Since his first public appearance in the late 1590s, Shylock has been synonymous with antisemitism. Many of his bon mots remain common currency among Jew-haters; among them 3000 ducats and the immortal pound of flesh. But Shakespeare, being Shakespeare, was incapable of inventing anyone so
Train wrecks, fires, and explosions sabotage the Southern Pacific Railroad's new express line. The railroad hires the Van Dorn Detective Agency, who send their best man, Isaac Bell. He discovers that a saboteur calling himself the Wrecker is attacking the Southern Pacific with accomplices recruited
From the best ways to test a witch to making a mummy in eight simple steps, and with fascinating facts about botched beheadings, greedy royals and the plague, Hung, Drawn and Quartered looks at the most gruesome facts from the
Kurt Austin races to Antarctica to stop a chilling plot that imperils the entire planet in the latest novel from the #1 New York Times-bestselling Grand Master of Adventure. In the early days of World War II, the infamous German Luftwaffe embark upon an expedition to Antarctica, hoping to set up a
'Rich in plot twists, byzantine intrigues and hidden secrets, Imajica is a Chinese puzzle box constructed on a universal scale...Barker has an unparalleled talent for envisioning other worlds.' -- Washington Post Book WorldFrom master storyteller Clive Barker comes an epic tale of myth, magic, and
The classic tale of supernatural obsession from the critically acclaimed master of darkness--and the inspiration for the cult classic film HellraiserFrom his scores of short stories, bestselling novels, and major motion pictures, no one comes close to the vivid imagination and unique terrors
A fabulous journey through the mind of the master of dark imaginative fiction, Clive
In a Norwegian glacier during World War Two a Nazi officer makes an extraordinary discovery - the most legendary ship of all time... Sixty years later Juan Cabrillo and the crew of the Oregon - a top secret state of the art military vessel disguised as a heap of junk - reap the terrible rewards of
There's no denying it - you're OLD, but that comes with a lot of perks. You can get away with saying the most outrageous things. You can dress however you damn well please. And after learning from all your mistakes, you're now as wise as you are wizened. It's your time to recline, and this
Sabotage, conspiracy and piracy in the air, and below the waves, finds Dirk Pitt plunged into his most dangerous adventure yet. When the luxury cruise lined Emerald Dolphin - powered by a revolutionary new propulsion system - becomes a raging inferno and sinks
This book helps people come to terms with redundancy and turn it into a positive opportunity to do something
When an archaeologist excavating a top secret historical site realizes the magnitude of his discovery he requests help from treasure hunters Sam and Remi Fargo. And in rushing to join him, the husband and wife team are thrown into their most daring quest to
The discovery of a radioactive meteorite in Greenland sends Juan Cabrillo and the crew of his hi-tech ship Oregon - in Iceland to seize a nuclear weapon from terrorists - on a second rescue mission: to retrieve the dangerous stellar object before someone unlocks the terrible properties it
Lesson-by-lesson revision and practice for students - the Workbook includes grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation activities for every lesson
A new edition of the best-selling English File, improved throughout with brand new digital components to use inside and outside the classroom. English File Third edition – the best way to get your students talking. The English File concept remains the same – fun, enjoyable lessons which get
Buddhism: A Complete Introduction is a comprehensive and easy-to-use introduction, designed to give you everything you need to succeed, all in one place. Written by a leading expert, this book will help you if you are studying for an important exam or essay, or if you simply want to improve your
Ten years after the publication of the highly acclaimed, award-winning Cote D'Or: A Celebration of the Great Wines of Burgundy, the 'Bible of Burgundy,' Clive Coates now offers this thoroughly revised and updated sequel. This long-awaited work details all the major vintages from 2006 back to 1959
Offers a match to the 2008 Edexcel GCE specification and has been designed to promote independent learning. This book contains topical and relevant content, reflecting young people's interests and the Edexcel GCE
Discover everything you need to know about soccer with this fully revised and updated edition of The Soccer Encyclopedia. This in-depth book is the ultimate guide to soccer around the world. It's packed with pictures and profiles of the world's most skilful players--old and new--from Luka Modric
