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My First Book of Myths and Legends

Скачать книгу (размер 401 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 80) Аннотация: Part of the 'My First' series of reference books for young readers. This new book introduces children to some of the most popular myths and legends from around the world. Written in clear and easy-to-follow language for both parent and child, this book helps the reader to associate popular stories with the regions they came from. Supporting exercises and quizzes assist in reinforcing the stories…

My First Book of the Solar System

Скачать книгу (размер 401 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 80) Аннотация: My First Book of the Solar System introduces children to the ever-popular topic of space and the amazing worlds that make up our solar system. My First Book of the Solar System is written in clear and easy-to-follow language and packed with colourful illustrations and photographs. Young children can find out facts about the Sun, the planets, asteroids and comets. Educational and entertaining, and…

Montgomery Lucy: Anne of Green Gables

Скачать книгу (размер 1 870 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 368) Аннотация: Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert are expecting a young orphan boy to help them with farmwork at Green Gables. But when a skinny, red-haired girl turns up instead, immediately certain she's home, they get much more than they bargained for. Spirited, adventurous and imaginative, Anne Shirley quickly charms her way into the hearts of the Cuthberts, the entire town of Avonlea and, over 100 years later,…

Aristotle: The Art of Rhetoric

Скачать книгу (размер 1 625 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 320) Аннотация: Despite dating from the 4th century BC, The Art of Rhetoric continues to be regarded by many as the single most important work on the art of persuasion. As democracy began emerging in 5th-century Athens, public speaking and debate became an increasingly important tool to garner influence in the assemblies, councils, and law courts of ancient Greece. In response to this, both politicians and…

Shakespeare William: The Merchant of Venice

Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: 'The quality of mercy is not strain'd, It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven' Bassiano, a noble Venetian, hopes to woo the beautiful heiress Portia. However, he requires financial assistance from his friend Antonio. Antonio agrees, but he, in turn, must borrow from the Jewish moneylender Shylock. As recourse for past ills, Shylock stipulates that the forfeit on the loan must be a pound of…

Woolf Virginia: Mrs Dalloway

Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: larissa Dalloway, elegant and vivacious, is preparing for a party and remembering those she once loved. In another part of London, Septimus Warren Smith is shell-shocked and on the brink of madness. Smith's day interweaves with that of Clarissa and her friends, their lives converging as the party reaches its glittering climax. Past, present and future are brought together one momentous June day…

Bunyan John: The Pilgrim's Progress

Скачать книгу (размер 1 952 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 384) Аннотация: John Bunyan's masterful religious allegory, narrates the journey of an everyman hero, Christian, as he attempts to navigate the trials and tribulations of this world, the City of Destruction, on the path towards paradise, the Celestial City. Though weighed down by the burden of original sin, Christian overcomes the distractions of the world, moving past the Slough of Despond, the Hill of…

Shakespeare William: The Taming of the Shrew

Скачать книгу (размер 646 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 128) Аннотация: Bianca is beautiful and demure, with a plethora of wood-be suitors, but marriage is forbidden until her older sister Katherina finds a suitable match. The hitch? Fiery Katherina has sworn to deny the hand or demands of any would-be suitor. That is, until she meets her match in the wily Petrucio. As Katherina's own sharp tongue is met by Petrucio's feigned cruelty, the 'shrew' apparently…

Woolf Virginia: To the Lighthouse

Скачать книгу (размер 1 462 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 288) Аннотация: Every summer, the Ramsays visit their summer home on the beautiful Isle of Skye, surrounded by the excitement and chatter of family and friends, mirroring Virginia Woolf's own joyful holidays of her youth. But as time passes, and in its wake the First World War, the transience of life becomes ever more apparent through the vignette of the thoughts and observations of the novel's disparate cast. A…

Shakespeare William: The Winter's Tale

Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: Considered one of Shakespeare's most haunting tragic-comedies, The Winter's Tale is an in-depth analysis of the psychology of family and friendship, jealousy and love, art and nature, all illustrated in rich poetry. Based on Robert Greene's story Pandosto, the play tells the story of Leontes, king of Sicilia, and his childhood friend, Polixenes, king of Bohemia. In a jealous rage, Leontes…

Tolkien J.R.R.: The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug Chronicles: Art and Design

Скачать книгу (размер 1 146 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 226) Аннотация: The ultimate celebration of the second Hobbit movie reveals the full creative vision of the art and design teams with more than 1,000 exclusive images and photos, including designs and concepts that never made it to the big screen. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Chronicles — Art & Design explores and celebrates the creative vision of the second film in Academy Award-winning filmmaker Peter…

Collins London Streetfinder

Скачать книгу (размер 565 Kb , формат fb2) Аннотация: Scale: 1:17,500 (3.6 inches to 1 mile). Full colour street level map of a large area of central London, bound in an attractive card cover. Ideal for tourists. MAIN FEATURES This attractive tourist map, presented in a durable card cover, has clear full colour mapping at 3.6 inches to 1 mile. It has a wealth of detail, showing colour-coded land use information in addition to the intricate named…

Collins Mini English Dictionary

Скачать книгу (размер 3 584 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 704) Аннотация: Collins Mini English Dictionary is the perfect dictionary for everyday reference. It contains all the words and definitions you need on a daily basis in a handy portable format that is ideal for carrying to school or work. Collins Mini English Dictionary is a great choice for everyday use. The attractive, open layout is a pleasure to consult, as all entry words and spelling forms are highlighted…

Collins Map of Britain

Скачать книгу (размер 565 Kb , формат fb2) Аннотация: This full color double-sided map of Great Britain at 9 miles to 1 inch (1:550,000 approximately) has clear, detailed road network and administrative areas shown in color. With its political coloring of counties and unitary authorities it is ideal for business users but also perfect for tourists as a route planning map.

Collins School World Atlas: Age 11+

Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: An introductory atlas for secondary schools, perfectly designed to support and motivate Key Stage 3 students in geographical and mapping skills. Previously published as the award winning Collins Foundation World Atlas the Collins School Atlas has been revised and extended. It features 96 pages of clear, easy to read maps, satellite images, an atlas skills section and hundreds of statistics. This…

More Counting: Age 3-5

Скачать книгу (размер 116 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 24) Аннотация: Lots of fun activities to help children develop their counting skills. Lots of fun activities to help children develop their counting skills.

Starting School Book 1: Age 3-5

Скачать книгу (размер 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: Lots of fun activities to help children develop their skills for starting school and during reception year. Lots of fun activities to help children develop their skills for starting school and during reception year.

Starting School Book 2: Age 3-5

Скачать книгу (размер 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: Lots of fun activities to help children develop their skills for starting school and during reception year. Lots of fun activities to help children develop their skills for starting school and during reception year.

Lindsay Sarah: Vocabulary Practice: Age 5-7

Скачать книгу (размер 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: Collins Easy Learning practice skills books help children develop their literacy and numeracy skills, through lots of fun activities. Colourful motivating activities make learning fun. Helpful tips and answers are included to help support learning. Easy to use — clear guidance for parent and child. Easy to learn — colourful and engaging activities keep motivation levels high. Easy to remember —…

Lindsay Sarah: Vocabulary Practice: Age 7-9

Скачать книгу (размер 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: Collins Easy Learning practice skills books help children develop their literacy and numeracy skills, through lots of fun activities. Colourful motivating activities make learning fun. Helpful tips and answers are included to help support learning. Easy to use — clear guidance for parent and child. Easy to learn — colourful and engaging activities keep motivation levels high. Easy to remember —…