Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: During the Seven Years’ War between the French and the British, Cora and Alice Munro are on their way to Fort Henry to join their father, the commander. But their Indian guide, Magua, betrays the group to the Iroquois Indians. This is only the beginning of their many adventures.
Скачать книгу (размер 401 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 80) Аннотация: Learn how Arthur became King, where he found his great sword Excalibur, about his love for Guinevere, and all about the courageous Knights of the Round Table.
Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: Isabel Archer – a young American woman – visits her uncle and his family in England. Her uncle dies and leaves her a large fortune. Isabel was always beautiful and charming: now, in addition, she is rich. The question is, whom will she marry? The English nobleman Lord Warburton? Her American suitor Casper Goodwood? Or the refined and sophisticated Gilbert Osmond, an American art collector living…
Скачать книгу (размер 565 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 112) Аннотация: In an empty house lies a dead man. There are no wounds on his body. On the wall, the word RACHE — German for 'revenge' — is written in blood. With the help of his friend Doctor Watson, can Sherlock Holmes use his deductive powers to find the murderer? Set in London in the 1880s, «A Study in Scarlet» is the first Holmes and watson mystery, the beginning of a long and famous partnership
Скачать книгу (размер 565 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 112) Аннотация: Resulta fascinante comprobar el estado en el que se encontraba América a los treinta años de ser descubierta. En ese instante histórico es cuando llegan los navíos de Pánfilo de Narváez al golfo de Méjico. Tenían nociones geográficas de la zona pero muy confusas y equivocadas, lo que unido a las desfavorables condiciones climatológicas, hizo que…
Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: »LifeLike» offers a new approach to learning about the cultures of the English-speaking world, presenting them primarily from an insider’s viewpoint. «LifeLike» focuses on real-life experience and the way culture shapes daily life in today’s multicultural societies. Together with material such as articles, websites, songs, maps, geographical data, «LifeLike» employs a range of short, accessible…
Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: A story of love and death which retells the tragic relationship between a gypsy, Carmen, and a soldier, Brigadier Don José, which turns Carmen into a smuggler, outlaw and murderer. This story was the inspiration for the famous opera by Georges Bizet, a ballet by Roland Petit and there are also numerous film versions.
Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: A seven-year-old girl is kidnapped by the English during a naval raid on the port of Cadiz and is taken to London. A few years later Isabela is a beautiful and virtuous girl who is capable of overcoming the endless ups and downs to find love, even a conspiracy in the court…
Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: In his free time, Silvestre, a highly-esteemed academic researcher, enjoys reading tarot cards. This is until, his hobby transports him into some difficult situations that destroy his life.
Скачать книгу (размер 279 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 56) Аннотация: LifeLike offers a new approach to learning about the cultures of the English-speaking world, presenting them primarily from an insider’s viewpoint. LifeLike focuses on real-life experience and the way culture shapes daily life in today’s multicultural societies. Together with material such as articles, websites, songs, maps, geographical data, LifeLike employs a range of short, accessible…
Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: When the ghost of Hamlet's father reveals the terrible secret of Elsinore, the result is chaos and tragedy for the young Prince of Denmark. Will he avenge his father's murder? Is he really mad? Does he love the beautiful Ophelia?
Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: »La Celestina» is a story from the Renaissance that stands out from the crowd, which prefers a more authentic portrayal of reality instead of the sentimental approach typical of the period. A young man, Calisto, infatuated by the splendid Melibea, asks for help from the greedy and shrewd Celestina, who organises a romantic meeting between the two. A romance blossoms, however, it ends quickly in…
Скачать книгу (размер 361 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 72) Аннотация: Considered to be the archetype of the picaresque tale, this story takes place during the reign of Carlos I and tells the story of the ups and downs of Lazarillo, a young man who has been forced since his childhood to pass from one master to another to survive.
Скачать книгу (размер 565 Kb , формат fb2) Аннотация: »The Ransom of Red Chief» is a wonderfully funny and ironic story about two inexperienced kidnappers and their unusual ‘victim’, with a great surprise ending. O. Henry’s unique talent enabled him to create a world full of ordinary people who did extraordinary things.
Скачать книгу (размер 320 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 64) Аннотация: Green Apple is a series of richly illustrated graded readers especially designed for elementary school students. The series is based on internationally recognized standards of lexical and structural control? From beginner to elementary, offering original stories as well as adapted classics in a variety of genres. One of the most exciting and memorable periods of American history is brought to…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: Cette comédie en vers est le portrait d’un faux dévot. En effet, Tartuffe est un imposteur qui, sous le masque de la religion, s’est introduit dans la maison du naïf et crédule Orgon pour épouser sa fille, séduire sa femme et s’approprier ses biens. Après de nombreux rebondissements, Orgon se rendra enfin à l’évidence et Tartuffe, l’hypocrite, sera…
Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: What links the sudden death of a cat and that of a countess? Find out by taking part in the investigation, set in an elegant area of Paris and follow the footsteps of a killer. At the end of each chapter discover more about Paris’s museums, monuments, etc. in À la découverte de Paris.
Скачать книгу (размер 646 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 128) Аннотация: Why do we celebrate Halloween? Do you want to surprise your sweetheart with a special Valentine card from Loveland, USA? Who invented the Christmas card? This unique book explores the origins of our festivities, their historical significance, and how we celebrate them today.
Скачать книгу (размер 646 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 128) Аннотация: »La pagina breve» is an anthology of contemporary short stories, chosen to bring together the pleasure of literature and language practice. Presented in full version, the texts retain the fascination of the authors’ words and the coherent development of the story. The genres represented in the anthology offer a rich and varied view of different examples of Italian literature from the twentieth…
Скачать книгу (размер 565 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 112) Аннотация: After Doña Inés is kidnapped for a bet, Don Juan Tenorio falls in love with her, inadvertently causing a series of events which lead to her death. Highly complex and extremely ‘modern’, Don Juan is at times romantic and passionate, a sinner and a positive figure in his ability to feel remorse.