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From USA Today Bestselling author Kathryn Gauci comes a thrilling and emotional story of bravery and self-sacrifice, heartbreak, and revenge, set in one of the most dangerous and difficult WWII escape routes. A compelling portrait of life, love, courage, and retribution. FIRST PLACE in the CIBA 2023 Chanticleer Hemingway Award for 20th-Century Wartime Fiction “A beautiful dark-haired woman dressed in the latest Parisian fashion stepped onto the platform. She was holding a small boy in one arm and her small suitcase and false documents in the other. A girl, about six years old, stood by ...

En este maravilloso audiolibro, con recomendaciones y ejercicios prácticos, Bárbara Keesling ayuda a los hombres tomar control de su vida sexual; los enseña que solo sintiéndose bien con ellos mismos y su cuerpo, ellos se sentirán cómodos con una mujer y su cuerpo.

Welcome to a culinary journey that will transport you to the vibrant and flavorful world of Spanish cuisine. This cookbook is a celebration of the rich tapestry of tastes and traditions that define the diverse regions of Spain. From the sun-kissed coasts of Andalusia to the lush green landscapes of the Basque Country, each page invites you to explore the unique and delectable dishes that have graced Spanish tables for generations. Embark on an adventure that will take you through the tantalizing aromas of tapas bars, the sizzle of paella pans, and the sweetness of traditional desserts. ...

Over the few short decades that followed Christopher Columbus' first landing in the Caribbean in 1492, Spain conquered the two most powerful civilizations of the Americas: the Aztecs of Mexico and the Incas of Peru. Hernán Cortés, Francisco Pizarro, and the other explorers and soldiers who took part in these expeditions dedicated their lives to seeking political and religious glory, helping to build an empire unlike any the world had ever seen. But centuries later, these conquistadors have become the stuff of nightmares.

Descubra el mundo andalusí que suscitó la admiración y la fascinación del mundo por su cultura, costumbres y ciencia. Una parte clave de la historia de España donde se funden el mundo visigodo con la elevada cultura árabe medieval. Desde la aparición del islam hasta la Reconquista y la expulsión de los moriscos. Conozca al-Ándalus, una civilización que nos dio poesía, cultura, música, idioma, progreso, costumbres y ciencia y que colocó a España más alto que el resto de Europa que no se dejó invadir.

Un viaje fascinante a través de más de 200 fotografías, por las huellas que dejó la Orden del Temple en España.

En Historia Viva, Hillary Rodham Clinton describe con franqueza, humor, pasión sobre su formación como mujer durante una agitada época de cambios sociales y políticos en los Estados Unidos y sobre sus años en la Casa Blanca. Cuenta la historia de su aventura de treinta años en el amor y la política junto a Bill Clinton, en la que logró sobrevivir a traiciones personales, investigaciones partidistas si tregua y el escrutinio constante del público.

La novela se desarrolla en la Rusia de los Zares, donde Ana Karenina, una hermosa mujer casada con un poderoso ministro del gobierno ruso, se enamora de un apuesto y rico oficial del ejército, el Conde Vronsky. Buscando la felicidad y desafiando las reglas y normas de la sociedad rusa, Ana Karenina, abandona su esposo e hijo para vivir con su amante, con devastadores resultados.

He was the most popular and beloved Spanish monarch, even by decree of the Cortes, during his lifetime and the most denigrated of all Spanish history after his death. It will take time for the legend of the “felon, cowardly, arbitrary and inclement” king to disappear, although documentary studies rectify errors and reconstruct many of the successes of his reign. His life was marked by difficult political and family circumstances and by such transcendental events as: the Napoleonic invasion, the outbreak of the War of Independence, the emancipation of the American continent and the ...

What if you could master practical, daily spoken Spanish while being captivated by stories filled with scandal, passion, and adventure? If you're ready for a captivating journey that combines the thrill of learning practical, daily spoken Spanish with the charm of immersive storytelling, this book is an excellent choice. Prepare to transform your language skills and gain a deeper appreciation for Spanish-speaking cultures. Open a whole new world of learning and entertainment. Inside "Spicy Spanish Stories" you will discover: Seven enticing stories that will hold your attention and guide you...

