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Down and Out in Paris and London
'You can live on a shilling a day in Paris if you know how. But it is a complicated business'
As a struggling writer in his twenties, Orwell lived as a down-and-out among the poorest members of society. In this, his early memoir, Orwell recalls with vivid clarity his time working as a penniless dishwasher in Paris, pawning clothes to buy a day's worth of bread and wine, sleeping in bug-infested bunks, trading survival skills and cigarette butts with fellow tramps, and trudging between London's workhouse spikes for a few hours' sleep and tea.
With all of the sensitivity and compassion that Orwell is known and loved for, he exposed the hardships of poverty and gave readers an unprecedented look at life lived on the fringes of society.
Short Stories in French for Beginners
An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners.
"I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers
Short Stories in French for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when reading.
What does this book give you?
* Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary
* Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently
* Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability
* Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!'
* Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way
Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including
* A glossary for bolded words in each text
* Full plot summary
* A bilingual word list
* Comprehension questions after each chapter.
As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in French for Beginners will make learning French easy and enjoyable.
The House in the Cerulean Sea
An enchanting story, masterfully told, The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune is about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place - and realizing that family could be yours.
'I loved it. It is like being wrapped up in a big gay blanket. Simply perfect' - V. E. Schwab, author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
He expected nothing. But they gave him everything . . .
Linus Baker leads a quiet life. At forty, he has a tiny house with a devious cat and his beloved records for company. And at the Department in Charge of Magical Youth, he's spent many dull years monitoring their orphanages.
Then one day, Linus is summoned by Extremely Upper Management and given a highly classified assignment. He must travel to an orphanage where six dangerous children reside, including the Antichrist. There, Linus must somehow determine if they could bring on the end of days. But their guardian, charming and enigmatic Arthur Parnassus, will do anything to protect his wards. As Arthur and Linus grow ever closer, Linus must choose between duty and his dreams.
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune is an uplifting, heart-warming fantasy tale that's become a New York Times, USA Today and Washington Post bestseller.
'Likely to cause heart-swelling' - Washington Post
Lessons in Chemistry
Your ability to change everything - including yourself - starts here
Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing.
But it's the early 1960s and her all-male team at Hastings Research Institute take a very unscientific view of equality. Forced to resign, she reluctantly signs on as the host of a cooking show, Supper at Six. But her revolutionary approach to cooking, fuelled by scientific and rational commentary, grabs the attention of a nation.
Soon, a legion of overlooked housewives find themselves daring to change the status quo. One molecule at a time.
A Book of the Year for: Guardian, Times, Sunday Times, Good Housekeeping, Woman & Home, Stylist, TLS, Oprah Daily, Newsweek, Mail on Sunday, New York Times, India Knight, Hay Festival, Amazon and many others
Az én hibám
Nicholas Leisternek lehetetlen ellenállni. Kék szem, éjfekete haj, magas termet... minden stimmel, kivéve, hogy ő Noah új mostohatestvére, és megtestesíti mindazt, amitől a lány egész életében menekült. És lassanként az is kiderül, hogy kettős életet él, és súlyos titkot rejteget milliomos apja elől...
Eyeless in Gaza (EN)
Audiobook Eyeless in Gaza - Bringing Philosophy to Life #21, written by Albert A. Anderson. In this podcast episode, Albert A. Anderson grapples with the moral complexities of the Israel-Hamas conflict, asking fundamental questions about the justification for deadly force and the role of social justice. Delving into philosophical analyses, the episode challenges conventional notions of justice, examining historical perspectives from Leviticus to Plato and drawing parallels to modern-day conflicts.
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5,99 €
Ender száműzetésben
Orson Scott Card Végjáték-sorozata méltán a science-fiction irodalom legsikeresebb regényciklusa. Az Ender száműzetésben című kötet a Végjáték és a Holtak szószólója közti időszakban játszódik, amikor is Ender megnyeri a hangyháborút, majd elhagyja a Földet. Nem kíván bátyja – a Hegemón – bábja lenni, ezért ez félig önként vállalt száműzetés indítja el a csillagok közé. Így találkozik azzal a bolygóval, amit a Hangykirálynő készített elő számára. Card végre zseniális írói képességeivel felfedi az olvasók előtt azt az eddig nem ismert történetet, hogy miként is lett a 12 éves Andrew „Ender” Wigginből az a felnőtt, aki újra átformálja majd az ember lakta civilizációt. A könyv izgalmas átvezető a Végjáték-univerzum második része előtt, de nem szükséges ennek a sorozatnak a teljes ismerete ahhoz, hogy a könyv cselekményeit egészében élvezni tudjuk.
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5,61 €
Rest in Peace (EN)
Audiobook Rest in Peace - Bringing Philosophy to Life 20, written by Albert A. Anderson. How can we address existential threats like nuclear war and environmental crises? Join Albert A. Anderson in this insightful podcast episode as he channels Immanuel Kant's philosophical wisdom to propose unconventional solutions to international politics and conflict. This episode delves into the significance of Kant's ideas for creating a global peace alliance, sparking discussions on redefining our global order.
