Arthur`s final test of courage is upon Arthur has crushed Lancelot`s rebellion, but at a cost. Guinevere`s betrayal has left him reeling, and his Saxon enemies seek to destroy him while he is weak. Chaos threatens to engulf Britain. Yet Arthur is a military genius and noble leader. As the battle draws close, he prepares to fight his way to victory at Mount Badon and also win back the woman he lost. But in the final journey of the warlord, the intrigues of Mordred, now the adult heir to the throne of Britain, and the magics of the priestess Nimue could prove to be Arthur`s downfall.
ISBN: 978-0-241-95569-7
Издательство:
Penguin Group
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2012
Sir Henry Rider Haggard was an English writer of adventure novels set mostly in Africa, and a founder of the Lost World literary genre. Fair Margaret tells the inspiring story of a beautiful English maiden named Margaret, who faces hardship during the opening phases of the Spanish Inquisition in the late 1400\'s. As Margaret and her family struggle to live in peace, they soon find themselves in the midst of a series of perilous adventures. Benita bears all the hallmarks of a classic Haggard\'s story. Readers will be pleased to discover an adventure of the supernatural, lost and hidden peoples and stupendous treasure that is a compelling \'page turner\' to its conclusion.
ISBN: 978-5-521-07747-2
Издательство:
Т8
Дата выхода: июль 2018
When her life is turned upside down, one woman finds the strength to start over in Fall from Grace, an inspiring novel from the world`s favourite storyteller, Danielle Steel.Sydney Wells` charmed life vanishes when her devoted husband dies suddenly. Widowed at forty-nine, she discovers that he has failed to include her in his will. With her vicious step-daughters in control of his estate, and no money, Sydney is removed from her beautiful home of sixteen years. Despite warnings from her own daughters, Sydney returns to the world of fashion where she`d worked years before as a talented young designer. But danger lurks in the choices she innocently makes.Naive and alone in a dishonest industry, she`s exploited by her boss and finds herself...
ISBN: 9781509800421
Издательство:
Macmillan
Дата выхода: ноябрь 2023
Painstakingly restored from Tolkien`s manuscripts and presented for the first time as a standalone work, the epic tale of The Fall of Gondolin will reunite fans of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings with Elves and Men, Balrogs, Dragons and Orcs and the rich landscape and creatures unique to Tolkien`s Middle-earth.In the Tale of The Fall of Gondolin are two of the greatest powers in the world. There is Morgoth of the uttermost evil, unseen in this story but ruling over a vast military power from his fortress of Angband. Deeply opposed to Morgoth is Ulmo, second in might only to Manwe, chief of the Valar.Central to this enmity of the gods is the city of Gondolin, beautiful but undiscoverable. It was built and peopled by Noldorin Elves...
Family and Friends readers have been carefully graded to match the syllabus of the Family and Friends series and provide extra reading practice. They can either be used in the classroom or to support learning at home. Illustrated glossary items on each page help children to understand the text, while integrated comprehension questions and puzzles provide a way of checking their understanding and help develop their broader literacy skills. There are four titles at each level consisting of a mixture of classic and modern titles.
УМК «Семья и друзья» («Family and Friends») содержит уникальную методику обучения грамматике и формирования основных языковых навыков, в т.ч. задания на постановку правильного английского произношения и на всестороннюю проверку знаний. УМК формирует навыки, необходимые при сдаче ГИА и ЕГЭ, и развивает социальные компетентности учащихся. Учебное пособие в равной степени подходит для обучения детей с различным...
УМК «Семья и друзья» («Family and Friends») содержит уникальную методику обучения грамматике и формирования основных языковых навыков, в т.ч. задания на постановку правильного английского произношения и на всестороннюю проверку знаний. УМК формирует навыки, необходимые при сдаче ГИА и ЕГЭ, и развивает социальные компетентности учащихся. Учебное пособие в равной степени подходит для обучения детей с различным...
Family and Friends readers have been carefully graded to match the syllabus of the Family and Friends series and provide extra reading practice. They can either be used in the classroom or to support learning at home. Illustrated glossary items on each page help children to understand the text, while integrated comprehension questions and puzzles provide a way of checking their understanding and help develop their broader literacy skills. There are four titles at each level consisting of a mixture of classic and modern titles.
