"Имах ферма в Африка...", така започва едно от най-известните изречения в литературата, а именно романът Извън Африка на Карен Бликсен . Той разказва историята на млада датчанка от знатно семейство, която през двайсетте години на миналия век се жени за шведски барон и двамата заедно заминават за Кения, където създават ферма за кафе. По онова време в Африка колониализмът е в разцвета си, а екзотиката на континента все още не е комерсиализирана. Романтичната, авантюристична история на баронеса Бликсен всъщност е по-скоро трагична: зад биографичния сюжет на книгата авторката крие драмата на собствения си нещастен ... |
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This beautiful story collection by Catherine Veitch tells the tales of four animals from snowy regions of the world. Children will be captivated by a grizzly bear cub who won't sleep, a very bossy tawny owl, a panda who is always hungry and a wolf cub who wants to have an adventure. Each story unfolds through a wonderful backdrop of vibrant artwork, packed with charm and detail, and explores simple themes that children can relate to. ... |
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Meet a tiger who keeps asking questions, an orangutan who wants to be good at everything, a bear cub who doesn't want to sleep, a gorilla who refuses to eat plants, and a wolf cub who just wants to go adventuring. Children will love the stories with their simple messages, and illustrations that will hold them spellbound. Beautiful gift book with stunning cover effects, contemporary illustration styles and entertaining original fiction, topical themes of the natural world. ... |
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Each Student's Book provides 14 topical units with familiar Headway structure and integrated skills methodology. New vibrant photography unit openers use questions to engage learners with the unit topic and video introductions provide overviews of the content included. New and updated reading texts focus on topics and themes that students can relate to and demonstrate a specific language point. Access codes in the front of the Student's Books provide learners with 30 hours of Online Practice per level here . Online Practice lets students look again at Student's Book language they want to revise or they ... |
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По пиесите на Уилям Шекспир от Чарлз и Мери Ламб, преразказани от Силвана Сарди. ... An excellent introduction to the world of Shakespeare. This edition includes seven of Shakespeare's plays: As You Like It; The Merchant of Venice; The Tempest ; Twelfth Night; Macbeth ; Much Ado About Nothing ; A Midsummer Night's Dream . They tell stories of love, romance, ambition, jealousy and death, to name but a few of Shakespeare's favourite themes and introduce us to some of his most famous characters. Книгата е част от поредицата Young Adult Readers от издателство Клет България . ... |
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Изданието е на британски английски (British English). ... "Student's book pack" includes: print student's book + webcode access to "Student's Resource Center" including extra downloadable video worksheets, class audio MP3s and DVD with video. "Open Mind Elementary" is a ground-breaking six-level general English course for adults which targets their language needs and provides them with the professional, academic and personal skills they need for success in the 21st century. The key features of the series are: life skills - higher-order skills such as critical thinking, ... |
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This beautifully illustrated set of fully functional tarot cards is based on traditional tarot iconography as interpreted by Megamunden, author of Tattoo Postcards and the best-selling Tattoo Colouring Book. The set contains the 78 cards of the tarot deck, luxuriously packaged in a gift box. A 28-page booklet explains how to interpret the cards and conduct your own readings, gaining a fascinating insight into what lies ahead and a fresh perspective on important themes and opportunities to watch for. ... |
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Award-winning readers series of original fiction for learners of English. At seven levels, this impressive selection of carefully graded readers offers exciting reading for every student's capabilities. A collection of stories that offer eight slices of life in England today. The themes covered include British eating habits, the media, inner-city problems, immigration, football hooliganism, student life, leisure activities and the countryside. Well-observed, lively and amusing, these stories provide a fascinating picture of the country at the start of a new century. ... |
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Fifth Edition. ... Would you like to get acquainted with the most important techniques every company manager should know? Quickly differentiate the fundamentals from the secondary, leading to the most accurate decisions? And do all of this for both everyday and extraordinary situations? If so, simply read this book. It presents an atypical look at the most successful techniques in business and draws on rich experience. Even within complex topics, easy-to-remember examples lead the reader step by step through the material clearly and methodically. The leading principles are highlighted, as are possible exceptions to them. ... |
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The Iliad has had a far-reaching impact on Western literature and culture, inspiring writers, artists and classical composers across the ages. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library ; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features an introduction by classicist, writer and broadcaster Natalie Haynes, author of A Thousand Ships and host of her own BBC Radio 4 show, Natalie Haynes Stands up for the Classics. Paris, a Trojan prince, wins Helen as his prize for judging a ... |
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Изданието е на британски английски (British English). ... "Student's book pack" includes: print student's book + webcode access to "Student's Resource Center" including extra downloadable video worksheets, class audio MP3s and DVD with video. "Student's book Premium Pack" includes: print student's book + webcode access to "Student's Resource Centre" and online workbook. "Open Mind Pre-intermediate" is a ground-breaking six-level general English course for adults which targets their language needs and provides them with the professional, academic and ... |
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Classic Short Stories by Trailblazing Women Edited by Harriet Sanders. ... All the stories in Standing Her Ground have been chosen to celebrate the skill, the passion and achievements of women writers spanning one hundred years of innovation. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library ; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. Edith Wharton was the first woman to win a Pulitzer Prize for literature. Writer and activist Alice Dunbar Nelson was an early adopter of the Harlem Renaissance ... |
