John Allison Book order (chronological)

Bad Machinery is back with all-new drama for these British teens in the ninth volume of the award-winning series from the creator of Giant Days, John Allison. Shauna Wickle knows what she wants: top grades for a university scholarship, excellent friends for solving mysteries, and a lifetime subscription to Architectural Digest. But when her older brother returns from several years spent in prison, her carefully constructed life begins crumbling around her ears. With her friends, classes, and family quickly slipping out of her control, Shauna will be faced with the mystery of how to protect what she loves without also losing herself. The Case of the Missing Piece, the ninth book in John Allison's award-winning Bad Machinery series, finds our mystery crew caught in the merciless claws of adolescence. Can you heal someone with friendship? Does a crush truly have to physically crush you? And can you grow up without also growing away?

As Esther re-evaluates the biggest decisions in her life, she enters an essay contest that could change everything for her! LONDON CALLING! Everything going fine for Esther - she’s only dealing with a past break up, facing her own mortality and the pressure of an essay contest that could change her life. Don’t worry, she’s got everything figured out...except for the getting everything figured out part. Otherwise she’s not racing towards imminent disaster. But for McGraw, the tough realities of life hit hard as he learns about the loss of someone close to him and has to find a way to process this shocking news. The Eisner Award winning team of John Allison (By Night) and Max Sarin return to Sheffield for heartbreak, muscle aches, the very special pain of going corporate…and why the love of good friends is the secret to getting through it all. Collects Giant Days #49-52.

It’s never a quiet day at the University of Sheffield when Esther, Susan and Daisy are around – especially if that means solving a comic book caper, attending McGraw’s brother’s wedding and Daisy learning to drive! It’s never a quiet day at the University of Sheffield as best friends Esther, Susan and Daisy try do regular things like solving comic book shop capers, attending McGraw’s brother’s wedding and Daisy learning to drive OH MY GOD WE’RE ALL DOOMED. Meanwhile, Ed has to have a hard conversation with his girlfriend about her behavior when she drinks and what it means for their future…if they have one. The Eisner Award nominated team of John Allison (By Night) and Max Sarin are back with new unforgettable stories about the best BFFs ever, including a special issue both written and illustrated by Allison himself. Collects Giant Days #45-48.

THE END IS HERE! KINDA! Return to Sheffield one last time as Daisy and Esther are about to graduate - with Susan there to cheer them on! But it’s not goodbye, because one year later Daisy and Susan must join forces to save Esther from the head girls who’re making her life hell! And then it really might just be goodbye... The Eisner Award winning team of John Allison (Wicked Things) and Max Sarin conclude one of the most beloved new comics of the century with graduation, all the feels and a reminder that friendship is forever. Collects Giant Days #53-54 and Giant Days: As Time Goes By #1.

"A delightfully quirky series whose eccentric charms haven't faltered." - KIRKUS From the bestselling author of Giant Days comes the latest pocket-sized volume in his beloved Bad Machinery series! It's that classic feud: mods versus rockers! As the boys get caught up in the allure of mod culture (the scooters! the hair! the fashion!), Shauna is testing her mettle as the queen of metal. But when the new King of the Mods is crowned, he sparks an all-out war between the musical factions, with the mystery team caught in the mix! The Case of the Modern Men, the eighth book in John Allison's award-winning Bad Machinery series, finds our intrepid mystery-solvers at an age-old crossroads. How does a person become cool? Why can't we all just get along? And could that shiny new scooter be... cursed? AWARDS & RECOGNITION FOR THE SERIES Eisner Award nomination, Best Publication for Teens (2017) Dwayne McDuffie Kids’ Comics Award shortlist (2017) YALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens (2017) Texas Library Association’s Maverick Graphic Novel list (2015) Cybils Awards finalist—Graphic Novels: Young Adult (2013) Publishers Weekly Best Children's Books of 2013 British Comic Award - Best Comic (2012) Parents' Choice Awards, Fiction, Recommended Seal (2016)

It’s the end of second year, and everything is happening so fast for Esther, Susan and Daisy! It’s the end of second year, and everything is happening so fast! Moving out, breaking up, breaking hearts, breaking…bones? Best-Mates-for-Life Esther, Daisy, and Susan had better hold on tight if they want to make it to their third year, never mind in one piece! John Allison (Bad Machinery, Scary Go Round) and illustrators Max Sarin and Liz Fleming shepherd us through another action-packed semester in Giant Days Volume 9, which collects Issues #33-36 of the Eisner Award-nominated series.

