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CER (Cambridge English Readers) 4 The Lady in White
Автор: Campbell Lisa Rae Жанр: Cambridge University Press Год: 1999 Страниц: 80 Дата загрузки: 14 марта 20092001-10-17
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Modern, original fiction for learners of English. Is it coincidence or is he losing his mind? While researching a new programme, John, a successful television producer, comes across a story about a ghostly hitch-hiker. Soon he realises that the story of the Lady in White bears many similarities to part of his own life. Returning to London from a holiday in Ireland, John begins to ask himself some uncomfortable questions.
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CER (Cambridge English Readers) 4 A Matter of Chance
Автор: David A. Hill Жанр: Cambridge University Press Год: 2006 Страниц: 76 Дата загрузки: 24 июля 20092007-06-11
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Modern, original fiction for learners of English. Paul Morris's happy life in Italy changes when his wife dies suddenly. He develops a relationship with Sandra, a friend at work, but everything is not as it seems. How can Sandra afford such an expensive car? And why does she keep making mysterious phone calls? Soon Paul is involved in international crime and a thrilling car chase across Europe.
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CER (Cambridge English Readers) 4 Nothing but the Truth
Автор: Kershaw Жанр: Cambridge University Press Год: 1999 Страниц: 80 Дата загрузки: 14 марта 20092001-10-17
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Modern, original fiction for learners of English. It is the start of a new school year for teenager Hu at an international school in the exciting city of Bangkok. She has a problem with one of the teachers and does not know what to do. Through an adventure in a national park, acting in a musical and the help of friends, Hu finds the courage to tell the truth.
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CER (Cambridge English Readers) 4 Staying Together
Автор: Wilson Жанр: Cambridge University Press Год: 2001 Страниц: 80 Дата загрузки: 14 марта 20092003-10-17
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Modern, original fiction for learners of English. Ikuko goes to England to study English, promising her boyfriend Hiroshi she will return to Japan to marry him. However, in Birmingham Ikuko discovers a whole new world and falls in love with another overseas student. Ikuko's journey across the world not only teaches her about different ways of life but also becomes a voyage of self-discovery.
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CER (Cambridge English Readers) 4 The University Murders
Автор: MacAndrew Жанр: Cambridge University Press Год: 2003 Страниц: 80 Дата загрузки: 14 марта 20092006-09-17
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Modern, original fiction for learners of English. Billy Marr, a local misfit, claims he has murdered someone in an Edinburgh park. Inspector Logan and Sergeant Grant don't believe him — Billy has lied many times in the past about crimes he hasn't committed. But then a young woman is found dead in the park. Soon there is another body. Perhaps Billy is not so innocent after all.
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CER (Cambridge English Readers) 4 When Summer Comes
Автор: Naylor Жанр: Cambridge University Press Год: 1999 Страниц: 80 Дата загрузки: 14 марта 20092001-10-17
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Modern, original fiction for learners of English. A hot summer and a holiday by the sea: Stephen and Anna Martins are escaping their stressful lives in London, and taking a holiday in the south-west of England. They make friends with a local fisherman, but when Stephen is called back to London for work, Anna is left alone for a few days. And then something happens which changes their lives for ever.
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CER (Cambridge English Readers) 5 All I Want
Автор: Johnson Жанр: Cambridge University Press Год: 2000 Страниц: 96 Дата загрузки: 15 июня 20092002-10-21
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Modern, original fiction for learners of English. Alex is a thirty-year-old art gallery assistant and hopelessly in love with her boss, Brad. Then, an incident at the gallery means they have to spend a few days at Brad's country house. This is Alex's opportunity to impress but nothing seems to go the way she planned. A surprise guest and a Christmas party help Alex to discover what she really, really wants.
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CER (Cambridge English Readers) 5 Death in the Dojo
Автор: Leather Жанр: Cambridge University Press Год: 1999 Страниц: 88 Дата загрузки: 16 мая 20092001-05-28
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Modern, original fiction for learners of English. Reporter Kate Jensen investigates the death of a karate master in a 'dojo', a karate training room in London. Another death quickly follows and Kate finds herself drawn into the mystery. The trail takes her to Japan, back to London, and back in time to a crime committed over thirty years earlier.
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CER (Cambridge English Readers) 5 Dolphin Music
Автор: Moses Жанр: Cambridge University Press Год: 1999 Страниц: 96 Дата загрузки: 15 июня 20092001-10-21
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Modern, original fiction for learners of English. It is 2051. CONTROL, the government of Europe, keeps everyone happy in a virtual reality where music made by dolphins gives exquisite pleasure. When Saul Grant, a writer, discovers the truth about the music, the illusion is shattered. He soon sets out to free the dolphins but CONTROL is aware of his actions and will stop him at any cost.
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CER (Cambridge English Readers) 5 East 43rd Street
Автор: Battersby Жанр: Cambridge University Press Год: 2001 Страниц: 96 Дата загрузки: 15 мая 20092004-09-22
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Modern, original fiction for learners of English. It's Christmas in New York and Private Investigator Nathan Marley is hired by a rich attractive woman to reclaim a briefcase of jewellery from a locker at Grand Central station. Marley is right not to trust the woman and soon finds himself involved in a case of criminal activity involving fraud, computer hacking and kidnap.
