Anne Collins Books

'I'm not going with you, Aunt Dete!' Heidi cries.'Oh yes, you are!' Dete answers.Heidi loves her home in the Swiss mountains, her grandfather, and her friend Peter, the goatherd. So when Aunt Dete takes her away to Frankfurt, she doesn't leave happily.In Frankfurt, Heidi is soon good friends with Clara Sesemann, a rich but very ill girl in a wheelchair.But how can Heidi live without the mountains? And what can she do about Fraulein Rottenmeier, the Sesemanns' unfriendly housekeeper?Dominoes is a full-colour, interactive readers series that offers students a fun reading experience while building their language skills. With integrated activities, an interactive MultiROM, and exciting, fully dramatized audio for every story, the new edition of the series makes reading motivatingfor students while making it easy for you to develop their reading and language skills.

A book about growing up which has delighted generations of young readers. The illustrations by Ella Bailey are perfect for the modern audience. This edition includes extra material for young readers. The four March sisters – Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy – live in financial hardship in New England with their mother, while their father has been drafted to fight in the Civil War. The girls embark on a series of adventures and endure a number of unexpected misfortunes – experiences that allow their personalities to emerge: Meg sensible and outgoing, Jo literary and boyish, Beth musical and shy, and Amy artistic and selfish – but the bonds holding together the March family remain unbroken. Initially written as a novel for girls, Little Women is now regarded as an all-time American classic for all readers, inspiring generations of women writers and giving rise to many adaptations.

A sumptuous guide to the art of Henry VIII - and what his collection of paintings and artworks reveal about the man and his reign

"Precious Ramotswe is a kind, warm-hearted and large African lady. She is also the only female private detective in Botswana. Her agency - the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency - is the best in the country. With the help of her secretary, Mma Makutsi, and her best friend, Mr JLB Matekoni, she solves a number of difficult - and sometimes dangerous - problems. A missing husband, a missing finger and a missing child - she will solve these mysteries in her own special way"--Back cover

Ed Malone is persuaded to join the larger-than-life Professor George Edward Challenger on a scientific expedition in the depths of the Amazon. But as the expedition team plunges deeper into the forest, the danger mounts. Now it is up to Ed and the Professor to get out alive.

First published in 1919, "The Mark of Zorro" introduces Zorro, a masked hero who defends the oppressed in Old California. None suspect that Zorro is really Don Diego Vega, a seemingly frivolous caballero. This is the original novel that launched the legend of Zorro.

"The Merchant of Venice", "A Midsummer night's dream", "Hamlet" og "Julius Caesar", tilrettelagt av Brian Heaton og Michael West.

The story of England's first great queen - and how she wielded power with a meticulously crafted image

"There are many books about Diana's life. We often see her photograph and hear her name. She was beautiful and famous. She was a modern Princess and a loving mother. She wanted to help people, but her life was not always happy"--Back cover note.

Joe Simpson, with just his partner Simon Yates, tackled the unclimbed West Face of the remote 21,000 foot Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes in June 1995. But before they reached the summit, disaster struck. A few days later, Simon staggered into Base Camp, exhausted and frostbitten, to tell their non-climbing companion that Joe was dead. For three days he wrestled with guilt as they prepared to return home. Then a cry in the night took them out with torches, where they found Joe, badly injured, crawling through the snowstorm in a delirium. Far from causing Joe's death, Simon had paradoxically saved his friend's life. What happened, and how they dealt with the psychological traumas that resulted when Simon was forced into the appalling decision to cut the rope, makes not only an epic of survival but a compelling testament of friendship.

Caught in mountainous seas and hurricane-force winds are the swordfishing fleet from Gloucester, Massachusetts and a sailing yacht. The rescue services cannot locate the swordfishing boat "Andrea Gail", and Captain Billy Tyne and his crew of six are feared lost. This is a simplified adaptation of Sebastian Junger's best-seller about a terrible storm that occurred in 1991. It is an intermediate-level story in a series of ELT readers comprising a wide range of titles - some original and some simplified - from modern and classic novels, and designed to appeal to all age groups, tastes and cultures. The books are divided into five levels: Starter Level, with about 300 basic words; Beginner Level (600 basic words); Elementary Level (1100); Intermediate Level (1600); and Upper Level (2200). Some of the titles are also available on cassette.

Ten-year-old Mary comes to live in a lonely house on the Yorkshire moors and discovers an invalid cousin and the mysteries of a locked garden.

Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country. More than fifty years ago, the new US President, John F. Kennedy, spoke these words. Millions of Americans listened, and they were filled with hope. With Kennedy as president, surely there was a great future ahead for their country. But Kennedy would not finish his four years as president. In November 1963, the world stopped as terrible news came from Dallas, Texas

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This riveting tale of mistaken identities, surprise revelations, locked rooms, and an unorthodox villain has enthralled readers since first published more than 140 years ago.

