Anthony Masters Knihy

Sám na pustom ostrove uprostred oceánu... Je vôbec možné zostať nažive medzi divokými šelmami, nebezpečnými morskými tvormi a kanibalmi? Čítajte príbeh Robinsona, ktorý prežil na opustenom tropickom ostrove neuveriteľných 28 rokov, a študujte pri tom angličtinu! Kniha rozpráva o mladom mužovi, ktorý sa napriek želaniu rodičov vydáva za svojím snom. Túži totiž po dobrodružstvách a cestovaní okolo sveta po mori. Pre túto túžbu spozná na vlastnej koži ozajstné nebezpečenstvo, zažije rolu obchodníka, farmára, otroka, pirátskeho kapitána, ale hlavne sa ocitne na pustom ostrove, kde sa začne jeho boj o prežitie. Musí zháňať potravu, zaobstarať si strechu nad hlavou, postaviť loď, vyrobiť si oblečenie a riad... Príbeh je spracovaný pre začiatočníkov a mierne pokročilých čitateľov, ktorí si chcú vyskúšať, ako si poradia so súvislým textom v angličtine. Slovenský zrkadlový preklad umožní záujemcom obratom skontrolovať, či cudzojazyčnému textu správne porozumeli. Cvičenia na konci knihy sú vhodné na overenie získaných znalostí.

Terry and Arthur are still in business. Now, take Terry McCann: he's a hard boy, he's even done a bit of porridge, but he's got a heart of gold. He'll do anything for anyone. And take Arthur Daley - please. I've heard he even charges his mum petrol money when he runs her home. Arthur will do anyone for anything; perhaps that's why he needs Terry as a minder... (Taken from back cover blurb)

This thriller from an award-winning author is set in Cornwall. Sally has met a new man who makes her feel good. But who is stalking them? Is it her ex-boyfriend, or is it someone she doesn''t know?'

Hlavnímu hrdinovi se ve snu zjeví duch jeho otce, dánského krále otráveného vlastním bratrem Klaudiem, a žádá, aby pomstil jeho vraždu. Hamlet na hradě zinscenovat hru, která přesně popisuje smrt jeho otce. Klaudius se sám usvědčí a nařkne Hamleta, že je blázen. Slavná tragédie popisuje osud Hamleta a končí jeho smrtí v souboji.

Spilt sugar in the supermarket storeroom means a sticky feast for Mel, Max and Molly Mouse. But their arch enemies, the gangsters Ricky and Ronnie Rat, want in on the action. But the mice devise a daring plan to lead the nightwatchman's dog to the rats. It's the mice's first victory in their long-standing battle with the rats and the sugar mountain tastes all the sweeter!

In this sequel to Ricky's Rat Gang, Mel, Molly, and Max have found a new home at the doughnut factory. But just as the mice are getting settled, Ricky and his nasty gang of rats try to drive them out. The mice fight back in this action-packed, jelly-filled, sugar-sprinkled adventure!

TEACH YOURSELF LETTER WRITING SKILLS is an invaluable guide to writing letters so that they say exactly what you want to say and achieve the desired response. The general principles of letter writing are outlined in the first pages of the book and advice on basic points is given. This is then applied to the writing of personal and domestic letters and applications for jobs, as well as communications with authorities, businesses and the media. It also includes a chapter on the internet and email, reflecting the increase in communications today. It concludes with methods of addressing people, the use of abbreviations and a list of common abbreviations for easy reference. It allows the reader to gain the knowledge to write satisfactory letters on a great number of subjects, and to a wide range of people. Every aspect is covered, from the paper used and layout of a letter to personal and business letter writing.

Joe's been acting strangely lately. Causing serious trouble, messing up his friends' lives. But they can't tell anyone. Not even each other. You see, no one would believe them. Everyone looks up to Joe... Then Joe mysteriously disappears. Distraught, his sister Debs pleads with his friends to look for him. Reluctantly, they head for the obvious place - the marsh where they used to play as kids. But they are not kids anymore, and without Joe they're leaderless. How will they even find him? and do they want to, after what he's done? In fact, they would be quite happy if Joe stayed missing for good...

Una governante misteriosa così brava a raccontare storie da farle diventare pericolosamente reali; un castello popolato da lupi; una sala degli specchi dove il tempo non esiste; fantasmi vendicativi e fantasmi tormentati da una promessa non mantenuta; una gondola stregata su cui è anche troppo facile salire: basta essere abbastanza imprudenti da fare un patto col suo diabolico gondoliere. Dieci avventure terrificanti da raccontare intorno al fuoco, mentre fuori il vento, sempre che sia davvero il vento!, scuore la notte col suo ululato minaccioso.