Edited by Gaby Morgan. ... Poems of the Sea is an anthology of classic poetry that celebrates the sea; from the power of a stormy ocean to ships and sailors and beaches strewn with shells. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library ; a series of stunning, pocket-sized classics with ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features an introduction by author Adam Nicolson. For generations, poets have taken inspiration from ocean mists and rugged coastlines to conjure up adventures on the high seas and joyous days at the seaside. From Emily Dickinson 's ... |
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Tales of the Woodland is a beautiful hardback book where children to follow the adventures of four adorable animals in their natural woodland habitats. Four original animal stories written by Catherine Veitch tell the story of Blaze the emperor butterfly, Diamond the white-tailed deer, Jasper the jay and Silver the shrew. Children will be captivated by a deer who loves solving mysteries, a proud butterfly who starts to make friends, a mischievous shrew, and a jay who learns to share with others. Each story unfolds through a wonderful backdrop of artwork, packed with charming detail, and explores themes that children ... |
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The ever-elusive Enola Holmes has now been on the run for more than eight months, much to the bemusement of her brother - the world's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes. During a chance encounter with an old acquaintance, Lady Cecily, Enola realises that there is more to the young woman's plight than meets the eye. Especially when she leaves behind a dire plea for help within a peculiar pink fan... Puzzled, Enola finds she has no choice but to risk her freedom and join forces with Sherlock. But can she trust him? And can they both save Lady Cecily in time? ... |
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Parece que Doyle y el doctor Watson no tenian los mismos puntos de vista sobre el interes de las correrias de Holmes. Mientras el primero lo consideraba un entrometido que le impedia dedicarse a cosas "mas serias", Watson se empeñaba en resucitar los casos que tenia cuidadosamente anotados en su archivo. La historia ha dado la razon al doctor y ha preferido la "agenda" del detective a todas las preocupaciones metafisicas de su autor. Y Watson, que era ya para Holmes "una de sus costumbres, como el violin, el tabaco... y otras quiza menos disculpables", abre esa caja de sorpresas y nos ... |
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Двуезично издание на немски и английски език. ... Sherlock Holmes ist der Inbegriff des analytischen Spürsinns und die mit Abstand schillerndste aller Detektivfiguren. Die vor Einfallsreichtum sprühenden Kriminalerzählungen, in denen Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Doyle, Arthur Conan 1859 - 1930) den genialen Meisterdetektiv und dessen treuen Mitstreiter Dr. Watson ermitteln lässt, machten ihren Autor weltberühmt. Für diese zweisprachige Ausgabe wurden die sechs spannendsten und verblüffendsten Geschichten ausgewählt, darunter "Ein Skandal in Böhmen", "Das ... |
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Над 140 предизвикателства за мисълта, вдъхновени от най-великия детектив на света. ... "Когато сте изключили невъзможното, това, което остане - колкото и да е невероятно - трябва да бъде истината." Шерлок Холмс Най-великият детектив на света се завръща... Използвайте своите дедуктивни способности,за да решите над 140 оригинални загадки, свързани с "Изгубените случаи" на Шерлок Холмс. Тази забележителна сбирка представя всички видове загадки, за да отговори на всички вкусове и равнища на логически умения - от "елементарно" до "дяволско". "Най-голямата страст на Холмс е ... |
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По романа на Джек Лондон , преразказан от Силвана Сарди. ... The story follows the adventure of Buck, a dog stolen from his home in California and sold as a sled dog. As Buck's life changes from a much-loved pet to a working in often very hard conditions, Buck is forced to learn to survive. As the story progresses, Buck becomes more attracted to the Call of the Wild. Read about his adventures and the many problems he has to face in this new cruel world. Main themes include survival, returning to nature and loyalty built on trust. Книгата е част от поредицата Teen Readers на издателство Клет България . ... |
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Complete and unabridged. A pocket sized book - 10 x 15.5 cm. ... Supernatural hounds, a family curse, a mysterious cipher and the return of a deadly enemy. Sherlock Holmes will have to utilize every skill he has to solve the two classic mysteries collected here. "The Hound of the Baskervilles" sees Holmes and Dr. Watson travel to the misty wilds of Dartmoor to confront a devilish apparition, while in The Valley of Fear the pair investigate a gruesome murder that may be the work of the dastardly Professor Moriarty himself. In this "Macmillan Collector's Library" edition, Sherlock scholar David ... |
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The Hound of the Baskervilles is the classic detective chiller. It features the world's greatest detective, Sherlock Holmes , in his most challenging case. The Baskerville family is haunted by a phantom beast "with blazing eyes and dripping jaws" which roams the mist-enshrouded moors around the isolated Baskerville Hall on Dartmoor. Now the hound seems to be stalking young Sir Henry, the new master of the Baskerville estate. Is this devilish spectre the manifestation of the family curse? Or is Sir Henry the victim of a vile and scheming murderer? Only Sherlock Holmes can solve this devilish affair. The ... |
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Based on the story of James Fenimore Cooper . Text adaptation by Bill Bowler . ... The year is 1757. The English and the French are at war in North America. Two sisters - Cora and Alice - want to visit their father, General Munro. They begin their dangerous journey with the handsome English officer, Duncan Heyward and the Indian guide, Magua. On the way they meet friends and enemies, and many adventures. Some people will be heroes and some people will die. And what will happen to their friend Uncas, the last of the Mohican Indians? Dominoes is a full-colour, interactive readers series that offers students a fun ... |
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Complete and unabridged. A pocket sized book - 10 x 15.5 cm. ... All legends begin somewhere, and the two novels here are where one of the world's best-loved legends began. In "A Study in Scarlet", Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson first meet and investigate a seemingly impossible mystery that begins with a corpse in a deserted house. In The Sign of the Four the detective faces an even greater challenge: solving both the disappearance of Captain Arthur Morstan and the theft of the Agra treasure in India. In this "Macmillan Collector's Library" edition, Sherlock scholar David Stuart Davies ... |
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Based on the story of Jules Verne . Text adaptation by Merinda Wilson . ... In Hamburg, Germany, Professor Otto Lidenbrock comes home with an old Icelandic book. In it there is a message about a journey to the centre of the Earth. Can Lidenbrock and Axel and their Icelandic guide, Hans, find the centre of the Earth? And can they all get home alive after their many underground adventures? Dominoes is a full-colour, interactive readers series that offers students a fun reading experience while building their language skills. With integrated activities and on-page glossaries the new edition of the series makes reading ... |
