Ellie is mad about music: she dreams of becoming a singer and she desperately wants to go to the Glastonbury Festival, where her favourite singer, Murphy, will be playing. But with an overprotective Dad and important exams to take, it seems that Ellie’s dreams will have to remain just that, dreams. But one day she sees a competition in a music magazine…

«Ein Trainingsprogramm zur optimalen Vorbreitung der Prüfung des Goethe-Instituts auf dem Niveau A1 und A2 für Jugendliche. Nach einer gründlichen Darstellung der grammatikalischen und lexikalischen Anforderungen für die Prüfung folgen zahlreiche Lerntipps. Dazu sind beide Bände in je vier Lerneinheiten aufgeteilt, die gezielt auf die Aufgabenstellungen der Prüfungsteile Hören, Lesen, Schreiben und Sprechen vorbereiten. Zu jeder Fertigkeit werden außerdem ergänzende Übungen mit verschiedenen Typologien angeboten. Danach erfolgt mittels eines Modelltestes eine komplette Simulation der Prüfung. Die vollständige Wortschatzliste im Anhang dient zum systematischen Vokabellernen. Mit Power zu Fit 1 und Fit 2 ist auch für Selbstlerner sowie zur allgemeinen Wiederholung des Stoffes der ersten Jahre Deutsch geeignet. Die Lösungen lassen sich herunterladen, indem Sie auf die linke Menüleiste, Menüpunkt «Teachers» gehen und ein Passwort anfordern.»

«Ein Trainingsprogramm zur optimalen Vorbreitung der Prüfung des Goethe-Instituts auf dem Niveau A1 und A2 für Jugendliche. Nach einer gründlichen Darstellung der grammatikalischen und lexikalischen Anforderungen für die Prüfung folgen zahlreiche Lerntipps. Dazu sind beide Bände in je vier Lerneinheiten aufgeteilt, die gezielt auf die Aufgabenstellungen der Prüfungsteile Hören, Lesen, Schreiben und Sprechen vorbereiten. Zu jeder Fertigkeit werden außerdem ergänzende Übungen mit verschiedenen Typologien angeboten. Danach erfolgt mittels eines Modelltestes eine komplette Simulation der Prüfung. Die vollständige Wortschatzliste im Anhang dient zum systematischen Vokabellernen. Mit Power zu Fit 1 und Fit 2 ist auch für Selbstlerner sowie zur allgemeinen Wiederholung des Stoffes der ersten Jahre Deutsch geeignet. Die Lösungen lassen sich herunterladen, indem Sie auf die linke Menüleiste, Menüpunkt «Teachers» gehen und ein Passwort anfordern.»

A group of pilgrims travelling to the shrine of Thomas Becket in Canterbury decide that each traveller should tell a story. Read about tales by the Knight, the Nun’s Priest, the Pardoner, the Wife of Bath and the Franklin.

Adventure and piracy in the 18th century! When young Jim Hawkins finds a map of an island where Captain Flint has hidden his treasure, the boy, Squire Trelawney and his friend Dr Livesey sail to the island to look for it. But during the voyage Jim discovers more about the ship’s company, which includes Long John Silver, a man with only one leg. And then the battle for the treasure begins!

One of the great romances of the Middle Ages, Tristan and Isolde has inspired writers, poets, artists and musicians for centuries. After slaying a dragon and winning a tournament, the young prince Tristan wins the hand of beautiful Isolde for marriage to his uncle, King Mark. But on their journey back to Mark’s court, they drink a love potion that was intended for the king and his young bride. They instantly fall in love — a love that is impossible.

«¡Uno, dos y... tres! ¡Qué fácil!» is a three-volume course which takes students to level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference. The course stands out for its emphasis on the active involvement of the students, who are introduced to studying Spanish through topics which they can relate to, such as, school life, the family, holidays and free time. The communicative approach and the balance between the four skills makes learning easy and motivating. «¡Uno, dos y... tres! ¡Qué fácil!» has a simple layout. It follows a progressive approach and has a balance between exercises which present and consolidate grammar and those which are more fun. The level of the texts is graded by age, in terms of the topics dealt with, and by the parameters set out in the Common European Framework of Reference. «¡Uno, dos y... tres! ¡Qué fácil!» offers an innovative method aimed at immediate familiarisation with the phonetic aspects of the Spanish language. Great emphasis is placed on vocabulary, on the typical day-to-day language of teenagers and on specific expressions for correct communication in class. Volumes 1 and 2 LIBRO DEL ALUMNO «¡Uno, dos y... tres! ¡Qué fácil!» is made up of eight units which are preceded by an introductory unit in which new language and its characteristic sounds is presented (volume 1) and in which stimulus for revision and conversation are offered (volume 2). Then, each unit is divided into six sections: • «Escucha» and «¿Cómo suena?» present the phonetics and spelling from the unit through listening exercises; • the bulk of the unit, called A ver..., offers active reflection on the vocabulary and grammar in a deductive way. Dialogues, narratives and group work allow the language structures to be dealt with in a varied and creative way; • «El gran teatro del mondo» presents Spanish and Latin American culture and traditions; • the fun pages «J de Juego» and «T de Test» help the consolidation of the structures learnt in the unit through language games and other fun activities.»

