Unadapted short stories by Rudyard Kipling, O. Henry, William Wymark Jacobs, Virginia Woolf, Jack London and Gerald Durell. ... This collection brings together stories and extracts which explore the relationship people have with animals large and small, wild and tame, real and imaginary. From a fantastical children's fable to a complex psychological love story, readers are sure to find stories that will delight and entertain them. This book is both in British and American English. ... |
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Приблизителната височина на фигурката е 13 cm. ... |
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Настоящата книга съдържа: адаптирана версия на приказките "Nightingale and the Rose", "The Happy Prince", "The Selfish Giant", "The Devoted Friend", "The Remarkable Rocket" и "The Birthday of the Infanta" от Оскар Уайлд на английски език; превод на по-сложни думи и изрази; шест теста, подходящи за всички, владеещи английски език на средно ниво (B1); ключ с отговорите на тестовете. Поредицата "Language Trainer" е предназначена да помага на учащите да усъвършенстват познанията си по английски език , като: развиват своите умения за четене с ... |
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Complete and unabridged. A pocket sized book - 10 x 15.5 cm. ... Anton Chekhov was one of the world's most accomplished short-story writers and this collection displays the breadth and variety of his genius. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library , a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold-foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. In the Ravine & Other Stories are translated by Constance Garnett and selected and introduced by novelist Paul Bailey. Chekhov had an incomparable ability to write about the seemingly every ... |
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Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure. This elegant edition features an afterword by Dr Keith Carabine, specialist in American literature and former chair of the Joseph Conrad society. One night on the Thames, Charles Marlowe tells his fellow sailors the vivid and brutal tale of his time as a riverboat captain in the Belgian Congo. From the mists of London we are whisked to the darkness of Africa's colonial heart - and into the thrall of the ... |
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Compiled by: Tig Thomas. ... "Illustrated Treasury of Animal Stories" is a wonderful hardback book for children aged 7+ to enjoy timeless tales by renowned storytellers such as Lewis Carroll. The book is a collection of captivating stories, brimming with crafty characters and amazing adventures. Favourite tales sit alongside lesser-known gems from renowned authors such as Kenneth Grahame, E. Nesbit and Rudyard Kipling. Animal antics abound in this classic selection of short stories and extracts, packed with endearing characters. "Illustrated Treasury of Animal Stories": Spectacular stories that you ... |
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Compiled by: Tig Thomas. ... "Illustrated Treasury of Bedtime Stories" is a beautiful hardback book for children aged 7+ to enjoy timeless short stories by renowned storytellers such as Rudyard Kipling . Each story has been chosen as perfect for bedtime reading, to allow your child to enter an exciting dream world while they are calm and open to storytelling. Take a trip to a magical land, where bold boys and brave girls join a host of curious creatures, and where dreams really do come true. "Illustrated Treasury of Bedtime Stories": Enchanting stories you and your child to read and enjoy together; ... |
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Играта е част от серията "Black Stories", където ще откриете още смразяващи кръвта истории. ... 50 гарваново черни загадки с истински криминални случаи. Те са по-тъмни. Те са по-сложни. Те са още по-страшни. Още една доза 50 завързани мистерии, които да ви изплашат до смърт. Най-страшната част на това издание е, че всичко е истина! Всяка една от тези истории е истинска, като кръвта във вените ви! Убийства? Има! Трагични, нещастни и зловещи случаи? Има! Ако все още не сме ви изплашили, време е за решаване на загадки. Задавайте въпроси, правете предположения, наредете пъзела парче по парче, в компания с приятели. ... |
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This delightful compendium presents three festive stories and one Christmas carol across large format pages of full-bled artwork scenes. Every page showcases beautiful illustrations packed with charm and detail that will enthral younger children. Stories included are "The First Christmas", "The Nutcracker" and "The Snow Queen", as well as "The Twelve Days of Christmas". The book has been produced on thicker paper to help little hands turn each page more easily. ... |
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Тайна, пазена цял живот! История, на която никой не би повярвал... Чарли Рийд е обикновен гимназист, играе футбол и бейзбол, изкарва добри оценки. Но носи на плещите си тежко бреме. Майка му загива при катастрофа, когато той е на седем, и скръбта тласка баща му към алкохолизъм. Чарли се е научил как да се грижи за себе си - и за баща си. Когато е на седемнайсет, Чарли се запознава с кучето Рейдър и със стария му стопанин Хауард Боудич, саможив мъж, живеещ в уединение на върха на висок хълм в голяма къща със заключена барака в задния двор. Чарли започва да помага на господин Боудич в домакинството и обиква Рейдър. Когато ... |
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"Big Book of Bible Stories" is a collection of thoughtfully retold stories and colourful artwork scenes to bring famous events from the Bible to life. Simple text encourages younger readers to engage with each story, and acts as great introduction to the Bible. Includes the stories of "Noah and the Ark", "Joseph and His Coat of Many Colours", "Moses in the Bulrushes" and "David and Goliath". "Big Book of Bible Stories": Large pages with brightly coloured illustrations; Thick pages to help small hands turn the pages; Includes stories from the Old and New ... |