УМК «Семья и друзья» («Family and Friends») содержит уникальную методику обучения грамматике и формирования основных языковых навыков, в т.ч. задания на постановку правильного английского произношения и на всестороннюю проверку знаний. УМК формирует навыки, необходимые при сдаче ГИА и ЕГЭ, и развивает социальные компетентности учащихся. Учебное пособие в равной степени подходит для обучения детей с различным...
ISBN: 978-0-19-480284-0
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2014
УМК «Семья и друзья» («Family and Friends») содержит уникальную методику обучения грамматике и формирования основных языковых навыков, в т.ч. задания на постановку правильного английского произношения и на всестороннюю проверку знаний. УМК формирует навыки, необходимые при сдаче ГИА и ЕГЭ, и развивает социальные компетентности учащихся. Учебное пособие в равной степени подходит для обучения детей с различным...
This is a 6 level series of readers for children learning English, bringing together a variety of enjoyable fiction and non-fiction titles. The series provides reinforcement of the basic structures and vocabulary contained in most major primary courses.
ISBN: 978-0-230-01004-8
Издательство:
Macmillan ELT
Дата выхода: июль 2011
Professor Albus Dumbledore knows the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald is moving to seize control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him alone, he entrusts Magizoologist Newt Scamander to lead an intrepid team of wizards, witches, and one brave Muggle baker on a dangerous mission, where they encounter old and new beasts and clash with Grindelwald`s growing legion of followers. But with the stakes so high, how long can Dumbledore remain on the sidelines?The official screenplay of Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is the ultimate companion to the film, and invites readers to explore every scene of the complete script penned by J.K. Rowling & Steve Kloves. Special features include behind-the-scenes content and...
It`s the end of a busy day on Apple Tree Farm. Join Poppy and Sam as they say goodnight to all the animals, including Woolly the sheep, Curly the pig and Daisy the cow. With touchy-feely patches, flaps to lift and the Little Yellow Duck to spot on every page, this charmingly illustrated book is perfect for sharing with little ones at bedtime.
Join Poppy and Sam as they follow their new friend the bunny around Apple Tree Farm in this adorable finger puppet book. Push your finger through the hole to bring the bunny to life and make simple actions from sniffing the flowers to nibbling a carrot. With charming illustrations, and of course, the little yellow duck to spot on every page.
This is the reissue of the second novel in the Wideacre Trilogy; a compulsive drama set in the eighteenth century. The Wideacre estate is bankrupt, the villagers are living in poverty and Wideacre Hall is a smoke-blackened ruin. But, in the Dower House, two children are being raised in protected innocence. Equal claimants to the inheritance of Wideacre, rivals for the love of the village, they are tied by a secret childhood betrothal but forbidden to marry. Only one can be the favoured child. Only one can inherit the magical understanding between the land and the Lacey family that can make the Sussex village grow green again. Only one can be Beatrice Lacey`s true heir. Sweeping, passionate, unique The Favoured Child is the second novel...
ISBN: 978-0-00-723002-0
Издательство:
HarperCollins UK
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011
Neil Gaiman, Joanne Harris and other bestsellers re-imagine famous fairy tales in this wonderfully rich, scary anthology, illustrated by Oscar-winning Lord of the Rings artist Alan Lee.Following in the grand tradition of the Brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, some of today`s finest writers have created their own brand-new fairy tales - but with a decidedly dark twist. Fearie Tales is a fantastical mix of spellbinding retellings of `Cinderella`, `Rapunzel`, `Hansel and Gretel` and `Rumpelstiltskin`, amongst others, with unsettling tales inspired by other childhood classics, all interspersed with the sources of their inspiration: the timeless stories first collected by the Brothers Grimm.Edited by Stephen Jones, Britain`s best-known...
There`s a werewolf with pre-lunar tension in Ankh-Morpork. And a dwarf with attitude and a golem who`s begun to think for itself.But for Commander Vimes, Head of Ankh-Morpork City Watch, that`s only the start . . .There`s treason in the air. A crime has happened.He`s not only got to find out whodunit, but howdunit too. He`s not even sure what they dun. But soon as he knows what the questions are, he`s going to want some answers.
