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Thackarey's classic story of Becky Sharp's rise from rags to riches in Vanity Fair.

Ishmael and his friend join the crew of the whaling ship the Pequod, unaware that its captain, the mysterious Ahab, is out for revenge. His plan is to pursue and kill the vicious white whale, Moby Dick, and no one can stop him.

When the young and beautiful Dorothea Brooke marries the aging scholar, Edward Casaubon, the people of Middlemarch believe that no good will come of it. Dorothea quickly grows unhappy and bored. Then she begins a sensitive friendship with Casaubon’s young cousin, Will Ladislaw. Meanwhile, the beautiful but spoilt Rosamond Vincey pursues the idealistic but poor Doctor Lydgate. Lydgate is determined not to get married, but Rosamond has other ideas… Recommended for older readers.

When Gulliver’s ship, The Antelope, sinks in the Far East, he is forced to swim to the strange, miniature land of Lilliput, where he is held a prisoner! In order to escape, Gulliver must befriend and learn the language of the tiny people of Lilliput.

Laser B1 is part of a modern and exciting three-level course designed for young students. The Laser series has been revised and updated to include PET preparation tasks and changes to the Cambridge ESOL FCE examination. * Integrates development of key reading, writing, listening and speaking skills * Includes CD-ROM providing motivating reinforcement of the structures and vocabulary * Dictionary corner sections, focusing on topic-based lexis, collocations, word formation and phrasal verbs * Comprehensive practice in PET-and revised FCE-type exam tasks * Revision sections after every two units * 16 Composition Planners, providing detailed and comprehensive guidance * Lists of key collocations and phrasal verbs * Grammar database providing easy-to-use, detailed grammar reference

Skills for First Certificate provides focused and thorough training in each of the four parts of the Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) exam: Reading, Use of English, Writing and Listening and Speaking. * Task-based exercises developing essential skills * Grammar focus, providing training in aspects of grammar encountered * Modern, attractive full-colour design * 16 thematic units for each component * Exam know-how, providing easy-to-understand exam tips, hints and approaches * Recorded interviews with real First Certificate candidates to develop speaking skills * Grammar focus, providing training in receptive and productive grammar * 7 complete Paper 5 speaking practice exams and four complete Paper 4 listening practice exams.

The Skills for First Certificate series provides thorough and comprehensive training in language and exam skills for students preparing for the Cambridge First Certificate in English exam. Comprehensive and easy-to-use

* A full IELTS practice exam at the back of the book * Extra listening material on the accompanying Audio CDs * Reading focusses on material encountered in an English speaking country * Includes ltter writing (requesting information, explaining situations) * Essay writing (responding to a point of view or problem)

*10 Units with corresponding topics *Ideal for class and self-study *140 minutes' listening and pronunciation practice on the audio CD *Practice tests at the end of each unit

Essential Business Grammar Builder presents and practises the fundamental grammar requirements for students studying Business English. It is ideal for use in class and for self study. KEY FEATURES * Contains 60 units for grammar and functions. * Over 100 authentic citations from sources such as Newsweek, Wall Street Journal and International Herald Tribune providing authentic examples of the target language * Includes 18 self-administered tests to check students' understanding of the grammar * A preliminary test designed to raise awareness of their starting level and help assess progress * All exercises with a speaking/listening context and 'high-context' exercises are recorded on the Audio CD * Grammar points reinforced through authentic cartoons, creating a motivating context