Helen Fielding's story of the loveable Bridget, and her struggles with men and weight, was made internationally famous by the film starring Hugh Grant and Renee Zellweger. You've seen the film, now read the Reader! Recommended for older readers. ● 120 pages ● 17558 words in length ※Available with CD　￥1,500(without tax) (ISBN978-1-3800-4006-0)

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. ● 112 pages ● 18101 words in length ※Available with CD　￥1,500(without tax) (ISBN978-0-2304-0023-8)

Peter, a long distance lorry driver, gives a lift to a 16-year-old hitch-hiker outside Bristol. As they talk, Peter discovers that John has run away from home after a violent row with his uncle. The police are searching for John. His uncle has been found dead and the police want to question the boy over the death. Is John the one the police should be looking for? ● 80 pages ● 16208 words in length ※Available with CD　￥1,500(without tax) (ISBN978-1-4050-7670-8)

Out of print after current stockWelcome to China, where over 1.35 billion people live, where there are strong artistic and medical traditions going back over 5,000 years, where they have the world’s second largest economy and where they are more than 800 different types of tea! China is a unique mix of tradition and history and exciting progress – it is a county with something for everyone. ● 96 pages ● 18,000 words in length ※Available with CD　￥1,500(without tax) (ISBN978-0-2304-6040-9)

When David Copperfield's father dies, his mother is forced to marry Edward Murdstone, a cruel and domineering man. David's early life is one of poverty and hardship. Finally the young boy runs away to Dover and takes refuge with a long lost aunt. David goes on to make many friends and finds great success, but he must endure much suffering and loss along the way. ● 112 pages ● 26578 words in length

"Welcome to my house," he said. "Enter Castle Dracula, Mr. Harker." As I stepped inside, Count Dracula took hold of my arm. He was terribly strong and his hand was as cold as ice.' "Dracula" is a horror story about Vampires and their cruelty. People like to be frightened by horror stories. This is one of the most famous horror stories ever written. Do not read this book at night when you are alone. ● 64 pages ● 10205 words in length ※Available with CD　￥1,300(without tax) (ISBN978-1-4050-7672-2)

Out of print after current stockBond British Secret Agent 007 is sent to Jamaica to investigate the sudden disappearance of the island's Governor. When he arrives, 007 begins to suspect that there is a link to Dr No, the owner of a remote island. Recently here have been several strange deaths on this island, which the local people blame on a mysterious and terrifying 'dragon.' ● 112 pages ● 23790 words in length ※Available with CD　￥1,500(without tax) (ISBN978-1-4050-8058-3)

One of Jane Austen's finest works, Emma is the story of a wealthy and beautiful girl whose favourite hobby is matchmaking. Her friends and she believe she has a special talent, but Emma's matchmaking causes mistakes and unhappiness. And Emma is so busy taking an interest in others' lives that she does not notice her own, growing feelings for a man she believes is just a friend. ● 128 pages ● 27095 words in length ※Available with CD　￥1,500(without tax) (ISBN978-1-4050-7454-4)

Four women who are looking fro a break from their lives answer an advertisement in The Times newspaper. They leave cold, rainy London and go on a holiday to San Salvatore - an Italian castle by the sea. Leaving their husbands, their friends and their unhappiness behind in England. In Italy, the women find enchantment, happiness and love. ● 80 pages ● 11666 words in length

Harry Fletcher decides to leave his former life as an international criminal behind him in London and operate a game-fishing charter boat off the eastern coast of Africa. Then one day his past catches up to him, as two men who seem to know Harry appear offering him a chance for some easy money. All he has to do is take them diving. What could be simpler than that? ● 80 pages ● 15677 words in length

Out of print after current stockWhen secret agent James Bond meets the multi-millionaire Auric Goldfinger, he quickly learns that Goldfinger is a clever cheat at card games. But card cheating at card games isn’t the way Goldfinger makes money. Following Goldfinger to Switzerland, Bond discovers that Goldfinger has bigger plans―to steal all the gold in the U.S. Treasury i. The only thing standing in Goldfinger’s way is James Bond. ● 112 pages ● 21349 words in length ※Available with CD　￥1,500(without tax) (ISBN978-1-4050-8060-6)

