Provides a panorama of performance from the imported touring companies nad fledgling local elitist groups of the 1920s and 1930s, to the birth of the Little Theatre Movement during the war years; from the small, ambitious groups of the 1950s and 1960s to the thriving commercial roots theatre of the twenty-first century.

The Story of the Jamaican People is the first general history of Jamaica to be written in almost 40 years. It differs significantly from earlier "imperial" histories which have been written from the perspective of the coloniser and which have relegated Jamaicans to an inferior and passive role. In this book, the authors offer a new interpretation of Jamaica's history. The central theme is the long struggle of the African-Jamaican against subjugation, injustice, economic deprivation and the fight for full freedom. Sherlock and Bennett recount the epic resistance to slavery; from the acts of...

The NQTeachers Survival Guide is a step-by-step manual on how to face the induction year which, for many primary and secondary teachers can be the most challenging of their career. It aims to smooth the teachers paths through a daunting list of tasks so that they persevere until the end of the year, pass with flying colours and confidently go on to enjoy satisfying and successful careers. It is written in a jargon-free language and packed with practical tips on how to cope with every issue from starting off on the right foot to establishing constructive relationships with pupils, colleagues,...

Every child should be able to enjoy the fun of reading and writing poetry. This inspirational book gets them going. Teaching children to write great poetry is a gift of a book - written by a teacher, with many successful years of teaching children to enjoy writing poetry, for teachers. It's packed with great ideas to get creative juices flowing. Metaphors, similes, alliteration, rhymes and onomatopoeia - they're all there - proving there's nothing like poetry for inspiring a love of literacy. The children learn to express their feelings towards the world around them. From the joyful daftness...

Suitable for children aged 3 to 7, 'Henry the Explorer' is an exciting fantasy tale about a little boy who builds his own helicopter and flies off on an adventure with surprising results. It is beautifully illustrated with detailed, colourful pictures to thrill and excite children. The pictures provide wonderful conversation pieces to extend children's vocabulary and stimulate their imagination and curiosity about the world of animals, birds and plants. The story is ideal both for parents to read to children, and for beginning readers to practice. There is repetition to reinforce new sight...