Each unit of Reading Explorer contains two reading passages, and an optional video activity. Reading passages cover a wide range of real-world topics covering culture, science, social issues, and travel and adventure. Video activities can be done in class or at home using the Student CD-ROM. In this title, motivating real-world content supported by stunning visuals develops learners' understanding of the wider world in which they live. Reading passages develop visual literacy and incorporate graphic organisers to help learners become better readers in English. Reading Comprehension activities cover essential reading skills and question types commonly found on standardised tests such as TOEFL, TOEIC and IELTS — Vocabulary Practice activities and Vocabulary Builder boxes present and reinforce high-frequency vocabulary items — Review Units include a vocabulary review, a magazine-like spotlight on UNESCO World Heritage sites, and a graphic overview of important global issues.

Each unit of Reading Explorer contains two reading passages, and an optional video activity. Reading passages cover a wide range of real-world topics covering culture, science, social issues, and travel and adventure. Video activities can be done in class or at home using the Student CD-ROM. In this title, motivating real-world content supported by stunning visuals develops learners' understanding of the wider world in which they live. Reading passages develop visual literacy and incorporate graphic organisers to help learners become better readers in English. Reading Comprehension activities cover essential reading skills and question types commonly found on standardised tests such as TOEFL, TOEIC and IELTS — Vocabulary Practice activities and Vocabulary Builder boxes present and reinforce high-frequency vocabulary items — Review Units include a vocabulary review, a magazine-like spotlight on UNESCO World Heritage sites, and a graphic overview of important global issues.

Each unit of Reading Explorer contains two reading passages, and an optional video activity. Reading passages cover a wide range of real-world topics covering culture, science, social issues, and travel and adventure. Video activities can be done in class or at home using the Student CD-ROM. In this title, motivating real-world content supported by stunning visuals develops learners' understanding of the wider world in which they live. Reading passages develop visual literacy and incorporate graphic organisers to help learners become better readers in English. Reading Comprehension activities cover essential reading skills and question types commonly found on standardised tests such as TOEFL, TOEIC and IELTS — Vocabulary Practice activities and Vocabulary Builder boxes present and reinforce high-frequency vocabulary items — Review Units include a vocabulary review, a magazine-like spotlight on UNESCO World Heritage sites, and a graphic overview of important global issues.

Helbling Readers Blue Series is designed for teenagers and young adults. Readers can choose from sensitively adapted teen-relevant classics and a gripping selection of original fiction.

Helbling Readers Red Series is aimed at young teenagers. It includes a selection of adapted classics and original fiction to get your students reading for pleasure right from beginner level.

Helbling Readers Red Series is aimed at young teenagers. It includes a selection of adapted classics and original fiction to get your students reading for pleasure right from beginner level.

Helbling Readers Red Series is aimed at young teenagers. It includes a selection of adapted classics and original fiction to get your students reading for pleasure right from beginner level.

Helbling Readers Red Series is aimed at young teenagers. It includes a selection of adapted classics and original fiction to get your students reading for pleasure right from beginner level.

Helbling Readers Red Series is aimed at young teenagers. It includes a selection of adapted classics and original fiction to get your students reading for pleasure right from beginner level.

Helbling Readers Blue Series is designed for teenagers and young adults. Readers can choose from sensitively adapted teen-relevant classics and a gripping selection of original fiction.

Confucius (551-479 B.C.) is a well-known person in Chinese history. He had many followers who believed in what he taught and who spread his ideas throughout the country. Confucius continues to influence many parts of Chinese life. What were his ideas? How do they still affect China today?

The Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt contains an extraordinary collection of ancient art, but even more of its treasures are hidden away in its basement. Museum workers are now preparing to show these valuable pieces in a new exhibition. What pieces will they exhibit? How will they decide what to display?

For thousands of years certain remote groups of native Chinese people have existed in near isolation. Separated from the mainstream world, these deeply cultural communities have maintained the old ways of life. Now, with the introduction of today's modern conveniences, they could disappear. What are these cultures? Can they be preserved before it's too late?

The 50 ways... series provides a range of instant ways to improve your communications skills in business. The 50 tips in these books will allow the learner to make noticeable improvement in their business English with minimum effort. With the advent of sophisticated digital telephony technologies and the pressure on business people not to travel unnecessarily for environmental reasons, the importance of one-to-one telephone calls and teleconferencing takes on a new dimension. This book helps learners prepare for that all-important telephone call. The accompanying audio CD provides listening comprehension tasks that go with the units. This innovative title applies the theory of intercultural studies to the practice of communicating in English in a business and professional context.

Summertown Readers are aimed at young adults/adults studying business English or using English at work. The storylines offer intrigue, murder and mystery to capture the reader and encourage reading for pleasure. Each reader is supported by an audio CD and comes with a unit glossary. Five years ago Eddie Munro's life had hit an all-time low. Unfairly sacked by an arrogant and unpleasant boss he lost his savings, his house and almost lost his wife. Through hard work and business sense Eddie turned his life around and is now celebrating the GBP10m sale of his own company by taking his wife on a well-deserved cruise. However he is plunged into despair when he discovers his old boss is also on board ship. What will the outcome be when Eddie confronts his old nemesis face-to-face?

World Wonders is an exciting four-level series for 9-11 year olds that capitalises on National Geographic photography and facts via reading texts and DVD clips. It also features an exciting adventure cartoon story for Levels 1 & 2. The course is structured around the Student's Books that contain twelve eight-page core units plus six review units. The series has been specially written to capture the attention of young learners in beginner to pre-intermediate classes.

Classical Comics is a revolutionary new series of graphic novels which re-tells classic literature for learners of English. Graded at intermediate to upper-intermediate (B1-B2) levels, the fresh blend of contemporary storytelling and captivating artwork ensures that students will want to return to these stories time and again.

In the 1800s, the Rocky Mountain locust brought massive destruction to Western settlers. Then, the insects suddenly disappeared-almost without a trace. Now scientists hope to find a reason for the locust's extinction. What caused the Rocky Mountain locust to disappear? Where will the scientists find the answers?