Catherine M. S. Alexander Livres

A gorgeously illustrated book that will appeal to children of all ages. Nyambura is late! She is going to visit her Gogo and she has to take the bus from the market to get there. She kisses her Mama goodbye before racing off. Nyambura needs to wait for the bus for a long time and gets lost in thought. Will she manage to catch the bus or will she get left behind? Nyambura Waits for the Bus is a story that teaches children the importance of doing good deeds. It also reminds us to cherish moments spent with loved ones. Available in English, Afrikaans, IsiZulu and IsiXhosa.

Tells the story of William Shakespeare, from his birth in Stratford-upon-Avon and life as a married man, actor, playwright, poet and businessman to the enduring legacy of his work through various media.

Delving into the inspirations behind his masterworks and the influences of generations of performers, this book reveals the incredible variety of ways Shakespeare's plays have been adapted for stage and screen. Commemorating the 400th anniversary of his death, it looks at the facts and myths of Shakespeare's life and times.

Published in association with the Royal Shakespeare Company, and beautifully illustrated with contemporary images from Shakespeare's time as well as photographs of RSC performances, this book explores the poet's life and the enduring legacy of his work. It delves into the likely sources that inspired him to write such masterpieces as The Merchant of Venice, Othello and Macbeth and assesses the influences of subsequent generations of performers who have shown the "infinite variety" with which Shakespeare's work can be adapted to all forms of media. The book is enhanced with 20 items of memorabilia, including Shakespeare's marriage certificate and Will, an extract of the First Folio of 1623 and an extract from the prompt book for a production of Twelfth Night in 1965 directed by Sir John Gielgud. directed by Sir John Gielgud.