustrates its growing strength in a collective global leadership.
The papers examine the three market-oriented democracies in their changing roles toward each other and show how they have moved beyond their separate, special, bilateral relationships into a dynamic three-way...
The emergence of a significant new partnership involving Canada, Japan, and the United States has been largely ignored by students of international...
The emergence of a significant new partnership involving Canada, Japan, and the United States has been largely ignored by students of international relations and Canadian foreign policy. This collection, written by scholars and policymakers from the countries involved, explores the evolving alliance and illustrates its growing strength in a collective global leadership.
The papers examine the three market-oriented democracies in their changing roles toward each other and show how they have moved beyond their separate, special, bilateral relationships into a dynamic three-way...
The emergence of a significant new partnership involving Canada, Japan, and the United States has been largely ignored by students of international...
Human neurological and neuromuscular disorders caused by nucleotide expansion are the focus of growing interest of practicing physicians and of interested biomedical researchers. This volume represents a comprehensive and up-to-date description of many of the better-studied disorders. The authors discuss molecular, clinical and pathological aspects of the diseases as well as our current understanding of their underlying mechanisms.
Human neurological and neuromuscular disorders caused by nucleotide expansion are the focus of growing interest of practicing physicians and of int...
Human neurological and neuromuscular disorders caused by nucleotide expansion are the focus of growing interest of practicing physicians and of interested biomedical researchers. This volume represents a comprehensive and up-to-date description of many of the better-studied disorders. The authors discuss molecular, clinical and pathological aspects of the diseases as well as our current understanding of their underlying mechanisms.
Human neurological and neuromuscular disorders caused by nucleotide expansion are the focus of growing interest of practicing physicians and of int...
""Like good reporters, Mike Fry and T Lewis have revealed to us at last what lies just beyond those well-groomed hedges.""-Jim Cox, producer of the upcoming "Over the Hedge" movie
RJ, the mischievous raccoon, and Verne, his philosophical turtle pal, don't have time to be inconvenienced by the suburban sprawl that's washed up against their woodland home. They're in too big a hurry to embrace it and make it their own. They fly-fish for hot dogs, set up bleachers to watch big-screen TV, and sip virgin Banana Boomerangs while soaking in a Jell-O-filled hot tub. And if the joie de pirating...
""Like good reporters, Mike Fry and T Lewis have revealed to us at last what lies just beyond those well-groomed hedges.""-Jim Cox, producer of the...
