Arthur Conan Doyle (1859 - 1930) was an English writer best known for his detective stories about Sherlock Holmes. "Tales of the Ring" is a collection of brilliant short stories, united by the theme of boxing, so beloved by the author.
ISBN: 978-5-521-07152-4
Издательство:
Т8
Дата выхода: июль 2018
Arthur Conan Doyle was a British writer best known for his detective fiction featuring the character Sherlock Holmes. His works also include fantasy and science fiction, as well as plays, romances, non-fiction and historical novels. This volume contains twelve of author`s best short stories like "The Last of the Legions", "Through the Veil" and "The Coming of the Huns" set in the early centuries of civilization up to the first millennium. .
ISBN: 978-5-521-08058-8
Издательство:
Т8
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2018
If you found a tiny golden dragon with green paws, would you know what to do with it? Moomintroll thinks he does, but when he takes his new-found pet home, things don`t quite work out as planned. And suppose Too-ticky brought you an invisible child, would you know how to make her visible again?Meet new and delightful characters and re-encounter old friends, such as Snufkin and Little My in this entertaining collection of nine stories about the trials and tribulations of the inhabitants of Moominvalley. There are some new characters to meet, such as the Fillyjonk and the Hattifatteners, as well as old friends, namely Snufkin and Little My - and not to mention dear Moominpappa, Moominmamma and Moomintroll of course!
F. S. Fitzgerald was an American writer, whose works illustrate the Jazz Age. Tales of Jazz Age VII is a collection of brilliant short stories: "The Scandal Detectives", "He Thinks He`s Wonderful", "The Captured Shadow", "The Perfect Life" and others. It also includes "The Freshest Boy" - the story about a naive and dreamy boy and his discouragement while attending a preparatory school.
ISBN: 978-5-521-07614-7
Издательство:
Т8
Дата выхода: июнь 2018
Classic / British English This Book includes stories based on seven of Shakespeare`s greatest plays. We meet many of Shakespeare`s most famous characters magical Prospero; Puck, the badly-behaved fairy; evil Macbeth; Shylock, the greedy moneylender, and many more. This is a wonderful first step on the journey into the world of Shakespeare.
ISBN: 978-1-4082-7663-1
Издательство:
Pearson
Дата выхода: май 2012
In this stellar collection…Ursula K. Le Guin makes a triumphant return to the magic-drenched world of Earthsea. Featuring the award-winning author’s new Earthsea novella, two original stories and two classic tales, as well as new maps and a special essay on Earthsea’s history, languages, literature and magic, “the publication of this collection is a major event in fantasy literature.
ISBN: 978-0-441-01124-7
Издательство:
Penguin Group
Дата выхода: июль 2011
Classic / British English (Available February 2008) Sheherezade is beautiful and clever. She also knows a thousand and one wonderful stories. Her husband wants to kill her, but he can`t. Sheherezade tells him stories about a clever servant girl and a boy judge, about Ali Baba and Aladdin. What happens next? Her husband wants to know. He listens and she lives.
ISBN: 978-1-4058-5539-6
Издательство:
Longman Group UK Limited
Дата выхода: декабрь 2011
In Ferryport Landing everyone gets a day in court--even the Big Bad Wolf, a.k.a. Mr. Canis. When Canis is put on trial for past crimes, Mayor Heart s kangaroo court is determined to find him guilty. Its up to the Grimms to uncover evidence to save their friend. Illustrations.
`Rabbit`s feeling sleepy. She curls up in a chair. Tap! Tap! Who`s that? Oh dear! It`s Builder Bear.` Rabbit is trying to get to sleep, but everyone is being so noisy. Lift the flaps and find out who is keeping Rabbit awake! Collect all four board books in The Acorn Wood series: Postman Bear, Fox`s Socks and Hide-and-Seek Pig.
ISBN: 978-0-230-75310-5
Издательство:
Macmillan Publishers
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011
In this selection of tales by the master folklorist Andrew Lang, the reader is taken into the romantic world of the gallant Knights of the Round Table and their courageous and chivalrous deeds, fair maidens, castles steeped in history, the quest for the Holy Grail, and the tragic love of King Arthur and Sir Lancelot for Guinevere, and Tristan for Iseult.The Arthurian legends are the most potent of the thrilling and mist-enshrouded tales of adventure to be passed down from prerecorded history, and they have as much appeal today as they did in the age of the troubadours.
ISBN: 9781853261152
Издательство:
Wordsworth Editions Ltd.
Дата выхода: январь 2014
This is an Elementary Level title in a series of ELT readers comprising a wide range of stories - some original and some simplified - from modern and classic novels, and designed to appeal to all age-groups, tastes and cultures. The books are divided into five levels: Starter Level, with about 300 basic words; Beginner Level (600 basic words); Elementary Level (1100); Intermediate Level (1600); and Upper Level (2200). Some of the titles are also available on cassette. Three strange and frightening short stories by the author of Dracula: The Judge`s House; The Iron Maiden; The Return of Abel Behena; Extra grammar and vocabulary exercises; Audio CD/download available for this title. Retold by John Davey.
