This is the story of the actor Jack Burns, the bastard son of Alice, a tattoo-artist. Alice and Jack travel through the Baltic’s port cities in search of William Burns, Jack’s absconding father and ‘ink addict’. But William, a church organist and profligate womaniser, is always one step ahead – always departing in a wave of scandal, with a new tattoo somewhere on his body from a local ‘scratcher’. William can't be found and Jack must grow up without a father. His childhood and education shaped by sexual experiences with older women. Later, as a young man with a beautiful face, Jack moves to Hollywood where international fame and stardom await. But with the shadow of his absent father always looming, Jack sets off again in search of the truth. An absorbing and moving book

Pass FCE is a comprehensive general English course which prepares students for the updated specifications for the Cambridge ESOL First Certificate in English, B2 Vantage of the CEFR. It is suitable for young teenagers and above and can be used either in class or for self-study.

Features:
• 15 easy-to-use, topic based units;
• Revision sections every 3 units;
• Workbook focused on the main grammar and vocabulary of each unit;
• the Exam Practice section of the Workbook features practice test questions in exam format, detailed descriptions of each part of the exam and exam adv

The story of Lance Armstrong - the cyclist who recovered from testicular cancer and went on to win the Tour de France a record seven tmes, the man who wrote a bestselling and inspirational account of his life, the charitable benefactor - seemed almost too good to be true. And it was. As early as Armstrong's first victory on the Tour in 1999, Sunday Times journalist David Walsh had reason to think that the incredible performances we were seeing from Armstrong were literally too good to be true. Based on insider information and dogged research, he began to unmask the truth. Cycling's biggest star used every weapon in his armoury to protect his name. But he could not keep everyone silent. In the autumn of 2012, the USADA published a damning report on Armstrong that resulted in the America

My First English Adventure uses familiar Disney characters that children know and love to motivate and encourage pupils to learn.

In the Activity Book:
* Activities and games reinforce the basic language presented in the main units
* A wide range of activities appeal to a range of learning styles and enable vocabulary practice
* Children can practise what they have learnt

My First English Adventure makes learning English a memorable, magical experience. By using familiar Disney characters that children know and love, My First English Adventure re-creates a fantastic world of discovery and adventure in the classroom that truly motivates and encourages pupils to learn.
* Use of Disney stories and characters capture the pupils’ interest and attention motivating them to learn English
* A variety of different activities incorporated to suit all learning styles
* Well structured, cyclical syllabus ensures content is continually revised, reinforcing what is being taught

Moby Dick is the most dangerous whale in the oceans. Captain Ahab fought him and lost a leg. Now he hates Moby Dick. He wants to kill him. But can Captain Ahab and his men find the great white whale? A young sailor, Ishmael, tells the story of their exciting and dangerous trip.

My First English Adventure uses familiar Disney characters that children know and love to motivate and encourage pupils to learn. In the Activity Book: * Activities and games reinforce the basic language presented in the main units * A wide range of activities appeal to a range of learning styles and enable vocabulary practice * Children can practise what they have learnt