A gripping and moving story of loss and love, of hatred and passion, and of horror and hope, set in Spain’s most evocative city during the Spanish Civil War in the 1930s and the following decades. Ramon flees rural Andalucia for the apparent safety of Seville. In the city’s Triana district a flamenco dancer, Beatriz, faces a heart rending choice. And in northern Morocco, Izil reluctantly joins Franco’s invasion army to save his family from hunger. When a wealthy landowner becomes a key figure in Seville's oppressive government he seeks revenge, bringing despair. It seems all hope is ...

THREE FUN STORIES FROM SPAIN is a handy anthology of three amusing, informative tales about the lives of different British people in contemporary Spain. All three titles are also available separately.

(THE TONKS IN SPAIN containing SETTLING IN SPAIN and PROSPERING IN SPAIN is now also on sale at a reduced price.) Ken E. Tonks, husband of the celebrated travel writer Doreen B. Tonks, has finally put pen to paper to give his version of their first months in Spain, before recording the exciting events of the following spring and summer. Ken, usually a man of few words, bares his soul in this eventful narrative set on and around the Costa del Sol. His budding friendship with Fede the artist proves to be his passport into a life far removed from the insular expat community, and the singular ...

The Spanish Empire was the first truly global empire and the first to be described as one on which “the sun never sets.” It rapidly grew to become one of the largest and most powerful empires in the history of the world and brought us goods such as potatoes, chocolate, and chewing gum.

Durante años, el cardiólogo Arthur Agatston urgía a sus pacientes a perder peso por el bien de sus corazones, pero las dietas resultaron demasiado difíciles de seguir o muy severas. Algunas eran hasta peligrosas. Aparentemente nadie podía seguir los regímenes bajos en grasa durante mucho tiempo. Y una dieta no sirve para nada si uno no la puede seguir.

Por lo tanto, el Dr. Agatston inventó su propia dieta. La dieta South Beach no es complicada y tampoco requiere que se pase hambre.

The Spanish-American War really only lasted about ten weeks (the buildup and decision to go to war took longer than the war itself), but a peace treaty was not signed until December of 1898. This was an event that was the tipping point for the end of the Spanish Empire and the rise of the US as a formidable player on the world stage. Not all Americans were happy with the change, with famous Americans like Mark Twain speaking out about the US occupation of the lands that it was meant to save.

Are you curious about the fascinating world of Spanish wine, but unsure where to start your journey? Planning a delightful trip to Spain and eager to explore the country's finest wine trails? Do you crave wines with character, steering away from the ordinary "soft drink approach" of international markets? If any of these questions resonate with you, then look no further - your ultimate wine companion awaits! Introducing the Easy Wine Guide Spain - Your Gateway to Unveiling the Richness of Spanish Wine! At Easy Wine Guide, we strive to break free from traditional wine snobbery, delivering ...

In 237 B.C. Hannibal's father, the Carthaginian general Hamilcar, landed in Gadir with the purpose of taking over the mining basins of southern Iberia. The expansionist adventure of Carthage in Iberia will not leave Rome indifferent, which will be forced to intervene when Hannibal destroys Sagunto. With this fascinating and transcendental episode of our History, begins "From Hannibal to Franco, Brief History of the Civil Conflicts in Spain", a work where the most significant uprisings, sedition attempts, civil wars and military uprisings that have been unleashed in Spain in the last 2000 ...

This book is a history of early medieval Spain. The book begins with the early histories of Castile, Galicia, Leon, Navarre, Aragon, and Portugal. The history of both Spain and Portugal start in the early 800s. The ruling families' histories are interrelated through their marriages. There are also sections devoted to the early history of each of the major counties.

FonoLibro se enorgullece al presentar María, la obra cumbre de la novela romántica latinoamericana, del prestigioso escritor Colombiano Jorge Isaac. Esta famosa y reconocida novela narra la historia de amor juvenil entre María y Efraín, enmarcada en la zona selvática del Valle del Cauca a fines siglo XIX, en la hacienda "El Paraíso" donde ambos crecieron. Sin embargo el camino de ambos se separo cuando, a la usanza de la época, Efraín fue enviado a Bogota a culminar sus estudios de bachillerato.