Now it’s as easy as pie to make delectable desserts from centuries past From Wet Bottom Shoo Fly Pie to basic American Apple Pie, you’ll find them all―transparent pies such as Butternut Maple; cake pies such as Quakertown Pie; custard pies such as Union Pie; cream pies such as Cherry Cream Pie; and fruit pies such as Crabapple Pie. Each recipe has been carefully tested and brings with it a veritable trip down memory lane. Pies have graced American tables from the days of the Pilgrims, and variations have evolved into regional favorites around the country. Now you can recreate those pieces of history in your own kitchen.
Anne Collins Book order (chronological)






Oxford Bookworms Library Factfiles: Level 2:: John F. Kennedy
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
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
Amazing writers
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
The inspiring stories of 6 people who changed history.
Marley & me : level 2
- 48 pages
- 2 hours of reading
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?
The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
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.
Bridget Jones: The edge of reason
- 422 pages
- 15 hours of reading
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.
The ABC Murders
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
When Alice Ascher is murdered in Andover, Hercule Poirot is already onto the clues. Alphabetically speaking, it's one down, 25 to go. This classic mystery is now repackaged in a digest-sized edition for young adults. Reissue.
Bridget Jones´s Diary
- 271 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Chronicles a year in the life of Bridget Jones, a single, thirtysomething woman on a perpetual quest for self-improvement, as she struggles to cope with relationships, weight control, and the other baffling complexities of modern life.
Princess Diana
- 48 pages
- 2 hours of reading
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.
'The Perfect Storm' is a once-in-a-hundred-years combination - a high pressure system from the Great Lakes running into storm winds over an Atlantic island and colliding with a weather system from the Caribbean. Its name is Hurricane Grace. This is the story of that storm.
The Secret Garden
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
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
The no. 1 ladies' detective agency (v originálním obalu)
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
"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
About a boy. Level 4 (1700 headwords, intermediate)
- 92 pages
- 4 hours of reading
"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
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.
The Woman in White
- 95 pages
- 4 hours of reading
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
A Swiss orphan is heartbroken when she must leave her beloved grandfather and their happy home in the mountains to go to school and to care for an invalid girl in the city.
The body in the library
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
The First Of A New-Look Series Of Miss Marple Books For The 21St Century. It S Seven In The Morning. The Bantrys Wake To Find The Body Of A Young Woman In Their Library. She Is Wearing Evening Dress And Heavy Make-Up, Which Is Now Smeared Across Her Cheeks. But Who Is She? How Did She Get There? And What Is The Connection With Another Dead Girl, Whose Charred Remains Are Later Discovered In An Abandoned Quarry? The Respectable Bantrys Invite Miss Marple To Solve The Mystery& Before Tongues Start To Wag.
Von Herzen gute Besserung
- 48 pages
- 2 hours of reading
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.
The princess diaries. Third time lucky
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
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.
Der kleine Glücksgefühl-Erzeuger
- 48 pages
- 2 hours of reading
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
Ich wünsch dir einen kleinen Engel
- 48 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Mit dir... kann ich über alles reden
- 48 pages
- 2 hours of reading
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
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
Ich wünsch dir ... magische Momente
- 48 pages
- 2 hours of reading
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
Viel Spaß, hinein ins Leben
- 48 pages
- 2 hours of reading
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
Kopf hoch, ... ich glaub an dich
- 48 pages
- 2 hours of reading
… 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!
Der kleine Schokoladen-Ersetzer
- 48 pages
- 2 hours of reading
„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.“
Das kleine Mut-tut-gut-Buch
- 48 pages
- 2 hours of reading
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!
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.
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.
COLLECTABLE, COMPLETE AND UNABRIDGED QUALITY HARDCOVER EDITIONS OF THE WORLDS MOST POPULAR AND ENDURING STORIES
"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.
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.
The Wind in the Willows
- 24 pages
- 1 hour of reading
The story of the escapades of four animal friends who live along a river in the English countryside, complete with many scholarly extras.
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.
The Princess Diaries 2
- 72 pages
- 3 hours of reading
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.
The Princess Diaries
- 283 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Mia Thermopolis is pretty sure there's nothing worse than being a five-foot-nine, flat-chested freshman, who also happens to be flunking Algebra. Is she ever in for a surprise. First mom announces that she's dating Mia's Algebra teacher. Then Dad has to go and reveal that he is the crown prince of Genovia. And guess who still doesn't have a date for the Cultural Diversity Dance?
The lost world.
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
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.věk 14+Ed Malone - mladý novinář se připojí k týmu průzkumníků, v čele s excentrickým profesorem Challengerem, který tvrdí, že našel ztracený svět…
A new look at Shakespeare's play in accordance with the work of the Shakespeare and Schools Project, the National Curriculum for English, developments at GCSE and A-level, and the probable development of English and Drama throughout the 1990s. Cambridge School Shakespeare considers the play as theatre and the text as script, enabling pupils to inhabit the imaginative world of the play in an accessible, meaningful and creative way. Cambridge School Shakespeare approaches the plays in a new way, encouraging students to participate actively in examining them, to work in groups as well as individually, to treat each play as a script to be re-created, and to explore the theatrical/dramatic qualities of the text. The editorial comments cater for pupils of all ages and abilities, providing clear, helpful guidelines for school study. The format of the plays is also designed to help all teachers, whether experienced or inexperienced. NB This replaces the information previously issued.
The Cup in the Forest
- 16 pages
- 1 hour of reading
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?
Romeo And Juliet
- 282 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Here are the books that help teach Shakespeare plays without the teacher constantly needing to explain and define Elizabethan terms, slang, and other ways of expression that are different from our own. Each play is presented with Shakespeare's original lines on each left-hand page, and a modern, easy-to-understand "translation" on the facing right-hand page. All dramas are complete, with every original Shakespearian line, and a full-length modern rendition of the text.
Romeo and Juliet : level 3
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
"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.
Silver Blaze and other stories
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
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.
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.
"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.
Tales from the Arabian nights
- 48 pages
- 2 hours of reading
[Penguin Readers Level 2]This series provides a stimulating introduction to the great classic stories of literature and the best in children's fiction. The books are easy and enjoyable to read, and feature full-page, full-color pictures and photographs. Each title includes interesting information about the authors, and comprehension questions to spark discussion.
The Legends of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle
- 72 pages
- 3 hours of reading
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.
Stories from Shakespeare
- 72 pages
- 3 hours of reading
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.
Ženy jsou z Prsu, muži z Chujoše
- 110 pages
- 4 hours of reading
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".
The Sign of Four. A Sherlock Holmes Mystery.
- 63 pages
- 3 hours of reading
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.
The Full Monty
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
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.
Chronicles the joys and sorrows of the four March sisters as they grow into young women in nineteenth-century New England.
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.
Longman Originals - 1: Island for Sale
- 16 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Longman Originals is a series of graded readers. All the stories are specially written for EFL students and follow internationally established language guidelines.
The British Royal Family
- 58 pages
- 3 hours of reading



















































