Original / British English (Available April 2008) It is Lisa's first visit to London. She is going to learn English. Then she meets Michael. And suddenly her English lessons are very exciting.

Contemporary / British English (Available February 2008) Precious Ramotswe is a kind, warm-hearted and large African lady. She is also the only female private detective in Botswana. Her agency the No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency is the best in the country. With help of her secretary, Mma Makutsi, and her best friend, Mr JLB Matekoni, she solves a number of difficult problems. A missing husband, a missing finger and a missing child she will solve these mysteries in her own special way.

Contemporary / British English (Available April 2008) This book is the life story and family history of Adeline Yen Mah. Adeline was born in China at a time of great change and trouble. At the same time, she suffered terrible unkindness from the members of her own family. Falling Leaves is a story of pain and fear, but also of hope as Adeline fights for her independence.

Contemporary / American English (Available April 2008) Six years ago the dinosaurs were destroyed and Jurassic Park was closed. But now people are finding dead animals again — are they dinosaurs? Dr. Levine is going to find out. On Isla Sorna, off the coast of Costa Rica, he and his friends find themselves in a lost world.

Contemporary / American English (Available April 2008) One of the most famous American books of the century. Love, jazz, and excitement! These are all part of Sal Paradise's adventures on the road with wild friend Dean Moriarty, and their crazy companions, as they travel across the USA.

Contemporary / British English (Available June 2008) James D. Watson and Francis Crick won the Nobel Prize in 1962 for the discovery of the double helix, the structure of DNA. In this book, James D. Watson tells the exciting story of this discovery.

Contemporary / American English (Available June 2008) Today Maya Angelou is one of the world's most respected writers and poets. In the 1930s and 1940s she was a poor Black girl growing up in the segregated American South. She suffered prejudice and cruelty from people she trusted as well as at the hands of an unjust society. Above all, Maya learned about the power of love and hope.

Classic / British English (Available April 2008) The Moonstone is an ancient Indian diamond which brings disaster to everyone who owns it. Rachel Verinder's uncle gives her the diamond as a birthday present, but that same night it is stolen The Moonstone is now seen as the first, and one of the best, English detective novels.

Classic / British English (Available April 2008) Rudolf Rassendyll, a daring young Englishman looking for adventure, arrives in Ruritania for the new king's coronation. The two men meet by chance the day before and are shocked to find that they look exactly the same! A trick leaves Rudolf in the king's place while the king becomes the Prisoner of Zenda.

Contemporary / British English (Available February 2008) Jane, a 20-year-old writer falls in love with Tom Lefroy who studies law. Jane's romance inspired her to write Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility. Read the story of Jane Austen and how she became one of the greatest writers of English literature.

Original / American English (Available June 2008) Up in the air! Down on the ground! Under the water! Extreme sports are new, exciting, and dangerous! Learn about extreme sports from aerial ballet to zorbing. Read about the crazy people who love extreme sports. Are extreme sports for you?

Contemporary / British English (Available May 2008) This is the story of an Aboriginal boy and two American children in the Australian desert. When they meet the boy, Mary and Peter learn about the desert. They follow him to food and water. But they are lost. Can they finish their journey and find their way home?

Contemporary / American English (Available June 2008) Pynex, a tobacco company, could lose hundreds of millions of dollars in a big court case. The jury is being watched. One of the jurors is working with a mysterious woman outside the court. Both sides will do anything to win.

Classic / British English (Available April 2008) When Mr Allworthy finds a baby boy in his bed, he decides to keep him and gives him the name Tom Jones. But Tom can't keep out of trouble, and is sent away. Follow Tom's travels and read of his adventures along the roads of eighteenth-century England.

The new edition of All About the USA 4: A Cultural Reader, by Milada Broukal, with fresh content and a friendly, full-color design, offers a classic introduction to American culture. Entertaining and informative, the second edition of All About the USA 4 features twenty-four units about American people, places, and events. The units are divided into seven thematic parts, each with a colorful opener to highlight the material to come. Readers expand their knowledge of the USA as they explore fascinating topics ranging from Oprah Winfrey and the Wright Brothers to Alaska and hip-hop. Features *Colorful photos and preview questions prepare students to read. *Vocabulary and reading comprehension exercises build skills.*Discussion activities promote lively cross cultural exchange. *Writing activities encourage students to personalize the topics. *New Did You Know boxes showcase fun facts about each topic. *New Audio CD of the readings enriches the learning experience. The series also includes: All About the USA 1, Second Edition All About the USA 2, Second Edition All About the USA 3, Second Edition.

Classic / British English (Available February 2008) This wonderful story of fairies, dreams and lovers is as popular today as it was in Shakespeare's time. In a wood outside Athens, four young people are following their dreams, while fairies play strange games with them. Their world seems unreal but is it really very different from our own?

Original / American English (Available April 2008) Pele is the number one player in the story of soccer. He won the World Cup three times with Brazil and the fans loved him. Today, Pele is famous in every country of the world. In 1950, he was a young boy with no shoes. This is his story.

Northstar, now in its third edition, motivates students to succeed in their academic as well as personal language goals. For each of the five levels, the two strands — Reading and Writing and Listening and Speaking — provide a fully integrated approach for students and teachers. What is Special about the Third Edition? *New Themes and Updated Content — presented in a variety of genres and in authentic materials — challenge and engage students intellectually. *Enhanced Focus on Academic Skills, more purposeful integration of critical thinking, and an enhanced focus on academic skills such as inferencing, synthesizing, notetaking, and test taking help students develop strategies for success in the classroom and on standardized tests. *A structured approach gives students opportunities for more extended and creative oral practice, for example, presentations, simulations, debates, speeches, public service announcements and more. *A New Design with full color pages, more photos, illustrations, and graphic organizers fosters student engagement and makes the content come alive. My NorthStar Lab NorthStar is now available with My North Star Lab — an easy-to-use, powerful online program for students and teachers that saves time and improves test scores. *Students receive personalized instruction and practice in all four skills. Audio, video, and test preparation are all in one place — available anywhere, anytime. *Teachers can take advantage of many resources including online assessments, a flexible gradebook, and tools for monitoring student progress. *Unlimited access to reading and audio selections, DVD segments, as well as original activities that support and extend the Northstar program. Teacher's Manual *A unit-by-unit guide including overviews, suggested times, step-by-stepteaching suggestions, expansion and homework activities, and links to the companion strand and to MyNorth StarLab. *Detailed multi-level strategies and activities so instructors can reach students at different proficiency levels. *The Student Book Answer Key and unit word lists for easy reference*Reproducible Unit Achievement Tests to save time and allow teachers to evaluate students' progress.

Northstar, now in its third edition, motivates students to succeed in their academic as well as personal language goals. For each of the five levels, the two strands Reading and Writing and Listening and Speaking provide a fully integrated approach for students and teachers.