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Previous accounts of the fall of the Inca empire have played up the importance of the events of one violent day in November 1532 at the highland Andean town of Cajamarca. To some, the "Cajamarca miracle" - in which Francisco Pizarro and a small contingent of Spaniards captured an Inca who led an army numbering in the tens of thousands - demonstrated the intervention of divine providence. To others, the outcome was simply the result of European technological and immunological superiority.

Unlock the full potential of your Spanish language skills with "Learn Spanish for Intermediate and Advanced Levels." This audiobook is designed to help you speak Spanish with confidence, using real dialogues and captivating short stories. Whether you're looking to enhance your conversational abilities or refine your comprehension skills, this audiobook has everything you need to succeed.

Experience the PULSE-POUNDING action thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat for days! NICARAGUA 1975 ... Deep in the heart of the Nicaraguan jungle, An elite squad of Green Berets secretly undertake covert operations on behalf of the United States. A COUNTRY ON THE CUSP OF REVOLUTION ... Times are changing, however, and the political climate of Nicaragua begins to take a step away from dictatorship and towards revolution, with the team caught in the center of it all. With the sudden explosive arrival of a mysterious female doctor and a deadly assassin, the team realize a grave...

**Are you struggling to learn and find engaging and manageable reading material as you learn Spanish?** 🇪🇸💃 Many teachers tend to assign challenging, advanced literature to their students, presenting numerous new difficulties that require constant dictionary searches. This approach isn't engaging, practical, or motivating for learners, often leading them to give up on learning altogether. Finding suitable texts that match your skill level can be a challenge. That’s exactly why we’ve written this book! **Why This Book is a Must-Have:**‼️ 💥 **10 Riveting Stories:** Dive ...

On an April day in 1937, the sky opens and fire rains down upon the small Spanish town of Guernica. Seventeen-year-old Sibi and her family are caught up in the horror. Griff, an American military attaché, pulls Sibi from the wreckage, and it’s only the first time he saves her life in a span of hours. When Germany claims no involvement in the attack, insisting the Spanish Republic was responsible, Griff guides Sibi to lie to Nazi officials. If she or her sisters reveal that they saw planes bearing swastikas, the gestapo will silence them—by any means necessary.

The road to the modern age of cultural harmony and acceptance is one of the finest feats of human progress, but having said that, there was once a time when the mere doubt of a religious figure's existence was not only punishable by law, it could very well cost a man his life. This was the crime of heresy.

The thrilling, internationally bestselling novel about a haute couture seamstress who becomes an undercover spy for the British Secret Service during World War II. #1 bestseller in Spain with more than 1.5 million copies sold, The Time In Between has taken readers by storm with its unforgettable tale of adventure, tragedy, love, and war. Readers will fall in love with MarÍa DueÑas’s dazzlingly inspiring heroine, Sira Quiroga.

This is a two-volume ebook edition of Doreen and Ken Tonks’ amusing, down-to-earth books about their life in southern Spain. Please see individual titles for descriptions and reviews.

FINDING MY FEET is the second instalment of THE RELUCTANT EXPAT, Alan Laycock’s light-hearted account of his life in Spain. Part Three of Alan’s story is now also available.

Easy Spanish – 50 Short Stories for BeginnersAvailable now on Audible!Ready to start your Spanish language adventure? This audiobook brings you 50 carefully crafted short stories that make learning both enjoyable and effective. Whether you’re an absolute beginner or looking to refresh your skills, each bite-sized tale immerses you in everyday Spanish vocabulary, engaging grammar structures, and the vibrant cultures of Spanish-speaking communities.

Offering a new perspective on the unique cultural influences of New Orleans, this entertaining history captures the soul of the city and reveals its impact on the rest of the nation. Focused on New Orleans' first century of existence, a comprehensive, chronological narrative of the political, cultural, and musical development of Louisiana's early years is presented.

To quell his grandfather’s fears of a 300 year old curse coming to fruition, the del Castillo brothers have agreed to marry or become engaged to appease the old man. All Reynard de Castillo had been looking for with Sara Woodville was an open-ended engagement with no prospect of seeing it into marriage. Stinging from the fresh wounds of a broken engagement, Sarina Woodville accepts her identical twin sister’s invitation to join her on Isla Sagrado, but on her arrival she finds herself involuntarily masquerading as her twin. Unwilling to take part in the charade, Rina is determined to ...

Crime shatters the harmonic equilibrium in Doctor Quiroga’s yoga center. Completely focused on chanting mantras, he insists that he didn’t realize anything had happened. But the cadaver appeared in a room full of people. Is it possible that nobody saw or heard anything? Inspector Atento will have to solve the mystery with the help of the young and inexperienced Ruiz, who really gets on his nerves. But he must keep calm. Oooooooom. A crime story with a touch of humor by Susana M. Gijón, detective fiction author. Finalist for the Cruce de Caminos Negrocriminal Award.

Alexandra Horowitz’s brilliant On Looking: Eleven Walks with Expert Eyes shows us how to see the spectacle of the ordinary - to practice, as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle put it, "the observation of trifles". On Looking is structured around a series of eleven walks the author takes, mostly in her Manhattan neighborhood, with experts on a diverse range of subjects, including an urban sociologist, the well-known artist Maira Kalman, a geologist, a physician, and a sound designer. She also walks with a child and a dog to see the world as they perceive it.

In a shabby house, on a shabby street, in the new capital of Madrid, Luzia Cotado uses scraps of magic to get through her days of endless toil as a scullion. But when her scheming mistress discovers the lump of a servant cowering in the kitchen is actually hiding a talent for little miracles, she demands Luzia use those gifts to improve the family's social position.

Take your Spanish to the next level with this comprehensive and engaging guide, packed with over 40 hours of content designed to build fluency and confidence. Whether you're advancing from the basics or looking to refine your skills, this audiobook immerses you in real-world Spanish that prepares you for everyday conversations, professional settings, and cultural experiences.

¡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. ...

Excite your little language leaner with this easy and engaging audio course for kids. This step-by-step Spanish course follows the relaxed approach of best-selling language coach, Paul Noble, who guides children gently through the basics, with no mention of grammar or text books. Simply listen carefully, repeat and most of all, have fun!

52 Mexican Recipes for Cinco de Mayo in This Cookbook Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday which literally means The “Fifth of May.” The date is a celebration to commemorate the Mexican Army’s unlikely victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862 under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza. Every year on this date, throughout Mexico and the United States, people celebrate Mexican food and culture. In honor of Cinco de Mayo and my late grandfather Fernando, I have put together this collection of delicious Mexican dishes. Enjoy! Recipes Include Guacamole Beer ...

In July 1776 a pair of Franciscan friars, Francisco Atanasio Dominguez and Silvestre Velez de Escalante, were charged by the governor of New Mexico with discovering a route across the unknown Southwest to the new Spanish colony in California. They had other goals as well, some of them secret: converting the indigenous natives along the way to the true faith, discovering a semi-mythical paradise known as Teguayo, hunting for sources of gold and silver, and paving the way for Spanish settlements from Santa Fe to Monterey. In strict terms, the expedition failed.