Say It in Spanish!

This retelling of the Mexican legend of Mother Moon provides a delightful and humorous explanation for why the moon changes shape. Children will enjoy the repetitive, predictable text and elaborate illustrations. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

One of the core authors of the '60s boom in Latin American fiction, Julio Cortázar made a contribution of international importance to the development of the short story as a literary form. This collection spans his writing career and includes La Noche Boca Arriba and Final del Juego (1956), Las Babas del Diablo (1959), La Isla a Mediodia (1966), Recortes de Prensa and Queremos Tanto a Glenda (1981) and Botella al Mar (1982). Of the seven stories, some are famous examples of his contribution to the genre of 'fantastic' literature, while others demonstrate his social and political concerns....

The Rough Guide Dictionary Phrasebook will have you talking Mexican Spanish as soon as you arrive. Its features include: comprehensive two-way word lists; dialogues for situations you'll encounter; tips on customs, etiquette and slang; detailed menu readers for food and drink; the rules of the language; and colour highlighting for fast access. Have a good trip - Buen viaje!

Es sumamente alentador conocer en estos momentos, interesantes aunque conflictivos y nada fáciles para el educador, experiencias de innovación didáctica como la que se ofrece en estas páginas. La paz, desde un enfoque comunicativo y comprendida como concepto amplio, actual y vivo que abarca las necesidades y aspiraciones de nuestra época es el eje de un proyecto interdisciplinar diseñado para la Educación Secundaria Obligatoria. En él se considera cómo la lectura es una forma de asomarnos al mundo y entrar en diálogo con la realidad natural y social. Las variadas y sugerentes...

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