Sherlock Holmes helps Mary Morstan find out the truth about her father and the man who has been sending her pearls.

During a stopover in Miami, James Bond meets Auric Goldfinger and soon discovers that he is not just a multi-millionaire whose fortune is built on trading gold, but also a sophisticated and clever cheat.

Perfect for students preparing to take a B2 level exam, for example the Cambridge FCE examination or for those students aiming for the IELTS band 5. Includes 28 alternating grammar and vocabulary units •Up-to-date syllabus based on the B2 (Vantage) level of the Council of Europe's framework •28 units, alternating grammar and vocabulary units •A well researched grammatical and lexical syllabus •Clear comprehensive grammar and vocabulary presentation tables •Useful reference section including regular verbs, glossary, phrasal verbs, phrases and collocations, word patterns, word formation and British English/American English differences

«When the Good Magician Humfrey’s son Hugo suddenly vanishes, his disappearance sets in motion a series of madcap misadventures that send a collection of colorful characters on a perilous pair of parallel quests. Among them are Debra, a pretty young girl beset by an obnoxious curse; Hugo’s beloved wife Wira, whose sightlessness is balanced by a talent for sensitivity, Happy and Fray, a pair of sprightly storm-spirits; Nimbus, the Demon Xanth’s own son; and the mysterious outlaw known as the Random Factor. As they travel through some of the magical realm’s most astonishing locales, these unwitting adventurers discover they are key players in a grand drama whose origins reach back to the origins of time itself. Filled with exhilaration and excitement, ribaldry and romance, «Air Apparent» is a fabulous new fantasy saga from the lively imagination of master storyteller Piers Anthony.»

Descending into darkness, about to be overwhelmed by evil, those people still free are powerless to stop the coming dawn of a savage new world, while Richard faces the guilt of knowing that he must let it happen. Alone, he must bear the weight of a sin he dare not confess to the one person he loves…and has lost. Join Richard and Kahlan in the concluding novel of one of the most remarkable and memorable journeys ever written. It started with one rule, and will end with the rule of all rules, the rule unwritten, the rule unspoken since the dawn of history. When next the sun rises, the world will be forever changed.

«In 1946, an alien virus that rewrites human DNA was accidentally unleashed in the skies over New York City. It killed ninety percent of those it infected. Nine percent of those who survived mutated into tragically deformed creatures. And one percent gained superpowers. The «Wild Cards» shared-universe series, created and edited since 1987 by New York Times #1 bestseller George R. R. Martin along with Melinda Snodgrass, is the tale of the history of the world since then—and of the heroes among that one percent. Originally begun in 1987, long before George R. R. Martin became a household name among fantasy readers («The American Tolkien» — Time magazine), the «Wild Cards» series earned a reputation among connoisseurs for its smart reimagining of the superhero idea. Now, with «Inside Straight», the Wild Cards continuity jumps forward to a new generation of major characters, entirely accessible to Martin's hundreds of thousands of new readers, with all-original stories by Martin himself, along with Daniel Abraham, Michael Cassutt, and Stephen Leigh, among others.»

James Bond is sent to Jamaica to investigate the sudden disappearance of the island's Governor and his assistant. When he arrives, 007 begins to suspect that the Governor's absence is in some way linked to Dr No, the reclusive owner of a remote island which lies between Cuba and Jamaica. There have been several strange deaths on this island, which the local people blame on a mysterious and terrifying 'dragon'. Bond decides to pay a secret visit to the island. But he is not the only person to land there.

Ever wondered why bad musicians always win the Eurovision Song Contest, or how incompetent politicians get elected? You need some Quirkology in your life. While other scientists beaver away on obvious problems, Richard Wiseman has been busy uncovering the secret ingredients of charisma, exploring how our personalities are shaped by when we are born and examining why people usually miss the obvious signs of their partner's infidelity. Using scientific methods to investigate offbeat topics that interest the general public as well as the scientific community, Quirkology brings a new understanding to the backwaters of the human mind and takes us to places where mainstream scientists fear to tread. Comparable to Freakonomics, but British, far more populist, and a lot funnier. Findings include: How does your surname influence your life? What does the way you walk reveal about your personality? Why should women have men write their personal ads? What is the funniest joke in the world?

«Repairman Jack, the vigilante hero of Wilson's «The Tomb» and «Legacies», returns to the weird, supernatural world he thrives in to trace the whereabouts of a leading conspiracy theorist. The search leads Jack to a bizarre convention of conspiracy theorists, where he finds that nobody can be trusted and few people are what they seem.»

