An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners."I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in Spanish for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when reading.What does this book give you?· Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary· Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently· Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability· Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!'· Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free wayCarefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including· A glossary for bolded words in each text· A bilingual word list· Full plot summary· Comprehension questions after each chapter.As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners will make learning Spanish easy and enjoyable.

Pelirrojo. Pendenciero. Afirma ser “feo, pero de buen cuerpo”. Es el detective Malasuerte, que regresa en la edición definitiva de las aventuras que dibujaron, con tinta indeleble, su delirante y psicodélica Tijuana: Malasuerte en Tijuana, La mujer de los hermanos Reyna y Juan Tres Dieciséis. Entre personajes carnavalescos como el comisario Nicolás Reyna, el Boticario Jarocho Nazi, un psicópata apodado el Duende y la hermosa alcaldesa de la ciudad, destaca el detective más rudo de la frontera, quien le planta cara a poderosos capitalistas, políticos sin escrúpulos, peligrosos criminales… y a fuerzas aún más oscuras.The red-headed troublemaker detective Malaserte is back in this sequel to Tijuana: Malasuerte en Tijuana. In the midst of outlandish characters like the pharmacist Jarocho Nazi or a psychopath known as Duende, the crudest detective on the frontier will go head to head with powerful capitalists, unscrupulous politicians, dangerous criminals, and even darker forces.

Pobre Anaby Blaine RayThe easiest novel in an easy series of novels for first-year students. Ana is a 15-year-old California girl who leads a tough life. Her mother is always on her. Her family doesn't have much money, but her best friends' families are rich. She's extremely jealous of them. When she gets an opportunity to go to Mexico, she goes to a small city where she lives with a very nice family that is poorer than her own family. Her view of her life changes radically. When she gets back to California, she sees everything in a different light. Pobre Ana is short and easy.

El Alquimista, de Paulo Coelho, sigue cambiando la vida de sus lectores para siempre. Con más de dos millones de copias vendidas alrededor del mundo, El Alquimista se ha establecido como un clásico moderno, admirado universalmente.La obra maestra de Paulo Coelho cuenta la mágica historia de Santiago, un joven pastor andaluz que anhela viajar en busca de un tesoro valioso, el más extravagante que jamás alguien haya encontrado.La historia de los tesoros que Santiago encuentra en su camino nos enseña, como sólo pocas historias pueden, sobre de la sabiduría esencial de escuchar nuestro corazón, aprender a leer los presagios esparcidos a lo largo del camino de la vida y, sobre todo, a perseguir nuestros sueños.The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho continues to change the lives of its readers forever. With more than two million copies sold around the world, The Alchemist has established itself as a modern classic, universally admired.Paulo Coelho's masterpiece tells the magical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure as extravagant as any ever found.The story of the treasures Santiago finds along the way teaches us, as only a few stories can, about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, learning to read the omens strewn along life's path, and, above all, following our dreams.

Especially designed for the beginning student, this handy volume helps students learn Spanish by presenting simple, easy-to-read adaptations of classic Spanish stories and other material — with complete faithful English translations on the facing pages.The selections, by significant writers of the past and present (Don Juan Manuel, Luis Taboada, Juan José Milla, Eufronio Viscarra, Ricardo Palma, Lope de Rueda, Enrique Amorim, Juan José Arreola, and other noted writers), derive from the best and most genuine Hispanic tradition, and are revealing of the life and psychology of the Spanish-speaking peoples.The dual-language book will enable those readers with the most limited knowledge of the language to enjoy reading in the original Spanish from the very first day of instruction. Vocabularies and exercises are included as special aids for the student.

Más de 6 millones de personas se han enamorado de La lección de August, el libro que inspiró el movimiento ELIGE SER AMABLE.Ahora la historia de Auggie está en la gran pantalla protagonizada por JULIA ROBERTS, OWEN WILSON, MANDY PATINKIN, DAVEED DIGGS y JACOB TREMBLAY como Auggie.Su cara lo hace distinto y él sólo quiere ser uno más.Aunque siempre trata de esconder su rostro, es objeto de miradas, susurros y reacciones de asombro. August sale poco, su vida transcurre entre las acogedoras paredes de su casa, en compañía de su familia, su perra Daisy y las increíbles historias de La guerra de las galaxias.Este año todo va a cambiar, porque va a ir por primera vez a la escuela. Allí aprenderá la lección más importante de su vida: crecer en la adversidad, aceptarse tal como es, sonreír a los días grises y saber que, al final, siempre encontrará una mano amiga.ENGLISH DESCRIPTIONOver 6 million people have read the #1 New York Times bestseller WONDER and have fallen in love with Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face.The book that inspired the Choose Kind movement.I won't describe what I look like. Whatever you're thinking, it's probably worse.August Pullman was born with a facial difference that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid—but his new classmates can’t get past Auggie’s extraordinary face. WONDER, now a #1 New York Times bestseller and included on the Texas Bluebonnet Award master list, begins from Auggie’s point of view, but soon switches to include his classmates, his sister, her boyfriend, and others. These perspectives converge in a portrait of one community’s struggle with empathy, compassion, and acceptance."Wonder is the best kids' book of the year," said Emily Bazelon, senior editor at Slate.com and author of Sticks and Stones: Defeating the Culture of Bullying and Rediscovering the Power of Character and Empathy. In a world where bullying among young people is an epidemic, this is a refreshing new narrative full of heart and hope. R.J. Palacio has called her debut novel “a meditation on kindness” —indeed, every reader will come away with a greater appreciation for the simple courage of friendship. Auggie is a hero to root for, a diamond in the rough who proves that you can’t blend in when you were born to stand out.

