Macmillan readers elementary: room 13 and other ghost stories + cd - stephen colbourn

Macmillan Readers v úrovni Elementary můžete číst asi po jednom až dvou letech studia angličtiny. K porozumění vám postačí slovní zásoba 1 100 slov. Knihy mají 64 až 80 stran. Kniha je balena s audio CD a obsahuje 8 stran cvičení. věk 15+ pět strašidelných povídek... Popis: Description: Short Stories, Mystery/Horror/Ghost & Crime/Detection Five short stories to scare and enthral. Includes The Whistle, The Message of Death, and The Maze. úroveň A2 podle Společného evropského referenčního rámce Macmillan Readers v této pokročilosti můžete číst asi po jednom až dvou letech studia angličtiny. Většina titulů je balena společně s audio CD a mnohé jsou rozšířeny o 8 stran cvičení. K porozumění vám postačí slovní zásoba 1 100 slov. Knihy mají 64 až 80 stran a jsou na hřbetu značeny zelenou barvou . Zdarma si ke všem knihám můžete stáhnout pracovní list se cvičeními a klíčem. Najdete ho na našich anglických stránkách www.macmillanenglish.com/readers. Na nich nejdříve vyberte pokročilost a pak klikněte na požadovaný titul, hledané odkazy naleznete vlevo od názvu titulu. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Macmillan Readers v úrovni Elementary můžete číst asi po jednom až dvou letech studia angličtiny. K porozumění vám postačí slovní zásoba 1 100 slov. Knihy mají 64 až 80 stran. Kniha je balena s audio CD. věk 14-16 Čtyři přátelé se spojí při vykopávkách v jihovýchodní Anglii. Jak Regan, Tom a Jack se dovídají více o chování bezohledného majitele panství z devatenáctého století... Popis: Macmillan Readers v úrovni Elementary můžete číst asi po jednom až dvou letech studia angličtiny. K porozumění vám postačí slovní zásoba 1 100 slov. Knihy mají 64 až 80 stran. Kniha je balena s audio CD. Angličtina použitá v popisu knihy nevyjadřuje pokročilost.Four friends join an archaeological dig in south eastern England. As Regan, Tom and Jack find out more about the young ward of the ruthless nineteenth century owner of the manor house and the local village, they begin to get seriously worried about Frankie’s increasingly disturbed behaviour. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Knihy v pokročilosti Starter můžete číst, i když se učíte anglicky pouze několik měsíců. Všechny knihy mají plnobarevné celostránkové ilustrace. K porozumění vám postačí slovní zásoba 300 slov. Knihy mají 16 stran.Kniha je balena s poslechovým CD.věk 10+záhadný příběh o prázdné lodi, kterou najde námořní kapitán a jeho posádka. Kapitán jde na palubu a odhaluje děsivé tajemství.... (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Macmillan Readers v úrovni Elementary můžete číst asi po jednom až dvou letech studia angličtiny. K porozumění vám postačí slovní zásoba 1 100 slov. Knihy mají 64 až 80 stran. Kniha je balena s audio CD a obsahuje 8 stran cvičení. věk 15+ Popis: Macmillan Readers v úrovni Elementary můžete číst asi po jednom až dvou letech studia angličtiny. K porozumění vám postačí slovní zásoba 1 100 slov. Knihy mají 64 až 80 stran. Kniha je balena s audio CD a je obsahuje 8 stran cvičení. Angličtina použitá v popisu knihy nevyjadřuje pokročilost.A dark and handsome stranger opens a shop in the quiet village of Woodend. Anna begins to wonder about the visitors who come to Dave Slatin's shop. What exactly do they buy? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A collection of five short stories about the Vikings and their myths. In their world humans and Gods live side by side, along with giants and elves. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Macmillan Readers v úrovni Elementary můžete číst asi po jednom až dvou letech studia angličtiny. K porozumění vám postačí slovní zásoba 1 100 slov. Knihy mají 64 až 80 stran. Kniha je balena s audio CD a obsahuje 8 stran cvičení.věk 15+Převyprávěná verze jedné z nejslavnějších hororových příběhů... (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Macmillan Readers v úrovni Elementary můžete číst asi po jednom až dvou letech studia angličtiny. K porozumění vám postačí slovní zásoba 1 100 slov. Knihy mají 64 až 80 stran. Kniha je balena s audio CD a obsahuje 8 stran cvičení.věk 14+ Lenny Samuel má najít dostihového koně, šampiona v důchodu. Soukromý detektiv si myslí, že to bude jednoduchý úkol... (knihydobrovsky.cz)

