Beletria, alebo aj prozaické umelecké dielo, prináša do našich životov nové príbehy, vzrušenie i zážitok, ktorý pre nás napísal autor a pred našimi očami ho nakreslila naša vlastná fantázia. Klasická anglická literatúra prináša nezabudnuteľné príbehy Williama Shakespaera či Jane Austenovej. Knihy po anglicky a príbehy ukryté na ich stránkach nám nielenže rozjasňujú dni a vytŕhajú nás z každodennej nudnej rutiny, ale rovnako nás nútia aktívne premýšľať nad vetnými konštrukciami a pomáhajú nám v zdokonaľovaní sa v cudzom jazyku.
THE GAME''''S AFOOT. It is November 1890 and London is gripped by a merciless winter. Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are enjoying tea by the fire when an agitated gentleman arrives unannounced at 221b Baker Street. He begs Holmes for help, telling the unnerving story of a scar-faced man with piercing ...
Sam Madison never knew life could change overnight. But, that's exactly what happens when she saves the life of the President of the United States as she's bunking off art class one night. Now, an instant (if highly reluctant and very unlikely) celebrity, not to mention teen ambassador to the ...
A new story arc in the }New York Times{ bestselling series, which has now also made it to our TV screens. The drama, danger and star-crossed love are in full effect here, with Elena Gilbert once again filled with supernatural powers.
This is Max. Max is very sleepy. It''s way past Max''s bedtime. Max has drunk his milk. Max has brushed his teeth. Max has cleaned behind his ears. Now Max just needs to say goodnight.. Max is tired and all ready for bed, but when he can''t find the moon to say goodnight to, he sets out to find it. But ...
From the classic tale by the Brothers Grimm. When Snow White''s mother dies, her father marries a vain and cruel Queen. When the Queen''s mirror says that Snow White is the fairest, she escapes into the forest and is rescued by seven dwarfs.but what if the Queen hears that Snow White is still alive?The ...
The novel begins as Michael, a middle-aged man of means, is dressing for dinner at a friend's country house in Ireland. As he descends the grand staircase, he s…
2018. The astonishing, beautiful new story for all readers of 10 and over from the bestselling and Costa-shortlisted author of TIME TRAVELLING WITH A HAMSTER. 'A wonderful story' Kiran Millwood Hargrave There are stories about people who want to live fore
From the author of The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender comes a haunting tale of magic and murder. When Rona Blackburn landed on Anathema Island more than a century ago, her otherworldly skills might have benefited friendlier neighbors. Instead, guilt and fear led the island’s original eight ...
It is 1941 and Captain Antonio Corelli, a young Italian officer, is posted to the Greek island of Cephallonia as part of the occupying forces. At first he is ostracised by the locals, but as a conscientious but far from fanatical soldier, whose main aim is to have a peaceful war, he proves in time to ...
Discover mystery and wonder in Tales from the Arabian Nights. The next elegant edition in the Knickerbocker Classic series, Tales from the Arabian Nights is comprised of twenty-one of the most popular tales that were told by Scheherazade to her husband, King Shahryar, in the course of 1,001 nights in ...
Mowgli has lived in the Jungle for as long as he can remember. Raised by a noble wolf pack and mentored by a wise panther called Bagheera, Mowgli enjoys the rich, vibrant world of the animals. And while at times it is clear he doesn't quite fit in, he could never imagine leaving it. But when a vengeful ...
Fans of The Twilight Saga will be enthralled by the riveting story of Bree Tanner, a character introduced in Eclipse, and the darker side of the newborn vampire world she inhabits. In another irresistible combination of danger, mystery and romance, Stephenie Meyer tells the devastating story of Bree ...
In each soul, a secret.Philadelphia homicide detectives Kevin Byrne and Jessica Balzano\''s first assignment from the Cold Case files is the brutal murder of a young runaway. The lifeless body of Caitlin O\''Riordan was found carefully posed in a glass display case in the desolate Philadelphia Badlands ...
The latest Odd Thomas thriller from the master storyteller. A mystery in Magic Beach, California has lured Odd to the small town by the ocean -- but is it the call of the deep or the cry of the desperate? Odd Thomas knows more about the mysteries of the universe than the rest of us. He can see the lingering ...
Inthis beautifully illustrated hide-and-seek series, children can "spot" thebunny through a hole on each page. but when they turn the page it isn\''t thebunny at all! Very young children will love searching for the elusive bunny,and all the charming details and other animals they discover along the way. ...
Open this book to see stylish, black and white illustrations. then brush water over them using the brush provided to see them change before your very eyes, as a rainbow of colourrs magically reveal themselves and bring each jungle scene to life.
The Macmillan Explorers 4 are aimed at children aged 9-10. The reading book contains a motivating story, which uses high frequency words, plus story-specific words which are clarified by beautiful illustrations where possible. The ''How to read well'' section provides children with advice on an effective ...
Meet Rebecca Bloomwood. She is a journalist. She spends her working life telling others how to manage their money. She spends her leisure time…shopping. Retail therapy is the answer to all her problems. She knows she should stop, but she cannot. She tries Cutting Back, she tries Making More Money. But ...
