The story of the four March sisters and their loves, problems and adventures is sometimes sad, often funny but always charming. Louisa May Alcott wrote Little Women in 1868. It is also a film starring Winona Ryder and Susan Sarandon.
"The Monkey's Paw" is W.W. Jacobs' most famous story and is considered to be a classic of horror fiction. It first appeared in Harper's Monthly magazine in 1902, and was reprinted in his third collection of short stories, The Lady of the Barge, also published in 1902. The story has since been published in many anthologies, adapted for the stage, and made into films.
A Beginner's Guide to Critical Thinking and Writing in Health and Social Care
"A critical approach to reading and writing is expected from all students in health and social care courses. However, students often find this one of the more difficult aspects. This book sets about correcting the problem, and it does so in a step by step fashion by using relevant examples, learning activities and highlighting key information. It encourages readers to think and evaluate written material for themselves, and not to take every piece of literature as Gospel.
New English File Beginner Video contains mini-interviews in which members of the public answer simple questions about themselves. There are 26 different speakers - their replies are authentic and unscripted, and expose students to a wide variety of English, including different British, North American, Australian, and non-native accents. The DVD motivates students to develop their skills in listening to authentic spoken English - an achievable aim even at Beginner level.
The Doone familiy live in a secret valley on Exmoor. They are robbers and murderers. One day, Carver Doone murders young John Ridd's father. John is a boy, but soon he will be a man. Then he will kill Carver Doone. John meets a beautiful young girl in Doone Valley. And he falls in love. But the girl's name is Lorna Doone and Carver Doone is going to marry
