Книги издательства Macmillan Publishers
Название: Before the Fall
Жанр: Macmillan Publishers
Год: 2014
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I think the war is everywhere: in the rain, in the river, in the grey air that we breathe. It is a current which runs through all of us. You can't escape the current; either you swim with it, or you go under. London Docklands, 1916. With her husband fighting in France, 24-year-old Hannah Loxwood struggles to be everything the war asks her to be. She cares for her children, supports her elderly parents, she pays her way. But as the fighting drags on Hannah grapples with the overwhelming burden of 'duty'. She sacrifices everything for a husband who may never come home until she's faced with the most dangerous of temptations — because what Hannah hasn't realised is that this war has been sent to test the women at home as much as it tests the men abroad. Based on a tragic true story, BEFORE THE FALL hurls you into war-torn London and offers an intimate glimpse of a family's struggles. It explores the devastating effect of the war on those left behind and the agonising decisions that have to be made. But above all this is a love story. As relevant now as it was then and with a twist that will leave you breathless...
Название: Vivienne Westwood
Жанр: Macmillan Publishers
Год: 2014
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Vivienne Westwood is one of the icons of our age. Fashion designer, activist, co-creator of punk, global brand and grandmother; a true living legend. Her career has successfully spanned five decades and her work has influenced millions of people across the world. For the first and only time, Vivienne Westwood has written a personal memoir, collaborating with award-winning biographer Ian Kelly, to describe the events, people and ideas that have shaped her extraordinary life. Told in all its glamour and glory, and with her unique voice, unexpected perspective and passionate honesty, this is her story.
Название: Moomin Falls in Love
Жанр: Macmillan Publishers
Год: 2013
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With Moominvalley underwater, will Moomin's romantic tendencies get him in trouble? Another classic Moomin story reworked in full color, with a kid-proof but kid-friendly size, price, and format. Moominvalley is flooded, so Snorkmaiden and Moomin head out to rescue anyone stranded in the deluge. They bring home Miss La Goona, the leading lady of the visiting circus, who turns out to be quite a demanding houseguest. Nonetheless, Moomin, having read a few too many romantic novels, falls head over heels in love with her, and chaos ensues. Tove Jansson's flawless cartooning is brought to life in a whole new way within these pages. A delight for the whole family!
Жанр: Headline Publishing
Год: 2003
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Crankier than ever, Agatha Raisin wants to forget that her husband left her to enter a monastery-a turn of affairs more humiliating than when she caught him with a mistress. She feels abandoned, fat, frumpy, and absolutely furious. What are her options? She takes an island vacation and joins a Pilates class. But what finally lifts her spirits is finding a corpse. The dead girl is a member of Agatha's exercise class, afloat in a rain-swollen river, dressed in a bridal gown, and clutching a wedding bouquet. Agatha's policeman friend Bill Wong suggests she leave this macabre murder to the Worcester CID. Pah What do they know? Once she enlists the aid of the bachelor mystery writer next door, puts on a disguise, and interviews some likely suspects, Agatha will be her brash, redoubtable self again unless she becomes the killer's next victim first...
Название: Her Last Breath
Жанр: Macmillan Publishers
Год: 2005
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A rainy night, an Amish father returning home with his three children, a speeding car hurtling toward them out of nowhere. What at first seems like a tragic, but routine car accident suddenly takes on a more sinister cast as evidence emerges that nothing about the crash is accidental. But who would want to kill an Amish deacon and two of his children? He leaves behind a grieving widow and a young son who clings to life in the intensive care wing of a hospital, unable to communicate. Desperate to find out who killed her best friend's husband and why, Kate begins to suspect she is not looking for a reckless drunk, but instead is on the trail of a cold blooded killer in the heart of Painter's Mill. It is a search that takes her on a chilling journey into the darkest reaches of the human heart and strikes at the heart of everything she has ever believed about the Amish culture into which she was born.
Название: Necessary Lies
Жанр: Macmillan Publishers
Год: 2005
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North Carolina, 1960. Newlywed Jane Forrester, fresh out of university, has sought what most other women have shunned: a career. But life as a social worker is far from what she expected. Out amongst the rural Tobacco fields of Grace County, Jane encounters a world of extreme poverty that is far removed from the middle-class life she has grown up with. But worse is still to come. Working with the Hart family and their fifteen-year-old daughter Ivy, it's not long before Jane uncovers a shocking secret, and is thrust into a moral dilemma that puts her career on the line, threatens to dissolve her marriage, and ultimately, determines the fate of Ivy and her family forever. Soon Jane is forced to take drastic action, and before long, there is no turning back.
Жанр: Macmillan Publishers
Год: 2005
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Incisive and deliciously readable Daily Express Over a century ago, a young cavalry lieutenant wrote a riveting account of what he saw during his first major campaign, a vicious war against tribal insurgents on the North-West Frontier. Winston Churchill's The Story of the Malakand Field Force, published in 1898, made his reputation as a writer — and as a soldier. More than 120 years later it is still reading for military commanders on the ground, both British and American. Now, acclaimed author and foreign correspondent Con Coughlin tells the story of that campaign, combining colourful historical narrative, interviews with contemporary key players and the journalist's eye for both a good story and deep analysis. Churchill's First War is not only a dramatic and vivid piece of military history but affords us a rare insight into both the nineteenth-century 'Great Game' and the twenty-first century conflict that has now raged longer than the Second World War and taken more lives than the Falklands.
