Un recueil de 4 nouvelles anglaises ou américaines classiques, ayant pour sujet Noël.Charles DickensLHistoire des gobelins qui ont emporté un sacristain – The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton

"Call me Ishmael" On the vast, unpredictable oceans, Captain Ahab of the whaling vessel "Pequod" is a man possessed. Haunted by the loss of his leg to the elusive white whale who claimed it, Ahabs thirst for revenge knows no bounds. Heedless of any consequences, he and his crew pursue his ghostlike nemesis: Moby Dick. Herman Melvilles classic tale is a thrilling maritime adventure novel as well as a powerful allegory on the untamable essence of nature and fate. Better to sleep with a sober cannibal than a drunk Christian ... Ishmael Moby Dick gilt als das Meisterwerk der amerikanischen Literatur Think not, is my eleventh commandment; and sleep when you can, is my twelfth. Captain Ahab

London, 1984. Winston Smith no longer wants to rewrite history to serve the surveillance state of Oceania. When he falls in love with his colleague Julia, they make contact with an underground organisation and want to put an end to the rigid rule of the Party, as the disaster takes its course.Often regarded as one of the most prophetic novels of the 20th century, 1984 still shapes our thinking about surveillance and oppression.A must readThe New York TimesOne of the most significant novels of the 20th CenturyThe Guardian Englischsprachige Ausgabe Mit einem personlichen deutschsprachigen Nachwort von Ingo Dachwitz Winston Smith ist ein Antiheld schlechthin, doch gerade das macht einen Teil der Anziehungskraft von 1984 aus. Orwell zeichnet ihn als Figur, mit der sich viele Leser:innen identifizieren konnen, obwohl sie selbst nicht in einem totalitaren Staat leben. Wer fuhlt sich nicht manchmal gefangen in aueren Zwangen, ohne die Kraft, sich daraus zu befreien? Ingo Dachwitz

Buck leads a tranquil life as a pet and farm dog in sunny California when one day he is taken to Alaska by ruthless gold diggers and forced into the brutal life of a sled dog. From that moment on, he must stand his ground against ice and snow, and face the brutal cruelty of humans.With his intriguing descriptions of landscape and a gripping survival story of a heroic dog, this modern classic explores the conflict between civilization and nature. A thrilling adventure that has become one of the most famous stories in world literature. Englischsprachige Ausgabe Mit einem personlichen deutschsprachigen Nachwort von Jasmin Schreiber Der Ruf der Wildnis erklingt weiter, aber er konkurriert heutzutage mit dem Ruf der Liebe, der Bindung zwischen zwei Spezies, die absurd unterschiedlich sind, einander aber brauchen. Welcher Ruf starker ist, muss jeder Hund und jeder Mensch fur sich selbst entscheiden. Jasmin Schreiber

The Ringer was supposed to be dead. Now the notorious killer walks the streets of London again. His mission: vengeance for his sisters murder. Scotland Yard Inspector Wembury and police doctor Lomond investigate, but this villain is a master of disguise ...In this classic crime thriller, Edgar Wallace blends a well-paced story with delightfully crafted characters, and its no surprise, that The Ringer (1926) has been adapted as a cult movie more than once. Englischsprachige Ausgabe Mit einem personlichen deutschsprachigen Nachwort von Mark Benecke Ubrigens: Bevor ich Der Hexer das erste Mal gelesen habe, hatte ich dreiig Jahre lang keinen Roman auer Sherlock Holmes angeschaut. Um die Stimmung einzufangen, habe ich eine zerlesene, fleckige, bruchige Ausgabe aus dem Jahr 1952 bestellt und in einem totenstillen Hotelzimmer in einem Rutsch durchgelesen. Ergebnis: Das Buch vom Hexer funktioniert ganz wunderbar. Mark Benecke

A Summer in rural Massachusetts: Seventeen-year-old Charity Royall lives with her hard-drinking adoptive father. She dreams of escaping the sleepy little town for a more exciting and fulfilling life. Her chance comes when a young architect from the city arrives one day. She starts a passionate love affair. Englischsprachige Ausgabe Mit einer englischen Biographie der Autorin

Recently widowed, the beautiful and manipulative Lady Susan finds herself courted again. To escape the annoying gossip, she sets out to find a new husband. Her primary target is the handsome and wealthy Reginald DeCourcy. But her daughter has her eye on him as well ... Englischsprachige Ausgabe Mit einer englischen Biographie der Autorin

A tornado has blown young Dorothy and her dog Toto far from home to the magical Land of Oz. Only the powerful Wizard of Oz can help to find the way home to Kansas. The Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion join them on their adventurous journey to the Emerald City, where the Wizard lives. Englischsprachige Ausgabe Mit einer englischen Biographie des Autors

