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An extraordinary mixture of adventure story and guide to self-knowledge, this book recounts the spectacular trials of Paulo and his mentor, Petrus, as they journey across Spain in search of a miraculous sword. A compelling tale that delivers a powerful brew of magic and insight, The Pilgrimage recounts the amazing trials of Paulo Coelho and his mysterious mentor, Petrus, as they journey across Spain in search of a miraculous sword -- on a legendary road travelled by pilgrims of San Tiago since the Middle Ages. Paulo's visionary blend of mysticism, magical realism and folklore makes this an adventure story with a difference.

A sequence of stories depicting middle-class Catholic life in Dublin. The frustrations of childhood, disappointments of adolescence and mystery of sexual awakening are related with clarity and sensitivity.

Franny Glass is a pretty, effervescent college student on a date with her intellectually confident boyfriend, Lane. They appear to be the perfect couple, but as they struggle to communicate with each other about the things they really care about, slowly their true feelings come to the surface. The second story in this book, "Zooey", plunges us into the world of her ethereal, sophisticated family. When Franny's emotional and spiritual doubts reach new heights, her older brother Zooey, a misanthropic former child genius, offers her consolation and brotherly advice. Written in Salinger's typically irreverent style, these two stories offer a touching snapshot of the distraught mindset of early adulthood and are full of the insightful emotional observations and witty turns of phrase that ha

A beautiful French actress whose craving for passion and vengeance took her from the gutters of Paris to the bedroom of a powerful billionaire... a dynamic Greek tycoon who never forgot an insult, never forgave an injury... a handsome war hero lured from his wife by a woman no man could resist... and an innocent girl whose dream of love was transformed into a nightmare of fear... Paris and Washington, Hollywood and the islands of Greece are the settings for a dramatic narrative of four star-crossed lives enmeshed in a deadly ritual of passion, intrigue and corruption where the punishment will always exceed the crime...

Celebrated novel traces the moral degeneration of a handsome young Londoner from an innocent fop into a cruel and reckless pursuer of pleasure and, ultimately, a murderer. As Dorian Gray sinks into depravity, his body retains perfect youth and vigor while his recently painted portrait reflects the ravages of crime and sensuality. Mesmerizing tale of horror and suspense ranks among the classic achievements of its kind.

Zvýhodněná cena!!! Původní cena: 615,- Introduction to International Legal English is an intermediate level course for law students or newly-qualified lawyers who need to use English in their legal work or studies. Suitable for classroom use or self-study, the course prepares learners for using English in a commercial law environment, focusing on a variety of legal topics including company law, litigation and arbitration, criminal law and comparative law. Using authentic legal texts and case studies supplied by TransLegal, Europe's leading firm of lawyer-linguists, the course develops learners' understanding of the law while simultaneously consolidating their language skills. Featuring both academic and professional contexts, Introduction to International Legal English develops th

A new, up-to-date course where students learn what they need to know for a career in commerce, tourism, nursing, medicine, or technology.

A practical course for adult learners working in the international technical sector. Who is it for? Adult learners working in technical jobs in an international context. In-work learners who are technicians, engineers, supervisors, or team leaders. People who need to communicate with co-workers (frequently also non-native users of English) about very practical technical subjects - installations, working practices, processes, problems, etc. People who need to communicate by e-mail, make telephone calls, and read and understand manuals written in English. Above all, people whose main aim is to communicate effectively in English to get the job done. Key features: Simple, needs-related language presented clearly and logically, on a need-to-know basis, to help learners start communicating i

A practical course for adult learners working in the international technical sector. Who is it for? Adult learners working in technical jobs in an international context. In-work learners who are technicians, engineers, supervisors, or team leaders. People who need to communicate with co-workers (frequently also non-native users of English) about very practical technical subjects - installations, working practices, processes, problems, etc. People who need to communicate by e-mail, make telephone calls, and read and understand manuals written in English. Above all, people whose main aim is to communicate effectively in English to get the job done. Key features: Simple, needs-related language presented clearly and logically, on a need-to-know basis, to help learners start communicating i

A practical course for adult learners working in the international technical sector. Who is it for? Adult learners working in technical jobs in an international context. In-work learners who are technicians, engineers, supervisors, or team leaders. People who need to communicate with co-workers (frequently also non-native users of English) about very practical technical subjects - installations, working practices, processes, problems, etc. People who need to communicate by e-mail, make telephone calls, and read and understand manuals written in English. Above all, people whose main aim is to communicate effectively in English to get the job done. Key features: Simple, needs-related language presented clearly and logically, on a need-to-know basis, to help learners start communicating i

A practical course for adult learners working in the international technical sector. Who is it for? Adult learners working in technical jobs in an international context. In-work learners who are technicians, engineers, supervisors, or team leaders. People who need to communicate with co-workers (frequently also non-native users of English) about very practical technical subjects - installations, working practices, processes, problems, etc. People who need to communicate by e-mail, make telephone calls, and read and understand manuals written in English. Above all, people whose main aim is to communicate effectively in English to get the job done. Key features: Simple, needs-related language presented clearly and logically, on a need-to-know basis, to help learners start communicating i