A nonfiction reader which tells the fascinating story of Michael Jackson in an informed and mature way. The Fact File section develops themes from the reader to enhance the reading experience and covers subjects such as the breakthrough of black artists into mainstream music. The People and Places section gives a visual timeline of Michael Jackson and those close to him during his life.
When Mr Schuester asks the Glee kids to help at a music camp in the summer holidays, all of them, except Rachel, agree to join. Rachel doesnt have time to help children she needs to work on becoming a star! But what happens when her dream comes true? Are Rachels own talents really more important than Glee Club?
A marketing executive from Mickeys a fast food US burger chain discovers that contaminated meat is getting into the burgers, and heads down to Colorado to investigate. What he discovers proves to be more shocking than he could ever have imagined.
Based on a remarkable documentary film, Black Gold tells the story of one mans mission to save his 74,000 Ethiopian coffee farmers from Western exploitation. It exposes the truth behind every cappuccino we drink and asks is it right that the producers of our coffee often cant afford clean water or an education for their children?
Its the World Cup. Someone has murdered the French football team coach and stolen the priceless Pink Panther diamond. Inspector Dreyfus puts Jacques Clouseau, the bumbling detective, on the case. But can Clouseau find the killer and the diamond before Dreyfus? Who will become the Pink Panther detective and win Frances highest honour?
It has been twenty years since the tyrannical Rafael Montero imprisoned Diego de la Vega, alias Zorro, the peoples hero. Not only did De la Vega lose his freedom but also his wife and their beautiful daughter Elena. Now Montero has returned to California, and the people desperately need Zorros help again. Can the new Zorro, troubled bandit Alejandro, stop Monteros evil plans?
Following the death of her husband, Mrs Dashwood and her three daughters, Elinor, Marianne and Margaret, are forced to leave their family home and move to a small cottage in Devon. There, Marianne meets and falls in love with the charismatic Mr Willoughby but she is left distraught by his inconsistent behaviour. And whilst consoling her younger sister, Elinor is forced to confront her own feelings towards Edward Ferrars, an old family friend
Nelson Mandela was the most important South African of the last one hundred years. This is a fascinating and informative biography charting Mandelas long fight against apartheid before becoming President of South Africa in 1994. REVISED AND UPDATED.
Nelson Mandela is the most important South African of the last one hundred years. This is a fascinating and informative biography charting Mandelas long fight against apartheid before becoming President of South Africa in 1994.
Johnny English, the worlds most unlikely spy, is back! After some intensive training in the mountains of Tibet he is called back into action to serve the Queen in MI7. Using the latest high tech gadgets Johnny English must stop a group of international assassins before they kill the Chinese Premier. Disaster ensues as this accidentprone secret agent tries to discover who is really behind the planned killing.
Orphaned as a young child, Jane Eyre has an unhappy start to life living with her cruel aunt and cousins and later enduring the hardships of Lowood school. After taking up a post as a governess, her life begins to improve, helped by her growing friendship with Mr Rochester, her surly employer. But can she achieve true happiness in a place filled with dark secrets?
Its the start of the year at McKinley High and Glee Club is practising for the Fall in love with music show. Theres one problem they sound terrible! Rachel is talented but annoying will Mercedes let her join Glee Club? Homecoming week is around the corner can the kids from Glee Club show everyone that theyre awesome singers and not just geeks?
Mr Schuester has invited a French Glee Club to McKinley High for a week but not everyone is excited. Why do none of the French girls like Puck? Why is Jean Paul only interested in Finn? And can Rachel be friends with the supertalented Celeste? As the two Glee Clubs practise for the multicultural show on Saturday night, Mr Schu starts to worry
On January 20th, 2009, Barack Obama became the 44th President of the United States of America. He is the first AfricanAmerican to be president of one of the most powerful countries in the world. Read about Barack Obamas life before he became President his early years in Hawaii and Indonesia, his Kenyan and his American roots, and his decision to run for President.
On January 20th, 2009, Barack Obama became the 44th President of the United States of America. He is the first AfricanAmerican to be president of one of the most powerful countries in the world. Read about Barack Obamas life before he became President his early years in Hawaii and Indonesia, his Kenyan and his American roots, and his decision to run for President.