Adapted Book. This remarkable collection features short stories by great nineteenth- and twentieth-century writers. Beginning with Washington Irving's masterpieces - The Legend of the Sleepy Hollow and The Devil and Tom Walker, the volume also includes humorous short stories by Mark Twain (The Celebrated Jumping Frog) and Ellis Parker Butler (Pigs Is Pigs); fantastic and dark tales by Nathaniel Hawthorne (Rappaccini's Daughter) and Fitz-James O'Brien (The Diamond Lens); realistic stories by Herman Melville (Bartleby) and the Pulitzer-winner Willa Cather (Paul's Case); a crime story by Edgar ... |
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A glorious Collector's Edition of New York Times bestselling, epic fantasy novel, "Six of Crows". Beautifully designed, with an exclusive letter from the author and six stunning full-colour character portraits. This covetable hardback with red sprayed edges is a perfect gift for fans, and a perfect way to discover the unforgettable writing of Leigh Bardugo. Criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker is offered a chance at a deadly heist: break into the Ice Court - a military stronghold that has never been breached - and retrieve a hostage whose knowledge could change Grisha magic forever. To succeed would mean riches ... |
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Dine like the lords and ladies and bring the high society meals and treats home with these 100 delicious recipes inspired by Netflix's most-watched series of all time - Bridgerton. Blue satin ball gowns, chocolates and high tea, five course meals with family, scandal, and romance. Welcome to the dashing world of Bridgerton. Grosvenor Square is buzzing with ladies and lords dressed to the nines, promenading in the park, and sharing lemonade at the evening's ball. And while you might not be able to score the jewels and frocks of the Bridgertons and the Featheringtons, you can still eat like them with "The ... |
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"The Red Badge of Courage" is an adaptation of Stephen Crane's classic novel. The story is about a young man who goes to fight in the American Civil War on the side of the North's Union Army. In order to prove his bravery, he wishes to be wounded in battle - "the red badge of courage". The simplified text has about 2500 headwords and is appropriate for intermediate learners. The novel is included in: The Guardian;s list of The 100 Best Novels Written in English, No. 30; Ernest Hemingway's anthology Men at War: The Best War Stories of All Time. "Crane was concerned with elemental ... |
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Complete and unabridged. A pocket sized book - 10 x 15.5 cm. ... Roger Chillingworth arrives in New England after two years' separation from his wife, Hester Prynne, to find her on trial for adultery. She refuses to reveal her lover and is sentenced to wear a scarlet letter 'A' sewn onto her clothes. Resolving to discover the man's identity, Roger sets out to destroy his rival, while Hester desperately tries to protect her illegitimate daughter from a society determined to condemn them both. A smash hit in its day, The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne is the gripping tale of three New England ... |
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По романа на Натаниъл Хоторн, преразказан от Клеър Мур. ... Set in 17th century Puritan Boston, this is the story of Hester Prynne and her illegitimate daughter Pearl. She is condemned to wear a scarlet letter A as punishment for her adultery, but she refuses to reveal the identity of Pearl's father and they live a solitary life in a small cottage. We meet many characters, including her husband Roger Chillingworth, the young priest Arthur Dimmesdale and Mistress Hibbins. The Scarlet Letter is one of Nathaniel Hawthorne's most famous novels. Книгата е част от поредицата Young Adult Readers от издателство Клет ... |
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It's the summer holidays and Lizzie can't wait to go to the beach in Blackpool with her friends. Instead, she has to spend her summer in the countryside with a strange woman she doesn't know and a mysterious boy. It's the summer holidays and Lizzie is excited about going to the beach with her friends. But her parents have other plans for her and she has to spend the summer in the countryside with a woman she doesn't even know. Lizzie is very angry and sad but then she meets a strange boy called Jack. Who is this mysterious boy and how does he change Lizzie? Vocabulary areas: Family, Friendship, ... |
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Based on the story of Robert E. Howard. Text adaptation by Bill Bowler. ... When Conan the Barbarian follows Valeria the Pirate south, he surprises her. Together they escape from a fierce dragon, and enter a strange city in the desert, looking for treasure. Two enemy clans live there, and Conan and Valeria are soon asked to join in the war between them. This adventure story - full of battles, magic, and terrible monsters - is about two friendly fighters. But who are their enemies? And what is the secret of the black pillar with the red nails in it? Dominoes is a full-colour, interactive readers series that offers ... |
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Retold by Sue Arengo. ... Enjoy the tale of the hard-working hen and her three unhelpful friends. Children love stories. Bring the magic of good storytelling into your classroom with Classic Tales, and they'll love their English lessons too. This new edition of the award-winning series uses traditional tales to bring English to life through more than 30 beautifully illustrated stories - now with accompanying: e-Books, Audio Packs and Activity Books and Plays. Project the story and accompanying American English audio onto the Interactive Whiteboard - a digital Big Book! Students can also watch and listen to the ... |
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Retold by Sue Arengo. ... The Activity Book and Play offers a range of extra writing exercises, helping you to make the most of the language presented in each Classic Tale. The short play re-uses the same language in the story. Students can perform the play for the rest of the class, for other classes, or even the whole school. Children love stories. Bring the magic of good storytelling into your classroom with Classic Tales, and they'll love their English lessons too. This new edition of the award-winning series uses traditional tales to bring English to life through more than 30 beautifully illustrated stories - ... |
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For the first time ever, a very special edition of the classic masterpiece, illustrated throughout in colour by the author himself and with the complete text printed in two colours. Since it was first published in 1954, The Lord of the Rings has been a book people have treasured. Steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness, its sweeping fantasy and epic adventure has touched the hearts of young and old alike. Over 150 million copies of its many editions have been sold around the world, and occasional collectors' editions become prized and valuable items of publishing. This one-volume hardback edition contains ... |
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Sumptuous slipcased edition of Tolkien classic epic tale of adventure, fully illustrated in colour for the first time by the author himself. This deluxe volume is quarterbound in leather and includes many special features unique to this edition. Since it was first published in 1954, The Lord of the Rings has been a book people have treasured. Steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness, its sweeping fantasy and epic adventure has touched the hearts of young and old alike. Over 100 million copies of its many editions have been sold around the world, and occasional collectors' editions become prized and valuable ... |
