James Bond is sent to Jamaica to investigate the sudden disappearance of the island's Governor and his assistant. When he arrives, 007 begins to suspect that the Governor's absence is in some way linked to Dr No, the reclusive owner of a remote island which lies between Cuba and Jamaica.There have been several strange deaths on this island, which the local people blame on a mysterious and terrifying 'dragon'. Bond decides to pay a secret visit to the island. But he is not the only person to land there. 112 pages

James Bond is sent to Jamaica to investigate the sudden disappearance of the island's Governor and his assistant. When he arrives, 007 begins to suspect that the Governor's absence is in some way linked to Dr No, the reclusive owner of a remote island which lies between Cuba and Jamaica.There have been several strange deaths on this island, which the local people blame on a mysterious and terrifying 'dragon'. Bond decides to pay a secret visit to the island. But he is not the only person to land there. 112 pages

'It was the first murder case I ever investigated on my own.' Wexford said angrily. 'There's no mystery. Herbert Arthur Painter killed his ninety-year-old employer by hitting her over the head with an axe. He did it for two hundred pounds.' Chief Inspector Wexford was sure that
the murder of an old lady had been carried out by her employee, Herbert Painter, and the courts agreed with him. But then Henry Archery, whose son is engaged to marry Painter's daughter, starts questioning the case … 104 pages

'"Please Sir, can I have some more?"' Dickens's famous novel about the trials of a poor young orphan boy, brought up in the terrible conditions of a 19th-century English workhouse. 64 pages

Caught in mountainous seas and hurricane-force winds are the swordfishing fleet from Gloucester, Massachusetts and a sailing yacht. The rescue services cannot locate the swordfishing boat "Andrea Gail", and Captain Billy Tyne and his crew of six are feared lost. A simplified adaptation of Sebastian Junger's international best-seller about the worst storm in recent times. 112 pages

Everybody knows that a rich unmarried man needs a pretty wife. And every mother wants her daughters to be happily married. This much-filmed and highly popular romantic comedy has been retold to give the reader an opportunity to understand and enjoy the witty dialogue and sharp observations of one of the classic romances in English literature. 96 pages

After the death of her husband, Mrs Dashwood and her three daughters, Elinor, Marianne and Margaret, find they must leave Norland Park and move to a small cottage. There, Marianne falls in love with the dashing but unreliable Willoughby, while Elinor pines for Edward Ferrars, the young man she has been forced to leave behind... 112 pages

After the death of her husband, Mrs Dashwood and her three daughters, Elinor, Marianne and Margaret, find they must leave Norland Park and move to a small cottage. There, Marianne falls in love with the dashing but unreliable Willoughby, while Elinor pines for Edward Ferrars, the young man she has been forced to leave behind... 112 pages

This romantic thriller, set in modern times, follows on from the adventure described in River God. Duraid and Royan Al Simma find the set of papyrus scrolls written by Taita, a slave to a queen of Ancient Egypt, on which he recorded the whereabouts of the tomb of Pharaoh Mamose. But before the Egyptologists can mount an expedition to search for the tomb, Duraid is murdered.Recommended for older readers. 112 pages

Sherlock Holmes helps Mary Morstan find out the truth about her father and the man who has been sending her pearls. 64 pages

When Thérèse Raquin marries her sickly cousin Camille, her future looks as if it will be both dull and loveless. This all changes, however, with the arrival of Camille's friend Laurent. Laurent and Thérèse soon begin a love affair, an affair so passionate it can only result in tragedy. 96 pages

The true story of Joe Simpson and Simon Yates's climb of the mountain Siula Grande. When Joe breaks his leg high on the mountain, he knows that he will probably die. But Simon is determined to help his friend and determines to lower him down the mountain on a rope. The plan seems to be going well. But then disaster strikes. Touching the Void is a gripping story of human courage and the will to survive. 80 pages

