Charles Osborne Livres

Intended for FCE exam, this title features 2 fully guided tests with useful tips; 6 complete tests; useful information on the exam; guide to encourage self-study; and, special section on the Speaking Paper in full colour that includes additional helpful phrases and expressions.

Set in a misty South Wales countryside, the story follows engineer Michael Starkwedder, whose car becomes immobilized in a muddy ditch on a cold November evening. As he seeks help, he stumbles upon a mysterious house, leading to an unexpected series of events. The narrative unfolds with tension and intrigue, exploring themes of fate and human connection against a backdrop of isolation and suspense.

Charles Osborne provides detailed descriptions of the major operas by Mozart in a volume that serves as both a biography and a critical guide to the composer's oeuvre.

In the tradition of the bestselling "Black Coffee", author Charles Osborne adapts this Christie play into an intriguing novel set in South Wales. A stranded motorist stumbles upon a man slumped over dead in a wheelchair. His wife stands nearby with a smoking gun in her hand. Family secrets and chilling motives lie beneath the surface. Martin's Press.

Sam Morse possesses an extraordinary imagination that allows him to transform his visionary ideas into tangible realities. His talent for envisioning possibilities sets him apart, as recognized by his friend Herb Cerwin, a PR man at Del Monte. The narrative explores Morse's journey of creativity and innovation, highlighting the impact of his imaginative prowess on his life and those around him.

Exam Essentials is our major British English exam preparation series combining exam preparation, practice, and tips for the revised Cambridge English exams. This effective combination of testing and teaching has proved a popular formula with teachers and students. The first two practice tests in each book are 'walk-through' tests. Students are carefully guided through the tests and shown how they work and what they have to do to succeed in each part of the exam. Additional step-by-step support for the Writing paper is offered in all the tests. All of the tests are written by experts in the field, which means that students preparing for the exams experience material that is appropriate for and at a level at least as high as the actual exams. Candidates internationally find the Speaking test very challenging. To help them deal with this, each Practice Test book comes with a DVD-ROM which includes a bespoke video showing a complete Speaking test interview as well as an examiner talking about this part of the exam and giving students expert guidance on how to approach it. The DVD-ROM also features worksheets to use with the interview and all the Listening test files.