Dramatic Problem Solving

This study analyzes how 20th- and 21st-century U.S. playwrights, belonging to various ethnic or religious groups, have used food in their dramatic works. The 16 chapters, each devoted to an individual play, show how Glaspell, O'Neill, Wilder, Odets, Kaufman, Miller, Williams, Shepard, Mamet, Wilson, Margulies, LaBute, Ruhl, Letts, Still, and Cho have used food in their plays and how food resonates with each one's artistic projects. The dramatic works covered are associated with passages extracted from 140 U.S. plays that depict comparable food-related scenes, and culinary investigations help characterize the authors' aesthetics.

A dramatic look at the diversity of contemporary youth activism in the world’s most populous region

Jake has fallen head over heels for Dandelion. The only problem? Dandelion is dead.

A fun and immersive crime-solving adventure for young super sleuths!Put your detective skills to the ultimate test in this crime-solving adventure.A thrilling mystery story with mini chapters containing an innovative mix of narrative text and a puzzle (called a 'Detectogram®') for the reader to solve and keep the mystery unravelling.Police Inspector Cross and her officers have been called out on a mysterious case. They've traced the notorious Dempsey Gang to a warehouse, but they've arrived too late! The gang have sped off into the distance with stolen bars of gold. All they've left behind are a few stray scraps of paper and a very noisy parrot, who seems to be squawking cryptic clues about where the gang went next. Now, it's up to the reader to crack the case, solving one Detectogram® at a time.Packed with a mix of 46 logic, visual and text-based puzzles. From clues to unravel, maps to navigate, suspects to examine and codes to crack, there’s plenty of fun and perplexing puzzles to be

Can you figure out Cluedunnit at Christmas? A perfect gift or stocking filler for mystery fans, Cluedle: The Case of Rudolph's Revenge is a fantastic, festive, interactive puzzle adventure story for code-cracking families and skillful young super sleuths. Calling all sleuths! The Case of Rudolph's Revenge is the fourth (and deluxe!) title in the Cluedle series of interactive narrative-mystery books for young readers, with 80 brain-busting puzzles across 12 cases (arranged thematically in order of the "12 days of Christmas"). Set in a remote mansion called Mistlehurst Hall, the reader--under the watchful eye of world-famous Private Investigator Hartigan Browne--must tackle 80 clever Christmas puzzles, each of which holds a clue to solving the larger mystery of where Sir Rudolph Hollygrove-Winterton hid the family ruby. Who poisoned Ruth Toppler? What does the mystery key unlock? Can anyone escape the curse? Packed full of codes to crack, evidence to evaluate, clues to unravel, and maps

The ultimate write-in Algebra 2 Workbook, with more than 130 exercises, plus step-by-step solutions, to give students all the extra practice they need to ace Algebra 2 class. Each chapter in this comprehensive workbook aligns with a chapter in the Algebra 2 study guide, providing students the opportunity to reinforce their Algebra 2 skills with extra in-depth practice. Each Workbook chapter begins with a brief recap of concepts and has 10-15 robust practice questions covering all the skills reviewed in each chapter. A variety of question types like solving equations, graphing functions, applying algebra skills to real world problems, and more, provide a broad assessment of student understanding. In the back of the book, an in-depth solutions section takes readers step-by-step through each problem, showing them how to get the right answer, and helping them check their work. More than a drill and kill workbook, it's a "how to" and "here's why" that can be used to supplement classroom ins

This Handbook puts Wilde the Icon into an expansive literary, cultural, and dramatic context. Its thirty-six contributors offer a readable guide to Wilde studies for the early twenty-first century. It

This mystery thriller by the Number One bestselling author of The Inheritance Games is a gripping story of high stakes, betrayal, and unpredictable twists. Perfect for fans of A Good Girls Guide to Murder. Any problem can be fixed for a price .. . When Tess Kendrick is sent to stay with her older sister in Washington D.C., she has no idea that Ivy is the capitol’s go-to “fixer,” a person who can make powerful people’s scandals disappear with a snap of her fingers.Tess never thought she and Ivy had much in common, but when she enrolls at the exclusive Hardwicke School, she soon finds herself thrust into the role of high school fixer, solving problems for the children of the D.C. elite. But secrets pile up as each sister lives a double life, and their worlds come crashing together when a scandal from the halls of Hardwicke reaches Capitol Hill.As the stakes turn deadly, Tess must uncover who’s behind the power play before she becomes a target herself. Don’t miss the sequel, Lessons in Po

一座古埃及方尖碑，如何從沙漠橫越大洋，最後豎立在紐約中央公園？從西元前1461年到19世紀，橫跨數千年的搬運任務幾乎成為災難。暢銷童書作家Dan Gutman，以五位孩子的視角，重現這場歷史與工程的奇蹟。From the author of the My Weird School books, an adventure story that spans centuries and continents. In Central Park, New York, stands Cleopatra's Needle. But what do you know about? Did you know that thousands of people worked in 1461 BCE to build it? Then hundreds more moved it, and erected it in Alexandria, where it stood for 3,000 years? So how did a monolith weighing over 200 tons get moved all the way to New York City--and in the 19th Century, no less? In this historical fiction account by bestselling author Dan Gutman, five kids who watched the Needle at each phase of its history recount the daring story of how something that seemed to be impossible -and that nearly ended in disaster--finally succeeded against all odds. Including photos, diagrams, and illustrations, this book will leave history lovers and fans of problem solving astounded at all that was accomplished. And best