Published 2019.English File Third Edition provides a comprehensive package of completely new lessons, and up to date texts. A proven balance of grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and skills gives students the language they need and fresh lively lessons and engaging topics make classes enjoyable,
A new edition of the best-selling English File, improved throughout with brand new digital components to use inside and outside the classroom. English File Third edition – the best way to get your students talking. The English File concept remains the same – fun, enjoyable lessons which get
Adventurers and treasure hunters Sam and Remi Fargo are on a wild-goose chase. Up to their waists in the Great Pocomoke Swamp in Maryland, they're hunting for lost gold. What they find instead is a small Second World War German U-boat. Inside the submarine they find a body - and a puzzling,
The discovery of a body frozen for ninety years in a glacier high in the French Alps seems of unlikely concern to Kurt Austin and the NUMA Special Projects team. But when those on site are trapped in alpine tunnels flooding with glacial meltwater, Austin can hardly ignore a cry for help. And this
In 1943 a submarine returning from a secret mission is attacked, its vital cargo believed lost... Three quarters of a century later, NUMA director Dirk Pitt is asked to help locate a missing person: the scientist responsible for the design of the revolutionary Poseidon's Arrow
Expo: AQA GCSE Higher Student Book has been written to prepare more able students for the latest AQA GCSE specification. With a strong focus on controlled assessment and exam preparation throughout the course, students can confidently aim for grades A*-C. Graded examples and examiner tips in Grade
Renowned critic, bestselling author and award-winning poet Clive James offers an exploration and celebration of one of his favourite writers, Philip
The tenth action-packed thriller in the Dirk Pitt series, where the adventurer must foil the deadly conspiracy of a group of Japanese nationalist
At Tamerlane Hall, Evelyn finds a horde of children: the gentle Glens, the plaintive Howliboos, and above all, the uninhibited Savages. They are controlled - or not - by a host of parents, supernumerary Uncles and Aunts, Nannies and nurserymaids. Evelyn survives the Christmas festivities - just -
Studio 3 is split into parallel differentiated Pupil Books - Rouge Pupil Books stretch learning and contain more self-directed
The horror story your students have been asking you for! The only children's story by the master of
Expo: OCR GCSE Higher Student Book has been written to prepare more able students for the latest OCR GCSE specification. With a strong focus on controlled assessment and exam preparation throughout the course, students can confidently aim for grades A*-C. Graded examples and examiner tips in Grade
When a confrontation between a radical environmental group and a Danish cruiser off the Faroe Islands sinks a ship, trapping her crew beneath the waves, Kurt Austin of NUMA is immediately called to the
The Collected Poems of one of the greatest writers of our age, with an introduction by the
A fabulous journey through the mind of the master of dark imaginative fiction, Clive
When a brilliant battleship gun engineer commits suicide, his disbelieving family turn to legendary Van Dorn Detective Agency. Quickly on the case, Isaac Bell establishes that the clues point not to suicide, but murder. So when further deaths connected to a top-secret project follow, Bell realizes
The perfect gift to help ease a new retiree into this new stage of their life The future is ours - let's enjoy it! After all those years of routine you're suddenly free. No more being bossed about - well, apart from by your other half, of course. And no more wage slavery - er, no more wages! This
11th edition of this popular, bright and quirky annual soccer records book. Crammed with records, facts, stats and amazing feats from the world's greatest game, The Vision Book of Football Records 2020 is the perfect Christmas present for football fans of all ages. It includes an entry on every
Rescuing an oil survey team from a freak wave on Russia's Lake Baikal is all in a day's work for adventurers Dirk Pitt and partner Al Giordino. Yet when their ship is sabotaged and the survey team vanishes, Pitt is forced to get to the bottom of a mystery with far-reaching consequences. Soon he's
Filled with Clive James's typical wit, warmth, erudition and enthusiasm, this is a brilliant and original tribute to one of his great literary loves, Marcel Proust's A la recherche du temps
An absorbing celebration of the ecology, biology, geology and cultural history of one of Britain's most important and vulnerable landscapes. Heathlands are so much more than simply purple carpets of heather. This latest addition to the British Wildlife Collection celebrates the diversity and
Studio 2 is split into parallel differentiated Pupil Books -- Vert Pupil Books support with practice and consolidation through a wider variety of activity
