John Escott Libros

El dramático amor entre Scarlett O'Hara y Rhett Butler ha cautivado a generaciones de lectores. Scarlett, hermosa y obstinada hija de un propietario de plantaciones, es criada como una auténtica dama sureña, sujeta a estrictas normas sociales. Su carácter se rebela cuando se enamora del romántico Ashley Wilkes, quien está comprometido con otra. Tras su boda, se casa con el hermano de Melanie, pero pronto sus vidas se ven interrumpidas por la guerra, cuando ambos hombres se enlistan en el ejército. Viuda, Scarlett vive con Melanie y su hijo en Atlanta, donde la guerra aún no ha tenido un gran impacto. Para su desagrado, aparece en la ciudad el arrogante capitán Rhett Butler. Acepta sus atenciones, pero sigue amando a Ashley. Sin embargo, la guerra transforma a Scarlett, que de ser una caprichosa joven se convierte en una mujer ambiciosa, decidida a salvar su plantación y a sus seres queridos. Tras la muerte de su segundo esposo, se casa por tercera vez con Rhett Butler, lo que provoca el escándalo en Atlanta. Su tumultuoso matrimonio está lleno de malentendidos, disputas y el inextinguible amor de Scarlett por Ashley.

Piloto de motocicletas, aspirante a torero en Málaga y aviador de la RAF a los diecisiete años, Frederick Forsyth ingresó muy joven en el periodismo. Enviado por la agencia Reuter a cubrir los viajes del general De Gaulle en la época de los atentados de la OAS, concibió contar un atentado desconocido: el que cometió Chacal.

Follows the adventures of a dog who is part wolf as he eventually makes his peace with man in the wilderness of northern Canada.

Discover the capital of the United States of America, past and present.

VERSIÓN ADAPTADA para los más jóvenes de uno de los libros clásicos más populares e influyentes de la literatura norteamericana. Versión adaptada que se ajusta con fidelidad al texto original de Louisa May Alcott. El señor March se encuentra sirviendo como capellán en la Guerra Civil Americana y sus hijas y esposa leen emocionadas las cartas que éste les envía desde el frente. Esta novela sigue las aventuras de sus cuatro hijas, Meg, Jo, Beth y Amy, que crecen al calor del amor de su madre y tratan de sobrellevar las adversidades que su condición de familia pobre acarrea. Pensando en acercar la obra al lector más joven, Austral ofrece una versión reducida de la historia de las cuatro hermanas March. A través del texto de Rosa Navarro, cuyo objetivo ha sido preservar la belleza, el atractivo, la amenidad y toda la fuerza reivindicativa de la novela, accedemos a las aventuras de esta familia entrañable que ha dejado una marca indeleble en tantas generaciones de lectores.

Matilda es genial. Sin haber cumplido los cinco años ha leído ya a numerosos autores y atesora unos asombrosos conocimientos. Sus mediocres padres, sin embargo, la consideran una inútil. Por eso decide desquitarse. Y cuando empieza a ir a la escuela y se enfrenta a la terrible señorita Trunchbull, entonces la niña hace algo maravilloso...

Zjednodušená četba angličtiny. Příběh o chlapci, který pomohl vysvětlit krádež v továrně blízko jeho bydliště.

Zjednodušená četba angličtiny. Příběh o chlapci, který pomohl vysvětlit krádež v továrně blízko jeho bydliště.

READ BY DAVID SOUL Duration: 2 hours 28 minutes Edgar Allan Poe (1809-49) was an American poet, writer, editor and literary critic. Best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre, Poe’s full-blooded Gothic style influenced generations of writers, filmmakers and musicians, from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Charles Baudelaire to Roger Corman and Lou Reed. The five tales collected here range from the famous to the obscure, but each displays Poe's unique sense of the macabre and his love for the baroque. A victim of the Inquisition finds himself in a nightmarish torture chamber, a castle is besieged by plague, a man becomes obsessed by the evil eye of his fellow lodger, a mesmerist suspends a man's life at the point of death and a jester takes his revenge on his cruel employers.

Broeder Cadfael wordt naar Wales gestuurd om de beenderen van een gestorven heilige te bemachtigen. Het klooster van Shrewsbury zou wèl varen bij het bezit van de botten, die, naar verluidt, bovennatuurlijke krachten bezitten. Wanneer Cadfael de tocht aanvaardt, vindt hij vele obstakels op zijn weg, onder andere een wonderlijke dode...

