Complete and unabridged. A pocket sized book - 10 x 15.5 cm. ... The eccentric Mortmain family have been rattling around in a vast, decrepit castle for years, gradually slipping into financial ruin. Mortmain is crippled by writer's block, while his beautiful second wife Topaz struggles to be a dutiful stepmother to Rose, Cassandra and Thomas. Rose needs a husband, Thomas an education but Cassandra lives for her writing. Through her gloriously witty and shrewd diaries, she chronicles the trials of family life, the impact on their prospects of the arrival of a glamorous American family, and the agonies of falling in ... |
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Помагалото подготвя за изпита First Certificate in English (FCE). ... Петото издание Language Practice for First е учебно помагало по английски език, което включва основната граматика и лексика, покриващо нивото B2. То е част от серията Language Practice, която подготвя за международни изпити на Кеймбридж. В изданието са включени граматични правила и ясна система от граматични упражнения, представени в по-широк контекст. След всеки четвърти раздел има разнообразни тренировъчни упражнения, обобщаващи по-рано въведените граматични понятия (consolidation). Лексикалните единици са представени в тематични блокове от ... |
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Secrets. Betrayal. Seduction. Welcome to the Alexandrian Society. When the world's best magicians are offered an extraordinary opportunity, saying yes is easy. Each could join the secretive Alexandrian Society, whose custodians guard lost knowledge from ancient civilizations. Their members enjoy a lifetime of power and prestige. Yet each decade, only six practitioners are invited - to fill five places. Contenders Libby Rhodes and Nico de Varona are inseparable enemies, cosmologists who can control matter with their minds. Parisa Kamali is a telepath, who sees the mind's deepest secrets. Reina Mori is a naturalist ... |
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How anyone can take multiple career breaks to unlock adventure, advance their career, and find financial freedom. Why do we have to work for 40 years and only retire once? Why can't we take occasional career breaks to focus on the other areas of life that matter: family, friends, adventure, rest, hobbies, our health, and achieving long-held dreams? And what if there was a way of doing so that not only avoided financial or career downsides - but brought profound upsides? Author Jillian Johnsrud has walked the walk - taking numerous mini retirements that have unlocked work-life balance and a more purposeful life, while ... |
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Donatella and Scarlett Dragna escaped their cruel father and made it out of Caraval alive, but the games aren't over yet. What Scarlett doesn't know is that, in order to gain their freedom, Tella made a deal with a mysterious stranger and now it's time to pay. Except what Tella owes is something that no one has ever been able to deliver: the true name of Caraval Master Legend. Tella's only chance at uncovering Legend's true identity is to enter the dangerous game of Caraval once more, and win. But what will she have to sacrifice to do that? The second book in the Caraval series by Stephanie Garber. ... |
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Unadapted short stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, M. R. James, W. W. Jacobs, Fritz Leiber and Jane Gardam. ... This collection of five stories explores a variety of different literary approaches to the genre of horror. From a violent spirit brought to life by an old whistle, to a terrifying monster who lives deep under the ground, these stories will terrify and entertain fans of horror everywhere. This book is both in British and American English. ... |
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Unadapted short stories by Rudyard Kipling, O. Henry, William Wymark Jacobs, Virginia Woolf, Jack London and Gerald Durell. ... This collection brings together stories and extracts which explore the relationship people have with animals large and small, wild and tame, real and imaginary. From a fantastical children's fable to a complex psychological love story, readers are sure to find stories that will delight and entertain them. This book is both in British and American English. ... |
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It's payback time. Memory man FBI agent, Amos Decker, returns in this action packed thriller to investigate the mysterious and brutal murder of a federal judge and her bodyguard at her home in an exclusive, gated community in Florida. Things are changing for Decker. He is in crisis following the suicide of a close friend and receipt of a letter concerning a personal issue which could change his life forever. Together with the prospect of working with a new partner, Frederica White, Amos Decker knows that this case will take all of his special skills to solve. Judge Julia Cummins seemingly had no enemies and there was ... |
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This book is in British English. ... Marco is young and bored. He dislikes working on his father's farm, picking and packing boxes of peaches all day in the hot sun. He wants freedom, money and excitement. One weekend, he decides to leave home. He takes a train to the city, but he is not prepared for what he finds there. Included CD contains audio versions of all the chapters of the book. Free resources including worksheets, tests and author data sheets at www.macmillanreaders.com. ... |
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Rebecca, Sue, Mark and David are on a skiing holiday in the mountains. It is going to be a fun-filled week with a skiing competition on the last day. Who will win? This book is in British English. Free resources including worksheets, tests and author data sheets at www.macmillanreaders.com. ... |
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Charlie does not go to school. He works all day. Charlie shines shoes at Cafe Colombo. Charlie wants to be rich. He wants to sit in Cafe Colombo and drink coffee. This book is in British English. Free resources including worksheets, tests and author data sheets at www.macmillanreaders.com. ... |
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This book is in British English. ... Lisa wants some passport photos. So she is in the old bus station. She is alone. Lisa is at the photo booth. She is waiting for her passport photos. There are some photos in the machine. Lisa looks at the pictures. But they are not Lisa's pictures. Something is wrong. Now Lisa is frightened. Free resources including worksheets, tests and author data sheets at www.macmillanreaders.com. The book is two versions available: book book + CD Included CD contains audio versions of all the chapters of the book. ... |
