Secondary level 3: vanity fair - book (do vyprodání zásob) - william m. thackeray

Follow the fortunes of Becky Sharp, one of English literatures most colourful heroines, as she uses her wit, charm and ruthless ambition in an attempt to forge a place for herself in high society. With Fact Files on William Thackeray, the Napoleonic Wars, and Young Men in Regency England. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Follow the fortunes of Becky Sharp, one of English literatures most colourful heroines, as she uses her wit, charm and ruthless ambition in an attempt to forge a place for herself in high society. With Fact Files on William Thackeray, the Napoleonic Wars, and Young Men in Regency England. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The survivors of the Oceanic Flight 815 crash are finding life on the island difficult and dangerous. And every day there are new mysteries What is inside the strange hatch in the forest? Who are The Others and why did they take Claire? And will Michael ever manage to build his boat and bring rescuers to the island? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Based on a remarkable documentary film, Black Gold tells the story of one mans mission to save his 74,000 Ethiopian coffee farmers from Western exploitation. It exposes the truth behind every cappuccino we drink and asks is it right that the producers of our coffee often cant afford clean water or an education for their children? (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)

Its Camerons first day at Kings School in Kent and he hates it. The incrowd tease him because hes Scottish and he misses his old friends. But when the incrowd discover Camerons talent for football, everything changes and Cameron has some tough decisions to make. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Brilliant anti-heroine Becky Sharp will do anything to climb to society's loftiest heights and couldn't be more different from her rich, sweet-natured schoolmate, Amelia Sedley. Their parallel lives are marked by love, lust, marriage, fortune and loss, in all their different guises, as they navigate the corrupt circus of upper-class Regency England. Hailed as a literary masterpiece upon first publication, William Makepeace Thackeray's Vanity Fair has never waned in popularity and remains a highly entertaining satire of early nineteenth-century high society. This gorgeous edition includes an afterword by the prizewinning author and critic, Henry Hitchings. 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)

Follow the fortunes of Becky Sharp, one of English literature’s most colourful heroines, as she uses her wit, charm and ruthless ambition in an attempt to forge a place for herself in high society. With Fact Files on William Thackeray, the Napoleonic Wars, and Young Men in Regency England (patro.cz)

Poutavé zjednodušené čtení pro současné teenagery. Zpracováno formou zrcadlového textu. Úroveň 2 PreIntermediateIntermediate cca 1000 slov. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Our story begins just outside Miss Pinkertons Academy for Young Ladies at Chiswick Mall in London. A large family carriage is waiting for two young ladies, Amelia Sedley and Becky Sharp. Vanity Fair was written 200 years ago, but it is a thoroughly modern story that provides us with universal truths about what it means to be human, in all its splendour and with all its imperfections. It is a story full of memorable characters who accompany you on a fascinating journey through the first part of the nineteenth century. (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)

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)

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. Romeo and Juliet is one of Shakespeares most popular plays adapted into contemporary English for students of English as a Foreign Language and interspersed with stills from the 2013 movie. (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)

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)

In 1985, top mountaineers Joe Simpson and his friend Simon Yates went climbing in the Peruvian Andes. After a series of accidents, Simon was forced to cut the rope which held him and Joe together. At the time, Simon believed that he was sending his friend to his death (knihydobrovsky.cz)

When Mr Schuester asks the Glee kids to help at a music camp in the summer holidays, all of them, except Rachel, agree to join. Rachel doesnt have time to help children she needs to work on becoming a star! But what happens when her dream comes true? Are Rachels own talents really more important than Glee Club? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Chanel is one of the worlds most famous fashion houses, known for its classic, elegant designs. This reader tells the story of the rise of the House of Chanel and its influence on contemporary fashion around the world. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Twelve Years a Slave is the extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup, a free black man living in New York State who, in 1841, was kidnapped and sold into slavery. This simplified version condenses Northups memoirs for students of English and is interspersed with stills from the 2013 Oscar award winning film. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Design is not just what it looks and feels like. Its how it works. In 1976, Steve jobs and his friend Steve Wozniak started a computer company called Apple in a garage in California. Today, Apple is one of the worlds largest companies, famous for its innovative products and beautiful designs. Hundreds of millions of people around the world use the technology that Steve Jobs helped to create. (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)

