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All the computers in the world today make up a living being. They have a “digital nervous system.” Bill Gates, in this fascinating book, explains business in the twenty-first century. Information is the new business tool, and it can travel at the speed of thought.

Premium C1 level is suitable for adult and young adult students who may be preparing for C1 level examinations such as CAE. — The Workbook offers consolidation and extension of the language points presented in the Coursebook — The Multi ROM contains interactive grammar and vocabulary activities to reinforce key language points — Students can practise listening at home with the audio for the Workbook listening activities included on the Multi ROM

Premium C1 level is suitable for adult and young adult students who may be preparing for C1 level examinations such as CAE. — The Workbook offers consolidation and extension of the language points presented in the Coursebook — The Multi ROM contains interactive grammar and vocabulary activities to reinforce key language points — Students can practise listening at home with the audio for the Workbook listening activities included on the Multi ROM.

Premium C1 level is suitable for adult and young adult students who may be preparing for C1 level examinations such as CAE. — The 2-colour Teacher’s Book includes teaching notes for each unit of the Coursebook including embedded answers and audio script. — Extra optional ideas help are provided to extend and vary lessons. — Teaching tips and exam information ensure teachers have the information they need in one place. — Test Master CD ROM contains placement tests, unit tests, progress tests and an exit test which can be edited by teachers to suit the needs of the class.

Maximus is a general in the Roman army. After his last battle he wants to return to his family. But the new Emperor Commodus hates Maximus, and kills his family. Soon Maximus is a prisoner, then a slave, and finally a gladiator. When Emperor Commodus joins Maximus in the arena they fight for their lives.

In this collection of Roald Dahl's finest stories we meet some quite ordinary people who behave in extraordinary ways. There is a man who is sure he can hear plants scream and the wife who discovers a perfect way to get rid of her husband. And there's a woman who finds an unusual use for a leg of lamb.

The Language Builder is a flexible and versatile resource which offers self-access practice material for students in a wide range of teaching situations. It can be used in parallel with the Students’ Book in class, or can be used as a resource for homework exercises. It is divided into two parts a Workbook and a Grammar Bank containing Grammar Summary pages and extra Grammar Practice exercises. — Can be used in parallel with the Students’ Book in class or for homework; — Contains a 96-page Workbook and a 44-page Grammar Bank; — The Workbook offers exercises at two levels of difficulty, to cater for mixed ability classes, allowing all students to achieve success and remain motivated; — Roundup exercise at end of each lesson bring together all the language taught in the lesson; — Extra Challenge exercises provide practice which is more open-ended; — Regular skills practic; — The Grammar Bank contains a Grammar Summary for each lesson followed by extra Grammar Practice exercises.

The Language Builder is a flexible and versatile resource which offers self-access practice material for students in a wide range of teaching situations. It can be used in parallel with the Students’ Book in class, or can be used as a resource for homework exercises. It is divided into two parts a Workbook and a Grammar Bank containing Grammar Summary pages and extra Grammar Practice exercises. — Can be used in parallel with the Students’ Book in class or for homework — Contains a 96-page Workbook and a 44-page Grammar Bank — The Workbook offers exercises at two levels of difficulty, to cater for mixed ability classes, allowing all students to achieve success and remain motivated — Roundup exercise at end of each lesson bring together all the language taught in the lesson — Extra Challenge exercises provide practice which is more open-ended — Regular skills practice — The Grammar Bank contains a Grammar Summary for each lesson followed by extra Grammar Practice exercises — Audio material for the Workbook exercises is located on the Students’ Multi-ROM

The Language Builder is a flexible and versatile resource which offers self-access practice material for students in a wide range of teaching situations. It can be used in parallel with the Students’ Book in class, or can be used as a resource for homework exercises. It is divided into two parts a Workbook and a Grammar Bank containing Grammar Summary pages and extra Grammar Practice exercises. — Can be used in parallel with the Students’ Book in class or for homework — Contains a 96-page Workbook and a 44-page Grammar Bank — The Workbook offers exercises at two levels of difficulty, to cater for mixed ability classes, allowing all students to achieve success and remain motivated — Roundup exercise at end of each lesson bring together all the language taught in the lesson — Extra Challenge exercises provide practice which is more open-ended — Regular skills practice — The Grammar Bank contains a Grammar Summary for each lesson followed by extra Grammar Practice exercises — Audio material for the Workbook exercises is located on the Students’ Multi-ROM

The Test Book contains one A test and one B test for each unit of the Students’ Book. These test the grammar, vocabulary and communicative material in the Students’ Book input lessons. The Test Book also has six skills tests reading, writing and listening and six speaking tests. A useful introduction contains guidance on testing techniques, an explanation of the various types of test used in the Upbeat course, an overview of the marking system and grids for recording results. A Placement Test at the beginning of the Test Book is designed to indicate the level of the class before starting to teach. — Placement Test — 12 two-page photocopiable Language Tests — 6 Skills Tests Reading, Writing and Listening. One after every two units — 6 Speaking Tests — Tests offered in A and B versions to discourage cheating

