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These witty stories were originally told by Kipling to his own children.

The Mediations of the great Roman philosopher-emperor Marcus Aurelius are simple yet profound works of stoic philosophy that continue to offer guidance and consolation to many with their eloquence, wisdom …

Presents an introduction to the Noam Chomsky's political theory.

'Part biography, part collection of tips for the aspiring writer' Guardian.

In eighteenth-century France there lived a man Jean-Baptiste Grenouille who was one of the most gifted and abominable personages in an era that knew no lack of gifted and abominable personages.

Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2017, this fantasy epic from the No. 1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of the Grisha trilogy is gripping, sweeping and memorable.

Drawn from 3,000 years of the history of power, this is the definitive guide to help readers achieve for themselves what Queen Elizabeth I, Henry Kissinger, Louis XIV and Machiavelli learnt the hard …

Retired Chief of the National Crime Police and Swedish Security Service Lars Martin Johansson has just suffered a stroke.

The international bestselling phenomenon, this book has inspired a generation and is as popular today as it was a decade ago when first published.

A filmmaker is reported dead near Mount Everest.

FROM THE PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR OF THE GOLDFINCH Truly deserving of the accolade Modern Classic, Donna Tartt's bestseller The Secret History is a remarkable achievement - both compelling and elegant, …

Spanning the millennia and the continents - from India to Andalusia and from the bazaars of Cairo to the streets of Oxford, this is a story of a Jewish world immersed in and imprinted by the peoples …

Wider World is the portal to a fascinating world of English language knowledge and skills for the 21st century learner.

* SIX complete new practice tests in exam format* Audio CDs for students to practise listening at home* Full colour visual material for paper 5 and sample OMR answer sheets allowing students to become familiar with real exam conditions

Flexible and easy to teach, New Sky will give your students the motivation to learn and the confidence to succeed in English.

New Cutting Edge Upper Intermediate Workbook consolidates and extends the language taught in the Students' Book. * Grammar exercises give students useful practice and build confidence *Vocabulary …

The 3rd edition Course Book includes: * All new reading texts from the Financial Times * All new case studies with opinions from successful consultants who work in the real world of business * All new listening texts reflecting the global nature of business * New 'Business Across Cultures' spreads * New Vocabulary Trainer www.marketleader.vocabtrainer.net

Up-to-date vocabulary * Over 12,000 words and phrases * Usage notes based on evidence from the Longman Learner's Corpus * Natura...

Classic / British EnglishRudolf Rassendyll, a daring young Englishman looking for adventure, arrives in Ruritania for the new king’s coronation.

Contemporary / British English In this collection of Roald Dahl's finest stories we meet some quite ordinary people who behave in extraordinary ways.

Classic / British EnglishThis collection brings together some of the best examples of late nineteenthand early twentieth-century short stories.

In Middlemarch, in the heart of England, Dorothea wants to change the world and Dr Lydgate hopes to make great scientific discoveries.

Classic / British EnglishJane Eyre, a poor orphan, grows up in misery until she becomes the governess in the house of wealthy Mr Rochester and falls in love.

Classic / British EnglishWhen her mother dies, Mary Yellan goes to live with her aunt and uncle at Jamaica Inn.

Classic / British EnglishResting one night on a boat on the River Thames, Charlie Marlow tells his friends about his experiences as a steamboat captain on the River Congo.

Contemporary / American English Inman leaves the horrors of the American Civil War and begins a long, dangerous journey home to Ada, the woman he loves.

Contemporary / American English Ten-year-old Tonya Hailey is attacked and raped by two local men.

Classic / British EnglishThis great story is set against the background of the French Revolution.

Classic / British EnglishSherlock Holmes is a great detective.