The Catch Colt

The Catch Colt

Author: Mary O'Hara

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Published: 1985

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9780064401579

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Based on the author's musical "The catch colt." Letty's parents refuse to allow her to marry a cowpuncher unless he can find out who his parents are.


Children's Plays from Favorite Stories

Children's Plays from Favorite Stories

Author: Sylvia E. Kamerman

Publisher:

Published: 1970

Total Pages: 600

ISBN-13:

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Fifty royalty-free plays for children in the lower and middle grades based on such folk and fairy tales as "Pandora's Box," "Rapunzel," "Snow White," and "The Soup Stone."


Critic's Choice

Critic's Choice

Author: Ira Levin

Publisher: Dramatists Play Service Inc

Published: 1962-10

Total Pages: 86

ISBN-13: 9780822202523

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THE STORY: The New York Times outlines: The hero is a drama critic...What is the most searching way to test this paragon's integrity? Have his wife write a play. A stinker, naturally...He heckles the little woman, tells her she won't finish the play,


The Death of Ivan Ilych

The Death of Ivan Ilych

Author: Leo Tolstoy

Publisher: Namaskar Books

Published: 2024-10-21

Total Pages: 67

ISBN-13:

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Step into the profound depths of human existence with Leo Tolstoy's poignant novella, ""The Death of Ivan Ilych."" This masterful work delves into the stark realities of life, death, and the search for meaning in a world filled with superficiality. As the narrative unfolds, follow the life of Ivan Ilych Golovin, a high-ranking judge who seemingly has it all: a successful career, a comfortable home, and a respectable family. But when faced with a terminal illness, Ivan is forced to confront the emptiness of his existence. Tolstoy's incisive prose unveils the haunting truth behind a life lived for societal approval. But here’s the question that will linger in your mind: What is the true measure of a life well-lived? Can we find authenticity in our choices, or are we merely playing roles defined by others? Explore the emotional landscape of Ivan’s final days, where the illusion of happiness shatters, revealing the profound truths about love, regret, and the inevitability of death. Tolstoy’s exploration of mortality invites readers to reflect on their own lives and the choices that define them. Are you ready to confront the realities of existence, where every decision shapes the legacy you leave behind? Engage with this timeless meditation on life and death, where every moment holds the weight of significance. This is not merely a story of death; it is a call to live authentically and embrace the depths of our humanity. Don't miss your chance to experience this literary gem. Purchase ""The Death of Ivan Ilych"" now, and embark on a transformative journey into the essence of life.


Henrietta the Eighth

Henrietta the Eighth

Author: Kurtz Gordon

Publisher: Dramatists Play Service, Inc.

Published: 1947

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9780822205128

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THE STORY: Adele, Wilma and Carol, daughters of Mrs. Claire Sutton, a widow who neglects her home for politics, are left to the care of their mother's private secretary. The girls always manage to change the status of the various secretaries to tha


Brainwashing: The Story of Men Who Defied It

Brainwashing: The Story of Men Who Defied It

Author: Edward Hunter

Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing

Published: 2016-10-27

Total Pages: 454

ISBN-13: 1787202291

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First published in 1956, this book by U.S. journalist and intelligence agent Edward Hunter comprises dramatic first-hand accounts from Korean War veterans who survived P.O.W. camps and Communist attempts to brainwash them. “The new word brainwashing entered our minds and dictionaries in a phenomenally short time. [...] The reason the word was picked up so quickly was that it was not just a clever synonym for something already known, but described a strategy that had yet no name. [...] The word came out of the sufferings of the Chinese people. Put under a terrifying combination of subtle and crude mental and physical pressures and tortures, they detected a pattern and called it brainwashing. [...] What they had undergone was more like witchcraft, with its incantations, trances, poisons, and potions, with a strange flair of science about it all, like a devil dancer in a tuxedo, carrying his magic brew in a test tube.” A true and terrible story of the men who endured and defied the most diabolical red torture—the war book you will never forget. “A fascinating document.”—Chicago Tribune