Inman leaves the horrors of the American Civil War and begins a long, dangerous journey home to Ada, the woman he loves. Along the way, he witnesses great poverty, cruelty, and violence. Will he ever see Ada again? ... Zobraziť viac
During the Great Depression in the United States, and after the loss of their farm in Oklahoma, the Joad family is faced with a journey of more than one thousand miles to California in search of a better life... Zobraziť viac
With over 60 titles in a variety of genres, including fiction, non-fiction, horror or romance, biographies and big film tie-ins, the 'Penguin Active Reading' series will make learning the English language a pleasurable and rewarding activity. Zobraziť viac
In January 2009, a new American president moved into the White House. But who is Barack Obama? What do we know about his family and his early life? Why did he want to be a politician? And how did he get the top job? This is his story. Zobraziť viac
An artist paints a picture of the young and handsome Dorian Gray. When he sees it, Dorian makes a wish that changes his life. As he grows older, his face stays young and handsome. But the picture changes... Zobraziť viac
The second exciting story from The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series. Precious Ramotswe is now known as Botswana’s first and only lady detective and has many cases... Zobraziť viac
Gulliver travels across the sea from England and has an accident. He arrives in a country of very, very small people. What will they do with him? How will he talk to them? And why are the Big-enders fighting the Little-enders? ... Zobraziť viac
Lorikeet is a sad bird. 'I'm a grey bird. I like colours - red, blue, green and yellow!' He sees colours in the sky. It is a beautiful rainbow! Now, his head is blue and his tail is green. He is a beautiful rainbow bird! Zobraziť viac
This is Nicky’s first visit to New York. He is going to stay with his aunt, but she is not at the airport. Then some older boys on motorbikes play a dangerous game with him. Not long after he arrives, the police are looking for Nicky... Zobraziť viac
Modern Operating Systems, Fourth Edition, is intended for introductory courses in Operating Systems in Computer Science,... Zobraziť viac
By identifying and describing the most powerful financial and non-financial KPIs, this book will make life easier for you by defining them, explaining how and when they should be used and providing a rich library of KPIs ... Zobraziť viac
Jane Eyre, a poor orphan, grows up in misery until she becomes the governess in the house of wealthy Mr Rochester and falls in love. But mysterious events take place in the house at night, and Mr Rochester appears to be hiding a terrible secret... Zobraziť viac
Fully updated and restructured so learners can match the new EYFS key areas and can be sure they have the most up-to-date information... Zobraziť viac