England is in trouble! A priceless violin has been stolen, and there's only one person who can help: Mac B., kid spy. Mac's adventure takes him on a top-secret museum night watch, zip-lining in Italy with his trusty corgi sidekick, and on an undercover mission in the heart of enemy territory. But when he ends up as a captured prisoner, is the mission lost for good?With fascinating historical facts masterfully sprinkled throughout, the fifth entry in the Mac B., Kid Spy series offers adventure, intrigue, absurdity, and humor.
Adam and Thomas is the story of two nine-year-old Jewish boys who survive World War II by banding together in the forest. They are alone, visited only furtively every few days by Mina, a mercurial girl who herself has found refuge from the war by living with a peasant family. She makes secret journeys and brings the boys parcels of food at her own risk.
Adam and Thomas must learn to survive and do. They forage and build a small tree house, although it's more like a bird's nest. Adam's family dog, Miro, manages to find his way to him, to the joy of both boys. Miro brings the warmth of home with him. Echoes of the war are felt in the forest. The boys meet fugitives fleeing for their lives and try to help them. They learn to disappear in moments of danger. And they barely survive winter's harshest weather, but when things seem to be at their worst, a miracle happens.
Ebenezer Scrooge aims to fire Bob Cracket again; reason being, he wants full custody of Tiny Tim. The English snow falls crisp and hard on Crachet voice. Yet unknown to Scrooge, Tiny Tim's father Bob knows this from Scrooge's adopted nephew Horatio over lunch.
It's been a year since Scrooge gave up drinking and being miserly. He even rescued a black stray cat named Marley.
It seems Scrooge is outraged by Parliament not allowing his donations to the town of Manchester, to be taken from his taxes. So he fires Crachet to help make up for the money he spent for Tiny Tim, the goose and turkey's he purchased for widows and orphans.
A fortnight ago, Scrooge and his nephew Horatio are counting shillings and IOS (I owe Scrooge) notes. 'You see this my dear nephew, you give them a shilling and they take a pound' Scrooge protests, adjusting his night cap. The long white cap is torn and smeared with coal dust. Scrooge fired his care taker Madame Boufont a month ago.
Since then, plates, scraps of food, discarded papers lay unattended in his study. Horatio is 33 ears old and Scrooge is 79 now. Scrooge drinks his night time brandy. Yet Horatio recalls the time when Scrooge was happy. It had been one year and five days since he drank any spirits. 'Horatio could you go out to the coat bin, and gather some for the stove and fire place tonight. And this time, please shut the metal fence surrounding the fire place. I have invented a filter from old book covers.'
Can Scrooge save Tim from becoming a member of the Black Caper Gang? Will Tim return home to his father Bob Crachet. Or will Scrooge fire Crachet again and return to his former miserly ways? Through the streets of 1876 Manchester England, Tim, and his new gang attempt to pull off capers. Will they survive and reform for Christmas? Or will the return of Woodrow Marley bring Scrooge to his senses?
This small novella is a follow up tale from Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol.'
Una de las fechas más significativas durante el reinado de los Reyes Católicos fue la del 12 de Octubre de 1492: el día en que Cristóbal Colón descubrió América. El hecho de que Cristóbal Colón (que no era Español de origen) acudiera a una corte extranjera para ofrecer sus servicios prueba que el descubrimiento de América no fue en modo alguno accidental. Portugal y Castilla (España) estaban muy avanzados en la exploración de rutas mercantiles marítimas y Sevilla, una rica y populosa ciudad Española era por entonces un importante centro comercial.
One of the most significant dates during the reign of the Catholic kings was that of October 12th 1492: the day that Christopher Columbus discovered America. The fact that Christopher Columbus (who was not of Spanish origin) had come to a foreign court to offer his services proves that the discovery of America was not at all an accident. Portugal and Castile (Spain) were very advanced in the exploration of maritime mercantile routes, and Seville, a rich and populous Spanish city, was by then an important commercial center.
Note: This is audiobook is in Spanish.
Everyone makes mistakes, and brilliant scientist Harry Coover is no different. But Harry keeps making the same extra-sticky mistake, and he begins to wonder whether it's such a mistake after all...