A beautiful, passionate Russian woman escapes the restrictions and boredom of her marriage through a love affair with a charming soldier

A reader adaptation of the story of Marley, considered the world's "worst dog," and all of the adventures he has with his human family. Includes activites and a word list at the end of book.

When a notice appears in the local newspaper, the villagers are curious. Is it a joke, or is there really going to be a murder at Little Paddocks? At the announced time, the lights go out. Gunshots are heard. What is happening? Will Miss Marple be able to explain the mystery?

One minute, silly Heather Badcock had been gabbling on at her movie idol, the glamorous Marina Gregg. The next, Heather suffered a massive seizure. But for whom was the deadly poison really intended? Marina’s frozen expression suggested she had witnessed something horrific. But, while others searched for material evidence, Jane Marple conducted a very different investigation – into human nature.

The Sign of Four is an adapted Intermediate level reader written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Sherlock Holmes is on another classic detective adventure which this time sees him trying to help Mary Morstan find the truth about her father and the man who has been sending her pearls.

"Romeo and Juliet is one of the most famous love stories in the world. But it is more than a great love story. It is also about life and death, happiness and sadness, and the terrible hate between two great families. Shakespeare's beautiful tale is still as popular today as it was more than 400 years ago." - back cover.

Poirot must navigate the mind of a serial killer as he systematically kills his way through the alphabet.

The story of the escapades of four animal friends who live along a river in the English countryside, complete with many scholarly extras.

Promised a golden future as ruler of Scotland by three sinister witches, Macbeth murders the king to ensure his ambitions come true. But he soon learns the meaning of terror - killing once, he must kill again and again, and the dead return to haunt him. A story of war, witchcraft and bloodshed, Macbeth also depicts the relationship between husbands and wives, and the risks they are prepared to take to achieve their desires.

A friendly game of two-handed canasta turns out to be thoroughly crooked and a beautiful girl ends up dead. In Bond's first encounter with Auric Goldfinger - the world's cleverest, cruellest criminal, useful lessons are learned.

Working in Gaborone, Botswana, sleuth Precious Ramotswe investigates several local mysteries, including a search for a missing boy and the case of the clinic doctor with different personalities for different days of the week

A comedy on an Englishwoman's quest for self-improvement. Single and thirty-something Bridget diets, keeps tabs on her tobacco and alcohol consumption, visits the gym regularly, yet she still has problems finding the right man. A debut in fiction.

This series provides a wide variety of reading material for all learners of English. The books are retold versions of popular classics and contemporary titles as well as specially written stories.

Features Meg who was engaged and the other three March girls, Beth, Jo and Amy, who were at the threshold of young-womanhood. This story features Meg and her family happily preparing for her marriage to John Brooke.

In a series of humorous diary entries, a New York City ninth grader agonizes over her love life, final exams, and future role as the princess of Genovia.

"Will Freeman wants an easy life with no responsibilities. But then he meets Marcus, an unusual twelve-year-old boy with serious problems. About a boy is a modern classic, a very funny story about a very serious subject: love. It's also a popular movie starring Hugh Grant."--Back cover

This is the story of the launching of a male striptease act by a group of out-of-work steelworkers who are down on their luck and strapped for cash. Through the process of rehearsing the show, they form new friendships and find a new purpose in life.

Developed in conjunction with experts from the University of Surrey, this work is designed to encourage independent reading. Accompanied by illustrations, it is a part of the "Usborne Young Reading Series", which re-examines the tragedy of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet".

Manhattan teenager Mia suddenly becomes heir to the Genovian throne - apparently she really is a princess! Mia begins taking princess lessons from her old grandmere and is followed everywhere by a trigger happy bodyguard. But if you think she's moving to Genovia, think again!

Miss Marple investigates the death of a stylish blonde who is found murdered in front of a library hearth at Grossington Hall.

SEQUEL TO THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLER BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY The Wilderness Years are over. But not for long. At the end of Bridget Jones's Diary, Bridget hiccuped off into the sunset with man-of-her-dreams Mark Darcy.

Britain is not an easy country to understand. To visitors, British life is sometimes very strange. What is life like for ordinary people in Britain? How are things changing? Why do they talk about the weather so much? All you need to know about life in Britain.

Chief Inspector Morse is called in to investigate the murder of an Oxford academic, and finds the dons in uproar. The code of integrity had been breached and Quinn's death was not a matter of how and why but when.

Longman Originals is a series of graded readers. All the stories are specially written for EFL students and follow internationally established language guidelines.

Sleepy Hollow: 'The horseman's head still lies somewhere on the battlefield,' the people of Sleepy Hollow said. 'Every night, he rides back to the battlefield to look for it.' Rip Van Winkle: He wanted to forget his troubles for a day. So he took his dog and his gun and he walked up into the Catskill Mountains.