No one knew where Jay Gatsby had come from, or how he had become so rich. They just went to his fancy parties at his beautiful house, ate his food, and drank his wine. Jay Gatsby didn’t care. He cared about only one thing―Daisy Buchanan, and for her, he would do anything. Daisy is married to Tom Buchanan though. Will Daisy choose Tom or Gatsby, and will they live happily ever after? ● 80 pages ● 12945 words in length ※Available with CD　￥1,500(without tax) (ISBN978-1-4050-7703-3)

Shakespeare's famous story of the young Prince Hamlet's journey into despair and revenge after learning that his uncle is his father's murderer. This Macmillan Reader is written as a playscript and includes original extracts. ● 96 pages ● 13597 words in length

Out of print after current stockA priceless medieval artifact is stolen from a museum. An American tourist lies dead in her hotel room bed. A man is brutally murdered in the park. Are these three events connected or coincidence? For Chief Inspector Morse there is no doubt. So with the help of Sergeant Lewis, he sets out to uncover who is behind the murders and recover the stolen artifact. ● 112 pages ● 21158 words in length

When Arthur pulls the sword out of the stone, he becomes king of the land of Logres. Arthur chooses the beautiful Lady Guinevere to be his queen and builds a castle at Camelot. Here he is joined by Sir Lancelot and the rest of the Knights of the Round Table. For a while all is well, but only for a little while. For Arthur’s evil half-sister, the sorceress Morgana has other plans…. ● 96 pages ● 18282 words in length ※Available with CD　￥1,500(without tax) (ISBN978-0-2300-2685-8)

Upon learning that his girlfriend is pregnant, a young man cold-bloodedly adjusts his plans for marrying into a wealthy industrialist family. Throughout his life he has used his intelligence, striking good looks, and as a last resort, his ruthless and violent strength to achieve his goals. He refuses to be stopped now―especially by something as trivial as a pregnant girlfriend ● 96 pages ● 20154 words in length ※Available with CD　￥1,500(without tax) (ISBN978-1-4050-7674-6)

Out of print after current stockIn Live and Let Die, Bond finds himself in Jamaica investigating the underworld criminal 'Mr Big', who is suspected of selling antique gold coins to finance Soviet spy operations. As usual, Bond gets caught up in many dangerous situations. He also falls in love with Mr Big's girlfriend, the mysterious and beautiful Solitaire. ● 112 pages ● 19201 words in length ※Available with CD　￥1,500(without tax) (ISBN978-0-2307-3508-8)

For Tom Smith, life couldn’t be better. He is in love with a beautiful woman. In fact, he and Angela are engaged. He and Angela agree to meet in Istanbul, where Angela works. However, when he arrives at the hotel, Angela is not there. And Tom doesn’t know, but he is being watched. Very soon, Tom Smith’s life will be changed forever. ● 64 pages ● 10754 words in length ※Available with CD　￥1,500(without tax) (ISBN978-1-4050-7705-7)

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 playscript and includes original extracts. ● 112 pages ● 23054 words in length

Much Ado About Nothing is Shakespeare’s famous comedy / drama about the war of power and understanding between men and women and the disguises they wear in their romantic relationships. ● 112 pages ● 18051 words in length ※Available with CD　￥1,500(without tax) (ISBN978-0-2304-0870-8)

Philip Ashley receives letters from his guardian,Ambrose, in Italy, who complains of terrible headaches. He is convinced that his young wife, Rachel, is trying to murder him. Philip decides to go to Italy to find out what is happening. Is his cousin Rachel really trying to kill Ambrose, or is Ambrose just sick like his father was. One thing is certain, Philip’s life will never be the same again. ● 80 pages ● 14450 words in length ※Available with CD　￥1,500(without tax) (ISBN978-1-4050-7715-6)

'"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 ● 19770 words in length ※Available with CD　￥1,500(without tax) (ISBN978-0-2304-2236-0)

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? Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr Watson, of course, in these four short stories about the famous detective. ● 112 pages ● 19600 words in length ※Available with CD　￥1,500(without tax) (ISBN978-0-2304-3646-6)

In a run-down part of London, where criminals and honest people live side by side, Nell lives with her grandfather in the Old Curiosity Shop. They are very poor, and Nell is worried because her grandfather stays out all night and then is upset and ill when he returns. When disaster strikes, Nell must try to protect herself and her grandfather from people who wish them harm, including the evil Mr Quilp. The Old Curiosity Shop is a classic story written by Charles Dickens and has been adapted for Intermediate level readers. ● 112 pages ● 19,000 words in length ※Available with CD　￥1,500(without tax) (ISBN978-0-2304-6041-6)

