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A masterpiece of Christian mysticism and a literary jewel of Spain’s Golden Age, Dark Night of the Soul by Saint John of the Cross has inspired spiritual seekers for centuries. This edition, carefully rendered into modern English, allows contemporary readers to enter its depth without stumbling over archaic language or obscure expressions. The accompanying commentary aims to bridge the 500-year cultural divide between the 16th century and today’s reader. It not only clarifies the symbolism and implicit theology in each verse but also offers insight into the spiritual experience that the...

Learn Spanish in a whole new way, based on up-to-date understanding of linguistics and learning psychology. Drawing on the best innovations in language instruction of the last 40 years, Dr. Blair's method integrates a variety of language-teaching approaches and activities into one breakthrough course.

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 ...

The poems in the poetry book SOOTHING POETRY: in English and Spanish by Author Brenda Mohammed and Dr. Arabella Persaud are didactic, fun to read, and full of hope and insight. The Spanish versions were translated by the author’s sister, Dr. Arabella Persaud, a Spanish College Professor in Los Angeles in the USA. Dr. Persaud also wrote the Foreword to the book. The collection has interests for every reader and is enjoyable reading to help us reflect on our everyday experiences. The observant eye of the author makes us look afresh at human nature and what we need to experience for a true ...

Real Mexicans don’t speak like your textbook...so it’s no wonder you struggle with the slang and expressions of spoken Mexican Spanish! This book fixes that. For the first time, you’ll learn to move beyond beginner level and speak Spanish in the real world! With 101 authentic conversations in intermediate Mexican Spanish and a brand-new story in this edition, you’ll become confident in the words, phrases, and expressions you need to communicate like a local.

If you're looking to enjoy a classic book and improve your English or Spanish, then you're in luck. This is the bilingual bundle of Meditations / Meditaciones by Marcus Aurelius / Marco Aurelio in both English & Spanish. There's no better way to learn a language than by familiarizing yourself with a text and putting your knowledge to the test.

A Fun and Highly Engaging Guide for Every LevelEmbark on the ultimate Spanish-learning adventure with over 83 hours of dynamic content that will take you from beginner to advanced fluency. Whether you're starting fresh or refining your skills, this comprehensive audiobook provides everything you need to master Spanish in an engaging and practical way. What Makes This Guide Stand Out? •Beginner to Advanced Grammar: Learn essential rules at every level, explained through relatable examples that make them easy to apply.

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.

In today's interconnected world, mastering multiple languages beyond one's mother tongue has become increasingly essential. The encouraging reality is that learning a second language can be far more straightforward and quicker than often presumed. Even if you struggled with language classes in school, don't see yourself as academically gifted, or doubt your language learning capabilities, these challenges can be overcome. You haven't mastered the target language because you haven't discovered and applied the proper methods and techniques. This book serves dual purposes: as a motivational ...

August 1918. Everybody likes twelve-year-old Josie Winslow. While she helps in the family drug store and plans for the first day of school, her pharmacist father is puzzled by newspaper articles about influenza arriving in New York on ships from Europe. It is still summer. Flu is a winter disease. Billy Detwiler has been kicked out of prep school. No one, not even Billy, is happy he will be in Josie’s school let alone her eighth-grade class. He is a bully of the first order and is looking for his next victim. He calls Josie “Pharmacy Girl,” but it is no compliment. By mid-October, ...

Lily Barnett, a failure in medical school through no fault of her own, enters the new nursing program at St Joseph's Hospital. At the very beginning of the War to End All Wars, she steps up and joins the British Medical Corps.

Do you want to learn Mexican Spanish the fast, fun, and easy way? And do you want to master daily conversations and speak like a native? Then this is the audiobook for you.

Step beneath the Spanish moss and enter the humid, secret-laden world of Hawthorn House, rebranded as Beaufort Botanical Retreat. Saffron returns after twelve years, drawn back by the impending death of her godmother, the formidable matriarch Delaphina Duval. But the house, with its aged stucco and grand columns, is not merely a place of fading life; it echoes with the "sting of her mother's last harrowing screams" and is thick with unspoken truths. Saffron finds Delaphina frail but still commanding, surrounded by those vying for position or protecting their own interests. There's Jolie ...

THE HERMIT AND THE HITCHHIKER: A SPANISH ENCOUNTER is the tale of two men whose fortuitous meeting in the hills of South-East Spain leads to an unlikely friendship which changes their lives forever. After overcoming the initial reticence caused by their disparate ages and backgrounds, their improbable alliance leads both men to learn from each other and reassess their respective goals, not least when Roy’s old flame, Alicia, returns to the area with her daughter Sara. Touching, humorous and informative, the story of Roy and Ryan’s relationship with each other and their female friends is...

It’s 1702. Dreaming of glory, a Spanish officer prays England will attack. When the attack comes, he won’t be ready. Spain and England are at war—again. Far from the European centers of power, the Spanish port of Arecibo, in the Caribbean Sea, becomes a target of the powerful English fleet. The defense of the port falls to Lieutenant Antonio de los Reyes Correa. The lieutenant is a proud and ambitious officer and a loving husband and father, but his men are inexperienced, and they are armed only with pikes and machetes. The battle-hardened English troops bring swords and firearms. ...

Read, write, and speak Spanish in only a few short weeks! Even the most reluctant learner will be astonished at the ease and effectiveness of Margarita Madrigal’s unique method of teaching a foreign language.

Fourth in the Tales of the Old Wild West series by prolific western author Doyle Trent. In the tradition of the John Wayne classic westerns and legendary television series Gunsmoke and Bonanza. The Wild West. If the elements, rattlers, coyotes, and Indian’s didn’t kill you...the person sitting next to you in the saloon just might...just for the hell of it. This series is presented as self-contained standalone story novels that do not have to be read in any particular order. It gives readers an entertaining glimpse into what individuals from all walks of life encountered as they ...

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 ...

Do you know what studies have shown to improve the outcome of patient care? To deliver quality care in the patient's language! The Spanish-speaking population is growing rapidly, and the number of people who need your help is only going to increase. Providing world-class medical care is challenging enough without the language barrier, not to mention all the stress involved in emergency situations.

Welcome to the fascinating Yoruba religious culture! This will be a brief introduction to the Yoruba Religion. Whether you are reading this because you have just received your Mano de Orula or are curious about the ceremony, You are in the right place! I will explain in simple words what it consists of, how the ceremony is performed, its preparations, my personal experience in Cuba, and the meaning for the community. An added touch will be the images. The practitioners of the Yoruba Religion come from different parts of the world. The information it contains was consulted specifically in ...