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It is 1537, a time of revolution that sees the greatest changes in England since 1066. Henry VIII has proclaimed himself Supreme Head of the Church. The country is waking up to savage new laws, rigged trials and the greatest network of informers ever seen. And under the orders of Thomas Cromwell, a team of commissioners is sent throughout the country to investigate the monasteries. There can only be one outcome: dissolution. But on the Sussex coast, at the monastery of Scarnsea, events have spiralled out of control. Cromwell's Commissioner, Robin Singleton, has been found dead, his head severed from his body. His horrific murder is accompanied by equally sinister acts of sacrilege. Matthew Shardlake, lawyer and long-time supporter of Reform, has been sent by Cromwell to uncover the truth behind the dark happenings at Scarnsea. But investigation soon forces Shardlake to question everything that he hears, and everything that he intrinsically believes...

One of the most popular and respected series of simplified readers for English learners, with stories from contemporary and classic authors. Adapted from Mark Twain's classic story of what happens when two boys — Edward Tudor, a prince and the future King of England, and the poor son of thief — swap lives.

The Ready for First Student's Book, completely revised for the 2015 exam updates, comes with or without key and contains 14 units and a Writing Bank. A digital element now complements the course, supplying two computer-based practice tests and video material for the Speaking test. This is accessed via a Macmillan Practice Online Webcode which is printed inside the Student's Book. This version is with key. Key Features: — Completely updated in line with the Cambridge English: First 2015 revisions. — Two computer-based practice tests. — A special emphasis on word-building, collocations and phrasal verbs helps students master some of the harder aspects of English. — Thorough First Certificate vocabulary and skills development. — A new 'Writing Bank' feature. — Model answers provide solid preparation and support for writing tasks. — A complete First Certificate grammar syllabus and reference section.

The Ready for First Student's Book, completely revised for the 2015 exam updates, comes with or without key and contains 14 units and a Writing Bank. A digital element now complements the course, supplying two computer-based practice tests and video material for the Speaking test. This is accessed via a Macmillan Practice Online Webcode which is printed inside the Student's Book.

Ready for FCE is the new, third edition of our popular FCE preparation course aimed at young adult students training for the Cambridge FCE exam. All four skills are systematically developed and practised in each unit, while in-depth exam training is given in the form of regular 'What to expect in the exam' and 'How to go about it' help boxes. This step-by-step approach ensures that students will be fully prepared and confident when sitting the new 2015 First Certificate exam. The Student's Book, available with or without key, contains 14 units and now includes a 'Writing Bank'.

The Ready for First Workbook offers practice of the language presented in the Student's Book and comes complete with Audio CD, making it ideal for revision and homework. The third edition of our popular FCE preparation course aimed at young adult students training for the Cambridge FCE exam. All four skills are developed and practised in each unit and in-depth exam training is given in the form of regular 'What to expect in the exam' and 'How to go about it' help boxes, ensuring students are prepared and confident.

The Listening & Speaking Student's Book is carefully structured to practice each of these skills. The listening sections provide regular opportunities for discussion and interaction, with activities to practice global and close listening skills, as well as chances to critically examine the ideas in the text. Speaking is split into three main parts; grammar, punctuation and speaking. This culminates in a final, realistic, productive task that gives students the opportunity to use their new skills in a meaningful exercise. Packaged with an online Digibook access code, along with a digital version of the text, the students also have access to a wealth of information and activities, including audio files, useful language, dictionary definitions, videos and progress checklists.

A communication-focused course that builds young adult and adult learners' confidence to use English. Breakthrough Plus contains modernised content, a fresh design and a digital version of the Student's Books for classroom presentation purposes as well as additional practice material with markbook functionality. The accompanying digibook provides an onscreen version of the Student's Book with integrated audio, plus additional interactive practice with over 120 activities and markbook functionality. The Digibook includes 12 video street interviews filmed in New York with accompanying worksheets. Teachers have access to the DigiBook, their students' markbook, and an additional Test Generator program. This has created a truly blended, content-rich course, covering high-interest themes in a thorough but accessible way. NEW Digibook provides an onscreen version of the Student's Book with integrated audio, plus additional interactive practice with over 120 activities and markbook functionality.

Ready for FCE is the new, third edition of our popular FCE preparation course aimed at young adult students training for the Cambridge FCE exam. All four skills are systematically developed and practised in each unit, while in-depth exam training is given in the form of regular 'What to expect in the exam' and 'How to go about it' help boxes. This step-by-step approach ensures that students will be fully prepared and confident when sitting the new 2015 First Certificate exam. The Student's Book, available with or without key, contains 14 units and now includes a 'Writing Bank'. The accompanying Student's Book DVD-ROM contains two computer-based practice tests and video material for the Speaking test. The Teacher's Book is accompanied by a Test CD-ROM with tests in both PDF and editable Word format. There is additional photocopiable material in the Teacher's Book, with a focus on material for the Speaking test. Key features include: New content and updated material suitable for the 2015 FCE exam A digital element now complements the course, supplying two computer-based practice tests and video material for the Speaking test on a DVD-ROM A special emphasis on word-building, collocations and phrasal verbs helps students master some of the harder aspects of English Model answers provide solid preparation and support for writing tasks A new 'Writing Bank' feature in the Student's Book A complete First Certificate grammar syllabus and reference section Thorough First Certificate vocabulary and skills development.

