La representación de la muerte en Bodas de sangre de Federico García Lorca

This intensive course is expressly designed to lead the adult beginner to a comprehensive knowledge of Spanish. The course gives balanced attention to the four key language skills: the development of listening comprehension and speaking skills is supported by quality audio materials recorded by native speakers, while answer keys support written work and grammar-acquisition exercises, and facilitate independent study. Authentic written materials develop important receptive skills and encourage the transition to independent reading. - Based on a style of Spanish easily understood by most...

En un tiempo de intercambio lingüístico globalizado, de intensa influencia entre lenguas y rica diversificación de los estilos y medios en que se manifiesta la lengua escrita, es cada vez más acuciante la difusión y el conocimiento pormenorizado del código gráfico común. Pretendemos que esta obra contribuya a ello; no como repertorio de normas coercitivas, sino como conjunto de recursos del arte de escribir individual, requisito y garantía de una fecunda comunicación entre los hispanohablantes.

Certain plants are prized by ritualists for the range of magical energies they possess. "The Truth About Herb Magic" unites the powers of plants and man to produce and direct change in accord with will and desire. This presents the magic of amulets, charms, sachets, incenses, oils, simples, infusions, and anointments. Includes full instructions, recipes, and many rituals and spells.

Drawing on authentic cultural materials ranging from thought-provoking artwork to classic literature and short contemporary films, Retratos: Arte y sociedad en Latinoamérica y España offers a fresh and inspired approach to the teaching of advanced Spanish Composition. In each of the eight thematically-organized chapters, these primary source materials are used to illustrate—to provide a “portrait” of—a historically or culturally important figure in the Hispanic world. These first-hand introductions to such personalities offer students rich opportunities to explore cultural...