Frank Brennan

Playing the Game - level C1 (Advanced 1) About the series New English Fiction: a series of 6 readers in 3 levels for Secondary School AIMS Give students the pleasure and satisfaction of reading original stories in the English language, whilst confronting the latest contemporary aspects of Anglophone culture. STRUCTURE This series contains original stories which take place in today's England and America. Each volume is based around central themes and includes three stories of approximately 5000 words each. Up-to-date topics are covered including cultural identity, globalization, ecology, sport and the power of the media. Interviews with the authors and a range of pre and post reading activities allow the reader to appreciate these stories to the full. Stories included: -The Pitch (by Rebecca Adlard) -Fruit Cocktail (by Frank Brennan) -The Cleopatra Club (by Antoinette Moses)

A series of 6 volumes featuring original stories taking place in today's Britain and US, each volume organised around a topical theme. The series is directed - and some of the novels are - by Antoinette Moses. For 14-18 year old students of English. A new literary reader series aimed at developping the students' pleasure to read authentic stories while expanding and consolidate their language knowledge. Each book contains 3 stories, each of about 5.000 words, organised around themes such as cultural identity, pop culture, one world (ecology, and the natural world), sports and the media. Each book features an interview with the authors and includes a series of worksheets for pre and post-reading activities.

Modern, original fiction for learners of English. United by the theme of the circle, these stories are set in the UK, the USA and Singapore. From the discovery by a student archaeologist of a mysterious silver disc with strange properties to the heart-warming story of the rescue of a dangerously ill child by a poor trishaw driver, this collection of five stories is both amusing and thought-provoking.

Award-winning original fiction for learners of English. At seven levels, from Starter to Advanced, this impressive selection of carefully graded readers offers exciting reading for every student's capabilities. Five stories about the senses: Arlo hates noise and has a plan to bring the world silence. Gopal uses smell to protect the memory of his sister. Journalist Kathy uses her blindness to get a clear picture of human characters. Daniel has a tongue that earns him a living but could also be his downfall. And Jamie learns to balance the benefits of t'ai chi in his search for health and happiness. Contains a paperback and 3 Audio CDs with complete text recordings from the book.

Award-winning original fiction for learners of English. At seven levels, from Starter to Advanced, this impressive selection of carefully graded readers offers exciting reading for every student's capabilities. Six stories about a world we cannot explain. A film star discovers the dangers of dancing with a stranger. A man comes face-to-face with his father's history. An Irish-American family cannot escape someone from the past. A woman doesn't listen to warnings about an old tree. An English writer slowly becomes more and more Japanese. And a killer watches himself die in hospital. Contains a paperback and 2 Audio CDs with complete text recordings from the book.

Award-winning original fiction for learners of English. At seven levels, from Starter to Advanced, this impressive selection of carefully graded readers offers exciting reading for every student's capabilities. United by the theme of the circle, these stories are set in the UK, the USA and Singapore. From the discovery by a student archaeologist of a mysterious silver disc with strange properties to the heart-warming story of the rescue of a dangerously ill child by a poor trishaw driver, this collection of five stories is both amusing and thought-provoking. Contains a paperback and 2 Audio CDs with complete text recordings from the book.

Award-winning original fiction for learners of English. At seven levels, from Starter to Advanced, this impressive selection of carefully graded readers offers exciting reading for every student's capabilities. Five entertaining stories about the power of discovery set in countries across the globe. A perfume made from some very unusual ingredients becomes more effective than expected. A remarkable change in a woman's life leaves her family to make a decision. The secret and danger of high intelligence are revealed to a university student. A teacher discovers a way of making time stand still. And a book tells a young manager more than he wants to know. Contains a paperback and 2 Audio CDs with complete text recordings from the book.

Award-winning original fiction for learners of English. At seven levels, from Starter to Advanced, this impressive selection of carefully graded readers offers exciting reading for every student's capabilities. Three stories to make you think, set in the near future, 100 years and 1500 years from now. The end of spam - a curse or a blessing? Are people robots? What happens to the last brain in the world? Contains a paperback and Audio CD with complete text recordings from the book.

Award-winning original fiction for learners of English. At seven levels, from Starter to Advanced, this impressive selection of carefully graded readers offers exciting reading for every student's capabilities. Six stories about a world we cannot explain. A film star discovers the dangers of dancing with a stranger. A man comes face-to-face with his father's history. An Irish-American family cannot escape someone from the past. A woman doesn't listen to warnings about an old tree. An English writer slowly becomes more and more Japanese. And a killer watches himself die in hospital. Paperback-only version. Also available with Audio CDs including complete text recordings from the book.

Ficción original galardonada para estudiantes de ingles. En siete niveles, desde Principiante hasta Avanzado, esta impresionante selección de libros cuidadosamente calificados ofrece una lectura emocionante para las capacidades de cada estudiante. Unidos por el tema del circulo, estas historias estan ambientadas en el Reino Unido, Estados Unidos y Singapur. Desde el descubrimiento por parte de un estudiante de arqueologia de un misterioso disco de plata con extrañas propiedades hasta la conmovedora historia del rescate de un niño gravemente enfermo por parte de un pobre conductor de triciclo, esta coleccion de cinco historias es a la vez divertida y estimulante. Version en rustica unicamente. Tambien disponible con CD de audio que incluyen grabaciones de texto completo del libro.

Award-winning original fiction for learners of English. At seven levels, from Starter to Advanced, this impressive selection of carefully graded readers offers exciting reading for every student's capabilities. Five stories about the senses: Arlo hates noise and has a plan to bring the world silence. Gopal uses smell to protect the memory of his sister. Journalist Kathy uses her blindness to get a clear picture of human characters. Daniel has a tongue that earns him a living but could also be his downfall. And Jamie learns to balance the benefits of t'ai chi in his search for health and happiness. Paperback-only version. Also available with Audio CDs including complete text recordings from the book.Ficcion original galardonada para estudiantes de ingles. En siete niveles, desde Principiante hasta Avanzado, esta impresionante seleccion de libros cuidadosamente calificados ofrece una lectura emocionante para las capacidades de cada estudiante. Cinco historias sobre los sentidos: Arlo odia el ruido y tiene un plan para llevar el mundo al silencio. Gopal usa el olfato para proteger la memoria de su hermana. La periodista Kathy usa su ceguera para obtener una imagen clara de los personajes humanos. Daniel tiene una lengua que le permite ganarse la vida pero que tambien podria ser su perdicion. Y Jamie aprende a equilibrar los beneficios del t'ai chi en su busqueda de la salud y la felicidad. Version en rustica unicamente. Tambien disponible con CD de audio que incluyen grabaciones de texto completo del libro.

Award-winning original fiction for learners of English. At seven levels, from Starter to Advanced, this impressive selection of carefully graded readers offers exciting reading for every student's capabilities. Five entertaining stories about the power of discovery set in countries across the globe. A perfume made from some very unusual ingredients becomes more effective than expected. A remarkable change in a woman's life leaves her family to make a decision. The secret and danger of high intelligence are revealed to a university student. A teacher discovers a way of making time stand still. And a book tells a young manager more than he wants to know. Paperback-only version. Also available with Audio CDs including complete text recordings from the book.