Felipe Montero is employed in the house of an aged widow to edit her deceased husband's memoirs. There Felipe meets her beautiful green-eyed niece, Aura. His passion for Aura and his gradual discovery of the true relationship between the young woman and her aunt propel the story to its extraordinary conclusion.

Short & Easy Spanish Novels for Beginners (Bilingual Parallel Text: Spanish-English)Learn Spanish by Reading Stories of Suspense and HorrorWith this bilingual book, learning Spanish is easy, straightforward and fun. Ideal for beginners and false beginners (A1-A2), you will learn Spanish before you know it through 2 page-turning stories (Espectro & La Casa) with short chapters (10 sentences each), short sentences (max. 12 words), useful vocabulary, simple grammar and everyday life dialogs and situations. You will also find the English translation of each chapter just on the next page.At the end of each story I have a challenge for you; a multiple-choice test to assess your progress. You will be amazed by how much you will have learned!Are you ready to learn Spanish while having a good time? ¡Vamos a leer! Let’s read!

A dual-language edition of contemporary stories from throughout the Hispanic world, perfect for learners of either languageThis volume of ten short stories, with parallel translations, offers students of Spanish at all levels the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of contemporary literature, without having constantly to refer back to a dictionary.Richly diverse in themes and styles, the stories are by both new and well-established writers and range from the sharp insights of Gabriel García Márquez’s “María dos Prazeres” and the teasing, deceptive simplicity of Javier Marías’s “On the Honeymoon” to Isabel Allende’s powerful evocation of the oral traditions of the Amerindian and the philosophical speculation of Laura Freixas’s “Absurd Ending.”Complete with notes, the stories make excellent reading in either language.

Winner at the 2016 Gellet Burgess Award - Society & Culture and at the 2016 International Latino Book Awards. This is a tale all about how important it is to shine as brightly as you can, with the light that we all carry within us and makes us unique.Lucy is the youngest member of a family of fireflies. She wants to shine like all the others, but she’s too little to head off to light up the forest. Finally, one night, after waiting and waiting, it is Lucy’s turn. She is ready! She can head off to light up the forest, but something is stopping her.The following evening, when it’s time to set off, Lucy's excitement disappears and she doesn’t want to leave. Fortunately, her family support her and encourage her to shine bright and trust herself no matter what. Being aware of one’s talent is difficult, but we have to remember that we are unique, and we have so much to share!Premiado en Estados Unidos en los Gellet Burgess Awards - Sociedad y Cultura y en los International Latino Book Awards en 2016. Una historia sobre lo importante que es brillar lo más intensamente posible con la luz que todos llevamos dentro y que nos hace únicos.Lucía es la menor de una familia de luciérnagas. Quiere brillar como lo hacen las demás, pero es demasiado pequeña para iluminar el bosque. Por fin, una noche, después de esperar y esperar, a Lucía le llega su momento. ¡Al fin está lista! Podrá salir e iluminar el bosque con sus compañeros, pero algo la detiene.La noche siguiente, cuando llega el momento de partir, la emoción de Lucy desaparece y no quiere marcharse de casa. Afortunadamente, su familia la apoya y la anima a brillar y confiar en sí misma pase lo que pase. Ser consciente del talento de uno es difícil, pero debemos recordar que somos únicos y ¡tenemos mucho que compartir!

¿Cómo terminó Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela con un nombre tan largo? Mientras Papi le cuenta la historia de cada uno de sus nombres, Alma comienza a sentir cómo cabe perfectamente en ellos.What’s in a name? For one little girl, her very long name tells the vibrant story of where she came from — and who she may one day be. Spanish language edition!If you ask her, Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela has way too many names: six! Just think of how hard it is to fit them all on the back of a little photo. How did such a small person wind up with such a large name? Alma turns to Daddy for an answer and learns of Sofia, the grandmother who loved books and flowers; Esperanza, the great-grandmother who longed to travel; José, the grandfather who was an artist; and other namesakes too. As she hears the story of her name, Alma starts to think it might be a perfect fit after all — and realizes that she will one day have her own story to tell. In her author-illustrator debut, Juana Martinez-Neal opens a treasure box of discovery for children who may be curious about their own origin or name story.

Estos cuentos han viajado por largo tiempo -- sobre montañas, a través de mares y desiertos, llevados por el viento, contados por nuestros antepasados. Ahora llegan hasta ti.Una astuta zorra, un pájaro de mil colores, una gaita alegre, y una jovencita audaz...Esta antología de cuentos populares celebra la cultura Hispánica y sus múltiples raíces -- indígena, africana, árabe, hebrea, y española.F. Isabel Campoy y Alma Flor Ada han recontado doce cuentos estelares que reflejan la fuerza del espíritu y la extraordinaria herencia de los Latinos.Cuatro ilustres artistas latinos enriquecen esta colección inolvidable.