Every student needs top class reading, writing, listening and speaking skills to succeed at an academic level. Skillful focuses on each of these skills to give presentation, instant practice and complete immersion in that area of language. It offers students the opportunity to develop language skills by presenting them with ideas from today's world, while building critical thinking skills that are vital for academic success. The course takes a skills-based approach with each unit distinguishing between and global and close skills. The nature of each unit encourages students to think about the world around them, creating exciting and engaging learning material. The skills boxes that appear throughout the books signal the topic focus to the teacher, while providing the students with relevant tips, words and phrases. The study skills focus develops this further, providing students with practical guidance and support, and building confidence for independent learning throughout their university career. Key features: a comprehensive digital component including a page-faithful Digibook and Skillful practice area with interactive activities and video material. each unit provides opportunities to engage critically with issues by the texts and to consider concepts beyond the superficial meaning to develop skills such as evaluating and synthesising information systematic development of practical study skills through realistic case studies and material from Stella Cottrell, author of the bestselling title The Study Skills Handbook flexible approach, using each product as distinct individuals or together to create an integrated package of Skillful Listening & Speaking and Reading & Writing Student's Books.

Every student needs top class reading, writing, listening and speaking skills to succeed at an academic level. Skillful focuses on each of these skills to give presentation, instant practice and complete immersion in that area of language. It offers students the opportunity to develop language skills by presenting them with ideas from today's world, while building critical thinking skills that are vital for academic success. The course takes a skills-based approach with each unit distinguishing between and global and close skills. The nature of each unit encourages students to think about the world around them, creating exciting and engaging learning material. The skills boxes that appear throughout the books signal the topic focus to the teacher, while providing the students with relevant tips, words and phrases. The study skills focus develops this further, providing students with practical guidance and support, and building confidence for independent learning throughout their university career. Key features: a comprehensive digital component including a page-faithful Digibook and Skillful practice area with interactive activities and video material. each unit provides opportunities to engage critically with issues by the texts and to consider concepts beyond the superficial meaning to develop skills such as evaluating and synthesising information systematic development of practical study skills through realistic case studies and material from Stella Cottrell, author of the bestselling title The Study Skills Handbook flexible approach, using each product as distinct individuals or together to create an integrated package of Skillful Listening & Speaking and Reading & Writing Student's Books.

This is a business English course for adults aimed primarily at pre-service students and students in the early part of their careers. The core course contains material for approximately 60 teaching hours in each level, and is ideal for those who are either taking business English as one module within a wider course of studies, in short intensive courses or for a limited number of contact hours over a longer period of time. The course takes students from an Elementary level of English to an intermediate level of English, equivalent to A2-B1 in the Common European Framework of Reference. The Student's Books are available in two versions, with either TOEIC or BEC Preliminary practice activities. This edition of the course uses international English rather than American English, and retains the cross-cultural content contained in the Viewpoints sections. The emphasis throughout the course is on communication skills, with useful Grammar reference and practice at the back of the book. The course has clear, non-threatening content with practical business tasks that are immediately transferable to the real world.

The Exam Practice Book is designed to help with self-assessment and exam skills. All four skills and use of English are examined after every second unit. The format follows the task types that students will encounter in external exams while reflecting the material presented in the Student's Books, so that students can check how well they have absorbed the vocabulary they have been using. There are two longer papers: one that may be taken halfway through the year and the other for the end of the year. Progress charts at the end of the book allow students, teachers and parents to check where progress has been made in each of the skills, and important tips are presented on how to study and prepare for exams.

The English World Teacher's Guides offer suggested warm-up activities for every lesson, clear notes to guide the teacher through the different activities, audioscripts for listening comprehension activities, answers to Workbook activities, suggestions for questions to ask at different points and links to more help with methodology.

Macmillan Factual Readers — Library Pack of all 40 titles in this six-level series. beautifully designed in full colour with striking images to help learners build confidence and fluency in their reading ability as well as enhancing their knowledge of other subjects. Free Teaching Notes, audio and exercises are available to download.

