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October 20, 2010

LANGMaster English Reading Courses + Dictionary (13 CD-ROMs)

Title: LANGMaster English Reading Courses + Dictionary
Level: Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate
Publisher: LANGMaster
Size: 6.37 GB
Format: MDF/ISO
Quality: IV32 384x288 15.00fps 2208Kbps
MS ADPCM 44100Hz mono 177Kbps
Language: English

Recommened! LANGMaster COURSES are adapted from the popular Heinemann Readers. These textbooks are designed for English students from beginner to intermediate level. They provide an authentic English context and help improve the fluency and accuracy of your English. [+/-]

Collins COBUILD Student's Dictionary - The only completely recorded multimedia monolingual English dictionary. You can listen to selected text read by native English speakers. It helps you practice your pronunciation. All the headwords including examples of usage, inflected and derived forms are recorded by professional speakers.
Highlited Features - Dictionary:
• 283,000 recorded words
• 50 hours of speech
• 40,000 definitions, 30,000 examples
• Grammar notes, examples, inflected and derived forms, explanations, phrases, phrasal verbs
• All entries spoken by native English speakers
• Search by entry, grammatical form or phrase
• RE-WISE method

Highlighted Features - Courses:
• Full story
• Useful words
• Practice with the story
• Voice recording & play back
• Integrated skills READING, LISTENING, SPEAKING, WRITING
• Interactive exercises
• Full color illustrations
• 20 types of educational activities
• Contextual link into the Collins COBUILD Student’s Dictionary
• LANGMaster COURSES are enhanced with a number of multimedia features that ordinary books do not have - texts accompanied by sound, interactive exercises, a storybook cinema, and a number of full color illustrative pictures.

CD01 Collins COBUILD Student's Dictionary
CD02 (Beginner) John Milne - The Long Tunnel
CD03 (Beginner) Elizabeth Laird - The Garden
CD04 (Beginner) Alwyn Cox - Dangerous Journey (Installation CD for beginner level)
CD05 (Beginner) T.C.Jupp - Rich Man Poor Man
CD06 (Elementary) N.Whitney - The Stranger (Installation CD for elementary level)
CD07 (Elementary) M.R.James - Room 13 and Other Ghost Stories
CD08 (Elementary) O.Wilde - The Picture of Dorian Gray
CD09 (Elementary) Z.Grey - Riders of the Purple Sage
CD10 (Intermediate) B.Stroker - Dracula
CD11 (Intermediate) A.C.Doyle - The Sign of Four (Installation CD for intermediate level)
CD12 (Intermediate) A.C.Doyle - The Specled Band and Other Stories
CD13 (Intermediate) P.Prowse - The Woman Who Disappeared

INSTALLATION:
In each level there is an installation CD that should be installed first. Tha rest can be installed in any order, but at the installation of the first one there is a recommended order. See the notes above to see which are the installation CDs for each level.

October 18, 2010

Peppa Pig: Nature Trail, Recycling Fun, School Bus, Sports Day and Trip Tiny Creatures

English | Ladybird Books | 2007 | 15x5 pages | PDF | 16 Mb

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Peppa and her family are following animal footprints. Daddy Pig has a map, but somehow they still manage to get themselves lost! How will they make it back to the car to have their picnic?

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Peppa and George are learning all about recycling, and so they pay Miss Rabbit a visit. She loves to recycle everything...even cars!

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Peppa and her friends are going on a school bus adventure up a mountain. But what will they find at the very top?

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Peppa and George aren’t winning any prizes at school Sports Day, but there’s one more event to go, the boys versus girls tug-of-war!

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Grandpa Pig is showing Peppa and George his garden. There are lots of tiny creatures to look at/learn about, like slimy snails and buzzy bees.

October 5, 2010

Interesting Stories to Learn Proverbs

Title: Interesting Stories to Learn Proverbs
Author(s): R.K. Murthi
Publisher: Pustak Mahal
ISBN: 8122309062
Date: 2009
Pages: 108
Size: 3.11 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: High
Language: English

Proverbs are short well-known sentences or phrases that tell a general truth about life or offer advice. In other words, they present the gist of a moral tale or a fable prevalent in a specific society. And because of their universal appeal, many of these proverbs have crossed their social barriers, and have become part of the human-consciousness in general. [+/-]

In this book, many popular proverbs driving home some universal moral ideas have been compiled from different sources and cultural backgrounds. Besides many others, we have some of the most popular ones like: It is never too late to learn; Necessity is the mother of invention; and, Self-help is the best help etc. Given their popularity and universal acceptance, the stories connected to them have an appeal for the children and adults alike.