En esta última entrega de la trilogía «Guardianes de la Ciudadela», los destinos de los protagonistas se entrelazan una vez más, condicionados por secretos y revelaciones que pondrán en peligro los cimientos de su relación, pero que también podrían suponer la clave para salvar su mundo de la tiranía de los monstruos.Rox ha partido a la región del oeste, devastada por los monstruos, en busca de una aldea perdida habitada por Guardianes. Mientras una riada de supervivientes acude a la Ciudadela en busca de un refugio seguro, tras sus muros florece un nuevo movimiento filosófico, la Senda del Manantial, cuyo líder predica el fin del mundo conocido... para bien o para mal.Xein, por su parte, ha sido enviado a la Última Frontera, el lugar desde donde los Guardianes defienden la civilización de la amenaza de los monstruos, y de donde pocos regresan con vida. Axlin se ha propuesto rescatarlo; mientras prepara su viaje, y al investigar sobre la Senda del Manantial con la ayuda de Dex, encuentra pistas que la conducen a una época anterior a la Ciudadela, donde podría hallarse el origen de la plaga de monstruos que asola su mundo.La verdad es una joya de múltiples facetas.ENGLISH DESCRIPTIONThere once was a story of adventures, magic, and intrigue that no one could put down…“Glass slippers, poisoned apples, peas under the mattresses ... Laura Gallego is a master in every way.” -Javier RuescasCamelia is a fairy godmother who, for three hundred years, has been helping young maidens and aspiring heroes to achieve their own happy endings. Her magic and her wit have never failed her, but everything starts to get complicated when they entrust Simon onto her, a stable boy who desperately needs her help. Camelia has solved many more difficult cases; but, for some reason, with Simon things begin to take inexplicable twists and turns.

The total beginner Spanish course for classroom and home study teaching you to speak, read, write and listen with accuracy and confidence.The Pasos 1 Course Pack provides a complete learning package and is the best choice for self-study learners. It includes the Coursebook, audio CDs (3 hours of recordings), 1 DVD with 12 videos, and 2 Support Books containing a key to the exercises and recording transcripts.Pasos 1 is the first part of the best-selling two-stage Spanish course for adult learners who are either starting from scratch or who have a basic knowledge of the language. Whether learning for work or pleasure, at home or in the classroom, Pasos gives a thorough grounding in the language, enabling learners to speak, read, write and understand a language spoken by over 400 million people. It has been fully updated and revised in this new edition.- 14 full-colour units include a range of everyday themes such as meeting people, shopping, making plans, talking about work and family and travelling- Authentic reading, listening and video materials are used throughout for a range of activities based on everyday Spanish in Spain and Latin America- Clear explanations and examples make the grammar easy to absorb- The Rincón cultural feature presents short pieces of cultural interest about contemporary Spain and Spanish- Interactive online quizzes and exercises let you reinforce your learning at home or in the classroom- Covers the skills and structures needed for the UK GCSE examinationThe full Pasos 1 course offerings include:- Pasos 1 CD and DVD set: Supplementary to the Coursebook- Pasos 1 Course Pack: Pasos 1 Coursebook + Pasos 1 CD and DVD set- Pasos 1 Activity Book: Supplementary to the Coursebook or Course Pack- Pasos 1 Speaking and Listening Skills Practice Set: Supplementary to the Coursebook or Course Pack- Spanish Practical Grammar Book: Supplementary to the Coursebook or Course Pack

Talk Spanish has already inspired thousands of people to learn Spanish from scratch and find the confidence to give it a go. Combining the bestsellingTalk Spanish 1 withTalk Spanish 2 this pack will take you from absolute beginner to confident Spanish speaker.Its straightforward, proven approach has already inspired thousands of people to learn Spanish. And whether for business, travel or just for fun you’ll soon able to engage in increasingly sophisticated conversations and express opinions on a wide range of subjects from food to property, as well as get to know people and cope confidently in everyday situations.With specially designed activities, interactive audio and clear, jargon-free grammar explanations you’ll quickly develop your language skills and make genuine progress right from the start.Make real progress using the successful Talk method.Develop your language skills with tips and strategies to help you learn.Express yourself more confidently through taking part in real Spanish conversations.Also available for French, German and ItalianInside this pack:2 x full-colour course books4 x audio CDs

OVER 140 MILLION COPIES SOLDThe beloved classic story about a young prince's travels through space—a profound tale about loneliness and loss, and love and friendship—in Spanish.A pilot crashes in the Sahara Desert and encounters a strange young boy who calls himself the Little Prince. The Little Prince has traveled there from his home on a lonely, distant asteroid with a single rose. The story that follows is a beautiful and at times heartbreaking meditation on human nature.The Little Prince is one of the best-selling and most translated books of all time, universally cherished by children and adults alike. In this Spanish edition, the artwork has been restored to match in detail and in color Saint-Exupéry's original artwork.

A value-packed guide to speaking, reading, and writing in SpanishSpanish All-in-One For Dummies is the first Dummies All-in-One title in the foreign language category–nearly 800 pages of expert instruction to help people master Spanish basics and beyond. This comprehensive volume features content from all For Dummies Spanish language instruction titles, including Spanish For Dummies, Intermediate Spanish For Dummies, Spanish Verbs For Dummies, and Spanish For Dummies Audio Set. The book's audio CD provides readers with an effective tool to help them start speaking Spanish from day one. Plus, the practical exercises give readers greater confidence in communicating in Spanish, whether traveling or in business.

Con gran sabisuría y sensualidad chispeante, su autora consigue, en los fogones de una vieja cocina, traducir la pasión y el amor reprimidos por la dura moral de una familia mexicana. Reflexión generacional, elogio del secreto y del amor.

Tres son las leyendas seleccionadas: El monte de las ánimas, La cruz del diablo y Maese Pérez el organista. Se han simplificado las descripciones y el amplio vocabulario.

