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The Empty Space

by Peter Brook ...

'I can take any empty space and call it a bare stage.'Peter Brook's seminal book, an acknowledged classic of theatre writing, sets out many of the ideas about theatre which informed his lifelong work as a theatre director, from his iconic 'white box' production of A Midsummer Night's Dream and his ground-breaking adaptation of The Mahabharata, to his work at the International Centre for Theatre ... Read more

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'I can take any empty space and call it a bare stage.'Peter Brook's seminal book, an acknowledged classic of theatre writing, sets out many of the ideas about theatre which informed his lifelong work as a theatre director, from his iconic 'white box' production of A Midsummer Night's Dream and his ground-breaking adaptation of The Mahabharata, to his work at the International Centre for Theatre
... Read more
Duncan Sandys and the Informal Politics of Britain’s Late Decolonisation

by Peter Brooke ...

Series series History (R0)
This book throws new light on the impact of informal ‘old boy’ networks on British decolonisation. Duncan Sandys was one of the leading Conservative politicians of the middle decades of twentieth-century Britain. He was also a key figure in the Harold Macmillan’s ‘Winds of Change’ policy of decolonisation, serving as Secretary for the Colonies and Commonwealth Relations from 1960 to 1964. When he ... Read more

$62.99 USD

This book throws new light on the impact of informal ‘old boy’ networks on British decolonisation. Duncan Sandys was one of the leading Conservative politicians of the middle decades of twentieth-century Britain. He was also a key figure in the Harold Macmillan’s ‘Winds of Change’ policy of decolonisation, serving as Secretary for the Colonies and Commonwealth Relations from 1960 to 1964. When he
... Read more
Tip of the Tongue

Reflections on Language and Meaning

by Peter Brook ...

A thoughtful and deeply personal book by a master theatre-maker.In Tip of the Tongue, Peter Brook takes a charming, playful and wise look at topics such as the subtle, telling differences between French and English, and the many levels on which we can appreciate the works of Shakespeare. Brook also revisits his seminal concept of the 'empty space', considering how theatre – and the world – have ... Read more

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A thoughtful and deeply personal book by a master theatre-maker.In Tip of the Tongue, Peter Brook takes a charming, playful and wise look at topics such as the subtle, telling differences between French and English, and the many levels on which we can appreciate the works of Shakespeare. Brook also revisits his seminal concept of the 'empty space', considering how theatre – and the world – have
... Read more
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Debunked

Separate the Rational from the Irrational in Influential Conspiracy Theories

by Casey Lytle ...

Narrated by Peter Brook ...

Unabridged

5 hours 42 min

Head down the rabbit hole and feed your fascination for conspiracy and controversy. Conspiracy theories-they're influential and spread to sometimes irrational extremes. Why do people cling to conspiracy theories so powerfully? Is there a way to separate the possible from the impossible? Yes. Enter: Debunked.Conspiracy theories pop up surrounding every major national and global event-some are ... Read more

$14.00 USD

Head down the rabbit hole and feed your fascination for conspiracy and controversy. Conspiracy theories-they're influential and spread to sometimes irrational extremes. Why do people cling to conspiracy theories so powerfully? Is there a way to separate the possible from the impossible? Yes. Enter: Debunked.Conspiracy theories pop up surrounding every major national and global event-some are
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The Quality of Mercy

Reflections on Shakespeare

by Peter Brook ...

In The Quality of Mercy, one of the world's most revered theatre directors reflects on a fascinating variety of Shakespearean topics.In this sequence of essays, Peter Brook debates such questions as who was the man who wrote Shakespeare's plays, why Shakespeare is never out of date, and how actors should approach Shakespeare's verse. He also revisits some of the plays which he has directed with ... Read more

$15.19 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In The Quality of Mercy, one of the world's most revered theatre directors reflects on a fascinating variety of Shakespearean topics.In this sequence of essays, Peter Brook debates such questions as who was the man who wrote Shakespeare's plays, why Shakespeare is never out of date, and how actors should approach Shakespeare's verse. He also revisits some of the plays which he has directed with
... Read more
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Meeting With a Remarkable Man

by Peter Brook ...

Narrated by Michael Toms ...

Unabridged

57 min

Listen to an extraordinary and probing conversation with the renowned filmmaker, theater producer, and director of "Lord of the Flies," "Marat-Sade," and "Meetings with Remarkable Men," based on Gurdjieff's book of the same title. ... Read more

$0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Listen to an extraordinary and probing conversation with the renowned filmmaker, theater producer, and director of "Lord of the Flies," "Marat-Sade," and "Meetings with Remarkable Men," based on Gurdjieff's book of the same title.
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Curtain Call

by David Lemon ...

