Villainous Company

Villainous Company
Author: Victor L Cahn
Publisher: Broadway Play Publishing
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2018-06-20
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 9780881457773

"A three-character drama that keeps you guessing...the lingering pauses which punctuates the tersely written dialogue lends an extra soupçon of suspense and even some unspoken sexual tension ... [Mr Cahn] neatly resolves the play with a double cross (or perhaps even a triple cross) of a conclusion that ties up his agreeable little caper with a nifty bow." The New York Times "VILLAINOUS COMPANY offers a teasing glimpse into a brightly lit shadow-world, where three smart, strong, bad girls perform--without a cop, a man, or a righteous authority figure in sight--a slow-dance of deceit, betrayal, and glossy illusion." Asbury Park Press "Unexpected twists, surprising character revelations, and an all-woman cast is part of the fun watching VILLAINOUS COMPANY... This is a diverting and mysterious tale where everything and everyone is not quite what they seem to be, which is part of the point and definitely most of the fun... The three actresses each hold their own and have a strong grasp of the complicated characters that they are playing--always more than meets the eye. I suspect the playwright is having some fun here with our traditional ideas and expectations about class and power, sex and gender roles. The subtext of the play's often witty dialogue seems to be determining who is the more and the less powerful player in any given exchange. Characters take hold of, enjoy, and give away that power as more of the mystery, and more and more of the twists are revealed to us. Because this is an all-female cast, those power dynamics are less obvious and a lot more interesting than we might usually imagine or expect. And that provides a fresher take on a class theater trope." Tri City News "Often funny and unendingly intriguing, it feels like an Alfred Hitchcock thriller." Theatermania

Maximillian Villainous

Maximillian Villainous
Author: Margaret Chiu Greanias
Publisher: Running Press Kids
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2018-08-28
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0762462981

For anyone who loved Leonardo, the Terrible Monster, this is a humorous and important book about learning to follow your heart and proving that kindness can outweigh villainy any day. Maximillian Villainous is a monster who doesn't have the heart to be a villain. His famous family pulls pranks on the likes of Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy, and Max spends his time undoing them. So when he brings home a bunny to be his sidekick, Max's disapproving mother hatches a plan. She challenges Max and the bunny to become a devious duo; otherwise . . . the bunny hops. If they want to stay together, Max and the bunny have no choice but to go against their nature. They blunder into villainy with comical effect until Max discovers that embracing his good heart may just be the key to pulling off the most devious deed of all and winning his family's acceptance. Delightfully fun and irreverent, Maximillian Villainous is an empowering story about embracing one's true self and finding acceptance. Up and coming illustrator Lesley Breen Withrow brings the characters to life with bold and colorful illustrations in a style reminiscent of Richard Scarry.

The Villainous Stage

The Villainous Stage
Author: Marvin Lachman
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2014-11-19
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1476618755

Live theatre was once the main entertainment medium in the United States and the United Kingdom. The preeminent dramatists and actors of the day wrote and performed in numerous plays in which crime was a major plot element. This remains true today, especially with the longest-running shows such as The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables and Sweeney Todd. While hundreds of books have been published about crime fiction in film and on television, the topic of stage mysteries has been largely unexplored. Covering productions from the 18th century to the 2013-2014 theatre season, this is the first history of crime plays according to subject matter. More than 20 categories are identified, including whodunits, comic mysteries, courtroom dramas, musicals, crook plays, social issues, Sherlock Holmes, and Agatha Christie. Nearly 900 plays are described, including the reactions of critics and audiences.

Villainous

Villainous
Author: Matthew Cody
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2014-08-26
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0385754914

“A fantastic story, thrillingly told. This book has a superpower—you can’t put it down.” —Jonathan Stroud, author of the bestselling Bartimaeus Trilogy The truth about the Super children—who have real powers like flight and super strength—is finally exposed, and the town of Noble’s Green has created a special boarding school for its superpowered children. That’s where all Daniel’s friends are headed, while he—regular kid that he is—is headed to summer school. But all is not well at the Academy for the Extraordinarily Gifted. A clique of popular kids (led by a pair of sinister twins) has taken over the school, and once again, it’s powerless Daniel who may be able to stop them. To do so, he will have to turn to his sworn enemy, the Shroud, for help.

Figures of Speech

Figures of Speech
Author: Arthur Quinn
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 101
Release: 1995-11-01
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1136784985

Writing is not like chemical engineering. The figures of speech should not be learned the same way as the periodic table of elements. This is because figures of speech are not about hypothetical structures in things, but about real potentialities within language and within ourselves. The "figurings" of speech reveal the apparently limitless plastic

Second Tetralogy In Plain and Simple English

Second Tetralogy In Plain and Simple English
Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher: BookCaps Study Guides
Total Pages: 1215
Release: 2013-08-26
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 1621076784

The second tetralogy is collected here in one giant anthology. If you've always wanted to read Shakespeare's histories, but have a hard time with the language, this modern English adaptation will help you; the original translation is also included. This anthology includes the following plays: Richard II Henry IV, Part 1 Henry IV, Part 2 Henry V We all need refreshers every now and then. Whether you are a student trying to cram for that big final, or someone just trying to understand a book more, BookCaps can help. We are a small, but growing company, and are adding titles every month.

Histories of Shakespeare in Plain and Simple English (a Modern Translation and the Original Version)

Histories of Shakespeare in Plain and Simple English (a Modern Translation and the Original Version)
Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher: BookCaps Study Guides
Total Pages: 1897
Release: 2013-03-13
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 162107529X

Shakespeare is the most critically acclaimed playright of all time. So why is he so hard to understand? This massive anthology of Shakespeare's Histories will give you a new appreciation of William Shakespeare by putting each of his history plays in plain and simple English. Included in this anthology: King John Richard II Henry IV, Part 1 Henry IV, Part 2 Henry V Henry VI, Part 1 Henry VI, Part 2 Henry VI, Part Richard III Henry VIII The original text is also presented in the book, along with a comparable version of both text. The books may also be purchased separately. We all need refreshers every now and then. Whether you are a student trying to cram for that big final, or someone just trying to understand a book more, BookCaps can help. We are a small, but growing company, and are adding titles every month.

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare In Plain and Simple English

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare In Plain and Simple English
Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher: BookCaps Study Guides
Total Pages: 9643
Release: 2013-08-30
Genre: Drama
ISBN: 1621076385

If you’ve always wanted to read Shakespeare, but are intimidated by the older language, then this is the perfect edition for you! Every single Shakespeare play is included in this massive anthology! Each play contains the original language with modern language underneath!