When Lord Asano drew his sword on Lord Kira one spring day in 1701, it began a story that is now a national legend in Japan. Lord Kira lived, but Lord Asano died, and after his death, his samurai became ronin, samurai without a master. And so began their long plan for revenge on Kira. Their loyalty to their dead master made him famous, and people in Japan remember them to this day. The story of the fortyseven ronin has been told and retold for 300 years - in plays, novels, and films. A major Hollywood film was made about the forty-seven ronin in 2013. Classics, modern fiction, non-fiction and more. Written for secondary ... |
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In this simplified classic, King Richard of England is away at war. His lazy brother John, helped by the evil Sheriff of Nottingham, rules the Land. Only the heroic adventures of the outlaw Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men help to foil the Sheriff's greedy schemes. "Macmillan English Explorers" is an eight-level reading scheme written specifically for young learners of English. They bring first language teaching methods to reading lessons in international classrooms. Informed by the National Literacy Strategy and by teaching methodology for first language speakers of English, "Macmillan Explorers& ... |
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Simon and Sarah are really excited. They are going on a walking holiday to the Misty Mountain Hostel in Scotland. At the first opportunity they set off to explore the magnificent Misty Mountain. But after an accident, things go from bad to worse. Soon Simon and Sarah find themselves in grave danger. "Macmillan English Explorers" is an eight-level reading scheme written specifically for young learners of English. They bring first language teaching methods to reading lessons in international classrooms. Informed by the National Literacy Strategy and by teaching methodology for first language speakers of English, & ... |
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Животът се променя за секунда. Сядаш да вечеряш и животът такъв, какъвто го познаваш, свършва. Какво остава от него, когато съпругът ти, с когото си споделил четиридесет години, умира внезапно, а единствената ти дъщеря е в кома в болницата? Култовата писателка Джоун Дидиън търси отговора в разтърсваща автобиографична изповед. Разказът на Дидиън за скръбта ѝ след смъртта на мъжа ѝ - писателя Джон Грегъри Дън, е болезнен, но и топъл - разказ за загубата, спомена и любовта, която бди над смисъла на живота. Джоун Дидиън (р. 1934) е американска писателка - авторка на романи, филмови сценарии, публицистични ... |
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Как да изградим своя синя зона? "Книга, която трябва да прочетете, ако искате да останете млади!"Д-р М. Оз ... Бестселър на Ню Йорк Таймс, това е една удивителна книга, която ни превежда през няколко континента и ни запознава с уникални култури, обичаи и практики. Знания, придобити след хиляди години и научни изследвания, които да ни помогнат да живеем по-дълго и да бъдем по-здрави и щастливи. Книгата на Дан Бютнер е съставена от вълнуващи разкази за екзотични места на земята, приютили най-здравите и дълголетни хора, които споделят историите си с читателя. Тя е като истинско пътешествие около света и в същото ... |
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The monograph Education 4.0 and innovative techniques in teaching attempts to present the latest models and techniques of teaching, as well as the challenges facing higher education institutions in a COVID-19 pandemic. Given the specifics of the subject, the publication will be useful for professionals in the field of teaching accounting and finance at universities, and for all who are interested in the problems of innovative teaching methods. Assoc. Prof. Nadya Velinova-Sokolova , PhD, is a lecturer in the Department of Finance and Accounting at the Faculty of Economics and Business Adminisration, Sofia University St. ... |
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Join Holly and Tom on a family day out - with them you can enjoy funfair rides, games and a meal in a restaurant. In all the excitement, Holly and Tom remember to be kind to their baby brother. "Macmillan English Explorers" is an eight-level reading scheme written specifically for young learners of English. They bring first language teaching methods to reading lessons in international classrooms. Informed by the National Literacy Strategy and by teaching methodology for first language speakers of English, "Macmillan Explorers" is supported by an understanding of the needs of young learners and teachers ... |
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Geppetto carves himself a puppet out of wood. He loves the puppet and calls him Pinocchio. Pinocchio doesn't want to be a puppet. He wants to be a real boy, but he is naughty and cannot tell the truth... "Macmillan English Explorers" is an eight-level reading scheme written specifically for young learners of English. They bring first language teaching methods to reading lessons in international classrooms. Informed by the National Literacy Strategy and by teaching methodology for first language speakers of English, "Macmillan Explorers" is supported by an understanding of the needs of young ... |
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Интригуващи факти и любопитни хипотези за един от най-мистичните археологически резервати в България - "Сборяново". Преди повече от 2000 години територията на днешния резерват "Сборяново" е била център на мистичните ритуали на гетите. Древният тракийски народ е издигнал тук над 100 могили, които пресъздават небесни съзвездия и отразяват стремежа към безсмъртие на душата и хармония между Земята и Вселената. "Енигмата Сборяново" представя интригуващи факти и любопитни хипотези за изследваните до този момент могили, съкровища, гробници, храмове и светилища. Като пряк свидетел на ... |
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This textbook is designed for students taking a university degree in International Relations (IR), European Studies (ES) and Political Science (PS) at Bulgarian universities, including the University of National and World Economy (UNWE). Another potential target group of users are students majoring in journalism, law or management who need to understand and express key concepts in politics, economics and international relations. Students with an advanced level of proficiency in English will gain most benefit from this textbook. The latter has been graded as advanced level, considering that a basic prerequisite for ... |
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The first official Stranger Things novel. Before the Demogorgon... before the Mind Flayer... terror wore a human face. ... A mysterious lab. A sinister scientist. A secret history. If you think you know the truth behind Eleven’s mother, prepare to have your mind turned Upside Down. It's the summer of 1969. The world is changing, and Terry Ives isn't content to watch from the sidelines. When word gets around about an important government experiment, she signs on as a test subject. But behind the walls of Hawkins National Laboratory - and the piercing gaze of its director, Dr. Martin Brenner - lurks a dark ... |
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Брилянтен военноисторически труд, който напълно доказва твърдението на Уинстън Чърчил, че първият месец на Първата световна война е бил "ненадмината драма". Нюзуик В това знаково, наградено с "Пулицър" изследване, историкът Барбара Тъкман пресъздава първия месец на Първата световна война: трийсет дни през лятото на 1914, които определят хода на конфликта, на историята и в крайна сметка - на облика на настоящия свят. Започва с погребението на английския крал Едуард VII - най-голямото събиране на кралски особи и висши държавници някога, и проследява ескалирането на напрежението и неизбежния сблъсък, ... |
