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''Woe to the rash mortal who seeks to know that of which he should remain ignorant; and to undertake that which surpasseth his power!''The Caliph Vathek is dissolute and debauched, and hungry for knowledge. When the mysterious Giaour offers him boundless treasure and unrivalled power he is willing to sacrifice his god, the lives of innocent children, and his own soul to satisfy his obsession. Vathek''s extraordinary journey to the subterranean palace of Eblis, and the terrifying fate that there awaits him, is a captivating tale of magic and oriental fantasy, sudden violence and corrupted love, whose mix of moral fable, grotesque comedy, and evocative beauty defies classification. Originally written by Beckford in French at the age of only 21, its dreamlike qualities have influenced writers from Byron to H. P. Lovecraft.This new edition reprints Beckford''s authorized English text of 1816 with its elaborate and entertaining notes. In his new introduction Thomas Keymer examines the novel''s relations to a range of literary genres and cultural contexts. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

''In recent decades, interest in hunger artists has greatly diminished.''Kafka published two collections of short stories in his lifetime, A Country Doctor: Little Tales (1919) and A Hunger Artist: Four Stories (1924). Both collections are included in their entirety in this edition, which also contains other, uncollected stories and a selection of posthumously published works that have become part of the Kafka canon.Enigmatic, satirical, often bleakly humorous, these stories approach human experience at a tangent: a singing mouse, an ape, an inquisitive dog, and a paranoid burrowing creature are among the protagonists, as well as the professional starvation artist. A patient seems to be dying from a metaphysical wound; the war-horse of Alexander the Great steps aside from history and adopts a quiet profession as a lawyer. Fictional meditations on art and artists, and a series of aphorisms that come close to expressing Kafka''s philosophy of life, further explore themes that recur in his major novels. Newly translated, and with an invaluable introduction and notes, Kafka''s short stories are haunting and unforgettable. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Find out what cats get up to at home and when they are out and about exploring.Using the world''s largest known database of writing for and by children, our experts have defined 300 ambitious words to help children succeed at school. We''ve combined these with fully-decodable books that help you match your phonics teaching and practice, while inspiring and engaging your young readers. Specially developed to enhance children''s vocabulary alongside their decoding skills, these books are perfect for sharing.

Blake was one of the finest craftsmen of his time, an artist for whom art and poetry were inextricably linked. He was an indepedent and rebellious thinker, who abhorred pretention and falsity in others. His Songs of Innocence are products of this innocent imagination untainted by worldliness, while the Songs of Experience resulted from his feelings of indignation and pity for the sufferings of mankind. The Songs of Innocence and Experience , containing some of Blake''s finest and best-loved poems, are presented here in the form which best satisfied the high expectations of his poetic and artistic aspirations. The fifty-four plates which Blake originallly etched and coloured by hand are faithfully reproduced with the same delicacy and dimensions as the artist created them.

Two hilarious comic strip stories for children who are beginning to read independently. They might be a bit different from your average superheroes - but can the Superhero Bunny League work together to save the da? omic strip stories offer action-packed adventures and hilarious storylines in a format that will engage even the most reluctant readers. This Read with Oxford Stage 5 book has two comic stories, engaging storylines and humorous colour illustrations. Tips for parents and fun after-reading activities help you to get the most out of the comics.Featuring much-loved characters, great authors, engaging storylines and fun activities, Read with Oxford offers an exciting range of carefully levelled reading books to build your child''s reading confidence.Find practical advice, free eBooks and fun activities to help your child progress on oxfordowl.co.uk. Let''s get them flying!

Engaging fiction and non-fiction fully aligned to each week of Essential Letters and Sounds, allowing children to consolidate their phonic knowledge through reading in context. These fully decodable readers are 100% matched to the phonic progression of Essential Letters and Sounds. Essential Letters and Sounds is a systematic synthetic phonics programme validated by the Department for Education. These readers complement your existing decodable readers from Oxford University Press and can be used alongside them to support the teaching of Essential Letters and Sounds. Green Turtles allows children to apply their phonics learning from Year 1, Autumn 1, Week 2 of Essential Letters and Sounds.

In Sam''s Supersonic Hamster, Sam is just an ordinary boy, but there is nothing ordinary about his hamster. He is a superhero! Can the hamster hero save the day when the fudge factory explode? hucklers is a series of funny novels, short stories, anthologies and comics that make reading a pleasure for 7-11 year olds. There is something for everyone in this varied collection which is packed with fantastic illustrations.Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with children''s reading development also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.The series is written by top children''s authors and edited by award-winning author Jeremy Strong. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.

In Roxanne and the Fairy Godbrother, find out what happens when a fairy godbrother with a broken wand tries to help Roxanne.Chucklers is a series of funny novels, short stories, anthologies and comics that make reading a pleasure for 7-11 year olds. There is something for everyone in this varied collection which is packed with fantastic illustrations.Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with children''s reading development also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.The series is written by top children''s authors and edited by award-winning author Jeremy Strong. The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.

