Secondary level 1: little women - book+cd - louisa may alcottová

Little Women tells the story of four sisters, Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy March growing up in nineteethcentury America. Born into a poor but loving family, the girls must overcome personal difficulties and challenges to find selffulfilment and happiness. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary. Visit the Penguin Readers website Exclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys. Little Women is the story of a poor American family in the American Civil War. The four sisters, Beth, Jo, Meg and Amy are very different. But together they work hard and help their mother and father. Sometimes their lives are very happy, and sometimes they are very sad. But the family's love always helps them. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Now a major movie starring directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Emma Watson and Maryl Street The four March sisters Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy live in financial hardship in New England with their mother, while their father has been drafted to fight in the Civil War. The girls embark on a series of adventures and endure a number of unexpected misfortunes experiences that allow their personalities to emerge: Meg sensible and outgoing, Jo literary and boyish, Beth musical and shy, and Amy artistic and selfish but the bonds holding together the March family remain unbroken. Initially written as a novel for girls, Little Women is now regarded as an all-time American classic for all readers, inspiring generations of women writers and giving rise to many adaptations. ABOUT THE SERIES: Alma Junior Classics series of illustrated classics includes some of the greatest books ever written for younger readers and new translations of unjustly neglected international works. Our aim is to give our list an international feel and offer young readers to opportunity to connect with other cultures and literatures this applies not only to the titles we chose but also to the illustrators we commission so that we can bring a bit of novelty into the canon of British children's literature. All children's classics contain extra material for young readers, including a profile of the author, a section on the book, a list of characters, a glossary and a test-yourself quiz. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.'Wouldn't it be fun if all the castles in the air which we make could come true and we could live in them?'A heart-warming tale of love, sisterhood and hardship during the New England Civil War, Little Women tells the story of the lovable March family. Meg, Beth, Jo and Amy try to support their mother at home while their father is away at war and enter into various scrapes and adventures as they do so. Alcott beautifully interweaves bad times and good as her characters struggle with the trials and tribulations of growing up and their relationships with one another.show less (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Now a major BBC television series from the creator of Call the MidwifeRecognized as one of the best-loved classic children's stories of all time, Little Women by Louisa May Alcott is an utterly beguiling novel which tells the story of the courageous and ingenious March sisters; Jo, the independent tomboy; Beth, who is delicate and loving; pretty and kind Meg; and beautiful, precocious Amy, the baby of the family. Their devoted mother Marmee, recently impoverished, must care for them alone whilst their father is away serving as a chaplain in the Civil War.This Macmillan Collector's Library edition includes the sequel, Good Wives, which picks up the girls' stories three years on, and features an afterword by publisher Anna South.Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

'Rich or poor, we will keep together and be happy in one another' Christmas won't be the same this year for Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy, as their father is away fighting in the Civil War, and the family has fallen on hard times. But though they may be poor, life for the four March sisters is rich with colour, as they play games, put on wild theatricals, make new friends, argue, grapple with their vices, learn from their mistakes, nurse each other through sickness and disappointments, and get into all sorts of trouble. BACKSTORY: Learn all about the author's life and how it inspired her famous story, and find out which of the March sisters you most resemble! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Meg, Jo, Amy and Beth - four "little women" enduring hardships and enjoying adventures in Civil War New England The charming story of the March sisters, Little Women has been adored by generations. Readers have rooted for Laurie in his pursuit of Jo's hand, cried over little Beth's death, and dreamed of travelling through Europe with old Aunt March and Amy. Future writers have found inspiration in Jo's devotion to her writing. In this simple, enthralling tale, both parts of which are included here, Louisa May Alcott has created four of American literature's most beloved women.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)

