An irresistible return to the captivating world of Elfhame from bestselling Folk of the Air author Holly Black , with stunning full-colour illustrations by Rovina Cai. Once upon a time, there was a boy with a wicked tongue... Before he was a cruel prince or a wicked king, he was a faerie child with a heart of stone. The No. 1 Bestselling author Holly Black takes a deeper look into the dramatic life of Elfhame's enigmatic High King, Cardan, told only from his perspective. This new instalment in th "Folk of the Air" series is a return to the heart-racing romance, danger, humour and drama that haveenchanted ... |
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This collection contains fifteen of O. Henry's short stories. "The Gift of the Magi" is the most famous of his classic tales, but the stories that follow here give the reader a deeper and richer sample of O. Henry's storytelling art. The text has been simplified and made easier to read for the enjoyment of readers who study English. It is appropriate for intermediate to advanced learners. О.Henry (1862 - 1910) was a widely popular American short story writer, famous for his dry humor, wordplay and clever surprise endings. "O. Henry's finest work... reveal such a depth of understanding of the ... |
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Книгата е предназначена за широк кръг от читатели, изучаващи английски език. Включени са разкази от английски и американски писатели, които са адаптирани, за да бъдат лесно разбираеми и които дават възможност за разширяване и укрепване на езиковите навици и умения. Разказите са интригуващи, приключенски, детективски, фантастика и други от известни автори. Към тях е даден коментар с превод на по-трудните фрази и изрази. С тази книга по един увлекателен начин ще можете да упражните своите знания, а така също и ще научите много нови неща. ... |
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Illustrator: Daron Parton. ... "Just So Stories: How the Rhinoceros got his Skin" picture book is a charmingly illustrated, simple retelling of this classic story for children aged 3+. This is a fantastic large format picture book, with stunning illustrations by Daron Parton to bring wonderful events to life in kids' imaginations. Children will love the story of how a greedy rhino gets taught a lesson he will never forget after he eats all the cake. "Just So Stories: How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin": perfect for bedtime reading with parents; delightful, full-page artwork full of detail and ... |
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Присъединете се към Аполо - еднорогът от въртележката, който оживява и лети около света!"Беше първият ден на лятото и панаирът беше отворен. Пристигаха семейства от целия свят. Въздухът миришеше на захарен памук и хотдог. Тази година имаше нова атракция. Това беше красивата въртележка. Возенето на нея беше много специално и тя беше заета през целия ден." Из книгата Илюстрации: Джордан Рей. Книгата е част от поредицата Еднорогът на Клеър Филип . ... |
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Unabridged. In Easy-to-Read Type. ... Andrew Lang (1844-1912) was a brilliant Scottish, man of letters and serious student of folklore. His series of "fairy books" is generally regarded as among the world - from Norse and Icelandic sources, from the Far East, Mideast, Europe, Africa, Australia, and many other areas - these books not only introduced generations of youngsters to the enchanting world of fairyland but gave adults an opportunity to return to the wonderful realm of make-believe. This delightful selection of six popular tales from Lang's Blue Fairy Book includes charming versions of " ... |
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Based on the story of Arthur Conan Doyle . Retold by Clare West . ... Sherlock Holmes is the greatest detective of them all. He sits in his room, and smokes his pipe. He listens, and watches, and thinks. He listens to the steps coming up the stairs; he watches the door opening - and he knows what question the stranger will ask. In these three of his best stories, Holmes has three visitors to the famous flat in Baker Street - visitors who bring their troubles to the only man in the world who can help them. Classics, modern fiction, non-fiction and more. Written for secondary and adult students the Oxford Bookworms ... |
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This book is an adaptation of seven of Edgar Allan Poes's famous short stories. It has about 3 000 headwords and is appropriate for upper intermediate to advanced learners. The text has been adapted and simplified, but it keeps the ideas and flavor found in the original stories. Edgar Allan Poe (1809 - 1849) was an American poet, short story writer, literary critic and a major figure in world literature."It would also be just to say that Edgar Allan Poe sacrificed his life to work, his human destiny to immortality." Jeorge Luis Borges "It's because I liked Edgar Allan Poe's strories so much ... |
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Shortlisted for the Royal Society Science Book Prize 2021. In Sweden, refugee children fall asleep for months and years at a time. In upstate New York, high school students develop contagious seizures. In the US Embassy in Cuba, employees complain of headaches and memory loss after hearing strange noises in the night. These disparate cases are some of the most remarkable diagnostic mysteries of the twenty-first century, as both doctors and scientists have struggled to explain them within the boundaries of medical science and - more crucially - to treat them. What unites them is that they are all examples of a particular ... |
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Feminist fairytales for young and old. Await no princes to save you through their lips touching yours whilst you are in unwilling slumber. Wake each other up instead. Step into this world of empowering re-imagined fairytales where the stereotypes of obliging lovers, violent men and girls that need rescuing are transformed into brave princesses, blurred lines between heroes and villains, and a courageous Gretel who can bring down monsters on her own. ... |
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Всеки има история за разказване. Ами ако някой няма своя история? Тогава какво? Превръща се в колекционер на чужди истории. Като Джанис. Не си спомняше как започна колекцията ѝ. Може би с нещо, което бе зърнала, докато пътуваше с автобуса през околностите на Кеймбридж до работа? Или с част от разговор, който бе дочула, докато миеше някой умивалник? Не след дълго (докато почистваше прах във всекидневна или размразяваше хладилник) забеляза, че хората ѝ разказваха своите истории. Вероятно винаги го бяха правили, но сега беше различно, сега историите напираха да стигнат до нея и тя ги притегляше към себе си. ... |
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Based on the story of Arthur Conan Doyle . Retold by Clare West . ... Sherlock Holmes is famous around the world. When the police cannot solve a crime, they turn to Holmes. He never misses a clue, and when he looks carefully at a person, he can understand everything about them. These are two of the best Sherlock Holmes stories. In The Dead Coachman, Holmes investigates a burglary and a murder while he is staying in the countryside with his friend Doctor Watson. In The Last Mystery, Holmes is in danger from the evil Professor Moriarty, who is as clever as the detective himself. They are both ready to fight to the death. ... |