This new edition of Nelson Maths provides a rigorous, whole-school programme for teaching and learning maths from early years through to the end of primary education. Written for learners across the world, this course enables all children to start and sustain a lifelong journey with maths. The Nelson Maths series includes Pupil Books, write-in Workbooks, and Teacher Books. Assessment support, eBooks and parent notes are also available on Oxford Owl. This Teacher''s Books supports Nelson Maths Starter Level Workbook A, Workbook B and Workbook C and helps teachers to plan focused and enjoyable lessons for their early years classrooms. Step-by-step teaching notes are provided, as well as a large range of warm-up games and activities to help children engage with mathematical concepts in practical ways. Learning objectives and key words are highlighted at the start of each unit, and answers for all Workbook activities are provided. Advice on identifying and tackling common misconceptions is also included, making this a comprehensive resource for teaching early years maths.

Egypt, Greece, and Rome is regarded as one of the best general histories of the ancient world, having sold more than 80,000 copies in its first two editions. It is written for the general reader and the student coming to the subject for the first time and provides a reliable and highly accessible point of entry to the period. Beginning with the early Middle Eastern civilizations of Sumer, and continuing right through to the Islamic invasions and the birth of modern Europe after the collapse of the Roman empire, the book ranges beyond political history to cover art and architecture, philosophy, literature, society, and economy. A wide range of maps, illustrations, and photographs complements the text.This third edition has been extensively revised to appeal to the general reader with several chapters completely rewritten and a great deal of new material added, including a new selection of images.

Oxford International Science teaches students the skills they need to become confident scientists. Students discover the joy of learning science through experiments and investigations that stimulate their curiosity. Through an enquiry-based approach, Oxford International Science encourages active collaboration, develops scientific knowledge, skills, and understanding, stimulates curiosity, and promotes a joy of learning. The topics covered ask students big questions and encourage them to make connections to the real world. Workbooks provide write-in materials for classroom activities and practical investigations, and additional support resources and questions suitable for the classroom or home study. Includes answer key, making it easy for students to check their work, self-assess, and correct.

Oxford International Maths teaches students the skills they need to become confident mathematicians. Students discover the joy of learning maths through problem-solving activities that stimulate their curiosity. Through an enquiry-based approach, Oxford International Maths encourages active collaboration, develops problem-solving skills, stimulates curiosity, and promotes a joy of learning. The topics covered ask students big questions and encourage them to make connections to the real world. Workbooks provide additional practice materials for classroom or home study. 'Example-problem pairs' exercises help students understand worked examples step by step, and apply their learning to another similar problem. Extra fluency questions support students with each part of the corresponding Student Book. Includes answer key, making it easy for students to check their work, self-assess, and correct.

Oxford International Maths teaches students the skills they need to become confident mathematicians. Students discover the joy of learning maths through problem-solving activities that stimulate their curiosity. Through an enquiry-based approach, Oxford International Maths encourages active collaboration, develops problem-solving skills, stimulates curiosity, and promotes a joy of learning. The topics covered ask students big questions and encourage them to make connections to the real world. Workbooks provide additional practice materials for classroom or home study. 'Example-problem pairs' exercises help students understand worked examples step by step, and apply their learning to another similar problem. Extra fluency questions support students with each part of the corresponding Student Book. Includes answer key, making it easy for students to check their work, self-assess, and correct.

Bond is the number 1 provider of 11+ practice, helping millions of children pass selective entrance exams. Bond Non-verbal Reasoning Stretch Practice for ages 8-9 years books are designed to challenge the most able children. Covering all the core 11+ question types your child will experience in their actual exam, building their skills and confidence for exam success.

Join Winnie the witch and her cat Wilbur in two fast and furious stories with short chapters. In Whizz-Bang Winnie, Winnie and Wilbur join a motor race on their broomstick, and in Giddy-up, Winnie, Winnie brings her magic to a horse race!Books with short chapters are a great way for children who are reading independently to extend reading stamina and progress to the next step of their reading journey. This Read with Oxford Stage 6 book has two engaging stories with short chapters and humorous colour illustrations. Tips for parents and fun after-reading activities help you to get the most out of the stories. Featuring much-loved characters, great authors, engaging storylines and fun activities, Read with Oxford offers an exciting range of carefully levelled reading books to build your child''s reading confidence. Since Winnie and Wilbur first appeared in 1987 they have been delighting children and adults in homes and schools all over the world and more than 7 million books have been sold.Find practical advice, free eBooks and fun activities to help your child progress on oxfordowl.co.uk. Let''s get them flying!

Bond 10 Minute Tests are perfect for bite-sized practice for all the core non-verbal reasoning question types in the 11+ and other school entrance exams. Features include:• A combination of skills-based tests and 6 mixed tests• Provides essential practice in finding the odd one out, reflections and shapes, sequences and patterns, and solving coded shapes• Answers in a pull-out section that can be easily removed• A puzzles section to keep children engaged whilst reinforcing exam skills• A progress grid at the back of the book to keep track of scores• For children aged 7-8Used in combination with the Bond 11+ Non-verbal Reasoning Handbook (9781382054195), Assessment Papers and other supporting Bond titles, the 10 Minute Tests offer focused practice for the 11+ at home.