Teil I und II des amerikanischen Klassikers in edler Schmuckausgabe mit Goldprägung. Neuengland in den 1860er-Jahren: Die Schwestern Meg, Jo, Betty und Amy halten eng zusammen, denn ihr Vater ist als Pastor im amerikanischen Bürgerkrieg, und finanziell ist die Familie nicht auf Rosen gebettet. Die vier so ganz verschiedenen Mädchen durchleben ihre Jugend mit allem, was sie ihnen bietet und zumutet – Nachbarjungs und Moralapostel, Theatergänge und Sonntagsschule, Glück und Leid. »Little Women« erzählt von den verschlungenen Wegen, auf denen die vier jungen Frauen ihren Platz in der Welt erobern. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Now a major movie starring directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Emma Watson and Maryl Street The four March sisters Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy live in financial hardship in New England with their mother, while their father has been drafted to fight in the Civil War. The girls embark on a series of adventures and endure a number of unexpected misfortunes experiences that allow their personalities to emerge: Meg sensible and outgoing, Jo literary and boyish, Beth musical and shy, and Amy artistic and selfish but the bonds holding together the March family remain unbroken. Initially written as a novel for girls, Little Women is now regarded as an all-time American classic for all readers, inspiring generations of women writers and giving rise to many adaptations. ABOUT THE SERIES: Alma Junior Classics series of illustrated classics includes some of the greatest books ever written for younger readers and new translations of unjustly neglected international works. Our aim is to give our list an international feel and offer young readers to opportunity to connect with other cultures and literatures this applies not only to the titles we chose but also to the illustrators we commission so that we can bring a bit of novelty into the canon of British children's literature. All children's classics contain extra material for young readers, including a profile of the author, a section on the book, a list of characters, a glossary and a test-yourself quiz. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Now a major movie starring directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Emma Watson and Maryl Street The four March sisters Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy live in financial hardship in New England with their mother, while their father has been drafted to fight in the Civil War. The girls embark on a series of adventures and endure a number of unexpected misfortunes experiences that allow their personalities to emerge: Meg sensible and outgoing, Jo literary and boyish, Beth musical and shy, and Amy artistic and selfish but the bonds holding together the March family remain unbroken. Initially written as a novel for girls, Little Women is now regarded as an all-time American classic for all readers, inspiring generations of women writers and giving rise to many adaptations. ABOUT THE SERIES: Alma Junior Classics series of illustrated classics includes some of the greatest books ever written for younger readers and new translations of unjustly neglected international works. Our aim is to give our list an international feel and offer young readers to opportunity to connect with other cultures and literatures this applies not only to the titles we chose but also to the illustrators we commission so that we can bring a bit of novelty into the canon of British children's literature. All children's classics contain extra material for young readers, including a profile of the author, a section on the book, a list of characters, a glossary and a test-yourself quiz. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The four March sisters - Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy - live in financial hardship in New England with their mother, while their father has been drafted to fight in the Civil War. The girls embark on a series of adventures and endure a number of unexpected misfortunes - experiences that allow their personalities to emerge: Meg sensible and outgoing, Jo literary and boyish, Beth musical and shy, and Amy artistic and selfish - but the bonds holding together the March family remain unbroken.Initially written as a novel for girls, Little Women is now regarded as an all-time American classic for all readers, inspiring generations of women writers and giving rise to many adaptations. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Meg, Jo, Amy and Beth - four "little women" enduring hardships and enjoying adventures in Civil War New England The charming story of the March sisters, Little Women has been adored by generations. Readers have rooted for Laurie in his pursuit of Jo's hand, cried over little Beth's death, and dreamed of travelling through Europe with old Aunt March and Amy. Future writers have found inspiration in Jo's devotion to her writing. In this simple, enthralling tale, both parts of which are included here, Louisa May Alcott has created four of American literature's most beloved women.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)

Little Women is one of the best-loved children's stories of all time, based on the author's own youthful experiences. It describes the family life of the four March sisters living in a small New England community, Meg, the eldest, is pretty and wishes to be a lady; Jo, at fifteen is ungainly and unconventional with an ambition to be an author; Beth is a delicate child of thirteen with a taste for music and Amy is a blonde beauty of twelve.The story of their domestic adventures, their attempts to increase the family income, their friendship with the neighbouring Lawrence family, and their later love affairs remains as fresh and beguiling as ever.Good Wives takes up the story of the March sisters, some three years later, when, as young adults, they must face up to the inevitable trials and traumas of everyday life in their search for individual happiness. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

