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Born in sixteenth-century Argentina, Francisco Maldonado da Silva is nine years old when he sees his father, Don Diego, arrested one harrowing afternoon because of his beliefs. Raised in a family practicing its Jewish faith in secret under the condemning eyes of the Spanish Inquisition, Francisco embarks on a personal quest that will challenge, enlighten, and forever change him.

Do you want to travel, and get there when you need it? This book is the easy solution for a difficult problem: How to understand and be understood when you travel to Portuguese-speaking countries.

Brazilian Portuguese Level 3, Units 6-10 builds on material taught in prior units. Each lesson provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation.

The year after defeating the Spanish Armada, England retaliates. The expedition to Portugal sets out to destroy what remains of Spain's Atlantic fleet, drive the Spanish out of Portugal, put the claimant Dom Antonio of Aviz on the throne, and seize the Azores. But from the time the English fleet, led by Drake and Norreys, reaches Plymouth, things start to go wrong. Christoval Alvarez, sent to carry out two missions by Walsingham, has a more important private plan in mind.

The road to the modern age of cultural harmony and acceptance is one of the finest feats of human progress, but having said that, there was once a time when the mere doubt of a religious figure's existence was not only punishable by law, it could very well cost a man his life. This was the crime of heresy. In 1184, Pope Lucius III issued a papal bull that would kick off a long-standing tradition of heretic-hunting, and as a result, the Age of the Inquisitions commenced.

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.

Brazil has a rich and complicated history that few outside South America know about. It leads the world in some of the most profitable exports (gold, sugar, oil, and coffee), yet Brazil has one of the largest wealth disparities in the world, being known for crime and poverty.

This dictionary is organized in sets of proverbs, where the English proverb is followed by one or more Portuguese equivalent proverbs. Proverbs included in this collection come from monolingual, bilingual, and multilingual collections, some as old as the 16th century, and it should be accepted that some of them are contradictory, discriminatory, blasphemous, or scurrilous, and as such, they reflect past attitudes and express the idiosyncrasies of a people and their culture through time and history.

Portuguese can be challenging for beginners, but not with this audiobook. All the Portuguese short stories in this audiobook are unique and hopefully entertaining in content, and new vocabulary is gradually added at a manageable pace so that you won't get overwhelmed. Toward the end of this book, you find the stories slightly more complex, but still comprehensible for beginners.

Brazil and Italy are two of the most sought-after travel destinations in the world. While they are unquestionably different in history and culture, they also share some key similarities. They have an abundance of beautiful landscapes, incredible people, and some of the tastiest cuisine on the planet. But there is a bit of a kicker – you see, neither of these countries are English-speaking. Which is why we are here to help. Over decades, we have developed a tried and true method of learning the essentials of a language.

This course aimed at English-speakers wanting to learn Brazilian Portuguese focuses on words, phrases, and expressions used in teaching. This includes topics such as classroom management, presentations, subject names, grading, and many other topics that are directly relevant to teachers, educators, lecturers, and classroom assistants. The course is split into 28 sessions, enabling the acquisition of new material and review of previously covered material to commit it to long-term memory.

Improve your Portuguese skills and grow your vocabulary with these 10 entertaining Brazilian Portuguese short stories! The best part of learning a new language is experiencing the culture and diving into activities that will enrich your life and vocabulary. The best way to learn a new language is by reading, and in this Portuguese book, you will find yourself listening to each captivating story that will engage your mind and help you improve your Portuguese.

Master Portuguese conversation the fun, fast and easy way! Speak with anyone, anywhere. Start speaking Portuguese in minutes, and learn key vocabulary, phrases, and grammar in just minutes more with Lower Intermediate Portuguese. Our native Brazilian Portuguese hosts break down all the sentences, grammar, and more in a simple, easily understandable way!

When novelist Manuel Ortigosa learns that his husband, Álvaro, has been killed in a car crash, it comes as a devastating shock. It won’t be the last. He’s now arrived in Galicia. It’s where Álvaro died. It’s where the case has already been quickly closed as a tragic accident. It’s also where Álvaro hid his secrets. The man to whom Manuel was married for fifteen years was not the unassuming man he knew.

Portuguese is a beautiful language that is spoken by millions around the world! It is hard to find time to learn a new language, however! Language courses at schools and colleges are routine and boring! Learn Portuguese for Beginners Easily & in Your Car is perfect for people who have no other time to learn a new language! It contains over 1500 common Portuguese vocabulary phrases and words, that will help you in everyday life and travel!

I Was Born in the Forest encapsulates the freedom struggle of Africans brought to the Americas in the bowels of slave ships from Congo, Angola, and other parts of Central Africa. In the seventeenth century, many defied the odds by escaping and establishing Afrocentric communities in the mountains in Brazil. Palmares, the most notable among them, existed from 1605 to 1694.

Forget boring language drills - Jack in Rio is a series of scripts about a man who travels to Brazil, makes some new friends, sees the sights with them and eventually falls for a local girl. Scripted situations include travelling to Brazil, ordering a taxi, booking into a room, casual conversations between locals, ordering food, expressing opinions and feelings as well as many more!

An English language learning tool: Read in your own language, listen in English, Read in English, listen in English. Any level for teacher and student. Learn all about the history of music while learning English at the same time.

If you want to learn one of the most spoken languages in the world or start planning your next trip to Brazil, then start learning Brazilian Portuguese with this audiobook. Being able to speak a cool foreign language like Brazilian Portuguese can change your life! With this audiobook, you can start building your confidence, even if you have failed with other ways to learn the Portuguese language before. This book has been written by a native Brazilian author and is narrated by a native Brazilian as well. This book is recommended for beginning-level learners.

Learning Portuguese is as easy as listening to music with the Learn Portuguese with Music audiobook. Just press play, and you'll hear Portuguese words and phrases repeated to the beat of upbeat and cheerful music. And follow along! You'll learn 180+ most common Portuguese words and phrases while relaxing at home, or while driving to work. Learn Portuguese with Music is the easiest way to start learning Portuguese without getting overwhelmed by complicated explanations. Perfect for new learners with little to no language learning experience.