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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.

Experience the rhythms of Chilean Spanish through this introductory audio-course. Perfect for travelers and business professionals looking to master the unique expressions and pronunciation of Chile's distinctive dialect. Dive deep into everyday Chilean conversations filled with authentic modismos, regional slang, and local idioms that general Spanish textbooks often miss. From the bustling streets of Santiago to the coastal charm of Valparaíso, this course captures the real essence of how Chileans communicate.

How do tons of people already learn several languages and have fun doing so? While you're probably hustling your way through boring dictionaries or old-school language learning books (and still no hablas español?), there are tons of people who already speak several languages and have fun while learning them.

Designed to teach you to speak Spanish while on the go, Power Spanish I Accelerated is a refreshingly intense, upbeat and positive audiobook language program whose 144 Study Units establish a challenging pace and friendly tone that are designed to keep you constantly motivated and learning to speak and understand Latin American Spanish at optimal speed. Expert language teacher Mark Frobose talks you through the program in English while several trained native female and male Latin American Spanish speakers teach you Spanish the way it is really spoken.

In A SHORT HISTORY OF GUATEMALA, Ralph Lee Woodward, Jr. (Ph.D., Tulane University, 1962) briefly synthesizes the exciting history of Guatemala from its ancient Maya heritage to the present. Based on nearly a half-century of research on the history of this Central American republic, the work highlights the political, economic,and social evolution of Guatemala, with particular emphasis on the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. With keen insight into the struggle for economic and social development since national independence in 1821, Woodward offers a new interpretation of the country's ...

In this stand-alone story, (that is now part of a series) two recently graduated friends uncover an international fraud, but there is plenty of fun along the way to exposing it as Bobbie seeks her own form of revenge on those who cross her. This fast-moving light-hearted thriller moves from romance to hilarious adventure and back again with the gentle Bob Able humour and his distinctive writing style much in evidence. The story involves and captivates the reader, with an unexpected twist at the end, of course. Read on to find out more about Bobbie's adventures, a romance in Spain, how she ...

Start speaking Spanish in minutes, and grasp the language, culture and customs in just minutes more with Refresher - Spanish, a completely new way to learn Spanish with ease! Refresher - Spanish will have you speaking with proper pronunciation from the very first lesson and arm you with cultural insight and other information to utterly shock and amaze your Spanish and Mexican friends.

There are so many reasons to learn a new language. Just imagine the experience of real Latin culture and fun activities with locals that you will never forget for the rest of your life. The best way to learn a new language is by reading and building a strong base of vocabulary. In this Spanish book you will find yourself glued to every single word of each captivating story that will keep you so engaged you’ll basically forget you’re even learning Spanish!

There are at least 20 Spanish-speaking countries in the world and, according to Babbel, more than 485 million native Spanish speakers. Not being able to speak Spanish, at least enough to communicate at a confident level, is going to limit your life experiences, professionally and personally.

Now learn to converse at an even higher and faster level than with our popular Conversational Latin American Spanish I, and enjoy the process...No Boring Grammar. Grammar is presented by a trained and certified English speaking American Spanish instructor who guides you through the program while the educated Colombian and Mexican native speakers teach you authentic Latin-American Spanish the way it's really spoken!

Anchored by the voice of its sweet and defiant narrator, Bad Habit casts a trans woman’s trying youth as a heartfelt odyssey. Raised in an animated yet impoverished blue-collar neighborhood, Alana S. Portero’s protagonist struggles to find her place. As the city around her changes–the heroin epidemic that ravages Madrid through the '80s and '90s, rallying calls of worker solidarity and the pulsing beat of the city's night scene– she becomes increasingly detached from the world and, most crucially, herself.

In this adventure, Lewrie is promoted for his quick action in the Battle of Cape St. Vincent, but before he's even had a chance to settle into his new role, a mutiny rages through the fleet, and the sudden reappearance of an old enemy has Lewrie fighting not just for his command, but for his life.

Take your speaking, listening, and comprehension to the next level. You will master 200 of the most useful phrases that are beyond the basics you learn in basic Spanish classes. Often what we learn in class isn’t very useful in practicable speech, so we’ve compiled a list of 200 of the most widely used common expressions and phrases that will supercharge your Spanish speaking ability, as well as your vocabulary and comprehension. This book will provide you with an amazing supply of simple, incredibly useful Spanish phrases to help take your conversation skills to the next level.

A timeless European classic. 7 million copies in 7 languages. Three generations of fans. And now finally in English! Who are you, really? A beautiful tale of extraordinary people in an extraordinary land. In 1726, a Polish-Virginian in trouble with the law took to the sea and was stranded on an uninhabited Caribbean island. His only desire was to survive and find a way back to his civilization. But fate had other plans: he would meet a tribe of Native Americans and they would adopt him. The Polish Virginian would become someone new and different, someone he had no idea he could be: John ...

Become fluent in Spanish - while you sleep! Your mind is a remarkable work of art, and believe it or not, you can learn from the comfort of your own bed without paying for expensive courses or giving up hours of your precious free time. When listening to this comprehensive audiobook, you will be immersed in the sounds of relaxing music while hearing key Spanish phrases. First, each new word or expression will be stated in English, then in Spanish, and then repeated.

The first major history of the International Brigades: a tale of blood, ideals and tragedy in the fight against fascism. The Spanish Civil War was the first armed battle in the fight against fascism, and a rallying cry for a generation. Over 35,000 volunteers from 61 countries around the world came to defend democracy against the troops of Franco, Hitler and Mussolini. Ill-equipped and disorderly, yet fuelled by a shared sense of purpose and potential glory, disparate groups of idealistic young men and women banded together to form a volunteer army.

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.

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.

In Span of Control, Lohrenz picks up right where Fearless Leadership left off - encouraging listeners to develop resilience for facing hard times. Span of Control offers a collection of moving stories, actionable tools, and opportunities for listener reflection, all of which can be applied immediately in businesses, on teams, and in listeners’ personal lives.

Encuentre un mejor trabajo o mejore su comunicación dónde está trabajando. Entienda y hable más con su supervisor, sus compañeros de trabajo o los clientes. Va a adquirir las destrezas del lenguaje que son necesarias para sentirse más seguro y tener éxito en su trabajo. Inglés Para Construcción está diseñado a la medida para un trabajador de construcción que quiere aprender inglés para hablar y entender mejor en el trabajo.