Elogiado por la crítica, admirado por lectores de todas las edades, en escuelas y universidades de todo el país y traducido a una multitud de idiomas, llega una nueva traducción al español de un clásico, de la mano de Fernanda Melchor.La casa en Mango Street es la extraordinaria historia de Esperanza Cordero. Contada a través de una serie de relatos —a veces desgarradores, a veces profundamente alegres— es el historia de una niña latina que crece en un barrio de Chicago, inventando por sí misma en qué y en quién se convertirá. Pocos libros de nuestra era han conmovido a tantos lectores.ENGLISH DESCRIPTIONPraised by critics, admired by readers of all ages, in schools and universities across the country, and translated into a multitude of languages, now comes a new Spanish translation by Fernanda Melchor of this classic.The House on Mango Street tells the extraordinary story of Esperanza Cordero. Told through a series of vignettes — sometimes heartbreaking, sometimes deeply joyful — this is the tale of a Latin girl who grows up in a Chicago neighborhood, discovering for herself what and who she will become. There are only a few books in this era that have touched so many readers.

Un huérfano adolescente se une a un grupo de marineros en una embarcación para tratar de cambiar su suerte. El grumete de esta expedición española al Río de la Plata, a principios del siglo XVI, es capturado por los indios colastinés. Como único prisionero conoce unas tradiciones y rituales que lo enfrentan a nuevas percepciones de la realidad. En esta novela, Saer nos coloca frente a cuestiones como lo real, la memoria y el lenguaje desde una perspectiva filosófica, dentro de un relato que se lee como si fuera un libro de aventuras. El entenado es una de las obras más importantes de la obra de Juan José Saer, uno de los novelistas y ensayistas más influyentes del siglo XX.

This bilingual collection of Neruda's most essential poems is indispensable.Selected by a team of poets and prominent Neruda scholars in both Chile and the U.S., this is a definitive selection that draws from the entire breadth and width of Neruda's various styles and themes.An impressive group of translators that includes Alistair Reid, Stephen Mitchell, Robert Hass, Stephen Kessler and Jack Hirschman, have come together to revisit or completely retranslate the poems; and a handful of previously untranslated works are included as well.This selection sets the standard for a general, high-quality introduction to Neruda's complete oeuvre."...The Essential Neruda will prove to be, for most readers, the best introduction to Neruda available in English. In fact, I can think of few other books that have given me so much delight so easily. "--The Austin Chronicle"This book is a must-have for any reader interested in a definitive sampling of the most essential poems by one whom many consider one of the best poets of the 20th century."--Mike Nobles,Tulsa World"A splendid way to begin a love affair with our Pablo or, having already succumbed to his infinite charms, revisit him passionately again and again and yet again."--Ariel Dorfman, author of Death and the Maiden"The editors and translators know how to extract gold from a lifetime of prolific writing. If you want a handy Neruda companion and don't know where to begin, this is it."--The Bloomsbury Review

Novela de estructura casi policial, El túnel presenta en el personaje de María Iribarne la comprensión de la totalidad y el absoluto a la vez que las zonas ocultas de misterio que impulsarán a Juan Pablo Castel a asesinarla. El creador —pintor en este caso— al dar forma a su obsesión interna debe renunciar a cualquier otra opción, en un proceso a la vez constructivo y destructivo que centrará el análisis de las motivaciones del crimen. Obra esencial de Sabato, que Camus refrendó ante la crítica mundial, El túnel nos entrega los elementos básicos de su visión metafísica del existir.

"He aquí mi secreto, que no puede ser más simple: solo con el corazón se puede ver bien; lo esencial es invisible a los ojos".Autorretrato y obra testamentaria, fábula mítica y relato filosófico que interroga acerca de la relación del ser humano con su prójimo y con el mundo, El Principito concentra, con maravillosa simplicidad, la larga y constante reflexión de Saint-Exupéry sobre la amistad, el amor, la responsabilidad y el sentido de la vida, en un contexto marcado por el conflicto mundial y el desasosiego de un escritor piloto profundamente afectado por su soledad.ENGLISH DESCRIPTIONThe Little Prince is a classic tale of equal appeal to children and adults. On one level it is the story of an airman's discovery, in the desert, of a small boy from another planet - the Little Prince of the title - and his stories of intergalactic travel, while on the other hand it is a thought-provoking allegory of the human condition.The Little Prince has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades 4-5, Stories).

A Mexican "Grapes of Wrath," based on a family story, from the award-winning author of Riding Freedom.Esperanza Ortega tiene todos los tesoros que una chica pueda desear: hermosos vestidos, una linda casa llena de sirvientes en México, y la promesa de que un día llegará a presidir el Rancho como su mamá. Pero una tragedia inesperada destruye ese sueño, obligando a Esperanza y a su madre a escapar a California dónde tendrán que trabajar en una finca junto a otros mexicanos. Allí tendrá que olvidar su pasado y enfrentarse a las nuevas realidades de su vida: trabajo duro, aceptación y dificultades económicas. Esperanza descubrirá que la verdadera riqueza está en la familia y la comunidad.

