David Greig: Plays 1 brings together four key plays by the playwright described by the Daily Telegraph as one of the most interesting and adventurous British dramatists of his generation. In Outlying Island two young Cambridge ornithologists are sent to a remote island. Together with its authoritarian leaseholder and his niece they observe an innocence that is about to be destroyed forever. San Diego offers a strange and occasionally nightmarish journey into the heart of the contemporary American dream; weaving together stories of illegal immigrants; of film stars and whores; and even of the playwright himself. Pyrenees follows a man found lying in the snow in the foothills as he tries to piece together his identity. In The American Pilot a crash-landing in a remote valley in a distant country raises questions about how the world sees America and how America sees the world. The collection also includes a trilogy of short plays; Being Norwegian; Kyoto and Brewers Fayre; published here for the first time. Outlying Island I cant recommend it highly enough . . . A rich; charged play; veering between the comic and the poetic as innocence gives way to experience. Telegraph San Diego A surreal and intriguing piece of theatre . . . dazzling . . . Home and awake from the mythical dream that is San Diego; the name David Greig remains imprinted on our minds. Independent Pyrenees All the wit and intelligence of previous works; probing away at concerns that are both contemporary and timeless...A classy; rewarding; engaging drama; Greigs best to date. The TimesThe American Pilot One of the most intellectually stimulating dramatists around. A richly provocative new play. Guardian
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Hymns to spark your devotionsBy Steve CampbellI discovered many unfamiliar hymns in this collection. I also learned a few new things about the authors and composers of many of the hymns. The hymn for each day was selected because it was the date of the author or composers birth or death. the date it was first published or sung. or it was written or sung for a certain occasion. or it was significant to a certain event that happened on that date. Each devotional reading began with a brief story about the author or the hymn. then included the lyrics of the hymn. and ended with a Bible verse that related to the hymn.9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Waking Up With a Song in My Heart!By IreaditI downloaded this book over a year ago when it was available for my Kindle. I used it every morning as the beginning to my devotional time throughout the entire year of 2012. Mr Morgan is an amazing researcher. historian and musician who knows his stuff. This book spoke to my heart in ways I never expected. and as time passed I found myself looking forward with anticipation to the song coming next. Its a great way to begin each morning! Some of the songs are so buried in time that I didnt know them at all. but others dropped their message and notes into my heart and I hummed them all day long. I highly recommend this book for its brief (5 minutes or less) devotional thoughts and charming reminder of the hymns of my growing up years!5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Near to the Heart of God: Meditations on 366 Best-Loved HymnsBy cestrefeldI am enjoying this book and reading it day by day. Robert Morgan has researched the lives and stories of these great hymn-writers. most of them from many years ago. Whilst there are some of the hymns I dont know and have never heard. the words are inspiring nevertheless. In addition to the lesser-know hymns there are lots of hymns that I have known since I was a child and have loved them. The stories as well as the hymns are quite inspiring and I find pleasure and inspiration in the book
