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More than two thousands years ago, traders brought spices and insense by camel caravan across deserts and mountains from the south of Arabia to the Mediterranean Sea. This is the story of that journey and of the rich and beautiful cities on the way.

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Jason looks in the mirror and sees a bruise under his eye. Why can't his school friends see it? Later, a ball hits him in the same eye. Now people can see the bruise - and it hurts. Jason doesn't understand...

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It was a beautiful morning in 1607. John Smith was on a new ship. He loved the ocean. He was excited about traveling again from England to the new land for more adventures. The sailors were excited, too. There were a lot of stories about the new land. There was gold everywhere! The sailors wanted to get rich and find a better life. What will John Smith and his friends find in the new land? Will they meet Indians? What adventures will they have?

A classic Disney Story re-told for young learners of English.

Penguin Kids are six level simplified story books for children learning English. MP3 audio is available at www.penguinkidsaudio.com, teachers' factsheets: www.pearsonelt.com/penguinkids

Well hello to you dear browser. Now I have your attention it would be rude if I didn't tell you a little about my literary feast. So, here is the thing: is it just me or does anyone else find that adulthood offers no refuge from the unexpected horrors, peculiar lack of physical coordination and sometimes unexplained nudity, that accompanied childhood and adolescence? Does everybody struggle with the hazards that accompany, say, sitting elegantly on a bar stool; using chopsticks; pretending to understand the bank crisis; pedicures - surely it's plain wrong for a stranger to fondle your feet? Or is it just me? I am proud to say I have a wealth of awkward experiences - from school days to life as an office temp - and here I offer my 18-year-old self (and I hope you too dear reader) some m

Marriage should be based on love, right? But does it seem as though you and your spouse are speaking two different languages? "New York Times" bestselling author Dr. Gary Chapman guides couples in identifying, understanding, and speaking their spouse's primary love language-quality time, words of affirmation, gifts, acts of service, or physical touch. By learning the five love languages, you and your spouse will discover your unique love languages and learn practical steps in truly loving each other. Chapters are categorized by love language for easy reference, and each one ends with simple steps to express a specific language to your spouse and guide your marriage in the right direction. A newly designed love languages assessment will help you understand and strengthen your relationsh

Michael Young is a brilliant young history student whose life is changed when he meets Leo Zuckerman, an ageing physicist with a theory that can change worlds. Together they realise that they have the power to alter history and eradicate a great evil. But tinkering with timelines is more dangerous than they can imagine and nothing - past, present or future - will ever be the same again. Making History is funny, moving, romantic and told with Stephen Fry's characteristic skill and brilliance.

An attractive and innovative four-level course for lower-secondary students. The Teacher's Resource Pack provides photocopiable tests, extra activities and drills. Extra support is available online in the form of grammar worksheets, Portfolio Builders, EAL support and graded Infoquests with accompanying worksheets. A Teacher's Book containing teacher's notes, easy extension ideas, answer keys and tapscripts is available separately.

Engaging texts, new video content and a comprehensive digital package are just some of the features that make this fully revised edition even more effective.

New World culture lessons encourage the exploration of contemporary topics and develop online research skills. Language live lessons provide light-hearted contexts for practising functional language and writing.

The Upper-Intermediate level takes students from B1+ to B2+.

The DVD-ROM contains all the audio and video clips and a digital Mini dictionary of key vocabulary.

Captain Hastings recounts 18 of Poirot's early cases from the days before he was famous...Hercule Poirot delighted in telling people that he was probably the best detective in the world. So turning back the clock to trace eighteen of the cases which helped establish his professional reputation was always going to be a fascinating experience. With his career still in its formative years, the panache with which Hercule Poirot could solve even the most puzzling mystery is obvious. Chronicled by his friend Captain Hastings, these eighteen early cases - from theft and robbery to kidnapping and murder - were all guaranteed to test Poirot's soon-to-be-famous 'little grey cells' to their absolute limit.

Engaging texts, new video content and a comprehensive digital package are just some of the features that make this fully revised edition even more effective.

New World culture lessons encourage the exploration of contemporary topics and develop online research skills. Language live lessons provide light-hearted contexts for practising functional language and writing.

The Upper-Intermediate level takes students from B1+ to B2+.

Engaging texts, new video content and a comprehensive digital package are just some of the features that make this fully revised edition even more effective.

New World culture lessons encourage the exploration of contemporary topics and develop online research skills. Language live lessons provide light-hearted contexts for practising functional language and writing.

The Upper-Intermediate level takes students from B1+ to B2+.

The DVD-ROM contains all the audio and video clips and a digital Mini dictionary of key vocabulary.

A collectionof short stories featuring some of Agatha Christie's best-loved detectives - Hercule Poirot, Parker Pyne, Mr Satterthwaite and Harley Quin...All great crime writers have their favourite creations. Similarly, every great sleuth has his, or her, own preferred method of deduction. Take the charming Parker Pyne, who relies upon an intuitive knowledge of human nature to solve the Problem at Pollensa Bay. Or Mr Satterthwaite, who seeks inspiration through his collaboration with the enigmatic Mr Quin in The Harlequin Tea Set mystery. Then, of course, there's Poirot, whose measured analysis of motive and opportunity is tested to the full in Yellow Iris, when he receives an anonymous call about a matter of life and death.