The readers in this series are designed for beginning students aged ten to 12. They employ a 200-word vocabulary, using the present tense only, comprehensive questions and puzzles. An accompanying cassette is available (0-582-27536-9).

Ben has a job in Mr. Tyson's store. Then Mr. Tyson finds money in Ben's bag. Get out of my store! Mr. Tyson says. But is Ben the thief? There is an earthquake in the city - and Mr. Tyson gets his answer.

'Every green was young, every pore was open, and every stalk was swollen with racing currents of juice' WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY LUCY HUGHES-HALLETT Bathsheba Everdene arrives in the small village of Weatherbury and captures the heart of three very different men; Gabriel Oak, a quiet shepherd, the proud, obdurate Farmer Boldwood and dashing, unscrupulous Sergeant Troy. The battle for her affections will have dramatic, tragic and surprising consequences in this classic tale of love and misunderstanding.

Do ghosts exist? When Rick and Mia explore a mysterious old house perhaps they will find out.

This series provides a stimulating introduction to the great classic stories of literature and the best in children's fiction. The books are easy and enjoyable to read, and feature full-page, full-color pictures and photographs. Each title includes interesting information about the authors, and comprehension questions to spark discussion.

Published in June 1848, less than a year before her death, Anne Bronte's second (and last) novel, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, is the somber account of the breakdown of a marriage in the face of alcoholism and infidelity. The novel enjoyed a modest success that led its publisher, theunscrupulous T.C. Newby, to issue a "Second Edition" less than two months later. The present edition, which completes the Clarendon Edition of the Novels of the Brontes, offers a text based on the collation of the first edition with the second. The introduction details the work's composition andearly printing history, including its first publication in America; and the text is fully annotated. Appendices record the substantive variants in the first English and American editions, and discuss the author's belief in the doctrine of universal salvation.

A gripping portrayal of London's dark criminal underbelly, the story follows Oliver Twist, an orphan who faces evil and adversity from birth, shocking readers upon its publication. After escaping the workhouse and the pompous Mr. Bumble, Oliver is drawn into a den of thieves filled with vivid characters like the Artful Dodger, the brutal burglar Bill Sikes, his dog Bull's Eye, and the prostitute Nancy, all under the watchful eye of master-thief Fagin. Blending Gothic Romance, Newgate Novel elements, and popular melodrama, Dickens crafted a new kind of fiction that critiques a cruel society, imbued with a sense of threat and mystery. The narrative explores themes of poverty, crime, and the struggle for identity, highlighting the harsh realities of life for the underprivileged in Victorian England. Through Oliver's journey, Dickens sheds light on social injustices, making "Oliver Twist" a timeless exploration of humanity and morality.

Original / American English Ricardo and Gisela are going home to Rio. Gisela likes reading and quiet people. Ricardo likes noise ... and he likes Gisela. In Rio, a thief takes Gisela's bag. What can Ricardo do?

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Suitable for younger learners Word count 14,960

Andrew Douglas, working as a partner in the firm of Liberty Market Ltd, is used to kidnappers. But he is placed in danger when he becomes involved in the seizing of a victim which embroils the racing world from Italy to England to the United States.

Word count 14,950 Suitable for younger learners

Con esta colección, los más pequeños de la casa podrán acercarse a los grandes clásicos gracias a los divertidos e ingeniosos textos rimados y podrán disfrutar y descubrir las tramas adaptadas y los personajes más importantes de la historia de la literatura universal. Los libros están pensados para que los niños no lectores puedan disfrutarlos a solas, mirando las llamativas y coloridas ilustraciones, o bien para compartirlos con un adulto encargado de la lectura.

Libro usado en buenas condiciones, por su antiguedad podria contener señales normales de uso

When their father is taken away, three children move to the country, where they stay busy saving the train from accidents, befriending a nice Old Gentleman, and trying not to quarrel--Résumé de l'éditeur.

This Level 2, elementary Penguin Reader contains 500 words and tells the story of the Men in Black, who must save the world from the Bug. If they don't, there will be a war

A magazine-style reader with stories and articles exploring both the fun and the difficult aspects of Christmas. There are interesting articles about Christmas and its traditions, plus recipes and quizzes. There is a look at the serious meaning of Christmas, too. An entertaining guide to one of the most important festivals in the world.

