In a village on Lake Maggiore Andrea’s return from Australia and the wedding of his niece, Paolo, is being celebrated. The enjoyment of the moment is soon to turn into anguish. An unexplainable murder is about to be committed during the wedding reception and it is followed shortly after by another mysterious death. A brilliant marshal of the Carabinieri finds himself involved in a complicated case; the solution of which is kept in the trunk of an old elm tree.

Four true, breathtaking stories of adventure and courage which take us across the ocean, the ice of the Antarctic, the sky and the desert. ‘Lost at Sea’ tells the adventures of a family sailing round the world and their battle to survive in the ocean after a shipwreck. In ‘The Impossible Journey’ we follow Sir Ernest Shackleton as he and his men make their way on foot towards the South Pole. The brave young woman in ‘Amy Johnson, Woman Pioneer’ attempts a heroic solo flight from England to Australia. In ‘David Livingstone’s Last African Expedition’ we meet the great explorer on his last expedition to find the source of Africa’s longest river, the Nile.

When the captain tells Robinson, ‘Young man, you should never go to sea again…' Robinson ignores his advice and goes to sea again, with terrible consequences. He is forced into slavery and escapes, but he is then shipwrecked on a desert island, where he manages to survive through resourcefulness and luck.

These four short stories focus on the shortcomings and virtues of the people and animals which feature in them. Set in a thriving area of wildlife between the south of Brazil, the east of Paraguay and north-east Argentina, the stories give life to some enticing and fascinating adventures, and illustrate how people and animals can live together peacefully.

«Frauke, a seventeen-year-old student from Berlin, dreams of becoming a journalist. For Frauke, the Berlin Film Festival is the most important event of the year and her favourite hobby is going see the stars as they arrive. This year Frauke wants to interview the famous actress, Nina Mair, but strange things begin to happen… Includes «Deutsch nach Englisch» activities.»

Fourteen-year-old Thomas has been living for the last six months with his family in Nunavut, an Inuit-populated territory in northern Canada, searching for meteorites. One day, while building an igloo in the garden, he suddenly find a warm, red stone…

One of the great romances of the Middle Ages, Tristan and Isolde has inspired writers, poets, artists and musicians for centuries. After slaying a dragon and winning a tournament, the young prince Tristan wins the hand of beautiful Isolde for marriage to his uncle, King Mark. But on their journey back to Mark’s court, they drink a love potion that was intended for the king and his young bride. They instantly fall in love – a love that is impossible.

Er arbeitet nicht gern. Lieber liegt er im Gras oder wandert durch die Welt, spielt auf der Geige und singt dazu. Sein Vater hat ihn von zu Hause fortgeschickt, weil er so einen nicht brauchen kann. Der Taugenichts arbeitet kurze Zeit in einem Schloss, aber das ist nichts für ihn. Unglücklich verliebt, macht er sich wieder auf den Weg. In Italien trifft er seltsame Menschen und dann wird es unheimlich…

Joan of Arc, heroine and Patron Saint of France, was unique; her courage, her determination and her enthusiasm are at the core of prodigal transformation. In under two years a shy, young, illiterate girl discovers her warrior side as she fights for her ideals until death.

After nineteen years in prison for having stolen some bread, Jean Valjean, thanks to his meeting with the bishop of Digne, Monsignor Myriel, decides to dedicate the rest of his life to doing good. Some years later, he becomes the Mayor of Montreuil-sur-Mer under the name of Monsieur Madeleine. Unfortunately the past catches up with him and he is forced to flee to Paris.

«KET Practice Tests» provides complete exam preparation and revision for the Cambridge ESOL updated Key English Test. «KET Practice Tests» improves students’ exam techniques and readiness. It contains five practice tests which help learners master both the strategies and skills they need in order to do well in the exam. The Teacher’s Book contains answer keys and recording scripts, a guide to marking the writing tasks and important information on organising and marking the speaking test. Features: • Test 1 includes information boxes on what students have to do in each part of the exam • interesting and motivating texts and tasks which cover the full range of themes, topics, structures and vocabulary required for KET • full colour photos and illustrations for the speaking test • photocopiable answer sheets to give authentic practice for the day of the exam • score sheets to monitor students’ progress in each task of each paper • Grammar and Vocabulary Files to record language items from the tests»

Brother and sister, Lola and Alejando – who are students at the University of Saragozza – decide to go to San Sebastián to the International Film Festival. In the middle of all the famous actors, film premieres, Lola, who dreams of becoming a journalist, and her brother investigate the disappearance of the famous actress, Gloria Borja.

Guillermo and Lucía are 15 years old and they live in Madrid. They are best friends and share everything. One day Max, while waiting for Lucía at the cinema, is approached by a stranger who gives him a mysterious envelope. What is in the envelope? Is the stranger really a member of the Spanish Secret Service, as he claims? Guillermo and Lucía turn into detectives and start investigating…

Bathsheba, a beautiful Weather Witch, lives with her cat, Cobweb, on top of a high mountain near the village of Sunnyville. The people in the village don't know about Bathsheba or about the important job she does for them. Her life is peaceful until one day she goes down to the village and meets some of the people there, including a very special soldier...