Kansas, 1905. On a new well out on the plains an assassin's bullet kills oilman Spike Hopewell. Minutes later an explosion rips apart his refinery. Death and destruction - just another bad day at the well? Except Isaac Bell of the Van Dorn Detective Agency witnessed
In the last book he completed before he died, Clive James offers a personal guide to the poems he found it impossible to
This book does not set out once more to raise the alarm to encourage us to take radical measures to head off climate chaos. There have been any number of books and reports in recent years explaining just how dire the future looks and how little time we have left to act. This book is about why we
Debunk misconceptions and find out the truth about the body in Myth Busters: Body
Looking at the causes and manifestations of the extreme damage waste causes to our planet and the solar system, and exploring possible
All the facts and features around robots any tech fan could
Developed to follow on from the increasingly popular Expo for Key Stage 3, this motivating course offers seamless progression from Year 9 for optimal results at GCSE. This book is fully differentiated for higher level. Exam practice activities in the Student Book containing practice and revision
A new edition of the best-selling English File, improved throughout with brand new digital components to use inside and outside the classroom. English File Third edition – the best way to get your students talking. The English File concept remains the same – fun, enjoyable lessons which get
Just what is it like living on board the International Space Station? Well, now you can find out in this fascinating book ... illustrations have a really key role ... they are technically accurate and provide true representations of the mechanics, modules and equipment on board the ISS. (Parents In
Studies the relationship between the environment and human history. This book examines world civilizations from Sumeria to ancient Egypt, from Easter Island to the Roman Empire and it argues that human beings have repeatedly built societies that have grown and prospered by exploiting the Earth's
From the acclaimed author of The Troop--a book that is 'utterly terrifying' (Clive Barker). 'Fans of unflinching bleakness and all-out horror will love this novel....Each new shock is freshly disturbing' (Publishers Weekly, starred review). A strange plague called the 'Gets is decimating humanity
This book contains eighteen original essays by leading Joyce scholars on the eighteen separate chapters of Ulysses. It attempts to explore the richness of Joyce's extraordinary novel more fully than could be done by any single scholar. Joyce's habit of using, when writing each chapter in Ulysses,
The Anthropocene, in which humankind has become a geological force, is a major scientific proposal; but it also means that the conceptions of the natural and social worlds on which sociology, political science, history, law, economics and philosophy rest are called into question.The Anthropocene
Expertly structured Student Book for AQA GCSE French (foundation tier) for first teaching from 2016. Designed to help learners use language independently and to the best of their ability, with fresh and engaging content from the target language
The Newnes Know It All Series takes the best of what our authors have written to create hard-working desk references that will be an engineer's first port of call for key information, design techniques and rules of thumb. Guaranteed not to gather dust on a shelf Electrical engineers need to master
Meet Clive - and his imagination! Clive loves all kinds of art. He likes looking at it, making it and sharing it with his friends. A gentle, affectionate book, celebrating diversity and challenging gender
Renowned critic and poet Clive James presents the crowning achievement of his career: a monumental translation of Dante's The Divine Comedy. Shortlisted for the Costa Poetry Award
Debunk misconceptions and find out the truth about animals in Myth Busters: Animal
The Bakerloo is the dull brown line on London's iconic tube map. It doesn't have the multiple branches of the Northern or District Lines, the loops of the Piccadilly or the Central, or the puzzling shape of the non-circular Circle. But its nondescript appearance belies a history encompassing fraud
- Each of the 12 houses will be featured in national and international press to announce the book - In the UK, the media includes Tatler, House & Garden, Country Life, The English Home, and Telegraph Luxury Online - In the US, the media includes Town & Country, Architectural Digest Online, The AD
It is 1920. Prohibition and bootlegging are in full swing. When Joseph Van Dorn is shot and nearly killed while in pursuit of a rum-running vessel, his friend and employee, Isaac Bell, swears to him that he will hunt down the lawbreakers. But Bell doesn't know what he is getting
