(Applause Books). Combine Kafka's eerie vision with a soulless world run by computers and the result is this comic nightmare of a play. Strand's play revolving around a bug in the system premiered at the Actor's Theatre in Louisville Humana Festival, and has been produced by other theatres across the country.

A concise and contemporary guide designed to orient and inform readers about the people, politics, and places of Nuristan. Topics covered include: the people (tribes, language, culture, history, etc.); the provincial government and how it functions; the economy and development activities; and key leaders and big issues. Also included inside are a number of useful tables, maps, contact information, and other resources. For bulk orders, please visit the publisher's website (www.idsinternational.net).