This book arose from commissioned research by the National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC) on the alignment and effectiveness of 'A Framework for Formation for Mission in Catholic Education' (NCEC, 2017). It articulates contemporary best practice, and traces the experience of the Catholic Church in pursuing formation as integral to mission. This book also reviews and reports on formation within the context of the Catholic school. Its research validates ‘The Framework’ in Catholic educ...

Taken from Charles Lamb's Tales From Shakespeare, this adaptation tells the vengeful story of Hamlet, the Prince of Denmark.

Twelfth Night is regarded as one of Shakespeare’s best loved plays and features heavily the themes of cross dressing and mistaken identity to great comic effect. Set in Illyria on the Adriatic sea it involves Lady Olivia who due to the bereavement of her father and brother will not entertain any suitors, not even Duke Orsino. The Duke sends an intermediary to try and woo her and chooses the boy Cesario who is actually Viola searching for her twin brother Sebastian. Much confusion and much ...

Romeo & Juliet is the ultimate tragic love story that has fuelled romance over generations and inspired numerous adaptations for stage, screen and beyond. The story of a feuding rivalry between two prestigious families in Verona the Montagues and the Capulets, ends in tragedy when a young member of each of these families fall in love. This narrative version was written by Mary & Charles Lamb

Taming Of The Shrew is one of Shakespeare’s early comedies that has not provided much mirth for many women who find the portrayal of its leading lady being tamed, belittling and offensive. However, it is nonetheless a popular play set in Verona where Petruchio marries Katherina who is subdued into being an obedient wife. This narrative version was written by Mary & Charles Lamb

Discover Shakespeare's best-loved plays with this fantastic, unabridged and downloadable audiobook edition of Charles and Mary Lamb's Tales from Shakespeare, read by Alan Cumming, Juliet Stevenson, Nigel Davenport and Andrew Sachs.A perfect introduction for all ages to the breadth and beauty of Shakespeare's work. Tales from Shakespeare has become a classic work in its own right. The tales bring vividly to life the power of Hamlet and Macbeth, th...

This selection of stories relates the many experiences and complexities of womanhood; sometimes joyful, sometimes sad but always enriching. With stories by Edith Wharton, Katherine Mansfield and Elizabeth Gaskell – it includes Ladies in Lavender by William J. Locke, the inspiration for the film of the same name starring Judi Dench and Maggie Smith.Narrated by Harriet Walter, a popular British actress whose movie and tv credits include Atonement, Star Wars: The ...

The Harvard Classics: Complete 51-Volume Collection offers an unparalleled exploration of the foundational texts that have shaped Western thought, literature, and science. This anthology encompasses a breathtaking array of genres and styles, ranging from the drama of Shakespeare and Sophocles to the philosophical treatises of Plato and Kant, and the insightful essays of Montaigne and Emerson. The collection is celebrated not only for its diversity but also for standout compilations that we...

A comprehensive, non-partisan account of the judicial proceedings spawned by the corruption of the 1919 World Series is badly needed. This book provides it. The narrative of events has been crafted from surviving fragments of the judicial record, contemporaneous newspaper accounts of the proceedings, museum archives and, occasionally, the literature of the Black Sox scandal. Preceding the account of judicial events are a brief overview of the baseball gambling problem, a summary of the 191...

John Henry Newman's pulpit at St Mary's, Oxford, was a powerhouse of religious innovation and reinvigoration in English religion through the 1830s and 1840s. This towering neogothic structure gave platform to preachers who conveyed a new imagination for the life of faith, and whose vision of belief provoked personal and societal awakenings. Today, we are in need once again of reimagining the challenges of our world, and the meaning of Christian faith, in ways that cut through the religious...

Taken from Charles Lamb's children's book 'Tales From Shakespeare', this adaptation tells the story of Macbeth.

This book addresses the critical need for sustainable, effective leadership support in Catholic education through the practice of accompaniment. It presents a research-informed framework of four key capabilities: Presence, Relationships, Awareness, and Contemplation (PRAC), that support leaders' wellbeing and effectiveness while enhancing their capacity to advance mission in Catholic schools. Drawing from empirical research on educational leadership and integrating Catholic theological per...