One dark night, Ichabod Crane - the village schoolmaster - saw the Headless Horseman. Or did he? Rip Van Winkle did not like working on his farm and his wife was always angry with him. He wante to forget his troubles for a day. So he took his dog and his gun and he walked up into the Catskill Mountains.show more (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A beautiful hardback edition of the famously terrifying ghost story, The Woman in Black, together with four other spine-chilling tales in one beautiful volume. Arthur Kipps, a junior solicitor, is summoned to attend the funeral of Mrs Alice Drablow, the sole inhabitant of Eel Marsh House. The house stands at the end of a causeway, wreathed in fog and mystery, but it is not until he glimpses a wasted young woman, dressed all in black, at the funeral, that a creeping sense of unease begins to take hold, a feeling deepened by the reluctance of the locals to talk of the woman in black - and her terrible purpose.This illustrated edition includes four of Susan Hill's scariest ghost stories: Dolly, The Man in the Picture, Printer's Devil Court and The Small Hand. 'Heartstoppingly chilling' Daily Express'No one chills the heart like Susan Hill' Daily TelegraphVINTAGE QUARTERBOUND CLASSICS: Bound to be beautifulIllustrated by Nick Tankard (knihydobrovsky.cz)

zjednodušená anglická četba, vhodná při přípravě na zkoušku FCE jako doplňkový materiál ( úroveň B2 - Upper-Intermediate, slovní zásoba 2 200 slov) Popis: úroveň B2 podle Společného evropského referenčního rámce Macmillan Readers v této pokročilosti můžete číst asi po více než třech letech studia angličtiny. Většina titulů je balena společně s audio CD a mnohé jsou rozšířeny o 8 stran cvičení. K porozumění vám postačí slovní zásoba 2 200 slov. Knihy mají 80 až 144 stran a jsou na hřbetu značeny modrou barvou . When British Prime Minister Adam Lang?s ghost writer, Mike McAra, dies in mysterious circumstances, a new writer is brought in to write Lang?s biography. But it soon becomes clear that Lang and his wife Ruth are a much more complicated couple than they first seem. The Ghost is a powerful commentary on the policies employed by the British government on ?The War on Terror? during the Tony Blair years. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Everyone's favourite accident-prone dragon, Zog, is now available on CD with a whole host of fabulous friends! Join Zog and the Flying Doctors, The Smeds and The Smoos, Tiddler, The Scarecrows' Wedding and, of course, Zog in five fantastic stories and songs by the superstar duo, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. This gorgeous CD box-set is perfect for entertaining children on long car journeys, or for simply sharing stories at any time of the day. Five favourite stories from the superstar creators of The Gruffalo and Zog Each CD includes the full story, a listening game and song, all acted superbly by the incomparable Oscar-nominated Imelda Staunton The set includes Zog, Zog and the Flying Doctors, The Smeds and The Smoos, Tiddler and The Scarecrows' Wedding (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The wriggly, squiggly superhero is now available on CD with a whole host of fabulous friends! Join Superworm, Stick Man, The Highway Rat, Tabby McTat and The Ugly Five in these five fantastic stories and songs by the superstar children's book pairing, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, in a gorgeous box set. This CD box-set is perfect for entertaining children on long car journeys, or for simply sharing stories at any time of the day. Five favourite stories from the superstar creators of The Gruffalo and Zog Each CD includes the full story, a listening game and song, all acted superbly by the incomparable Oscar-nominated Imelda Staunton The set includes Superworm, Stick Man, The Highway Rat, The Ugly Five and Tabby McTat Superworm is going to be an on-screen adventure starring Matt Smith and Olivia Coleman Christmas 2021 Celebrating 10 years of Superworm in 2022 (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Classic / British EnglishA tree full of enormous spiders, a living thing with no face, a picture that comes alive, and a boy with no heart. These are some of the frightening things in these stories by M. R. James, one of the greatest horror writers of all time. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Classic / British EnglishThe 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. ThisPack contains a Book and MP3 (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Agnes Grey is a classic story written by Anne Bronte. The story is about Agnes, the eighteen-year-old daughter of a poor clergyman. When her family loses a lot of money, Agnes decides to help by finding a job as a governess. But it proves to be a lot more difficult than Agnes imagined... Also comes with audio CD. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Focusing on countries and cultures, this title provides an informative overview of Chinese history, its people, culture, traditions, economy, landscape and sport. It includes an audio CD. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Macmillan Readers v úrovni Intermediate můžete číst asi po třech až čtyřech letech studia angličtiny. K porozumění vám postačí slovní zásoba 1600 slov. Knihy mají až 128 stran. Kniha je balena s audio CD a obsahuje 8 stran cvičení.věk 15+ (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Othello is one of William Shakespeare's most famous tragic plays, and has been adapted for Intermediate level readers. The story is about Othello, the Moorish general of Venice, and what happens when he marries the beautiful daughter of a rich and powerful Venetian. Also comes with audio CD. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

