Offers a simplified version of the story of five Union prisoners of war who escape from a Confederate prison camp in a hot-air balloon, only to crash land on an unknown island where they must learn to survive on their own.
Look Ahead is a four-level series for upper secondary and young adult learners of English, taking them from beginning level to First Certificate preparation. The Longman classroom series is the institutional version of this multimedia project, created by a consortium consisting of: BBC English, British Council, Longman ELT, Cambridge Examinations (UCLES), with the cooperation of the Council of Europe.
Look Ahead is a four-level series for upper secondary and young adult learners of English, taking them from beginning level to First Certificate preparation. The Longman classroom series is the institutional version of this multimedia project, created by a consortium consisting of: BBC English, British Council, Longman ELT, Cambridge Examinations (UCLES), with the cooperation of the Council of Europe.
This Penguin Classics edition of Louisa May Alcott's inspiring tale of sisterhood is edited with an introduction by Elaine Showalter. The story of four 'little women'—Meg, Jo, Amy, and Beth—and their wise mother Marmee was an instant success upon its 1868 publication. Set against the backdrop of Civil War New England, the March sisters have captured the hearts of readers for generations. Fans have cheered for Laurie in his pursuit of Jo, mourned little Beth's death, and imagined traveling through Europe with Aunt March and Amy. Jo's dedication to writing has inspired future authors. This edition includes both parts of the tale and features Showalter's insightful introduction, which explores Alcott's influences and the novel's impact on women writers like Joyce Carol Oates and Cynthia Ozick. Additional notes on the text by Siobhan Kilfeather and Vinca Showalter enhance the reading experience. Alcott (1832-1888) was surrounded by notable American writers and drew from her experiences as a volunteer nurse during the Civil War, publishing works like Hospital Sketches before creating this beloved classic. If you enjoyed this tale, you might also appreciate Elizabeth Gaskell's Wives and Daughters, available in Penguin Classics.
An adventure classic of deep-sea volcanoes, giant squid and the renegade scientist Captain Nemo. Professor Aronnax embarks on an expedition to hunt down and destroy a menacing sea monster. However, he discovers that the beast is metal - it is a giant submarine called the Nautilus built by the renegade scientist Captain Nemo. So begins an underwater adventure that takes them from the South Pole to the submerged lost city of Atlantis.
The love story of a strong yet gentle woman and a harsh mannered society man with a mysterious past.
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Look Ahead is a four-level series for upper secondary and young adult learners of English, taking them from beginning level to First Certificate preparation. The Longman classroom series is the institutional version of this multimedia project, created by a consortium consisting of: BBC English, British Council, Longman ELT, Cambridge Examinations (UCLES), with the cooperation of the Council of Europe.
Contemporary/ British English 'Sons of Scotland! You have come here to fight as free men. If you fight, perhaps you'll die. If you run, you may live for a time. But at what cost?' Braveheart is the story of William Wallace, who gave hope to Scottish people in their fight to be free.
In nineteenth-century England, two sisters are drawn into unhappy romances despite the cool judgment of one and the emotional intensity of the other.
