Joyce’s first major work, written when he was only twenty-five, brought his city to the world for the first time.An ambitious mother, a boy in love, a lonely older man, a cynical intellectual and a girl who dreams of a life in another country are just a few of Joyce’s Dubliners. In these realistic tales, ...
Zjednodušená anglická četba pro děti na základní škole. Součástí knihy je poslechové CD, doplňkové aktivity a obrázkový slovník. - Harry a tři jeho př.
Elio believes he has left behind his first love - but as an affair with an older man intensifies, his thoughts turn to the past and to Oliver. Oliver, a college professor, husband and father, is preparing to leave New York. The imminent trip stirs up longing and regret, awakening an old desire and propelling ...
A terrifying psychological trip into the life of one Joseph K., an ordinary man who wakes up one day to find himself accused of a crime he did not commit, a crime whose nature is never revealed to him. Once arrested, he is released, but must report to court on a regular basis - an event that proves maddening, ...
Autor : W. Bruce Cameron, Druh sortimentu : Kniha, Název : A Dog''s Promise, Jazyk : Angličtina, Počet stran : 384.
Partly modelled on his own life--although in no way a direct autobiography--David Copperfield follows a young boy''s life, from his birth in Suffolk, through the trials and tribulations of childhood (including his mother''s death), to his triumphant success as a novelist. The masterful early scenes, ...
HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. First published in 1898, ''Moonfleet'' is a riveting adventure story full of drama, mystery, revenge, pursuit, smuggling, pirates and romance, with a place in the literary canon alongside ''Treasure Island'' and ...
They found him in a small town in Brazil, near the border with Paraguay. He had a new name, Danilo Silva, and his appearance had been changed by plastic surgery. The search had taken four years. Theyd chased him around the world, always just missing him. It had cost their clients three and a half million ...
A vivid, warm and atmospheric adventure set in the mountains of India, about a girl who is determined to protect the wild leopards of the mountain from poachers, perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell.
The thrilling sequel to Victoria Schwab''s New York Times bestselling City of Ghosts! Trouble is haunting Cassidy Blake. even more than usual. She (plus her ghost best friend, Jacob, of course) are in Paris, where Cass''s parents are filming their TV show about the world''s most haunted cities. Sure, ...
Delightful and witty, this is a simple story of mistaken identity! Peter and Paul are the best of friends, but when Peter gets lost in a terrible storm he can''t find Paul anywhere. With the help of a big blue whale Puffin Peter sets off to find him. They find all kinds of birds that match Peter''s description ...
The bestselling fully-illustrated Tom Gates series is backwith the 14th installment! This book is VERY important because it contains BISCUITS, BANDS and all my (doodled) plans to make DogZombies the BEST band in the world. My very Big Plan: Write more songs about VERY important things like. biscuits ...
An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners. "I love Olly''s work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in French for Beginners has been written especially for students ...