PI Kinsey Millhone of California goes looking for the loot of a $500,000 robbery, an assignment filled with danger as one of the robbers is a psychopath. By the author of "K" Is for Killer

"Soy idiota desde que nací". Así se presenta Forrest Gump, el simpático y avispado héroe de esta divertidisima novela. Pero aunque "ser idiota no es ninguna bicoca", él no se queja, pues ha vivido una vida bastante interesante: estrella de fútbol universitario, héroe de la guerra de Vietnam, as del tenis de mesa, campeón de lucha libre, magnate de los negocios. Una sucesión de alocadas peripecias que hacen que el mundo ya no sea el mismo una vez lo hemos visto a través de los ojos de Forrest Gump.

Nicky has just got off the plane at New York to stay with his Aunt Carrie. But at once things start to go wrong. Soon Nicky is being taken on a terrifying tour of New York by some young people he doesn’t even know. And the police think he is a thief! Nicky is lost, alone and very scared. A gripping adventure for younger readers.

In this adventure thriller, a captivating storyline unfolds when a beautiful blonde girl hands Pete a cassette film. As he develops the pictures, the mystery intensifies, drawing him deeper into an intriguing plot. Designed for English learners, the Macmillan Readers series features controlled vocabulary and helpful illustrations to enhance understanding, making it an engaging choice for those looking to improve their language skills while enjoying a thrilling narrative.

This is a Beginner Level story in a series of ELT readers comprising a wide range of titles - some original and some simplified - from modern and classic novels, and designed to appeal to all age-groups, tastes and cultures. The books are divided into five levels: Starter Level, with about 300 basic words; Beginner Level (600 basic words); Elementary Level (1100); Intermediate Level (1600); and Upper Level (2200). Some of the titles are also available on cassette.

It is festival time in the City of Themon, and Hercules and Iolaus are to choose the festival queen. But will she die, like all festival queens before her? And is Hera the lover of Zeus behind it all? Before these and others questions can be answered, Hercules must figt the terrible Sea Serpent of Themom.

El astuto abogado Laurence Fife, conocido también por sus escurridizas aventuras femeninas, aparece un día asesinado. En el juicio, todo conduce al jurado a pensar que su joven esposa, Nikki, es la culpable. Tras ocho años de prisión, Nikki sale en libertad bajo palabra y encarga a la detective Kinsey Millhone descubrir quién mató realmente a su marido. A Kinsey Milhone no le asusta meterse en líos, pero éste es especialmente enmarañado porque las huellas de aquel homicidio parecen haberse esfumado con el tiempo y, por si fuera poco, otro asesinato, cometido también hace ocho años, y un cadáver reciente, aún caliente, vienen a enredarlo todo todavía más… A Sue Crafton se le ocurrió la idea de este libro, cuando al divorciarse y tener que luchar por la custodia de su hijo, sintió el deseo de acabar con su marido. «En vez de pasarme la vida en la cárcel, pensé en algo mucho mejor : matarlo en un libro y además recibir dinero por ello…»

La investigadora privada Kinsey Millhone tiene problemas para llegar a fin de mes el dia en que no tiene mas remedio que aceptar el rutinario encargo de buscar a la hermana de Mrs. Danziger, Elaine. Ahora bien, cuando llega al apartamento de esta y se encuentra con que lo ocupa otra enigmatica mujer, cuando Mrs. Danziger le pide de pronto que abandone el caso, cuando se entera de que, pocos dias antes de la desaparicion de Elaine, su vecina y companera de bridge ha sido brutalmente asesinada y su casa ha desaparecido bajo las llamas, cuando el sobrino drogadicto de esta sabe mas de lo que dice, cuando se producen misteriosos registros, extranas ingerencias y, finalmente, otro asesinato, a la obstinada y meticulosa Kinsey Millhone el asunto le va pareciendo todo menos rutinario. Y como mas investiga, mas se ve envuelta en un diabolico laberinto de espejos en el que nada -excepto el peligro- es en realidad lo que parece ser.

The final episode in the saga of 'The Three Musketeers' finds Artemis attempting a royal coup. Philippe, the 'Man in the Iron Mask', has been a prisoner in the Bastille for 18 years. He is also King Louis' twin brother. Artemis wants him on the throne, but D'Artagnan cannot allow it.

Al día siguiente de la muerte de su padre, Jim Hawkins descubre casualmente un extraño mapa en el baúl de un viejo pirata que ha muerto en su posada. El mapa será el responsable de una emocionante expedición a una isla desconocida en busca del mítico tesoro del capitán Flint. Pero la aventura será también una especie de «viaje de iniciación» para Jim, que de huérfano desvalido pasará a convertirse en adulto, obligado a tomar decisiones por la fuerza de la adversidad y el deseo del triunfo. Una novela admirablemente construida, tanto por el propio interés de la intriga como por el carácter de sus vigorosos personajes y el lenguaje inconfundible de los mismos.

