Angielski
Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie
Delve into the captivating life of one of history's most influential figures with "The Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie." Through the pages of this timeless ebook, Andrew Carnegie, the visionary industrialist and philanthropist, unveils the remarkable journey from his humble beginnings in Scotland to becoming one of the wealthiest individuals of his era. Carnegie's candid narrative offers invaluable insights into the triumphs, challenges, and pivotal moments that shaped his extraordinary career, including his pioneering role in the steel industry and his dedication to philanthropy. Discover the secrets behind his unparalleled success, his unwavering commitment to education and social progress, and the enduring legacy that continues to inspire generations worldwide. Dive into this compelling autobiography and embark on a transformative journey alongside one of history's most fascinating figures.
Sinclair Lewis
“Babbitt” is a book by Sinclair Lewis an American writer. In 1930, he became the first writer from the United States to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature. “Babbitt” is a satirical novel by Sinclair Lewis, about American culture and society that critiques the vacuity of middle class life and the social pressure toward conformity. The controversy provoked by Babbitt was influential in the decision to award the Nobel Prize in Literature to Lewis in 1930.
George Bernard Shaw
“Back to Methuselah” is a play by George Bernard Shaw, an Irish playwright who became the leading dramatist of his generation, and in 1925 was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. Back to Methuselah by George Bernard Shaw consists of a preface (The Infidel Half Century) and a series of five plays: In the Beginning: B.C. 4004 (In the Garden of Eden), The Gospel of the Brothers Barnabas: Present Day, The Thing Happens: A.D. 2170, Tragedy of an Elderly Gentleman: A.D. 3000, and As Far as Thought Can Reach: A.D. 31,920.
Jonathan Sidor
Specjalistyczny poradnik językowo-biznesowy, tematycznie zgromadzone pojęcia i zagadnienia wraz z tłumaczeniami. Seria kieszonkowych poradników językowo-biznesowych pomoże Ci poszerzyć słownictwo i wiedzę w różnych dziedzinach. Książeczki zawierają tematycznie zgromadzone pojęcia i zagadnienia, a także ich tłumaczenia. Bądź specjalistą w swojej dziedzinie, również w kręgach obcojęzycznych! Wersja elektroniczna, format PDF Autor: Jonathan Sidor Wydanie zawiera słownictwo tematyczne. Przykład: banker's draft /ˈbæŋkəz drɑːft/ - weksel trasowany, trata bankowa; stałe zlecenie płatnicze - a draft drawn by a bank against funds deposited in another bank or a building society
Barchester Towers - With Audio Level 6 Oxford Bookworms Library
Anthony Trollope
A level 6 Oxford Bookworms Library graded reader. This version includes an audio book: listen to the story as you read. Retold for Learners of English by Clare West. Mrs Proudie, the warlike wife of the new Bishop of Barchester, brings the Reverend Slope into the Bishop's Palace to help dominate her husband and rule the local clergy. But Slope is a snake in the grass, determined to find a rich wife, to win advancement for himself, even to fight Mrs Proudie if necessary. Their battle becomes a furious dance, involving rich, pretty Widow Bold, angry Archdeacon Grantly, man-eating Signora Neroni, gentle Mr Harding, confused Parson Quiverful and his fourteen noisy children. This classic comic story is Trollope's most famous novel.
Barchester Towers Level 6 Oxford Bookworms Library
Anthony Trollope
A level 6 Oxford Bookworms Library graded reader. Retold for Learners of English by Clare West. Mrs Proudie, the warlike wife of the new Bishop of Barchester, brings the Reverend Slope into the Bishop's Palace to help dominate her husband and rule the local clergy. But Slope is a snake in the grass, determined to find a rich wife, to win advancement for himself, even to fight Mrs Proudie if necessary. Their battle becomes a furious dance, involving rich, pretty Widow Bold, angry Archdeacon Grantly, man-eating Signora Neroni, gentle Mr Harding, confused Parson Quiverful and his fourteen noisy children. This classic comic story is Trollope's most famous novel.
Batrachomyomachia. La Batrachomyomachie. Batracomiomachia. Batrachomyomachia
Pseudo-Homer
Batrachomyomachia (, z gr. żaba, mysz, walka), także Batrachomachia () grecki poemat heroikomiczny przypisywany przez starożytnych Homerowi. Obejmuje ok. 300 wersów. / . , . . 303 . / La Batrachomyomachia (en grec ancien / Batrakhomuomakhía, littéralement La Bataille des grenouilles et des rats ) est une épopée comique parodiant l'Iliade. Elle compte 303 hexamtres dactyliques. Elle fut largement attribuée, dans l'Antiquité, Homre. / La Batracomiomachia (in greco antico , "La guerra dei topi e delle rane") un poemetto giocoso di 303 versi, parodia dell'epica eroica, nel quale si narra una guerra combattuta tra topi e rane. La parola infatti costruita con le tre parole greche: batrachos (rana), mys (topo) e mache (battaglia). / Batrachomyomachia (Greek: , from , "frog," , "mouse," and , "battle") or the Battle of Frogs and Mice is a comic epic or parody of the Iliad, definitely attributed to Homer by the Romans, but according to Plutarch the work of Pigres of Halicarnassus, the brother (or son) of Artemisia, queen of Caria and ally of Xerxes. Some modern scholars, however, assign it to an anonymous poet of the time of Alexander the Great. (wikipedia.org/wiki/Batrachomyomachia)
Jack London
“Before Adam” is a book by Jack London, an American novelist. A pioneer of commercial fiction and an innovator in the genre that would later become known as science fiction. Before Adam is a novel by Jack London. It is the story of a man who dreams he lives the life of an early hominid. The story offers an early view of human evolution. The majority of the story is told through the eyes of the man's hominid alter ego, one of the Cave People. In addition to the Cave People, there are the more advanced Fire People, and the more animal-like Tree People.