Anna Karenina is a novel of unparalleled richness and complexity, set against the backdrop of Russian high society. Tolstoy charts the course of the doomed love affair between Anna, a beautiful married woman, and Count Vronsky, a wealthy army officer who pursues Anna after becoming infatuated with her at a ball. Although she initially resists his charms Anna eventually succumbs, falling passionately

Sticking Together with the Feline Masters From helping Tohru with deadlines to hunting down runaways Akira and Susumu at a summer festival, Yukiharu has become an irreplaceable constant to the catlords--but what are they to him? Faced with the chance to return to a normal life, will he choose to stay as their ever-loyal manservant or...leave them

Have you ever looked in a puddle? I mean, really looked in a puddle? You may be surprised who is in there looking up at you, while you are looking down into it. And what if you fell in the puddle? I mean, really fell in the puddle? Not just splash your wellies in it, but fell through its surface into another world where the puddlehoppers live? And just like there are not nice people in the world, so

Inspired by Bourdieu\'s thought, this book explores the notion of cultural capital, offering insights into its various definitions, its evolution and the critical theories that engage with it. Designed for use by students and teachers, it addresses the limitations and expansion of Bourdieu\'s theory of capital and power, considering the relationship between cultural, social and human capital, the distinctions

For fans of epic fantasy with adventure and romance, Curse of Shadows reveals a world of unique magic, breathtaking action, and unforgettable love. Amassia teeters on the brink of the next Great Dying. The second sun has returned as our Bone Throwers foresaw--casting the nine realms into war. My name is Ash, and I fell in the battle for Baiseen. But I\'m awake now, slowly putting the pieces back together.

Ensure students achieve top exam marks, and can confidently progress, with a stretching yet accessible approach from Cambridge examiners. With full syllabus match, extensive practice and exam guidance this new edition embeds an advanced understanding of scientific concepts and develops advanced scientific skills for strong assessment

An inviting blend of the exhilarating and easy-going, Sydney is a multicultural city that fuses vibrant culture and nightlife with natural wonders, such as national parks and golden sand. Great food, stunning views, fabulous architecture, with both beach and urban life, this destination hot-spot has something for everyone. With nature on its doorstep and good weather year-round, Sydney is the jewel

Alan Watt wrote the first draft of his novel, Diamond Dogs in just under 90 days, and six months later sold the North American rights to Little, Brown for half a million dollars in a bidding war. In this day-by-day guide through the process of outlining and writing the first draft of your novel in 90 days, he will show you: How to structure you novel without losing connection to your voiceWhy you are

German literature in all genres and from all historical periods has exerted an enormous influence on the history of western thought. From Martin Luther, Frederick Schiller, and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe to Karl Marx, Sigmund Freud, Thomas Mann, Bertolt Brecht, and Gunter Grass, Germany has produced an impressive number of great writers and great works. In German Literature: A Very Short Introduction,

A new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the 2015 GCSE Mathematics qualifications. Endorsed for the Edexcel GCSE Mathematics Foundation tier specification for first teaching from 2015, this Student Book provides full coverage of the new GCSE Mathematics qualification. With a strong focus on developing problem-solving skills, reasoning and fluency, it helps students understand

Jem, whose whole world is now confined to a few square feet - or Hannah, whose responsibility it is to look after her husband\'s killer? As Hannah and Jem settle into their strange new situation, they begin to get used to their new

The final years of World War II saw the legendary Panzerwaffe face its most difficult challenges, with Allied troops landing at Normandy and storming across the continent, and the Russians gaining the upper hand on the Eastern Front. As Germany fought fiercely to hold on to the advantages gained in the early years, they relied heavily on the Panzer IV, the Panzer V Panther, and the StuG III--the backbone

Married at sixteen and the mother of two by nineteen, Dolores\'s quest to find the aloha spirit within herself--and to escape the abuse of her alcoholic husband--leads her to flee Hawaii after the bombing of Pearl Harbor for California, where she seeks to make a new life for herself. But her past isn\'t so easily left

Maritime navigational tools could find latitude, but finding longitude remained elusive until Harrison developed the reliable sea clock, H4. Building on H4\'s success, Kendall made a series of nautical timekeepers, K1, K2 and K3. This is the story of the K2 timekeeper; its adventurous voyages, the people it touched, and its place in history. K2\'s first voyage, accompanied by the young Nelson, was

With a wide range of exciting new digital material, including all new documentaries, this new edition of American English File is still the number one course to get your students

Students of Arabic often begin by learning the more laborious, printed style of handwriting known as naskh. Part of the \"Gateway to Arabic\" series, this book teaches the quicker, more fluid ruq\'ah style - popular in much of the Middle East - by using clearly numbered and arrowed diagrams, with plenty of opportunity for copying

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