ISBN: 978-1-4050-7664-7
Издательство:
Langenscheidt
Дата выхода: июль 2011
More than two decades after the publication of his acclaimed classic, "Watership Down", author Richard Adams finally returns to the vivid and remarkable animal world he so masterfully imagined in his earlier work. Here again are Fiver, Bigwig, Hazel, Dandelion - all the victorious heroes of the apocalyptic battle against the evil General Woundwort - as well as a host of endearing new characters and the great champion of rabbit myth, El-ahrairah, in a wonderful collection of new adventures that will delight the millions of "Watership Down" fans, and create many more
ISBN: 978-0-380-72934-0
Издательство:
HarperCollins Publishers
Дата выхода: август 2011
This collection of Poe`s best stories contains all the terrifying and bewildering tales that characterize his work. As well as the Gothic horror of such famous stories as `The Pit and the Pendulum`, `The Fall of the House of Usher`, `The Premature Burial` and `The Tell-Tale Heart`, all of Poe`s Auguste Dupin stories are included. These are the first modern detective stories, and include `The Murders in the Rue Morgue`, `The Mystery of Marie Roget` and `The Purloined Letter`.
ISBN: 1-85326-013-4
Издательство:
Wordsworth Editions Ltd.
Дата выхода: декабрь 1999
`Now it`s time for Pig to seek. Can you see a yellow beak?` Pig and Hen are playing hide-and-seek. Can you lift the flaps and help Pig find out where Hen is hiding? Collect all four books in The Acorn Wood series: Fox`s Socks, Rabbit`s Nap and Postman Bear.
ISBN: 978-0-230-75311-2
Издательство:
Macmillan Publishers
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011
Arthur Conan Doyle was a British writer best known for his detective fiction featuring the character Sherlock Holmes. His works also include fantasy and science fiction, as well as plays, romances, non-fiction and historical novels. This volume includes a collection of entertaining short stories like "The Green Flag", "The Crime of the Brigadier", "The Lord of Chateau Noir", "A Shadow Before" and others. .
ISBN: 978-5-521-08070-0
Издательство:
Т8
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2018
This famous retelling of twenty of Shakespeare`s plays by Charles and Mary Lamb has delighted generations of adults as well as children and provides entertaining and informative introductions to these great works. Using prose to simplify plot and language but incorporating some of the original speeches, the Lambs remained sensitive to the original plays, brilliantly re-creating characters and action. From the overpowering drama of `Hamlet` and `Macbeth` to the engaging wit of `The Tamingof the Shrew` and `Twelfth Night`, Shakespeare`s best-known tragedies and comedies are brought vividly to life.
ISBN: 0-14-062159-8
Издательство:
Penguin Books
Дата выхода: апрель 2002
A classic collection of stories by one of the best-known and most esteemed retellers of the last fifty years. Enter a world of cunning, trickery, and Encounter bold warriors, courageous women, strength in battle and bravery against the odds. These are the stories of the Viking gods. Drama and action abound as legendary heroes struggle against mighty giants, loathsome beasts, and sinister dwarves - even as they fight amongst themselves. First published over forty years ago, this edition has sold continuously since. The subject of myths and legends ties in with the National Curriculum, as does the subject of vikings. The author is significant, one of the best-known retellers.
The beautiful Scheherazade`s royal husband threatens to kill her, so each night she diverts him by weaving wonderful tales of fantastic adventure, leaving each story unfinished so that he spares her life to hear the ending on the morrow. This is the background to the `Arabian Nights`. In this selection made by that master of folklore and fairy-tale Andrew Lang, the reader meets Aladdin with his wonderful lamp, the Enchanted Horse, the Princess Badoura, Sindbad the Sailor, and the great Caliph of Bagdad, Haroun-al-Raschid. The stories are beautifully illustrated by H.J.Ford.
ISBN: 1-85326-114-9
Издательство:
Wordsworth Editions Ltd.
Дата выхода: январь 2002
Everyone is friends in Acorn Wood!Tales from Acorn Wood is a bestselling preschool series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of the modern classic, The Gruffalo.Friends is a delightful introduction to the world of Acorn Wood. Fox and Mouse play dress up, Squirrel`s friends help with chores, Pig plays hide and seek with Hen, Bear`s friends say "Happy Birthday", and Rabbit`s friends sing her to sleep.A first book about friendship based on the bestselling lift-the-flap toddler books: Postman Bear, Fox`s Socks, Rabbit`s Nap and Hide-and-Seek Pig.
