To save Queen Guinevere, who is being held prisoner in the Kingdom of Gorre, will Lancelot risk being dishonoured by going on the defamatory road to doom? Along the journey full of dangerous perils, the brave knight encounters numerous traps set by the evil Meleagant…

The curtain rises and the audience is shocked to discover that the prima ballerina has suddenly disappeared. Will police commissioner Morand, accompanied by the music of Bach, be able to solve the mystery?

How can a normal student language study holiday turn into an exciting adventure? Well, that is what happens to Anne, a German teenager who has come to study in Bordeaux, when she finds Louise’s secret diary. Some disturbing, badly-written entries, set Anne off on an adventure to discover Louise’s secret.

In search of his origins, Laurent sets off on a journey which starts in Paris and, passing through Florence, Rome and Positano, leads him through some of the most beautiful cities in Italy. This experience and his encounter with Luigi, a distant relative, means that Laurent finds a deep-rooted link with his family, but also with the typically Italian colours, flavours and smells.

A dramatic intrusion ends a long family feud, a man is strangely influenced by his pets, a cat brings scandal to British society and a little boy battles to enjoy life with the help of his own personal god. These are just a few of the amazing stories created by Hector Hugh Munro – alias master short-story teller Saki, ex-journalist who turned to writing satirical tales.

Lazy and selfish Michael suddenly loses control of his computer and is taken on an unusual adventure.

Immer abenteuerlich, oft traurig, oft komisch geht es in der Welt unseres (Anti) Helden Simplicius zu Die Zeiten sind danach. In Deutschland tobt der Dreißigjährige Krieg. Mit Übungen zum Leseverständnis und zahlreichen Aktivitäten zur Grammatik und Wortschatz. Die beigefügte Audio-CD enthält den dramatisierten Text des nacherzählten Romans.

Another case for Sherlock Holmes finds Dr Watson sent to Devonshire to investigate the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville, mutilated by a large dog according to the tradition of the curse of the house of the Baskervilles. The new heir to the estate returning from America calls upon the great detective to solve this puzzling enigma

A story on love and friendship by Oscar Wilde. The story is about a fisherman who catches a mermaid. He lets her go because she promises to help him fish. Each day the mermaid appears and sings her song, so he falls in love with her! However, she cannot marry him until he has lost his human soul.

Enjoy reading about some of the most famous British criminals: Jonathan Wild, prince of robbers; Dick Turpin, horse-stealer and murderer; John Gow, pirate; John Sheppard, highwayman. Discover an unbelievable world of adventure through their daring actions and remarkable timing!

Mrs Morel is a strong, intelligent, domineering woman. Her marriage to a miner is not a happy one. She is antagonistic to her husband and gives all her love to her sons. The Morels’ younger son Paul grows up close to his mother. As an adolescent and a young man, he is torn between a passionate love for his mother and his lovers Miriam and then Clara.

Peter Schlemihl is penniless. So what can he do? Out of desperation he decides to sell his shadow. Unfortunately this doesn’t solve his problems! On the contrary… A classic story from the Romantic Period in German literature.

Follow Bram (Dracula) Stoker as he takes student Malcolm Malcolmson through a terrifying ordeal inside a judge’s house… Travel, if you dare, in a ghostly coach – with three dead men as your fellow passengers. Or visit the deadly House of Usher! But don’t make a wish with the monkey’s paw...

The curtain rises and the audience is shocked to discover that the prima ballerina has suddenly disappeared. Someone finds her lifeless body and makes an anonymous phone call to the police: she has been killed! Will police commissioner Bonardi, accompanied by the music of Bach, be able to solve the mystery?

«The «Pass Trinity» series helps students to reflect on and improve their language learning. Each title helps students to organise their work and show the very best they are capable of in their Language Portfolio, Trinity Integrated Skills Examinations (ISE I and II), or Trinity Spoken English Examinations from Grades 1-10. «Pass Trinity» 5-6 is suitable for 14-year-olds and above. Teacher’s Book features: • lesson plans for each unit and speaking prompts for the Review pages • full key and recording scripts»

What secret does the mysterious box Solange bought at the market in Marseille hold? Whatever it is, Solange and her twin sister Delphine are woken in the middle of the night by a strange feathered snake. The twins start investigating and are led to the Museum of Anthropology in Marseille where they meet a very strange professor…

«Cette méthode de français sur deux niveaux est destinée aux apprenants de niveau débutant et faux débutant. La méthode est prévue pour atteindre les compétences du niveau A2+ à la fin du volume 1 et B1+ à la fin du volume 2. «Francofolie» propose des thèmes d’actualité proches de la vie quotidienne tout en se concentrant sur les différences et les spécificités de la France d’aujourd’hui. Dans le but d’impliquer l’apprenant en qualité de sujet actif, «Francofolie» amène à l’acquisition de nouvelles structures grammaticales et communicatives à travers l’observation, la découverte et la déduction. Cette méthodologie favorise une progression soutenue et efficace, puisqu’elle reprend toujours les connaissances et les compétences déjà acquises. Les activités, très nombreuses, sont extrêmement variées et motivantes: les exercices de systématisation des structures grammaticales alternent avec des activités qui impliquent la participation, la prise de position et l’initiative de l’apprenant. Enfin, les nombreux dessins humoristiques et les photos sont autant de stimulus auxquels l’apprenant est appelé à répondre activement. La langue employée, authentique et quotidienne, comprend aussi le langage des jeunes, avec ses modes. LIVRE DE L’ÉLÈVE «Francofolie» est articulé en «Parcours» divisés en trois unités de quatre leçons chacune, plus un «Point Écoute» et un «Point Grammaire». Les leçons ont comme point de départ un document (dialogue, page web, dessin, etc.) introduisant les fonctions communicatives, les structures grammaticales et le lexique. Chaque leçon est articulée en plusieurs rubriques. Les «Parcours» se terminent par: • quatre pages de civilisation • un bilan.»

Was Nostradamus really a prophet or were his predictions a mere coincidence? What mystery lies behind the curse of the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh King Tut? Can an exquisite diamond bring death and tragedy to its owners? Does evil really exist and what forms can it take? Find out about these strange stories and others, and perhaps you'll be able to solve our world's greatest mysteries!

«This is a fun and flexible book of exercises which can be used in class or for self-study. It is aimed at absolute beginners and false beginners, but also at all those who wish to increase and consolidate their knowledge of the Italian language. The 9 units, which it is divided into, allow for improvement in all of the main language skills so as to understand and produce oral and written Italian. Each units offers: •original texts in various styles, accompanied by oral and written comprehension exercises; •the section Scriviamo insieme, to practise writing tests in Italian; •the grammar page, which aids memory and revises the rules; •numerous grammar, vocabulary and spelling exercises. «Percorsi grammaticali» is accompanied by an audio CD with the recordings of the listening exercises.»

Veronika ist eine junge, tüchtige Managerin. Erfolgreich im Beruf, aber einsam im Privatleben. Was den Künstler Max nicht davon abhält, sich in sie zu verlieben. Aber Veronika läuft vor Max weg. Wovor hat sie Angst? Was ist Veronikas Geheimnis? Eine spannende Liebesgeschichte mit zahlreichen Aktivitäten zum Leseverständnis und ergänzenden Übungen zu Grammatik und Wortschatz sowie Abschlusstest. Audio-CD mit dramatisierter Textaufnahme.