Combining a wide-ranging historical overview with liberal quotation from classic and rare texts, Palmer traces the evolution of theatrical lighting design, its equipment, techniques and dramaturgy. His book shows the variety of light's uses and effects and demonstrates its key role in making aesthetic, intellectual and emotional impact.
Literacy and the Bilingual Learner explores the literacy development of bilingual learners in London (UK) schools and colleges through a series of vignettes and case studies of learners and their educational experiences.
Analysing a wide range of extracts from key works of British fiction from the Eighteenth to the Twenty-First Century, William Hutchings lucidly demonstrates how close reading can enhance appreciation of detail and illuminate whole novels.
The majority of journalism graduates find themselves working in local settings at some point during their careers; this book will equip them with an excellent understanding of the field today, and will also provide rich theoretical insights for students and scholars who are investigating the role and future of local journalism in a digital world.
The Lord s Prayer is arguably the most important prayer in Christianity. Hammerling s thorough and ground-breaking examination of these works reveals that early authors enthusiastically expounded upon its power and mystery, claiming that the prayer uttered by Christ belonged at the core of Christian ritual and beliefs.