The puffer fish is a famous type of fish in Japan. If it is not prepared properly, it can kill those who eat it. How do chefs prepare the fish correctly? In the past, it was popular for rich people in England to have servants. The most important servant was the butler. Today, there are fewer butlers, but the job is still important. What skills make a good butler? Truffles can be found in the words, but they are a very rare and expensive food. That’s why they are sometimes called “Black Diamonds”. Why are truffles so expensive and unusual? *1 accompanying CD

Giant Pandas, a national treasure of China, are endangered. Why are they endangered? What are the Chinese people doing to save them? Most people run from tornadoes, but some researches chase them! How do researchers find these tornadoes? How do they develop better methods for predicting tornadoes? Scientists have found alternative fuels to cope with global warning and the overuse of traditional fuels. What are these new sources of energy? How can they be used in everyday life? *1 accompanying CD ◎ 第二個故事講述科學家冒險追蹤龍捲風，使用高科技的探測儀器搜集資料，務求發掘新方法更準確地預測龍捲 風。 ◎ 第三個故事講述科學家積極發掘新能源，研究如何利用風力、太陽能發電，以及從農產品抽取及提煉燃料，解 決傳統能源短缺及環境污染的問題。 本書特色： ◎ 系列分六級，共十六本書，每本有英文文章供閱讀，文章根據 Collins Cobuild The Bank of English 語料庫、British National Corpus 以及 BYU Corpus of American English 等數據庫選收。 ◎ Grammar Focus：解釋語法重點，後附相關練習題，供讀者即時複習所學，題目類型有閱讀理解、聆聽練習、 看短片做練習等，書後有練習答案。 ◎ 配精彩照片，另備一張video /audio 兩用DVD，短片選自National Geographic Digital Media。 ◎ 訓練速讀：每本書除了主題文章之外，還有延伸閱讀，每篇標出字數，供讀者自我計時，練習速讀，並評估閱 讀速度。 ◎ 另附中英對照生詞表，提供英文生詞的中譯，方便參考。

Astronauts are in constant danger when in space. What are the risks and challenges of space walking? How do astronauts overcome them? How different are the ancient Olympic Games which originated in Greece form today’s? Can you imagine ancient long jumpers holding weights in their hands when they jumped? See how a speed skydiver keeps trying various methods of increasing his speed. Do you want to try extreme skydiving? *1 accompanying CD ◎ 第二個故事關於奧林匹克的起源及古今奧運會的有趣區別。 ◎ 第三個故事關於高空跳傘，講述一個不斷追求速度的高空跳傘員，如何不斷試驗新方法，以達到更高的速度。 本書特色： ◎ 系列分六級，共十六本書，每本有英文文章供閱讀，文章根據 Collins Cobuild The Bank of English 語料庫、British National Corpus 以及 BYU Corpus of American English 等數據庫選收。 ◎ Grammar Focus：解釋語法重點，後附相關練習題，供讀者即時複習所學，題目類型有閱讀理解、聆聽練習、 看短片做練習等，書後有練習答案。 ◎ 配精彩照片，另備一張video /audio 兩用DVD，短片選自National Geographic Digital Media。 ◎ 訓練速讀：每本書除了主題文章之外，還有延伸閱讀，每篇標出字數，供讀者自我計時，練習速讀，並評估 閱讀速度。 ◎ 另附中英對照生詞表，提供英文生詞的中譯，方便參考。

Several strange signs called “crop circles” have been discovered in many places on Earth. These mysterious circles are puzzling to everyone, even scientists. Could we find out who-or what- made them? The ancient Maya built pyramids which are as complex as those of Egypt. An archaeologist studying the Maya civilization for more than 20 years dreams of knowing more about Mayan kings personally. Will he discover any clues in the lost temples? Devon Island in Canada is a kind of “Mars on Earth”, has conditions and terrains similar to Mars. A group of explorers has come to this area to explore the challenges excepted when to Mars. What preparations are being made for the trip to Mars? *1 accompanying CD

A new kind of “killer bee” is moving in and taking over the rain forests in Central America – what will happen to the native bees? Can the killer bees be stopped? A young serval cat is going out for his first night hunt, but there are many larger animals that want to hunt them. Will the young serval be safe and successful? Beagles often work at airports to find illegal or unsafe items- what does it take to be on Beagle Patrol? What happens to dogs that don’t make it? *1 accompanying CD

