Nearly a quarter-century after her death, Agatha Christie remains the most popular mystery writer of all time. Now, in a celebrated publishing event, fans and newcomers alike are treated to another Christie novel. Created in 1930 as a stage play and faithfully adapted by Charles Osborne, Black Coffe[...]

Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time, her works outsold only by Shakespeare and the Bible. She is regarded by generations of fans as the greatest mystery writer ever, and her novels are read and cherished the world over. Clarissa, the young wife of a foreign office diploma[...]

Serving as a guide to the 175 most popular operas, this book consists of entries that set each opera within the context of its composer's career, outline the plot, discuss the music, and give relevant background information on the libretto, the staging, and the most famous and influential interprete[...]

Provides practice with the language and types of tasks that appear in all five parts of the CPE Entry Test.[...]

Suitable for CAE examination, this title features 2 fully-guided tests with useful tips; 6 tests; information on the exam; guide on how to use the book; section on the Speaking Paper in full colour that includes additional helpful phrases and expressions; and, Separate Writing Bank with fully writte[...]