Monday, March 2, 2009

New Arrivals

The following important titles have been added today:

1. Thorpe, Edgar & Thorpe, Showick: Basic Vocabulary

Review: This book is useful for Competitive Examinations like the NDA, CDS, SSC, Graduate, SSC Matric, Bank Probationary Exams, MBA etc. It is a comprehensive package for all-round improvement of the vocabulary and presents effective methodology to build upon the existing level of proficiency of the students. Contains collection of vocabulary based questions from different entrance exams.

2. Stanton, Sarah & Banham, Martin: Cambridge Paperback Guide to Theatre. 1996.

Review: Compact version of the masterly & celebrated guide to theatre. Quick reference to over 3000 entries on:

I. The world's most famous playwrights,actors,directors, designers.
II. The grand sweep of theatere through the ages.
III. the vivacity of popular theatre like musiclal comedy & halls, magic, mime etc.
IV.stage lighting, theatre design, sound,costume.
V.topics such as rituals,play,comedy,naturalism,parody and
VI. the traditions of drama in Africa, Asia, Middle East and Latin America.

3.Khatri & Arora: Thunder on Stage: A Study of Girish Karnad's Plays.

Review: Collection of 22 scholarly papers. Highlights different facets concerning themes and techniques of Karnad's plays and inner dramatic landscapes. These papers make in-depth study of Yayati, Tughlaq, Hayavadana, Bali, Naga Mandala, Tale-Danda, The Fire & The Rain etc.

4. Word Power Made Easy.

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