John Escott Reihenfolge der Bücher (Chronologisch)

Original / British English Marcel is a mouse and a famous detective. He lives in Paris. One evening, two thieves steal a very expensive diamond ring -- the 'White Star'. Then they steal a car. Marcel follows them across Paris to a cafe. Can he get the 'White Star' and bring it back?

This romantic adventure story is set in 17th-century Southwest England. Young farmer John Ridd confronts the notorious Doones, known for their crimes. However, he falls in love with Lorna, who lives with the Doones.

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Hochbrisant, Topaktuell Der britische Ex-Premierminister Adam Lang will seine Memoiren veröffentlichen. Nach dem dubiosen Tod seines Ghostwriters recherchiert dessen Nachfolger genauer als verlangt und macht eine Entdeckung, die zu einem weltpolitischen Chaos führen kann. War der Premier im 'Krieg gegen den Terror' eine Marionette der CIA? Niemand zuvor hat Großbritannien so lange regiert wie Premierminister Adam Lang. Nun ist er aus dem Amt geschieden, und alle Welt erwartet sehnsüchtig die Memoiren des charismatischen Machtmenschen. Sensationelle zehn Millionen Dollar Vorschuss hat ihm sein amerikanischer Verleger geboten. Unter zwei Bedingungen: Das Buch muss binnen zwei Jahren auf dem Markt sein, und der Ex-Premier soll in Sachen Krieg gegen den Terror kein Blatt vor den Mund nehmen. Ein halbes Jahr vor dem Termin passiert das Undenkbare: Am Ufer der US-amerikanischen Insel Martha’s Vineyard, wohin sich Adam Lang zum Arbeiten an seinen Erinnerungen zurückgezogen hat, wird die Leiche seines Ghostwriters angeschwemmt. War es Mord? Schnell wird ein Ersatzmann gefunden, der auf eigene Faust noch genauer als sein Vorgänger in der Vergangenheit des Machtpolitikers recherchiert. Und dabei stößt er auf Dinge, die so brisant sind, dass deren Veröffentlichung zu einem weltpolitischen Chaos führen würde.

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Ben has a job in Mr. Tyson's store. Then Mr. Tyson finds money in Ben's bag. Get out of my store! Mr. Tyson says. But is Ben the thief? There is an earthquake in the city - and Mr. Tyson gets his answer.

Ihr Haar war schwarz und fiel ihr auf die Schultern. Sie hatte hohe Wangenknochen und einen sinnlichen Mund und trug ein Kleid aus weißer Seide. Ihre Augen waren blau, leuchtend und verächtlich, aber als sie mit einem Hauch von Humor in seine sahen, erkannte Bond, dass sie eine Botschaft enthielten. Solitaire beobachtete seine Augen und zog lässig ihre Unterarme zusammen, sodass das Tal zwischen ihren Brüsten sich vertiefte. Die Botschaft war unmissverständlich. Die schöne, hellseherische Solitaire ist die Gefangene (und das Werkzeug) von Mr. Big – Meister der Angst, Künstler des Verbrechens und Voodoo-Baron des Todes. James Bond hat keine Zeit für Aberglauben – er weiß, dass dieser kriminelle Schwergewicht auch ein hochrangiger SMERSH-Agent und eine echte Bedrohung ist. Nachdem er ihn durch die Jazzlokale von Harlem, die Everglades und in die Karibik verfolgt hat, hat 007 erkannt, dass Big einer der gefährlichsten Männer ist, denen er je gegenüberstand. Und niemand, nicht einmal die geheimnisvolle Solitaire, kann sicher sein, wie ihr Kampf der Willen enden wird...

Casino Royale/Leben und sterben lassen/Diamantenfieber - 3 Romane in einem Band - bk1250; Ullstein Verlag; Ian Fleming; pocket_book; 1986

CD: British English with some American English characters

"Zoe Baker works in a bookstore. She also likes acting, and she has a part in the play Romeo and Juliet. Mike Morrison writes about the play for the newspaper. What does he write about Zoe? Is Zoe a good actress ... or is she just 'a pretty face'? What does Zoe think when she reads the newspaper? What does she do?"--Page 4 of cover