"The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," published in 1886, became a bestseller with 40,000 copies sold in six months. The story is inspired by the true tale of Deacon Brodie, an Edinburgh carpenter who led a secret double life and ultimately faced execution. Stevenson had previously written a play about this case as a teenager, titled "Deacon Brodie, or The Double Life." The impetus for the novella came from a vivid dream in late September or early October 1885, after which Stevenson quickly drafted a version. While recovering in Bournemouth, he experienced a health crisis just before the dream and wrote feverishly. His wife criticized the initial draft, prompting Stevenson to burn it and produce an allegorical second version within a week. The narrative combines various stylistic levels, with a distinct tone in the narrator's voice compared to the inserted documents, showcasing Stevenson's stylistic virtuosity, which needed to be faithfully preserved in translation.

Use these fully illustrated classic and contemporary plays for reading practice or performance. Each script offers performance notes, character lists, exercises, and glossaries.

Word count 1,260 Read at a comfortable level with word count and CEFR level on every cover Illustrations, photos, and diagrams support comprehension Activities build language skills and check understanding Glossaries teach difficult vocabulary Free editable tests for every book Selected Bookworms are available for your tablet or computer through the Oxford Learner's Bookshelf

This is a graded reading series with language support on every page. These readers are ideal for students who need extra motivation and a more structured reading program.

The Macmillan Graded Readers series is one of the most popular and respected series of simplified readers for learners of English.

"Twenty-five milion people come to England every year, and some never go out of London. But England is full of interesting places to visit and things to do. There are big noisy cities with great shops and theatres, and quiet little villages. You can visit old castles and beautiful churches - or to go festivals with music twenty-four hours a day. You can have an English afternoon tea, walk on long white beaches, watch a great game of football, or visit a country house. Yes, England has something for everybody - what has it got for you?"--Publisher

What does the name " Agatha Christie " mean? To many people, it means a book about a murder mystery - a " whodunnit ". " I'm reading an Agatha Christie, " people say. " I'm not sure who the murderer is - I think it's . . . " But they are usually wrong, because it is not easy to guess the murderer's name before the end of the book. But who was Agatha Christie? What was she like? Was her life quiet and unexciting, or was it full of interest and adventure? Was there a mystery in her life, too? Cover images courtesy of The Mander and Mitchenson Theatre Collection/Angus McBean, Topham Picturepoint, Topham Picturepoint/Press Association, National Railway Museum/Science & Society Picture Library, and Stephen Oliver.

Despite multiple warnings, Horace B. Otis and his family move to Canterville Chase, a sprawling English manor with a dark history and a lingering guest. The Canterville Ghost is an irreverent mix of horror and humor. Canterville Chase is known for its troubled past, having been previously owned by Sir Simon de Canterville, who mysteriously disappeared after the murder of his wife. When the Otis family buys the property, they begin to notice a supernatural presence. However, unlike previous residents, they are more annoyed than afraid. Sir Simon's scare tactics fall flat, leading to a ghostly identity crisis. This entertaining story subverts the expectations of the horror genre, presenting a family-friendly tale with Gothic elements balanced by slapstick humor. Since its publication in 1887, The Canterville Ghost has been adapted across multiple mediums, showcasing its enduring appeal and versatility.

Enviado a un casino en Royale-les-Eaux, James Bond tiene como objetivo eliminar la amenaza del mortal Le Chiffre al arruinar al implacable operativo de SMERSH en la mesa de baccarat. Sin embargo, cuando la suerte favorece a su enemigo, 007 se convierte en el objetivo de asesinos y torturadores en un juego de alto riesgo de gato y ratón.

Factfiles are a sub-series of Bookworms with a non-fiction angle, providing factual information for students who are less interested in fiction. Each book focuses on a particular topic such as famous cities, sport, science, the environment and the media.

Factfiles are a sub-series of Bookworms with a non-fiction angle, providing factual information for students on a wide variety of themes. Exercises at the back of each book check student's understanding of the text and provide ideas for activities and project work.

Original / British English A diamond necklace is stolen from a museum. Everyone who works at the museum could be guilty. But who really took the necklace, and why? The police suspect Paul, a young student. So Paul must find the real thief. This Pack contains a Book and MP3

Who is the stranger and why has he come to the island? Why does he look at Eagle's Rock and Vitalis' house? Costas wants to know the answers to these questions. And he wants to be the first to climb the dangerous Eagle's Rock. But will the stranger do it first? A dramatic adventure follows.

