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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...

Why are Spaniards so close (in every sense of the word) to their families? How do they handle work, parties, and naps so well? What is the source of their surprising love of sport? Is religion still so influential in Spain? Why do the Spanish love to gossip so much? What are the secrets of Cervantes' language? What is happening to the Catalans? Why is there such a passion for Spanish gastronomy nowadays? These and other questions are answered in this book through amusing anecdotes and real-life experiences

The mass conversion of Iberian Jews to Christianity in the late 14th and 15th centuries was catastrophic for the Jewish community. Possibly up to a third of the Jewish community converted. There are many reasons why such large-scale conversions occurred. The widespread violence which spread across Castile and Aragon was unprecedented. Violence was the immediate cause for the mass conversions, and the debilitated state of Jewish communities following these attacks was also a factor in subsequent waves of conversion. The crisis, however, is also seen as the consequence of an absence of ...

We, Gordon and Cynthia of LightSpeed Spanish, are totally excited to bring you the book that really does demystify the Present and Past Spanish Subjunctive. Most students of the Spanish language shy away from this subject and it's no wonder! So many books on the market make it look complex and difficult to understand. Yet here, at LightSpeed Spanish, we have developed the perfect system to walk you through the entire range of the Spanish Subjunctive, step by step.

Craving delicious meals that are also good for your health? Looking for a diet that's easy to follow and keeps you satisfied? If so, this cookbook is perfect for your journey to better health. It combines the delightful flavors of the Mediterranean with practical tips and strategies, making it simple for beginners to adopt and maintain the Mediterranean diet effortlessly. With this guide, you'll discover how to enjoy tasty, nutritious meals while reaping the many health benefits of this renowned diet. The Mediterranean diet is renowned for its heart-healthy benefits, weight management ...

Improve your Spanish the easy way at home, now is the time to take your Spanish to the next level! No books. No long lists of vocabulary. No chance of failure. Simply download, plug in and listen. Paul Noble’s tried and tested language learning method has been used independently by more than a million people to speak fluently and confidently.This course covers European and Latin American Spanish.

The American Revolution persevered despite several losses and disappointments. By 1781, the revolution had entered a critical phase. Britain controlled the south, or so they thought, until Spain declared war. Allied with the new United States, the forces of Spain, led by Bernardo Gálvez, the Spanish Governor-General of Louisiana attacked British fortifications along the Mississippi River valley and the Gulf Coast, conquering them one at a time until only the fort at Pensacola remained. This was the last major Spanish action on the North American Continent during the Spanish-English War of ...

Learning Spanish does not have to be difficult for you. It is true that there are great differences between the English and Spanish languages, however, the barriers can be reduced when you have a method that gives you a step-by-step in each lesson. Obtaining such a method is no longer impossible because I have put together just one in four incredible books with all the lessons you will need to speak Spanish, understand it, and thus enjoy the benefits of learning a second language. Buy it right now.

Descubre “Aprender Inglés: Nivel Intermedio y Avanzado” ¡Sumérgete en el emocionante mundo del inglés con "Aprender Inglés: Nivel Intermedio y Avanzado"! Este innovador libro está diseñado específicamente para hispanohablantes que desean mejorar su inglés de manera efectiva y dinámica. Con este recurso en tus manos, aprender inglés se transforma en una aventura apasionante, llena de nuevos descubrimientos y experiencias enriquecedoras.

Are you interested in learning to speak Spanish and are looking for the right teacher? Have you tried learning Spanish before, but nothing stuck with you? Or do you want to learn but don’t have the time to practice for an hour a day? There are many strategies out there for learning a new skill because one solution does not work for everyone. Everyone learns differently. This audiobook takes a different approach. Rather than cramming information, you will understand how the Spanish language works in short, guided daily lessons.

Marcus Vega is six feet tall, 180 pounds, and the owner of a premature mustache. When you look like this and you're only in the eighth grade, you're both a threat and a target. After a fight at school leaves Marcus facing suspension, Marcus's mom decides it's time for a change of environment. She takes Marcus and his younger brother to Puerto Rico to spend a week with relatives they don't remember or have never met. But Marcus can't focus knowing that his father - who walked out of their lives 10 years ago - is somewhere on the island.

In folktales, the trickster can be the wise one or the fool, the one who fools or the one who is fooled. That is why children of all ages enjoy hearing these tales. The psychology of childhood is pretty much the same everywhere, giving these enjoyable stories universal appeal.

(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 ...

Set in Spain this box set will give you excitement, suspense, romance and heat! In Too Deep (Book 1): The Virgin and the Gangster. It was supposed to be three weeks of fun in the sun. Can the Spanish God she meets be too good to be true? Ibiza was supposed to be the holiday of a lifetime but it turned out so much more than that for Elsa, especially as she met Xander there - the dark and dangerous beautiful man. She discovers that there is more to him than meets the eye. One by one, secrets come to light about the man she is falling for. The chemistry they have together is electric. But is ...

"Inspiring Spanish Mastery: A Resource Book of Teaching Strategies for K-12 Spanish & SSL Teachers" is an essential guide for educators seeking to deepen their understanding and enhance their teaching of Spanish as a Second Language (SSL) and as a world language. This comprehensive resource illuminates the path for educators in the USA and globally, providing a rich tapestry of pedagogical strategies, cultural insights, and innovative approaches to language teaching and learning. At the heart of this book lies a profound exploration of Spanish as a global lingua franca, underscoring its ...

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 ...

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General John J. Pershing is the only person to be promoted in his own lifetime to the highest rank ever held in the United States Army - General of the Armies. He mentored generals who led the United States Army in Europe during World War II, including George C. Marshall, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Omar N. Bradley, and George S. Patton. Pershing personally led his men into combat against the Apache, Moro rebels in the Philippines, and Mexican bandits led by Pancho Villa. He fought alongside the Buffalo Soldiers in the West, up San Juan Hill in the Spanish-American War and against the Moros who ...

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 ...

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, ...