Kathy Burke Books

Shares the personal story of the New York City police department's most highly decorated woman detective to recount her early achievements as well as her work with some of the department's most elite units during high-profile cases, a career that was challenged by a landmark federal lawsuit filed by the author against the department for sexual discrimination. 40,000 first printing.

"One night, Tom Ripley is insulted by a man at a party. An ordinary person would just be upset by this, but Tom Ripley is not an ordinary person. Months later, when a friend asks him for help with two simple murders, he remembers the night and plans revenge. He starts a game-- a very nasty game, in which he plays with the life of a sick and innocent man. But how far will he go?"--Back cover

"When Ishmael and his friend join the crew of the whaling ship the Pequod, they are unaware that its captain, the mysterious Ahab, is out for revenge. His plan is to pursue and kill the viscious white whale, Moby Dick, and no one can stop him!"--Back cover note.

Lorelei Lee and her best friend Dorothy take the world by storm in their search for the ideal suitor, the richer the better. Lorelei meets an American millionaire who might just be the one. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes was made into a delightful classic film starring Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell (1953) and features the song 'Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend'.

Classic / American English These nine stories will take the reader on an exciting journey to distant cultures and times. The collection includes folktales from South America, Africa, India, China, and Europe.

One night Tom Ripley is insulted by a man at a party. An ordinary person would just be upset by this, but Tom Ripley is not an ordinary person. Months later, when a friend asks him for help with two simple murders, he remembers this night and plans revenge. He starts a game - a very nasty game, in which he plays with the life of a sick and innocent man. But how far will he go?

The emphasis of the "Workout" English language course for intermediate to advanced students is on developing students' fluency and accuracy through relevant language and skills. This is the advanced teacher's book that suggests alternative routes through the course to suit different situations.

When Troy Stark makes a mistake, a monster is born. Ultron has terrible plans for people on Earth. Iron Man, Captain America, Black Widow, Hulk, and the rest of the Avengers team must come together again. They must fight Ultron - and other new enemies - to save the world.

Pearson English Readers bring language learning to life through the joy of reading. Well-written stories entertain us, make us think, and keep our interest page after page. Pearson English Readers offer teenage and adult learners a huge range of titles, all featuring carefully graded language to... číst celé