Por un florero, Colombia logra su independencia. La historia nos dice que todo comenzó con un florero. Era Viernes, 20 de Julio y día de mercado, cuando un Criollo fue a pedir prestado un florero. Un acto, en apariencia efímero, desató en un enfrentamiento entre Criollos y Españoles y culminó en la independencia de Colombia. Sin embargo, hoy en día es claro que lo que sucedió este día no fue un hecho espontáneo como aquellos que habían caracterizado la vida política colonial.
Fue la consecuencia de varias circunstancias que sucedieron en cascada y desembocaron en una gran rebelión del pueblo. Los Criollos tenían razones de fondo, que el 20 de julio se convirtieron en la gota que rebosó la copa. En las juntas realizadas entre 1808 y 1810, a pesar de que los Criollos fueron invitados, la representación era mínima: entre 36 peninsulares, había 9 Americanos. Esto hizo que los Criollos por primera vez pensaran en la posibilidad de acatar un Estado-Nación.
Through a flower pot, Colombia achieved its independence. History tells us that it all began with a flower pot. It was Friday, July 20th, a marketing day, when a Criollo went to ask to borrow a flower pot. This act, seemingly ephemeral, started a clash between Criollos and the Spanish and culminated in the independence of Colombia. Nevertheless, nowadays it is clear that what happened that day was not a spontaneous act. In fact, it was the consequence of several combined circumstances.
La gran novela de los torneos. La rivalidad entre sajones y normando es el telon de fondo de una de las novelas historicas mas populares de toda la literatura Ivanhoe. Ricardo, Corazon de Leon, a quien su cruel hermano Juan sin Tierra esta intentando desplazar, es la eminencia gris en esta gran novela de duelos, caballeria y torneos, en los cuales la lealtad y la caballerosidad guian una historia de amor. Esto quiere decir que Ivanhoe hay de todo, romance, aventura e historia y eso explica por que de ella se han hecho tantas adaptaciones para el cine y hasta la opera. Los personajes, que incluyen ademas a Robin Hood y una fascinante galeria de caracteres, hacen que el interes en esta obra no decaiga por un momento. El conocido actor Carlos Zambrano hace una lectura emotiva de esta hermosa novela historica.
The Civil War has officially ended, and Frances Mary Kelly's true love, Johnny, is back from the war. But to Frances's dismay, Johnny is hesitant to marry her. Attempting to ease her aching heart, Frances accepts an offer to go to New York City and escort a group of orphans out West to new homes. Along the way she must deal with a flood of painful memories and a threatening stranger. Will Frances be able to complete her mission...and return home to find out what her future will be?
*All is going well for Zombie Steve – until the tides change*
Young, adventurous Zombie Steve has everything going for him. He adores his lovely girlfriend Viv, and his construction business is booming. In fact, he has just won a bid to build a new colony on the Isle of Mists.
Everything seems to be going his way – until he mysteriously winds up on what he thought was an uninhabited island on his boat that was originally headed for the Isle of Mists. The key word here is thought: to his surprise, there is a legion of rabbit guardians *protecting a dangerous secret*. Trouble ensues when the rabbits and Steve realize they have a visitor: a zombie pigman with unusual strength. Steve knows what he has to do: help the rabbits and find a way out of the island.
Will Steve find his way home? Or will the ocean put a damper on his plans? The only way to know is to read Shipwrecked!
Shipwrecked is an imaginative, colorful tale that your child will adore, just in time for the holiday season!
*When Herobrine shows up in town, it might be one monster too many….*
It’s Halloween in Shadovale, and all of the kids are excited to join in the festivities. Zombie Villager’s best bud Sebastian has a killer idea to dress up as a character from the popular comic book “Iron Golem,” while Zombie Villager has decided to dress as a* realistic zombie monster.
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*Something odd is putting a damper on all of the fun – Herobrine has been showing up around town, terrorizing the kids of Shadowvale*. Suddenly, to everyone’s surprise, he seems to disappear – or is he just waiting to strike? Everything culminates at classmate Henry’s Halloween party, when Herobrine himself makes an appearance. What will happen to the children? What does Herobrine want? Only time will tell when you read Monster Mash.
Insanely entertaining, Monster Mash will have your young Minecraft on the edge of their seats – a perfect read for the whole family.
In order to provide English learners with extensive reading pleasure, it consists of jewels that span the East and West, from literary works of famous writers such as Aesop's fables, Andersen, Shakespeare, and picture brothers to traditional fairy tales from all over the world.