This beautiful collectible edition presents three novels from one of the most beloved American authors: Louisa May Alcott. It includes her most famous and cherished classic, Little Women, about the lives of four sisters in Civil War–era America, as well as its sequels, Little Men and Jo’s Boys. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Part of `Penguin's` beautiful hardback `Clothbound Classics` series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design. Meg, Jo, Amy and Beth - four `little women` enduring hardships and enjoying adventures in Civil War New England. The charming story of the March sisters, `Little Women` has been adored by generations. Readers have rooted for Laurie in his pursuit of Jo's hand, cried over little Beth's death, and dreamed of traveling through Europe with old Aunt March and Amy. Future writers have found inspiration in Jo's devotion to her writing. In this simple, enthralling tale, both parts of which are included here, Louisa May Alcott has created four of American literature's most beloved women. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Little Women, the charming story of the brave and resilient March sisters, has been adored by generations of readers who have identified with the struggles of kind and pretty Meg; gentle, delicate Beth; precocious, artistic Amy; and of course wild, tomboyish Jo, determined to forge her own path and become a writer. Follow the girls as they come of age during the American Civil War and fall in love with the story all over again in this retelling by award-winning writer Laura Wood. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Little Women has remained enduringly popular since its publication in 1868, becoming the inspiration for a whole genre of family stories. Set in a small New England community, it tells of the March family: Marmee looks after daughters in the absence of her husband, who is serving as an army chaplain in the Civil War, and Meg, Jo,Beth, and Amy experience domestic trials and triumphs as they attempt to supplement the family's small income. In the second part of the novel (sometimes known as Good Wives) the girls grow up and fall in love. The novel is highly autobiographical, and in Jo's character Alcott portrays a strong-minded and independent woman, determined to control her own destiny. The introduction to this edition provides a fascinating history of the Alcotts,and of Louisa Alcott's own struggles as a writer. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

'The small hopes and plans and pleasures of children should be tenderly respected by grown-up people, and never rudely thwarted or ridiculed' Continuing the adventures of the March sisters from Little Women, Little Men follows the story of spirited, determined Jo, now married with two sons, and running a school. But this is no conventional school. Its pupils are a band of boisterous orphans, pillow fights are allowed on Saturdays, and each child is respected for who they are – including Nat, a skinny, nervous boy with a talent for the violin.Showing how families can take many forms, Louisa M. Alcott’s beloved novel is a celebration of the magic of childhood. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

With two young sons of her own, and twelve rescued orphan boys filling the unusual school at Plumfield, Jo March - now Mrs Jo Bhaer - couldn't be happier. But the boys have a habit of getting into scrapes, and their mischievous antics call for the warm and affectionate support of the whole March family to help avoid disaster... (knihydobrovsky.cz)

When Andi and Bruce need somewhere to hide their pet dog, Friday, they transform an abandoned hotel into a haven for stray dogs. The dogs are having the time of their lives, until the Animal Control officers discover their secret. Suddenly, Andi and Bruce find themselves at risk of losing Friday, the hotel for dogs and each other. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Mr Bean is back and hes about to broaden his horizons! Equipped with his new camcorder, Mr Bean sets off on the Eurostar for France after winning a trip to the south of France. Mishap and mayhem ensue as our hero grapples with the food, the language and the French police! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Bumbling French detective Jacques Clouseau is back! Join him and his equally inept accomplices in this latest hilarious Pink Panther story. The Pink Panther 2 2009 MetroGoldwynMayer Pictures Inc. and Columbia Pictures (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Everything is changing for Santiago Muńez. Newcastle Uniteds top scorer leaves his club and goes to Real Madrid. After all, no one says no to Real. But life at the worlds biggest football club isnt always easy. Santis girlfriend, Roz, is not happy with his new life. And Santi makes some big mistakes in important games in the Champions League. Is he really living the dream or is the dream almost over ? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

When a group of skaters are wrongly accused of vandalising a valuable piece of art, the Spooky Skaters decide its time to intervene Another ghoulish tale from the Land of the Dead in easytoread comicbook format. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Will has always been an outsider, so, he is surprised when one of the coolest girls at his new school, Charlotte, befriends him. Impressed by his knowledge of music, Charlotte makes him the manager of her band. Do Will, Charlotte and Sa5m (the 5 is silent) have what it takes to win the prestigious Bandslam battle of the bands competition? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Extensive reading improves fluency and there is a real need in the ELT classroom for motivating graded material that will encourage students to read. Selma is adapted from the 2015 film of the same name and tells the inspiring true story of Martin Luther Kings fight for civil rights for AfricanAmericans in the 1960s. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Prepare to get... Goosebumps! When Zach moves from New York to a creepy small town he thinks its going to be boring. Thats until he meets his new neighbour Hannah and her dad the famous horror writer R.L. Stine. And when Zach accidentally sets Stines monsters free his life becomes anything but boring! Based on the 2016 blockbuster film starring Jack Black. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Extensive reading improves fluency and there is a real need in the ELT classroom for motivating graded material that will encourage students to read. Suffragette is adapted from the 2015 film of the same name and tells the inspiring story of the struggle for womens right to vote in early twentieth century Britain. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

