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Macmillan Publishers
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In the first issue of O, The Oprah Magazine, Oprah wrote: We are all the causes of our own effects... That's why I'll never stop asking the question, What do you know for sure? In the fourteen years since Oprah wrote those words, she has retired The Oprah Winfrey Show (the highest-rated programme of its kind in history), launched her own television network, become America's only black billionaire, lost beloved pets and adopted new ones, watched friends and colleagues come and go, celebrated milestone birthdays — and through it all, she's continued to offer profound and inspiring words of wisdom in her monthly O column, What I Know For Sure. Now, for the first time, these thoughtful gems have been revised, updated and collected in What I Know For Sure, a beautiful book packed with insight and revelation from Oprah Winfrey. Organized by theme, these essays offer a rare and powerful glimpse into the mind of one of the world's most extraordinary women. Candid, moving, exhilarating, uplifting and dynamic, the words Oprah shares in What I Know For Sure shimmer with the sort of wisdom and truth that readers will turn to again and again. |
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Lewis Carroll's Wonderland characters are as fresh and engaging as the day he dreamt them up. Here, for young readers, is a glorious introduction to Alice's magical universe from bestselling illustrator Eric Puybaret. Puybaret's rich, jewel-like illustrations perfectly capture the wit and whimsy of Wonderland, while the elegantly simplified text retains Carroll's most memorable lines, such as Curiouser and curiouser and Oh dear, oh dear, I shall be too late. Fresh, modern and gloriously colourful, this is an enchanting first step down the rabbit hole and into the world of Alice. Includes a story CD, read by Downton Abbey's Joanne Froggatt (Anna). |
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First published by Macmillan in 1907, this charming miniature edition of Carroll's classic tale is specially abridged for younger readers, a sixth of the length of the original 1865 edition. It features 32 brightly coloured illustrations by Sir John Tenniel, uniquely featuring Alice in a red dress. Faithfully reproduced from a rare archive copy, this unique little book retains all the charm of the historic original. With luxurious red Wibalin binding and gold sprayed edges, it is the perfect celebration of Alice's special anniversary, and a wonderful gift for fans of every age. |
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In May 1941 Lena Mukhina was an ordinary teenage girl, living in Leningrad, worrying about her homework and whether Vova, the boy she liked, liked her. Like a good Soviet schoolgirl, she was also diligently learning German, the language of Russia's Nazi ally. And she was keeping a diary, in which she recorded her hopes and dreams. Then, on 22 June 1941, Hitler broke his pact with Stalin and declared war on the Soviet Union. All too soon, Leningrad was besieged and life became a living hell. Lena and her family fought to stay alive; their city was starving and its citizens were dying in their hundreds of thousands. From day to dreadful day, Lena records her experiences: the desperate hunt for food, the bitter cold of the Russian winter, the cruel deaths of those she loved. The Diary of Lena Mukhina is a truly remarkable account of this most terrible era in modern history. It offers readers the vivid first-hand testimony of a courageous young woman struggling simply to survive. |
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My name was Salmon, like the fish; first name, Susie. I was fourteen when I was murdered on December 6, 1973. My murderer was a man from our neighborhood. My mother liked his border flowers, and my father talked to him once about fertilizer. This is Susie Salmon. Watching from heaven, Susie sees her happy, suburban family devastated by her death, isolated even from one another as they each try to cope with their terrible loss alone. Over the years, her friends and siblings grow up, fall in love, do all the things she never had the chance to do herself. But life is not quite finished with Susie yet... An international bestseller, The Lovely Bones is a luminous and astonishing novel about life and death, forgiveness and vengeance, memory and forgetting — but, above all, about finding light in the darkest of places. |
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When Wendy Everly was six years old, her mother was convinced she was a monster and tried to kill her. Eleven years later, Wendy discovers her mother might have been right. She's not the person she's always believed herself to be, and her whole life begins to unravel all because of Finn Holmes. Finn is a mysterious guy who always seems to be watching her. Every encounter leaves her deeply shaken... though it has more to do with her fierce attraction to him than she'd ever admit. But it isn't long before he reveals the truth: Wendy is a changeling who was switched at birth — and he's come to take her home. Now Wendy's about to journey to a magical world she never knew existed, one that's both beautiful and frightening. And where she must leave her old life behind to discover who she's meant to become... |
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A new, limited edition of The Gruffalo's Child, one of the world's favourite picture books. Ten years after it was first published, the classic snowy adventure featuring the everyone's favourite characters from the deep dark wood continues to delight children and adults the world over. Created by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, the most successful picture book partnership ever, this sequel to The Gruffalo is a genuine modern classic in its own right. Join in the Gruffalo's Child's birthday celebrations with this new edition, which comes complete with exclusive bonus content, including early never-before-seen drawings from Axel's sketchbook, and a new specially written foreword from Julia herself. Look out for The Gruffalo fifteenth anniversary limited edition! |
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A dazzlingly urban satire on modern relationships? An ironic, tragic insight into the demise of the nuclear family? Or the confused ramblings of a pissed thirty-something? Welcome to Bridget's first diary: mercilessly funny, endlessly touching and utterly addictive. 'I cannot recommend a book more joyfully... Hilariously funny, miraculously observed, endlessly touching' Jilly Cooper, Daily Telegraph 'Brilliant... any woman who has ever had a job, a relationship or indeed a mother will read it and roar' Gill Hornby, The Times 'Effortlessly addictive... presents a perfect zeitgeist of single female woes' Sunday Express 'A brilliant comic creation... even men will laugh' Salman Rushdie 'A gloriously funny book' Sunday Times. |
