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A retelling of the tale of a Swiss orphan girl living with her grandfather in the mountains who is sent to be a companion to an invalid girl living in a city far away.

Little Women is the heartwarming story of the March family that has thrilled generations of readers. It is the story of four sisters--Jo, Meg, Amy and Beth-- and of the courage, humor and ingenuity they display to survive poverty and the absence of their father during the Civil War.

"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.

Classic / British English These are the stories of some of Shakespeare's most famous plays. We travel to Venice, Greece, Denmark and Rome, and meet many different people. There is a greedy money-lender, a fairy king and queen, some Roman politicians and a young prince who meets the ghost of his murdered father.

The Macmillan Readers series is one of the most popular simplified readers for learners of English. The information is controlled, with pictures explaining some of the difficult vocabulary. This brilliant book provides a sympathetic and informative description of the life of Princess Diana, Britain's most loved Princess.

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.

It was the storm of the century, a tempest created by so rare a combination of factors that meteorologists deemed it "the perfect storm". When it struck in October, 1991, there was virtually no warning. "She's comin' on, boys, and she's comin' on strong," radioed Captain Billy Tyne of the Andrea Gail from off the coast of Nova Scotia. Soon afterward, the boat and its crew of six disappeared without a trace. The Perfect Storm is a real-life thriller, a stark and compelling journey into the dark heart of nature that leaves listeners with a breathless sense of what it feels like to be caught, helpless, in the grip of a force beyond understanding or control.

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

Macmillan Readers v úrovni Elementary můžete číst asi po jednom až dvou letech studia angličtiny. K porozumění vám postačí slovní zásoba 1 100 slov. Knihy mají 64 až 80 stran.

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

"Anna Karenina" is perhaps the greatest novel of all time. It tells the story of Anna, married to the dull, cold Karenin in 19th century St. Petersburg, Russia. She falls in love with a handsome young soldier, Vronsky. At first Anna is happy, but the story ends in despair, and death. -- from p. 4 of cover.

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 an evening of fun and games turns to murder, Miss Marple plays by her own rules to solve the whodunit.

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.

There's a serial killer on the loose. His calling card is an ABC Railway Guide, left beside each victim's body. But if A is for Alice Ascher, and B for Betty Bernard, then who will victim C be? Hercule Poirot is the man to find out.

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.

Complete text of Shakespeare's tragedy, with an introduction, criticism, and stage history. Signet Shakespeare.

Auric Goldfinger: cruel, clever, frustratingly careful, is a cheat at Canasta and a crook on a massive scale in everyday life. The sort of man James Bond hates. So it's fortunate that Bond is the man charged by both the Bank of England and MI5 to discover what this, the richest man in the country intends to do with his ill-gotten gains.

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 dazzling urban satire of modern human relations? An ironic, tragic insight into the demise of the nuclear family? Or the confused ramblings of a pissed thirty-something? --back cover

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.

Macmillan Readers v úrovni Beginner můžete číst asi po roce studia angličtiny. K porozumění vám postačí slovní zásoba 600 slov. Knihy mají 32 až 64 stran. věk 12+ Popis: Description: The lives of the March sisters, begun in Little Women, have moved on, The American Civil War has ended and the men have returned from the fighting. The oldest sister,…

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.

This tragedy of doomed lovers from warring families has inspired poetic expression from young lovers the world over. The 300-year-old drama is perhaps Shakespeare's best-known work. The CliffsComplete Romeo and Juliet is a revised and expanded study edition. It contains Shakespeare's original play, a glossary, and expert commentary in a unique, 2-column format. To enhance your learning, notes and definitions appear directly opposite the line in which they occur, and a review section follows the play. This edition also introduces you to the life, works, and times of William Shakespeare.

The sixth novel in the hilarious bestselling The Princess Diaries series

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

At the end of Bridget Jones's Diary, Bridget hiccuped off into the sunset with man-of-her-dreams Mark Darcy. Now she discovers what it is like when you have the man of your dreams actually in your flat and he doesn't do the washing up, not just the whole of this week, but ever.

Original / British English Who are the British? This book will tell you about their lives, TV programmes, business, family, life, pets -- and the food. This is a book about real people and real life in Britain today.

"Chief Inspector Morse and Sergeant Lewis went into the house. Inside the sitting-room, the light was still switched on and a gas fire was burning. The dead body of a young man was lying on the carpet, in front of the fire. Near the body, on a small table, stood a bottle of sherry and a wine glass. The bottle was almost full, the glass was almost empty. Morse smelt the sherry which was left in the glass. 'This smells like cyanide, Lewis,' he said. 'This man was probably poisoned.' " -- Cover.

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.

This is an Elementary 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 stories are also available on audio-cassette.

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".