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From the Chicago neighborhoods where she grew up and set her groundbreaking The House on Mango Street to her abode in Mexico in a region where “my ancestors lived for centuries,” the places Sandra Cisneros has lived have provided inspiration for her now-classic works of fiction and poetry. But a house of her own, where she could truly take root, has eluded her. With this collection—spanning three decades, and including never-before-published work—Cisneros has come home at last.

There are so many reasons to learn a new language. Just imagine the experience of real Latin culture and fun activities with locals that you will never forget for the rest of your life. The best way to learn a new language is by reading and building a strong base of vocabulary. In this intermediate Spanish book you will find yourself mesmerized minute after minute to each captivating story that will keep you so engaged you’ll practically forget you’re even learning Spanish!

It’s International Food Day at school, yum! Oh no! Lucas starts having a major allergic reaction! Can Maxx and their teacher, Ms. Ori, help? Will Lucas be OK? Can Doctor Z. figure out the mystery of the hidden peanut?? Are you looking for a fun way to teach your child new words in Spanish and English? Then you are in the right place! Perfect for young learners! Bonus—they learn some first aid too! With all the fun of an amazing adventure, Marvelous Maxx and the Hidden Peanut is sure to capture the hearts and minds of children and adults alike.

Are you relatively new to learning Spanish or need to brush-up on your language skills? You wish to not only talk like a native, but also understand them clearly? Welcome to Polyglot Planet. We provide you with the right tools, energy and motivation for you to understand and speak Spanish confidently. As our method gives you immediate feedback, you can quickly push your understanding to the next level. Our material helps you memorize and reinforce new words, phrases and grammar structures.

"The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha", or more simply "Don Quixote", is one of the most influential works of literature from a Spanish author. It is one of the earliest canonical novels, and is regularly cited as the best work of fiction ever published. A nameless hidalgo read so many chivalric romances that he loses his sanity and decides to set out into the world as a knight, to bring justice under the name Don Quixote. The delusional hidalgo then recruits a simple farmer, Sancho Panza, whose unique wit proves a marvelous addition to Don Quixote's idealistic bouts.

The Mexican-American War between the United States and Mexico played a crucial role in shaping the landscape of the continent, and had a long-lasting effect on both countries. So why is it often overlooked by people? This audiobook aims to fix that. Get ready to learn more about this short conflict that claimed the lives of more than 13,000 people, and how it changed the course of history. Discover the causes, such as Spanish colonialism, and the age of expansionism in the United States; the main political figures of the period; their motivations and actions, and so much more!

This book offers a simple path to understanding and appreciating wine so anyone can feel comfortable approaching a bottle or glass. Quickly internalize the fundamentals of understanding and communicating about wine. Knowing the four essential characteristics of grape varietals will allow you to understand your options and communicate your preferences.

Learn Spanish: A Complete Phrase Compilation for Traveling to Latin America is designed for absolute beginner learners and travelers. You learn the must-know travel phrases, survival phrases, vocab, and cultural insights to make your trip to Latin America a breeze. All were handpicked by our team of Spanish teachers and experts.

Join the Superpolyglotbros on the second step of your language learning journey with Fundamental Spanish. If you already know the basics of the language and are looking for a quick, easy and effective way to get your language skills up and running, then you’ve come to the right place. This next step offers another round of 30 lessons to expand on the basics of what you already know and increase your vocabulary even further, to get you that much closer to speaking Spanish like a pro. As always, the Superpolyglotbros will be there to guide you every step of the way!

The war between the Protestant Netherlands, mostly led by William of Orange, and Catholic Spain was one of the marks in Dutch history. This war had determined the beliefs of many people who now lived along the three rivers that went through the country. Most of the people north of the rivers were Protestant, and most of the believers below them (even throughout Belgium as well) were Catholic. This was no coincidence. The war in the 1600s had become a symbol of Dutch resistance, independence, and the royal family (of Orange).

The purpose of this audiobook is to show you that you can learn a language, no matter how hard it might seem in the beginning. This audiobook will show you that learning Spanish is quite simple once you know the basics. You will find that many Spanish words are similar to English ones. Also, you will learn that verb conjugation follows a regular pattern for most verbs, which means that once you learn it, you can simply apply it to every regular verb.

Ready to chat, laugh, and live in Spanish like a local? Say adiós to boring lessons and hola to the real deal! Knowing how to speak Spanish opens up a world of amazing cultures, unforgettable travels, and deep connections that a simple "hola" can initiate. Imagine being able to express your thoughts, share laughs, and create memories in Spanish, feeling the rhythm and soul of the language. Did you know that Spanish is the second most spoken language by native speakers around the globe?

Jesse O'Hara is profane, introverted, and not frequently sober—and has just lost another job: “a million-dollar brain and a ten-cent personality,” her last employer said. With nothing better to do, Jesse reluctantly accepts the gift of a luxury cruise around the Iberian Peninsula. She’s not sure she can drink enough to keep her boredom at bay, but that's the least of her problems. From the very first moment of the cruise, it's clear to Jesse that something is very wrong.

Are you looking for a fun way to teach your child new words? Then you are in the right place! Perfect for young learners! Bonus—they learn some first-aid too! ¿Busca una forma divertida de enseñar a su hijo o hija nuevas palabras? Entonces está en el lugar adecuado.

Join the mischievous trio of little pigs as they embark on a thrilling quest to outsmart the big, bad wolf. This beloved fairy tale comes to life in Spanish, igniting a love for language and culture. Get ready to huff, puff, and be immersed in a tale of bravery and triumph like never before.

On most days, teacher and librarian Luis Soriano Bohórquez packs his two burros, Alfa and Beto, with books and makes his way over mountains and through valleys to visit children in far-flung villages in rural Colombia—all for the sake of literacy and culture. Based on the work of a remarkable man and his intrepid burros, this bilingual English and Spanish edition celebrates the impact that a special mobile library—called the “biblioburro”—has had on the lives of real children.

A Christmas Eve heat wave could ruin Christmas day for the children of Mexico. Santa and his reindeer gang make an emergency landing at the River Walk in San Antonio. They are in desperate need of help! La onda de calor en la Vispera de Navidad podria arruinar el Dia de Navidad para los ninos de Mejico. Santa Claus y su pandilla de renos aterrizaron de emergencia en el paseo fluvial de San Antonio, Tejas. Necesitan ayuda desesperadamente.

Now Spanish listeners can enjoy the bestselling story of The Little Engine That Could in this bilingual edition of the classic. With the complete story in both English and Spanish, this bilingual edition of the well-loved picture book, adapted for audio, is sure to become a favorite with Spanish-speaking children and children who are just learning Spanish.

Learn Conversational Spanish Vol. 3 is an audio course for beginners or for anyone who struggles with becoming fluent in Spanish. The focus of this course is to practice speaking conversational Spanish from the very first lesson.

Enjoy the process of learning - don’t beat yourself up. You don’t need to read boring text books anymore. Spanish Short Stories for Beginners has been written just for you. The captivating nature of story makes learning fun and easy. This book is loaded with simple sentences, practical scenarios, and common phrases every student of a second language would NEED to know.