Christopher J Moore

Kelly and her sister Emily are living in sunny California, going to high school, when tragedy strikes. They have to regroup and move to North Carolina to live with family they didn't even know existed. They later learned that this was for a good reason. These family members were not only strange but could possibly be witches. Their world would never be the same as they are haunted by the secrets of the Switch family, and end up taking a wild and mysterious adventure they never could have imagined.

The quintessential A to Z guide to British English--perfect for every egghead and bluestocking looking to conquer the language barrier Oscar Wilde once said the Brits have "everything in common with America nowadays except, of course, language." Any visitor to Old Blighty can sympathize with Mr. Wilde. After all, even fluent English speakers can be at sixes and sevens when told to pick up the "dog and bone" or "head to the loo," so they can "spend a penny." Wherever did these peculiar expressions come from? British author Christopher J. Moore made a name for himself on this side of the pond with the sleeper success of his previous book, In Other Words. Now, Moore draws on history, literature, pop culture, and his own heritage to explore the phrases that most embody the British character. He traces the linguistic influence of writers from Chaucer to Shakespeare and Dickens to Wodehouse, and unravels the complexity Brits manage to imbue in seemingly innocuous phrases like "All right." Along the way, Moore reveals the uniquely British origins of some of the English language's more curious sayings. For example: Who is Bob and how did he become your uncle? Why do we refer to powerless politicians as "lame ducks"? How did "posh" become such a stylish word? Part language guide, part cultural study, How to Speak Brit is the perfect addition to every Anglophile's library and an entertaining primer that will charm the linguistic-minded legions.

One of a series of ten graded stories (also available on cassette) for ELT primary-school pupils, this reader is for Beginner Level 2. At the back of each book in the series there is a picture dictionary, together with comprehension questions based on both the text and the pictures.

One of a series of ten graded stories (also available on cassette) for ELT primary-school pupils, this reader is for Beginner Level 1. At the back of each book in the series there is a picture dictionary, together with comprehension questions based on both the text and the pictures.

One of a series of ten graded stories (also available on cassette) for ELT primary-school pupils, this reader is for Elementary Level 3. At the back of each book in the series there is a picture dictionary, together with comprehension questions based on both the text and the pictures.

One of a series of ten graded stories (also available on cassette) for ELT primary-school pupils, this reader is for Lower Intermediate Level 5. At the back of each book in the series there is a picture dictionary, together with comprehension questions based on both the text and the pictures.

This is a four-part ELT course which aims to help nurture children's confidence and enthusiasm for English through gently graded activities. The syllabus has built-in revision and pronunciation lessons, and involves pupils in the evaluation of their own progress.

One of a series of ten graded stories (also available on cassette) for ELT primary-school pupils, this reader is for Beginner Level 2. At the back of each book in the series there is a picture dictionary, together with comprehension questions based on both the text and the pictures.

One of a series of ten graded stories (also available on cassette) for ELT primary-school pupils, this reader is for Elementary Level 4. At the back of each book in the series there is a picture dictionary, together with comprehension questions based on both the text and the pictures.