Narrated by Nancy Barrett, Peter Brooke, Sheila Steafel ...

Series series Dark Shadows
Unabridged

1 hour 12 min

Former mind reader Leticia Faye thought her music hall days were behind her - but charismatic preacher Joshua King has other ideas. With little persuasion, Leticia becomes part of King’s act; magic mixed with a rabble-rousing call for revolution.Leticia enjoys the limelight, but is soon plagued by glimpses of a terrifying future. Is King’s ‘gospel’ all it seems to be? And what ‘role’ does he ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Former mind reader Leticia Faye thought her music hall days were behind her - but charismatic preacher Joshua King has other ideas. With little persuasion, Leticia becomes part of King’s act; magic mixed with a rabble-rousing call for revolution.Leticia enjoys the limelight, but is soon plagued by glimpses of a terrifying future. Is King’s ‘gospel’ all it seems to be? And what ‘role’ does he
... Read more
Playing by Ear

Reflections on Sound and Music

by Peter Brook ...

'Listen!'In this collection of new essays, the world-renowned director Peter Brook offers unique and personal insights into sound and music – from the surprising impact of Broadway musicals on his famous Midsummer Night's Dream, to the allure of applause, and on to the ultimate empty space: silence.It is studded throughout with episodes from the author's own life and career in opera, theatre and ... Read more

$15.19 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

'Listen!'In this collection of new essays, the world-renowned director Peter Brook offers unique and personal insights into sound and music – from the surprising impact of Broadway musicals on his famous Midsummer Night's Dream, to the allure of applause, and on to the ultimate empty space: silence.It is studded throughout with episodes from the author's own life and career in opera, theatre and
... Read more
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Entrepreneur's Journey, The

8 Steps from Inspiration to Global Impact

by Alon Braun ...

Narrated by Peter Brook ...

Unabridged

4 hours 20 min

Transform your inspiration into global impactThe Entrepreneur’s Journey presents a practical, high-leverage framework that helps entrepreneurs focus on the eight fundamental factors that drive business growth. This indispensable blueprint for your journey takes you through the entire process, from inspired idea to making an impact. Read this book to:Discover where you are in the unfolding story of ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Transform your inspiration into global impactThe Entrepreneur’s Journey presents a practical, high-leverage framework that helps entrepreneurs focus on the eight fundamental factors that drive business growth. This indispensable blueprint for your journey takes you through the entire process, from inspired idea to making an impact. Read this book to:Discover where you are in the unfolding story of
... Read more
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Sedona, Psychic Energy Vortexes

True Stories of Healing and Transformation from One of the Worlds Most Powerful Energy Centers

by Dick Sutphen ...

Narrated by Peter Brooke ...

Unabridged

6 hours 38 min

*'Sedona, Arizona - a place of awesome beauty and an extraordinary energy that is felt by every person wandering through its red-rock canyons. The first time I saw Sedona, in 1969, I knew this was a special place, not only because of its magnificent beauty but because of an undeniable spiritual vibration emanating throughout the area. Over the years I've become convinced, through my own ... Read more

$15.00 USD

Also available as: eBook

*'Sedona, Arizona - a place of awesome beauty and an extraordinary energy that is felt by every person wandering through its red-rock canyons. The first time I saw Sedona, in 1969, I knew this was a special place, not only because of its magnificent beauty but because of an undeniable spiritual vibration emanating throughout the area. Over the years I've become convinced, through my own
... Read more

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You Were Born Again to be Together

Fascinating True Stories of Reincarnation That Prove Love Is Immortal

by Dick Sutphen ...

Narrated by Peter Brooke ...

Unabridged

8 hours 12 min

"There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that romantic partners, together in this lifetime, have been together before . . ."After being hypnotized and shown his own past lives, Dick Sutphen went on to become a practitioner of hypnosis and past-life regressions. Over the years, he worked with many people and discovered the importance of karma: that we have lessons to learn, and if we do not do so ... Read more

$17.50 USD

Also available as: eBook

"There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that romantic partners, together in this lifetime, have been together before . . ."After being hypnotized and shown his own past lives, Dick Sutphen went on to become a practitioner of hypnosis and past-life regressions. Over the years, he worked with many people and discovered the importance of karma: that we have lessons to learn, and if we do not do so
... Read more

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Reading for the Plot

Design and Intention in Narrative

by Peter Brooks ...

A book which should appeal to both literary theorists and to readers of the novel, this study invites the reader to consider how the plot reflects the patterns of human destiny and seeks to impose a new meaning on life. ... Read more

$14.99 USD

A book which should appeal to both literary theorists and to readers of the novel, this study invites the reader to consider how the plot reflects the patterns of human destiny and seeks to impose a new meaning on life.
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