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Scrooge is a cold, hard man. He loves money, and he doesn't like people. He really doesn't like Christmas. But when some ghosts visit him, they show him his past life, his life now, and a possible future. Will Scrooge learn from the ghosts? Can he change?

Jim Braddock is a successful boxer in New York. But in October 1929 the American economy fails, and at the same time Jim starts to lose in the boxing ring. Does the true story of Jim Braddock — the Cinderella Man — have a happy ending?

When Andrew Manson starts work as a doctor he discovers some unpleasant facts about the medical profession. He struggles against a system that seems to value money more than curing illness. But the system is extremely powerful. Will he win his battle?

Mark Sway is eleven and he knows a terrible secret. He knows where a body is hidden. Some secrets are so dangerous that it's better not to tell. But it's just as dangerous if you don't. So Mark needs help fast... because there isn't much time.

Edmond Dantes is a clever young seaman, but he has enemies who tell lies about him. On the day of his wedding to the beautiful Mercedes, Edmond is thrown into prison. There he meets a man who tells him about some treasure on the island of Monte Cristo. Will Edmond escape from prison and find the treasure? And will he see Mercedes again?

Raskolnikoff, a young student, has been forced to give up his university studies because of lack of money. He withdraws from society and, poor and lonely, he develops a plan to murder a greedy old moneylender. Surely the murder of one worthless old woman would be excused, even approved of, if it made possible a thousand good deeds? But this crime is just the beginning of the story...

The new editions contain all the ingredients that made the original edition so popular — a thorough grammar syllabus, plenty of vocabulary work and engaging speaking tasks. Based on feedback from teachers around the world, the new editions have been thoroughly updated with new texts and tasks, additional practice material and a whole range of other exciting features. — Challenge your students with the new ‘Study, Practice, Remember’ sections — Motivate your students with the new self-study CD-ROMs which provide additional grammar and vocabulary practice, plus ‘Real life’ video sequences — Engage your students with New Cutting Edge Digital — exciting new software for the interactive whiteboard. — Make your lessons varied and interesting using the Teacher’s Book with step-by-step teaching notes and loads of photocopiable activities — Get as much test material as you want using the Test Master CD-ROM – fully editable tests for all stages of the course — Make your lessons even more engaging and student-centred using New Cutting Edge Digital – software for the interactive whiteboard — Excite your students with rich, cultural content using the documentary-style videos and accompanying workbooks

We all know Daniel Radcliffe's face from the Harry Potter films. But how did he get the job? Did he always want to be an actor? And what did he do before Harry Potter? This is the story of Daniel's young life.

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...

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!

First Certificate Expert thoroughly prepares your adult and young adult students for the FCE while developing their language awareness and communicative skills. First Certificate Expert corresponds to level B2 of the Common European Framework. • Coverage of a wide range of stimulating and up-to-date topics divided into twelve theme-based modules. • Self-contained lessons which can be taught in any order make the course flexible and easy to use. • A step-by-step approach to speaking and writing, combined with high-level texts and tasks prepare students for the exam right from the start. • Task analysis activities encourage self-evaluation and better understanding of key language • Comprehensive reference material includes information about the exam, strategies for each task type and module-linked grammar and writing reference sections with extra practice tasks • iTest CD ROM provides authentic exam practice with instant feedback allowing students to identify areas which require further practice • Additional grammar and vocabulary activities on CD ROM offer additional practice in key language areas

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 Certificate Practice Tests Plus new edition contains complete practice exams for the FCE exam as well as useful tips to enhance your students’ chance of exam success. • SIX new practice tests in exam format • Audio CDs for students to practise listening at home • Full colour visual material for paper 5 and sample OMR answer sheets allowing students to become familiar with real exam conditions • Annotated answer key analysing correct and incorrect answers, and completed audio scripts with answers marked