The Core Vocabulary of SpanishWith this book, you will learn Spanish fast and efficiently: This book contains practical vocabulary for both spoken and written Spanish.Intended for beginners and intermediate students, this book covers vocabulary roughly from CEFR A1 (complete beginner) to B1 (somewhat proficient).To help you become fluent fast, each entry in this book contains• English translation(s)• Spanish to English example sentences• IPA phonetic spelling• detailed Part of Speech informationWhy Study By Frequency?:Not all words are created equal. Some words are used more than other, and are thus more valuable to know. The secret to becoming fluent fast in a language, is by learning the right vocabulary.Studies have shown that the most used 2.500 words account for 92% of all spoken Spanish, and 82% of all written Spanish text.How Much Vocabulary Do You Need To Know?While it’s important to note it’s impossible to pin down these numbers and statistics with 100% accuracy, these are a global average of multiple sources. According to scientific research, this is the amount of vocabulary needed for varying levels of fluency:• 250 words: the essential core of a language. Without these words, you cannot construct sentences.• 750 words: those that are used every single day by every person who speaks the language.• 2,500 words: those that should enable you to express everything you could possibly want to say, although some creativity might be required.• 5,000 words: the active vocabulary of native speakers without higher education. You will understand about 90% of all written text.• 10,000 words: the active vocabulary of native speakers with higher education.• 20,000 words: the amount you need to recognize passively in order to read, understand, and enjoy a work of literature such as a novel by a notable author.Keeping above facts in mind, the value of a frequency dictionary is immense. At least, that is if you want to become fluent in a language fast. Study the most frequent words, build your vocabulary and progress naturally.What is Inside This Book?A frequency list of the most frequently used Spanish words, based on analysis of 20 gigabytes of Spanish subtitles, the equivalent of 80.000 books of 200 pages each; more than two large libraries worth of text.A large base text collection is absolutely vital in order to establish a reliable general frequency list.Subtitles have the advantage of corresponding both to written and spoken language. This makes subtitles the best method for creating a useful and practical word frequency list.This Spanish to English frequency dictionary can roughly be divided in three parts.• 2.500 Spanish words in ranked by general frequency• Frequency ranking by part of speech (E.G, the most used adjectives, nouns, verbs, etc)• 2.500 Spanish words in alphabetical orderSpanish pronunciation can be tricky. To help pronounce Spanish words correctly, we added phonetic transcriptions of Spanish words. The phonetic spelling done with the International Phonetic Alphabet.SummaryThe Spanish Frequency Dictionary – Essential Vocabulary gives you a practical word list to learn Spanish vocabulary. Study the most used words to rapidly gain a base vocabulary in Spanish. These high frequency words are a great tool for beginners and intermediate students.The frequency dictionary can be used as a stand-alone tool, or in combination with any other language learning program, app or book. This book roughly covers CEFR vocabulary ratings from A1 (absolute beginner) to B1 (somewhat proficient).Invest this book, and invest in yourself. You will amaze yourself, your friends and your family by how fast you’re progressing in your journey of speaking Spanish.

Learn the basics of the Spanish language with this easy-to-use guide featuring original illustrations by Andy Warhol—from one of America's most prominent language teachers.Read, write, and speak Spanish in only a few short weeks! Even the most reluctant learner will be astonished at the ease and effeciveness of Margarita Madrigal’s unique method of teaching a foreign language. Completely eliminating rote memorization and painfully boring drills, Madrigal's Magic Key to Spanish is guaranteed to help you:• Learn to speak, read, and write Spanish quickly and easily• Convert English into Spanish in an instant• Start forming sentences after the very first lesson• Identify thousands of Spanish words within a few weeks of study• Travel to Spanish-speaking countries with confidence and comfort• Develop perfect pronunciation, thanks to a handy pronunciation keyWith original black and white illustration by Andy Warhol, Madrigal's Magic Key to Spanish will provide readers with a solid foundation upon with to build their language skills.

Una historia sobre la incomunicación y sobre la conversión del amor en odioEsta es la confesión del crimen cometido por el pintor Pablo Castel. María Iribarne es una joven mujer que contempla un detalle –para él fundamental– en una de sus obras.Castel desarrolla un vínculo que intenta analizar en la densa trama de este relato que mantiene brutal actualidad, y se enfoca de manera obsesiva en cada uno de los pequeños detalles que él considera los móviles con los que justifica su atroz accionar.

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Un amanecer de 1945, un muchacho es conducido por su padre a un misterioso lugar oculto en el corazón de la ciudad vieja: el Cementerio de los Libros Olvidados. Allí encuentra La Sombra del Viento, un libro maldito que cambiará el rumbo de su vida y le arrastrará a un laberinto de intrigas y secretos enterrados en el alma oscura de la ciudad.Ambientada en la enigmática Barcelona de principios del siglo XX, este misterio literario mezcla técnicas de relato de intriga, de novela histórica y de comedia de costumbres, pero es, sobre todo, una tragedia histórica de amor cuyo eco se proyecta a través del tiempo. Con gran fuerza narrativa, el autor entrelaza tramas y enigmas a modo de muñecas rusas en un inolvidable relato sobre los secretos del corazón y el embrujo de los libros, manteniendo la intriga hasta la última página.ENGLISH DESCRIPTION"Gabriel García Márquez meets Umberto Eco meets Jorge Luis Borges for a sprawling magic show."—The New York Times Book Review. -A New York Times BestsellerBarcelona, 1945: A city slowly heals in the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War, and Daniel, an antiquarian book dealer’s son who mourns the loss of his mother, finds solace in a mysterious book entitled The Shadow of the Wind, by one Julián Carax. But when he sets out to find the author’s other works, he makes a shocking discovery: someone has been systematically destroying every copy of every book Carax has written. In fact, Daniel may have the last of Carax’s books in existence. Soon Daniel’s seemingly innocent quest opens a door into one of Barcelona’s darkest secrets--an epic story of murder, madness, and doomed love.“ Anyone who enjoys novels that are scary, erotic, touching, tragic and thrilling should rush right out to the nearest bookstore and pick up The Shadow of the Wind. Really, you should.”—Michael Dirda, The Washington Post"Wonderous... masterful... The Shadow of the Wind is ultimately a love letter to literature, intended for readers as passionate about storytelling as its young hero." —Entertainment Weekly (Editor's Choice)"One gorgeous read."—Stephen King

