David Wood is a celebrated British playwright, recognized as 'the national children's dramatist.' His prolific career encompasses over sixty original plays for young audiences, performed internationally. He is also a masterful adapter of beloved literary works for the stage, bringing stories by authors like Roald Dahl and Dick King-Smith to life. Wood's writing is characterized by its playful spirit, wit, and profound understanding of childhood, making him a pivotal figure in contemporary children's theatre. His influential work on writing for children is also widely studied.
Cinderella is tired of a life of chores, but everything changes when her fairy godmother turns up. Just as she meets her perfect prince, though, the clock chimes twelve and she has to run. Will this hilarious retelling of the traditional fairytale, as a play by the nation's dramatist David Wood,... číst celé
Mutating Physical Boundaries
The book explores the impact of collective habits on the environment, highlighting how seemingly reasonable individual behaviors contribute to ecological crises. It advocates for a philosophical approach that reevaluates our relationship with the Earth, encouraging readers to envision and adopt alternative lifestyles that prioritize ecological sustainability. Through this perspective, it aims to inspire a reconceptualization of how we inhabit the planet.
"Classic adventure for the modern reader!"A vanished island of horrors.An ancient artifact that can change the course of the past.An urban legend come to life.A perilous expedition into the jungle.A dangerous game where the stakes are life and death.LEGENDS is a collection of four short stories and a novella from the Dane Maddock universe. It includes URBAN LEGEND, AZTLAN, PHANTOM ISLAND, DARK ENTRY, and VENOM!
The transformation of Ontario from a forested landscape to agricultural land was driven primarily by the settlers' efforts following the American Revolution and the War of 1812. The influx of around 10,000 Loyalists marked the beginning of this shift, leading to a diverse agricultural environment by the mid-19th century. David Wood highlights how this dramatic change not only reshaped the region's economy but also significantly impacted its ecosystem, affecting various life forms from large herbivores to microscopic organisms.
When Jake Crowley rescues Rose Black from assailants on the streets of London, the two find themselves embroiled in a mystery that could cost them their lives. People are dying, and all the victims have one thing in common with Rose: a birthmark in the shape of an eagle.
When Babe is won by Farmer Hogget at the fair, an extraordinary friendship begins. With the help of his new mother, the old dog Fly, Babe fast learns the herding instinct. When the day of the Grand Challenge Sheep-dog Trials dawns, the whole farm waits to see if Babe will become a sheep-pig hero.
It’s Carnaval season in Rio de Janeiro, but Dane Maddock and the crew of Sea Foam aren’t in town to party. They’re chasing the rumor of an ancient Roman shipwreck in the murky waters of Guanabara Bay, a rumor that, if true, will rewrite the history of the Americas. What they find instead will cast new light on one of the strangest murder mysteries of the 20th century, and thrust Maddock and his friends into the midst of a diabolical plot to destroy the Church. DESTINATION: RIO is the first in a new series of stand-alone novellas by prolific action-adventure novelist Sean Ellis, and featuring the characters from David Wood’s bestselling Dane Maddock Adventures. Each new story in the DESTINATION: ADVENTURE series will transport Dane, Bones and the crew of Sea Foam to an exotic and exciting locale, where treasure, mystery, and adventure await!
David Wood, a prominent philosopher and professor at Vanderbilt University, has contributed significantly to the fields of environmental philosophy and ethics through his extensive writings, including eighteen books. His works explore complex themes such as deconstruction, the relationships among living beings, and ethical considerations in a post-Heideggerian context. Additionally, he is an earth-artist and leads Yellow Bird Artscape in Tennessee, blending his philosophical insights with creative expression in nature.