Rowena Akinyemi Knihy

Factfiles are a sub-series of Bookworms with a non-fiction angle, providing factual information for students who are not so much interested in fiction.

Třicetiletý svobodný žokej Filip Nore, jehož matka podlehla drogám a brzy zemřela, dobře ví, co znamená život bez rodinného zázemí a závislost na rozhodování jiných lidí. Od mládí se jim musel podrobovat a teď je pojednou v situaci, kdy se musí rozhodnout sám. Jeho příteli Stevovi totižzemřel při autohavárii otec, známý umělecký fotograf, brzy nato byla přepadena Stevova matka a nakonec oheň zničil celý jejich dům. Filip, sám výborný fotograf, od Steva získal zajímavé materiály, zřejmě určené k vydírání. Půjde cestou vyděrače, jehož posmrtné tajemství vyřešil?

Suitable for younger learners Word count 6,480

Isaac Asimov – při tomto jménu se všem příznivcům a čtenářům SF vybaví dvě věci – románový cyklus Nadace a hlavně: tři zákony robotiky. Jakže znějí? 1. Robot nesmí ublížit člověku nebo svou nečinností dopustit, aby člověku bylo ublíženo. 2. Robot musí uposlechnout příkazů člověka, kromě případů, kdy tyto příkazy jsou v rozporu s prvním zákonem. 3. Robot musí sám sebe chránit před zničením, kromě případů, kdy tato ochrana je v rozporu s prvním nebo druhým zákonem. Tvůrcem a otcem celé robotické etiky je právě americký spisovatel Isaac Asimov. V této dnes již klasické sbírce nacházíme jedny z nejlepších povídek, jaké kdy byly na toto téma napsány. A nelze jen dodat, že myšlenky v nich obsažené nijak nestárnou – spíše naopak.

"In 1918 in the peaceful province of Transkei, South Africa, the Mandela family gave their new baby son the name Rolihlahla - 'troublemaker'. But the young boy's early years were happy ones, and he grew up to be a good student and an enthousiastic sportsman. Who could imagine then what was waiting for Nelson Mandela - the tireless struggle for human rights, the long years in prison, the happiness and sadness of family life, and one day the title of President of South Africa? This is the story of an extraordinairy man, recognised as one of the world's greatest leaders, whose long walk to freedom brought new hope to a troubled nation."--Publisher

They said Steve Biko was a man of violence; then why did he talk of peace? They said he wanted revolution; so why did he talk of friendship? They said he died of hunger; why was his body broken and bruised? This is the story of a man's fight with the government of South Africa. It is the story of all people who prefer truth to lies. It is the story of all people who cry 'Freedom', and who are not afraid to die.

Orphaned when their Royalist father is killed during the Civil War, the four Beverley children are taken into hiding in a cottage in the New Forest and disguised as the grandchildren of a poor forester.

This new series of Bookworms offers younger readers the chance to enjoy lively and accessible adaptations of the best classic and modern fiction. Each title is highly illustrated to engage the reader in the world of the book and help with specific vocabulary. Accompanying exercises make all these titles suitable for use in class or at home.

Oxford Bookworms enjoy a world-wide reputation for high-quality storytelling and a great reading experience.Research shows reading a lot improves all your language skills.Experts recognize Oxford Bookworms as the most consistent series in terms of language control, length, and quality of story - very important for fluent reading and extensive reading.

Who will speak for the poor? Who will listen to slaves, and those who have no rights? Who will work for a future where everyone is equal? Who will give up his house, job, and money to fight for people who are shut out by everyone else? 'I will,' said Mohandas Gandhi. And he began to fight in a way the world had not seen before - not with weapons, and wild crowds, and words of hate, but with the power of non-violence. This is the story of a man who became the Father of the Nation in his own country of India, and a great leader for the whole world.

This award-winning collection of adapted classic literature and original stories develops reading skills for low-beginning through advanced students. Accessible language and carefully controlled vocabulary build students' reading confidence. Introductions at the beginning of each story, illustrations throughout, and glossaries help build comprehension. Before, during, and after reading activities included in the back of each book strengthen student comprehension. Audio versions of selected titles provide great models of intonation and pronunciation of difficult words.

The books are graded at six vocabulary levels, ranging from 400 words (Beginning) to 2,500 words

Part of a series of elementary readers which offers students the opportunity to extend their reading and appreciation of the English language, this reader at Stage 1 contains 400 headwords. It is a tale of fear and superstition in 17th-century Lancashire.

"Oxford Bookworms" offer students at all levels the opportunity to extend their reading and appreciation of English. There are six stages, taking students from elementary to advanced level. At the lower stages, many of the texts have been specially written for the series, to provide elementary and lower-intermediate students with an introduction to real reading in English. At the higher stages, most of the books have been adapted from works originally published for native speakers. The language controls used in "Oxford Bookworms" are based on a syllabus specially created for the series by Tricia Hedge. This takes account of the more traditional approaches to grading and recent research into the nature of reading difficulty. The approximate vocabulary count for each stage is: Stage 1 - 400 words; Stage 2 - 700 words; Stage 3 - 1000 words; Stage 4 - 1400 words; Stage 5 - 1800 words; Stage 6 - 2500 words. All stages have exercises for classroom or private use, plus a supporting glossary to help students with vocabulary. Illustrations are used, especially at the lower stages, to help comprehension

Reading a complete story in English gives students a great sense of achievement -- and encourages them to read more. The Oxford Bookworms Library offers a variety of titles. The books are graded at six vocabulary levels ranging from 250 words (Starter) to 2,500 (Advanced).

Reading a complete story in English gives students a great sense of achievement -- and encourages them to read more. The Oxford Bookworms Library offers a variety of titles. The books are graded at six vocabulary levels ranging from 250 words (Starter) to 2,500 (Advanced).