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)

Método dirigido a estudiantes entre 11 y 14 ańos. Compańeros 3 corresponde al nivel B1.1 del MCER. Consta de 9 unidades y cada una tiene 10 páginas organizadas en torno a Vocabulario presentación del vocabulario. Gramática introducción de estructuras gramaticales. Comunicación modelos de conversaciones contextualizadas y realización de una tarea al final de la sección Destrezas actividades de uso de la lengua (comprensión y expresión) Cultura textos y actividades variadas sobre aspectos culturales y socioculturales del mundo hispano. Reflexión y autoevaluación repaso de los contenidos aprendidos en la unidad. Cada tres unidades se incluye un proyecto, imprescindible para revisar e integrar todo lo aprendido en las unidades previas. Desarrolla sus estrategias y fomenta el aprendizaje cooperativo y la autonomía de aprendizaje. Juntoa él aparece una lista de descriptores extraídos del Portfolio con el fin de ayudar a los profesores y alumnos en el seguimiento y autoevaluación de su proceso de aprendizaje. Al final se incluye un resumen gramatical y un apartado de verbos conjugados. El libro del alumno va acompańado de dos CD que incluyen los audios de las actividades, tanto del libro del alumno como del cuaderno de ejercicios. (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)

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)

El manual consta de 12 unidades. Cada una presenta Tres apartados de contenidos lingüísticos gramática, el vocabulario y la pronunciación Un apartado de autoevaluación. Un apartado sobre civilización espańola e hispanoamericana. Además se incluye un modelo de examen para el nivel inicial del DELE , una referencia gramatical y léxico útil, una tabla de verbos y las transcripciones del CD, que no está incluido en este libro. (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)

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)

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)

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)

Compańeros 3 Cuaderno de ejercicios es un elemento de apoyo que forma parte del método de espańol Compańeros 3, dirigido a estudiantes entre 11 y 14 ańos y que corresponde al nivel B.1 del MCER. Este cuaderno consta de 9 unidades, en las que se trabajan el vocabulario y la gramática que aparecen en esa misma unidad del libro del alumno. También se proponen actividades de comunicación en las que el alumno tiene que rellenar huecos, completar tablas, dibujar, preguntar, responder al compańero, etc. Todas las unidades tienen un apartado denominado Destrezas en el que se trabajan la comprensión lectora, la expresión escrita y la comprensión oral. Al final del cuaderno están las transcripciones de todos los textos de las grabaciones que aparecen en el mismo. Las actividades orales del cuaderno de ejercicios se incluyen en los dos CD que acompańan al libro del alumno. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Libro del alumno. Incluye un CD con todas las audiciones del libro. El manual consta de 12 unidades. Cada una presenta Tres apartados de contenidos lingüísticos gramática, el vocabulario y la pronunciación Un apartado de autoevaluación. Un apartado sobre civilización espańola e hispanoamericana. Además se incluye un modelo de examen para el nivel inicial del DELE, una referencia gramatical y léxico útil, una tabla de verbos y las transcripciones del CD. (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)

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)

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)

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)

Kaori is a 13 year old schoolgirl living on the lizardinfested island of Lucertola. She spends most of her time daydreaming about her classmate, Jeff. When Jeff goes missing, Kaori realises that only she has the power to find him. Kaoris search uncovers the darker side of the island she calls home and forces her to confront the evil forces that control it. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Jennifer Wilson is the latest victim in a growing number of suicides and only one person can help the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes. As Sherlock launches an investigation, he becomes caught up in one of the most dangerous cases of his career. A contemporary retelling of ConanDoyles classic story adapted from the awardwinning BBC series, Sherlock. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

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)

When RJ, a mischievous raccoon finds himself in a sticky situation with Vincent, a hibernating black bear, he tricks the animals of the forest into helping him find food over the hedge. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

When tenyearold Mary Lennoxs parents die in India, she goes to live in her uncles sad house in England... Published in 1911, this novel is considered a classic of childrens literature. The book also contains files on Victorian games and toys, as well as on British wildlife. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Nelson Mandela was the most important South African of the last one hundred years. This is a fascinating and informative biography charting Mandelas long fight against apartheid before becoming President of South Africa in 1994. REVISED AND UPDATED. (knihydobrovsky.cz)