«¡Uno, dos y... tres! ¡Qué fácil!» is a three-volume course which takes students to level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference. The course stands out for its emphasis on the active involvement of the students, who are introduced to studying Spanish through topics which they can relate to, such as, school life, the family, holidays and free time. The communicative approach and the balance between the four skills makes learning easy and motivating. «¡Uno, dos y... tres! ¡Qué fácil!» has a simple layout. It follows a progressive approach and has a balance between exercises which present and consolidate grammar and those which are more fun. The level of the texts is graded by age, in terms of the topics dealt with, and by the parameters set out in the Common European Framework of Reference. «¡Uno, dos y... tres! ¡Qué fácil!» offers an innovative method aimed at immediate familiarisation with the phonetic aspects of the Spanish language. Great emphasis is placed on vocabulary, on the typical day-to-day language of teenagers and on specific expressions for correct communication in class. Volumes 1 and 2 LIBRO DEL ALUMNO «¡Uno, dos y... tres! ¡Qué fácil!» is made up of eight units which are preceded by an introductory unit in which new language and its characteristic sounds is presented (volume 1) and in which stimulus for revision and conversation are offered (volume 2). Then, each unit is divided into six sections: • «Escucha» and «¿Cómo suena?» present the phonetics and spelling from the unit through listening exercises; • the bulk of the unit, called A ver..., offers active reflection on the vocabulary and grammar in a deductive way. Dialogues, narratives and group work allow the language structures to be dealt with in a varied and creative way; • «El gran teatro del mondo» presents Spanish and Latin American culture and traditions; • the fun pages «J de Juego» and «T de Test» help the consolidation of the structures learnt in the unit through language games and other fun activities.»

«¡Uno, dos y... tres! ¡Qué fácil!» is a three-volume course which takes students to level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference. The course stands out for its emphasis on the active involvement of the students, who are introduced to studying Spanish through topics which they can relate to, such as, school life, the family, holidays and free time. The communicative approach and the balance between the four skills makes learning easy and motivating. «¡Uno, dos y... tres! ¡Qué fácil!» has a simple layout. It follows a progressive approach and has a balance between exercises which present and consolidate grammar and those which are more fun. The level of the texts is graded by age, in terms of the topics dealt with, and by the parameters set out in the Common European Framework of Reference. «¡Uno, dos y... tres! ¡Qué fácil!» offers an innovative method aimed at immediate familiarisation with the phonetic aspects of the Spanish language. Great emphasis is placed on vocabulary, on the typical day-to-day language of teenagers and on specific expressions for correct communication in class. VOLUME 3 The third volume differs from the first two in the emphasis on spelling in the section ¿Cómo se escribe? and L de Léxico. Furthermore, the volume ends with a literature section called Lecturas, dedicated to the culture of the Hispanic world. In this section the topics range from history to linguistics and from science to music, using an interdisiplinary approach (CLIL). The listening exercises and the texts in Lecturas which are recorded, are on the audio CD, which accompanies the third volume.»

The Montagues and the Capulets hate each other and so when Romeo and Juliet fall in love they are forced into secrecy and subterfuge. Will true love survive? Will the two families make peace?

Mary Lennox is a spoilt, unpleasant little girl who goes to live with her uncle on his enormous estate in Yorkshire after the death of her parents in India. Left very much to herself she explores the grounds of the house and finds the secret garden which has been locked up for ten years…

«English Grammar Framework A2» is ideal for students who are at the levels described as A1 or A2 by the Common European Framework of Reference: at the end of this book students will have studied all the structures required for full A2 competence. The book is ideal for students preparing for the Cambridge ESOL KET exam, Trinity exams grades 1-5, and the Preliminary and Access levels of the City and Guilds Pitman suite of exams. «English Grammar Framework A2» contains 52 units. The accompanying audio CD/CD-ROM offers a wealth of interactive material, including exercises on all the topic areas in the Waystage learning objectives of the CEFR, KET-style exercises, as well as recordings of the dialogues and other selected activities in the book.»

«English Grammar Framework A2» is ideal for students who are at the levels described as A1 or A2 by the Common European Framework of Reference: at the end of this book students will have studied all the structures required for full A2 competence. The book is ideal for students preparing for the Cambridge ESOL KET exam, Trinity exams grades 1-5, and the Preliminary and Access levels of the City and Guilds Pitman suite of exams.»

The Chumash are American Indians who live in California. When an unscrupulous property developer starts building new homes in Coyote Canyon, the Chumash become angry – the development is located on their ancient cemetery. During the night of the Fourth of July celebrations a mysterious American Indian warrior appears and a murder is committed. Suspicion falls immediately on the Chumash, but four young people – Michelle, Bill, Nick and Pam – investigate further and find that the truth is rather more complicated…

In 1880 a legendary spectre haunts the famous Opera House in Paris. There are all sorts of rumours about the Phantom of the Opera, a sinister figure whose face remains hidden behind a grotesque mask...

One day fifteen-year-old Carlos discovers some mysterious footprints in the snowy mountain. Has the abominable snowman possibly returned? Also, who was the strange man Carlos met at the town hall? Carlos investigates to solve the mystery and save his town from a terrible catastrophe.

Fourteen-year-old Thomas Laventure has been living for the last six months with his family in Nunavut, an Inuit-populated territory in northern Canada, searching for meteorites. One day, while building an igloo in the garden, he suddenly finds a mysterious, warm red stone...

Fanny, a seventeen-year-old student, dreams of becoming a journalist. So she goes with her brother to the Cannes Film Festival, to do a report on a famous actress, Nina Maje. But something happens and Fanny and her brother are dragged into a mystery.

Poor Cinderella! She has to do all the housework, and her sisters won’t take her to the ball! But thanks to a fairy godmother – and her pets! – she does go to the ball. There, the Prince falls in love with her, but will he find her again?

Where’s Éric? He hasn’t come home from school. Has he run away? Has he been kidnapped? Éric’s parents are very worried, but the Police Commissioner is able to solve the mystery in his own unique way. Includes a playscript.