Foreign Languages

In 1880 Dostoevsky completed "The Brothers Karamazov," the literary effort for which he had been preparing all his life. Compelling, profound, complex, it is the story of a patricide and of the four sons who each had a motive for murder: Dmitry, the sensualist, Ivan, the intellectual; Alyosha, the m... More

A collection of the Sunday paper cartoon strips in which Calvin, the self-proclaimed "Boy of Destiny", continues to save the universe with his alter egos, Spaceman Spiff and Stupendous Man--until Miss Wormwood or his mother bring him back to reality. Full color.Zounds Spaceman Spiff, Stupendous Man... More

This book is the first to present Wordsworth's greatest poem in all three of its separate forms. It reprints, on facing pages, the version of The Prelude that was completed in 1805, together with the much-revised work published after the poet's death in 1850. In addition the editors include the two-... More

Originally written in Bengali in 1912, The Post Office, rich in symbolism and allegory, is a play about man's passionate cry for the faraway, for the call of the awakening in the world of spiritual freedom. Mahatma Gandhi was enraptured to witness the play in 1917 and W.B.Yeats thought it a masterpi... More

Concluding a discovery of a remarkable ground-breaking treasure map, Tintin and his team head for a mysterious isolated island seeking Red Rackhams Treasure. But does the treasure really exist? If so, is it on the island? Is it safe to look for it? What troubles and adventures are in store for Tinti... More

For students studying for the Test of English as a Foreign Language, this study guide includes four practice tests on CD-ROM; audio CD and transcripts of authentic-language conversations; eight comprehensive chapters of reading, writing, listening, and speaking practice; plus test-taking strategies.... More

The magical friendship shared by Calvin and his stuffed tiger Hobbes has endeared them to millions of fans. Now, their friendship endures in a full-color collection of Sunday cartoons and original art done for the book, all fit for a lazy Sunday afternoon. Andrews, McMeel & Parker.... More

A detailed and in-depth biography of the Latin language from its very beginnings to the present day from the widely acclaimed author of 'Empires of the Word'.   The Latin language has been a constant in the cultural history of the West for over two millennia. It has shaped the way we think o... More

This big book is about a child’s day, and children’s make-belief worlds, which are as real to them as the everyday one we live in.... More

Calvin and Hobbes is syndicated in more than 400 newspapers. Now they're at it again with even more fun, more laughs and more profits."Be good to yourself: Buy a copy of this "Calvin and Hobbes" cartoon book. If you don't laugh out loud at every third strip, check your pulse. You may be dead." --Phi... More

British English A to Zed is the most comprehensive guide to everyday English as it is spoken on both sides of the Atlantic. No longer will you be left confused when someone asks to borrow your biro (ballpoint pen) or your housewife (sewing kit). This updated and revised edition includes more than 5... More

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Grammar and Punctuation, Grade 4 provides rule charts and practice pages for these grammar and punctuation skills: kinds of sentences simple & complete subjects & predicates common, proper, singular, plural nouns irregular plurals using I & me correctly possessive nouns & pronouns kinds of verbs sub... More

"New York Times" best-seller Everyone misses "Calvin and Hobbes,"It reinvented the newspaper comic strip at a time when many had all but buried the funnies as a vehicle for fresh, creative work. Then Bill Watterson came along and reminded a new generation of what older readers and comic strip aficio... More

Style: Lessons in Clarity and Grace, Ninth Edition Joseph M. Williams Why have thousands of college writers loved-and learned from-this book? Listen to what Joseph Williams has to say: "The ninth edition of Style aims at answering the same questions I asked in the earlier ones: What is it in a sent... More

Based on the famous Cutler Acceleread program, this resource offers simple, easy-to-use techniques and tests to help people read faster and understand context better. Includes eye exercises, drills for practicing pacing, and much more.This fourth edition of "Triple Your Reading Speed" does just that... More