The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is the series of short stories that made the fortunes of the Strand magazine, in which they were first published, and won immense popularity for Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson. The detective is at the height of his... Zobraziť viac
A collection of joyful festive stories that will keep you warm during the cold winter months. On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me... Zobraziť viac
In the years since the violent upheaval caused by the auction of Kuwei Yul-Bo, the merchants of Ketterdam have been under attack. Secret businesses exposed. Ships sunk. Slavers hunted as they once hunted their victims. All the work of a ... Zobraziť viac
The terrible spectacle of the beast, the fog of the moor, the discovery of a body: this classic horror story pits detective against dog, rationalism against the supernatural, good against evil. When Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead ... Zobraziť viac
Marlow, a seaman, tells of a journey up the Congo. His goal is the troubled European and ivory trader Kurtz. Worshipped and feared by invaders as well as natives, Kurtz has become a godlike figure, his presence pervading ... Zobraziť viac
Great Expectations, Dickens's funny, frightening and tender portrayal of the orphan Pip's journey of self-discovery, is one of his best-loved works... Zobraziť viac
It’s an ordinary Thursday morning for Arthur Dent . . . until his house gets demolished. The Earth follows shortly after to make way for a new hyperspace express route, and Arthur’s best friend has just announced that he’s an alien... Zobraziť viac
After a mysterious sea monster damages an ocean liner, the US government assembles a team in New York City to track down the creature and destroy it. French marine biologist Pierre Aronnax receives a last-minute invitation, as does Canadian harpoonis... Zobraziť viac
The most beautiful Czech classic fairy tales, such as “Princess Goldie”, “Cook, Mug, Cook!”, “Mr. Long, Mr. Broad and Mr. Sharpeye”, “The Gingerbread House” or “The Seven Ravens”. Josef Lada (1887 – 1957) was Czech painter, author, illustrator and... Zobraziť viac
We love Pig (we can't help it), but Pig loves Farmer, and he can't help it either. After all, Farmer gives Pig yummy slops and special back scratches, and calls him Sausage and seems to love him more, the fatter he gets... Zobraziť viac
The activities in Dominoes keep students engaged in the stories and help to reinforce their understanding of the key language. They can be completed at home or in class.... Zobraziť viac
Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead just outside his home, Baskerville Hall. Many of the Baskerville family have died mysteriously. People say that they were killed by a gigantic devil-like creature – the Hound of the Baskervilles! Can that be true? ... Zobraziť viac
This series provides a wide variety of reading materials for all learners of English. The books are retold versions of popular classics and contemporary titles as well as specially written stories. Zobraziť viac
Fans of the Divergent series by No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth will be thrilled by Four: A Divergent Collection, a companion volume that includes four pre-Divergent stories told from Tobias Eaton's point of view. Readers first... Zobraziť viac
This sequel to The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy finds Arthur Dent, reluctant space adventurer, joining Zaphod Beeblebrox—two-headed former president of the galaxy... Zobraziť viac
He is more powerful than all the rest of us together. He lives in the City of Emeralds Blown far from her home to the magical Land of Oz, little Dorothy must follow the yellow-brick road to the Emerald City and ask the Great and Terrible Wizard of Oz... Zobraziť viac
Twelve amazing new Christmas stories from the worlds of Roald Dahl. Written by the very best and biggest children's authors... Zobraziť viac
Tuto patrně nejznámější rakouskou povídku s námětem ze života zvířat znají celé generace čtenářů, i díky několikerému zfilmování se stala skutečnou klasikou. Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach vypráví osud loveckého psa, kterého získá revírník Hopp výměnou za... Zobraziť viac
Following the smash-hit sci-fi comedy The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, The Restaurant at the End of the Universe is the second part in Douglas Adams' multi-media phenomenon and cult classic series... Zobraziť viac
DON'T PANIC: collected together in the Hitchhiker's Guide Trilogy are the five titles that comprise Douglas Adams' wildly popular and wholly remarkable comedy science fiction series. The edition comes complete with an unhelpful introduction from the ... Zobraziť viac