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5,99 €
Someday in Paris (EN)
Audiobook Someday in Paris written by Olivia Lara. Soulmates do exist. But will they find their way to each other? The year is 1954. In a small French museum, two people's lives are about to change forever. On a wintery night in December, fifteen-year old Zara meets Leon for the first time. As the power cuts out in the museum, Leon and Zara spend an hour in complete darkness, discussing their love for art, Monet and Paris.
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22,99 €
Love Climbs In (EN)
Audiobook Love Climbs In written by Barbara Cartland. The impetuous and dashing Marquis of Troon is to marry the disreputable Lady Dilys Powick against the advice of his closest friends. In celebration he arranges a steeplechase event full of prizes, but one of the guests suddenly dies from a heart attack. The Marquis is shocked to hear that he has been named in the will as the guardian of the guest’s daughter! Throw in a kidnapping, crime and a dangerous trip to London, and you will be gripped by this story.
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10,99 €
Death in the Cloisters (EN)
Audiobook Death in the Cloisters, written by Valentina Morelli. The heavenly peace of the monastery of Santa Caterina is under threat: construction work in the old walls is making quiet comtemplation almost impossible. There’s something a little peculiar about the new nun, Sister Donna, too. Before Sister Isabella can get to the heart of Sister Donna’s oddities, she’s found dead in the cloisters.
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10,99 €
Alice In Chains - Essential Alice In Chains 2CD
Tracklist:
CD1:
01. We Die Young
02. Man In The Box
03. Sea Of Sorrow
04. Love Hate Love
05. Am I Inside
06. Brother
07. Got Me Wrong
08. Right Turn
09. Rain When I Die
10. Them Bones
11. Angry Chair
12. Dam That River
13. Dirt
14. God Smack
15. Hate To Feel
16. Rooster
CD2:
01. No Excuses
02. I Stay Away
03. What The Hell Have I [remix]
04. Little Bitter, A [remix]
05. Grind
06. Heaven Beside You
07. Again
08. Over Now [acoustic]
09. Nutshell [acoustic]
10. Get Born Again
11. Died
12. Would
Short Stories in English for Beginners
An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners.
"I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers
Short Stories in English for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when reading.
What does this book give you?
· Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making learning fun, while you gain a wide range of new vocabulary
· Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently
· Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability
· Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!'
· Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way
Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories will entertain you, while at the same time allowing you to benefit from an improved range of vocabulary and a better grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in English for Beginners will make learning English easy and enjoyable.
Alice´s Adventures in Wonderland B1-B2 (Alenka v říši divů) - Zrcadlová četba
Alenka v říši divů je román z roku 1865 od anglického autora Lewise Carrolla. Vypráví o mladé dívce Alence, která králičí norou propadne do rozmarného podzemního světa obývaného prapodivnými a okouzlujícími bytostmi. Pojďte se seznámit s kočkou Šklíbou, Bílým králíkem nebo děsivou Srdcovou královnou či Kloboučníkem. Alenka je možná tou nejoblíbenější ženskou postavou anglické literatury a její příběh zůstává uznávanou klasikou už po generace.
In Her Shoes (EN)
Audiobook In Her Shoes, written by Erin Darcy. In early 2018, Erin Darcy created an online art project, In Her Shoes – Women of the Eighth, to safely and anonymously share private stories of the real and devastating impact of the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution of Ireland. In the five months leading up to the referendum on abortion, the project asked a simple question of undecided voters: put yourself in her shoes.
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13,99 €
Lovers in Lisbon (EN)
Audiobook Lovers in Lisbon, written by Barbara Cartland. Beautiful and penniless Felicita Galvao is destitue and all alone in the world when the Duchesse de Monreuil finds her desperately trying to sell her needlework at The Grand Hotel in Lisbon. Felicita reminds the Duchesse of herself as a young woman and the time she met the love of her life Juan, Marques de Oliveira Vasconles.
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10,99 €
Love In Old Age (EN)
Audiobook Love In Old Age, written by Hunter Davies. The Isle of Wight: in the summers of the 1800s, Queen Victoria holidayed here. At music festivals in the summer of love, hundreds of thousands of people got stoned here. And, in the summer of 2020, Hunter and Claire escaped locked-down North London for a week's holiday here. They fell in love with its sleepy charm – and ended up buying a Grade 2-listed home in the elegant Victorian seaside resort of Ryde.
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13,99 €
Shot in the Dark (EN)
Audiobook Shot in the Dark written by Anna Britton. Run. When the body of seventeen-year-old student Melanie Pirt is found, DS Gabe Martin is more than ready to take the lead on her first murder case. Determined to prove herself to the cold and mysterious DI Juliet Stern, Gabe can’t afford any distractions – especially not ones that wake her in the night, reminding her of a past she’d rather forget.
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16,99 €