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CER (Cambridge English Readers) 5 Emergency Murder
Автор: McGiffin Жанр: Cambridge University Press Год: 2003 Страниц: 96 Дата загрузки: 15 мая 20092006-09-22
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Modern, original fiction for learners of English. When the wife of a prominent surgeon dies suddenly in the hospital emergency room of Mercy Hospital in Milwaukee, USA, Dr Maxine Cassidy suspects murder. Maxine is determined to find the killer and starts an investigation of her own. However, when someone tries to kill her, she begins to wonder which of her medical colleagues she can trust.
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In the Shadow of the Mountain
Автор: Naylor Жанр: Cambridge University Press Год: 1999 Страниц: 96 Дата загрузки: 15 июня 20092001-10-21
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Modern, original fiction for learners of English. A tragic love story is uncovered as journalist Clare Crowe goes to Switzerland to bring home a relative's body. Clare's grandfather has been found frozen in a glacier, 74 years after a climbing accident. Clare knows this could make an interesting story for her newspaper, but as she investigates her grandfather's last climb, she learns that the accident wasn't as simple as she had first thought.
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CER (Cambridge English Readers) 5 Jungle Love
Автор: Johnson Жанр: Cambridge University Press Год: 2002 Страниц: 96 Дата загрузки: 15 мая 20092005-09-22
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Modern, original fiction for learners of English. On an adventure holiday in the Caribbean, Lisa and Jennifer are sharing a room. They are very different people and do not get on. However, they do have something in common: they are both attracted to Ian. And Ian likes both of them. But what about Ian's girlfriend, Caroline? And then there's Pete and of course, Gary.
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The Sugar Glider
Автор: Nielsen Жанр: Cambridge University Press Год: 2003 Страниц: 96 Дата загрузки: 15 мая 20092006-09-22
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Modern, original fiction for learners of English. Pilot Don Radcliffe returns to Australia hoping to rescue a failed marriage and to spend more time with his daughter, Judy. But a routine cargo flight in an old DC4 airplane turns into tragedy when the plane crashes in the Australian Outback killing the co-pilot. Don and Judy's chances of survival seem slim as they struggle against sabotage, unscrupulous businessmen and the inhospitable landscape.
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CER (Cambridge English Readers) 5 A Tangled Web
Автор: Maley Жанр: Cambridge University Press Год: 2004 Страниц: 96 Дата загрузки: 15 мая 20092007-09-22
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Modern, original fiction for learners of English. Dan Combes is a former MI6 agent living peacefully in France. After being attacked by a former colleague, he realises his relationship with the British Secret Service has not yet finished. He believes the attack is linked to his roles in Berlin and Central America. But that was years ago so why do they want him dead now? Dan returns to England and confronts his difficult past — a web of lies and deceit that he knows must end.
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CER (Cambridge English Readers) 5 Windows of the Mind
Автор: Brennan Жанр: Cambridge University Press Год: 2001 Страниц: 96 Дата загрузки: 15 мая 20092004-09-22
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Modern, original fiction for learners of English. Five stories about the senses: Arlo hates noise and has a plan to bring the world silence. Gopal uses smell to protect the memory of his sister. Journalist Kathy uses her blindness to get a clear picture of human characters. Daniel has a tongue that earns him a living but could also be his downfall. And Jamie learns to balance the benefits of t'ai chi in his search for health and happiness.
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CER (Cambridge English Readers) 6 Deadly Harvest
Автор: Walker Жанр: Cambridge University Press Год: 1999 Страниц: 112 Дата загрузки: 03 августа 20092002-09-30
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Modern, original fiction for learners of English. Chief Inspector Jane Honeywell is a city detective who wonders why she has moved to a sleepy country town — nothing happens in Pilton. But then the rural peace and quiet is suddenly disturbed by a horrible murder. When Jane starts the dangerous pursuit of the killer, she discovers a more terrible plan in operation.
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CER (Cambridge English Readers) 6 Frozen Pizza and Other Slices of Life
Автор: Moses Жанр: Cambridge University Press Год: 2002 Страниц: 112 Дата загрузки: 04 июля 20092005-09-30
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Modern, original fiction for learners of English. A collection of stories that offer eight slices of life in England today. The themes covered include British eating habits, the media, inner-city problems, immigration, football hooliganism, student life, leisure activities and the countryside. Well-observed, lively and amusing, these stories provide a fascinating picture of the country at the start of a new century.
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CER (Cambridge English Readers) 6 He Knows Too Much
Автор: Maley Жанр: Cambridge University Press Год: 1999 Страниц: 112 Дата загрузки: 03 августа 20092002-09-30
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Modern, original fiction for learners of English. An English company executive in India is dismissed after he tries to uncover corruption within his company. He returns to England where his life falls apart and his marriage breaks up. He then sets out on a one-man search for the truth behind his dismissal. He turns to the rich mystery and beauty of India and is finally forced to choose between love and revenge.
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CER (Cambridge English Readers) 6 A Love for Life
Автор: Hancock Жанр: Cambridge University Press Год: 2001 Страниц: 112 Дата загрузки: 03 августа 20092004-09-30
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Modern, original fiction for learners of English. In Cambridge, Fanella bravely faces the challenge of adopting a child alone after her partner leaves her. Fanella and five-year-old Ellie get off to a rocky start, but Fanella patiently steers their relationship on to more solid ground. Meanwhile, her relationship with Rod, Ellie's teacher and a married man, is a little more complicated.
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