It’s Daisy, Esther and Susan’s third year at university, and with that comes new beaus, new jobs, and new adventures. The end of university is upon BFFs Daisy, Esther, and Susan! Between Halloween run-ins with Daisy’s dreaded (dreadful) ex, part time gigs at a shady pop-up Christmas market, Esther dating a tech-bro, and Susan attempting to be…romantic, there’s still plenty to learn and more than enough misadventure to squeeze in before it’s time to don caps and gowns! Written by John Allison (Scary Go Round, By Night) and illustrated by the incredible Max Sarin, Giant Days volume 11 kicks off third year with a bang, collecting issues #41-44 of the Eisner-Nominated series.

Daisy, Esther, and Susan’s last year at university is getting a bumpy start, with everything strange after Ed’s declaration of love followed by grievous injury, Daisy with nowhere to live, and McGraw and Susan at odds over their new flat! The final year of university is about to start for best mates Daisy, Esther, and Susan, and everything is going completely off the rails. From finding somewhere to live at the last minute, to broken bones, to the looming terror of the adult world, this semester is one you won’t want to miss. John Allison (Bad Machinery, Scary Go Round) and illustrators Max Sarin and Julia Madrigal are our “resident advisors” for this action-packed fall term, which collects Issues #37-40 of the Eisner Award-nominated series.

This collection compiles issues 17 to 24 of a beloved comic series, showcasing the humorous and heartfelt escapades of three university friends navigating the ups and downs of student life. With sharp wit and relatable characters, the story explores themes of friendship, love, and the challenges of growing up. The vibrant artwork enhances the engaging narrative, making it a delightful read for fans of slice-of-life comics.

Going off to university is always a time of change and growth, but for Esther, Susan, and Daisy, things are about to get a little weird. University is a time to learn for most, but for Susan, Esther, and Daisy academia seems to be throwing more at them than books and learning. House-hunting, terrible breakups, and regretful hookups pepper the girls lives this semester as they navigate their way through Freshman year. Thankfully, they have each other. This second volume of Giant Days: Not On The Test Edition, written by John Allison (Bad Machinery, Scary Go Round) and illustrated by Max Sarin and Liz Fleming, collects the third and fourth story arcs of the Eisner Award and Harvey Award-nominated series, as well as additional never-before-collected Giant Days comics in a deluxe hardcover.

Esther, Susan, and Daisy continue to face the rigors of young adulthood in this Eisner-nominated series. Fast friends Susan, Daisy, and Esther continue their second year at Sheffield University, and these are formative times, indeed. Education and looking ahead to the future isn’t all that college holds in-store for these ladies; grocery store protests, family reunions, and even an MMORPG wedding are all on this semester’s docket. John Allison (Bad Machinery, Scary Go Round) and illustrators Max Sarin and Liz Fleming, take us to Sophomore year’s second semester in Giant Days Volume 7, which collects Issues #25-28 of the Eisner Nominated series.

"It's the end of second year for best mates Susan, Daisy, and Esther, and cracks are appearing in the foundation of this unshakeable trio. Between (irritating) new loves, (secretive) old loves, (unlikely) new friendships and (terrible) old houses, they'll be lucky to make it to third year alive!"--Back cover.

Based on the success of the original edition, The Business 2.0 continues to offer Business English students the confidence, language and fundamentals skills they need to succeed in the competitive international business environment.

Time is a fickle creature, especially when there's wormhole in the science cupboard. When a strange boy who seems far too entranced by cell phones appears, it's up to Lottie, Shauna, and Mildred to figure out his strange purposes. The Case of the Forked Road, the seventh book in John Allison's award-winning Bad Machinery series, finds our young sleuths facing the intricacies of time and space itself. What is their science teacher hiding? Who is the mysterious Calvin, why is he dressed like it s 1960, and why is he obsessed with Communists? And another thing: just what is going on with Jack, Sonny, and Linton?"