„Der Kuss der Schlange“: Mrs. Hathall hat für ihre neue Schwiegertochter nicht viel übrig. Als Angela es versäumt, sie vom Bahnhof abzuholen, ist dies ein weiterer Minuspunkt. Auch ein Empfang bleibt aus, nicht einmal das Abendessen ist zubereitet. Doch Angela hat eine perfekte Entschuldigung: Sie liegt erdrosselt im Schlafzimmer-… „Leben mit doppeltem Boden“: Unter einer Hecke hat man die Leiche Rhoda Comfreys gefunden. Doch außer ihrem Namen scheint niemand in der Nachbarschaft etwas über sie zu wissen. Zum ersten Mal sieht sich Wexford einem Fall gegenüber, der keinen einzigen möglichen Verdächtigen und kein Motiv erkennen lassen will-…

"Listen, Bond," said Tiffany Case. "It'd take more than Crabmeat Ravigotte to get me into bed with a man. In any event, since it's your check, I'm going to have caviar, and what the English call "cutlets", and some pink champagne. I don't often date a good-looking Englishman and the dinner's going to live up to the occasion." Meet Tiffany Case, a cold, gorgeous, devil-may-care blonde; the kind of girl you could get into a lot of trouble with-if you wanted. She stands between James Bond and the leaders of a diamond-smuggling ring that stretches from Africa via London to the States. Bond uses her to infiltrate this gang, but once in America the hunter becomes the hunted. Bond is in real danger until help comes from an unlikely quarter, the ice-maiden herself ...

Bernardo likes hats. One day he buys a new hat at a street market and people laugh at it. "Why do you want another hat, Bernardo?" his wife says to him. "You have twenty." But what can she do?

Word count 10,650 Suitable for younger learners

Gone with the Wind is a story of love and war and one of the best selling books of all time. Part I follows the popular but selfish Scarlett O'Hara, the gentlemanly Ashley Wilkes, and dangerous but charming Rhett Butler as their world is destroyed in the terrible American Civil war.

This reader is accompanied with a CD that contains the full audio of the text in MP3 format. Pete and Carla are students. One day they look at some very old coins and stamps in a shop. Pete wants to buy some stamps, but they are very expensive. Later that day some coins are missing from the shop - and the shopkeeper wants to find Pete.

Original / British EnglishA mysterious stranger has come to the island where Costas lives. Why is the man there, and why is he looking at Eagle’s Rock? Costas wants to be the first person to climb the dangerous rock. But will the stranger climb it first?

Original / British English Pete and Carla are students. One day they look at some very old coins and stamps in a shop. Pete wants to buy some stamps, but they are very expensive. Later that day some coins are missing from the shop -- and the shopkeeper wants to find Pete.

Stories in the Travelman Short Stories series take the reader to places of mystery, fantasy, horror, romance, and corners of the universe yet unexplored. In turn, readers take them on the bus or subway, slip them into briefcases and lunchboxes, and send them from Jersey to Juneau.Each classic or original short story is printed on one sheet of paper and folded like a map. This makes it simple to read while commuting, convenient to carry when not, and easy to give or send to a friend. A paper envelope is provided for mailing or gift-giving, and both are packaged in a clear plastic envelope for display. The cost is not much more than a greeting card.

One cold winter morning, a famous movie star and her teenage daughter are driving along a country road A blue van is waiting for them. Tom is in the van, but he's not a kidnapper - he's an artist. He usually draws pictures for adventure stories. Now he's in a real life adventure

This award-winning collection of adapted classic literature and original stories develops reading skills for low-beginning through advanced students. Accessible language and carefully controlled vocabulary build students' reading confidence. Introductions at the beginning of each story, illustrations throughout, and glossaries help build comprehension. Before, during, and after reading activities included in the back of each book strengthen student comprehension. Audio versions of selected titles provide great models of intonation and pronunciation of difficult words.

Original / American English Ricardo and Gisela are going home to Rio. Gisela likes reading and quiet people. Ricardo likes noise ... and he likes Gisela. In Rio, a thief takes Gisela's bag. What can Ricardo do?

Original / American English Tom breaks his leg in a football game -- it's not his lucky day! A week later, Tom sees his favorite movie star. But Tom falls again--and suddenly the movie star is falling too! Reporters are taking pictures of Tom. Is this his lucky break?

