Pearson

There is a club in New York where men tell each other stories. Some of these are mysterious, some are horrible. One night a doctor tells the story of a young woman who gives birth to her baby. A normal enough event? Not this one.

Who are the British? This book will tell you about their lives, TV programmes, business, family, life, pets – and the food. This is a book about real people and real life in Britain today.

Who are the British? This book will tell you about their lives, TV programmes, business, family, life, pets – and the food. This is a book about real people and real life in Britain today.

These stories paint colourful pictures of life in Britain and America in the past. We meet some unusual people. There’s the dreamy boy who wakes up one day to find a bird making a nest in his hair! And there’s the man who tries to catch a ghost.

Gold Plus is the updated edition of Gold, the trusted exam preparation course for adult and young adult learners. CAE Gold Plus corresponds to level C1 of the Common European Framework. The Teacher’s Book includes: • full teaching notes with answer key and audio script • photocopiable resources and ideas to supplement the Coursebook • unit and progress tests • OMR answer sheets to create real exam conditions in the classroom

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?

Criminology, Second Edition is the most accessible, hands-on introductory textbook on the market. The authors use a unique method for organizing the material in this manageable, 14-chapter textbook. — A student-friendly format — bulleted lists, summary statements, a running glossary, and a built-in study guide — prepare students for success. — Engaging readings, found at the end of every chapter, expose students to the work of classic thinkers and contemporary theorists and researchers. — A built-in study guide at the back of each chapter contains a wealth of review and quizzing opportunities for students. — Special focus placed on contemporary areas and issues such as feminist criminology, violence in the media, school violence and shootings, hate crimes, and terrorism. — In-depth coverage of news headline issues such as cybercrime and identity theft, healthcare fraud, corporate crime, drug trafficking, sex-related crimes, and police stress.

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.

Katherine Mansfield is one of the most famous short story writers in the English language. These four stories take place about a hundred years ago in England and New Zealand. They are sometimes funny, sometimes sad and often cruel.

Count Dracula is a vampire. He drinks people’s blood. He lives in a lonely castle in the mountains of Transylvania. But then he comes to England and strange things start happening. People change. People become ill. Professor Van Helsing knows about vampires, but can he stop Count Dracula?

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. The Student’s Resource Book is related to the Coursebook by unit topic and language and can be used by teachers to supplement and extend lessons. Alternatively, it can be used by students on their own to consolidate and enrich their language and practise exam skills or as an intensive course just prior to the exam.

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. The Student’s Resource Book is related to the Coursebook by unit topic and language and can be used by teachers to supplement and extend lessons. Alternatively, it can be used by students on their own to consolidate and enrich their language and practise exam skills or as an intensive course just prior to the exam.

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. • Module by module teaching notes, including lead-ins, background information on the texts and ideas for extension activities. • Six photocopiable Exam practice sections providing the opportunity to test skills for Papers 1–4. • 37 module-linked photocopiable activities providing communicative classroom practice for grammar, vocabulary and skills. • Answer key for all exercises, with explanations. • Photocopiable audio scripts for the listening material

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 • with Key edition includes annotated answers and audio script

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

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 Teacher’s Book includes: • full teaching notes with answer key and audio script • photocopiable resources and ideas to supplement the Coursebook • unit and progress tests • OMR answer sheets to create real exam conditions in the classroom

Gabriel Oak is an honest, hard-working young farmer, who falls in love with the beautiful and independent Bathsheba Everdene. After a tragic accident, Gabriel loses his farm. Bathsheba, on the other hand, becomes rich. Is there any hope for Gabriel?

Felix is not a happy bird. He comes from Brazil but he doesn’t live there. He lives in New York in a cage. Then one day his cage opens and Felix says goodbye to New York. Can he find his family in Brazil again?

Frankenstein is probably the most famous horror story in the world. Victor Frankenstein is a young scientist who creates a monster from parts of dead bodies. At first the monster looks for love and wants to be kind. But soon, he learns to hate people and becomes evil. Frankenstein has learnt how to create life. But will this life destroy him?

Hamlet is the Prince of Denmark. His heart is filled with sadness and pain. Why? Only his two best friends, Horatio and Marcellus, know the true reason. The new king, Claudius, murdered Hamlet’s father and married the young prince’s mother. Will Hamlet be strong and brave enough to take revenge? Is he mad? Or does he have a secret plan?

Hannah loves her job on old Mr Duval’s small boat. The boat takes people to the beautiful coral reef every day. Then a rich man arrives with a big new boat. Suddenly, there isn’t any work for Hannah and Mr Duval. Then the hurricane comes ...

The country is wild and dangerous. Mountains are high, rivers run fast, and there are strange animals in the woods. But three family pets — two dogs and a cat — begin a long, long walk through western Canada. They miss their family and they are trying to get home. But will anyone see them again?

When her mother dies, Mary Yellan goes to live with her aunt and uncle at Jamaica Inn. Strange things happen there at night, and Mary slowly discovers that she and her aunt are in terrible danger. Can she save herself and her aunt before it is too late?

Jane Eyre, a poor orphan, grows up in misery until she becomes the governess in the house of wealthy Mr Rochester and falls in love. But mysterious events take place in the house at night, and Mr Rochester appears to be hiding a terrible secret. Can Jane even hope for happiness?