Despite its comparatively small size, England has been a nation of considerable stature on the international stage for much of its history. As the home of parliamentary government, William Shakespeare, and the English language, England has been an influential player in the political and cultural development of nations the world over. The story of England is captured in this compelling volume, which provides an overview of its rich past, remarkable present, and promising future
This 3rd edition of Life in the United Kingdom is the official handbook for the new Life in the UK tests to be taken on or after 25 March 2013. It contains all the official learning material for the test and is written in clear, simple language - making it easy to understand. It covers a range of topics you need to know to pass your test and apply for UK citizenship or permanent residency, including: the process of becoming a citizen or permanent resident; the values and principles of the UK; traditions and culture from around the UK; the events and people that have shaped the UK's history; the government and the law; getting involved in your community. A glossary and index are included.
Conquest: The English Kingdom of France, 1417-1450
For thirty dramatic years, England ruled a great swath of France at the point of the sword—an all-but-forgotten episode in the Hundred Years’ War that Juliet Barker brings to vivid life in Conquest.
Eyes Of The Dragon Author: Stephen King Narrator: Bill McMiff
There is a far-away land where dragons still live, a land where magic still works, a land where hope and courage still hold true. In this land there is a kingdom called Delain. And in this kingdom, there lives a magician, a dark man known as Flagg. And so trouble must come to Delain. The king is poisoned and a prince wrongly imprisoned....just as Flagg had planned. Yet someone knows the truth, for he has seen through the Eyes of the Dragon.
Though all the songs and rhymes are well-known, still it’ll be fun to listen to them once again: The alphabet song * What cuckoos say * Days the week * One, two, three, four * The little fingers * Little bird * The three little kittens * If you are happy * I like to skip * Dame trot * Trot to Boston * The train * Twinkle, twinkle, little star * The keys of the Kingdom * Sleep, baby, sleep. Moreover, you can not only sing with the singer but also sing to the music (which is usually very helpful).