Running from Paris to Istanbul, the Orient Express is a first-class hotel on wheels. Who is responsible for the train’s success? What unique difficulties do they face? During a local festival in Japan, teams fight to force each other’s kites form the sky. How do teams fight with kites? What does it take to win? The “Slow City” movement is a new way of living to fight the negative effects of our fast-paced world. Greve, Italy is one of the many cities that is part of. What dose it mean to be “slow moving”? *1 accompanying CD

There is a very old volcano in Ethiopia. Volcanoes can be dangerous, but they also offer important information. Two scientists are traveling to study it. What will they learn? Snow is very important for running a ski are. But this year, it’s too warm for natural snow. An owner of a ski area in United States has a little “snow magic” to get the snow he needs! According to a local story, the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland was made by a big man. But scientists have a different story. How was this unusual place created? *1 accompanying CD

Farley is young red panda with serious health problems. Life hasn’t been easy for him. Zookeepers have helped him recover and how he is moving to a new home. Will he become happier? Each year, baby puffins, also known as pufflings, leave their homes to find the sea. But sometimes they got lost. How do people rescue the pufflings and help them find their way home? One man has spent his life on studying beautiful birds in Trinidad and Tobago. Now he’s trying to photograph all of the 460 types of birds on the islands. Will he succeed in finding the very special but mysterious one? *1 accompanying CD

Summertown Readers: Room Service, targets on Pre-intermediate to Intermediate readers, which aims at adults studying business English.

Special Features:
• Contains two pages of exercises for each chapter which focus on comprehension and vocabulary development.
• An audio version of the story adds to enjoyment, allowing the reader to listen with the book closed, or open the page abd listen while following the text
*An Audio CD is enclosed

Eddie Munro's life had hit an all-time low, turned his life around and taking his wife on a well-deserved cruise. However he is plunged into despair when he discovers his old boss is also on board the ship. What will the outcome be when Eddie confronts his old nemesis face-to-face?

Special Features:
• Aimed at young adults/adults studying business English or using English at work
• The storylines offer intrigue, murder and mystery to capture the reader and encourage reading for pleasure.
• Contains exercises for each chapter which focus on comprehension and vocabulary development.
• Glossary is included
*An Audio CD is enclosed

When locking up at night, Maha hears noises coming from the locked and supposedly empty neighboring psychiatrist's office. A chilling mystery unravels as Maha investigates the 'empty' office and uncovers the horrifying nature of her boss's true business.

Special Features:
• Aimed at young adults/adults studying business English or using English at work
• The storylines offer intrigue, murder and mystery to capture the reader and encourage reading for pleasure.
• Contains exercises for each chapter which focus on comprehension and vocabulary development.
• Glossary is included
*An Audio CD is enclosed

Londoner Mike Carrington is sent by his company to meet some prospective future colleagues in Brazil. He wakes up in a locked room with his suitcase unpacked and his laptop is missing. There has been a case of mistaken identity, Will the local police and London CID piece together the clues before time runs out for Mike?

Special Features:
• The storylines offer intrigue, murder and mystery to capture the reader and encourage reading for pleasure.
• Contains exercises for each chapter which focus on comprehension and vocabulary development.
• Glossary is included
*An Audio CD is enclosed

"My name is Ekaterina. I am eleven years old. I am dead." is the mysterious message that continuously appears on the website of the mining company. Macey Church and Kiril Solokov assume is the work of a hacker, but uncover that …

Special Features:
• Fictional reader based around international business
• Audio CD
• Exercises and Glossary
*An Audio CD is enclosed

Timothy and Nicholas Aldridge are identical twins but their lives could not be more different. Whilst Timothy runs the family farm in the rural South west of England, Nicholas is a high-powered but exhausted advertising executive in London. When circumstances force Timothy to take his brother's place for the day will he be able to ensure that Nicholas keeps his job and secures an important contract?

Special Features:
• The storyline offers intrigue, mystery and humour
• Audio CD
• Exercises and Glossary
*An Audio CD is enclosed

John decides to give up his day job for something more exciting. A band play in his local bar that is certain to be the next big thing. All they need is a good manager ... like John. Everything seems to be going to plan and only weeks into his new career John's band is invited to appear on a TV talent show. What can go wrong?

Special Features:
• The storyline offers intrigue, mystery and humour
• Audio CD
• Exercises and Glossary
*An Audio CD is enclosed