It was 1994, and the Brazilian driver Ayrton Senna was hoping for his fourth win on the San Marino Grand Prix course. But on the seventh lap, his car left the track at 306 kilometres an hour and crashed into a wall. The winner of fortyone Grand Prix races and three world championships was dead. Read the story of one of the worlds greatest Formula One racing drivers. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

On January 20th, 2009, Barack Obama became the 44th President of the United States of America. He is the first AfricanAmerican to be president of one of the most powerful countries in the world. Read about Barack Obamas life before he became President his early years in Hawaii and Indonesia, his Kenyan and his American roots, and his decision to run for President. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Robin Hood and his men live as outlaws in Sherwood Forest. They fight corruption and injustice both of which appear in large measure courtesy of the selfinterested Sheriff of Nottingham. When Robin and the outlaws uncover the Sheriffs latest scheme to buy Saracen slaves, they decide to foil his plans. Will Robin save the slaves, outwit the Sheriff, and win the prestigious silver arrow competition? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A nonfiction reader which tells the fascinating story of Michael Jackson in an informed and mature way. The Fact File section develops themes from the reader to enhance the reading experience and covers subjects such as the breakthrough of black artists into mainstream music. The People and Places section gives a visual timeline of Michael Jackson and those close to him during his life. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Junko has come to London for the summer hoping to find friends and excitement. Instead she feels lonely and isolated, and takes refuge in the daily blog she writes at a local Internet café. She is delighted when she strikes up a friendship with fellow blogger Slow Boy. But is he all that he seems? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A fantasy comicstrip style reader based on the hit animated TV series from MetroGoldwynMayer. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Theres never a dull moment for Zoey and her friends at Pacific Coast Academy. The school dance contest is looming, but Zoey just cant seem to find the perfect partner. And can Lola use her talent for acting to get a part in the school play and a date with the cute English guy, Simon? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A marketing executive from Mickeys a fast food US burger chain discovers that contaminated meat is getting into the burgers, and heads down to Colorado to investigate. What he discovers proves to be more shocking than he could ever have imagined. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Mr Schuester has invited a French Glee Club to McKinley High for a week but not everyone is excited. Why do none of the French girls like Puck? Why is Jean Paul only interested in Finn? And can Rachel be friends with the supertalented Celeste? As the two Glee Clubs practise for the multicultural show on Saturday night, Mr Schu starts to worry (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Its the World Cup. Someone has murdered the French football team coach and stolen the priceless Pink Panther diamond. Inspector Dreyfus puts Jacques Clouseau, the bumbling detective, on the case. But can Clouseau find the killer and the diamond before Dreyfus? Who will become the Pink Panther detective and win Frances highest honour? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

«Yo intentaré ser lo que él llama una mujercita, y procuraré no ser tan tosca e indomable y cumpliré con mis obligaciones en casa en lugar de querer estar siempre en otra parte explicó Jo, convencida de que dominar su temperamento era una misión mucho más ardua que la de mantener a raya a unos cuantos rebeldes sureños.»Gracias a la edición de Austral el lector puede acercarse a las aventuras de las cuatro hermanas March a través de la traducción de Gloria Méndez, que recupera el texto de la primera edición de la obra, publicada entre 1868 y 1869, y mantiene intactos el vigor y la contundencia de la novela de Louisa May Alcott. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Orphaned as a young child, Jane Eyre has an unhappy start to life living with her cruel aunt and cousins and later enduring the hardships of Lowood school. After taking up a post as a governess, her life begins to improve, helped by her growing friendship with Mr Rochester, her surly employer. But can she achieve true happiness in a place filled with dark secrets? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Extensive reading improves fluency and there is a real need in the ELT classroom for handpicked classics of English literature that are simplified and adapted for students in an accessible and engaging way. Great Expectations is one of Charles Dickens most popular novels, its colourful characters and strong story inspiring numerous film and TV adaptations. This simplified version condenses the novel for students of English and is interspersed with stills from the recent film adaptation starring Helena BonhamCarter and Ralph Fiennes. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