Original / British English This is Nicky's first visit to New York. He is going to stay with his aunt, but she is not at the airport. Then some older boys on motorbikes play a dangerous game with him. Not long after he arrives, the police are looking for Nicky. Can he find his aunt before the police find him? This Pack contains a Book and MP3

This is Oscar Wilde's tale of the American family moved into a British mansion, Canterville Chase, much to the annoyance its tired ghost. The family -- which refuses to believe in him -- is in Wilde's way a commentary on the British nobility of the day -- and on the Americans, too. The tale, like many of Wilde's, is rich with allusion, but ends as sentimental romance. . .

Verbissene Vergeltungsjagd eines Kapitäns auf einen riesenhaften weißen Wal

Suitable for younger learners Word count 10,800

Use these fully illustrated classic and contemporary plays for reading practice or performance. Each script offers performance notes, character lists, exercises, and glossaries.

The story of a friendship that develops between a lonely crippled painter and a village girl, when together they minister to an injured snow goose during World War II.

This award-winning collection of adapted classic literature and original stories develops reading skills for low-beginning through advanced students. Accessible language and carefully controlled vocabulary build students' reading confidence. Introductions at the beginning of each story, illustrations throughout, and glossaries help build comprehension. Before, during, and after reading activities included in the back of each book strengthen student comprehension. Audio versions of selected titles provide great models of intonation and pronunciation of difficult words.

'Where are you taking me?' asked Dantes. 'Turn round and look,' said the officer. Dantes turned. The boat had passed the entrance of the port. On the right, he saw the dark shadow of the island of Ratonneau. An on the left he saw the black shape of the island off it.

Bathsheba Everdene is young, proud, and beautiful. She is an independent woman and can marry any man she chooses - if she chooses. In fact, she likes her independence, and she likes fighting her own battles in a man's world. But it is never wise to ignore the power of love.

Die Herrin von Wildfell Hall ist ein eindringliches Plädoyer für die Gleichberechtigung der Frau im Viktorianischen Zeitalter. Anne Bronte hat hier ein bis dahin tabuisiertes Thema ins Zentrum einer spannenden Handlung gestellt: die Unterdrückung der Frau in der Ehe und ihr Anspruch auf Achtung und Selbstverwirklichung.

První případ středověkého detektiva, benediktinského mnicha Cadfaela, začíná, když převor kláštera v Shrewsbury touží získat ostatky velšské mučednice Winifredy. Jeho výprava do velšského Geytherinu, kde je Winifred pohřbena, narazí na odpor místního lidu, vedeného velmožem Rhisiartem. Napětí se vyostří, když se převor pokusí Rhisiarta podplatit, ale ten se na schůzku nedostaví a je nalezen zavražděn. Podezření padá na jeho anglického pohůnka Engelarda, který měl s Rhisiartem spor o jeho dceru Sioned. Cadfael brzy zjistí, že Engelard je nevinný, a odhalí, že zločin byl spáchán jinak, než se zdálo. Podezřelých je několik, včetně neúspěšného ctitele Sioned Peredura, Robertových nohsledů Jeronýma a Columbana, a dokonce i samotného převora. Cadfael, předchůdce slavných detektivů, se s tímto zapeklitým problémem dokáže vypořádat.

Elaine Boldt ist verschwunden, eine reiche Witwe Anfang vierzig. Merkwürdig ist nicht nur, dass jede Spur von ihr fehlt, sondern auch, dass sie ihren teuren Luchsmantel zum Spottpreis verhökerte und die Kosten für Reinigung und Änderung schuldig blieb. Erst als ihre Schwester Beverly Danziger, die nicht weniger wohlhabend scheint, sie wegen der Erbschaft eines Cousins sprechen will, beauftragt Beverly die Privatdetektivin Kinsey Millhone, ihre Schwester Elaine zu finden. Kinsey macht sich auf die Suche und stößt auf immer seltsamere Querverbindungen und Vernetzungen. So wurde eine Nachbarin Elaines, wenige Tage bevor Elaine verschwand, ermordet. Nur ein Zufall? Als Kinsey endlich die entscheidende Idee kommt, ist es fast zu spät, es kommt zu einem dramatischen Showdown ...

In this adventure thriller, a captivating storyline unfolds when a beautiful blonde girl hands Pete a cassette film. As he develops the pictures, the mystery intensifies, drawing him deeper into an intriguing plot. Designed for English learners, the Macmillan Readers series features controlled vocabulary and helpful illustrations to enhance understanding, making it an engaging choice for those looking to improve their language skills while enjoying a thrilling narrative.