Terrenal, mágico y absolutamente encantador, este relato de la vida familiar en el México finisecular se convirtió, con la mezcla acertada de romance doloroso e ingenio agridulce, en un fenómeno de best-seller.La clásica historia de amor se sitúa en el rancho De la Garza, mientras la dueña tiránica Mamá Elena corta cebolla en la mesa de cocina durante sus últimos días de embarazo. Aún dentro del útero de su madre, la futura hija llora tan violentamente que causa un parto prematuro y la pequeña Tita nace entre las especies para preparar sopa de fideos. Este temprano encuentro con la comida pronto se convierte en una forma de vida. Tita se convierte en una chef maestra y, a lo largo de la historia, comparte puntos especiales de sus recetas favoritas con los lectores.La edición en español del best-seller Como agua para chocolate es, con toda razón, un notable éxito. Ahora, en esta edición en pasta blanda, miles de nuevos lectores podrán participar en el suntuoso, romántico y divertido relato de Tita, la extraordinaria cocinera que siempre pone algo extra especial en su salsa.ENGLISH DESCRIPTIONThe bestselling phenomenon and inspiration for the award-winning film.Earthy, magical, and utterly charming, this tale of family life in turn-of-the-century Mexico blends poignant romance and bittersweet wit.This classic love story takes place on the De la Garza ranch, as the tyrannical owner, Mama Elena, chops onions at the kitchen table in her final days of pregnancy. While still in her mother’s womb, her daughter to be weeps so violently she causes an early labor, and little Tita slips out amid the spices and fixings for noodle soup. This early encounter with food soon becomes a way of life, and Tita grows up to be a master chef, using cooking to express herself and sharing recipes with readers along the way.

Harry Potter y la piedra filosofal es el primer volumen de la ya clásica serie de novelas fantásticas de la autora británica J.K. Rowling.«Con las manos temblorosas, Harry le dio la vuelta al sobre y vio un sello de lacre púrpura con un escudo de armas: un león, un águila, un tejón y una serpiente, que rodeaban una gran letra H.»Harry Potter nunca ha oído hablar de Hogwarts hasta que empiezan a caer cartas en el felpudo del número 4 de Privet Drive. Llevan la dirección escrita con tinta verde en un sobre de pergamino amarillento con un sello de lacre púrpura, y sus horripilantes tíos se apresuran a confiscarlas. Más tarde, el día que Harry cumple once años, Rubeus Hagrid, un hombre gigantesco cuyos ojos brillan como escarabajos negros, irrumpe con una noticia extraordinaria: Harry Potter es un mago, y le han concedido una plaza en el Colegio Hogwarts de Magia y Hechicería. ¡Está a punto de comenzar una aventura increíble!ENGLISH DESCRIPTIONHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is the first volume of British author J.K. Rowling’s now classic series of fantasy novels."With trembling hands, Harry turned over the envelope and saw a purple wax seal with a coat of arms: a lion, an eagle, a badger, and a snake, all surrounding a large letter H."Harry Potter has never heard of Hogwarts before, until letters start falling at the doorstep of 4 Privet Drive. The address is written in green ink on a yellowed parchment envelope with a purple wax seal stamped on it, and his repugnant aunt and uncle rush to remove and hide them. Later, on Harry's eleventh birthday, Rubeus Hagrid, a gigantic man whose eyes sparkle like black beetles, shows up with extraordinary news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has been awarded a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin!

García Márquez traza la historia de un amor que no ha sido correspondido por medio siglo. Aunque nunca parece estar propiamente contenido, el amor fluye a través de la novela de mil maneras: alegre, melancólico, enriquecedor, siempre sorprendente.La historia de amor entre Fermina Daza y Florentino Ariza, en el escenario de un pueblecito portuario del Caribe y a lo largo de más de 60 años, podría parecer un melodrama de amantes contrariados que al final vencen por la gracia del tiempo y la fuerza de sus propios sentimientos, ya que García Márquez se complace en utilizar los más clásicos recursos de los folletines tradiciones. Pero este tiempo - por una vez sucesivo, y no circular - este escenario y estos personajes son como una mezcla tropical de plantas y arcilla que la mano del maestro moldea y con las que fantasea a su placer, para al final ir a desembocar en los territorios del mito y la leyenda. Los jugos, olores y sabores del trópico alimentan una prosa alucinatoria que en esta ocasión llega al puerto oscilante del final feliz."Era inevitable: el olor de las almendras amargas le recordaba siempre el destino de los amores contrariados. El doctor Juvenal Urbino lo percibió desde que entró en la casa todavía en penumbras, adonde había acudido de urgencia a ocuparse de un caso que para él había dejado de ser urgente desde hacía muchos años. El refugiado antillano Jeremiah de Saint-Amour, inválido de guerra, fotógrafo de niños y su adversario de ajedrez más compasivo, se había puesto a salvo de los tormentos de la memoria con un sahumerio de cianuro de oro. Encontró el cadáver cubierto con una manta en el catre de campaña donde había dormido siempre, cerca de un taburete con la cubeta que había servido para vaporizar el veneno."La crítica dijo:"La voz garciamarquiana alcanza aquí un nivel en el que resulta a la vez clásica y coloquial, opalescente y pura, capaz de alabar y maldecir, de reír y llorar, de fabular y cantar, de despegar y volar cuando es necesario." (Thomas Pynchon, The New York Times)ENGLISH DESCRIPTIONFrom the Nobel Prize-winning author of One Hundred Years of Solitude comes a masterly evocation of an unrequited passion so strong that it binds two people's lives together for more than half a century.In their youth, Florentino Ariza and Fermina Daza fall passionately in love. When Fermina eventually chooses to marry a wealthy, well-born doctor, Florentino is devastated, but he is a romantic. As he rises in his business career, he whiles away the years in 622 affairs - yet he reserves his heart for Fermina. Her husband dies at last, and Florentino purposefully attends the funeral. Fifty years, nine months, and four days after he first declared his love for Fermina, he does so again.With humorous sagacity and consummate craft, Gabriel García Márquez traces an exceptional half-century of unrequited love. Though it seems never to be conveniently contained, love flows through the novel in many wonderful guises - joyful, melancholy, enriching, and ever surprising.