A mysterious figure emerges on the streets of London at nightonly to vanish just as quickly. He seems to embody all the dark passions that lie dormant in the depths of the human soul: a spawn of evil who does not shy away from murder. All that is known about him is his name: Mr. Hyde. Englischsprachige Ausgabe Klein, praktisch, gunstig: Ideal fur unterwegs Mit einer englischen Biographie des Autors

Peter Pan, the boy who never grows up, can fly and understands the languages of birds and fairies. One night he takes the Darling children from London to his fantasy realm, Neverland. There, they have breathtaking adventures with fairies, pirates, and mermaids. Few books have enchanted both adults and children as much as Peter Pan. Englischsprachige Ausgabe Klein, praktisch, gunstig: Ideal fur unterwegs Mit einer englischen Biographie des Autors

A unique book designed to help young children learn to enjoy school and begin their journey in learning the English language, supported by exclusive illustrations and fun games that ensure constant entertainment. In short, this is a book that educates and entertains and will undoubtedly captivate everyone from start to finish.

Unlock the colorful, humorous, and sometimes cheeky side of the Latvian language with this comprehensive Latvian Urban Dictionary. Featuring 500 slang words and phrases from A to Z, this guide provides clear explanations, practical examples, and English translations for each entry. Perfect for travelers, language learners, expatriates, and anyone curious about modern Latvian culture, this dictionary gives you insider access to the expressions that locals actually use in everyday life.Whether you want to understand Latvian memes, chat with friends, or navigate informal conversations in Riga or beyond, this book is your essential companion. From expressions that describe emotions, mischief, and humor, to casual phrases used in schools, cafes, and social media, youll gain a full grasp of Latvian slang, idioms, and playful language.What youll get in this book:· 500 Latvian slang terms from A to Z· Clear, easy-to-understand English translations· Practical examples showing how locals actually use each phrase· Fun, engaging explanations of cultural and contextual meaningThis dictionary bridges the gap between formal Latvian and everyday street language, helping you speak, understand, and laugh along with native speakers. Perfect for students, travelers, linguists, and anyone who wants to master modern Latvian communication.Learn the language that textbooks wont teach you and explore the real voice of Latvias streets, cafes, and online culture.

In Ireland, the art of conversation / crua-chaint is highly valued. We like to put a skin on a story / craiceann a chur ar scéal because words are not just words to us. They are alive, carrying echoes of where theyve been and taking us and the English language to new places.Writer Micheal O Conghaile has chosen his favourite everyday Irish words and he shows you how to weave them into your own crua-chaint. Some will surprise you with their Irish origins galore, hooligan and, of course, shenanigans. And some, such as amadan / fool, bacaidi / bockety, fustar / busy, gra / love and rira / uproar, will take your Irish conversation to the next level.

Avec « Stratagèmes » apprenez à déjouer efficacement et rapidement les pièges classiques du vocabulaire anglais.À destination des lycéens, étudiants ou adultes ayant besoin de progresser ou de tester

Avec « Stratagèmes » apprenez à déjouer efficacement et rapidement les pièges classiques de la grammaire anglaise.À destination des lycéens, étudiants ou adultes ayant besoin de progresser ou de test

Chaque chapitre débute par une petite histoire, un texte en portugais.Puis tout autour de ce texte, va se développer un bagage pédagogique complet. On y retrouve : du vocabulaire ; des exercices de comprehension sur le texte ; des expressions typiques ; des points de grammaire ; des exercices dapplication. Lauteur met egalement en avant des elements culturels du Portugal et du Bresil.

Chaque chapitre débute par une petite histoire, un texte en anglais.Puis tout autour de ce texte, va se développer un bagage pédagogique complet. On y retrouve : du vocabulaire ; des exercices de comprehension sur le texte ; des expressions typiques ; des points de grammaire ; des exercices dapplication. Lauteur met egalement en avant des elements culturels des pays anglophones.

Chaque chapitre débute par une petite histoire, un texte en italien spécial culture.Puis tout autour de ce texte, va se développer un bagage pédagogique complet. On y retrouve : du vocabulaire ; des exercices de comprehension sur le texte ; des expressions typiques ; des points de grammaire ; des exercices dapplication. Lauteur met egalement en avant des elements culturels de lItalie.

Kom igång, premiers pas en suédois vous accompagne dans l’apprentissage des bases de la langue suédoise de niveau A1-A2. Lobjectif de cet ouvrage, divisé en vingt-cinq leçons, est de vous familiarise

Destiné aux apprenants débutants de niveau A2+, ce livre de vocabulaire russe entend faciliter l’acquisition du vocabulaire de base et proposer phrases types et expressions idiomatiques pour un usage