Classic / British English Sherlock Holmes is a very clever man. When people have strange, difficult problems, they come to him. Where is Mr Hosmer Angel? Which student saw the exam paper before the exam? Why is somebody following Miss Smith? Can you find the answers before Sherlock Holmes does?

Some sisters are good friends, some are not. Somtimes there is more hate in a family than there is love. Karin is beautiful and has lots of men friends, but she can be very unkind to her sister Marcia. Perhaps when they were small, there was love between them, but that was a long time ago. They say that everybody has one crime in them. Perhaps they only take an umbrella that does not belong to them. Perhaps they steal from a shop, perhaps they get angry and hit someone, perhaps they kill...

Noch einmal sind 10 Jahre vergangen – die drei Freunde Athos, Aramis und Porthos alt geworden. Aber es wartet noch ein letztes Abenteuer auf sie. Ludwig XIV. ist inzwischen an der Macht und führt ein sinnloses, ausschweifendes Leben auf Kosten seiner Untertanen. D’Artagnan ist sein Hauptmann. Gleichzeitig liegt ein geheimnisvoller Mann mit einer eisernen Maske seit 18 Jahren in der Bastille gefangen. Nur wenige wissen um seine Identität. Als der König die Geliebte von Athos’ Sohn zu seiner Mätresse macht, reift der verwegene Plan, Ludwig XIV. zu stürzen, und eine große Geschichte um Ehre, Liebe und Loyalität nimmt ihren Lauf.

Der große Schicksalsroman  Durch Zufall erfährt die in ärmlichen Verhältnissen lebende Tess Durbeyfield, dass ihre Familie einem alten normannischen Adelsgeschlecht entstammt. Ihr Entschluss, vermeintliche Verwandte zu besuchen, hat fatale Folgen für die junge Frau: Sie trifft auf die zwei Männer, die den Gang ihres Schicksals unheilvoll lenken. Mit Tess sorgte Thomas Hardy 1891 für Aufsehen. Der Roman zählt zu den großen Klassikern der englischen Literatur. Diese Neuausgabe in attraktiver Sonderausstattung bietet die zeitgemäße Übersetzung von Helga Schulz.

Eine der berühmtesten und erfolgreichsten Krimiserien der Welt – "Sue Grafton wird von Thriller zu Thriller immer noch besser!" (Die Welt) Kinsey Millhone kann es einfach nicht lassen: Endlich hat sich die Privatdetektivin einmal vorgenommen, richtig auszuspannen, da stolpert sie auch schon über den nächsten Fall. Diesmal geht es um den verstorbenen Kriegsveteranen Johnny Lee. Wieso taucht sein Name nirgends in den militärischen Akten auf? Und warum sind so viele Leute an seinem Nachlaß interessiert? Kinsey muß all ihren Mut und ihre Intelligenz einsetzen, denn bald wird es auch für sie äußerst gefährlich …

Book by John Escott, Adam Willis

Every year millions of people visit England from all over the world. Find out why and read about the history of the country and some of the things you can see and do there today - the cities, national parks, sports, the cinema and theatre, pubs and music. All the things that make England a beautiful and exciting place to visit!

How much do you know about the Wild West? What do you know about cowboys and Indians, about wagon trails and gunfights? Inside this book you will find the true story of the Wild West, and of some of the famous people who lived and worked there. People like Wyatt Earp, Jesse James, Billy the Kid - and Annie Oakley, the best shot in the West.

Rowan Atkinson stras in this funny film as an incompetent British diplomat who is mistaken for a famous and danerous spy.

Flies are a nuisance. They are annoying when they buzz around you, but you can brush them away with your hand. After all, a fly is only about half the size of your fingernail. But suppose it wasn't. Catch a fly and look at it closely - look at its head, its eyes, its legs. Now imagine that this thing was the size of a human being... These eight stories offer horror in many shapes and forms, in worlds full of monsters and evil spirits, where terror lies waiting in the shadows, and where the living and the dead dance hand in hand.--Quatrième de couverture

The men and the woman in this book - William Tell, Tom Blood, Lord Bao, King Matthias, Johnny Appleseed, and Lady Godiva - are all real people from history. But every time someone tells an old story, they change things in it, to make them bigger, better, and more exciting. So what is true in this book and what is not? Read all six of the stories, and see what you think.--P. [4] of cover