Название: Princess Mirror-Belle and the Dragon Pox
Жанр: Macmillan Publishers
Год: 2015
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Imagine Ellen's surprise when Princess Mirror-Belle climbs out of the bathroom mirror! She comes from a world where bubble fish swim in the bath, elves sleep in slippers, and brave knights fight fire-breathing dragons. And while Ellen has chicken pox, Mirror-Belle has dragon pox — but she knows just the cure. The bath is soon overflowing with bubbles and goo... but will it get rid of their spots? Based on the original PRINCESS MIRROR-BELLE story for older readers, this is the seventh glittery adventure from Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, the award-winning creators of WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD and THE SINGING MERMAID.
Название: My New Home
Жанр: Macmillan Publishers
Год: 2015
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Moving to a new home can sometimes feel scary and a little bit lonely, but this little racoon soon discovers that wherever you go adventures soon follow. A beautiful and uplifting story about moving house, making friends and finding a new home. This warm, thoughtful and reassuring story is written from the perspective of a young child. It's perfect for children about to move house or start new school, but has a universal message for any child about the importance of kindness and acceptance when meeting someone new.
Название: One Ted Falls Out of Bed
Жанр: Macmillan Publishers
Год: 2015
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When Ted falls out of bed, three tearaway mice whisk him off on a breathtaking adventure. They zoom around in fast cars, go on a balloon ride and climb a building-block mountain. It's all very exciting, but will Ted ever get back to his bed? This book's counting theme is woven perfectly into a magical, rhythmic text by the former Children's Laureate and author of THE GRUFFALO, Julia Donaldson, and is beautifully illustrated by Anna Currey.
Название: I am an Artist
Жанр: Macmillan Publishers
Год: 2014
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Meet the boy who can't stop creating art! He loves colours, shapes, textures and EVERYTHING inspires him: his socks, the contents of the fridge, even his cat gets a new coat (of paint!). But there's just one problem: his mum isn't quite so enthusiastic. In fact, she seems a little cross! But this boy has a plan to make his mum smile. He's about to create his finest piece yet and on a very grand scale... Funny, irreverent and perfect for creative children and adults, this sharp, silly, fabulous book shows that Art is EVERYWHERE! There's a truly inspirational message in this gloriously anarchic picture book... would give Banksy a run for his money.
Название: My Grandpa
Жанр: Macmillan Publishers
Год: 2013
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A moving and memorable book about the very special relationship between an elderly grandfather and his adoring grandson, this unique look at old age through the eyes of a young bear is big-hearted, poignant and beautifully observed. A stunning picture book debut from Marta Altes, an exciting new writing and illustrating talent.
Название: Rabbits in the Snow: A Book of Opposites
Жанр: Macmillan Publishers
Год: 2014
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Little Rabbit and her friends are playing in the snow. Rose Rabbit and Grey Rabbit are skating fast and slow. Honey Rabbit and Rust Rabbit are sledging from top to bottom. And Little Rabbit and Brown Rabbit are busy rolling snowballs, one big and one small, ready to make a snowman. But when the sun goes down it's time to say 'goodbye' cold snow, 'hello' hot carrot soup. Kind Little Rabbit has made enough for everyone! A stunning book of opposites, beautifully screen-printed by Natalie Russell.
Название: Childhood's End
Жанр: Macmillan Publishers
Год: 2010
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Earth has become a Utopia, guided by a strange unseen people from outer space whose staggering powers have eradicated war, cruelty, poverty and racial inequality. When the 'Overlords' finally reveal themselves, their horrific form makes little impression. Then comes the sign that the Overlords have been waiting for. A child begins to dream strangely — and develops remarkable powers. Soon this happens to every child — and the truth of the Overlords' mission is finally revealed to the human race...
Название: Tiger Time Level 6 Activity Book
Жанр: Macmillan Publishers
Год: 2015
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The Activity Book offers further skills practice by complementing the Student's Book and provides activities that support mixed-ability classes. Children's literacy skills are developed throughout, while key language is learned and reinforced. There is also extra external online exam preparation and reading material available.
Название: Tiger Time Level 6 Student's Book Pack
Жанр: Macmillan Publishers
Год: 2015
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Within each unit of the Student's Book are lessons that have been carefully structured to focus on vocabulary, grammar and skills, and then building to CLIL, culture and projects. Included within is a code providing access to the Student's Resource Centre where a fully integrated digital platform can be found with a wealth of extra material.
Название: Tiger Time Level 6 Teacher's Book Pack
Жанр: Macmillan Publishers
Год: 2015
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The Teacher's Book contains reduced pages of the Student's Book and Activity Book and also has lesson plans with clearly marked objectives and competencies. An activation code for the Teacher's Resource Centre provides access to extra material, while the presentation kit allows the Student's Book and Activity Book to be projected on to a screen.
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John is very poor. He has no money and no food. But he has a very clever cat called Puss in Boots. With just a sack and some grain, Puss in Boots helps his friend. John now has beautiful clothes, a palace to live in, and a princess to marry. How does Puss in Boots do it?
Название: Tiger Time Level 5 Student's Book Pack
Жанр: Macmillan Publishers
Год: 2015
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Within each unit of the Student's Book are lessons that have been carefully structured to focus on vocabulary, grammar and skills, and then building to CLIL, culture and projects. Included within is a code providing access to the Student's Resource Centre where a fully integrated digital platform can be found with a wealth of extra material.
Название: Tiger Time Level 5 Teacher's Book Pack
Жанр: Macmillan Publishers
Год: 2015
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The Teacher's Book contains reduced pages of the Student's Book and Activity Book and also has lesson plans with clearly marked objectives and competencies. An activation code for the Teacher's Resource Centre provides access to extra material, while the presentation kit allows the Student's Book and Activity Book to be projected on to a screen.