zjednodušená anglická četba, vhodná při přípravě na zkoušku FCE jako doplňkový materiál ( úroveň B1 - Intermediate, slovní zásoba 1 600 slov) Kniha je balena s audio CD a obsahuje 8 stran cvičení. věk 15+ Popis: Macmillan Readers v úrovni Intermediate můžete číst asi po třech až čtyřech letech studia angličtiny. K porozumění vám postačí slovní zásoba 1600 slov. Knihy mají až 128 stran. Kniha je balena s audio CD a je obsahuje 8 stran cvičení. Angličtina použitá v popisu knihy nevyjadřuje pokročilost.Peter, a long-distance lorry driver, gives a lift to a 16-year-old hitch-hiker. As the boy confides in him, Peter discovers that his name is John and that he has run away from home after a violent row with his uncle. But John's uncle has been found dead and the police are making a nationwide search for John. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Knihy v pokročilosti Starter můžete číst, i když se učíte anglicky pouze několik měsíců. Všechny knihy mají audio CD a plnobarevné celostránkové ilustrace. K porozumění vám postačí slovní zásoba 300 slov. Knihy mají 16 stran. věk 10+ 3. pokračování o dvou kamarádkách Lise a Alici, které cestují domů z dovolené na řeckých ostrovech. Během cesty zažívají další dobrodružství... Popis: Knihy v pokročilosti Starter můžete číst, i když se učíte anglicky pouze několik měsíců. Všechny knihy mají audio CD a plnobarevné celostránkové ilustrace. K porozumění vám postačí slovní zásoba 300 slov. Knihy mají 16 stran. Angličtina použitá v popisu knihy nevyjadřuje pokročilost.The young friends, Lisa and Alice, were first introduced in Photo Finish (Starter Level). Their story was continued in Shooting Stars (Starter Level), when the girls had a wonderful holiday on a Greek island. They some amazing sights and also made some new friends - including two world-famous movie stars. In this the third story they are travelling home. During the journey they befriend a young mother and her children. But they soon find themselves in the middle of yet another adventure. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

zjednodušená anglická četba, vhodná při přípravě na zkoušku FCE jako doplňkový materiál ( úroveň B1 - Intermediate, slovní zásoba 1 600 slov) Kniha je balena s audio CD a obsahuje 8 stran cvičení.věk 15+ (knihydobrovsky.cz)