Suitable for younger learners Word count 10,800

Story of Tess Durbeyfield, the daughter of a poor and dissipated villager.

El «negro» encargado de escribir la autobiografía del ex primer ministro británico ha muerto en extrañas circunstancias. Su sustituto encuentra una información inquietante que tal vez pueda probar la vinculación del mandatario con crímenes de guerra encubiertos por la lucha antiterrorista. Cuando el político muere en un atentado, el escritor comprenderá que ahora más que nunca su vida pende de un hilo. Un thriller político apasionante, con personajes reconocibles de la política internacional. Una crítica abierta a la política mundial y al orden establecido.

While staying with her mother's godmother, Minty finds herself drawn to a mysterious sundial which takes her back in time and links her life to that of two unhappy children she meets in two different centuries.

Sherlock Holmes is a very clever man. When people have strange, difficult problems, they come to him. Where is Mr Hosmer Angel? Which student saw the exam paper before the exam? Why is someone following Miss Smith? Can you find the answers before Sherlock Holmes does?(back cover)Sherlock Holmes and the strange Mr. Angel --Sherlock Holmes and the important exam paper --Sherlock Holmes and the dangerous road.

Most of us love reading about crime in the newspapers, and reading stories about Sherlock Holmes and the other great detectives. This book looks at some of the great crimes of history - crimes like the Lindbergh kidnapping and the Mona Lisa robbery. It also looks at some great criminals, like the poisoner Dr Crippen. Most of these crimes were solved, but some, like the assassination of President Kennedy, still hold their mysteries.

Designed for reading practice or performing. Each play offers the opportunity to learn and practice language in an imaginative and dynamic way.

[Penguin Readers Level 2] When Judy and Peter find a board game in the park, they take it home, hoping to alleviate their boredom. One live lion, an erupting volcano, and a dozen destructive monkeys later, the children are no longer bored. Their jungle adventure game has come to life!

Mientras que franceses e indios están en lucha por la conquista del Fuerte William Henry, dos hermanas, Cora y Alice Munro, hijas de un comandante del ejército británico, hacen todo lo posible por reunirse con su padre. En su peligrosa misión serán ayudadas por Ojo de Halcón, cazador de raza blanca, y sus dos amigos Gran Serpiente y Ciervo Ágil, últimos supervivientes de la tribu de los Mohicanos. Pronto nacerá una hermosa amistad y más tarde el amor entre las dos hermanas y los dos jóvenes. Sin embargo, sus vidas están amenazadas por Magua, jefe de los hurones, que no descansará hasta lograr que Cora sea su mujer.

This book is intended for young teenage students of English as a foreign language.

'Where are you taking me?' asked Dantes. 'Turn round and look,' said the officer. Dantes turned. The boat had passed the entrance of the port. On the right, he saw the dark shadow of the island of Ratonneau. An on the left he saw the black shape of the island off it.

Con el paso del tiempo, en el camino, un libro que fue la biblia y el manifiesto de la generación beat, se ha convertido en una novela de culto y en un clásico de la literatura norteamericana. Con un inconfundible estilo bop, en esta novela se narran los

How much do you know about the Wild West? What do you know about cowboys and Indians, about wagon trails and gunfights? Inside this book you will find the true story of the Wild West, and of some of the famous people who lived and worked there. People like Wyatt Earp, Jesse James, Billy the Kid - and Annie Oakley, the best shot in the West.

CD: British English with some American English characters

Zoe Baker works in a bookstore. She also likes acting, and she has a part in the play Romeo and Juliet. Mike Morrison writes about the play for the newspaper. What does he write about Zoe? Is Zoe a good actress... or is she just 'a pretty face'?What does Zoe think when she reads the newspaper? What does she do?

Trissha McFarland descubre a los nueve años que el mundo puede ser peligroso. Una mañana de junio, se pierde en el bosque mientras juega, enfrentándose al terror y a la posibilidad de no regresar. La historia explora la transición de la inocencia a la realidad de la vida.

