Product Description Two men and a woman discover a form of mind control that can bring people to the height of ecstasy, but it can also kill the patient. Reissue. NYT.
From Botswana to New Zealand, from Jamaica to Nigeria, from Uganda to Malaysia, from India to South Africa, these moving stories show us that the human heart is the same in every place. Children, wives, mothers, husbands, friends all have the same feelings of fear and pain, happiness and sadness.
These eight stories were winning entries in the 2004 Commonwealth Short Story Competition. The writers are Sefi Atta, Adrienne M. Frater, Lauri Kubuitsile, Erica N. Robinson, Jackee Budesta Batanda, Janet Tay Hui Ching, Anuradha Muralidharan, and Tod Collins.
Extra Activities, Answer Key and Audio added by Elissa
Different Like Me introduces children aged 8 to 12 years to famous, inspirational figures from the world of science, art, math, literature, philosophy and comedy. Eight-year-old Quinn, a young boy with Asperger's Syndrome, tells young readers about the achievements and characteristics of his autism heroes, from Albert Einstein, Dian Fossey and Wassily Kandinsky to Lewis Carroll, Benjamin Banneker and Julia Bowman Robinson, among others. All excel in different fields, but are united by the fact that they often found it difficult to fit in - just like Quinn.
Robinson Cruso (Oxford Bookworms Graded Reader Stage 2) Before Jack and Kate got 'Lost' on the island, there were others who had similar experiences. No creepy monsters or flashbacks here, but still a great read. This is the audio version of the graded reader. The book reuploaded. Thanks to NatYu!
Deconstructing the Hero explores the structure and meaning of one of the most popular literary genres--the adventure story. It offers analytical readings of some of the most widely read books such as Treasure Island and Robinson Crusoe, and describes how these stories are influential in shaping children's perceptions and values.
