The over 1500 definitions and words that are used in this dictionary were specifically prepared editorially for an age level of 5-9 years. The entire book is profusely illustrated with complete full-colour illustrations to enable a child to grasp even more fully the meaning of the words and definitions. A child's first step into the world of dictionaries becomes a happy one and one that will make the move up to the next grade of dictionary natural and comfortable

This is a delightful fable in the great tradition. The long-tailed field mouse who is the hero of the story, was involved - and this is true - in a programme of field research and while scientists observe him he observes man and the rest of nature. This enchanting book reads like a fairy tale, but the author has indeed built a bridge from fairyland to science, and there is profound meaning in this story which will be a delight to people of all ages who care about man and nature

A new edition of Cambridge Preparation for the TOEFL Test designed to prepare students for the TOEFL iBT test, administered online. The complete package for self-study includes the student book with hundreds of skill-building exercises and the CD-ROM with seven practice tests. Key features of the 4th edition include: • An iBT-format diagnostic test, three complete practice tests, and mini-tests in the book • Seven complete practice tests on CD-ROM • Over 200 skill-building exercises in reading, listening, speaking, and writing

Part 1 is based on the episode, "O Say, Can You Remember the Words?", written by Sally Lapiduss. Part 2 is based on the episode, "On the Road Again?", Written by Steven James Meyer

This book will show you how to overcome the natural fear of public speaking, to become a successful speaker and even learn to enjoy it. Dale Carnegie's methods have helped millions of people world-wide

This is James Clavell's tour-de-force; an epic saga of one Pilot-Major John Blackthorne, and his integration into the struggles and strife of feudal Japan. Both entertaining and incisive, Shōgun is a stunningly dramatic re-creation of a very different world

Set in the turbulent days of the founding of Hong Kong in the 1840s, Tai Pan is the story of Dirk Struan, the ruler-the Tai-Pan - of the most powerful trading company in the Far East. He is also a pirate, an opium smuggler, a master manipulator of men, a ruthless intriguer and a mighty lover

This Guide is ideal for either individual or classroom use. It was developed as supplemental material for Cliffs TOEFL Preperation Guide and frequently refers to that text. You can use this guide without CTPG, but there is a great deal of valuable information in CTPG on which this guide builds

When Rupert and his friend Sailor Sam find an old map in a model sailing boat, they decide to set off an exciting adventure. There are lots of surprises in store for the two chums as they sail the seas in search of buried treasure

There is all the information you need about pronunciation, grammar, style and meaning, with clear example sentences to show the words in context