Going off to university is always a time of change and growth, but for Esther, Susan, and Daisy, things are about to get a little weird.

It's springtime at Sheffield University. Will Susan, Esther, and Daisy make it to summer?

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In Company 3.0 ESP Logistics can be used by business professionals working in logistics-related roles at different levels of seniority. The course uses the same communicative and people-skills focus as In Company 3.0, and can be used flexibly. It comes with a print Student’s Book and access to an online Student’s Resource Centre.

The new year brings the all the joys and near-drownings of young love in The Case of the Fire Inside, the latest volume of Bad Machinery! Sonny meets a mysterious new girl who seems to have climbed out of the sea itself, while Mildred falls for the bad boy of Saturday detention. But can either of them succeed in the face of jealous exes, overprotective fathers, and the persistent tide of DESTINY? What is a "selkie"? Is a Morton's toe fatal? And can Dark Rotuss truly save the galaxy?

School is out for summer, and for the Tackleford mystery team, that means lazy days, balmy evenings, and... creeping existential dread that threatens the whole city. With half the team gallivanting off to exotic locales (like Aunty Kath's in Margate), can Linton, Jack, and Lottie solve this season's most dire case? The Case of the Unwelcome Visitor, the sixth book in John Allison's award-winning Bad Machinery series, pits our young heroes against the terrors of the unfamiliar and unknown. Lottie's mum and sister have both fallen in love (thanks to the internet), Linton is determined to save his father from the soul-sucking responsibility of a promotion, and why is Jack working at the local paper with team nemesis (and hot-shot reporter) Erin Winters? Isn't print meant to be dead? Could the link between these tangled threads be The Night Creeper, who prowls Tackleford's streets and leaves people in the hospital with a blank stare and a terrible smile on their face?

"Susan, Esther, and Daisy started at university three weeks ago and became fast friends. Now, away from home for the first time, all three want to reinvent themselves. But in the face of hand-wringing boys, personal experimentation, holiday balls, nu-chauvinism, and the willful, unwanted intrusion of academia, they may be lucky just to make it to spring alive"--Amazon.com.

A new school year brings a new classmate to Griswald's Grammar School! But he's a bit strange, and he really, really likes onions. When the whole school suddenly becomes best friends with him, Shauna seems to be the only one left out. It's up to her to peel back the mystery, one onion layer at a time. Join the team for another thrilling case, full of the cunning wit and high-flying adventure you can only get from John Allison's Bad Machinery.

"Originally published in single magazine form as Giant days No. 1-4"--Colophon.

The Tackleford gang is back with a new case that demands solving! When Tackleford's derelict barns begin going up in flames, Linton and Sonny are on the case with a moderately mysterious new friend. Paths cross, however, when Lottie and Mildred meet a terrifying yet misunderstood creature living beneath a bridge!

Everyone's favorite preteen British detectives are back for another case! With toddlers disappearing and rumors of a large, beast-like creature roaming the woods, Tackleford is in serious danger. And then there's Mildred's new dog Archibald... if you can even call it a dog. After all, what kind of dog drinks tea out of a cup? Everything comes to a head once the boys get a picture of the beast and Archibald goes missing. Is there a connection? And what does it all have to do with the magic pencil Mildred won from a carnie con game? The second installment of John Allison's award-winning webcomic series in print!

The Student's Book Premium Pack contains the Student's Book and webcode access to online components. The Online Workbook allows students to practise language online and on the move and see their progress. The Student's Resource Centre gives access to additional material such as audio, video, answer key, glossary, phrase banks and worksheets.

Based on the success of the original, The Business 2.0 continues to offer Business English students the fundamentals and skills they need to succeed in the competitive international business environment.

Tackleford, England is a town full of mysteries. Shauna, Charlotte, and Mildred just want to help the mysterious old immigrant woman keep her home. Jack, Linton, and Sonny just want to find out why the owner of the local football stadium has been plagued by a curse. If only the two groups could stop fighting with each other, they might realize there's a shared solution...Of course, when you're just starting your first year at Griswalds Grammar School, nothing matters quite as much as football, friends, stylish jackets, trading cards, or your nerdy teacher's fancy wife. And when all of these things are competing for your attention, just how are you supposed to find the time to solve mysteries, anyway?

