Rea Malhotra Mukhtyar is a teacher at the Bombay International School, Mumbai, where she was a student many years ago. Passionate about engaging with the creative side of education, she hopes this book will inspire even the most reluctant learner to develop new perspectives, hone their critical thinking skills and form an independent opinion. Dr. Meenakshi Malhotra brings to the series her extensive experience and enriching world view. She is Associate Professor, Department of English, at Hansraj College, University of Delhi. Gender studies and curriculum development are areas of special interest for her. Dr. N. P. Ashley is Assistant Professor of English at St. Stephen's College, Delhi. An educationist who has consulted with schools in India and the UAE, he is deeply interested in the social content of education and theatre as a domain of pedagogy in the learning and teaching of English. Ashley is a socio-political commentator and translator, with international academic projects to his credit.