Regarded by Thomas Hardy as his best novel. Giles Winterbourne is engaged to Grace Melbury, the daughter of a rich timber merchant. When Grace returns from being educated abroad she is a different person. And when Giles loses all his money, Grace's father insists she marry a handsome doctor. 96 pages

Emily Brontë only wrote one novel and it has become one of the best loved tales in English Literature. On the harsh Yorkshire moors, the passionate and violent story of two generations of the Earnshaw and Linton families plays itself out. 96 pages

It's a new year and Bridget has a boyfriend at last; the handsome and successful lawyer, Mark Darcy! But soon the beautiful - and determined - Rebecca appears on the scene to steal Mark away. Heartbroken and confused, Bridget decides to go on holiday to Thailand with her friend Shazzer. There Bridget's problems only get worse. Recommended for older readers. 112 pages

An adventure thriller set in Turkey. Tom Smith flies to Istanbul to join his fiancée for a holiday, but Angela fails to meet him that evening as arranged. The next morning Tom has some terrible news... 64 pages

Shylock lends money to the merchant Antonio but the stakes are high. When Antonio cannot pay him back, Shylock demands a terrible punishment. This Macmillan Reader is written as a play script and includes extracts from Shakespeare's original. 112 pages

Ambrose Ashley, Philip's cousin, married Rachel in Italy, and died there. Jealous of his marriage, racked by suspicion at the hints in Ambrose's letters, and grief-stricken by his death, Philip prepares to meet his cousin's widow with hatred in his heart. From the author of "Rebecca", Daphne du Maurier. 80 pages

'It was the first murder case I ever investigated on my own.' Wexford said angrily. 'There's no mystery. Herbert Arthur Painter killed his ninety-year-old employer by hitting her over the head with an axe. He did it for two hundred pounds.' Chief Inspector Wexford was sure that the murder of an old lady had been carried out by her employee, Herbert Painter, and the courts agreed with him. But then Henry Archery, whose son is engaged to marry Painter's daughter, starts questioning the case … 104 pages

From Frederick Forsyth, the internationally acclaimed thriller writer come four short stories; each with a surprising ending.

Why does an old builder leave all his money to a young lawyer? Who gives a government document to enemy spies? How is a young man tricked into taking a new job? What can a foreign king do when a beautiful woman from his past appears? Who can answer all these questions? 112 pages

Why does an old builder leave all his money to a young lawyer? Who gives a government document to enemy spies? How is a young man tricked into taking a new job? What can a foreign king do when a beautiful woman from his past appears? Who can answer all these questions? 112 pages

The Old Curiosity Shop is a classic story written by Charles Dickens and has been adapted for Intermediate level readers. The story is about Nell and her grandfather, who live in The Old Curiosity Shop. They are very poor, and when disaster strikes, Nell must protect herself and her grandfather from people who wish them harm.

15th July 1988. Emma and Dexter meet for the first time on the night of their university graduation. Soon their lives will go in separate directions. But where will they be on 15th July of the following year, and the year after that? One Day is a wonderful and moving love story
which takes place over the decades of the eighties, nineties and 'noughties'. 112 pages

15th July 1988. Emma and Dexter meet for the first time on the night of their university graduation. Soon their lives will go in separate directions. But where will they be on 15th July of the following year, and the year after that? One Day is a wonderful and moving love story
which takes place over the decades of the eighties, nineties and 'noughties'. 112 pages

Othello is one of William Shakespeare's most famous tragic plays, and has been adapted for Intermediate level readers. The story is about Othello, the Moorish general of Venice, and what happens when he marries the beautiful daughter of a rich and powerful Venetian.

