Follow the fortunes of Becky Sharp, one of English literature’s most colourful heroines, as she uses her wit, charm and ruthless ambition in an attempt to forge a place for herself in high society. With Fact Files on William Thackeray, the Napoleonic Wars, and Young Men in Regency England
In 2006, YouTube.com featured an extraordinary film clip that showed the emotional reunion between two young men and their pet lion, Christian, in Kenya. Before long it had been watched by millions of people all over the world.
Jennifer Wilson is the latest victim in a growing number of suicides and only one person can help – the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes. As Sherlock launches an investigation, he becomes caught up in one of the most dangerous cases of his career. A contemporary re-telling of Conan-Doyle’s classic story adapted from the award-winning BBC series, ‘Sherlock’.
Mr and Mrs Bennet have five daughters. All of them are young, most of them are beautiful and, most importantly, all of them are unmarried. When Mr Bingley and his rich but proud friend Mr Darcy arrive in Netherfield, Mrs Bennet and her daughters are very excited. But as Jane and Mr Bingley become closer, why do Mr Bingley’s feelings suddenly appear to change?
Timesaver Interactive is an exciting new series of interactive whiteboard materials for use in the English Language Teaching classroom. Video prompts for class discussion contains twelve ready-to-use lessons, all packed with motivating activities designed to exploit the potential of the interactive whiteboard. Student worksheets and full teacher s note accompany each lesson
The Scholastic DVD Readers combine graded reading with authentic audio-visual material that is sure to appeal to teenage students around the world. From the ancient Scottish tradition of the 'Burryman' to the Monster Raving Loony Party, Eccentric Britain introduces you the nation's creative, colourful and eccentric citizens! With DVD material from the BBC. CEF level: B1 (Intermediate).
There are lots of colourful animal idioms in English. This book presents 60 common ones in humorous graphics. Written for foreign learners of English, the book gives clear explanation to each idiom, followed by concise example sentences.
‘It’s late. Sophie is asleep in her bed and she is having a lovely dream. She is dreaming about a day at the circus. In her dream she meets Giggles the clown and Juliet the ballet dancer.
‘Look at the parrots!
‘They don’t have apples Potatoes or beans Or even a pea. They don’t have pears. They don’t have grapes. Poor Robin and PB3!
‘In the deep green forest what can you see? Ants and snakes and spiders and monkeys up a tree! In the deep green forest what can you do? Take photos. Climb up and swing from trees too!
Here are the Emperor Penguins as happy as can be. They’re off to lay their eggs in a place far from the sea. They stay here all the winter as cold as cold can be. Until their babies hatch in a place far from the sea.
Six baby meerkats sad and far from home! Uncle Jack and the children come to the rescue!
Nelson Mandela is the most important South African of the last one hundred years. This is a fascinating and informative biography charting Mandela’s long fight against apartheid before becoming President of South Africa in 1994.
‘Once upon a time, a long time ago, in London there was a happy family in a happy house. Happy parents, happy children, and a happy dog.’ Tags Friendship Adventure In this Reader you will find: - Games and language activities - An audio recording of the story - A picture dictionary Never leave your windows open at night. Anything can get in.
It has been twenty years since the tyrannical Rafael Montero imprisoned Diego de la Vega, alias Zorro, the people’s hero. Not only did De la Vega lose his freedom but also his wife and their beautiful daughter Elena. Now Montero has returned to California, and the people desperately need Zorro’s help again. Can the new Zorro, troubled bandit Alejandro, stop Montero’s evil plans?
Chanel is one of the world’s most famous fashion houses, known for its classic, elegant designs. This reader tells the story of the rise of the House of Chanel and its influence on contemporary fashion around the world.
Emma and Harry went down the River Nile in a boat. They sailed through the desert and visited lots of pyramids. One day, a young girl spoke to them. The adventure is ready to begin. In this reader you will find: games and language activities, an audio recording of the story, a picture dictionary.
