Pearson

Kino finds a large pearl, which he thinks will save his family from poverty. But the pearl is what they think they want instead of what they need. The misfortune it brings changes the life of the family forever.

The Practice of English Language Teaching has been the reference of choice for tens of thousands of teachers of English since it was first published in 1983. In this new edition, Jeremy Harmer brings you • the evolving identities of global English • the impact of technology on teaching • the issue of context-sensitive methodology • DVD with clips from real classrooms, observation tasks and interviews

Over hundreds of years, the Romans built an empire. As they occupied the countries around them, they took with them their skills as builders and their language, laws and lifestyle. They changed the western world. But who were the Romans? How did they live? How were they ruled? How did they build their empire – and how did they lose it?

For thousands of years people have used codes and ciphers to keep secrets from people who will do anything to learn them. How did secret messages cause a queen to lose her head? How have lost languages finally been understood? How did one little-known language help a country win a war? Read this book and find out.

Philip Rhayader is a painter. He lives alone in an old lighthouse. But his life changes when a young girl brings him an injured snow goose. The other stories are ‘The Doll’ and ‘The Silver Swans’.

Eight inspiring true stories of people showing great courage in the face of incredible difficulties. Read about the real Erin Brockovich, an incredible escape from death in Africa, Cuba's bravest runner... and more! Sometimes true stories are more amazing than fiction!

Michael is a successful lawyer with Drake and Sweeney. Then a homeless man attacks him. As Michael tries to discover who the man was, he uncovers a dangerous secret about Drake and Sweeney.

Theseus is the son of Poseidon, the god of the sea, but he is the son of King Aegeus of Athenstoo. Every year the Minotaur eats people from Athens. Theseus is strong and angry, but he is only a young man. Can he kill the Minotaur?

Romeo and Juliet are in love, but their families are enemies. In desperation, they marry in secret but tragedy unfolds ... Macbeth is to be King of Scotland – but at what cost? King Lear divides his kingdom between his daughters with unexpected consequences.

Riding in a motorcycle rally across the Brazilian jungle is hard and exciting. But when they agree to help their Indian friends, Brian and David find themselves racing to save lives...

The Cuthberts ask the orphanage for a boy to help at their farm, but a little girl steps off the train. Anne causes chaos at Green Gables, but her good nature wins everyone’s heart.

Boost! Reading 1 is part of a 4-level series for junior learners, that helps students build vocabulary while developing effective reading skills.

Boost! Speaking 1 is part of a 4-level series for junior learners, that develops functional speaking skills like clarification, explanation, description and persuasion.

Boost! Writing 1 is part of a 4-level series for junior learners, that uses clear models and simple writing activities to develop effective writing skills.

Boost! Grammar 2 is part of a 4-level series for junior learners, that focuses on building grammar skills through three-stages of practice and integrated skills activities.

Boost! Reading 2 is part of a 4-level series for junior learners, that helps students build vocabulary while developing effective reading skills.

Boost! Speaking 2 is part of a 4-level series for junior learners, that develops functional speaking skills like clarification, explanation, description and persuasion.

Boost! Grammar 3 is part of a 4-level series for junior learners, that focuses on building grammar skills through three-stages of practice and integrated skills activities.

Boost! Reading 3 is part of a 4-level series for junior learners, that helps students build vocabulary while developing effective reading skills.

Boost! Grammar 4 is part of a 4-level series for junior learners, that focuses on building grammar skills through three-stages of practice and integrated skills activities.

Boost! Reading 4 is part of a 4-level series for junior learners, that helps students build vocabulary while developing effective reading skills.

Challenges 3 covers virtually all Waystage specifications (A.2) and quite a few of which were already covered in Challenges 2.Challenges 3 also looks at quite a few lower Threshold descriptors (B.1.1). In this level the theme of challenge in such topics as the achievements of talented women in history, dealing with teenage problems and fighting against tyranny. The characters in this level are at a school of performing arts: they have to do auditions, perform a piece of music and a song, make a film and give a presentation. Challenges provides • Coursebooks that can be completed in one year, giving students a clear sense of progress • Informative and engaging topics that involve teenagers in their learning • Unique features include word building, text building and sentence patterns • Characters that promote positive values and use real spoken language. • Activities for building learner strategies for independent learning • Magazine at the back of the Students Book to support mixed ability classes • Strong grammar and skills sections give students confidence in using the language • A full Word Bank that is easy to use • A unique teacher’s package gives total support and maximum flexibility

Teenagers want to be challenged and motivated. This puts a lot of pressure on you. Challenges will take that pressure off your shoulders by helping you meet the needs of demanding teenagers. You can do it!

Teenagers want to be challenged and motivated. This puts a lot of pressure on you. Challenges will take that pressure off your shoulders by helping you meet the needs of demanding teenagers. You can do it!