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Lewis Carroll's Alice has been enchanting children for 150 years. Curious Alice, the bossy White Rabbit, the formidable Queen of Hearts and the Mad Hatter are among the best-loved, most iconic literary creations of all time. Macmillan was the original publisher of Alice in 1865 and is proud to remain true to the vision of its creators. Every bit as iconic are Sir John Tenniel's remarkable illustrations, perfectly capturing the combination of the ordinary and the extraordinary at the heart of Wonderland. |
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Designed to prepare students for success in the updated 2015 Cambridge English: First (FCE) examination through exam-style questions and 'Further Practice and Guidance' sections. Packed with two audio CDs containing all the audio for the Listening sections of the exam. This is a 'Without Key' edition. |
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Designed to prepare students for success in the updated 2015 Cambridge English: First (FCE) examination through exam-style questions and 'Further Practice and Guidance' sections. Packed with two audio CDs containing all the audio for the Listening sections of the exam. This is a 'With Key' edition. |
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The Teacher's Book pack includes the Teacher's Book with access to the Online Workbook and Teacher's Resource Centre through a unique webcode. Here teachers can see students' progress via an automatic gradebook and access a wide range of additional resources including one-to-one and fast-track options. |
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«Discover China Workbook 4» is an accompanying workbook to «Discover China Student Book 4», designed for upper-intermediate teenage-adult learners of mandarin Chinese. «Workbook 4» is suitable for both in-class and self-study use. «Workbook 4» features clear language objectives which correspond with the «Student's Book» unit structure and activities. A wide variety of vocabulary and grammar exercises, as well as extra reading and listening activities, provide practice of the core language presented in «Student's Book 4». Each unit of «Discover China Workbook 4» contains a list of learning objectives which provide a clear outline of the language skills and knowledge which is practiced in each activity. Also contained in each unit is additional topic-related reading and listening material which provide extra practice of key grammar and vocabulary presented in the corresponding «Student Book» lesson and unit. Pinyin of characters learnt in the «Student Book 4» is removed from the listening and reading passages in «Workbook 4». Moreover a self-assessment section at the end of each unit using «I can — « descriptors enables students to reflect on their individual progress. «The Workbook 4» pays attention to developing students' character writing skills beyond the number taught in «Student Book 4». In «Student Book 4», students learn to write 100 characters, and in «Workbook 2» this number is increased to 400 characters.» |
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Chocolate, Chocolate, Everywhere! is a level 4 fact and fiction primary Reader, with back-of-book activities and Picture Dictionary. |
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Clothes We Wear is a level 1 fact and fiction primary Reader, with back-of-book activities and Picture Dictionary. |
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The Beyond Workbook provides students the chance to consolidate their learning throughout the course. Every Workbook unit includes extra grammar and vocabulary consolidation pages, which are cumulative throughout the book and therefore provide thorough language recycling. The Workbooks are ideal as a homework tool or for use in class. |
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The Beyond Student's Book Premium Pack consists of the Student's Book with a code that provides access to the Student's Resource Centre and Online Workbook. The Resource Centre contains the entire Student's Book audio and video material, as well as the workbook audio, extra vocabulary and listening materials. Perfect for self-study or class use. |
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Big and Little Cats is a level 3 fact and fiction primary Reader about cats, with back-of-book activities and Picture Dictionary. |
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Based on the success of the original edition, The Business 2.0 continues to offer Business English students the confidence, language and fundamentals skills they need to succeed in the competitive international business environment. Based on feedback from users, research into business English studies and the ever-evolving needs of employers The Business 2.0 has been improved in a number of ways. There is a strong focus on the 'intangible' business skills — emotional intelligence and interpersonal abilities. So not only is the student prepared with the business language and knowledge but also as a well-rounded and receptive approach to dealing professionally with others. The Business eWorkbook — an integral part of the course on a personal computer or laptop. This includes extra language practice, tests and word lists, and audio and video you can download to a tablet, phone or MP3 player for on-the-go learning. This replaces the DVD-ROM from the first edition and new videos for the Advanced and Upper Intermediate level offer good/bad models for the final speaking task, including commentaries by a communications expert. This content is also available for use on a Learner Management System such as Moodle or Blackboard. This is a compact course that makes the most of new media to ensure the package is relevant for both students and teachers. |
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The Beyond Teacher's Edition Premium Pack provides teaching tips and detailed background information on how to use the course. There is handy guidance on timings for every section of the Student’s Book and Workbook. Access to the Teacher's Resource Centre is included. This contains the Presentation Kit, Digital Student's Book, Online Workbook and much more. |
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