Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead just outside his home, Baskerville Hall. Many of the Baskerville family have died mysteriously. People say that they were killed by a gigantic devil-like creature the Hound of the Baskervilles! Can that be true? And can Sherlock Holmes save the new owner of Baskerville Hall from a terrible death?

This is the funniest book that you will read about English people! Why are the English different from Europeans? George Mikes' book describes the strange things the English do and say. And the English don't get angry when they read the book. They love it! You will too!

Silvia Broome is an interpreter at the United Nations. One night she hears a plan to kill the President of the African state of Matobo. Agent Tobin Keller of the US Secret Service must stop the killers. But is Silvia telling the truth? Is she hiding something from him? Is she more dangerous than the President's other enemies?

Inventors are special people. They see everyday objects and imagine something better. They solve old problems with new ideas. Their inventions can help people or destroy them, but only the greatest ideas will change the world. This book will tell you about many of the most interesting and important inventions, from 2,500 years ago to the present day.

Edward Prendick is travelling in the South Pacific when his ship goes down. He is saved after many days at sea by another ship, and a passenger, Montgomery, nurses him back to health. Prendick becomes interested in the mystery of Montgomery's life. Why does he live on an unknown Pacific island? Why is he taking animals there? And should Prendick fear the dark secrets of Montgomery's master the even more mysterious Doctor Moreau?

Jane Eyre, a poor girl, leaves her cruel aunt's house and goes away to school. Later, she becomes a teacher and works for the rich Mr Rochester. She loves him and wants to marry him. He loves her too, but he has a dark secret ...

Mark Twain is one of America's most famous and best-loved writers. He wrote about every important subject of his time. Twain's stories are usually amusing but with a serious message too. You will read about people's hopes and fears, happiness and terrible sadness — and wonderful practical jokes!

A family of wolves take a little boy into their home in the jungle. The child learns and plays with the other cubs. But can he really live in the jungle? Will the other wolves want him to stay? And will the dangerous tiger Shere Khan catch him?

Only the next king can pull the sword out of the stone. Many people try, but they cannot move the sword. Then young Arthur tries, but it comes out easily. Now he will be king. But will he be a good king? And will his life be happy?

Sir Henry Curtis, Captain John Good and Allan Quatermain are travelling to the mysterious, unmapped heart of Africa. Sir Henry wants to find his missing brother. Quatermain wants to find King Solomon's secret treasure. Is Sir Henry's brother still alive? Will they find King Solomon's treasure? Does the treasure even exist...?

State Exam Maximiser — пособие нового типа, которое помогает сформировать и развить умение рационального подхода к работе с экзаменационными материалами. State Exam Maximiser может служить материалом для подготовки к другим языковым экзаменам и стать основой для разработки элективных курсов в системе дополнительного языкового образования. Workbook for State Exam Maximiser дает возможность дальнейшей отработки отдельных типов заданий в экзаменационном формате, включая устную речь и письмо. Во второй половине рабочей тетради помещены три варианта тестов, которые могут быть легко адаптированы к демоверсии текущего года, использую банк заданий экзаменационного типа из первой части. Тематика заданий соответствует кодификатору ЕГЭ, составленному на основе Государственного образовательного стандарта для полной средней школы. Упражнения развивают все языковые навыки и речевые умения, необходимые для успешной сдачи выпускных школьных и вступительных в ВУЗ экзаменов по английскому языку. Дополнительный раздел «Грамматика в упражнениях» повторяет материал проблемных областей грамматики. На AudioCD, приложенных к пособию, находятся все записи, относящиеся к части «Аудирование». Данное пособие может использоваться как преподавателями на занятиях, так и учащимися в процессе самостоятельной работы.

Рабочая тетрадь к учебнику State Exam Maximiser. Сборник заданий экзаменационного типа, включая устную речь и письмо, который дает возможность тщательной отработки навыков, приобретенных в результате работы с пособием State Exam Maximiser. Во второй половине тетради помещены три варианта тестов (Practice Tests), которые могут быть легко адаптированы к демоверсии ЕГЭ текущего года или другого экзамена, с использованием банка заданий экзаменационного типа из первой части.

Did you know that just 2000 words make up 80% of English that is used? The Longman WordWise Dictionary helps students reach intermediate level by focussing on these 2000 key words – now with the new Longman Memory Coach CD-ROM, providing extensive interactive practice to help students learn and remember essential words and structures more effectively. With 38,000 words, phrases and examples, the Longman WordWise Dictionary is recommended for pre-intermediate students who need to learn key words in English. What’s new? — NEW Thesaurus boxes help students expand their vocabulary — NEW Word Choice boxes explain the differences between commonly confused words, such as library and bookshop — NEW Usage, grammar, spelling and pronunciation notes gives students all the information they need to avoid making common mistakes — NEW 16-page picture dictionary and over 500 full colour pictures throughout the dictionary help students learn and remember key vocabulary — NEW Life-long Learning Booklet teaches students the study skills they need to get the most out of their dictionary and improve their vocabulary — Now in full colour NEW – Longman Memory Coach CD-ROM — Helps students learn and remember words effectively — Interactive exercises focus on core meanings and structures, vocabulary building, word choice, spelling and pronunciation — Students can memorize key words in a fun and lively way with the Memory Games — Picture dictionary helps students understand key vocabulary — Includes the full contents of the Longman WordWise Dictionary

The coursebook has 12 units covering factual topic from shopping trends to city transport. After every 3 units there is a review spread which practices the language that has been taught. The CD-ROM contains listening activities, grammar and vocabulary exercises, dictionary work and a writing section. It contains: — Motivating and informative texts which improve reading and listening skills — Scenario lessons that focus on key language and work towards a final communicative task. — Systematic grammar and vocabulary practice with extensive recycling and frequent review units — A strong focus on study skills encouraging independent learning — A stimulating and comprehensive writing syllabus

The Teachers Book contains teaching tips, extra photocopiable materials and audio for the coursebook. The Test master CD-ROM also includes placement tests, unit tests, progress tests, exit tests and speaking and writing tests.

The Coursebook has 12 units covering factual topics from advertising to engineering. After every 3 units there is a review spread which practices the language that has been taught. The CD-ROM contains listening activities, grammar and vocabulary exercises, dictionary work and a writing section. It contains: • Motivating and informative texts which improve reading and listening skills • Scenario lessons that focus on key language and work towards a final communicative task. • Systematic grammar and vocabulary practice with extensive recycling and frequent review units • A strong focus on study skills encouraging independent learning • A stimulating and comprehensive writing syllabus

The Teachers Book contains teaching tips, extra photocopiable materials and audio for the coursebook. The Test master CD-ROM also includes placement tests, unit tests, progress tests, exit tests and speaking and writing tests.

The workbook contains extra practice material particularly listening activities including dictation and translation. It has extra writing and vocabulary activities and skills ‘tip’ boxes.

The workbook contains extra practice material particularly listening activities including dictation and translation. It has extra writing and vocabulary activities and skills ‘tip’ boxes.

The Coursebook has 12 units covering factual topics from advertising to engineering. After every 3 units there is a review spread which practices the language that has been taught. The CD-ROM contains listening activities, grammar and vocabulary exercises, dictionary work and a writing section. It contains: • Motivating and informative texts which improve reading and listening skills • Scenario lessons that focus on key language and work towards a final communicative task. • Systematic grammar and vocabulary practice with extensive recycling and frequent review units • A strong focus on study skills encouraging independent learning • A stimulating and comprehensive writing syllabus