La primera novela de Isabel Allende, La casa de los espíritus narra la saga de una poderosa familia de terratenientes latinoamericanos.El despótico patriarca Esteban Trueba ha construido con mano de hierro un imperio privado que empieza a tambalearse con el paso del tiempo y un entorno social explosivo. Finalmente, la decadencia personal del patriarca arrastrará a los Trueba a una dolorosa desintegración. Atrapados en unas dramáticas relaciones familiares, los personajes de esta poderosa novela encarnan las tensiones sociales y espirituales de una época que abarca gran parte del siglo XX.Con impecable pulso narrativo y gran lucidez histórica, Isabel Allende ha creado un fresco en el que conviven lo cotidiano con lo maravilloso, el amor con la revolución y los ideales personales con la dura realidad política.La crítica ha dicho:«Un logro único, a la vez testimonio personal y posible alegoría del pasado, el presente y el futuro de América Latina.»The New York Times Book Review«Una crónica fuerte y absorbente de una familia chilena, con detalles opulentos y con un trasfondo místico... Un refinada combinación de escenarios.»Kirkus Review«Hay muy pocos viajes más emocionantes que los realizados en la imaginación de una novelista genial. Esa experiencia está disponible en La Casa de los Espíritus de Isabel Allende...»CosmopolitanENGLISH DESCRIPTION“Spectacular...An absorbing and distinguished work...The House of the Spirits with its all-informing, generous, and humane sensibility, is a unique achievement, both personal witness and possible allegory of the past, present, and future of Latin America.” —The New York Times Book ReviewThe House of the Spirits, the unforgettable first novel that established Isabel Allende as one of the world’s most gifted storytellers, brings to life the triumphs and tragedies of three generations of the Trueba family. The patriarch Esteban is a volatile, proud man whose voracious pursuit of political power is tempered only by his love for his delicate wife Clara, a woman with a mystical connection to the spirit world. When their daughter Blanca embarks on a forbidden love affair in defiance of her implacable father, the result is an unexpected gift to Esteban: his adored granddaughter Alba, a beautiful and strong-willed child who will lead her family and her country into a revolutionary future.One of the most important novels of the twentieth century, The House of the Spirits is an enthralling epic that spans decades and lives, weaving the personal and the political into a universal story of love, magic, and fate.

“Muchos años después, frente al pelotón de fusilamiento, el coronel Aureliano Buendía había de recordar aquella tarde remota en que su padre lo llevó a conocer el hielo”.Con estas palabras empieza una novela ya legendaria en los anales de la literatura universal, una de las aventuras literarias más fascinantes del siglo xx. Millones de ejemplares de Cien años de soledad leídos en todas las lenguas y el Premio Nobel de Literatura coronando una obra que se había abierto paso a “boca a boca” —como gusta decir el escritor— son la más palpable demostración de que la aventura fabulosa de la familia Buendía-Iguarán, con sus milagros, fantasías, obsesiones, tragedias, incestos, adulterios, rebeldías, descubrimientos y condenas, representaba al mismo tiempo el mito y la historia, la tragedia y el amor del mundo entero.ENGLISH DESCRIPTION"One Hundred Years of Solitude is the first piece of literature since the Book of Genesis that should be required reading for the entire human race. . . . Mr. Garcia Marquez has done nothing less than to create in the reader a sense of all that is profound, meaningful, and meaningless in life." —William Kennedy, New York Times Book ReviewOne of the most influential literary works of our time, One Hundred Years of Solitude remains a dazzling and original achievement by the masterful Gabriel Garcia Marquez, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature.One Hundred Years of Solitude tells the story of the rise and fall, birth and death of the mythical town of Macondo through the history of the Buendiá family. Inventive, amusing, magnetic, sad and alive with unforgettable men and women—brimming with truth, compassion, and a lyrical magic that strikes the soul—this novel is a masterpiece in the art of fiction.

Bear is very big, very brown, and very busy. But Little Bear wants to play. With gentle rhymes and humor, award-winning author-illustrator David McPhail creates a cheery and charming bear hug of a story.

Cada domingo, al salir de la iglesia, Jackson y su abuela toman el autobús para regresar a su casa en la calle del Mercado. Pero hoy, Jackson no se siente contento al hacerlo. Hoy se pregunta en voz alta por qué tienen que esperar bajo la lluvia y por qué no tiene un coche como sus amigos. Por qué no tiene un ipad como ellos... Pero la abuela abre los ojos al joven Jackson y le muestra la belleza real en el mundo que les rodea. El espíritu de la bulliciosa ciudad, la música en la vida cotidiana y la magia de sus vecinos. Todas esas cosas que, a menudo, pasamos por alto. Con el conmovedor texto del galardonado Matt de la Peña y las bellas ilustraciones de Christian Robinson, llega una brillante recreación del amor entre una abuela y su nieto. Winner of the 2016 Newbery Medal A 2016 Caldecott Honor Book A 2016 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book A New York Times Bestseller A New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of 2015

