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The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists is a classic representation of the impoverished and politically powerless underclass of British society in Edwardian England, ruthlessly exploited by the institutionalized corruption of their employers and the civic and religious authorities. Epic in scale, the novel charts the ruinous effects of the laissez-faire mercantilist ethics on the men, women, and children of the working classes, and through its emblematic characters, argues for a socialist politics ...

In the The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, a huge cyclone transports the orphan Dorothy and her little dog Toto from Kansas to the Land of Oz, and she fears that she will never see Aunt Em and Uncle Henry ever again. But she meets the Munchkins, and they tell her to follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City where the Wonderful Wizard of Oz will grant any wish. On the way, she meets the brainless Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman and the Cowardly Lion. The four friends set off to seek their heart's desir...

Introduction and Notes by Doreen Roberts, Rutherford College, University of Kent at Canterbury.Tom Jones is widely regarded as one of the first and most influential English novels. It is certainly the funniest. Tom Jones, the hero of the book, is introduced to the reader as the ward of a liberal Somerset squire. Tom is a generous but slightly wild and feckless country boy with a weakness for young women.Misfortune, followed by many spirited adventures as he travels to London to seek his fortune,...

Introduction and Notes by Jane Thomas, University of Hull.The Well-Beloved completes the cycle of Hardy's great novels, reiterating his favourite themes of man's eternal quest for perfection in both love and art, and the suffering that ensues. Jocelyn Pierston, celebrated sculptor, tries to create an image of his ideal woman - his imaginary Well-Beloved - in stone, just as he tries to find her in the flesh.Powerful symbolism marks this romantic fantasy that Hardy has grounded firmly in reality w...

This award-winning graded readers series is full of original fiction, adapted fiction and factbooks especially written for teenagers. Twins, Andy and Mary, are in Dublin on a school trip. When Mary discovers that she has been given a forged EURO20 note, she thinks she knows the identity of the forger. The twins start to investigate, but it soon becomes clear that the forgers know who Andy and Mary are too. This paperback is in British English. Download the complete audio recording of this title ...

This reader is accompanied by an audiobook and eBook. While Thor, the God of Thunder, is a prisoner of the King of Muspelheim, the King describes his terrible plans for Asgard, Thor's home. Thor realises then that he has to escape immediately - but how? And if he reaches Asgard, what will he find? Are other enemies also preparing to attack? Can Thor save his home, or will he have to accept Ragnarok - the end of Asgard? About the series Pearson English Readers bring language learning to life t...

This reader is accompanied by an audiobook and eBook. For thousands of years, tall mountains and thick forests have hidden the African country of Wakanda from the world. Using vibranium, the world's strongest metal, Wakanda is now also protected by its technology. After his father's death, T'Challa returns there to take his place as king. But then deadly challengers to his position appear. Can he protect his country from them? And when the fighting ends, will he still be king? About the series...

This reader is accompanied by an audiobook and eBook. Scott Lang is a loving father to Cassie, but he is also Ant-Man. When Avengers fought Avengers in Germany, he was there. He is now under arrest and cannot leave his home. But Hope - The Wasp - and her father have an important job for him … now. Can he leave his home and his daughter? The FBI are watching and will send him to prison. But can he really do nothing? Will Ant-Man fly again? About the series Pearson English Readers bring l...

Why another study on American influence? The current research study focuses on identifying the main Romanian perceptions of the United States of America, as well as the various ways in which elements belonging to American culture are integrated in the culture of Romania, a country that belonged to the former South-East European Communist Bloc. The research efforts will concentrate on the period after 1989, but references will also be made to previous years, in an attempt to emphasize the connect...

The plot:Poirot is supposed to be on a relaxing holiday in Egypt, but soon finds himself caught in the middle of a confusing murder.The obvious suspect has an alibi, and not a single other person seems to have any reason to want to murder the beautiful young victim.Can Poirot find out the truth before the murderer strikes again?

Titlu: Aladdin and the Magic LampAutori: A Folk Tale, retold by Jenny Dooley, & Charles Lloyd DVDISBN: 978-1-84679-095-9Nivel: Stage 3 A1An aparitie: 2008

It was the year 1867. Some sailors said that they saw a dangerous, giant monster living in the cold waters of the ocean. Some ships tried to find it and kill it, but they never returned. People said it looked like a whale."It was 300 feet long and a mile wide!""Water came out of its back. It was like a big underwater explosion!" Nivel: A2Pachetul contine: carte, caiet de activitati si Multi ROM

The Story Musical is a series of stories and tales in English aimed at Primary Schools. The material has been created according to aformat which provides the teacher with all the tools required to set up a musical. The teacher is guided through the organization of all thevarious activities involved in preparing a musical, in order to optimize the results.The stories are inspired by the most famous classics, but have been completely rewritten to give a lighter note to the material, which is upto-...

Timesaver For Exams is a new series of photocopiablematerials for English teachers to use with students whoare preparing for exams.They save teacher preparation time with a wide range of refreshingeasy-to-use lessons and activities, providing motivational ideasfor exam classes.The engaging and contemporary content is aimed at teenagers andyoung adults with an emphasis on repeated practice of exam tasktypes and includes exam tips and skills practice.Thirty writing lessons targeted at studentsprep...

Developing students writing skills during an intensive languagecourse can be difficult. Time may be limited and many students findthis skill particularly difficult. This timesaving resource providescontemporary contexts and clear models for students to follow.Students will enjoy the activities and feel a real sense ofprogress.

Extensive reading is essential for improving fluency and there isa real need in the ELT classroom for contemporary, low-level readingmaterial for younger learners. The Smurfs are popular with childrenall over the world, famous for their charming personalitiesand exciting adventures. What is a Smurf? Where do Smurfs live?What do Smurfs eat? These are just some of the questions readerswill find the answers to in this book all about the Smurfs!

Extensive reading improves fluency and there is a real need in the ELT classroom for motivating, graded material that will instantly appeal to students. This well-known English classic by W.M. Thackeray is made accessible to students in this lively adaptation, illustrated with full-colour stills from the recent movie, starring Reese Witherspoon as Becky Sharp.

Extensive reading is essential for improving fluency and there isa real need in the ELT classroom for contemporary, low-level readingmaterial for younger learners. This level 2 Popcorn ELT Readeris based on the hit animated film -Turbo-. It tells the storyof a young snail who dreams of becoming the fastest snail in theworld.

Extensive reading improves fluency and there is a real need in theELT classroom for motivating, contemporary graded material thatwill instantly appeal to students. Transformers: Dark of the Moonis based on the hit summer 2011 movie, and, along with the populartoy range, will be immediately recognisable to teens of all nationalities.