Краткое описание: It’s hardly a shock that Barcelona has become such a hot destination. What’s surprising is how long it took the world to discover Barcelona’s diverse charms, which draw architecture and design fanatics, foodies, culture hounds, history buffs, and those merely in search of a happening, all-night party. These are some of my favorite things to do in the thriving Catalan capital.

Краткое описание: Ever inventive and dynamic, Barcelona is a city that is constantly changing and advancing deeper into the 21st century. With its agricultural wealth, excellent harbor, and industrious population, Barcelona has always managed to flourish through both good times and bad. When Madrid was still a dusty Castilian hamlet, the Ciudad Condal (as it ’s popularly known) was a powerful, diverse capital with a Mediterranean empire that extended as far as Athens. Influenced over the centuries by Romans, Visigoths, Franks, and even Castilians, it absorbed a little of each of their influences to become the fascinatingly complete city it is today.

Краткое описание: Bali is an island so rich in its diversity and spirituality that it simply can’t be described in words alone. Many have tried and wound up with little more than clichés- “Morning of the World,” “Dawn of Civilization,” “Island of the Gods.” This is a land full of mysticism, spirituality, and pleasure and the lucky Balinese live their lives confident in the knowledge that they do so in a form of paradise.

Краткое описание: Big changes may be in store for The Bahamas sometime off in the future, but don’t expect them to be implemented on any pr e-announced schedule during these tough economic times. Life in the islands simply operates on its own time. Many who earn their livelihood in the tourism industry are suffering a fall-off in business, as economic woes and the cost of energy plague would-be visitors from the United States.

Краткое описание: The forests, mountains, and lowlands of the Austrian landscape were divided early in their history into nine distinctly different regions (see the map on the inside back cover of this guide). In addition to their topographical diversities, each region has its own history, cultural identity, and - in some cases - oddities of language and dialect.

Краткое описание: Maybe we’re biased because we live here, but Australia has a lot of bests - world bests, that is. It has some of the best natural scenery, the weirdest wildlife, the most brilliant scuba diving and snorkeling, the best beaches, the oldest rainforest (110 million years and counting), the oldest human civilization (some archaeologists say 40,000 years, some say 120,000; whatever- it’s old), the best wines, the best weather (give or take the odd Wet season in the north), the most innovative East-meets-West-meets-someplace-else cuisine - all bathed in sunlight that brings everything up in Technicolor.

Краткое описание: Данный тематический словарь содержит основной словарный запас, необходимый для рассуждений на общие темы для общения, который дается в контексте для облегчения запоминания; выражения, передающие особенности, присущие разговорному английскому языку, а также многочисленные упражнения с ключами для каждой темы.

Краткое описание: Пособие состоит из 28 уроков, в каждом из которых приводятся актуальные диалоги с переводом, интересные тексты, базовый учебный словарь и упражнения с ключами для самопроверки. В этом самоучителе вы найдете необходимый для освоения минимум грамматики и лексики. Удобная подача материала и забавные иллюстрации помогут запомнить основные правила в кратчайшие сроки. Благодаря этой книге процесс обучения станет для вас увлекательным и интересным.

Краткое описание: Учебное пособие окажется полезным для всех, кто изучает английский язык самостоятельно или с преподавателем. Книга является авторизованным переводом на русский язык популярной грамматики английского языка издательства «Лангеншайдт»

Краткое описание: Macmillan Guided Readers provide a choice of enjoyable reading material for all learners of English. The series comprises three categories: moderns, classics and originals. Macmillan Moderns are retold versions of popular and contemporary novels, published at four levels of grading - Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate and Upper-Intermediate.