Based on the story of Buchi Emecheta. Retold by Rosemary Border. ... When her father dies, Aku-nna and her young brother have no one to look after them. They are welcomed by their uncle because of Aku-nna's bride price - the money that her future husband will pay for her. In her new, strange home one man is kind to her and teaches her to become a woman. Soon they are in love, although everyone says he is not a suitable husband for her. The more the world tries to separate them, the more they are drawn together - until, finally, something has to break. Classics, modern fiction, non-fiction and more. Written for ... |
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Based on the story of Colin Dexter. Retold by Clare West. ... Chief Inspector Morse is drinking a pint of beer. He is thinking about an attractive woman who lives not far away. The woman he is thinking of is hanging, dead, from the ceiling of her kitchen. On the floor lies a chair, almost two metres away from the woman's feet. Chief Inspector Morse finishes his pint, and orders another. Perhaps he will visit Anne, after all. But he is in no particular hurry. Meanwhile, Anne is still hanging in her kitchen, waiting for the police to come and cut her down. She is in no hurry, either. Classics, modern fiction, non- ... |
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В речника се съдържа информация за 2800 японски йероглифа. Включени са всички 2136 знака от образователния минимум, утвърден от японското Министерство на образованието. Йероглифите са илюстрирани с над 8000 примерни думи, включващи различните им четения. Предговорът съдържа уводна статия с кратка история на японските йероглифи, тяхната класификация и структура, както и основни правила при изписването им. В края на книгата като приложения са включени набор от показалци, които позволяват търсене на йероглифи по различни критерии. Речникът е предназначен за всички, които имат интерес към японската писменост. ... |
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Based on the story of Charles Dickens. Retold by Clare West. ... "Please, Mr Murdstone! Don't beat me! I've tried to learn my lessons, really I have, sir!" sobs David. Although he is only eight years old, Mr Murdstone does beat him, and David is so frightened that he bites his cruel stepfather's hand. For that, he is kept locked in his room for five days and nights, and nobody is allowed to speak to him. As David grows up, he learns that life is full of trouble and misery and cruelty. But he also finds laughter and kindness, trust and friendship... and love. Classics, modern fiction, non-fiction ... |
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Award-winning readers series of original fiction for learners of English. At seven levels, this impressive selection of carefully graded readers offers exciting reading for every student's capabilities. It's Christmas in New York and Private Investigator Nathan Marley is hired by a rich attractive woman to reclaim a briefcase of jewellery from a locker at Grand Central station. Marley is right not to trust the woman and soon finds himself involved in a case of criminal activity involving fraud, computer hacking and kidnap. ... |
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С това помагало вие ще усвоите граматичния материал по руски език за начално ниво и ниво на оцеляване (А1-А2) чрез обучаваща система от упражнения. Помагалото е предназначено както за начинаещи (ученици, студенти, курсисти, самообучаващи се), така и за всички, които в различна степен владеят езика, но желаят да го усъвършенстват или да получат сертификат. Работата с помагалото включва четири етапа: обучаващият етап съдържа степенувани по сложност упражнения за усвояване на предвидената граматика. Всеки нов раздел се базира на предходните; преговорът се осъществява чрез речево-комуникативни упражнения на базата на ... |
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Изданието е на британски английски (British English). ... 1936 е и Европа е на прага на война. Фреди е английско момче от работническата класа, отчаяно за повече вълнение в живота си. Когато прочита за чуждестранни доброволци, участващи във войната в Испания, той разбира какво трябва да направи. Изданието се предлага и в комплект с аудио CD и CD-ROM, които съдържат игри, за усвояване на речника и пълен запис на романа. ... |
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Award-winning readers series of original fiction for learners of English. At seven levels, this impressive selection of carefully graded readers offers exciting reading for every student's capabilities. It's Stephany and Max's first holiday together in Italy and they are staying at the flat of Stephany's friend, Carlos. Max is a little jealous of Carlos and Carlos's wife is certainly not happy to see Stephany. It becomes clear that there is more between Stephany and Carlos than just friendship and the tension rises between the two couples. As Max discovers more about Stephany's past, he begins ... |
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Award-winning readers series of original fiction for learners of English. At seven levels, this impressive selection of carefully graded readers offers exciting reading for every student's capabilities. Carl begins to worry when his wife Linda does not arrive for the weekend at their seaside house in the east of England. When he asks local people whether they have seen her, they appear helpful, but he soon begins to wonder whether they are hiding information from him about his missing wife. ... |
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Award-winning readers series of original fiction for learners of English. At seven levels, this impressive selection of carefully graded readers offers exciting reading for every student's capabilities. Paul Morris's happy life in Italy changes when his wife dies suddenly. He develops a relationship with Sandra, a friend at work, but everything is not as it seems. How can Sandra afford such an expensive car? And why does she keep making mysterious phone calls? Soon Paul is involved in international crime and a thrilling car chase across Europe. ... |
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Award-winning readers series of original fiction for learners of English. At seven levels, this impressive selection of carefully graded readers offers exciting reading for every student's capabilities. Alex Forley had everything: good looks, money, a beautiful house in London, an attractive girlfriend and a close group of friends. But now he is dead - an apparent case of suicide. Detective Inspector Rod Eliot isn't sure Alex killed himself and he wants the answers to two simple questions.Was it murder? And if so, who did it? ... |
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Award-winning readers series of original fiction for learners of English. At seven levels, this impressive selection of carefully graded readers offers exciting reading for every student's capabilities. Ikuko goes to England to study English, promising her boyfriend Hiroshi she will return to Japan to marry him. However, in Birmingham Ikuko discovers a whole new world and falls in love with another overseas student. Ikuko's journey across the world not only teaches her about different ways of life but also becomes a voyage of self-discovery. ... |