Now with the unique Longman Vocabulary Trainer The Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English (new edition), is the most comprehensive dictionary ever. *230,000 words, phrases and meanings more than any other advanced learner's dictionary *165,000 examples based on real, natural English from the Longman Corpus Network. *Clear definitions written using only 2,000 common words. *Over 18,000 synonyms, antonyms and related words. *Over 65,000 collocations. *The top 3,000 most frequent words in spoken and written English are highlighted to show which are the most important to know. *NEW Integrated Collocations Dictionary. Over 65,000 collocations will improve students' fluency. *NEW Integrated Thesaurus. Over 18,000 synonyms, antonyms and related words will improve vocabulary range. *NEW Register Notes focus on the differences between spoken and written English. *Academic Word List highlighted. *Grammar and warning notes ensure that students avoid common errors. *NEW text design ensures students can find information fast. PLUS...The Longman Vocabulary Trainer tests your knowledge of a word its meaning, grammar, collocation and usage then remembers how well you know that word. The word is then recycled and retested at different intervals so the word is never forgotten! You can download the Longman Vocabulary Trainer to your mobile phone to make the most of learning on the go!

Adding fresh and simulating content to the tried-and-tested syllabus and methodology that have made it so popular, New Sky will continue to satisfy users of this hugely successful course. This dynamic and motivating new edition offers: * new cross-cultural and cross-curricular content that bring the world into the classroom * new Activity Book that provides systematic practice and graded exercises for mixed-ability classes * new testing package to cover all your assessment needs * new photos, dialogues and texts that provide lively and motivating up-to-date lessons With its songs, raps, games, puzzles and stories, New Sky is the perfect course for young teenagers. New Sky will give your students the motivation to learn and the confidence to succeed in English.

A little visitor from the stars who finds Earth fascinating but misses his family, he wants to 'go home'. Can his friend Elliot help him? The story of one of this world's favoutite movies.

Gabriel loves Silvia, but Silvia loves Marco. Marco wears expensive clothes and drives a fast car. He's more exciting than Gabriel. Then, one evening, something terrible happens. It changes the lives of everybody in the city. Where are Marco and Gabriel? What will happen to Silvia?

What is the secret of Room 7? Why do the Frobishers feel so uncomfortable with their young visitor? Why is Roger afraid to drive his new car? Is the old woman at number 91 really waiting for a birthday card that never comes? Find the answers in the pages of this book — sleep comfortably after reading them!

Strange and wonderful things happen in t seven short stories. Oscar Wilde takes us into a world of kings and queens, mermaids and witches, giants and dwarfs, and talking animals. Exciting and amusing, happy and sad, these stories are for all ages.

John Steinbeck wrote some of the best and most famous American stories ever. Jody Tiflin is often alone and he knows little of the world. But one day he gets a pony. He learns how to love and his whole life changes.

Now with the unique Longman Vocabulary Trainer The Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English (new edition), is the most comprehensive dictionary ever. *230,000 words, phrases and meanings more than any other advanced learner's dictionary *165,000 examples based on real, natural English from the Longman Corpus Network. *Clear definitions written using only 2,000 common words. *Over 18,000 synonyms, antonyms and related words. *Over 65,000 collocations. *The top 3,000 most frequent words in spoken and written English are highlighted to show which are the most important to know. *NEW Integrated Collocations Dictionary. Over 65,000 collocations will improve students' fluency. *NEW Integrated Thesaurus. Over 18,000 synonyms, antonyms and related words will improve vocabulary range. *NEW Register Notes focus on the differences between spoken and written English. *Academic Word List highlighted. *Grammar and warning notes ensure that students avoid common errors. *NEW text design ensures students can find information fast. PLUS...The Longman Vocabulary Trainer tests your knowledge of a word its meaning, grammar, collocation and usage then remembers how well you know that word. The word is then recycled and retested at different intervals so the word is never forgotten! You can download the Longman Vocabulary Trainer to your mobile phone to make the most of learning on the go!

The Students’ Book is lively, colourful and easy-to-use. Specifically designed to reflect the lives and experiences of modern teenagers, the Upbeat Students’ Book aims to engage students both emotionally and intellectually. Each unit is divided into four lessons A, B, C and D. Each A, B, and C lesson presents and practises a mix of grammar, vocabulary and functional language. Lesson D is focussed on skills development. It consolidates and extends the language presented in the preceding three lessons and provides further reading, listening, speaking and writing practice. — Up-to-the-minute topics engage students’ interest — Real-life teen issues relate to students’ lives and develop a sense of citizenship — ‘Solve it!’ fun problem-solving activities encourage cognitive development — ‘Across cultures’ and ‘Curriculum link’ skills lessons develop students’ knowledge of the world beyond the classroom — ‘Use your English’ activities practise communicative language in realistic contexts — Extra practice exercises in the Students’ Book engage fast finishers and support weaker students — The unique ‘Magic Bookmark’ aids memorisation of grammar. Students can place the Bookmark over a presentation dialogue or text. The key grammar words, which are printed in red, disappear when the bookmark is placed over them. Students then recall the missing words. The Students’ Multi-ROM is a self-access resource for each student to use on a computer either at home or in school. It is an amusing and motivating way to practise language and may be especially useful for those students with learning differences. It contains 12 units to practise the material in the corresponding 12 Students’ Book units. In each unit, there are exercises covering Grammar, Vocabulary and Use your English. Each unit finishes with two Review exercises, revising the key grammar and vocabulary content of the unit. The Students’ Multi-ROM also contains video extracts, with accompanying exercises, and the audio material for the Language Builder. Self-access resource for use at home or at school 12 units to practise corresponding 12 units of Students’ Book 2 Review exercises at the end of each unit Students can check their scores Video extracts with accompanying exercises Audio CD material for Language Builder exercises.