»Die Welt hat Zähne. Und mit denen beißt sie zu, wann immer sie will.« Die neunjährige Trisha unternimmt mit ihrem Bruder und ihrer Mutter eine Wanderung. Trisha verlässt kurz den Weg - und verläuft sich im Wald. Sie ist allein. Noch niemand hat bemerkt, dass sie verschwunden ist. Keiner ist da, der sie beschützen kann - vor Hunger und Durst, Mückenschwärmen und wilden Tieren, Einsamkeit und Dunkelheit. Aber vor allem nicht vor dem, was sich in den Wäldern aufgemacht hat, die Neunjährige heimzusuchen...

Die Geschichte Von Wolfsblut, Sohn Einer Hündin Und Eines Wolfes. - Der Brutale Kampf Von Jägern Und Goldgräbern Gegen Die Indianer Alaskas.

»Das herausragendste Stück Prosa, das Amerika hervorgebracht hat.« Henry James Neuengland, 1642: Die junge Hester Prynne wird in der strenggläubigen Dorfgemeinschaft Boston des Ehebruchs angeklagt und dazu verurteilt, das scharlachrote ›A‹ als Zeichen für das sündige Verbrechen sichtbar auf ihrer Kleidung zu tragen. Den Namen des Vaters ihres unehelichen Kindes verschweigt sie. Als ihr lange verschollener Ehemann plötzlich wieder auftaucht, kommt ihr Geheimnis Stück für Stück ans Licht.

GEOlino Edition. Die besten Abenteuer-Bücher für Kinder und Jugendliche. Unkas, der letzte Mohikaner, und Falkenauge sind den feindlichen Huronen auf der Spur, die die Tochter des Generals Munros verschleppt haben. Wird es ihnen gelingen, das Mädchen zu retten?

Discover the capital of the United States of America, past and present.

Do ghosts exist? When Rick and Mia explore a mysterious old house perhaps they will find out.

"You're a brave man, but I am afraid for you,' says Lady Marian to Robin of Locksley. She is afraid because Robin does not like Prince John's new taxes and wants to do something for the poor people of Nottingham. When Prince John hears this, Robin is suddenly in great danger"--Cover

A famous painting is going to the Grierson Gallery in LA and they want a top man to come to America. He can talk about the artist. The National Gallery in London sent Mr Bean. But something is very wrong with Mr Bean! He's very, very strange. And dangerous! After he arrives accidents start to happen.

Mit Originaltexten und Bearbeitungen klassischer sowie moderner Literatur lädt die 'Oxford Bookworms Library' zum Lesen ein. - Illustrationen erleichtern die Einführung neuer Vokabeln. - Ein reichhaltiger Aufgabenapparat liefert Übungen und Aktivitäten. - Ein 'glossary' erklärt alle Wörter, die über die angegebenen Grundwörter hinausgehen.

Nicky has just got off the plane at New York to stay with his Aunt Carrie. But at once things start to go wrong. Soon Nicky is being taken on a terrifying tour of New York by some young people he doesn’t even know. And the police think he is a thief! Nicky is lost, alone and very scared. A gripping adventure for younger readers.

These stories by John Updike, Graham Greene, William Boyd, Susan Hill, D.H. Lawrence, Saki, Penelope Lively, Bernard McLaverty, Frank Tuohy, Morley Callaghan explore life from a child's perspective, and show that the world can be a strange, baffling, and sometimes very frightening place.

Mr Ross lives on an island where no visitors come. He stops people from taking photographs of him. He is young and rich, but he looks sad. And there is one room in his house which is always locked. Carol Sanders and her mother come to the island to work for Mr Ross. Carol soon decides that there is something very strange about Mr Ross. Where did he get his money from? How can a young man buy an island? So she watches, and she listens - and one night she learns what is behind the lockeddoor.

Designed for reading practice or performing. Each play offers the opportunity to learn and practice language in an imaginative and dynamic way.

A magazine-style reader with stories and articles exploring both the fun and the difficult aspects of Christmas. There are interesting articles about Christmas and its traditions, plus recipes and quizzes. There is a look at the serious meaning of Christmas, too. An entertaining guide to one of the most important festivals in the world.

Acht Jahre sind seit dem Mord an Staranwalt Laurence Fife vergangen. Erst jetzt macht sich Kinsey Millhone im Auftrag von dessen Frau auf die Spur des Mörders...

