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Germinal

Скачать книгу (размер 2 931 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 576) Аннотация: Zola's masterpiece of working life, Germinal (1885), exposes the inhuman conditions of miners in northern France in the 1860s. By Zola's death in 1902 it had come to symbolise the call for freedom from oppression so forcefully that the crowd which gathered at his State funeral chanted 'Germinal! Germinal!'. The central figure, Etienne Lantier, is an outsider who enters the community and…

La Bête Humaine

Скачать книгу (размер 2 197 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 432) Аннотация: Did possessing and killing amount to the same thing deep within the dark recesses of the human beast? La Bete humaine (1890), is one of Zola's most violent and explicit works. On one level a tale of murder, passion and possession, it is also a compassionate study of individuals derailed by atavistic forces beyond their control. Zola considered this his 'most finely worked' novel, and in it he…

L'Assommoir

Скачать книгу (размер 2 686 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 528) Аннотация: The seventh novel in the Rougon-Macquart cycle, L'Assommoir (1877) is the story of a woman's struggle for happiness in working-class Paris. It was a contemporary bestseller, outraged conservative critics, and launched a passionate debate about the legitimate scope of modern literature. At the centre of the novel stands Gervaise, who starts her own laundry and for a time makes a success of it. But…

Oxford Storyland Readers Level 3: At the Zoo

Скачать книгу (размер 75 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 16) Аннотация: A 12-level series of stories with activities to check understanding.

A Sentimental Education

Скачать книгу (размер 2 686 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 528) Аннотация: Set against the backdrop of the 1848 Revolution, A Sentimental Education is the story of young lawyer Frederic Moreau's infatuation with the demurely exotic Madame Arnoux. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most…

The Interpretation of Dreams

Скачать книгу (размер 2 605 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 512) Аннотация: This groundbreaking new translation of The Interpretation of Dreams is the first to be based on the original text published in November 1899. It restores Freud's original argument, unmodified by revisions he made following the book's critical reception which included, under the influence of his associate Wilhelm Stekel, the theory of dream symbolism. Reading the first edition reveals Freud's…

Twilight of the Idols: or How to Philosophize with a Hammer

Скачать книгу (размер 891 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 176) Аннотация: 'Anyone who wants to gain a quick idea of how before me everything was topsy-turvy should make a start with this work. That which is called idol on the title-page is quite simply that which was called truth hitherto. Twilight of the Idols — in plain words: the old truth is coming to an end...' Nietzsche intended Twilight of the Idols to serve as a short introduction to his philosophy, and as a…

Treasure Island

Скачать книгу (размер 1 707 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 336) Аннотация: Set sail on a swashbuckling adventure. Join Jim Hawkins as he sails the high seas aboard the Hispaniola in search of lost treasure. One of the most popular tales of adventure, Treasure Island tells the story of a perilous sea journey that features one of the most well-known pirates across books and film, Long John Silver, as he goes on a quest for buried treasure. About the Series: Oxford…

A Dictionary of Marketing

Скачать книгу (размер 565 Kb , формат fb2) Аннотация: A Dictionary of Marketing is an accessible and wide-ranging A-Z, providing over 2,500 entries on topics spanning terms for traditional marketing techniques (from strategy, positioning, segmentation, and branding, to all aspects of marketing planning, research, and analysis), as well as leading marketing theories and concepts. Both classic and modern marketing techniques are covered. Entries…

Oxford Reading Tree Read with Biff, Chip and Kipper: Spelling Games Flashcards

Скачать книгу (размер 274 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 55) Аннотация: Read with Biff, Chip and Kipper Spelling Games wipe-clean flashcards with pen are a fun way for children to develop their spelling skills, and they support the way children are taught to write at school. These fun spelling games have been specially created to support the National Curriculum and complement the Read with Biff, Chip & Kipper My Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Kit. Playing these…

Dominoes Quick Start

Скачать книгу (размер 197 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 40) Аннотация: Four-level graded readers series, perfect for reading practice and language skills development at upper-primary and lower-secondary levels. Dominoes is a full-colour, interactive readers series that offers students a fun reading experience while building their language skills. With integrated activities, an interactive MultiROM, and exciting, fully dramatized audio for every story, the new…

Dominoes Two Ali Baba

Скачать книгу (размер 361 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 72) Аннотация: Four-level graded readers series, perfect for reading practice and language skills development at upper-primary and lower-secondary levels. Dominoes is a full-colour, interactive readers series that offers students a fun reading experience while building their language skills. With integrated activities, an interactive MultiROM, and exciting, fully dramatized audio for every story, the new…

Virtual Friends

Скачать книгу (размер 361 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 72) Аннотация: Four-level graded readers series, perfect for reading practice and language skills development at upper-primary and lower-secondary levels. Dominoes is a full-colour, interactive readers series that offers students a fun reading experience while building their language skills. With integrated activities, an interactive MultiROM, and exciting, fully dramatized audio for every story, the new…

Trials of the Diaspora: A History of Anti-Semitism in England

Скачать книгу (размер 4 645 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 912) Аннотация: «Trials of the Diaspora presents the long and troubling history of anti-Semitism in England, from the middle ages to the twenty-first century. Anthony Julius identifies four distinct versions of English anti-Semitism, which he then investigates in detail. The first is the anti-Semitism of medieval England, a radical prejudice of defamation, expropriation, and murder, which culminated in 1290, the…

Homework

Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: This book provides guidelines on making homework relevant to the students and the curriculum, and integrates homework into classroom activities.

River Boy

Скачать книгу (размер 769 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 152) Аннотация: Grandpa is dying. He can barely move his hands anymore, but stubborn as ever, refuses to stay in hospital. He's determined to finish his last painting, 'River Boy', before he goes. A poignant story that explores the subject of grief and loss in an accessible and affecting way. Themes: grief, bereavement, testing physical limits, artistic challenge Teaching Focus: * Language rich in metaphor and…

Home is a Place Called Nowhere

Скачать книгу (размер 646 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 128) Аннотация: Amina was found by Auntie Vickie in a cardboard box on her doorstep and has lived with her ever since. She doesn't know who or where her parents are, and she feels misunderstood. When she is bullied by Vickie's son she can't stand it any longer, so she runs away. Squatting in an empty house, she makes friends with Paul, an older teenager. Paul tries to help her find out about her real mother and…