Also, this specific illustrative format serves to enhance the recall-value of the proverbs besides affording the pleasure of interesting reading. Truly a treasure-trove you can delve into anytime to improve your knowledge and expand your horizon.

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October 4, 2010

Peter Pan (eBooks+Audio)

Title: Peter Pan with Activity Book
Author(s): James Matthew Barrie
Retold by Scotia Victoria Gilroy
Publisher: Publisher: Czytamy
ISBN: 8389652242
Date: 2004
Pages: 45
Size: 16.4 Mb
Format: PDF + MP3
Quality: High
Language: British English

This book and audio pack tells the story of Peter Pan, the boy who never grows up and Wendy, the girl who runs away to the Neverland. Children can follow the story of Tinker Bell, the Lost Boys and Captain Hook in the book while the audio is running.

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Dracula (eBooks+Audio)

Title: Dracula with Activity Book
Author(s): Bram Stoker
Retold by Ian Edward Transue
Publisher: Czytamy
ISBN: 838965220X
Date: 2004
Pages: 90
Size: 15.9 Mb
Format: PDF + MP3
Quality: High
Language: British English

Dracula, that compelling creature of the night, continues his neck-biting ways in a version of the novel that children will devour. Moving from Transylvania to London, the timeless vampire serves up thrills and chills as he imprisons and terrorizes the innocent Jonathan Harker, and then goes after his fiancée, Mina, and her friend Lucy. From creepy, insect-eating Renfield to Dr. Van Helsingwho valiantly fights Draculas evilthe characters and drama are spellbinding.

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Anne of Green Gables (eBook+AudioBook)

Title: Anne of Green Gables
Series: Oxford Bookworms Library
Level: Stage 2, ages 4-6
Author: L.M. Montgomery, Clare West (Adapter)
Date: 2004
Pages: 62
Size: 25.17 Mb
Format: DjVu + MP3
Quality: Very good, 44kHz/56kbps
Language: English

Marilla Cuthbert and her brother Matthew want to adopt an orphan, to help on the farm at Green Gables. They ask for a boy, but they get Anne, who has red hair and freckles, and who talks and talks and talks. They didn't want a girl, but how can they send a child back, like an unwanted parcel? So Anne stays, and begins a new life in the sleepy, quiet village of Avonlea in Canada. But it is not so quiet after Anne comes to live there...

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Just Good Friends (eBook+AudioBook)

Title: Just Good Friends
Level: Level 3 (Pre-Intermediate)
Author(s): Penny Hancock
Series editor: Philip Prowse
Date: 2001
Pages: 68
Size: 52 Mb
Format: PDF + MP3
Quality: High, 44kHz/64Kbps
Language: British English

Modern, original fiction for learners of English. It's Stephany and Max's first holiday together in Italy and they are staying at the flat of Stephany's friend, Carlos. Max is a little jealous of Carlos and Carlos's wife is certainly not happy to see Stephany. It becomes clear that there is more between Stephany and Carlos than just friendship and the tension rises between the two couples. As Max discovers more about Stephany's past, he begins to wonder if he really knows her at all.

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Great Crimes (eBook+Audio)

Title: Great Crimes
Series: Oxford Bookworms Library
Level: Stage 4
Author(s): John Escott
Date: 2001
Pages: 50
Size: 69.70 Mb
Format: PDF + MP3
Quality: Good, b/w, readable, 44kHz/128Kbps
Language: American English

Most of us love reading about crime in the newspapers, and reading stories about Sherlock Holmes and the other great detectives. This book looks at some of the great crimes of history - crimes like the Lindbergh kidnapping and the Mona Lisa robbery. It also looks at some great criminals, like the poisoner Dr Crippen. Most of these crimes were solved, but some, like the assassination of President Kennedy, still hold their mysteries. Open this book and discover the love, hate, death, money, and mystery behind some of these great crimes.