Der römische Centurio Marcus hat sich nach Britannien beworben, weil dort, im hohen Norden des Landes, die Legion seines Vaters spurlos verschwunden ist. Kein einziger Soldat ist zurückgekehrt und auch das Feldzeichen, den römischen Adler, hat niemand mehr wieder gesehen. Marcus möchte herausfinden, was damals wirklich geschehen ist. Doch geschieht noch viel, ehe er endlich die Erkundungsreise antreten kann. Wird es ihm aber gelingen, seinen Vater wiederzufinden und den römischen Adler zurückzuholen?

Who is the stranger and why has he come to the island? Why does he look at Eagle's Rock and Vitalis' house? Costas wants to know the answers to these questions. And he wants to be the first to climb the dangerous Eagle's Rock. But will the stranger do it first? A dramatic adventure follows.

One of the most beloved adventure stories of all time, "Treasure Island" is a swashbuckling tale of the search for hidden treasure. When an old sea captain named Billy Bones dies at the Admiral Benbow Inn on the west coast of England during the mid-1700s, Jim Hawkins, the innkeeper's son, and his mother discover a treasure map among his belongings. Jim shows the map to local acquaintances, Dr. Livesey and Squire Trelawney, and together they plan an expedition to find the treasure. They set sail aboard the "Hispaniola," led by Captain Smollett, in search of Treasure Island. Among the crew are former pirates, who are led to mutiny by "Long John" Silver, a one-legged tavern-keeper hired as the ship's cook. Written in the late 19th century, Robert Louis Stevenson's "Treasure Island" dramatically depicts maritime life, rich with its perils, in an adventure that investigates the nature of good and evil itself.

Set amidst the real-world events following the Jacobite rising of 1745, Robert Louis Stevenson's novel "Kidnapped" tells the story of David Balfour, who travels to meet his uncle and collect his inheritance after his father's death. Betrayed by his uncle, David is kidnapped by Captain Hoseason of the brig "Covenant," who intends to sell him into slavery in the Carolina Colonies. However, the ship is blown off course and returns to Scotland, where it collides with a small vessel, bringing aboard the Scottish soldier and Jacobite Alan Breck Stewart. With Alan's help, David escapes his captors and becomes embroiled in the struggle between the Scottish Highlanders and the English government. Stranded in the Scottish wilderness, David must fight for his life and seek to reclaim his rightful inheritance. Through the characters of Alan and David, the conflict over Scottish independence from English rule is vividly portrayed.

Das Buch enthält ausser der Titelerzählung: Markheim. The Body Snatcher - Der Leichenräuber

It is festival time in the City of Themon, and Hercules and Iolaus are to choose the festival queen. But will she die, like all festival queens before her? And is Hera the lover of Zeus behind it all? Before these and others questions can be answered, Hercules must figt the terrible Sea Serpent of Themom.

Nick Lortz is sitting outside a café in Whistler, a village in the Canadian mountains, when a stranger comes and sits next to him. She's young, pretty, and has a beautiful smile. Nick is happy to sit and talk with her. But why does she call Nick 'Mr. Hollywood'? Why does she give him a big kiss when she leaves? And who is the man at the next table - the man with the short white hair? Nick learns the answers to these questions three long days later - in a police station on Vancouver Island.

Frankreichs Staatspräsident Charles de Gaulle soll vor einem eiskalten Attentäter geschützt werden. Doch der Plan des Superkillers aus London, genannt 'Schakal' und angeheuert von der französischen Untergrundorganisation OAS, scheint perfekt zu sein. Die Jagd, die quer durch Europa führt, steigert sich zum atemberaubenden Duell zwischen dem französischen Polizeiapparat und dem eiskalten Profimörder.

