Скачать книгу (размер 442 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 88) Аннотация: 'All men are created equal...' When Thomas Jefferson wrote these words in June 1776, in the American Declaration of Independence, he started something that was very much bigger than he imagined. This book looks at the history around that Declaration, and at the Revolution that led to the birth of the United States of America
Скачать книгу (размер 442 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 88) Аннотация: A 'Tall Tale' is a story that's hard to believe, and the five tall tales in this book all tell of ghosts. Some have dark secrets buried in the past, others bring messages for the living. Some are laughable, some are sad, and some are just evil. Sometimes there's a logical explanation for the strangest happenings, but often things cannot be explained by logic alone. Either way, you're sure to find…
Скачать книгу (размер 3 176 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 624) Аннотация: «This anthology traces the history of modern Irish literature from the revolutionary era of the late eighteenth century to the early years of political independence. From Charlotte Brooke and Edmund Burke to Elizabeth Bowen and Louis MacNeice, the anthology shows how, in forging a tradition of their own, Irish writers have continually challenged and renewed the ways in which Ireland is imagined…
Скачать книгу (размер 320 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 64) Аннотация: You can drink it, and you can cook with it. You can even make buildings, dresses, and hats out of it. You can give it to somebody as a present, or you can buy it for yourself. And of course you can eat it. Dark chocolate, milk chocolate, white chocolate, chocolates with gold on the outside — everybody loves chocolate. Follow its story, from the forests of Central America hundreds of years ago,…
Скачать книгу (размер 442 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 88) Аннотация: Thomas Gradgrind believes that facts and money are more important than feelings and imagination. After Cissy Jupe — a circus child — is left alone in the world, Gradgrind takes her into his house, looking after her and teaching her facts with his own children Tom and Louisa. Some years later the Gradgrind family meets hard times. Louisa becomes a prisoner in a loveless marriage, and Tom has…
Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: Olga da Polga has left the pet shop to start a new life with her owners. Her home is now a large and airy hutch and it's not long before she meets Noel the cat, Fangio the hedgehog, and Graham the tortoise. Her garden companions soon discover that Olga loves an audience and from the moment she arrives she tells them stories about her wild and exciting adventures. Although they are not always sure…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 013 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 200) Аннотация: Multiculturalism appears to be in terminal crisis. It has been blamed for undermining national identity, diluting social cohesion, creating ethnic ghettos and cultural fragmentation, providing fertile ground for Islamic radicalism, encouraging perverse political correctness, and restricting liberal freedoms of expression, amongst other things. The public debate over multiculturalism has polarised…
Скачать книгу (размер 769 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 152) Аннотация: Late antiquity: decline or transformation, conflict or interaction? Late antiquity is the period (c.300 — c.800) in which barbarian invasions ended Roman Empire in Western Europe by the fifth century and Arab invasions ended Roman rule over the eastern and southern Mediterranean coasts by the seventh century. Asking 'what, where, and when' Gillian Clark presents an introduction to the concept of…
Скачать книгу (размер 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: Wee William is the smallest in his family. Everything about him is small, as his other family members are keen to point out. 'Your tiny ears', says Daddy. 'Your teeny whiskers', says his big sister Martha. 'And your little wriggle', says Mummy. This is something William does when he's out and about, doing all those things that toddlers do-feeding the ducks, swimming lessons, shopping with Mummy.…
Скачать книгу (размер 310 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 62) Аннотация: Stimulating activities within a graded syllabus. — It follows a carefully graded syllabus which allows for recycling of language. — A complete comic-strip adventure story runs through each book, featuring ace detective Captain Shadow. This provides a memorable context for new language and maintains motivation. — It involves children in a variety of other fun activities, such as songs, rhymes,…
Скачать книгу (размер 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: Titus is going on a long train journey. Under the watchful eye of the train guard he takes his seat and, until he arrives at his destination where Uncle Henry is waiting to meet him, he doesn't leave it. Or does he? Is it the curly moustache of a fellow passenger that is the impetus for Titus' fisticuff fight with bandits on the train roof? Or the sharp metallic teeth of the guard's…
Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: The long-awaited, totally new edition of the Advanced level, providing a real challenge and stimulus for Advanced learners. — Building on the original Headway Advanced grammar syllabus, challenging language work really stretches advanced learners. — Rich, thought-provoking texts and topics actively engage students and stimulate discussion. — A focus on features of spoken language extends and…
Скачать книгу (размер 361 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 72) Аннотация: What is the secret of happiness, or the best thing for a wife to take with her when she leaves home? How does a man pay for the smell of bread, or decide if he is lucky? What happens when a friend steals a gift meant for you, or is careless when he tries to make his dreams of a better life come true? How can you change dirt into gold, or get what you want? The eight wise tales in this collection…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 013 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 200) Аннотация: Through an innovative, closely integrated design of images and text, and his characteristically clear, precise, and economical exposition, Peter Atkins explains the processes involved in chemical reactions. He begins by introducing a 'tool kit' of basic reactions, such as precipitation, corrosion, and catalysis, and concludes by showing how these building blocks are brought together in more…
Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: This is a clear, comprehensive reference grammar.
Скачать книгу (размер 1 421 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 280) Аннотация: This is the story of a new science. Beginning with an obscure discovery in 1896, radioactivity led researchers on a quest for understanding that ultimately confronted the intersection of knowledge and mystery. Mysterious from the start, radioactivity attracted researchers who struggled to understand it. What caused certain atoms to give off invisible, penetrating rays? Where did the energy come…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 381 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 272) Аннотация: This new 2011 edition of the Oxford Junior Illustrated Dictionary features over 4,000 entries in alphabetical order, new illustrations and photographs in a contemporary and easy-to-use design. Entries are simple and clear, and include numbered meanings, word classes, inflections and example sentences. Easy to find design with the full alphabet on every page, and coloured tabs dividing the…
Скачать книгу (размер 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: Miss Cluck is taking her class camping. There are various mishaps along the way — the little mice find it difficult to keep up, then Maxwell drops his Teddy in the stream while they play pooh-sticks. Each time, Boris comes to the rescue — earning him praise from Miss Cluck and his classmates. Eventually the animals find a lovely spot for their tepee and they spend the afternoon decorating it…
Скачать книгу (размер 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: The Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales series includes 40 of the best known stories from all over the world, which have been passed down for generations. They are a perfect introduction to different cultures, traditions and morals. All the stories are carefully levelled to Oxford Reading Tree stages and matched to the phonics progression in Letters and Sounds, enabling your children to read…
Скачать книгу (размер 442 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 88) Аннотация: The Oxford Primary Atlas is a clear, bright and informative atlas for all 7-11 year olds. This new edition includes up-to-date country data and easy-to-read colourful mapping, presented in an accessible visual layout based on research into how young children use maps. It features key curriculum themes such as landscapes, water, settlements, connections, and environments. It includes easy-to-use…