In this collection of short stories from India are: Love conquers death, a retold version of part of the great Hindu epic poem the Ramayana. The others: The Wicked Magician and the Gifts of The Jackal. This series, comprising both original and simplified stories, is published at five levels and provides a choice of enjoyable reading material for all learners of English.
Novel ini berkisah tentang seorang gadis manis bernama Daisy Miller, lambang gadis yang cantik, kaya, polos, yang sia-sia dalam menghadapi keangkuhan sosial bangsanya di Eropa. Ia bergaul lincah, semaunya sendiri, tahu batas, tapi hancur jadi bahan pergunjingan, hanya karena ia kurang menghormati tata cara dan sopan santun yang telah menjadi adat. Karya Henry James ini pertama kali terbit tahun…
Sparkling with michief, jumping with youthful adventure, Mark Twain's TOM SAWYER is one of the most splendid re-creations of childhood in all of literature. It is a lighthearted romp, full of humor and warmth. It shares with its sequel, the masterpiece HUCKLEBERRY FINN, not only a set of unforgettable characters-Tom, Huck, Aunt Polly and others- but a profound understanding of humanity as well.…
Judul asli dari buku ini adalah The Adventure of Huckleberry Finn. Buku ini adalah buku cerita anak-anak dalam abad ke-19, ketika Kanada bagian selatan masih ada melegalkan perbudakan.
Pangeran Edward mengenakan baju rombeng Tom, sebaliknya Tom menggunakan pakaian kebesaran sang pangeran. Aneh! Setelah Tom mengenakan pakaian sang pangeran, Ia tampak seperti sang pengaran. Dan setelah sang pangeran mengenakan pakaian rombeng Tom, ia pun tampak seperti Tom. rnTerjadi banyak peristiwa aneh setelah kedua anak itu saling bertukar pakaian. Yang seorang putra Raja Inggris, yang seor…
This is the famous story of a young boy's voyage down the great Mississipi River. It is a story of adventure of rich imagination and the strong desire for freedom. Having ascaped from his violent father, Huck meets Jim, a runaway slave. Their exiciting river voyage begins with a storm and a gang of murderers on a wrecked steamboat. The story is told by Huck and it is through his eye and his inn…
Learning English does not mean learning only the grammar. Reading English articles can also help you improve your English. This little book contains easy and interesting stories that can give you some knowledge about foreign countries as well as enjoyment while you are spending stolen moments. Let us join the author in the mental traveling abroad, to faraway lands...
These short passages are meant to give readers two things namely general knowledge and materials to improve reading skill. The stories are not made up. They are based on my real experiences long time ago when I was a seaman on a cruise ship. rnI do hope this little book will be able to give you a light reading while you are enjoying stolen moments after lunch or dinner or while waiting for a tr…
This book contains 10 short stories entitled Rice Everyday, Seven Month Old Clove Cigarettes, Drinking Fountain, One Eyed Jack in a Shipyard, My fish English Chat, Ants under a Giant Boot, The 400 Year Old Dream, No Man-Just Machine!, Visiting Abraham Lincoln by Greyhound, and Independence Day in Sitka.
This book is published in 1869, Jules Verne described things as submarine boats, deep sea diving and the many uses of electricity long before they were in actual use. The book is remarkable also for its vivid descriptions of the oceans and the animal and plant life within them. In this book he even foresaw the necessity to protect animals from their most dangerous enemy-man.rn