Книга представляет собой сборник коротких увлекательных рассказов британских и американских писателей, а также сказок, стихотворений и анекдотов. Тексты сборника адаптированы и снабжены постраничным комментарием, словарем и упражнениями для отработки и закрепления навыков речевой деятельности.

Книга предназначена учащимся 4-7 классов средних школ, лицеев, гимназий, а также широкому кругу лиц, изучающих английский язык самостоятельно или под руководством преподавателя.

Short stories by British and American authors

Pre-intermediate

Creative Native American Beading

Following her successful Native American Beadwork, Theresa Flores Geary offers another beautiful collection of traditional beaded projects. These exquisite items range from a Huichol Lace Sun Catcher (perfect for beginners) to an advanced-level Waterbird Pendant, from a simple Ladder Chain Bracelet to a Sun Rosette Medallion. An Indian Girl Trinket wears clothes styled after Apache camp dress, often decorated with sewn trim: she wears moccasins, a silver necklace, and turquoise jewelry. The Sage Bear Sachet combines a powerful animal symbol with the use of relaxing herbs.

Minerva Spirals

Minerva Spirals, written by members of the Minerva Beaders group, explores a basic technique and develops it into an exciting and enticing selection of beaded ropes for you to try. Beginners really can start here! Before you know it you will be creating some stunning pieces. Minerva Beaders are beading enthusiasts who want to make a difference, hence, Minerva Spirals is a dedicated fundraising project to support Bangari & tsokodeka Primary Schools in Zimbabwe, Southern Africa. 'Together our beading can change the World

Swallows and Amazons

Swallows and Amazons begins with the four Walker children, John, Susan, Titty and Roger, holidaying with their mother, infant sister Brigit and a nurse at Holly Howe, a farmhouse on the shores of an unnamed lake in the English Lake District. Receiving permission from their absent father, Commander Walker R.N., they set sail in the dinghy Swallow to camp on a deserted island further down the lake.

Swallowdale

Swallowdale begins with the four Swallows sailing towards Wild Cat Island. A year has past, the summer holidays have come again, and they are anticipating renewal of their alliance with the Amazons and their friendship with Captain Flint.
Their plans, however, are soon interrupted. Firstly, both their allies and Captain Flint are trapped at Beckfoot by the Amazons' fearsome Great Aunt Maria. Then, when they do briefly escape, John wrecks Swallow, leaving the Walkers unable to camp on the Island.