It offers business English students the fundamentals and skills they need to succeed in the competitive international business environment. Topics include business organization, CVs, and covering letters -- Back cover.

It offers business English students the fundamentals and skills they need to succeed in the competitive international business environment. Topics include business organization, CVs, and covering letters -- Back cover.

In Company has edtablished itself as the English course for professionals because of its immediate results through topic- based content, active skills, and real world tasks that are instantly relevant to everyday business life. In Company Second Edition builds on the success of the original but is now updated and improved with a host of new features.

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Učebnice byla vytvořena pro vysoké školy, zaměřená na studenty bez předchozí pracovní zkušenosti. Vyučuje jazyk, terminologii a odborné koncepty. Slovní zásoba zahrnuje nová slova vytištěná šedě, s výkladovým slovníčkem na konci, kde jsou slova rozlišena na aktivní (červená) a pasivní (černá). Učebnice využívá blended learning, kombinující práci s učitelem a samostudium pomocí elektronických zdrojů. Každá lekce obsahuje Internet Research a je propojena s obsahem DVD-ROMu. Součástí knihy je výukový DVD-ROM, který slouží jako Workbook s cvičeními na gramatiku, slovní zásobu, výslovnost, psaní a testy. Studenti mohou sledovat svůj pokrok a výsledky. DVD-ROM obsahuje videoprogram, nahrávky, upravitelné vzory obchodní korespondence a úkoly, které simulují reálné situace. Učebnici lze používat lineárně nebo modulárně; každá lekce je rozdělena na dvojstrany zahrnující různé aspekty jako gramatiku, mluvení a psaní. Metodická příručka pro učitele obsahuje pokyny k cvičením, úvodní a následné aktivity, přepisy nahrávek a klíč k cvičením. Na začátku každé lekce je stránka s informacemi o odborných konceptech a užitečnými internetovými odkazy.

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The Student’s Book Pack is built according to students’ needs with key focuses on speaking, vocabulary and grammar. Case studies use true business scenarios and push students to develop their language and business skills.

Učebnice byla navržena pro vysoké školy, zaměřená na studenty bez předchozí pracovní zkušenosti. Kromě jazykových dovedností se zaměřuje na terminologii a odborné koncepty. V textu jsou nová slova pro studenty vytištěna šedě a zařazena do výkladového slovníčku na konci, kde jsou rozlišena na červená (aktivní slovní zásoba) a černá (pasivní slovní zásoba). Učebnice využívá blended-learning, což kombinuje práci s učitelem a samostudium pomocí elektronických zdrojů. Obsahuje cvičení na gramatiku, slovní zásobu, výslovnost, psaní a testy. Speciální nástroj umožňuje studentům sledovat svůj pokrok. - kvalitní videoprogram pro celoobrazovkový režim - nahrávky k učebnici s možností sledovat text - mp3 nahrávky pro přehrávače - upravitelné vzory obchodní korespondence a dokumentů - úkoly, kde studenti aplikují jazykové znalosti v simulovaných reálných situacích.

A fast-paced, multi-level business English course. The course develops key language skills through activities that reflect the real world of modern business. It has been specifically designed for the in-company language training sector.

Humorná dvojjazyčná knížka od amerického autora, který v letech 1990–1994 působil v Praze (mmj. jako šéfredaktor časopisu Prognosis). Souběžný anglický text tištěný zvratmo.

This is the students' book in a stimulating course which integrates presentation of language with exercises and activities. There are 15 ten-age unies, each incorporating wide grammar coverage, systematic vocabulary presentation, listening and reading skills, and pair-work role plays.

This is the workbook in a stimulating course which integrates presentation of language with exercises and activities. There are 15 ten-age unies, each incorporating wide grammar coverage, systematic vocabulary presentation, listening and reading skills, and pair-work role plays. The workbook is a self-study practice book with 15 varied units of supplementary material for class use, homework and private study.

This is the students' book in a stimulating course which integrates presentation of language with exercises and activities. There are 15 ten-age unies, each incorporating wide grammar coverage, systematic vocabulary presentation, listening and reading skills, and pair-work role plays.