‘Tobermory’ – the title story of this collection – is widely considered one of Saki’s finest pieces, in which a short-sighted dinner-party guest introduces a talking cat to the diners, inadvertently revealing gossip and pushing fickle characters into the limelight – in the process undermining the common perceptions of grandiose and genteel high society. From some of his earliest successes, such as ‘Gabriel-Ernest’, ‘The Bag’ and the Clovis stories, about a young man with an impish sense of humour, to later tales such as ‘The Boar-Pig’, which is as bizarre as it is hilarious, and ‘The Toys of Peace’, which he was never able to see in print, this selection contains a wealth of well-known tales with vastly different themes – from reincarnation to psychological warfare – and bearing every trademark token of wit with which Saki has enthralled generations of eager readers. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Zjednodušená anglická četba, vhodná při přípravě na zkoušku FCE jako doplňkový materiál ( úroveň B1 - Intermediate, slovní zásoba 1 600 slov) Kniha je balena s audio CD a obsahuje 8 stran cvičení. Popis: Macmillan Readers v úrovni Intermediate můžete číst asi po třech až čtyřech letech studia angličtiny. K porozumění vám postačí slovní zásoba 1600 slov. Knihy mají až 128 stran. Kniha je balena s audio CD a je obsahuje 8 stran cvičení. Angličtina použitá v popisu knihy nevyjadřuje pokročilost.Much Ado About Nothing is Shakespeare's famous comedy / drama about the war of power and understanding between men and women and the disguises they wear in their romantic relationships. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

zjednodušená anglická četba, vhodná při přípravě na zkoušku FCE jako doplňkový materiál ( úroveň B1 - Intermediate, slovní zásoba 1 600 slov) Kniha je balena s audio CD a obsahuje 8 stran cvičení. Popis: Macmillan Readers v úrovni Intermediate můžete číst asi po třech až čtyřech letech studia angličtiny. K porozumění vám postačí slovní zásoba 1600 slov. Knihy mají až 128 stran. Kniha je balena s audio CD a je obsahuje 8 stran cvičení. Angličtina použitá v popisu knihy nevyjadřuje pokročilost. Chief Inspector Wexford had been sure that the murder of an old lady was carried out by her employee, Herbert Painter, and the courts had agreed with him. But then Henry Archery, whose son is engaged to marry Painter?s daughter, starts questioning the case... (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Zjednodušená anglická četba pro dospělé a mládež. V této pokročilosti můžete číst asi po dvou letech studia angličtiny, knihy mají 80 až 69 stran. K porozumění vám postačí slovní zásoba 1 400 slov. Kniha je balena s audio CD a obsahuje 8 stran cvičení. Popis: Macmillan Readers v úrovni Intermediate můžete číst asi po třech až čtyřech letech studia angličtiny. K porozumění vám postačí slovní zásoba 1600 slov. Knihy mají až 128 stran. Kniha je balena s audio CD a je obsahuje 8 stran cvičení. Angličtina použitá v popisu knihy nevyjadřuje pokročilost. Owl Hall is the story of Janet, a single mother, who goes to stay in an old farmhouse with her children, Kara and Martin. But there?s something strange about Kara?s relationship with her mother and brother. As the story develops, we discover that everyone at Owl Hall has a secret ? even the house itself! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

zjednodušená anglická četba, vhodná při přípravě na zkoušku FCE jako doplňkový materiál ( úroveň B1 - Intermediate, slovní zásoba 1 600 slov) Kniha je balena s audio CD a obsahuje 8 stran cvičení. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A collection of Kafka's greatest short fiction, translated by Michael HofmannKafka's masterpiece of unease and black humour, Metamorphosis, the story of an ordinary man transformed into an insect, is brought together in this collection with the rest of his works that he thought worthy of publication. It includes Contemplation, a collection of his earlier short studies; The Judgement, written in a single night of frenzied creativity; The Stoker, the first chapter of a novel set in America; and an eyewitness account of an air display. Together, these stories, fragments and miniature gems reveal the breadth of his vision, his sense of the absurd, and above all his acute, uncanny wit.Translated with an introduction by Michael Hofmann (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Jo Nesbo, 544 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná This outstanding collection of short stories showcases all the writing skill that has made Jo Nesbo the undisputed 'king of all crime writers' (Daily Express) and a repeat Sunday Times #1 bestseller. Filled with dark intrigue, twists and unforgettable characters, these page-turners will have you reading late into the night. (alza.cz)

