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Why are Spaniards so close (in every sense of the word) to their families? How do they handle work, parties, and naps so well? What is the source of their surprising love of sport? Is religion still so influential in Spain? Why do the Spanish love to gossip so much? What are the secrets of Cervantes' language? What is happening to the Catalans? Why is there such a passion for Spanish gastronomy nowadays? These and other questions are answered in this book through amusing anecdotes and real-life experiences

This is your comprehensive companion to learning Spanish that fits your unique needs and interests. Unlike traditional language courses that follow a rigid structure, this innovative vocabulary guide lets you choose your own learning path.

Complete Spanish Step-by-Step is a top-selling Spanish book on all of Amazon! With more than 1,000 four- and five-star reviews, the reviews speak for themselves. Now, it’s your turn to learn Spanish with us! This audio course is designed to help you learn Spanish as quickly and as thoroughly as possible.

From battlefield scars to second chance, his hardest fight will be for her. Tildon Clayburn survived a bitter war and the heartbreak that followed, wandering west until he found a home—and a sense of peace—at the McKenzie Horse & Cattle Ranch. Just as he’s ready to ask the woman he loves to be his wife, Carlota Perez-Sanchez is kidnapped and taken across the border to the gold-ridden hills of California. Defiant in the face of captivity, Carlota refuses to break. But her path to freedom is steeped in danger—and only one man is willing to risk everything to bring her home. As Til ...

The vocabulary words you'll find in Learn Mexican Spanish - Word Power 101 were hand selected by our Mexican Spanish language teachers as the top 101 most frequently used words in the Mexican Spanish language. Hear the word to master the pronunciation. Then you'll see how the word is actually used in everyday speech with sample sentences and phrases. Learning Mexican Spanish vocabulary has never been easier!

A Legacy Written in Blood and Pearls… Blood for Pearls: 1498 – The First American Genocide is a powerful, emotionally searing historical novel based on real events that forever changed the Americas. Set during the third voyage of Christopher Columbus, this epic tale explores the brutal birth of the pearl trade in the Caribbean and the catastrophic consequences for the Indigenous and African peoples of the New World.In 1498, Columbus arrives on the fabled Pearl Coast—what is now Venezuela—and discovers the tiny island of Cubagua, glistening with untold riches beneath the sea. But ...

¡Bienvenido a un viaje mágico y enriquecedor! Maraville a su pequeño aventurero con "Las Increíbles Aventuras del Cangrejo", una obra literaria diseñada para nutrir su imaginación y encender su deseo de explorar mundos mágicos. Las seductoras ilustraciones no solo atraparán su atención, también despertarán la curiosidad del joven lector, garantizando un viaje emocionante hacia el fascinante universo de la lectura. Este libro es una puerta de entrada a un universo cultural y espiritual, con una hermosa historia transmitida de generación en generación en la cultura afrolatina. ...

Contrary to what schools taught, it was the Spanish who first arrived at Canada's West Coast. They found gold near present day Hedley and made off to the coast. The gold was buried present day University of British Columbia, where it has yet to be found. This is the story of how it got there, and the attempts to locate it over the years.

No grammar tests. No memory drills. No chance of failure. Improve your everyday Spanish speaking and listening skills by following typical, fun conversations and practising what you hear in the dialogues. Ideal preparation for travelling to Spain and Latin America.

"Inspiring Spanish Mastery: A Resource Book of Teaching Strategies for K-12 Spanish & SSL Teachers" is an essential guide for educators seeking to deepen their understanding and enhance their teaching of Spanish as a Second Language (SSL) and as a world language. This comprehensive resource illuminates the path for educators in the USA and globally, providing a rich tapestry of pedagogical strategies, cultural insights, and innovative approaches to language teaching and learning. At the heart of this book lies a profound exploration of Spanish as a global lingua franca, underscoring its ...

Set in Spain this box set will give you excitement, suspense, romance and heat! In Too Deep (Book 1): The Virgin and the Gangster. It was supposed to be three weeks of fun in the sun. Can the Spanish God she meets be too good to be true? Ibiza was supposed to be the holiday of a lifetime but it turned out so much more than that for Elsa, especially as she met Xander there - the dark and dangerous beautiful man. She discovers that there is more to him than meets the eye. One by one, secrets come to light about the man she is falling for. The chemistry they have together is electric. But is ...