The Students’ Book is lively, colourful and easy-to-use. Specifically designed to reflect the lives and experiences of modern teenagers, the Upbeat Students’ Book aims to engage students both emotionally and intellectually. Each unit is divided into four lessons A, B, C and D. Each A, B, and C lesson presents and practises a mix of grammar, vocabulary and functional language. Lesson D is focussed on skills development. It consolidates and extends the language presented in the preceding three lessons and provides further reading, listening, speaking and writing practice. — Up-to-the-minute topics engage students’ interest — Real-life teen issues relate to students’ lives and develop a sense of citizenship — ‘Solve it!’ fun problem-solving activities encourage cognitive development — ‘Across cultures’ and ‘Curriculum link’ skills lessons develop students’ knowledge of the world beyond the classroom — ‘Use your English’ activities practise communicative language in realistic contexts — Extra practice exercises in the Students’ Book engage fast finishers and support weaker students — The unique ‘Magic Bookmark’ aids memorisation of grammar. Students can place the Bookmark over a presentation dialogue or text. The key grammar words, which are printed in red, disappear when the bookmark is placed over them. Students then recall the missing words. The Students’ Multi-ROM is a self-access resource for each student to use on a computer either at home or in school. It is an amusing and motivating way to practise language and may be especially useful for those students with learning differences. It contains 12 units to practise the material in the corresponding 12 Students’ Book units. In each unit, there are exercises covering Grammar, Vocabulary and Use your English. Each unit finishes with two Review exercises, revising the key grammar and vocabulary content of the unit. The Students’ Multi-ROM also contains video extracts, with accompanying exercises, and the audio material for the Language Builder. Self-access resource for use at home or at school 12 units to practise corresponding 12 units of Students’ Book 2 Review exercises at the end of each unit Students can check their scores Video extracts with accompanying exercises Audio CD material for Language Builder exercises.

The Students’ Book is lively, colourful and easy-to-use. Specifically designed to reflect the lives and experiences of modern teenagers, the Upbeat Students’ Book aims to engage students both emotionally and intellectually. Each unit is divided into four lessons A, B, C and D. Each A, B, and C lesson presents and practises a mix of grammar, vocabulary and functional language. Lesson D is focussed on skills development. It consolidates and extends the language presented in the preceding three lessons and provides further reading, listening, speaking and writing practice. The Students’ Multi-ROM is a self-access resource for each student to use on a computer either at home or in school. It is an amusing and motivating way to practise language and may be especially useful for those students with learning differences. It contains 12 units to practise the material in the corresponding 12 Students’ Book units. In each unit, there are exercises covering Grammar, Vocabulary and Use your English. Each unit finishes with two Review exercises, revising the key grammar and vocabulary content of the unit. The Students’ Multi-ROM also contains video extracts, with accompanying exercises, and the audio material for the Language Builder. Self-access resource for use at home or at school 12 units to practise corresponding 12 units of Students’ Book 2 Review exercises at the end of each unit Students can check their scores Video extracts with accompanying exercises Audio CD material for Language Builder exercises.

The new edition of the world's favourite primary series is now even more colourful and richer! Packed with opportunities to learn through songs and chants, stickers, games, stories, hands-on projects, and TPR activities, Backpack guarantees your students will learn while having fun. The Backpack approach promotes deep learning through systematic integration of vocabulary, grammar, and the four-skills within levels, across levels and across components. Features: — Beautifully illustrated vocabulary tips, presentations that captivate learners — Values lesson incorporated into each unit — A complete assessment programme that includes testing tips and techniques as well as test generator software — Little Books (Starter — 3), Magazines (4 — 6), and Content Readers (1 — 6) with Teacher's Manuals motivate readers — Interleaved Teacher's Edition includes step-by-step lessons and a wealth of teaching options — Workbooks, large format Posters and Picture Cards reinforce and extend language and grammar — Phonics and Writing handbooks in Levels 1 — 3; Grammar Handbooks in Levels 4 — 6 — The Teacher's Resource Book provides pedagogical information for the teacher and many reproducible activities for students — CD-ROMs and a Companion Website provide variety and additional ideas and activities

Backpack is the proven seven-level course for young learners of English that offers a communicative program based on cross-curricular content and task-based activities. The new edition of Backpack incorporates the latest trends and up-to-the-minute technology.

Roald Dahl is the master of the unexpected. Things are not always what they seem and nobody should be trusted. In this collection of his short stories we learn some strange lessons about the dangerous world we live in. But you will have to wait until the final pages of each story to discover the last, terrible twist!