Macmillan Readers v úrovni Beginner můžete číst asi po roce studia angličtiny. K porozumění vám postačí slovní zásoba 600 slov. Knihy mají 32 až 64 stran. Kniha je balena s audio CD a obsahuje 8 stran cvičení. věk 13+ Popis: Macmillan Readers v úrovni Beginner můžete číst asi po roce studia angličtiny. K porozumění vám postačí slovní zásoba 600 slov. Knihy mají 32 až 64 stran. Kniha je balena s audio CD a obsahuje 8 stran cvičení. Angličtina použitá v popisu knihy nevyjadřuje pokročilost.When Old Adam gets a money order from his son in England, he plans to throw a party. But when he tries to cash the money, he uncovers some well kept secrets. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Macmillan Readers v této pokročilosti můžete číst asi po dvou letech studia angličtiny, knihy mají 80 až 69 stran. K porozumění vám postačí slovní zásoba 1 400 slov. Kniha je balena s poslechovým CD a obsahuje 8 stran cvičení. věk 15+ mistrovské dílo slavného amerického realisty Henryho Jamese. Daisy Miller je příběh nevinné dívky, která hledá lásku a uznání ve společnosti, kde se do slušného chování počítá všechno... Popis: A masterpiece by the great American realist Henry James. Daisy Miller is the story of an innocent girl's love and recognition in a society where respectable behaviour counts for everything. Macmillan Readers Pre-Intermediate úroveň A2-B1 podle Společného evropského referenčního rámceMacmillan Readers v této pokročilosti můžete číst asi po dvou letech studia angličtiny. Většina titulů je balena společně s audio CD a mnohé jsou rozšířeny o 8 stran cvičení. K porozumění vám postačí slovní zásoba 1 400 slov. Knihy mají 80 až 69 stran a jsou na hřbetu značeny žlutou barvou .Zdarma si ke všem knihám můžete stáhnout pracovní list se cvičeními a klíčem. Najdete ho na našich anglických stránkách www.macmillanenglish.com. Na nich nejdříve vyberte pokročilost a pak klikněte na požadovaný titul, hledané odkazy naleznete vlevo od názvu titulu. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

zjednodušená anglická četba, vhodná při přípravě na zkoušku FCE jako doplňkový materiál ( úroveň B1 - Intermediate, slovní zásoba 1 600 slov) Kniha je balena s audio CD a obsahuje 8 stran cvičení.věk 15+ (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Award-winning original fiction for learners of English. At seven levels, from Starter to Advanced, this impressive selection of carefully graded readers offers exciting reading for every student's capabilities. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

When the young salesman Gregor Samsa wakes up one morning transformed into a monstrous insect, his shock and incomprehension are coupled with the panic of being late for work and having to reveal his appearance to family and colleagues. Although over the following weeks he gradually becomes used to this new existence confined within the bounds of the apartment, and his parents and sister adapt to living with a grotesque bug, Gregor notices that their attitudes towards him are changing and he feels increasingly alienated. One of the masterpieces of twentieth-century world literature, ‘The Metamorphosis' is accompanied in this volume by a selection of other classic tales and sketches by Kafka - such as ‘The Judgement', ‘In the Penal Colony' and ‘A Country Doctor' - all presented in a lively and meticulous new translation by Christopher Moncrieff. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

