This lively and attractive book will be invaluable to all those who have difficulty with spelling; a help to good spellers who want to avoid the less obvious mistakes; and a guide for foreigners through the illogicalities of English spelling. The guidelines, rules and exceptions are presented in a highly visual and entertaining form and there are lots of tests and quizzes for readers to check their progress.
Authors: Robyn Gee and Carol Watson 1990 Usborne Publishing
Naturally Speaking: A Dictionary of Quotations on Biology, Botany, Nature and Zoology, Second Edition presents the largest compilation of published quotations on the natural world available so that readers can get a feel for the depth and breadth of natural history and the life sciences. The book contains the words and wisdom of several hundred scientists, writers, philosophers, poets, and academicians. The bibliography is useful for readers who want to search for more details about the quotations listed while the extensive author and subject indexes provide the perfect tool for locating quotations.
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen - Volume 2, part 1-6 of 6 comic for advanced readers Second volume (or series) of the excellent American comic having its source in all classic science-fiction, mystery and fantasy novels. Very good imagery and interesting text, many archaisms, so I would recommend it for upper-intermediate an advanced readers. Suitable for high-school and adults.
Oscar Wilde - Young King & Other Stories
Penguin Readers Level 3 (1200 words)
Strange and wonderful things happen in the seven short stories in this book. Who is the Young King? Why is it always winter in The Giant’s Garden? A book of fairytales, but one that will appeal to all ages. Oscar Wilde opens up a world of witches, mermaids and monsters but who all have very human feelings.
King Arthur & the Knights of the Round Table Penguin Readers Level 2 (600 words) The story of King Arthur is one of the most famous legends in England. A wonderful tale of the days of chivalry and the exciting adventures of Sir Gawain, Sir Galahad and the other knights of the Round Table.
