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‘Making Friends – A Spanish Memoir’ is a book of reminiscences based on real people and events, commencing in the late summer of the year 2000. A humorous, informative and sometimes poignant account of a young Englishman’s discovery of a whole new world beyond the boundaries of the expat teaching community, his friendships with Antonio, Dominic, Pedrín and others at first complicate then enrich his life in the Spanish city of Murcia. In an account that takes us from seedy bars, through rock group rehearsals, to valiant attempts to help the eccentric and rather unstable Antonio sell...

In these pages, we will find a story of overcoming suffering and the importance of hope, as told by the survivor: a brave woman who has been able to rise above the shadows of darkness. Through this work, she seeks to help us understand the reason for so many situations that initially seem negative, however occur to provide opportunities for us to learn a lot about ourselves and enable us to experience personal growth. Above all, Paula wishes to show us the path of self-forgiveness and how to live without guilt or spiritual pain. This work establishes a beautiful concept where the law of ...

We spend an average of just 47 seconds on any screen before shifting our attention. It takes 25 minutes to bring our attention back to a task after an interruption. And we interrupt ourselves more than we're interrupted by others. In Attention Span, psychologist Gloria Mark reveals these and more surprising results from her decades of research into how technology affects our attention

Have you been trying to learn Spanish and simply can’t find the way to expand your vocabulary? Do your teachers recommend you boring textbooks and complicated stories that you don’t really understand? Are you looking for a way to learn the language quicker without taking shortcuts? If you answered “Yes!” to at least one of those previous questions, then this book is for you! We’ve compiled the 2,000 most common words in Spanish, a list of terms that will expand your vocabulary to levels previously unseen.

THE RELUCTANT EXPAT is Alan Laycock’s light-hearted account of his transition to life in a new country. Alan has no desire to move to Spain, but his sister Cathy and brother-in-law Bernie are going regardless, so he decides to tag along. Despite his initial pessimism, he soon sees that life in their new home has more to offer than he first suspected, and by befriending a pair of local oldies he finds surprising new opportunities opening up to him. A coin dealer by trade and an idler by nature, his new, dynamic attitude surprises Cathy, Bernie and, most of all, himself, as he gets to grips...

Some Secrets Should Stay Buried... When a groundbreaking ceremony unearths dismembered remains at Hilton Head's newest luxury development, the Gramer family is pulled into their darkest mystery yet. Sheriff J.J. Gramer thought investigating a twenty-year-old mob hit would be his biggest challenge.... then his sister Claire disappears. As more bodies surface and witnesses start dying, a chilling pattern emerges. The charismatic developer behind Spanish Wells isn't who he claims to be. He's a ghost from the past with a deadly secret... one that hits terrifyingly close to home for the Gramers....

Napoleon has all of Europe at war. Spain has been defeated and the Emperor of France has declared his brother, Joseph, to be king of Spain. The deposed King Ferdinand has ordered all Spaniards to conduct a Guerrilla War to resist Bonaparte. Louisiana has been sold to the Americans but Baton Rouge and what is known as West Florida remain under the Spanish crown. The European conflict threatens to spread to America and uncertainty grips the land.Esteban deMelilla, guided by a Choctaw priestess, struggles to recover from the loss of his wife and child. A businessman and former Spanish soldier,...

Seventeen-year-old Gina Falcone has been alone for much of her life. Her father passed away when she was a young girl and her un-affectionate mother eventually leaves her to care for herself when she is only thirteen. Though her epic journey begins in 1920 by an almost deadly mistake, Gina will find many of her heart's desires in the most unlikely of places. The loss of everything is the catalyst that brings her to a level of achievement she could have never imagined. Yet Gina soon realizes it's the same events that brought her success that may also bring everything crashing down around her...

Created by Olly Richards, internationally renowned language teacher and author, 101 Conversations in Real Spoken Spanish gives you an education in real Spanish that you won't find anywhere else. You'll be better prepared for using Spanish in the real world, speak with more confidence, and take a giant leap toward fluency in Spanish!

Rosie Graham has a problem. A few, actually. She just quit her well-paid job to focus on her secret career as a romance writer. She hasn’t told her family and now has terrible writer’s block. Then, the ceiling of her New York apartment literally crumbles on her. Luckily she has her best friend Lina’s spare key while she’s out of town. But Rosie doesn’t know that Lina has already lent her apartment to her cousin Lucas, who Rosie has been stalking—for lack of a better word—on Instagram for the last few months.

With Paul Noble’s simple, relaxed approach you will learn in a way that suits you – without having to memorise long lists of words you won’t use, scribbling notes as you listen, or feeling frustrated. Instead, Paul will help you build on what you learnt in Learn Spanish with Paul Noble for Beginners – Part One, and guide you through over 3 hours of everyday scenarios that are practical, fun, and applicable. Just listen, interact, and learn wherever you are.

Unlock the power of learning Spanish during your busiest days and even your quietest nights with our revolutionary approach. This unique guide is crafted for those who seek to weave language learning seamlessly into their daily routines, without needing to carve out additional time from their busy schedules. Whether you're behind the wheel or drifting off to sleep, this book offers effective techniques to enhance language retention and comprehension.

The most deeply felt Seth Halliday novel yet begins when Sonny and Seth come across a massacre in the Florida Everglades. But there is also Harry’s missing granddaughter to deal with, which turns into a twisted tale of modern times. The complex and involving novel moves from the Florida Everglades to Key West, Dubrovnik, Las Vegas, Arizona, Paris, Savannah, Georgia, and finally to the Yucatan for a violent and primitive confrontation in the jungle. The complex and involving narrative has an underscore about personal damage and love, and how the two can never be disentangled, not even by ...

Listeners learn pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar of English without the need of a textbook: Level 1: Key words and phrases, basic grammar skills, emphasizes travel needs; Level 2: Expands vocabulary, new grammar concepts, more day-to-day activities; Level 3: Broadens vocabulary base, more advanced grammar skills, enriches conversational ability.

Growing up listening to the stories of their grandfather’s adventure, Oli’s grandsons dream of leaving Elkader and experience the excitement of the 19th century frontier. Revelations from their grandmother add a dynamic unanticipated by the cousins. The boys left knowing that they might never return to the home and life they had always known.

An essay analysing the impact and importance of the War of the Spanish Succession.

With Paul Noble’s simple, relaxed approach you will learn in a way that suits you – without having to memorise long lists of words you won’t use, scribbling notes as you listen, or feeling frustrated. Instead, Paul will help you build on what you learnt in Learn Spanish with Paul Noble for Beginners – Part Two, and guide you through over 3 hours of everyday scenarios that are practical, fun, and applicable. Just listen, interact, and learn wherever you are.

EPISODE 30: In 2006, the teenage son of Cuban immigrants in America has a dream, which inspires him to write his first short story. He pitches it to a publisher who immediately offers him a deal, but soon a private detective starts investigating him. After the two men clash, the young writer learns that he is a suspect in an intellectual crime he hadn’t committed. (Standalone version.) Available also in print as part of the STARCALL Anthology, Vol.3, illustrated by the author. The eBook is not illustrated to save on file size.

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.

The Roaring Twenties. A prosperous era of flappers, bootleggers, speakeasies, bathtub gin, and women pushing the conventions of society. These are the things the newspapers are talking about. But that is only a small part of what is happening. Not everyone is celebrating the good times. For most people, life goes on as it always has, though maybe with a few new conveniences. With the Great War behind him, Lucas Morgan is content to return to Tinder Street and start raising a family with his wife. Still haunted by nightmares of things that happened on the bloody battlefields of France, Lucas...