Helping students prepare for the world of work, this two-level series focuses on systematically developing their communicative abilities so they increase their empolyment opportunities and have the confideance to use English in the workplace. Key Features: — Carefully graded materials that do not assume students are familiar with the world of work, — A focus on developing listening and speaking skills in business situations, — Set in a workplace context with characters students can relate to, — Viewpoints sections in which a variety of speakers talk about aspects of culture and business, — Ongoing project tasks that allow students to use the language studied to develop their own professional and company profile, — A supportive Teacher's Book with expansion ideas, tests and supplementary photocopiable activities.

Up-to-date syllabus based on the B2 (Vantage) level of the Council of Europe's framework. 28 units, alternating grammar and vocabulary units. A well researched grammatical and lexical syllabus. Clear comprehensive grammar and vocabulary presentation tables. Useful reference section including regular verbs, glossary, phrasal verbs, phrases and collocations, word patterns, word formation and British English/American English differences. Perfect for students preparing to take a B2 level exam, for example the Cambridge FCE examination or for those students aiming for the IELTS band 5. Includes 28 alternating grammar and vocabulary units.

It's the end of something simple. And the beginning of everything else. Sometimes life happens even when you're not sure you're ready for it. In Capeside, the sleepy New England coastal town where teenagers Joey, Dawson, Pacey, and Jen live, this year the river is running fast. Choices will be made, and chances will be taken. Promises will be broken, and desires revealed.

Angered by Dawson's indecision, Joey and Jen form a reluctant alliance and plan a weekend together in New York to attend the sixteenth birthday party of Jen's cousin. Joey is amazed on her first visit to the Big Apple.

Lenny Samuel is hired to find a retired championship racehorse. The private eye thinks that he is going to enjoy this job. After all, what could be easier? All he has to do is hang around California's racetracks, ask a few questions and then report back to his very pretty client.

Lia and Jay's grandmother is old and in poor health. She misses her husband who has recently died. She begs her family to fetch water from the well at the abandoned family farm in the hills. After listening to their parents' words of caution about the recent volcanic activity in the area, Lia and Jay set off early in the morning to walk to the farm. On their journey the teenagers meet a variety of people and when they return, it is not just the well water that they bring back to the city.

The Laser B1 Workbook. • This follows the grammar, vocabulary, reading, listening and writing syllabus of the Student's Book exactly, and is designed to further practice and consolidate the work done in the Student's Book. • All Workbook exercises are designed so that they can be assigned for homework. • The structure of the Workbook is as follows: — Reading: consolidating the skills developed in the reacting section of the unit. — Dictionary Corner: consolidating the lexis and lexico-grammar of the first Dictionary Corner section of the Student's Book. — Grammar 1: consolidating the grammar of the first Grammar Point section of the Student's Book. — Dictionary Corner: consolidating the lexis and lexico-grammar of the second Dictionary Corner section of the Student's Book. — Grammar 2: consolidating the grammar of the second Grammar Point Section of the Student's Book. — Writing: consolidating the skills developed in the Writing section of the Student's Book. — Listening: consolidating the skills developed in the Listening section of the unit. • There are revision sections after every two units of the Workbook. After units 2, 4, 6, 10, 12 and 14, these are out of 20 or 25 and focus on the grammar and lexis of the previous two units. After units 8 and 16, the revision section is out of 50 and focuses on all grammar and lexis from the previous 8 units.

It was supposed to be simple. All Navy SEAL Nathan Malone had to do was rescue three young girls from a Columbia drug cartel, then allow himself to be captured long enough to draw out a government spy. That was before his mission went disastrously wrong... and before his wife, Bella, was told that Nathan was never coming home.Bella's mourned her husband's death for three long years. But she has no idea he's still alive. Forced to assume a new identity, the man Nathan is now dead. If he can get back to his wife, can he keep the secret of who he really is... even as desire threatens to consume them? And as danger threatens to tear Bella from Nathan's arms once more?

First learning fun for preschoolers Combination of puzzles, coloring, activities and over 100 stickers Encourage hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills.

«This large-format gift book contains three of the popular tales from Acorn Wood stories: «Postman Bear», «Hide-and-Seek Pig» and «Rabbit's Nap». With sturdy flaps on every spread and rhyming stories that are a joy to read aloud, this collection will delight parents and toddlers alike.»