Dean's dad isn't around, his mom is deeply broken, and everyone at school either hates him or fears him. That's just who he is. But then, he meets Lucy and learns that life can be whatever you make it, and no matter what cage you build, you always have the key. Drama One-act. 30-35 minutes 4 female, 4 male

At last -- Dave McKean's landmark Cages as it was meant to be seen and read: a true novel in visual form. Eight years in the making. McKean is an artist with something important to say. In Cages, he has created a fully-realized microcosm, a world consisting of a street, a night club and an apartment house. With this, McKean has a means to comment on mythology, art, God, creation, sex, love and hate. For McKean, Cages is, "the closest I've come to describing my world." And Cages is a beautiful world.

Conversations about the power of plant-based diets with Bill McKibben, Marianne Williamson, Neal Barnard, and others: “Empowering.” —Paul McCartney In this book, the bestselling author of the “groundbreaking” Diet for a New America (Mark Bittman, The New York Times), John Robbins, in collaboration with his daughter, presents a collection of interviews with prominent figures exploring the connections among diet, physical health, animal welfare, world hunger, and environmental issues. With the inclusion of resources and practical suggestions to help you revolutionize your own eating habits and make a difference, this book features conversations with Dean Ornish, MD; Raj Patel; Morgan Spurlock; Vandana Shiva; Frances Moore Lappe; and others.

Welcome to "According to Me," an anthology of poetry that celebrates the power of personal perspective and individual interpretation. In this collection, we delve into the kaleidoscope of human experience through the lens of diverse voices and unique narratives. Each poem in this anthology is a reflection of its author's inner world, a glimpse into their thoughts, emotions, and perceptions. From the mundane to the extraordinary, from the ordinary to the surreal, these poems invite us to see the world through the eyes of others and, perhaps, to catch a glimpse of ourselves in the process. "According to Me" is a testament to the infinite ways in which we perceive the world around us. Through the beauty of language and the alchemy of imagination, these poems offer a window into the depths of the human soul, where truth and beauty intertwine in a dance as old as time itself. As you journey through these pages, may you be inspired to embrace your own unique perspective, to celebrate the richness of diversity, and to find solace in the knowledge that, in the words of the poet Mary Oliver, "You do not have to be good. / You only have to let the soft animal of your body / love what it loves." So, dear reader, I invite you to immerse yourself in the world of "According to Me," to wander through its landscapes of words and imagery, and to discover the beauty that lies within the depths of human experience.