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Lost in New York (AudioBook Only)

Title: Lost in New York
Series: Penguin Readers
Level: Level 2, Elementary (600 words)
Author(s): John Escott
Publisher: Pearson, Longman
Date: 2008
Size: 40.45 Mb
Format: MP3
Quality: High, 44kHz/128Kbps
Language: British English

Nicky has just got off the plane at New York to stay with his Aunt Carrie. But at once things start to go wrong. Before he sees her, Nicky is being taken on a terrifying tour of New York by some some older boys he doesn't even know. Then, the police think he is a thief! They are looking for him. Nicky is lost, alone and very scared. Nicky has to find Aunt Carrie before the police find him! A gripping adventure for younger readers.

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Skyjack! (eBook+AudioBook)

Title: Skyjack!
Series: Oxford Bookworms Library
Level: Stage 3, Pre-Intermediate
Author(s): Tim Vicary
Date: 1989
Pages: 51
Size: 33.90 Mb
Format: PDF + MP3
Quality: High, 24kHz/64Kbps
Language: English

When a large plane is hijacked, the Prime Minister looks at the list of passengers and suddenly becomes very, very frightened. There is a name on the list that the Prime Minister knows very well - too well. There is someone on that plane who will soon be dead - if the hijackers can find out who he is! And there isn't much time. One man lies dead on the runway. In a few minutes the hijackers will use their guns again. And the Prime Minister knows who they are going to kill.

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The Last of the Mohicans (eBook+Audio)

Title: The Last of the Mohicans
Level: Elementary
Author(s): James Fenimore Cooper (1826)
retold by: Elizabeth Gray (2000)
Publisher: Express Publishing
Pages: 56
Size: 45.53 Mb
Format: PDF + MP3
Quality: High, full-color, 44kHz/128Kbps
Language: American English

When Uncas, the Mohican Indian, first saw the Englishwoman, he immediately fell in love with her. But he could not imagine at the time the price he would pay for this love. Could his white brother, Hawkeye, help him? Will the Mohican tribe manage to survive in the end?

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The Woman Who Disappeared (eBook+Audio)

Title: The Woman Who Disappeared
Series: Macmillan Readers 5
Level: (Intermediate)
Author(s): Philip Prowse
Date: 2005
Pages: 61
Size: 77.40 Mb
Format: PDF + MP3
Quality: High, 44kHz/128Kbps
Language: British English

Another story of the adventures of the Los Angeles private detective. A beautiful blonde woman hires Lenny Samuel to find her missing sister. Before long, Lenny is involved with gunmen, dead bodies, world-weary policemen, and jewel thieves, whilst dodging bullets, speeding cars, and flying fists.

The Macmillan Readers series is one of the most popular and respected series of readers for those learning English. They are simplified "retellings" of an original work, created by highly experienced ELT writers.

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October 3, 2010

The Godfather (eBook+AudioBook)

Title: The Godfather
Series: Penguin Readers
Level: Level 4 (Intermediate)
Author(s): Mario Puzo (1969)
Retold by: Chris Rice (1999)
Pages: 63
Size: 42.90 Mb
Format: PDF + MP3
Quality: High, 24kHz/64Kbps
Language: American English

This is the best-known tale of the American Mafia ever told. Don Corleone is the Godfather, the head of one of the richest families in New York. He is a gangster and his business is crime, violence and murder. His favourite son Michael is a lawyer who wants to lead a quiet, peaceful life. But when his father is nearly killed by rival gangsters Michael gets pulled into the dangerous world of the 'family business' …

The Godfather starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino, is one of the most popular films ever made. So popular in fact that three sequels were made about the Corleone family.

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The Call of the Wild by Jack London (eBook+AudioBook)

Title: The Call of the Wild
Series: Oxford Bookworms Library
Level: Level 3 (Pre-lntermediate)
Author(s): Jack London
Retold by Nick Ballard and Read by William Dufrese
Date: 1998
Pages: 37
Size: 17.25 Mb
Format: PDF + MP3
Quality: High, 12kHz/24Kbps
Language: American English

When men find gold in the frozen north of Canada, they need dogs - big, strong dogs to pull the sledges on the long journeys to and from the gold mines. Buck is stolen from his home in the south and sold as a sledge-dog. He has to learn a new way of life - how to work in harness, how to stay alive in the ice and the snow ... and how to fight. Because when a dog falls down in a fight, he never gets up again.