A sad and beautiful story about a Mexican-Indian diver who finds the greatest pearl in the world, but loses his happiness. 104 pages

The Red and the Black is the story of the life and loves of a young man, Julien Sorel, who is torn apart by the two sides to his personality, the 'red' and the 'black'. Through his love affairs with the aristocratic and beautiful Madame de Renal and the passionate Mathilde, Sorel tries - and fails - to gain wealth and social standing, with fatal results. 128 pages

In the year 2131, a fast-moving object is detected entering the solar system. Asteroid 31/439, renamed 'Rama', is set to enter the Earth's orbit within the year. A hastily arranged space flight is organised to intercept it. The scientists on board soon discover that Rama is not a dead lump of rock but a huge hollow cylinder spinning along a planned trajectory. Who or what built Rama and why? 112 pages

A mystery story with many twists and turns. Our hero suffers amnesia after being attacked and robbed but he has to regain his memory in order to find his property. The action moves excitingly between the English Midlands and the diamond-broking houses of Amsterdam. 96 pages

A romantic adventure set in Ancient Egypt. Taita - the storyteller - is a slave owned by Intef, the cruel and greedy Governor of Upper Egypt. In Taita's charge is the beautiful Lostris, daughter of Lord Intef. Intef has plans to wed his daughter to Pharaoh Mamose, an old and weak-willed king. But Lostris is in love with Tanus, a handsome and ambitious commander in the Pharaoh's army.Recommended for older readers. 112 pages

Sherlock Holmes helps Mary Morstan find out the truth about her father and the man who has been sending her pearls. 64 pages

You've seen the movie, now read the book! Ram Mohammad Thomas answers 14 questions correctly in a TV quiz and wins a billion rupees, but how does he know the answers? Slumdog Millionaire takes us through the major events of Ram's life, from his battle for survival on the streets of Mumbai and Delhi to his final act of love and revenge - and the amazing good fortune it brings! 112 pages

You've seen the movie, now read the book! Ram Mohammad Thomas answers 14 questions correctly in a TV quiz and wins a billion rupees, but how does he know the answers? Slumdog Millionaire takes us through the major events of Ram's life, from his battle for survival on the streets of Mumbai and Delhi to his final act of love and revenge - and the amazing good fortune it brings! 112 pages

John Samuel Fame crosses the frontier on a regular basis. He also has some friends who are suspected criminals. When a valuable gold statue is stolen from Dama museum, Inspector Roland immediately has him followed. 80 pages

In this story, set sometime in the future, Varon, an intergalactic pirate, manages to steal one of the most valuable items in the universe. When he becomes trapped, Omega offers his help but he has his own reasons for doing so. 64 pages

In this story, set sometime in the future, Varon, an intergalactic pirate, manages to steal one of the most valuable items in the universe. When he becomes trapped, Omega offers his help but he has his own reasons for doing so. 64 pages

Three more intriguing cases for Sherlock Holmes: The Speckled Band, The Dancing Men and The Red-Headed League. 80 pages

Three more intriguing cases for Sherlock Holmes: The Speckled Band, The Dancing Men and The Red-Headed League. 80 pages

This movingly told story by Nigeria's foremost novelist has become a classic of African literature. Okonkwo is respected for his strength and honesty but his people are doomed by their own superstitions and the arrival of the white man.

The true story of Joe Simpson and Simon Yates's climb of the mountain Siula Grande. When Joe breaks his leg high on the mountain, he knows that he will probably die. But Simon is determined to help his friend and determines to lower him down the mountain on a rope. The plan seems to be going well. But then disaster strikes. Touching the Void is a gripping story of human courage and the will to survive. 80 pages

Three short stories with unexpected endings from this internationally popular thriller writer.

Emily Brontë only wrote one novel and it has become one of the best
loved tales in English Literature. On the harsh Yorkshire moors, the
passionate and violent story of two generations of the Earnshaw and
Linton families plays itself out. 96 pages

The Old Curiosity Shop is a classic story written by Charles Dickens and has been adapted for Intermediate level readers. The story is about Nell and her grandfather, who live in The Old Curiosity Shop. They are very poor, and when disaster strikes, Nell must protect herself and her grandfather from people who wish them harm.