Penguin Readers is a series of simplified novels, film novelizations and original titles that introduce students at all levels to the pleasures of reading in English. Originally designed for teaching English as a foreign language, the series' combination of high interest level and low reading age makes it suitable for both English-speaking teenagers with limited reading skills and students of English as a second language. Many titles in the series also provide access to the pre-20th century literature strands of the National Curriculum English Orders.
Артур Хейли Book order (chronological)
Arthur Hailey is a globally acclaimed author whose gripping novels delve into the complexities and ethical quandaries of modern life. With masterful characterizations and meticulous research into his chosen subjects, Hailey's works often explore the world of big business, revealing human frailties and triumphs within high-stakes environments. His ability to weave intricate plots with a profound understanding of human nature makes him a timeless storyteller who captivates readers worldwide.
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- 477 pages
- 17 hours of reading
The Final Diagnosis
- 334 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Librarian's note: An alternate cover edition can be found here All the drama, color and explosive action of Hotel! The whole fascinating story of a great hospital, where life begins and life ends. BIRTH. A "yellow baby" - "Get the operating room set up for a total transfusion - " EMERGENCY. The nurse's urgent voice on the phone - "Doctor! You patient is hemorrhaging!" LOVE. The hurried embrace in a linen closet. SURGERY. Scalpel slices. Blood spurts. Diagnosis correct? "Hemostat, hemostat quick!" AUTOPSY. The cadaver opened from sternum to pubic bone. "Doctor! The nurse fainted." The dramatic techniques of modern medicine, the crucial, intimate scenes inside a big hospital -