Based on the success of the original edition, The Business 2.0 continues to offer Business English students the confidence, language and fundamentals skills they need to succeed in the competitive international business environment. Based on feedback from users, research into business English studies and the ever-evolving needs of employers The Business 2.0 has been improved in a number of ways. There is a strong focus on the 'intangible' business skills — emotional intelligence and interpersonal abilities. So not only is the student prepared with the business language and knowledge but also as a well-rounded and receptive approach to dealing professionally with others. The Business eWorkbook — an integral part of the course on a personal computer or laptop. This includes extra language practice, tests and word lists, and audio and video you can download to a tablet, phone or MP3 player for on-the-go learning.

One of the popular «Testbuilder Series» of books designed to help improve students' exam performance and increase language competence. Task types familiarise students with the tasks they will face in the exam, further practice and guidance pages build confidence in answering them and an expanded answer key gives clear explanations as to why the given answer is incorrect. This title is ideal for self-study or classroom use.

A brand new title in this popular series of 'Tests that Teach', designed to help improve students' exam performance and increase language competence. Task types familiarise students with the tasks they will face in the exam, further practice and guidance pages build confidence in answering them and an expanded answer key gives clear explanations as to why the given answer is correct. It can be used in the classroom or for self-study.

Those who play with fire are going to get burned . . . Seven years ago Martin Chadwick set fire to a Manchester pub, not knowing a teenager was sleeping inside. Chadwick’s release from prison is imminent, with journalists gearing up for a good old-fashioned media lynching. With the victim’s father telling the papers he is out for revenge, DS Jessica Daniel is left to keep an eye on Chadwick and his fiery eighteen-year-old son. If that's not enough to keep her occupied, a private investigator is doing a fine job sticking his oar in, it looks like there's a schoolgirl suicide ring in operation, her car is working a little too well, and the endless rain continues to pound her northern home. Jessica's personal and professional life is in the balance — giving her barely enough time to focus on the person in her midst seemingly intent on burning everything to the ground.

At eighteen Alexander had conquered mainland Greece, was crowned King of Macedonia at twenty and by twenty-six he had made himself master of the once mighty Persian Empire. By the time of his death, aged only thirty-three, in 323BCE he was ruler of the known world and was being worshipped as a god by the Greeks, both at Babylon, where he died, and further west, among the Greek cities of the Asiatic seaboard. The fruit of a lifetime's scholarship and meticulous research, this is an outstanding biography of one of the most remarkable rulers in history. 'A hugely impressive portrait of a towering but enigmatic figure' Saul David, Sunday Telegraph 'A revealing, often enthralling search... restless, exhilarating book' Observer 'Fascinating... blends all the pleasures of Hollywood epic with those of a subtle and deeply intriguing detective tale' Tom Holland, author of Rubicon 'Alexander the Great provides an endless fount both of amazement and of speculation. This gripping book examines the legends as well as the life. Most interestingly, it invites the reader to participate in the difficult task of separating the fact from the fiction' Norman Davies.

The ebook BESTSELLER available for the first time in paperback! A funny, mischievous romantic comedy novel, perfect for fans of Lindsey Kelk, Jenny Colgan, Paige Toon or Sophie Kinsella 'Your bum does not look big in that dress.' 'Mmmm, this meal is delicious!' 'Of course you're better looking than Jon Hamm.' Newly engaged Natalie Butterworth is an easy-going girl. She'll do anything for a quiet life and if telling a few teensy white lies keeps her friends and family happy, then so what? It's not like they'll ever discover what she's really thinking... Until one night, thanks to a pub hypnotist, Natalie's most private thoughts begin to bubble up and pop out of her mouth. Things get very messy indeed, especially when some sticky home truths offend her fiance. Natalie must track down the hypnotist before her wedding is officially cancelled. So along with bad influence bestie Meg, Natalie finds herself in the Yorkshire Parish of Little Trooley — a small village bursting with big secrets, nosy old folk and intriguing Wellington-wearing men. When the girls get stuck in the village with no means of escape and no way to break the hypnotist's spell, Natalie is forced to face the truths she has been avoiding her whole life... This is a sparkling romantic comedy debut novel, written by the very talented founder of women's fiction review site novelicious.com, and noveliciousbooks.com, Kirsty Greenwood.

A new strand of readers focusing on countries and culture, with chapters on history, traditions, daily life, cities, nature and sport. This title provides an informative and entertaining overview of Brazilian history, culture, traditions and sport, and the events that have helped Brazil become one of the fast-developing ‘BRIC nations’. CD included.

The Macmillan English Quest 3 Teacher's Book contains comprehensive teaching notes as well as additional photocopiable resources. A Digibook is included in the pack. The Digibook is a digital version of the Pupil's Book with embedded audio which is ideal for IWB use.

The Macmillan English Quest 4 Teacher's Book contains comprehensive teaching notes as well as additional photocopiable resources. A Digibook is included in the pack. The Digibook is a digital version of the Pupil's Book with embedded audio which is ideal for IWB use.