A world where only some children receive Christmas presents.A tiny fairy dedicated to solving that big problem forever.One young heroine must trust her wings to carry her to the children who need her the most. There's just one catch-Carrie can't fly! Mocked by Percy with No Mercy and the Meanie Girls, Carrie believes her dream is out of reach . . . until Rudolph (yes, that Rudolph!) offers her hope.Will Carrie learn to fly by the stroke of twelve so that the sad, ungifted children will receive a magnificent Christmas surprise?More than just a story, this is a tale that weaves together the practical magic of self-belief, the value of turning negative thoughts into positive ones, and the importance of claiming one's power against the shadows of self-doubt.Young readers from ages four to eight and believers of all ages are invited to join Carrie in a holiday adventure that promises to leave Christmas on Earth forever transformed.Unlock Why, Oh Why, Can't Carrie Fly ? and turn all Doubting

本書集合了遊戲、解謎、故事與練習，帶領孩子在 Numberland 中快樂學習。從數數到 100，到加減法與數字模式，本書以簡單清晰的活動引導孩子，讓基礎數學概念自然內化於遊戲中。搭配生動的 Numberblocks 角色，讓孩子能邊玩邊學，增進對數值與運算的理解。同時還有漫畫風格的故事，改編自廣受喜愛的 CBeebies 節目，讓親子共讀時光更具互動性。這是一本兼具趣味與學習效果的作品，特別適合數學學習起步的孩子。Dive into Numberland and have fun with the Numberblocks!Packed with games, puzzles, problem-solving and stories, this colourful annual is brimming with number fun! The simple activities will introduce little learners to numbers up to 100 and help them to understand value, count in order, add and subtract, understand and complete number patterns, and develop key maths skills – all with the help of their Numberblock friends!Plus, enjoy story time together with more than comic-style stories, inspired by popular episodes from the BAFTA-winning CBeebies show.

Patterson’s greatest crime-solving team since the Women’s Murder Club is the Bird Sisters. Rhonda and Barbara 'Baby' Bird are half-sisters - and full partners in their Los Angeles detective agency. They agree on nothing.Rhonda, a former attorney, takes a by-the-book approach to solving crimes, while teenage Baby relies on her street smarts. But when they take a controversial case of a loner whose popular wife has gone missing, they’re accused of being PIs who can’t tell a client from a killer. The Bird sisters share a late father, but not much else…except their willingness to fight.Fight the system. Fight for the underdog. Fight for the truth.If they can stop fighting each other long enough to work together.

Three adventures starring clever, playful Fox in one big book! This trio of tales—Fox the Tiger, Fox Is Late, and Fox Has a Problem—from Corey R. Tabor’s acclaimed, Geisel Award–winning series are together in picture-book format for the first time ever. Get ready for Fox, Fox, and more Fox! The three funny stories in this picture book star Corey R. Tabor’s award-winning Fox along with his steadfast friends. Fox wishes he were a tiger! Tigers are big and fast and sneaky. So, Fox decides to become one. Fox is late! Follow him for a big surprise as he zooms along on his skateboard. Fox has a problem! Now all of Fox’s friends have problems, too. Can they work together to fix things before it’s too late? With engaging full-color art throughout, this is a terrific title for bedtime and story-time sharing.

The # 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING MURDLE SERIES presents an exciting new book of perplexing puzzle mysteries for young detectives'Immersive puzzle and mystery-solving fun' Woman & Home'If you're looking for a book that both entertains and challenges young minds, Murdle Junior is an excellent choice' Irish NewsFrom the internationally bestselling MURDLE series comes a new book of immersive puzzle- and mystery-solving fun for young detectives!Join four junior sleuths on their daring detective journeys deciphering codes, navigating maps and solving mazes to catch the dastardly culprits of fiendish crimes - and earn your own Murdle Junior badge.Race to the top echelons of a prestigious school to unravel The Case of the Missing Pencil, explore the secret passageways beneath The Mysterious Investigation Institute and crack the conundrum of The Deadly Silent Spy Organization that links them all. And more!With over forty mysteries featuring key suspects, locations, clues and more to enter i

Press-out the pieces and learn about emergency services with Let's Learn & Play! Emergency from Priddy Books. This fantastic novelty format is aimed at children aged three and over. Each of the illustrated pages is full of things for children to spot and look for as they learn about different people who help us from firefighters to police officers, coastguards and more. Packaged in a sturdy case with a magnetic fastening, there is a board book with die-cut spaces to fit in over 20 play pieces to complete the busy scenes. There are prompts on the page, as well as word labels to help children work out where to put the pieces which is a great way of encouraging hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills and problem solving. Each spread also includes simple fun facts about emergency services to inspire learning and different types of vehicles to find out about and encourage further discovery. This is a great gift as the pieces can be stored back in the clamshell and taken out and about.

