The slave ship, Amistad, is carrying African slaves to America. There is a bloody fight on the ship, and the Africans are free. But soon they are in prison in the US. Must they return to their owners', or are they free people?

Sir Robert Chiltern is a successful politician and an honest man. He is an ideal husband for the beautiful and serious Lady Chiltern. But somebody knows a dangerous secret about Sir Robert. Can Sir Robert's charming Society friends save his job and his marriage? This Penguin Reader play is written for acting making English come alive.

Anna Karenina, one of world literature's greatest novels, tells the story of a beautiful young woman who is unhappily married to a man much older than herself. When she falls in love with a handsome young soldier, life suddenly seems wonderful. But real happiness is not so easily found ...

Penguin Readers are written by specialist ELT authors. The language, vocabulary, style and content of every book is carefully graded to make sure it suits the learner's own language ability. Every Penguin Reader has a range of activities in the book and accompanying Factsheet to help increase comprehension and develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Babe leaves the farm for the city. He wants to make some money. But nobody wins in the city, says Bob, a chimpanzee. And nobody helps anybody. Understand?

Penguin Readers are written by specialist ELT authors. The language, vocabulary, style and content of every book is carefully graded to make sure it suits the learner's own language ability. Every Penguin Reader has a range of activities in the book and accompanying Factsheet to help increase comprehension and develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. One day, Farmer Hogget wins a young pig. He likes the pig, but he is a sheep farmer not a pig farmer. Mrs Hogget wants the pig for the dinner table. The little pig has other ideas, and he's a very clever pig ...

An exciting new series which provides reading and language learning at five levels. As well as enjoyable stories and texts, each book provides a range of integrated activities designed to develop reading skills, consolidate vocabulary, and offer personalised project work. Each book is supported by a CD-ROM which contains additional activities and the complete audio recording

Penguin Readers are written by specialist ELT authors. The language, vocabulary, style and content of every book is carefully graded to make sure it suits the learner's own language ability. Every Penguin Reader has a range of activities in the book and accompanying Factsheet to help increase comprehension and develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Joanna Jimbuku is a nurse in Australia. She works with a Flying Doctor. One day a baby is very ill. Joanna takes the baby to Sydney. It's her first visit to a big city, and she loves it. Does she stay in the city or go home?

Eleven-year old Billy Elliot is different from other boys. He is not very clever or good at sport. Then, one day, he discovers ballet dancing. Finally he has found something that he can do well. But everybody knows that ballet is for girls, not boys! Will Billy continue to dance? Or have his father and brother got other plans for him?

Billy and his sister want new bicycles, but they don’t have any money. Then their grandmother has an idea. There’s a competition in Palace magazine. The first prize is £500. ‘What do you think?’ Billy asks his sister. ‘We can buy two new bicycles for £500’, she says.

Nat and his family live near the sea. Nat watches the birds over the sea. Suddenly the weather is colder, and there is something strange about the birds. They are angry. They start to attack. They want to get into the house. They want to kill.

‘Always be good, so people will love you. Always work hard and do your best’. These were the words of Black Beauty’s mother to her son when the two horses lived with Farmer Grey. But when Black Beauty got older, this was sometimes very difficult for him. Not everybody was as kind as Farmer Grey.

Are you brave enough to read four of Poe’s famous horror stories? Edgar Allan Poe wrote strange stories about terrible people and evil crimes. Don’t read this book late at night!

Gordie Lanchance and his three friends are always ready for adventure. When they hear about a dead body in the forest they go to look for it. Then they discover how cruel the world can be.

Sons of Scotland! You have come here to fight as free men. If you fight, perhaps you'll die. If you run, you may live for a time. But at what cost? Braveheart is the story of William Wallace, who gave hope to Scottish people in their fight to be free.

Gold Plusis the updated edition of Gold, the trusted exam preparation course for adult and young adult learners. CAE Gold Plus corresponds to level C1 of the Common European Framework. — The Coursebook is divided into 14 units with a language review at the end of each unit — Authentic texts, motivating topics and fun communication activities engage students of different ages — Graded texts and exam tasks allow students to become familiar with the exam format while building their confidence — Extensive Writing Reference section including model answers develops writing skills — Grammar reference provides information on all the key language points iTest CD ROM provides authentic exam practice with instant feedback allowing students to identify areas which require further practice

Gold Plus is the updated edition of Gold, the trusted exam preparation course for adult and young adult learners. CAE Gold Plus corresponds to level C1 of the Common European Framework. The Maximiser is a unique combination of workbook and exam handbook, which can be used for immediate follow-up work in class or for homework, intensive exam preparation after completing the Coursebook, or by students preparing for the exam independently.

Gold Plus is the updated edition of Gold, the trusted exam preparation course for adult and young adult learners. CAE Gold Plus corresponds to level C1 of the Common European Framework. The Maximiser is a unique combination of workbook and exam handbook, which can be used for immediate follow-up work in class or for homework, intensive exam preparation after completing the Coursebook, or by students preparing for the exam independently.

CAE Practice Tests Plus new edition contains complete practice exams for the CAE exam as well as useful tips to enhance your students’ chance of exam success. — SIX new practice tests in exam format — Audio CDs for students to practise listening at home — Full colour visual material for paper 5 and sample OMR answer sheets allowing students to become familiar with real exam conditions — Annotated answer key analysing correct and incorrect answers, and completed

CAE Practice Tests Plus new edition contains complete practice exams for the CAE exam as well as useful tips to enhance your students’ chance of exam success. — SIX complete new practice tests in exam format — Audio CDs for students to practise listening at home — Full colour visual material for paper 5 and sample OMR answer sheets allowing students to become familiar with real exam conditions

We'll give a free dinner to the person who tells the best story. Now, put up your hands if you agree. The pilgrims all held up their hands. A group of pilgrims are travelling together for five days from London to Canterbury. On the way, each pilgrim has to tell a story to keep the others amused. Some stories are happy, and some are sad. But they all have a message, and we can learn from them.