It’s the 1830’s in Britain. Britain is a country of two classes: Rich and Poor. While the rich live in big houses, the poor often live on the street. Dickens was angry about how the poor had to live and wrote many novels to raise awareness of this issue. Oliver Twist, Dickens’ novel about the trials of a poor young orphan boy is perhaps his most famous. ● 64 pages ● 11091 words in length ※Available with CD　￥1,500(without tax) (ISBN978-1-4050-7676-0)

'"I don't ever want to be different from this," he said. "I'd like to stay exactly as I am now. Every fifteenth of July, I want to be just like this." The two young people didn't know each other very well, but this was a night for thinking about the future.' 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 ● 20022 words in length ※Available with CD　￥1,500(without tax) (ISBN978-0-2304-2235-3)

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. ● 104 pages ● 18,000 words in length ※Available with CD　￥1,500(without tax) (ISBN978-0-2304-7020-0)

A sad and beautiful story about a Mexican-Indian diver who finds the greatest pearl in the world, but loses his happiness. ● 104 pages ● 18640 words in length ※Available with CD　￥1,500(without tax) (ISBN978-0-2300-3112-8)

On October 31, 1991, three powerful weather systems met off the coast of New Foundland. The result has since been referred to as “The Perfect Storm.” This is the story of the swordfishing boat, Andrea Gail, its captain and crew of six who despite the combined efforts of the US and Canadian rescue services are feared lost at sea. Will anyone survive the perfect storm? ● 112 pages ● 20258 words in length

Everybody knows that a rich unmarried man needs a pretty wife. And every mother wants her daughter to be happily married, preferably to a rich man.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 ● 23027 words in length

The archaeologist, Dr. John Farrow knows where to find the secret tomb of Queen Axtarte, But since telling his story to the newspapers, he has disappeared. Could Axtarte’s curse be real? “anyone who enters my tomb- anyone who steals from my tomb- anyone who touches my body- that person will die a terrible death. And many more will die with him.” Chief inspector Salahadin vows to find out. ● 80 pages ● 12241 words in length ※Available with CD　￥1,500(without tax) (ISBN978-1-4050-7707-1)

The Red and the Black is the story of the lives and loves of a young man, Julian Sorel. Through his love affairs with the aristocratic and beautiful Madame de Renal, and the equally beautiful and passionate motile, Sorel tries to gain wealth and social standing. However, things don’t always turn out the way Sorel wishes. ● 128 pages ● 25453 words in length

James Keating had woken up in a park 25 miles from his home in Birmingham. He didn't know who he was, or where he was. Furthermore, he didn't know how he had gotten there or what had happened. First he had to find out his name and address. As he slowly starts to find the answers, he realizes he is in trouble. Very big trouble! Will he put all the pieces of the puzzle together before it is too late? ● 96 pages ● 15150 words in length

Taita - the storyteller - is a slave owned by Intef, the cruel and greedy Governor of Upper Egypt. Taita looks after the beautiful Lostris, daughter of Load Intef who 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 ● 23968 words in length

After the death of her husband, Mrs Dashwood and her three daughters, Elinor, Marianne and Margaret, find they must move to a small cottage in Barton Park. There Marianne meets and falls in love with the attractive but unreliable Willoughby, while Elinor longs for Edward Ferrars, the young man she was forced to leave behind ...will the sisters find love and everlasting happiness? ● 112 pages ● 25007 words in length ※Available with CD　￥1,500(without tax) (ISBN978-1-4050-8062-0)

This romantic thriller, set in modern times, follows on from the adventure described in River God. Duraid and Royal Al Simma find the set of papyrus scrolls which recorded where the tomb of Pharaoh Mamose was. But before the Egyptologists can search for the tomb, Duraid is murdered and the scrolls are taken. Alone, Royam Al Simma must carry on her husbands work. ● 112 pages ● 23376 words in length

