North America - 1898 to 1910. Five stories with unusual endings. They are about - criminals and their crimes, detectives and their investigations, lovers and their hopes. This book is in British English. ... |
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There are films of these stories. ... Can you solve these mysteries? Sherlock Holmes , and his assistant Dr. Watson, investigate the cases of "The Speckled Band", "The Dancing Men" and "The Red-Headed League". This book is in British English and here you can find a story and points for understanding and glossary. There are audio downloadable materials for this book, which are available to buy at www.macmillaneducationebooks.com . ... |
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Задължителен справочник за работещите в сферата на финансите. В 50 урока са представени всички аспекти на финансовата лексика от счетоводство до заеми, от банкиране до джойнтвенчър. Книгата е идеален помощник при подготовка за сертификатния изпит Cambridge ICFE. Може да се използва както за работа в клас, така и за самостоятелна подготовка. Учебната система "Professional English in Use" съдържа помагалата: Finance ICT Law Marketing Medicine Management Engineering Изброените компоненти от учебната система се продават поотделно. За да закупите някой от тях, последвайте съответния линк. ... |
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The Canterville Ghost Sir Simon de Canterville is a ghost. He has lived in his house for hundreds of years. His job is to terrify the people who stay there. Then Mr. Otis, an American, buys the house. And the ghost is angry - he cannot frighten the Otis family. The Model Millionaire Hughie Erskine loves Laura Merton. But Hughie is poor and he cannot marry her. Then one day he meets a beggar and all his wishes come true. Lord Arthur Savile's Crime Mr. Podgers can read people's hands. Mr. Podgers reads Lord Arthur Savile's hand a party. What will Lord Arthur's future be? This book is in ... |
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In La Vita Nuova, Italy's greatest poet recounts the famous story of his passionate love for Beatrice. The drama of their relationship unravels through stunning poetry and prose in this, one of the most celebrated love stories in history. 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. From the first time the poet sets eyes on Beatrice, he proclaims that love quite governed my soul and his devotion to her knows no end. By recalling each meeting ... |
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Based on the story of Oscar Wilde . Text adaptation by Bill Bowler . ... The three stories in this book are about ordinary people, people like you and me; but they find themselves in surprising situations. Lord Arthur Savile, a rich man with no enemies, finds out that he must do something terrible before he can marry. Poor young Hughie Erskine gives money to an old beggar - but the beggar is not what he seems. And Lord Murchison falls in love with a mystery woman - but what is the strange secret behind the door in Cumnor Street? Dominoes is a full-colour, interactive readers series that offers students a fun reading ... |
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Complete and unabridged. A pocket sized book - 10 x 15.5 cm. ... Meet the human boy Mowgli, the sleek panther Bagheera, the "sleepy brown bear" Baloo, and the conniving tiger Shere Khan in one of the world's best-loved books. A collection of short stories and poems centred on the charming cast, "The Jungle Book" not only follows Mowgli's journey to learn the Law of the Jungle from his animal companions but also introduces some of its other wonderful inhabitants in stories such as "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" and "The White Seal". This "Macmillan Collector's Library" ... |
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Unabridged. In Easy-to-Read Type. ... Andrew Lang (1844-1912) was a brilliant Scottish, man of letters and serious student of folklore. His series of "fairy books" is generally regarded as among the world - from Norse and Icelandic sources, from the Far East, Mideast, Europe, Africa, Australia, and many other areas - these books not only introduced generations of youngsters to the enchanting world of fairyland but gave adults an opportunity to return to the wonderful realm of make-believe. This delightful selection of six popular tales from Lang's Blue Fairy Book includes charming versions of " ... |
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Illustrator: Claudia Ranucci. ... "Just So Stories: How the Whale got his Throat" picture book is a fantastically illustrated, simple retelling of this classic story for children aged 3+. It's a fantastic large format picture book, with beautiful illustrations by Claudia Ranucci to bring magical events to life in kids' imaginations. Children will love the story of how a greedy whale was forced to change his ways by a clever sailor. "Just So Stories: How the Whale got his Throat": Perfect for bedtime reading with parents; Delightful, full-page artwork full of detail and charm; The story has ... |
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Illustrator: Daron Parton. ... "Just So Stories: How the Rhinoceros got his Skin" picture book is a charmingly illustrated, simple retelling of this classic story for children aged 3+. This is a fantastic large format picture book, with stunning illustrations by Daron Parton to bring wonderful events to life in kids' imaginations. Children will love the story of how a greedy rhino gets taught a lesson he will never forget after he eats all the cake. "Just So Stories: How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin": perfect for bedtime reading with parents; delightful, full-page artwork full of detail and ... |
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Eight stories by the famous American journalist and writer, Ambrose Bierce : "Owl Creek Bridge" - A man is hanged on a bridge. But then the rope breaks... "Beyond the Wall" - A pretty girl lives on the other side of the wall. What is her secret message? "An Adventure at Brownville" - Two young women are staying in the town of Brownville. Then one of them dies mysteriously. "The Damned Thing" - A man dies. What is the strange animal or "thing" that kills him? "One of the Missing" - A young soldiers's tragic experience of the American Civil War. "The ... |
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An irresistible return to the captivating world of Elfhame from bestselling Folk of the Air author Holly Black , with stunning full-colour illustrations by Rovina Cai. Once upon a time, there was a boy with a wicked tongue... Before he was a cruel prince or a wicked king, he was a faerie child with a heart of stone. The No. 1 Bestselling author Holly Black takes a deeper look into the dramatic life of Elfhame's enigmatic High King, Cardan, told only from his perspective. This new instalment in th "Folk of the Air" series is a return to the heart-racing romance, danger, humour and drama that haveenchanted ... |
