Rick Glanvill Knihy

Contains twenty-three short stories outlining strange or interesting happenings that were collected by the authors. The stories are grouped into four themes: the nature of the human condition, accidents, crime and death.

The decision to form a football club at Stamford Bridge 100 years ago was heralded by the tenacious bite of founder Henry 'Gus' Mears' terrier. It was an inauspicious start to what has become one of the most compelling stories in football.Chelsea has always written its own headlines, on and off the pitch. From its controversial admission to the Football League in 1905, to today's Premiership success, it has remained artistic, innovative, erratic and aloof. But it has always entertained.Rick Glanvill uses original sources, chronicles the memories of fans, and talks to the key figures including Jose Mourinho, John Terry. Frank Lampard and those involved in the Roman Abramovich takeover to produce a fresh insight into one of the world's most fascinating footballing institutions. From the silverware to the boardroom battles, from the heroes to the hooligans, the entire century is laid bare.

What happened to the man who fell from the Empire State Building? What about the family who went to sleep in the wrong house? Can cows fly? These intriguing questions are explored in a collection of strange, funny, and sometimes unbelievable stories. The series is designed to introduce students at all levels to the joys of reading in English, making it suitable for both English-speaking teenagers with limited reading skills and those learning English as a second language. With a combination of high interest and low reading levels, it aligns with the pre-20th century literature strands of the National Curriculum English Orders. The series features seven levels of difficulty, ranging from "Easystarts" with a 200-word vocabulary to Level 6 (Advanced) with a 3000-word vocabulary. Titles are categorized into "Contemporary," "Classics," or "Originals." Each book concludes with engaging exercises that focus on vocabulary building, comprehension, discussion, and writing. Some titles come with audio cassettes or book-and-cassette packs, while selected titles offer free accompanying "Penguin Readers Factsheets" for additional exercises and teaching suggestions.