After the disappearance of her father, Miss. Mary Morstam receives a mysterious message full of ominous promises. Even more mysterious, accompanying the letter, was a beautiful set of pearls. Not knowing who sent the message, or the meaning of the pearls, she turns to the famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr. Watson. ● 64 pages ● 11451 words in length ※Available with CD　￥1,500(without tax) (ISBN978-1-405-07678-4)

The continuing adventures of Inspector Morse and Sergeant Lewis. This time, the duo is called to a house where a dead body has been discovered. Closely examining the crime scene, Inspector Morse believes it to be murder; and together with Sergeant Lewis begins the long task of discovering the identity of the murderer and the motive. ● 96 pages ● 22344 words in length

You've seen the movie, now read the book! Ram Mohammad Thomas answers 14 questions correclty 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 ● 19822 words in length ※Available with CD　￥1,500(without tax)(ISBN978-1-3800-4101-2)

John Samuel Fame has many friends. Some of whom are suspected criminals. So it is not totally unsurprising that when a valuable gold statue is stolen from Darma museum, inspector Roland immediately has him followed. ● 80 pages ● 15280 words in length ※Available with CD　￥1,500(without tax) (ISBN978-1-4050-7873-3)

Date: 3984. Place: the planet Zeron. 'Who are you?' Varon asked. 'What do you want from me?' 'I want to help you, Stefan Varon,' said the voice. 'You know my name!' said Varon in surprise. No one on Zeron knew him. 'Yes, I know your name. And I know what you do. I know where you come from. And why you are here. I know everything. I am Omega.' Thus Varon’s adventures with Omega(whatever it is) begin…. ● 64 pages ● 10619 words in length ※Available with CD　￥1,500(without tax) (ISBN978-1-405-07805-4)

The Speckled Band― A young woman consults Holmes out of fear of her bad-tempered step father. The Dancing Men― Mr. Hilton Cubitt of Ridling Thorpe Manor is happily married to the beautiful Elsie. Then one day Elsie receives a very troubling letter. The Red-Headed League― Why is Jabez Wilso being paid obscene amounts of money to copy an encyclopedia? And why was having red hair a job requirement? ● 80 pages ● 12657 words in length ※Available with CD　￥1,500(without tax) (ISBN978-1-4050-7680-7)

Out of print after current stockTess Durbeyfield is sent by her family to find her rich relatives, she is soon pursued and violently attacked by the ruthless Alec d'Urberville. But the sad event which follows gives Tess the chance to hide her past and move on. Eventually she falls in love and finds happiness with Angel Clare. However, Tess's honest nature means she is doomed never t escape her past. ● 128 pages ● 24666 words in length ※Available with CD　￥1,500(without tax) (ISBN978-1-4050-7457-5)

Out of stock after current stockWhen Therese 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 Therese soon begin a love affair. Will it end in happiness? How far will Therese and Laurent go to be together? ● 96 pages ● 23493 words in length ※Available with CD　￥1,500(without tax) (ISBN978-1-4050-7538-1)

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 ● 16874 words in length ※Available with CD　￥1,500(without tax) (ISBN978-0-2305-3352-3)

Another story of the adventures of the Los Angeles private detective. A beautiful blonde woman hires Lenny Samuel to find her missing sister. Before long, Lenny is involved with gunmen, dead bodies, world-weary policemen and jewel thieves, whilst dodging bullets, speeding cars and flying fists. All in a days work for Lenny Samuel, ace private detective. ● 64 pages ● 14255 words in length ※Available with CD　￥1,500(without tax) (ISBN978-1-4050-7668-5)

Out of print after current stock"There is something I must say to you, Giles," Mr Melbury said sadly. "Soon you will not have a house. You will not have a home for Grace to live in. You must not think any more about getting married to her." Set in a village in Dorset, Giles Winterbourne loves and is engaged to Grace Melbury. but when Giles loses his money, Grace's father insists that she marries Edred Fitzpiers. ● 96 pages ● 21169 words in length

Wuthering Heights, Emily Bronte’s only novel is the story of Heathcliff, an orphan raised by the Earnshaw family,his adopted foster sister Cathy, and Edgar and Isabella Linton. It is a story of sibling rivalry and family rivalry, and of love and what love does to a person. The passionate and violent story of the Earnshaw and Linton families - has become one of the most popular in British fiction. ● 96 pages ● 21320 words in length ※Available with CD　￥1,500(without tax) (ISBN978-1-4050-7709-5)