Pearson

‘Always be good, so people will love you. Always work hard and do your best’. These were the words of Black Beauty’s mother to her son when the two horses lived with Farmer Grey. But when Black Beauty got older, this was sometimes very difficult for him. Not everybody was as kind as Farmer Grey.

Are you brave enough to read four of Poe’s famous horror stories? Edgar Allan Poe wrote strange stories about terrible people and evil crimes. Don’t read this book late at night!

Are you brave enough to read four of Poe’s famous horror stories? Edgar Allan Poe wrote strange stories about terrible people and evil crimes. Don’t read this book late at night!

Gordie Lanchance and his three friends are always ready for adventure. When they hear about a dead body in the forest they go to look for it. Then they discover how cruel the world can be.

Sons of Scotland! You have come here to fight as free men. If you fight, perhaps you'll die. If you run, you may live for a time. But at what cost? Braveheart is the story of William Wallace, who gave hope to Scottish people in their fight to be free.

Gold Plusis 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 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. CAE Gold Plus corresponds to level C1 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.

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 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.

CAE Practice Tests Plus new edition contains complete practice exams for the CAE 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

CAE Practice Tests Plus new edition contains complete practice exams for the CAE exam as well as useful tips to enhance your students’ chance of exam success. — SIX complete 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

We'll give a free dinner to the person who tells the best story. Now, put up your hands if you agree. The pilgrims all held up their hands. A group of pilgrims are travelling together for five days from London to Canterbury. On the way, each pilgrim has to tell a story to keep the others amused. Some stories are happy, and some are sad. But they all have a message, and we can learn from them.

The famous Canterville Ghost haunts an old house, but the ghost becomes unhappy when the new owners play tricks on him! In the other stories, we meet Lord Arthur Savile, who has to murder someone before he can get married, and we discover the secret life of beautiful Lady Alroy.

Center Stage — the all-inclusive, four-level program for standards-based language and lifeskills instruction. Realistic, engaging themes offer authentic contexts in which grammar practice is integrated with speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

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?

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?