The American Revolution persevered despite several losses and disappointments. By 1781, the revolution had entered a critical phase. Britain controlled the south, or so they thought, until Spain declared war. Allied with the new United States, the forces of Spain, led by Bernardo Gálvez, the Spanish Governor-General of Louisiana attacked British fortifications along the Mississippi River valley and the Gulf Coast, conquering them one at a time until only the fort at Pensacola remained. This was the last major Spanish action on the North American Continent during the Spanish-English War of ...

Uncover the allure and depth of the Caribbean paradise known as Jamaica with the riveting eBook, Unearthing Jamaica. This immersive literary journey lifts Jamaica's vibrant history, values, and lifestyle, offering readers an unparalleled insider's perspective. From the deep-rooted origins of the Arawaks, this narrative unfolds the majestic, often tumultuous saga of this fascinating nation. Relive Columbus's arrival, the Spanish Occupation, and heady tales of golden age piracy. Delve deeper to experience the birth, growth, and impact of Reggae, the voice of the island. Indulge in an ...

Master Spain-style Spanish with Learn Spanish - Word Power 101. This audiobook is a completely new way to learn Spain Spanish vocabulary fast - and for free! Start speaking Spain Spanish in minutes with the powerful learning methods you will master in this audiobook. The vocabulary words you'll find in Learn Spanish - Word Power 101 were hand-selected by our Spain Spanish language teachers as the top 101 most frequently used words in the Spain Spanish language.

Are you planning a trip to Mexico? Always been in love with South America? Simply browsing and dreaming of a Mexican holiday? Then this book is for you! This book will put your doubts of whether going to Mexico is worth it. This amazing country has so much to offer for visitors in terms of activities, food, drinks, sightseeing, entertainment, sports, nightlife, adventures, shopping and more. Plan your holiday with this clever extensive Mexico travel guide. Or, if you were unsure of where to go for your holiday - allow me to introduce you to the United Mexican States and convince you to ...

Hemingway and Lorca: Blood, Sand, and Duende by Barbara Scott Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Andalusia’s ancient culture with Hemingway and Lorca: Blood, Sand, and Duende by Barbara Scott. This compelling literary study explores how the rich heritage of Southern Spain profoundly shaped the works of Ernest Hemingway and Federico García Lorca, two literary giants born continents apart yet united by the region’s evocative traditions. From the blood and sand of the bullring to the soulful rhythms of gypsy flamenco and the mystical essence of duende, this book reveals how ...

In December, 2020, forensic scientists at the University of Tokyo confirmed that bones recently excavated by archaeologists in Hirado, Japan, were those of the English adventurer William Adams. The mystery of where, exactly, this man had been buried was finally solved. Now, the final chapter of the life and death of a sailor and samurai who, in so many ways, exemplified the age of Elizabethan exploration can be told. The character John Blackthorne in James Clavell's novel Shogun was based on Adams, but there is much more to the real story. Leaving England in 1598 with a small group of ...

You are about to encounter the power of God through our LORD Jesus Christ. Catholic daily prayer with Jesus is a powerful prayer book organized through the leading of the Holy Spirit to change your life forever. It is a must-read book/prayer for everyone who needs supernatural powers to be liberated from the afflictions, sicknesses, diseases, manipulations of the powers of darkness. It’s all about prayers that have been confirmed to bring quick results in every individual’s life challenges. Prayers that will separate you from deadly diseases or epidemics. I shared my story about how I ...

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For three crucial years in the 1930s, the Spanish Civil War dominated headlines in America and around the world as volunteers flooded to Spain to help its democratic government fight off a fascist uprising led by Francisco Franco and aided by Hitler and Mussolini. Today we're accustomed to remembering the war through Hemingway's For Whom the Bell Tolls and Robert Capa's photographs. But Adam Hochschild has discovered some less familiar yet far more compelling characters who reveal the full tragedy and importance of the war.