For almost forty-five years following the end of the Second World War, the world held its breath as the spectre loomed of an even more terrible and devastating conflict. The wartime alliance that had won the war had split into two powerful opposing blocs, with the western powers headed by the
Covering the essential basic science and principles of pharmacology using concise text and diagrams, Dale's Pharmacology Condensed, 3rd Edition, presents the key facts and concepts that are key to understanding how drugs work and their underlying pathophysiological processes. Each chapter provides
Clive Dimmock and Allan Walker′s books is a valuable addition to the overcrowded literature on leadership. This is a useful and important book because citizenship, globalization and the tensions with nationality should be the concern of all who lead any school; even monofaith, monoethic and
Nabati poetry is the traditional poetry of the Arab tribes of Arabia and neighboring areas. Though composed in an artistic variant of ordinary Bedouin speech, historically this poetry is the descendant of the pre-Islamic Classical Arabic poetry of antiquity, and its modern exponents still compose
December, 1941. Four brothers investigate the secrets of a treasure pit on a small island in the Pacific. But a sudden death and the coming war allow its secrets to lie forgotten... Present day. Juan Cabrillo and the Oregon team have been sent to locate the remains of a crashed NASA satellite in
Jazyková úroveň: Beginner, Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate, Advanced Jedná se o učebnici. Popis řady: Učebnice, učebnice rozdělená na půl v balíčku vázaná i s pracovním sešitem a CR-ROMem (tzv. Multipack), pracovní sešit s audio a CD-ROM (s klíčem
Since it was first published in 1958, Trounce's Clinical Pharmacology has been the go-to resource for health professionals who prescribe as well as administer medications. Now in its nineteenth edition, the text has been fully updated to reflect the breadth and complexity of modern practice. The
Only Juan Cabrillo and the crew of the Oregon stand between two warring moguls and global havoc in this thrilling suspense novel in Clive Cussler's #1 New York Times bestselling series. Nearly two thousand years ago, an Eastern emperor charged a small group with safeguarding secrets powerful enough
The Edexcel GCSE French Higher Student Book is appropriate for students on both the modular GCSE course certificated in 2012 and 2013, and the linear GCSE course certificated from 2014. Packed with interesting content and activities including controlled assessment pages to help your students
The books develop pupils' use and understanding of French by providing straightforward explanations of the way the language works, alongside motivating, stepped activities. Clear grammatical objectives are made explicit to the pupils at the beginning of each unit. The books provide a stimulating
Clive James returns with another collection of deeply moving and life-affirming poems, following his critically acclaimed, bestselling book Sentenced to
What will Clive be today? Follow Clive and his friends as they explore the many things a nurse does in a day. Role-play is crucial to a child's positive development, boosting language and social skills, and building self-confidence. This humorous and caring interaction of an inclusive group of
Baffin Island, North-Western Canada: Husband-and-wife team Sami and Remi Fargo are on an environmental expedition to the Arctic, when to their astonishment they discover a Viking ship in the ice, perfectly preserved-and filled with pre-Columbian artefacts from Mexico. It's a combination history
In the clear blue waters of the Solomon Islands the ruins of an ancient city have lain undisturbed for hundreds of years - until now. Guarded by an ancient curse Legend - even recent history - tells of a terrible fate befalling anyone foolish enough to venture near. Visitors do not return alive. Or
Despite its position at the heart of Europe and its quintessentially European nature, Switzerland's history is often overlooked within the English-speaking world. This comprehensive and engaging history of Switzerland traces the historical and cultural development of this fascinating but neglected
Dirk Pitt is on hand at a Colorado archaeological site where an ancient and mysterious artefact has been found - one that is perhaps linked to other strange objects turning up across the globe. And soon Pitt's skills and ingenuity are desperately needed to rescue the team after a suspicious
In his entertaining and informative new book, Sir Clive Woodward analyses the events of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, offering his unique perspective on the performance of players and coaches, from Owen Farrell and Kieran Read, to Eddie Jones and Steve Hansen. HOW TO WIN: Rugby and Leadership from