It has been twenty years since the tyrannical Rafael Montero imprisoned Diego de la Vega, alias Zorro, the peoples hero. Not only did De la Vega lose his freedom but also his wife and their beautiful daughter Elena. Now Montero has returned to California, and the people desperately need Zorros help again. Can the new Zorro, troubled bandit Alejandro, stop Monteros evil plans? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Robin Hood and his men live as outlaws in Sherwood Forest. They fight corruption and injustice and they dont like taxes! So when the taxman pays his annual visit to the Sheriff of Nottingham, the outlaws are less than pleased to see him. Will they help the people of Nottingham get back the money that is rightly theirs, or will the Sheriff win once again? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Bob Marley is the most famous reggae musician in the world. Since his death in 1981, millions of people continue to listen to his songs. But Bob Marley wasnt just a brilliant musician. He held strong Rastafarian beliefs and his songs supported the rights of people everywhere to live together in peace. Read about Bob Marleys early years in Jamaica with The Wailing Wailers and his journey to international stardom in this amazing story of his life. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Romantická Meg, nezkrotná Jo, nenápadná Beth a rozmazlená Amy. Čtyři sestry, které musejí čelit stesku po tatínkovi, který bojuje v občanské válce, chudobě či vážné nemoci, ale hlavně svým vlastním ambicím, tužbám a malým nectnostem. Čtyři dívčí hrdinky, jež postupně dospívají, zakládají vlastní rodiny a poznávají velké lásky, velké smutky, všední strasti i nevšední krásy života. To jsou proslulé Malé ženy, které se již po generace zapisují do srdcí stále nových čtenářů nejen v Americe, kde si získaly status rodinné klasiky a věčného bestselleru. Malé ženy přinášíme českých čtenářům v kompletní nezkrácené podobě včetně druhého dílu, jenž sleduje další osudy sester Marchových. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kto sú „malé ženy“? Štyri dospievajúce sestry, romantická Meg, chlapčenská Jo, utiahnutá Betsy a miláčik rodiny Amy, ktoré statočne čelia životu, smútku za otcom, ktorý bojuje v občianskej vojne, biede, odriekaniu a každodenným starostiam o prežitie, za pomoci láskavej matky a priateľstva obetavého suseda, mladého gentlemana Laurieho. Rozdielnosť pováh a správania sestier je kľúčom k úspechu knihy, podľa ktorej nakrútili niekoľko filmov, a už viac ako sto rokov dojíma a rozosmieva dievčenské srdcia, čím si získala status večného bestsellera. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Good Wives is the second story about the March family.Three years on from Little Women, the March girls and their friend Laurie are young adults with their futures ahead of them. Although they all face painful trials along the way - from Meg's sad lesson in housekeeping to Laurie's disappointment in love and a tragedy which touches them all - each of the girls finally finds happiness, if not always in the way they expect.The book includes a behind-the-scenes journey, including an author profile, a guide to who's who, activities and more..Also in Puffin Classics: Little Women, Little Men and Jo's Boys. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Dnes už vpravdě klasický román, který by neměl chybět v žádné knihovně. Čtou jej jedním dechem dcery, maminky i babičky a každá generace v něm najde to své. Příběh čtyř sester je zasazený do doby občanské války v Americe v letech 1861-1865, kde bojuje i jejich tatínek. Dívky se strachují o jeho život, čelí velké chudobě a nemocem a přitom prožívají každodenní starosti i radosti, jak se sluší na mladé slečny v jejich věku. Tuhle knihu by měla číst každá rodina, je plná bezpodmínečné lásky ke svým bližním a ukazuje, jak důležité jsou hodnoty, které tak zoufale potřebujeme v každé době: přátelství, láska, odpuštění, soucit, život v pravdě. Doba, ve které žijeme, ovlivňuje náš život více, než by se mohlo zdát. Přečtěte si, jak jejím výzvám čelí naše čtyři hrdinky. Bestseller o romantické Meg, nezkrotné Jo, nenápadné Beth a rozmazlené Amy si můžete přečíst ve verzi ze 70. let, přeložené a převyprávěné Jindřiškou Smetanovou. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: ‘We can't do much, being "only girls, "' said Anna; 'but if each does one small chore somewhere it will pave the way for better work’. From the author of 'Little Women', this short story follows a group of young Boston girls who discover the power of kindness and of sharing their abundance. As descendants of the Pilgrim Fathers, they call themselves the May Flower Club. Instead of gathering to sew and read, they decide to spend their time helping the poor over the winter. They each choose and commit to a project, which they will reveal to each other the following spring if they succeed. But success does not come without struggle. Inspiring, wholesome, and filled with lessons applicable in our world today, "May Flowers" is a classic Louisa May Alcott story. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Following the death of her husband, Mrs Dashwood and her three daughters, Elinor, Marianne and Margaret, are forced to leave their family home and move to a small cottage in Devon. There, Marianne meets and falls in love with the charismatic Mr Willoughby but she is left distraught by his inconsistent behaviour. And whilst consoling her younger sister, Elinor is forced to confront her own feelings towards Edward Ferrars, an old family friend (knihydobrovsky.cz)