The central play in Byrne's 'Slab Boys Trilogy' (bracketed by 'The Slab Boys' and 'Still Life'), one of Scotland's defining 20th century literary works, 'Cuttin' a Rug' is set in Paisley Town Hall on a Friday evening in 1957, and highlights the theme of social inequality as the annual staff dance of A.F. Stobo & Co., Carpet Manufacturers, plays out. Its original version was premiered at the Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, in 1979.

Surveys the latest developments in Aboriginal music across Australia and traces some of the historical influences which have shaped it

Spanning the 1950s to the 70s, the plays capture the rebellious mood of a post-war generation growing up to a backdrop of James Dean, Elvis, sharp-suited glamour, hope and despair. John Byrne takes the slab room he worked in and makes it pure theatre: the scams, the dreams, the aloof but gorgeous girl, the despair of life back home, the obligatory tormenting of the office 'weed', and the mandatory boy chat and pranks all help the day to pass. Phil and Spanky explode onto the stage in a classic vaudeville double-act. Now considered one of Scotland's defining literary works of the twentieth century, the Slab Boys Trilogy premiered at the Traverse back in the late 1970s and early 80s taking Scotland, then Britain, and then Broadway quickly by storm.

Everyone loves primitive hooked rugs. Learn the secrets to making your next wide-cut hooked rug a success. • Hooking with wide cut strip--tips and techniques from the expert • Making new rugs look old • Color planning for primitive rugs • Primitive motifs for your wide-cut rug • Hooking details and lettering with wide cuts

Comprised of a series of 45 full-color illustrated portraits of many different women, all of whom have "Mae" in their names, and accompanying text that captures their idiosyncratic voices, experiences, and perspectives on life, this volume presents an exuberant celebration of the strength, endurance, pride, and kinship of black women--and the debut of an exciting new author-artist.