"If you’re a Blue Period fan, this volume is a must-buy; if you’re unfamiliar with Tsubasa Yamaguchi’s work but are looking for a collection of adult-themed, distinctively drawn, and well-told stories with a sprinkling of sensuous horror, then this is also highly recommended." - Anime UK News I could model for you... In the title story, a high school delinquent tries to seduce an introverted artist in his class as part of a cruel game, but learns some unexpected things about himself when she turns the tables. Then there’s “Girl,” in which a teenage boy gets more than he bargained for when he tries to fulfill his own need for attention in an unusual way. Finally, in “Kamiya,” a young doctor who can’t stand the sight of blood overcomes her phobia thanks to a host club staffed by vampires. But there are other things to fear lurking in the night... In these three complex, alluring stories, Tsubasa Yamaguchi (author of the award-winning Blue Period) shows off the darker side of her imagination, in the process transforming manga itself into something stranger and more erotic. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

An epic collection of science fiction tales around space exploration and cosmic horror by the #1 bestselling author of A Game of Thrones - with the titular story, Nightflyers, coming to Netflix in 2018.On a voyage toward the boundaries of the known universe, nine misfit academics seek out first contact with a shadowy alien race.But another enigma is the Nightflyer itself, a cybernetic wonder with an elusive captain no one has ever seen in the flesh.Soon, however, the crew discovers that their greatest mystery - and most dangerous threat - is an unexpected force aboard the ship wielding a thirst for blood and terror...Also included are five additional classic George R.R. Martin tales of science fiction that explore the breadth of technology and the dark corners of the human mind. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Audiokniha MP3 - autor Jan Opatřil, čte Ben Holland Audiokniha The Kiltem Massacre and other horror stories ()vychází z úspěšné a vysoce hodnocené knihy Jana Opatřila Hororové povídky, kterou autor napsal pod pseudonymem Dan Angus. Obsahuje 10 mrazivých povídek + titulní povídku Kiltemský masakr.Knihu z češtiny do angličtiny přeložil renomovaný americký překladatel Alex Zucker. Text načetl američan Ben Holland.Povídky se odehrávají v Čechách i v anglicky mluvících zemích. Titulní povídka Kiltemský masakr se například odehrává ve Skotsku. Kraji, v němž jsou záhady a mystika dosud živé a kde z místní mlhavé a opuštěné krajiny občas vykoukne zřícenina hradu.Okořeňte si svůj život pořádnou porcí hororu a ponořte se do příběhů, ze kterých vám bude zaručeně běhat mráz po zádech.***The audiobook The Kiltem Massacre and other horror stories is based on the successful and highly rated book Horror Stories by Jan Opatřil, written by the author under the pseudonym Dan Angus.... (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor Jojo Moyes, 288 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - autor Jojo Moyes, 288 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

Kniha - anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Brand-new edition of a major work from the creator of Sherlock Holmes. Fully annotated edition. (alza.cz)

Macmillan Readers v této pokročilosti můžete číst asi po dvou letech studia angličtiny, knihy mají 80 až 69 stran. Titul je balen společně s audio CD a je rozšířen o 8 stran cvičení. K porozumění vám postačí slovní zásoba 1 400 slov.věk 15+Když se záhadná Helen Graham a její syn stěhují do Wildfell Hall, vzbudí to u nových sousedů zvědavost. Kdo přesně je Helen Grahamová a proč si drží svou minulost v tajnosti?... (knihydobrovsky.cz)

