Macmillan

The Original Gothic-Horror Literary Classic! Mary Shelley's deceptively simple story of Victor Frankenstein and the creature he brings to life, first published in 1818, is now more widely read-and more widely discussed... Čítať ďalej

One bleak and windy evening, 8 year old Pip meets an escaped convict on the marshes. Shortly afterwards, he is summoned to Satis House, the derelict, gloomy home of the strange, reclusive Miss Havisham. Here, Pip meets... Čítať ďalej

An adventure thriller set in Turkey. Tom Smith flies to Istanbul to join his fiancée for a holiday. But Angela fails to meet him that evening as arranged. The next morning Tom has some terrible news; Angela was killed... Čítať ďalej

Lenny Samuel, the Los Angeles private detective, is hired to investigate threats made to a famous film actress

This series provides a wide variety of reading materials for all learners of English. The books are retold versions of popular classics and contemporary titles as well as specially written stories... Čítať ďalej

The young friends, Lisa and Alice, were first introduced in Photo Finish (Starter Level). Their story was continued in Shooting Stars (Starter Level), when the girls had a wonderful holiday on a Greek island. They some... Čítať ďalej

In Company has established itself as the Business English course for professionals because of its immediate results through topic-based content, active skills, and real-world tasks that are instantly relevant... Čítať ďalej

When the young and beautiful Dorothea Brooke marries the aging scholar, Edward Casaubon, the people of Middlemarch believe that no good will come of it. Dorothea quickly grows unhappy and bored. Then she begins a sensitive... Čítať ďalej

The classic folk tale of Robin Hood and his band of merry men, who rob from the rich to give to the poor

After the death of her husband, Mrs Dashwood and her three daughters, Elinor, Marianne and Margaret, find they must leave Norland Park and move to a small cottage. There, Marianne falls in love with the dashing but unreliable... Čítať ďalej

The young Robinson Crusoe ignores his father's advice and decides to become a sailor. But Crusoe is soon caught up in violent storms and finds himself shipwrecked on a remote island. He will have to live on this island... Čítať ďalej

The young Robinson Crusoe ignores his father's advice and decides to become a sailor. But Crusoe is soon caught up in violent storms and finds himself shipwrecked on a remote island where he must live for the next 28 years... Čítať ďalej

Two adventure stories about a newspaper delivery boy who wants to be a detective. Recommended for younger readers. Alarm! - Toby foils the attempt by a gang of thieves to break into an electronics factory. The Cutting... Čítať ďalej

At the festival of Osiris, the loyal subjects of the Pharaoh have gathered to pay homage to their leader. But Taita - a wise and gifted eunuch slave - sees him as a symbol of the fading glory of the kingdom. Together with Lostris... Čítať ďalej

Vivid story of the hardships edured by a young Zulu migrant worker. Xuma sees the brutality of the bosses of the mine and the squalor of the township where he lives. In the city, white people lead privileged lives. Xuma... Čítať ďalej

A romantic thriller set against the background of the French Revolution

Stuart is desperate to buy the motorbike that his friend Martin is selling. Yet, with no job, how is he going to find the money?

Set in the 1800s. A light-hearted account of the difficulties a pretty young woman encounters in her search for a rich and handsome husband!

A gothic romance set in the twilight world of Paris in the 1870s. This story has been the basis of many films and plays, as well as a world famous musical

Three tales by one of the masters of horror-story writing: The Judge's House, The Iron Maiden and The Return of Abel Behena