Carti in categoria Literature & Biography

He needed to hear Africa speak for itself after a lifetime of hearing Africa spoken about by others Electrifying essays on the history, complexity, diversity of a continent, from the father of modern African literature. Penguin Modern: fifty new books celebrating the pioneering spirit of the iconic Penguin Modern Classics series, with each one offering a concentrated hit of its contemporary, international flavour. Here are authors ranging from Kathy Acker to James Baldwin, Truman Capote to Sta...

CEFR Level: Pre-A1 The Fox and the Grapes is the well-loved story based on an Aesop’s Fable, where a fox sees some grapes she likes. She tries to reach them but she cannot. She decides she doesn’t like the grapes after all because she thinks that they are probably sour. The moral of the story is: It’s easy to hate what you cannot have. Includes: - Activities- E-book

CEFR Level: Pre-A1 The Donkey in the Lion’s Skin is the well-loved story based on an Aesop’s Fable, where a donkey wants to be admired so he wears a lion’s skin. He scares the farm animals and the villagers. But a fox tells him to be happy about being a donkey. The moral of the story is:Don’t copy someone else. Be yourself. includes: ActivitiesE-book

A lion trapped in a net and an ant in a puddle. Who will rescue them and so gain a new friend? These are two stories from the Aesop’s Fables collection, which have stood the test of time and been read and loved by generations all over the world. At their heart, the stories have important lessons. The first is that, when we need help, it can come from the most unexpected of places! The second is an illustration of Aesop’s own saying: ‘No act of kindness, no matter how small, is...

“Passage to more than India! O secret of the earth and sky!” W. Whitman The book is set in the 1920’s in India and is a story of Dr. Aziz, an Indian doctor, his friend Mr. Field-ing, a British professor and two British women Mrs. Moore and Miss Adela Quested. Due to an incident occurring in the fictitious Marabar Caves (based on the Barabar Caves of Bihar, India), the characters find themselves in the turmoil of a changing India which highlights the prejudices and racial stres...

Lucie Manette has been separated from her father for eighteen years while he languished in Paris's most feared prison, the Bastille. Finally reunited, the Manettes' fortunes become inextricably intertwined with those of two men, the heroic aristocrat Darnay and the dissolute lawyer Carton. Their story, which encompasses violence, revenge, love and redemption, is grippingly played out against the backdrop of the terrifying brutality of the French Revolution.

Against the backdrop of nineteenth century Dublin, a boy becomes a man: his mind testing its powers, obsessions taking hold and loosening again, the bonds of family, tradition, nation and religion transforming from supports into shackles; until the young man devotes himself to the celebration of beauty, and reaches for independence and the life of an artist.

This reader is accompanied by an audiobook and eBook. While Thor, the God of Thunder, is a prisoner of the King of Muspelheim, the King describes his terrible plans for Asgard, Thor's home. Thor realises then that he has to escape immediately - but how? And if he reaches Asgard, what will he find? Are other enemies also preparing to attack? Can Thor save his home, or will he have to accept Ragnarok - the end of Asgard? About the series Pearson English Readers bring language learning to life t...

This reader is accompanied by an audiobook and eBook. For thousands of years, tall mountains and thick forests have hidden the African country of Wakanda from the world. Using vibranium, the world's strongest metal, Wakanda is now also protected by its technology. After his father's death, T'Challa returns there to take his place as king. But then deadly challengers to his position appear. Can he protect his country from them? And when the fighting ends, will he still be king? About the series...

This reader is accompanied by an audiobook and eBook. Scott Lang is a loving father to Cassie, but he is also Ant-Man. When Avengers fought Avengers in Germany, he was there. He is now under arrest and cannot leave his home. But Hope - The Wasp - and her father have an important job for him … now. Can he leave his home and his daughter? The FBI are watching and will send him to prison. But can he really do nothing? Will Ant-Man fly again? About the series Pearson English Readers bring l...

Why another study on American influence? The current research study focuses on identifying the main Romanian perceptions of the United States of America, as well as the various ways in which elements belonging to American culture are integrated in the culture of Romania, a country that belonged to the former South-East European Communist Bloc. The research efforts will concentrate on the period after 1989, but references will also be made to previous years, in an attempt to emphasize the connect...

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.

The Story Musical is a series of stories and tales in English aimed at Primary Schools. The material has been created according to aformat which provides the teacher with all the tools required to set up a musical. The teacher is guided through the organization of all thevarious activities involved in preparing a musical, in order to optimize the results.The stories are inspired by the most famous classics, but have been completely rewritten to give a lighter note to the material, which is upto-...

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 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.