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Harvey Cheyne is the over-indulged son of a millionaire. When he falls overboard from an ocean liner he is rescued by a Portuguese fisherman and, initially against his will, joins the crew of the We're Here for a summer. Through the medium of an exci ting adventure story, Captains Courageous (1897) deals with a boy who like Mowgli in The Jungle Book, is thrown into an entirely alien environment. The superstitious, magical world of the sea and the tough, orderly, physical world of the boat form a backdrop to Harvey's regeneration. Kipling describes the fascination skills of the schooner fishermen who would soon be made redundant by the twentieth century, and makes the ship function as a convincing model for a society engaged in a difficult an d dangerous task. The introduction to this edition examines its place among other maritime novels and among Kipling's own work, and explanatory notes clarify the seafaring terms and historical and geographical references.

This richly illustrated series of retold fairy tales for children aged 5-12 years old will bring an extra dimension to your English teaching.

Enjoy the famous tale of Rapunzel, the girl who lived in a tower in the forest.

Completely updated to include the very latest vocabulary, this third edition of the Concise Oxford-Duden German Dictionary contains coverage of over 150,000 words and phrases, and 250,000 translations, with hundreds of new words in each language. New additions include blogger, flash mob, rate tart, and web spider. This new edition also includes a comprehensive correspondence guide with sample letters, emails, and CVs, a spread on text messaging in German, notes on life and culture in the German-speaking world, and in-text boxed notes on language usage and construction. The design has been transformed, making this dictionary more accessible and easier than ever to use, and an essential tool for those who need an authoritative and concise guide to German and English. The Concise Oxford-Duden German Dictionary is also available as a Curriculum Online accredited CD-ROM: Pop-up Oxford-Duden German Dictionary on CD-ROM (Windows only), ISBN 0-19-860954-X.

The Oxford Beginner's Japanese Dictionary" is a brand new guide to learning Japanese. Designed specifically for English-speaking adult learners who are either learning from scratch or refreshing lost language skills, it offers an easy to use dictionary, extra help with vocabulary, and essential information on living and interacting in the Japanese-speaking world. The dictionary is exceptionally easy to use, because it moves away from the traditional dictionary layout. All main translations are preceded by an equals sign so that they are instantly identifiable, and all parts of the entry are spelt out in full, avoiding confusing jargon and abbreviations. Grammar and usage notes throughout the text warn of possible translation pitfalls, and thousands of example phrases show how the language is used in context. The 30-page Learning and Lifestyle kit gives key information on both the Japanese language, with a list of the words you really need to know, grammar help, and verb tables, and on life in the Japanese-speaking world: background information on lifestyle and culture, tips on etiquette and interaction in the language, and a phrasefinder for use when travelling. "The Oxford Beginner's Japanese Dictionary" is your essential companion to learning Japanese."

Authoritative and up-to-the-minute, this edition of the Oxford Colour French Dictionary Plus has been revised to include the very latest vocabulary, covering over 100,000 words, phrases, and translations. Packed with extra features, the dictionary includes a fascinating A-Z of life and culture in the French-speaking world, handy sample letters and emails, and helpful guidance on grammar and pronunciation, making it the perfect reference for students and holiday-makers alike. In addition, it offers word games to help improve your dictionary skills and your vocabulary, regular and irregular French verb tables, and tips on usage. Colour headwords make the dictionary clear, accessible, and easy to use, and its durable cover means that it's ideal for use at home and school, and while travelling. This edition replaces the previous ISBN: 0-19-864560-0.

New, interactive editions of the best-selling course for adult professional learners.

Family and Friends is a seven-level primary course which offers you an exceptionally strong skills training programme covering language, phonics, and civic education.