Ruth Swan Books

'The moment I first met you, I noticed your pride, your sense of superiority, and your selfish disdain for the feelings of others. You are the last man in the world whom I could ever be persuaded to marry,' said Elizabeth Bennet. And so Elizabeth rejects the proud Mr Darcy. Can nothing overcome her prejudice against him? And what of the other Bennet girls - their fortunes, and misfortunes, in the business of getting husbands? This famous novel by Jane Austen is full of wise and humorous observation of the people and manners of her times.

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.

Stories of Mystery and Suspense + CD audioAbout the series: The series Young Adult ELI Readers is divided into 6 levels according to the language level of the readers. It's in line with the indications of the Common European Framework of Reference for Language and comprise useful language certification exercises. This ensures that learners will…

Unabridged reader for learners of English: CEFR level C2In this reader you will find:The First World War in Facts and Figurespoems and verseBiographical notes about the poetsBackground pages: The Poppy, Women and War, The Unknown Soldier, The Lasting ImpactNotes on the poemsActivities to help C2 readers with technical vocabularywith extracts recorded on Audio CD and full text as Mp3 from elireaders.com

Which race between two English universities is so famous to be known simply as ‘The Boat Race’? The teams are getting ready. The Oxford – Cambridge Boat Race is only weeks away and Sam’s brother is on the team. But what’s happening at the boat house? Why are some people from the team ill? Was the fire at the boat house an accident? Sam and his…

Presents the language and communication aims for each lesson, instructions on how to carry out lessons, extra cultural information and vocabulary, an answer key, transcripts, ideas for extra activities and revision, alternative short lesson plans, extra or cross-curricular links, tests and detailed information on how to use suggested websites.