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Newspaper Chase (eBook+AudioBook)

Title: Newspaper Chase
Level: Easystarts (200 words)
Author(s): John Escott
Publisher: Penguin
Date: 2007
Pages: 20
Size: 8.31 Mb
Format: PDF + MP3
Quality: High, 44kHz/128Kbps
Language: American English

Harry Black is a thief. He takes a famous painting and puts it in an old newspaper. But then the recycling truck arrives—and where is Harry's newspaper?

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Stars of Tomorrow (eBook+AudioBook)

Title: Stars of Tomorrow
Level: Level 1 (Beginner)
Author(s): Alan C. McLean
Publisher: Int'l Language Teaching Services Ltd
Date: 2008
Pages: 42
Size: 9.61 Mb
Format: PDF + MP3
Quality: High, 22kHz/32Kbps
Language: British English

Ellen's friend Holly shows her an advertisement for a TV show. Are you under 16? Can you sing? Then you can be in Stars of Tomorrow. 'We can enter,' says Holly. Ellen agrees to go in the competition, but she's very nervous about it - the other siners are so good, and one of the judges is very nasty! Only one singer can be the winner. Who is it going to be?

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Robin Hood (eBook+AudioBook)

Title: Robin Hood
Series: Macmillan Readers
Level: Pre-Intermediate
Author(s): Stephen Colbourn
Date: 2007
Pages: 90
Size: 98.60 Mb
Format: PDF + MP3
Quality: High, 44kHz/128Kbps
Language: British English

The classic folk tale of Robin Hood and his band of merry men, who rob from the rich to give to the poor. There are films of this story.

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Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean Webster (eBook+AudioBook)

Title: Daddy-Long-Legs
Author(s): Jean Webster (1912)
Read by: Betsie Bush (2006)
Audiobook: LibriVox.org
Pages: 91
Size: 103 Mb
Format: PDF + MP3
Quality: High, 22kHz/64Kbps
Language: American English

A trustee of the John Grier orphanage has offered to send Judy Abbott to college. The only requirements are that she must write to him every month, and that she can never know who he is. Judy’s life at college is a whirlwind of friends, classes, parties, and a growing friendship with the handsome Jervis Pendleton. With so much happening in her life, Judy can scarcely stop writing.

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Harry Potter 1-7 Reference Quality eBook Collection

Title: Harry Potter 1-7 Reference Quality eBook Collection
Author(s): J.K. Rowling
ISBN-10: 0545044251
Date: 2008
Pages: 455 each
Size: 51.62 MB
Format: PDF
Quality: High
Language: American English

Recommened! A collection of Harry Potter E-Books has been posted here before but i guarantee that they are nothing like these, Firstly this collection is all seven books the quality of the scans is incredible, word for word, font for font and scanned in a photographic darkroom and also includes the rich text format versions. If you like these books you will NOT regret the download.

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September 26, 2010

Leveled Books for Young Readers (Mega Pack)

Title: Leveled Books for Young Readers (27 books)
Levels: A-Z
Author(s): Various
Publisher: ReadingA-Z
Quantity: 27 books
Pages: from 167 to 489
Size: 413 Mb
Format: PDF
Quality: High, printable
Language: English

Recommened! "Help your child develop an interest in reading." The best books for children are the ones they enjoy reading–they don’t have to be on any bestseller or recommended reading list. This mega pack provides thousands of reading materials for your young readers to explore. [+/-]

The books are not selected from a collection of books and then leveled. They are divided into 4 stages of development to meet each child's reading ability.

Stages of Development
• Early Emergent Readers (Levels aa-C)
• Emergent Readers (Levels D-J)
• Early Fluent Readers (Levels K-P)
• Fluent Readers (Levels Q-Z)

See list of leveled readers and books

Guided Reading materials feature:
• Hundreds of Fact and Fiction Titles
• Guided Reading Lesson Plans
• Reading Worksheets
• Benchmark Books and Running Records
• Reading Fluency Passages
• Reading Comprehension Quizzes
• Readers' Theater Scripts

Click here for more information on Reading A–Z Guided Reading materials.

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Reading.part1.rar
Reading.part2.rar