A teenager navigates the complexities of his mixed heritage, with an Igbo mother and Italian father, while unraveling the mystery of a drum linked to his mother's early loss. His journey leads him to unexpected places, where he seeks answers about his identity and family history. Additionally, the book serves as a resource for both international and native English language learners, blending cultural exploration with educational elements.
Curiosity drives Boloroo, a girl who continually seeks answers to life's profound questions. From the simple wonders of the sky and stars to the complexities of dreams, school, and mortality, her inquiries evolve as she matures. This exploration of her thoughts reflects a journey of growth and understanding, inviting readers to ponder their own questions about the world around them.
Student Book & Workbook
The protagonist grapples with the loneliness and isolation brought on by bullying, revealing a sensitive and artistic soul hidden beneath the surface. Their emotional depth is showcased through simple joys, such as enjoying the beach and drawing, as well as small pleasures like the scent of strawberry jam. Each day is a hopeful quest for friendship, highlighting the contrast between their inner world and the harshness of their external reality. The narrative explores themes of vulnerability, longing, and the desire for connection.
A man goes back to the house where he grew up and becomes a little boy again. Tom visits the house he lived in when he was a little boy, and he finds an old newspaper in the wardrobe. He picks it up, and becomes that little boy again. He is standing in front of a mirror, and is confused by what he sees. What does he see in that mirror Read on to find out. Syllabus Topics Family - School - Food & Drink - Feelings & Emotions - Rooms & Furniture Verbs Present Simple, Present Continuous, Past Simple, Past Continuous, Present Perfect Simple, Past Perfect Simple - Future with Going to and Will for future reference, promises and predictions - Can for ability and permission, Could for past ability and requests - Type One conditionals - Must/Have to for obligation - Should for suggestions - Common phrasal verbs In this Reader you will Glossary of difficult words After-reading activities An audio recording of the book Tags Family Love Friendship
The Professional Guide to Capturing Perfect Digital Photographs
Recent developments in digital technology have transformed the ways in which exposures can be manipulated. Michael Freeman takes the reader through this difficult and fast-moving area with an accesible method, using histograms and visual examples to explore the subtleties of the subject and enable the reader to shoot with confidence