As read on Radio 4, seven linked stories set in the Christmas holidays - all as funny, joyous, poignant and memorable as Christmas should be: A Faraway Smell of Lemon: The School Term has ended. It is almost Christmas but Binny, out last-minute shopping couldn't feel less like wishing glad tidings to all men. Ducking out of the rain she finds herself in the sort of shop she would never normally visit. The Marriage Manual: Christmas Eve. Two parents endeavour to construct their son's Christmas present from a DIY kit and in the process find themselves deconstructing their marriage. Christmas at the Airport: A glitch in the system, travellers stranded and all sorts of lives colliding in the face of a sudden birth...The Boxing Day Ball: Maureen has never been out with the local girls before. Who knew that a disco in the Village Hall could be life-changing? A Snow Garden: Two little boys, dumped with their divorced father for his share of the Christmas holidays and none of them with a clue how to enjoy it. I'll Be Home for Christmas The most famous boy in the world comes home hoping to escape the madness with a normal family Christmas. Trees: As if Christmas wasn't wearing enough, now his elderly parent is asking for a hole in the ground ...Father and son break old habits and plant a tree to mark the start of the new year. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Instrumental in revisioning the potential of the short story form, Katherine Mansfield’s ‘Bliss and Other Stories’ captures the accuracy of raw emotion and social experience. Inviting readers to reflect upon our most vulnerable of states, this collection constitutes a deep dive into what it means to be human. Featuring a selection of new poetry and short story by acclaimed New Zealand author Paul Morris, as inspired by Mansfield herself. ‘Bliss and Other Stories’ is the ideal companion for fans of Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams fans of ‘The Notebook’. Katherine Mansfield (1888-1923) was a short story writer and poet from New Zealand who was widely considered one of the most influential and important authors of the modernist movement. Having settled in England at the age of 19, Virginia Woolf and D.H. Lawrence were among her literary friends and admirers. She died of tuberculosis at the age of 34. Her life and best-know short stories were adapted into the 1973 TV series \\\'A Picture of Katherine Mansfield\\\'. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

As Mabel Waring takes off her cloak and steps into the drawing room of Clarissa Dalloway, she immediately realizes that something is not right: her pale-yellow silk dress, which she has had specially made for the occasion, is clearly old-fashioned, dowdy and out of place. Everyone seems to be looking at her in dismay or mocking her appearance. Crushed at once by her insecurity, Mabel is pervaded by a sense of selfloathing, and feels utter revulsion for the social world she has tried so hard to impress.Written in 1924 and perhaps intended for inclusion in Mrs Dalloway, a book Woolf was working on at the time, The New Dress is here accompanied by most of the short stories she published in her lifetime, as well as six posthumously published pieces that share the milieu and some of the characters of her celebrated novel. Together, they reveal their author as one of the finest practitioners in the field of short fiction. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: \'Vanity takes no more obnoxious form than the everlasting desire for approval. \'This collection of 12 short mystery stories includes titles such as \'Chick\', \'For One Night Only\', \'A Writ of Summons\', \'Spotting the Lady\', and \'A Lesson in Diplomacy among others\'.The title story \'Chick\' tells of an office boy who unexpectedly inherits the title of Marquis. As well as dealing with this unexpected elevation in his status, and learning how to behave as a member of the aristocracy he also has to protect his newly inherited estate from clever con men who try to convince him that there is oil on his land.Each of the other short stories stand out as intriguing and mysterious pieces of short-form literature as only Wallace could write it.If you love Wallace\'s amazing universe, this is a great collection of stories to help you dive deeper into the mind of the genius behind \'King Kong\'.- (knihydobrovsky.cz)

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.`Dear Prince, I must leave you, but I will never forget you, and next spring I will bring you back two beautiful jewels in place of those you have given away. The ruby shall be redder than a red rose, and the sapphire shall be as blue as the great sea.'In `The Happy Prince' a statue - jewelled and opulent - keeps careful watch over the city and its inhabitants. Enlisting the help of a swallow, his selfless acts bring comfort to those most in need. `The Nightingale and the Rose' is a tragic tale of personal sacrifice in the name of love, while in `The Selfish Giant' the end of an eternal winter finally brings springtime and happiness.In this collection of enchanting tales from a master storyteller, Oscar Wilde has entranced readers both young and old since publication in the late nineteenth century. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

