Added by: lucius5 | Karma: 1660.85 | Fiction literature, Other | 28 March 2010
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Celtic Fairy Tales
Celtic culture has long been known for its emphasis on good storytelling. Here is a chance to survey some of the best traditional fairy tales, collected over one hundred years ago by a leading folklorist. Drawn from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Cornwall, the stories include ""King O'Toole and His Goose"", ""Hudden and Dudden and Donald O'Neary", "The Battle of the Birds", and ""The Sea Maiden."" Filled with magic, adventure, and humor, the captivating stories in Celtic Fairy Tales will entertain old and young alike.
From the Vikings to Henry Hudson, the great explorers sailed across uncharted waters during the Age of Discovery in search of many things including adventure and wealth. Their exploration not only changed maps of the world, but also paved the way for the settlement of the New World.
Wind, Sand and Stars is a recounting of several episodes in Saint-Exupery's life as a pilot, told to illustrate his view of the world, and especially his opinions of what makes life worth living, and who we are or should be. He was a wonderfully insightful individual, and his prose and ideas are the sort of thing you'll carry with you for years.
Penguin Readers - Level 3 Pre-Intermediate (1200 words) Penguin Readers are a carefully graded collection of Readers that enable English language learners to enjoy reading whatever their language level. Britain is a small country but it has a long history. Discover how wars, revolutions and religion have changed its history. Read about the different countries of the United Kingdom – and the great men and women who have shaped the British nation.
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The Great Mouse Plot. Тексты для чтения с проверочными заданиями и упражнениями
Книга для чтения, составленная на материале отрывка из повести известного британского писателя Роалда Дала, предназначена для учащихся среднего школьного возраста, лицеев, гимназий и школ. Каждая глава снабжена специально разработанными упражнениями, направленными на закрепление лексики, развитие навыков устной и письменной речи, творческих и аналитических способностей. Книга может быть успешно использована как в классе, так и для самостоятельных занятий. FOR RUSSIAN SPEAKERS ONLY