Press-out the pieces and explore the world of dinosaurs with Let's Learn & Play! Dinosaurs from Priddy Books. This fantastic novelty format is aimed at children aged three and over. Each of the illustrated pages is full of things for children to spot and look for as they learn about different dinosaurs from the fearsome meat eaters to the unusual reptiles who lived under the sea and more. Packaged in a sturdy case with a magnetic fastening, there is a board book with die-cut spaces to fit in over 20 play pieces to complete the busy scenes. There are prompts on the page, as well as word labels to help children work out where to put the pieces which is a great way of encouraging hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills and problem solving. Each spread also includes simple fun facts about dinosaurs to inspire learning and encourage further discovery. This is a great gift as the pieces can be stored back in the clamshell and taken out and about. Perfect for entertaining on the plane or

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionFrom the author of the My Weird School books, an adventure story that spans centuries and continents. In Central Park, New York, stands Cleopatra's Needle. But what do you know about? Did you know that thousands of people worked in 1461 BCE to build it? Then hundreds more moved it, and erected it in Alexandria, where it stood for 3,000 years? So how did a monolith weighing over 200 tons get moved all the way to New York City--and in the 19th Century, no less? In this historical fiction account by bestselling author Dan Gutman, five kids who watched the Needle at each phase of its history recount the daring story of how something that seemed to be impossible -and that nearly ended in disaster--finally succeeded against all odds. Including photos, diagrams, and illustrations, this book will leave history lovers and fans of problem solving astounded at all that was accomplished. And best of all, it will leave middle grade readers feeling they'

Mermazing action-packed underwater adventures for young readers. Beautifully illustrated throughout and with a glittery cover! From the authors and illustrator of the bestselling Unicorn Academy series. Hidden deep beneath the waves is Mermaid Academy, a magical school where mermaids are paired with their very own dolphin and must discover their unique mermaid magic, with plenty of adventure along the way!Millie loves solving mysteries! So when the magical Sea Sphinx sets her a difficult riddle, Millie can't wait to get started.But when her puzzle solving leads her straight into a Mal Mer trap, she needs Storm and her friends to dive to the rescue!Mermaid Academy is the perfect series for 7+ readers who love magic and adventure. Look out for more titles! Isla and Bubble, Cora and Sparkle and Maya and Rainbow, Amber and Flash

A Geisel Honor-winning series!Gigi loves the Japan Day Festival! When Ojiji volunteers at the origami booth, Gigi can't wait to make a paper crane like Ojiji's. But folding paper is harder than it looks, and Gigi is disheartened when she sees her paper crane next to Ojiji's. Will Gigi give up or will she try her best? Author-illustrator Melissa Iwai's next installment in this I Can Read series encourages readers to try a new activity and to never give up.Gigi and Ojiji: Perfect Paper Cranes is a Level Three I Can Read book, which is geared toward kids who read on their own but still need a little help. The story contains several Japanese words, a glossary, and instructions on how to fold a paper puppy.Praise for Gigi and Ojiji: "Gigi crafts her Japanese American identity in this -enchanting early reader. The cuteness, inclusivity, and cross-cultural problem-solving represented will have young -readers coming back again and again. A must-buy." --School Library Journal (starred review)"T

Richard Wright's dramatic imagination guided the creation of his masterpieces Native Son and Black Boy and helped shape Wright's long-overlooked writing for theater and other performative mediums. Drawing on decades of research and interviews with Wright's family and Wright scholars, Bruce Allen Dick uncovers the theatrical influence on Wright's oeuvre--from his 1930s boxing journalism to his unpublished one-acts on returning Black GIs in WWII to his unproduced pageant honoring Vladimir Lenin. Wright maintained rewarding associations with playwrights, writers, and actors such as Langston Hughes, Theodore Ward, Paul Robeson, and Lillian Hellman, and took particular inspiration from French literary figures like Jean-Paul Sartre. Dick's analysis also illuminates Wright's direct involvement with theater and film, including the performative aspects of his travel writings; the Orson Welles-directed Native Son on Broadway; his acting debut in Native Son's first film version; and his play "Da

Poppy the puffer fish is going to a party. But Poppy has a problem -- parties make her nervous! This picture book series is perfect for fans of Elephant & Piggie!It's Baby Guppy's birthday, and the fish tank friends are having a party. There's just one problem -- parties make Poppy nervous. Poppy is worried she will wear the wrong hat or bring the wrong gift. And when Poppy gets nervous, she puffs up!When Poppy arrives, she discovers Baby Guppy has a problem, too. Can Poppy stay calm and help save the party?This adorable and hilarious picture book from two-time Geisel Honor recipient Jonathan Fenske teaches kids that being nervous is okay, and trying new things doesn't always have to be scary.