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Starting from the theories of the grotesque, femininity, mother-daughter, mother-son relationship, the present study attempts at analyzing how stereotyping in the patriarchal society can gender identity construction. The study relies on the analysis of a series of works by the British postmodern writers Jeanette Winterson and Angela Carter stretching between the 1970s and 1980s. It is a period of great turmoil for the British society, mostly influenced by the plethora of feminist movements, wave...

Colonel Bantry and his wife Dolly live in a grand old house outside a small village. Nothing ever happens there.Imagine their surprise when one morning they are woken by their maid who tells them that the body of a girl has been found in their study. Who is she? And how did she end up on their rug?Dolly asks her friend Miss Marple to help discover the truth - can she help explain this mystery and clear Colonel Bantry's name?

The plot:Poirot is supposed to be on a relaxing holiday in Egypt, but soon finds himself caught in the middle of a confusing murder.The obvious suspect has an alibi, and not a single other person seems to have any reason to want to murder the beautiful young victim.Can Poirot find out the truth before the murderer strikes again?

Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. NowCollins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These readers have been carefully adapted using the Collins COBUILD grading scheme to ensure that the language is at the correct level for an intermediate learner. This book is Level 3 in the Collins ELT Readers series. Level 3 is equivalent to CEF level B1 with a word count of 11,000 - 20,000 words.

Titlu: Aladdin and the Magic LampAutori: A Folk Tale, retold by Jenny Dooley, & Charles Lloyd DVDISBN: 978-1-84679-095-9Nivel: Stage 3 A1An aparitie: 2008

Volumul de fata pledeaza pentru redescoperirea bucuriei intelectuale a lecturii personale si se adreseaza in primul rand studentilor Facultatii de Limbi si Literaturi Straine din cadrul Universitatii Bucuresti dar si, in aceeasi masura, tuturor studentilor si cititorilor interesati de literatura americana clasica. Aceasta lucrare didactica este alcatuita din analize literare noi, care pot fi utile, de asemenea, atat profesorilor, cat si elevilor de liceu, interesati in egala masura, de literatu...

It was the year 1867. Some sailors said that they saw a dangerous, giant monster living in the cold waters of the ocean. Some ships tried to find it and kill it, but they never returned. People said it looked like a whale."It was 300 feet long and a mile wide!""Water came out of its back. It was like a big underwater explosion!" Nivel: A2Pachetul contine: carte, caiet de activitati si Multi ROM

Timesaver For Exams is a new series of photocopiablematerials for English teachers to use with students whoare preparing for exams.They save teacher preparation time with a wide range of refreshingeasy-to-use lessons and activities, providing motivational ideasfor exam classes.The engaging and contemporary content is aimed at teenagers andyoung adults with an emphasis on repeated practice of exam tasktypes and includes exam tips and skills practice.Thirty writing lessons targeted at studentsprep...

Developing students writing skills during an intensive languagecourse can be difficult. Time may be limited and many students findthis skill particularly difficult. This timesaving resource providescontemporary contexts and clear models for students to follow.Students will enjoy the activities and feel a real sense ofprogress.

Extensive reading is essential for improving fluency and there isa real need in the ELT classroom for contemporary, low-level readingmaterial for younger learners. The Smurfs are popular with childrenall over the world, famous for their charming personalitiesand exciting adventures. What is a Smurf? Where do Smurfs live?What do Smurfs eat? These are just some of the questions readerswill find the answers to in this book all about the Smurfs!

Extensive reading improves fluency and there is a real need in the ELT classroom for motivating, graded material that will instantly appeal to students. This well-known English classic by W.M. Thackeray is made accessible to students in this lively adaptation, illustrated with full-colour stills from the recent movie, starring Reese Witherspoon as Becky Sharp.

Extensive reading is essential for improving fluency and there isa real need in the ELT classroom for contemporary, low-level readingmaterial for younger learners. This level 2 Popcorn ELT Readeris based on the hit animated film -Turbo-. It tells the storyof a young snail who dreams of becoming the fastest snail in theworld.

Extensive reading improves fluency and there is a real need in theELT classroom for motivating, contemporary graded material thatwill instantly appeal to students. Transformers: Dark of the Moonis based on the hit summer 2011 movie, and, along with the populartoy range, will be immediately recognisable to teens of all nationalities.

Extensive reading is essential for improving fluencyand there is a real need in the ELT classroom for motivating, contemporarygraded material that will instantly appeal to studentsBased on the internationally acclaimed book by Joe Simpson, Touchingthe Void is the compelling true story of a mountaineeringexpedition which goes dreadfully wrong.LEVEL 3 - LEVEL 4Comes with an audio CD and online resourcesPerfect also for native English speaking children who are strugglingwith their readingFull colou...

Extensive reading improves fluency and there is a real need in theELT classroom for contemporary graded material that will motivatestudents to read. The Adventures of Tintin: The Three Scrollsis based on the 2011 hit movie about Tintin and his littledog Snowy. These characters, famous for their exciting adventures,travel the world as they try to find out the secret of the Unicorn.

Extensive reading is essential for improving fluency and there isa real need in the ELT classroom for contemporary, low-level readingmaterial for younger learners.This reader is based on the 2011 movie The Adventures of Tintinabout Tintin and Snowy and their search for the hidden treasure.The Lost Treasure is one of three readers based onthe film.

Extensive reading is essential for improving fluency and there isa real need in the ELT classroom for contemporary, low-level readingmaterial for younger learners.This reader is based on the 2011 movie The Adventures of Tintinabout Tintin and Snowy and their search for the hidden treasure.Tintins Daring Escape is one of three readers basedon the film.

Extensive reading is essential for improving fluency and there isa real need in the ELT classroom for contemporary, low-level readingmaterial for younger learners. Time Jump: Back to the StoneAge is the story of a boy called Tim who goes on a school trip toa Stone Age exhibition, and is unexpectedly transported back intime to the Stone Age. The main themes explored are History and Timetravel.

Extensive reading improves fluency and there is a real need in theELT classroom for contemporary graded material that will motivatestudents to read. Chanel is one of the worlds most famous fashionhouses, known for its classic, elegant designs. This readertells the story of the rise of the House of Chanel and its influenceon contemporary fashion around the world.

Extensive reading improves fluency and there is a real need in theELT classroom for motivating, graded material that will instantlyappeal to students. The Queen is based on the movie of the samename, and revolves around the series of events which unfolded afterthe tragic death of Princess Diana in 1997.