Ambientada en los eventos reales que siguieron al levantamiento jacobita de 1745, la novela "Secuestrado" de Robert Louis Stevenson narra la historia de David Balfour, quien viaja para encontrarse con su tío y reclamar su herencia tras la muerte de su padre. Traicionado por su tío, David es secuestrado por el capitán Hoseason del barco "Covenant", quien planea venderlo como esclavo en las colonias de Carolina. Sin embargo, el barco se desvía de su rumbo y regresa a Escocia, donde, en la niebla, choca con una pequeña embarcación y rescata al soldado escocés y jacobita Alan Breck Stewart. Con la ayuda de Alan, David logra escapar de sus captores y se encuentra en medio de la lucha entre los highlanders escoceses y los soldados del gobierno inglés. Atrapado en la naturaleza escocesa, David debe luchar por su vida y regresar a casa para reclamar su legítima herencia. A través de los personajes de Alan y David, se representa de manera aventurera el conflicto por la independencia escocesa del dominio inglés.

Bond is off to Harlem, the kingdom of Mr Big, black master of crime and voodoo baron. The trail of terror, treachery and torture leads from New York's black underworld to the shark infested island in the sun that Mr Big calls his own.

This book is intended for young teenage students of English as a foreign language.

The men and the woman in this book - William Tell, Tom Blood, Lord Bao, King Matthias, Johnny Appleseed, and Lady Godiva - are all real people from history. But every time someone tells an old story, they change things in it, to make them bigger, better, and more exciting. So what is true in this book and what is not? Read all six of the stories, and see what you think.--P. [4] of cover

A famous painting is going to the Grierson Gallery in LA and they want a top man to come to America. He can talk about the artist. The National Gallery in London sent Mr Bean. But something is very wrong with Mr Bean! He's very, very strange. And dangerous! After he arrives accidents start to happen.

Original / British English Pete and Carla are students. One day they look at some very old coins and stamps in a shop. Pete wants to buy some stamps, but they are very expensive. Later that day some coins are missing from the shop -- and the shopkeeper wants to find Pete.

This award-winning collection of adapted classic literature and original stories develops reading skills for low-beginning through advanced students. Accessible language and carefully controlled vocabulary build students' reading confidence. Introductions at the beginning of each story, illustrations throughout, and glossaries help build comprehension. Before, during, and after reading activities included in the back of each book strengthen student comprehension. Audio versions of selected titles provide great models of intonation and pronunciation of difficult words.

"You're a brave man, but I am afraid for you,' says Lady Marian to Robin of Locksley. She is afraid because Robin does not like Prince John's new taxes and wants to do something for the poor people of Nottingham. When Prince John hears this, Robin is suddenly in great danger"--Cover

Flies are a nuisance. They are annoying when they buzz around you, but you can brush them away with your hand. After all, a fly is only about half the size of your fingernail. But suppose it wasn't. Catch a fly and look at it closely - look at its head, its eyes, its legs. Now imagine that this thing was the size of a human being... These eight stories offer horror in many shapes and forms, in worlds full of monsters and evil spirits, where terror lies waiting in the shadows, and where the living and the dead dance hand in hand.--Quatrième de couverture

This series of readers is aimed at students at 6 levels from elementary to advanced. All stages have exercises for classroom or private use, plus a glossary to help with vocabulary. This is a collection of five intriguing stories from the golden age of crime writing.

Ambientada en la Nueva Inglaterra de los puritanos del siglo XVII, La letra escarlata (1849) narra el terrible impacto que un simple acto de pasión desencadena en las vidas de tres miembros de la comunidad: Hester Prynne, una mujer de espíritu libre e independiente, objeto del escarnio público y condenada a llevar la "A" de "Adúltera"; el reverendo Dimmesdale, un alma atormentada por la culpa aunque digno de la estima general, y Chillingworth, un ser siniestro, cruel y vengativo, que maquina en la sombra. La presente edición incluye una introducción de la catedrática Nina Baym, cuya labor investigadora se ha centrado en el estudio de la literatura americana del siglo XIX. En el año 2000 recibió la medalla Jay Hubble que otorga la Modern Language Association por sus valiosas aportaciones en esta materia. Es autora, entre otros, del ensayo The Shape of Hawthorne's Career

Tiffany Case, a cold, gorgeous, devil-may-care blonde, stands between James Bond and the leaders of a diamond-smuggling ring that stretches from Africa to London to the United States. Bond uses her to infiltrate this gang, but once in America the hunter becomes the hunted. Agent 007 is in real danger until help comes from an unlikely quarter, the ice maiden herself.

These stories by John Updike, Graham Greene, William Boyd, Susan Hill, D.H. Lawrence, Saki, Penelope Lively, Bernard McLaverty, Frank Tuohy, Morley Callaghan explore life from a child's perspective, and show that the world can be a strange, baffling, and sometimes very frightening place.