Джейн Уилямс никога не се е влюбвала. Тя посвещава цялото си време на цветарското магазинче, наследено от нейната баба. През деня с колежката ѝ Ло създават красиви нестандартни букети, а вечерите прекарва с кучето си у дома. И макар да харесва своя живот, тайничко си мечтае да срещне любовта. Навръх двайсет и деветия си рожден ден Джейн получава картичка от мистериозен изпращач - французойката Колет. Тя ѝ разкрива, че притежава рядкото умение да вижда истинската любов, което е причината от малка зрението ѝ внезапно да се замъглява. Джейн трябва да разпознае и опише шестте вида любов според древните ... |
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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. On holiday in the Lake District with her new jet-skiing boyfriend, Nick, Laura meets the local vet, Robert. Robert dislikes both Laura and Nick on sight. However, Laura soon discovers why Robert hates people from the city. Slowly Laura and Robert get to know each other better, and she soon has to make a choice: Nick or Robert? ... |
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Three Men in a Boat is a comic classic. When it first appeared in 1889 it became a best seller, and has remained popular ever since. This motley novel has not only been translated into many languages but has also been staged, filmed, televised and imitated. The adventures and misfortunes on the Thames of the three English friends and their pugnacious dog, Montmorency, provide rich humour, shrewd observations, lyrical reflections, and, predominantly, genially ironic perceptions of human fallibility. The sequel, Three Men on the Bummel, reunites the three friends for their "Bummel" ("roaming or wandering& ... |
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Сър Филип се нуждае от съпруга. Той знае, че според стандартите на висшето общество Елоиз Бриджъртън е вече стара мома, и предполага, че няма да е придирчива, а по-скоро отчаяно ще копнее да получи предложение за брак. Само че тя съвсем не се оказва онова, което въображението му е рисувало. Красивата жена на прага му е всичко друго, но не и тиха и кротка... Елоиз Бриджъртън не може да се омъжи за някого, когото никога не е срещала! Да не би сър Филип да си мисли, че си е изгубила ума? Но писмото с предложението му не напуска мислите ѝ и преди да се усети, тя се озовава в карета на път към неговия дом, като се ... |
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Retold by Tim Vicary . ... A beautiful young Indian girl, and a brave Englishman. Black eyes, and blue eyes. A friendly smile, a laugh, a look of love... But this is North America in 1607, and love is not easy. The girl is the daughter of King Powhatan, and the Englishman is a white man. And the Indians of Virginia do not want the white men in their beautiful country. This is the famous story of Pocahontas, and her love for the Englishman John Smith. Classics, modern fiction, non-fiction and more. Written for secondary and adult students the Oxford Bookworms Library has seven reading levels from A1 - C1 of the CEFR. ... |
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An essential companion to the Harry Potter books, "The Tales of Beedle the Bard" is a collection of fairytales from the wizarding world, via the enchanted pen of J.K. Rowling . Rich with allusions and symbols from the Harry Potter stories, and enhanced with fascinating commentary from beloved sage Professor Albus Dumbledore, this is a Hogwarts Library book to treasure and enjoy for years to come. All of the gorgeous, grim and gothic detail of the Bard's five bewitching tales has been brought to life by Chris Riddell, thrice winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal. Much loved by generations of witches and ... |
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Resurrect the tense conflict between the Jujutsu Sorcerers and the cursed spirits in this collection of original stories. Sorcery and demon curses abound in this collection of stories spun from the world of Jujutsu Kaisen. Cursed spirits have struck the opening blow at Satozakura High School in an unfolding conflict against the Jujutsu Sorcerers. But while this epic and unyielding battle intensifies, the heroes of Jujutsu Kaisen have other mysteries to solve…such as why Yuji and Megumi see Gojo at a maid cafe, whether Nanami can uncover the secret behind a website that claims to sell dolls that resurrect the dead, and ... |
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"Great Inventions. Lost" is a Level 6 reader. Its fun and informative subject matter will capture a child's interest in reading and learning English while reinforcing the basic structures and vocabulary found in most primary courses. Activities pages and picture dictionary can be found at the back of each reader. The book can be used as supplementary reading material with any primary course. The "Macmillan Children's Readers" series offers simplified English reading. The series is divided into six levels. The series brings children real and imaginary stories to arouse their interest. The book ... |
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Life is short. No-one knows that better than seventeen-year-old Lenni. But as she is about to learn, it's not only what you make of life that matters, but who you share it with. Dodging doctor's orders, she joins an art class where she bumps into fellow patient Margot, a rebel-hearted eighty-three-year-old from the next ward. Their bond is instant as they realize that together they have lived an astonishing one hundred years. To celebrate their shared century, they decide to paint their life stories: of growing old and staying young, of giving joy, of receiving kindness, of losing love, of finding the person ... |
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Преди шест години в една закусвалня срещнах един невероятен непознат, който ми се изплъзна... или по-точно не дойде на уговорената ни среща. Уилям Картър, въпросният непознат от срещата ни преди шест години, бе последният човек, когото можех да си представя във фирмата на баща ми, където работех и аз. Та, докато се боря с паниката и вълнението, мъчейки се да се държа що-годе естествено, си давам сметка, че той дори не ме помни. Не съм сигурна дали да изпитвам облекчение, или тъга. Нещата се влошават, когато се разбра, че ще ни се наложи да работим в тясно сътрудничество, но категорични му заявих, че вече не си падам по ... |
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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. In Cambridge, Fanella bravely faces the challenge of adopting a child alone after her partner leaves her. Fanella and five-year-old Ellie get off to a rocky start, but Fanella patiently steers their relationship on to more solid ground. Meanwhile, her relationship with Rod, Ellie's teacher and a married man, is a little more complicated. ... |
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Based on the story of Jerome K. Jerome . Retold by Diane Mowat . ... "I like work. I find it interesting... I can sit and look at it for hours." By the book With ideas like this, perhaps it is not a good idea to spend a holiday taking a boat trip up the River Thames. But this is what the three friends - and Montmorency the dog - decide to do. It is the sort of holiday that is fun to remember afterwards, but not so much fun to wake up too early on a cold, wet morning. This famous book has made people laugh all over the world for a hundred years... and they are still laughing. Classics, modern fiction, non- ... |
