Anthony Masters byl spisovatel, pedagog a humanitář s výjimečnými dary a mimořádnou energií. Jeho díla často čerpají z hlubokých vhledů do sociálních problémů, které získal během čtyř desetiletí pomoci sociálně vyloučeným. Jeho tvorba se pohybuje od děl pro dospělé s hlubokými náhledy do sociálních problémů, až po rozmanité biografie a historické práce. Jeho rozsáhlá literární produkce, která zahrnovala jak fikci, tak non-fikci, odráží jeho všestranný intelekt a odhodlání přispívat k lepšímu světu.
Světová četba pro školáky je edice bohatě ilustrovaných, citlivě převyprávěných a zkrácených děl světové literatury. Defoeovi bylo již 60 let a jeho román měl obrovský úspěch. Ukázal v něm, nakolik je člověk schopen překonat překážky snahou, trpělivostí a důmyslem. Fialová řada knih je určena mírně pokročilým čtenářům, kteří již si zvykli číst. ( 9+ )
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?'
Na dánském hradu Elsinor se začne zjevovat duch bývalého panovníka. Když se setká s princem Hamletem, prozradí mu strašlivé tajemství: Claudius, dánský král, získal trůn zákeřnou vraždou svého předchůdce. Hamlet přislíbí otcovu duchu pomstu a tím začne neúprosný sled mnoha tragických událostí. Tato divadelní hra se dočkala dlouhé řady filmových zpracování, i když ani jedno nedokázalo dosáhnout dokonalé úrovně a filozofické hloubky originálu. Slavný Hamletův monolog o životě a jeho smyslu se stal nedílnou součástí evropské kultury.
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...