The perfect kids' guide to being a
The Academy celebrates the architect John Simpson's newly finished building for the School of Architecture at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana: the Walsh Family Hall. The language of John Simpson's architecture, which derives from the fifth century BC, has been daringly applied to new uses and
After losing their contract with the US government because of a daring raid too far, Cabrillo and his crew of mercenaries with a conscience are earning money the hard way: doing dirty, dangerous little jobs in the world's trouble spots. Now they've accepted a mission deep to find a missing
This entertaining and readable book provides a solid, comprehensive introduction to contemporary electronics. It's not a 'how-to-do' electronics book, but rather an in-depth explanation of how today's integrated circuits work, how they are designed and manufactured, and how they are put together
Nearby, a Japanese cargo ship blows up without warning. Racing to help, Kurt Austin and the NUMA team are beaten to the scene by heavily armed pirates. But when the ruthless gang's own boat explodes as they're making their escape, the men from NUMA are suddenly plunged from a disaster into a
In the ninth gripping thriller in the world famous Dirk Pitt series, the adventurer finds himself in a deadly battle against the darkest forces of international
No one anticipated quite how thoroughly the Ford Mustang would catch the imagination of the American public. The Mustang was marketed as the all-American classic and introduced what became known as the 'Pony Car' - an affordable, compact, highly styled car with a sporty or performance-oriented
C.S. Lewis sets out to persuade his audience of the importance and relevance of universal values such as courage and honor in contemporary society. Both astonishing and prophetic, this is one of the most debated of Lewis's extraordinary books. In this graceful work, C.S. Lewis reflects on society
A beautiful paperback edition of The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, book five in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. This edition is complete with cover and interior art by the original illustrator of Narnia, Pauline Baynes.A king and some unexpected companions embark on a voyage
English File's unique, lively and enjoyable lessons are renowned for getting students talking. In fact, 90% of English File teachers we surveyed in our impact study found that the course improves students' speaking
Renowned critic, bestselling author and award-winning poet Clive James offers an exploration and celebration of one of his favourite writers, Philip
A one-stop shop for anyone undertaking educational research for the first time, this text focuses on the development and application of key skills necessary for successful research. Packed with useful exercises, checklists and case studies, this book will allow the reader to apply their skills
From acclaimed tech writer Clive Thompson, a brilliant and immersive study of one the most powerful tribes in the world today, computer programmers - where they come from, how they think, what makes for greatness in their world, and what should give us
WINNER OF THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARD BEST BOOK WITH FACTS 2019! A vibrant exploration of the stories behind different colours, and the roles they've played throughout history. Each double-page spread looks at a different shade, accompanied by vivid, imaginative
Quirky illustrations with easily digestible information, this book is a compilation of 100 amazing inventions you need to know
Four-skills English course with fun lessons, digital resources, and strong online support - loved by students and teachers at all
Husband-and-wife team Sam and Remi Fargo come up against an old enemy while searching for a treasure that has been lost for centuries in this exciting adventure in the bestselling series by the Clive Cussler, Grand Master of Adventure. Ten years ago, a chance meeting at the Lighthouse Caf in
Respected academic Clive Hamilton realised something big was happening when, in 2016, it was revealed that wealthy Chinese businessmen linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) had become the largest donors to both major Australian political parties. Hamilton began to investigate the Chinese
A master storyteller and unrivaled visionary, Clive Barker has mixed the real and unreal with the horrible and wonderful in more than twenty years of fantastic fiction. The Inhuman Condition is a masterwork of surrealistic terror, recounting tragedy with pragmatism, inspiring panic more than dread
Treasure-hunting husband and wife team Sam and Remi Fargo are in Central America when they come upon a remarkable discovery - the skeleton of a man clutching an ancient sealed pot. Inside the pot is a well-preserved Mayan book, larger than any previously found by