Sheherezade is beautiful and clever. She also knows 1001 wonderful stories. Her husband wants to kill her, but he can't. Sheherezade tells him stories about a clever servant girl and a boy judge, about Ali Baba and Aladdin. What happens next? Her husband wants to know. He listens and she lives.

This is an Elementary Level title in a series of ELT readers comprising a wide range of stories - some original and some simplified - from modern and classic novels, and designed to appeal to all age-groups, tastes and cultures. The books are divided into five levels: Starter Level, with about 300 basic words; Beginner Level (600 basic words); Elementary Level (1100); Intermediate Level (1600); and Upper Level (2200). Some of the titles are also available on cassette.

A classic work of magical realism, this bestselling novel by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni tells the story of Tilo, a young woman from another time who has a gift for the mystical art of spices. Now immortal, and living in the gnarled and arthritic body of an old woman, Tilo has set up shop in Oakland, California, where she administers curatives to her customers. But when she's surprised by an unexpected romance with a handsome stranger, she must choose between everlasting life and the vicissitudes of modern society. Spellbinding and hypnotizing, The Mistress of Spices is a tale of joy, sorrow, and one special woman's magical powers.

Per and Nina find a beautiful old cup in an ancient Norweigan forest. Suddenly a strange man is watching them and following them. Does he want the cup? Or does he want Per and Nina?

The inspiring stories of 6 people who changed history.

Classic / British English Only the Woman in White knows the truth of Laura Fairlie's cruel husband. Can Walter Hartwright discover the terrible secret? From the moment Walter meets this mysterious woman, his future and that of Laura are linked forever. This Pack contains a Book and MP3

Schokolade macht glücklich. Aufmunternde Parolen auch. Aber wie wärs mit süßen Worten statt Kalorienbomben? Und mit einem kleinen Büchlein statt großer Reden? Die Geschenk-Alternative zur obligatorischen Pralinenschachtel. Macht auch als Zusatzgeschenk od

Quietschvergnügt... werden alle, die ein Buch aus dieser neuen Reihe geschenkt bekommen - Das strahlende Weiß der Umschläge bringt die plakativen Motive bestens zur Geltung und der rote Rahmen garantiert eine einzigartige Fernwirkung. Das ist 'Liebe auf d

Quietschvergnügt werden alle, die ein Buch aus dieser neuen Reihe geschenkt bekommen; Das strahlende Weiß der Umschläge bringt die plakativen Motive bestens zur Geltung und der rote Rahmen garantiert eine einzigartige Fernwirkung. Das ist 'Liebe auf den e

Quietschvergnügt... werden alle, die ein Buch aus dieser neuen Reihe geschenkt bekommen - Das strahlende Weiß der Umschläge bringt die plakativen Motive bestens zur Geltung und der rote Rahmen garantiert eine einzigartige Fernwirkung. Das ist 'Liebe auf d

… werden alle, die ein Buch aus dieser neuen Reihe geschenkt bekommen: Das strahlende Weiß der Umschläge bringt die plakativen Motive bestens zur Geltung und der rote Rahmen garantiert eine einzigartige Fernwirkung. Das ist »Liebe auf den ersten Blick« – und so werden ohne große Worte große Umsätze gemacht!

„Besser als jede Schokolade! Ein Buch, das jeden glücklich macht! Schenkbar zu jedem Anlass, als Aufmunterung, als kleiner Gruß, als Pausensnack… Diese Minis bringen Schwung in den Tag und sind fröhliche Mitbringsel für viele Gelegenheiten.“

Aufmunternde Parolen machen glücklich. Wie wärs es da mit einem kleinen Buch statt großer Reden? Die Geschenk-Alternative zur obligatorischen Pralinenschachtel. Macht auch als Zusatzgeschenk oder Grußkarte eine tolle Figur!

In diesem Buch sindAphorismen und ausgesuchten Bildern als Hoffnunsgspender vereint. Edel 'verpackt' im Umschlag mit Leinenrücken werden daraus elegante Geschenke, die den richtigen Ton treffen.

Když vyšla kniha Muži jsou z Marsu, ženy z Venuše, vypukl poprask. Okamžitě se stala bestselerem, byla přeložena do mnoha jazyků a prodána v nákladech, o jakých se může nakladateli jen zdát. A tak není divu, že se dočkala nejrůznějších reakcí – včetně reakce literární. Ženy jsou z Prsu, muži z Chujoše A. Collinsové a E. Sullivana je parodií slavné knihy Johna Graye, s velkým úspěchem vydané i u nás. Vtipně napsaný doplněk, který uvítal i sám autor bestselerové předlohy, má podtitul "Návod poslední záchrany, jak se vyhnout vzájemnému porozumění a vyrovnat si účty v partnerských vztazích".