Pearson English Readers enhance language learning by immersing readers in engaging stories. These readers are designed to make the process enjoyable and effective, combining captivating narratives with educational value to foster a love for reading while improving language skills.
Shares the personal story of the New York City police department's most highly decorated woman detective to recount her early achievements as well as her work with some of the department's most elite units during high-profile cases, a career that was challenged by a landmark federal lawsuit filed by the author against the department for sexual discrimination. 40,000 first printing.
Die Mafia versucht, in Hamburg Fuß zu fassen - das soll verhindert werden. Gesucht wird also ein Mann, der gegen viel Geld zwei Menschen umbringt. Tom Ripley kennt da jemanden.
„Ein Höhepunkt der Weltliteratur.“ Die Zeit Ahab, der Kapitän der „Peqoud“, ist besessen von der Suche nach einem gigantischen weißen Wal, seit er im Kampf mit ihm ein Bein verloren hat. Eine Allegorie auf die ewige Selbstüberschätzung des Menschen angesichts der Naturgewalten und zugleich die mitreißende Geschichte eines aus der Gemeinschaft Verstoßenen, seiner Abenteuerlust und seiner Suche nach Unabhängigkeit. „Oh, hätte ich das geschrieben.“ Thomas Mann
Eine Blondine erzählt humorvoll von ihrem Leben, in dem sie sich von reichen Männern verwöhnen lässt. Ihre Verehrer sind Industrielle, Filmmogule und Adelige. Auf einer Reise durch Europa trifft sie den begehrtesten Junggesellen Amerikas.
Classic / American English These nine stories will take the reader on an exciting journey to distant cultures and times. The collection includes folktales from South America, Africa, India, China, and Europe.
One night Tom Ripley is insulted by a man at a party. An ordinary person would just be upset by this, but Tom Ripley is not an ordinary person. Months later, when a friend asks him for help with two simple murders, he remembers this night and plans revenge. He starts a game - a very nasty game, in which he plays with the life of a sick and innocent man. But how far will he go?
The emphasis of the "Workout" English language course for intermediate to advanced students is on developing students' fluency and accuracy through relevant language and skills. This is the advanced teacher's book that suggests alternative routes through the course to suit different situations.
Read about the strangest things in the Universe - other worlds, strange objects and peculiar happening. How much do you believe? Encounter the evidence and make up your own mind.