'Moyes somehow manages to break your heart before restoring your faith in love' Sunday Express A collection of 11 unmissable short stories from the number 1 internationally bestselling author of Me Before You and After You Nell is twenty-six and has never been to Paris. She's never even been on a romantic weekend away-to anywhere-before. Travelling abroad isn't really her thing. But when Nell's boyfriend fails to show up, she has the chance to prove to everyone-including herself- that she can be independent and intrepid. Alone in Paris, Nell finds a version of herself she never knew existed . . . In the ten other stories, Jojo Moyes introduces us to a cast of strong, relatable women in the midst of their everyday lives. In Honeymoon in Paris, featuring characters from her bestselling novel, The Girl You Left Behind, Liv and Sophie - though decades apart - both find that marriage is only the beginning of their love stories. In Crocodile Shoes, a businesswoman's blossoming confidence emerges from a fateful changing-room mix-up. And in both Love in the Afternoon and A Bird in the Hand, two couples dance around the trickiness of long-time marriage. In this irresistible collection, readers will be whisked from elegant perfume shops to taxis to five-star hotel rooms and more. Jojo Moyes always makes the ordinary moments in life extraordinary. Funny, charming, and unmissable, Paris for One and Other Stories is Moyes at her best. *Published in the UK as Honeymoon in Paris and Other Stories* (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: In time for the highly-awaited TV series, a new edition of Jane Austen\'s delightful final work, set in a newly established seaside resort with a glorious cast of hypochondriacs and speculatorsIn the final months of Jane Austen\'s life, she began work on a new novel about social drama in the small seaside town of Sanditon, once a small fishing village and now a bustling spa town. In the story of Charlotte Heywood, a new arrival, Austen she contemplated a changing society with a mixture of skepticism and amusement, and notably crafted her only character of color in the mixed-race heiress Miss Lambe. Though unfinished at the time of her death, it is a key work for readers of Jane Austen, and all the moreso with a major upcoming TV adaptation. This volume includes Sanditon, as well as two other lesser-known works, Lady Susan and The Watsons. The early epistolary novel Lady Susan depicts an unscrupulous coquette, toying with several men. And The Watsons is a delightful fragment, whose spirited heroine, Emma, finds her marriage opportunities restricted by poverty and pride. With three vital and less familiar works by one of the most important novelists in the English language, this book is a must-have for Austen fans. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Ernest Hemingway, 138 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

In 1888 Henry James wrote 'There was the customary novel by Mr Le Fanu for the bedside; the ideal reading in a country house for the hours after midnight'. Madam Crowl's Ghost & Other Stories are tales selected from Le Fanu's stories which mostly appeared in The Dublin University Magazine and other periodicals, and their haunting, sinister qualities still have an enormous appeal for the modern reader. The great M.R.James, who collected and introduces the stories in this book, considered that Le Fanu 'stands absolutely in the first rank as a writer of ghost stories.' (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Macmillan Readers v této pokročilosti můžete číst asi po dvou letech studia angličtiny, knihy mají 80 až 69 stran. K porozumění vám postačí slovní zásoba 1 400 slov. Kniha je balena s poslechovým CD a obsahuje 8 stran cvičení. věk 15+ Jeden z největších románů Hardyho, daleko od hlučícího davu vypráví příběh života a osudových lásek odvážné a krásné Betsabé Everdene... Popis: Macmillan Readers v této pokročilosti můžete číst asi po dvou letech studia angličtiny, knihy mají 80 až 69 stran. K porozumění vám postačí slovní zásoba 1 400 slov.One of Hardy's greatest novels, Far from the Madding Crowd tells the story of the life and loves of the brave and the beautiful Bathsheba Everdene. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

O. Henry was a master of the short story and one of the most popular American writers of the twentieth century. This selection of tales from across his writing career ranges from New York apartments to the cattle-lands of Texas, taking in con men, clerks, hustlers, shop assistants, tramps and tricksters. They all highlight his ironic, comic eye, his gift for evoking speech and setting, and his unique approach to life's quirks of fate. The Penguin English Library - collectable general readers' editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century to the end of the Second World War. (knihydobrovsky.cz)