Alan R. Battersby Books

INSTANT GRAMMAR LESSONS is part of National Geographic Learning's series of photocopiable teachers' resource books. It provides supplementary practice for students who have already met the main areas of English grammar.

New York on a cold, wet evening, six days before Christmas. Nathan Marley, an old-fashioned private investigator in a modern world, is relaxing in McFadden's Bar. An expensively-dressed woman walks in the bar, buys a drink with a hundred-dollar bill, and leaves without her change. Marley decides to follow her, and suddenly Christmas becomes a lot more exciting than he expected.

Violent crime suddenly becomes personal for New York private investigator, Nathan Marley. A relative of Stella Delgado, Marley's assistant, is arrested for a brutal murder, and unidentified bodies are washed up on a beach. Marley's search for the truth takes him to the Russian American community where he finds a wall of silence. Behind the wall, there is trade in illegal immigration and a lot of dirty money.

Modern, original fiction for learners of English. It's Christmas in New York and private investigator Nathan Marley is hired by a mysterious rich woman to run an errand. Is he right not to trust her?

Grand Central Station, New York in mid-July. It's early morning, but everyone is suffering in the heat. Private investigator Nathan Marley is on his way to another wasted day at the office. But a chance meeting with a homeless woman at the station and a surprise letter changes all of that. Marley starts a journey through parts of the burning summer city he has never visited.

This collection features 20 readers designed for varying levels of English proficiency, specifically levels 1 to 4. Published under the collaboration of SM/Cruilla and Cambridge, these readers aim to enhance language skills through engaging content tailored for learners. Each book is crafted to support comprehension and vocabulary development, making them ideal for both classroom use and self-study.

This collection features 20 readers designed for levels 1 to 4, aimed at enhancing English reading skills. Published under the collaboration of SM/Cruilla and Cambridge, these readers provide diverse and engaging content, making them suitable for learners at various stages. The series focuses on improving comprehension and vocabulary while fostering a love for reading.