THE BEAT GOES ON.Sie sind immer unterwegs, auf Trips quer durch den amerikanischen Kontinent. Sie berauschen sich an der Natur, an Drogen, am Jazz, am Sex. Atemlos erzählt Jack Kerouac in seinem autobiographischen Roman von der Suche nach dem Glück, nach Freiheit, nach der großen Liebe, nach der ultimativen Party. «On the Road» hat weltweit ganze Generationen inspiriert. Kerouac tippte das Manuskript in drei schlaflosen Wochen auf eine vierzig Meter lange Papierrolle. Es erschien stark überarbeitet, eingekürzt und anonymisiert. Nun liegt die Urfassung des legendären Beat-Romans endlich vollständig und neu übersetzt auf Deutsch vor.«Erst in der ursprünglichen Fassung entfaltet der Roman seinen ganzen unwiderstehlichen Sog und zeigt den neuartigen Prosa-Sound, um den Kerouac sich bemüht hatte.» NEUE ZÜRCHER ZEITUNG

Matilda is an extraordinary little girl with remarkable abilities. At just five-and-a-half, she excels in double-digit multiplication and devours Dickens with ease. Despite being a super-nerd and the teacher's pet, her classmates adore her. However, her home life is far from ideal, as she is stuck with two self-absorbed parents. At school, she faces the tyrannical principal, Mrs. Trunchbull, a former hammer-throwing champion who terrorizes students with her brute force and lack of empathy. Yet, Matilda possesses incredible inner strength: astonishing intelligence, saintly patience, and a knack for clever revenge. She begins with practical jokes aimed at her clueless parents, but her true challenge arises when she stands up for her beloved teacher, Miss Honey, against the malevolent Trunchbull. While the outcome is never in doubt, the story unfolds in unexpected ways. Roald Dahl masterfully blends imaginative storytelling with emotional depth, making readers genuinely care for Matilda, who, despite her gifts, experiences real feelings.

This Level 2, elementary Penguin Reader contains 500 words and tells the story of the Men in Black, who must save the world from the Bug. If they don't, there will be a war

Most of us love reading about crime in the newspapers, and reading stories about Sherlock Holmes and the other great detectives. This book looks at some of the great crimes of history - crimes like the Lindbergh kidnapping and the Mona Lisa robbery. It also looks at some great criminals, like the poisoner Dr Crippen. Most of these crimes were solved, but some, like the assassination of President Kennedy, still hold their mysteries.

What does the name " Agatha Christie " mean? To many people, it means a book about a murder mystery - a " whodunnit ". " I'm reading an Agatha Christie, " people say. " I'm not sure who the murderer is - I think it's . . . " But they are usually wrong, because it is not easy to guess the murderer's name before the end of the book. But who was Agatha Christie? What was she like? Was her life quiet and unexciting, or was it full of interest and adventure? Was there a mystery in her life, too? Cover images courtesy of The Mander and Mitchenson Theatre Collection/Angus McBean, Topham Picturepoint, Topham Picturepoint/Press Association, National Railway Museum/Science & Society Picture Library, and Stephen Oliver.

Alessia Cenci, Italiens erfolgreichste Rennreiterin, wird entführt. Andrew Douglas, Mitglied einer privaten Anti-Kidnapping-Beratungsfirma, wird auf diesen Fall angesetzt. Er hat nur zwei Anhaltspunkte: ein Gesicht, das ihm nicht gefällt, und ­ Pferde... Ziemlich schnell begreift er, daß der Organisator dieser Entführung ein ebenbürtiger Gegner ist. Als es noch zu weiteren Kidnappings kommt, beginnt ein Rennen auf Zeit zwischen zwei Profis, bei dem nur eine Frage von Bedeutung ist: Wer macht zuerst den entscheidenden Fehler?

The murder plan seems so neat, so clever. How can it possibly fail? And when Sonia's stupid, boring little husband is dead, she will be free to marry her handsome lover. But perhaps the boring little husband is not so stupid after all.

"Wuthering Heights" appears in 1847 in an England constrained by Victorian propriety; it is the only novel by a twenty-eight-year-old writer nearing death from tuberculosis. Initially published in a limited number of copies, it does not attract much interest, but it later establishes itself as a singular masterpiece of English literature. Set in the solitary and wild moors of Yorkshire, it unfolds a tumultuous and destructive love affair. The intense contrasts between the inhabitants of a prosperous valley home and those of a farmhouse on a windy hill converge in the figure of the orphan Heathcliff. The contradictory and venomous human passions intertwine love with suffering and cruel revenge. The model of the "gothic" novel is transcended, rendered incandescent through symbolic suggestions and exceptional emotional intensity. The exploration of conflicting affections and extreme emotions does not compromise the precise style that dissects human understanding, infusing those unrecognizable transparencies with such a breath of life that they transcend reality. The appendix includes the most significant and touching letters from the rich correspondence of the Brontë family.