Scientist Harry Dalton knows about volcanoes. His boss, Paul Dreyfus, sends him to Dante's Peak, a small town in the Cascade Mountains, because one of the mountains is moving. Can Harry help the town's people before the volcano explodes? Why is Paul stopping him? How much time have they got?

Meet the Larkin family! They enjoy a wonderful country life, never worrying about money, work or the law. But then, one day, a man arrives from the tax office. Is the taxman going to change the Larkin's lives? Or is his life going to change forever?

David Copperfield's happy life suddenly changes when his mother marries again. Her new husband is cruel to him and sends him away to school. When David's mother dies, he is sent to work in London. He hates his job so he runs away. He has no money for food or for travelling. But it is the beginning of his life of adventure.

It is 1942 in Holland and the Germans have invaded. All Jewish people are frightened for their lives, so the Frank family hide. Life is dangerous but they hope for the best until they are finally discovered. Anne Frank was a real person, and this is her diary.

Tommy Grant is a taxi driver. One morning his boss telephones him. 'Can you be at the Ritz hotel at 9 o'clock?' he asks. The 12-year-old son of a film star is in London. His name is Dino. Be very nice to the boy', Tommy's boss says.

Tommy Grant is a taxi driver. One morning his boss telephones him. 'Can you be at the Ritz hotel at 9 o'clock?' he asks. The 12-year-old son of a film star is in London. His name is Dino. Be very nice to the boy', Tommy's boss says.

Doctor Faustus is a clever man who is greedy for knowledge and power. After he signs an agreement with the Devil, in his own blood, his new skills are admired around the world. But there are two sides to an agreement with the Devil. There is a price to pay...

Why is the frightening Mr Hyde a friend of the nice Dr Jekyll? Who is the evil little man? And why does he seem to have power over the doctor? After a terrible murder, everyone is looking for Mr Hyde. But he has disappeared. Or has he?

The Russian Revolution four young people, Yury, Tonya, Lara and Pasha, find love and lose it in this extraordinary time. Their heart-breaking stories make Dr Zhivago one of the greatest romantic books, and films, of the century.

All novels are built on the never-ending contest in ourselves between good and evil. John Steinbeck, one of America's greatest writers, considered East of Eden to be his most important work. Set in California, the novel is a story of love and jealousy, forgiveness and revenge — and what it means to be human.

Emil is travelling alone to his grandmother's house in the city. He is carrying money toher from his mother. Then a man on the train steals the money. Emil follows the thief and an exciting adventure begins, with lots of detectives, a lift boy, and a fight in a bank!

Gold Plus is the updated edition of Gold, the trusted exam preparation course for adult and young adult learners. FCE Gold Plus corresponds to level B2 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. FCE Gold Plus corresponds to level B2 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. The Maximiser: — recycles and reviews the grammar and vocabulary presented in the Coursebook — is packed with further language and skills practice in exam format for each exam paper with exam strategies and guidance — contains one complete practice test for timed practice in the run up to the exam — accompanied by audio CDs for the Maximiser listening exercises allowing students to practise listening at home — (with Key) edition includes annotated answers and audio script

First Practice Tests Plus with Key contains complete practice exams for the FCE exam as well as useful tips to enhance your students’ chance of exam success.

There are five stories in this book. The Fall of the House of Usher' and The Barrel of Amontillado' are stories of madness; The Maelstrom' describes fear of death during a storm on the ocean; and in The Murders of the Rue Morgue' and The Stolen Letter' meet C. Auguste Dupin, Poe's famous Parisian detective.

Hapu lives in Ancient Egypt. Hapu's father is ill, but they haven't got any money for a doctor. Hapu makes a beautiful necklace for Queen Cleopatra and takes it to her. But a guard says, Go home'. How can Hapu meet the Queen and get a doctor for his father?

Hapu lives in Ancient Egypt. Hapu's father is ill, but they haven't got any money for a doctor. Hapu makes a beautiful necklace for Queen Cleopatra and takes it to her. But a guard says, Go home'. How can Hapu meet the Queen and get a doctor for his father?

Mitch McDeere is young, intelligent and ambitious. When he gets a job with the law firm of Bendini, Lambert & Locke it seems to be the path to money and power. But soon Mitch finds that the firm is listening to all his phone calls, and the FBI want to speak to him. Money and power has a price and it could be Mitch's life.

When a fisherman opens an old jar, a giant comes out. When a donkey opens its mouth, gold falls out. There is magic in these five fairy tales. Good people are often very unhappy but in the end they have happy lives.

Amy Alden finds a nest of goose eggs, but there isn't a mother goose. So she takes the eggs home. The baby geese think Amy is their mother. They follow her everywhere. But when the winter comes, they must fly south. Can Amy help them to fly away?