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Practical Conversations in French – ebook
Culture Corner
Practical Conversations in French are designed for people who pay special attention to the practical aspect of the language. They are perfect for all those who plan to travel to a French speaking country and urgently need specific vocabulary. The conversations are based on everyday life — they are full of phrases and questions that will help you communicate in public places and in less formal situations....Data dostępności:
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The Red Rat’s Daughter – ebook
Guy Boothby
The story of the liberation of a Russian prisoner from an island in eastern Siberia. A young English millionaire thinks he is saving the father of his beloved, famous nihilist; but when a person is safe, he discovers that he really shot down the most notorious diamond robber in the world. The story is full of sensations, and people who like such a fantasy will find it vibrant and lively from start...Data dostępności:
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Judith Paris – ebook
Hugh Walpole
The characters are diverse and strong in these books. Walpole clearly believed in women with character, because the book is full of them. Not so outrageous to be incredible, but more women who will not be meek rugs for spouses or family members. History and famous characters sometimes slip in to add color and historical context. Vivid descriptions of the countryside, especially the lake region. Even...Data dostępności:
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A Changed Man and Other Tales – ebook
Thomas Hardy
The stories that make up The Changed Man were written at different points in Hardy’s life, but this collection was not published until 1913. Hardy wrote really excellent short stories – many of his stories had the scope and complexity of a full-length novel. This collection of twelve stories; Tales of soldiers, shepherds, milkmaids and dukes often contain some elements of the creepy or supernatural...Data dostępności:
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The Four Pools Mystery – ebook
Jean Webster
This is a good old murder mystery, full of ghosts and everything else, and it will definitely keep the reader on the edge of their place. Terry is a really funny character. He is definitely the youngest of the two protagonists, and he is ready to prove himself, to do his best when he is disguised or on the trail, some crazy adventure – a spontaneous reporter – we need more these days.Data dostępności:
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Gordon of the Lost Lagoon – ebook
Robert Watson
Despite the severity of the life he encounters, like a little rat, Douglas Gordon, with good mood and good fortune, with calm courage, pushes his way through difficulties. And this is followed by a fairy tale full of sea fool, the enchanting beauty of the islands in the Gulf of Georgia, the color of the promenade: a boy, a girl and a dog in a human adventure on the wild sea coast life near Vancouv...Data dostępności:
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The Wrong Box – ebook
Robert Louis Stevenson Lloyd Osbourne
Adventure awaits the heroes of the story „Absolute Baggage” too, but of a completely different kind – rather funny than dangerous. The book has a certain charm, which cannot but rejoice. After all, she was read thanks to this rather vividly and with great interest. In the preface and annotation, however, it is said that the novel is full of humor. In principle, this is so, but the humor is quite s...Data dostępności:
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Jerry Todd and the Bob-Tailed Elephant – ebook
Leo Edwards
This is a fascinating story full of interesting new characters that will fill you with a giggle. Visiting Ashton on the day the elephant arrived, Red’s parents hurried home when Aunt Pansy frantically told her that the „gang” was setting up a wild circus in the barn. The elephant’s predicament and amazing detective adventures combine to make this book one of the most exciting in the Jerry Todd ser...Data dostępności:
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Plays – ebook
Anton Pavlovich Chekhov
Chekhov extracts from his everyday life the themes of frustration that apply to all of us – the difficulty of creating a happy existence, problems of love, the extinction of hope. His pyems are full of tragedy. The theme of the suffering of the current generation. While he hopes the next generation will have a better life. In almost all the plays there is an alcoholic, unrequited love, unhappy marriage,...Data dostępności:
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The Strength of the Strong – ebook
Jack London
The book tells about the Neanderthal tribe: life, hunting, customs, their relationship. The life of ancient people is difficult and full of hardships, but they are happy. Their happiness is in unity. There is a clash with others. Neanderthals are at a lower stage of development, but they recognize themselves as people: they have a language, they care for the elderly and children, maintain fire, bury...Data dostępności:
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