George is excited to go to his first baseball game to watch his friend Marco play. While Marco focuses on hitting his first home run, George gets to play scorekeeper. But George doesn't know in which order to hang the numbers. With help from Marco and the girl at the snack stand, George learns about number sequence and a handy trick for putting double digits in order. In the last inning, George agrees to be a pinch runner for an injured Marco. Will he be able to add another number to the scoreboard? This edition features English and Spanish text set in different colors for ease of readability.Includes rules of the game and a crossword puzzle!En esta edición bilingüe español-inglés basada en el programa de televisión Curious George, galardonado con el premio Emmy, acompañen a Jorge el curioso mientras aprende a anotar los puntos en un tablero con una ayudita de sus amigos. Se incluye una lista con datos sobre béisbol y una actividad para anotar puntos.Jorge está entusiasmado porque va a ir a un partido de béisbol por primera vez. Va a ir a ver jugar a Marco, su amigo. Mientras Marco se concentra en hacer su primer jonrón, Jorge hace de tanteador. Pero Jorge no sabe en qué orden tiene que poner los números. Con la ayuda de Marco y de la chica del kiosco, Jorge aprende secuencias de números y un truco muy útil para poner números de dos dígitos en orden. En la última entrada, como Marco está lastimado, Jorge decide correr por él. ¿Podrá agregar más números en el tablero? La presente edición presenta el español y el inglés en colores diferentes para facilitar la lectura.¡Incluye las reglas del juego y un crucigrama!

This high-quality Spanish-language book can be enjoyed by fluent Spanish speakers as well as those learning the language, whether at home or in a classroom. ¿Qué se puede hacer con un niño que trata de hacer todo bien, pero que siempre termina haciendo todo mal? ¡Reírse de sus ocurrencias y nada más! Los lectores quedarán encantados con las chistosísimas bufonadas de Juan Bobo, el famoso héroe del folclor puertorriqueño. En este alegre cuento, Juan sale de su casa a buscar trabajo, primero en una finca y luego en una tienda. Aunque las tareas que debe llevar a cabo son sencillas y sus instrucciones no podrían ser más claras, ¡Juan Bobo siempre halla una forma de cometer errores y justificar su famoso nombre!

La tortuga propone un reto a su amiga liebre: al día siguiente harán una carrera. ¡La liebre acepta el reto!Descubre la fábula de La liebre y la tortuga y haz que tu cuento sea único. ¡Lee y decora cada página con los estampados que encontrarás al final del libro! Y si quieres más, pega otros siguiendo la técnica del scrapbooking.

Al ser la primera mujer latina en ser jueza del Tribunal Supremo de Estados Unidos, Sonia Sotomayor es una inspiración para los jóvenes de todas las partes del mundo en la lucha por lograr sus sueños. Pero ¿qué la inspiró a ella? Para la joven Sonia, la respuesta es: ¡los libros! Eran su espejo, sus mapas, sus amigos y sus maestros. Los libros la ayudaron a conectar con su familia en Nueva York y en Puerto Rico, a aceptar y entender el diagnóstico de su diabetes, a hacer frente a la muerte de su padre, a descubrir los secretos del mundo y a soñar con un futuro en el que todo es posible.En Pasando páginas, Sonia Sotomayor comparte su amor por los libros con una nueva generación de lectores, estimulándolos a leer, a maravillarse y a realizar sus sueños. Acompañada del arte vibrante de Lulu Delacre, la historia de la vida de Sonia Sotomayor muestra a los lectores que el mundo está lleno de promesas y posibilidades; lo único que necesitan es pasar la página.

This high-quality Spanish-language book can be enjoyed by fluent Spanish speakers as well as those learning the language, whether at home or in a classroom.Uno de los libros infantiles más queridos de todos los tiempos.Si un ratoncito hambriento aparece a la puerta de tu casa, quizás quieras darle una galleta. Y si le das una galleta, te pedirá un vaso de leche, y querrá mirarse en el espejo para asegurarse que no tiene un bigote de leche y luego te pedirá un par de tijeras para hacer un recorte de bigote....Este libro es una presenta al ratóncito, la estrella de la serie Si le das... y es uno de los libros favoritos entre los niños. Su texto relajado y rítmico y la historia que nunca termina, lo hacen perfecto para pequeños lectores que disfrutan de una divertida lectura.

“Con Tango son tres” es la historia real de una singular pareja de pingüinos barbijo a los que el cuidador del zoo de Central Park, en Nueva York, Rob Gramzay, les dio la oportunidad -depositando un huevo en su nido- de tener una cría tras observar que incubaban infructuosamente una piedra. Así nació Tango, que fue la primera pingüino en tener dos padres. El primer libro infantil de Justin Richardson y Peter Parnell fue un éxito y, desde su publicación en 2005, ha recibido numerosos premios. Aunque también ha sido censurado por sectores conservadores, contrarios a los nuevos modelos de familia.

This high-quality Spanish-language book can be enjoyed by fluent Spanish speakers as well as those learning the language, whether at home or in a classroom.Esta edición en español acerca de un vendedor ambulante y una banda de monos traviesos se llena de calidez, el humor y la sencillez. Los niños se deleitarán tras los esfuerzos del vendedor ambulante para burlar a los monos en esta edición español, y le pedirán que leer el libro una y otra vez.Un clásico atemporal, por más de cincuenta años, y querido por generaciones de lectores. ¡Ahora en español!Esta edición en español acerca de un vendedor ambulante y una banda de monos traviesos se llena de calidez, el humor y la sencillez. Los niños se deleitarán tras los esfuerzos del vendedor ambulante para burlar a los monos en esta edición español, y le pedirán que leer el libro una y otra vez.Se venden gorras is a timeless classic, in print for over fifty years, and beloved by generations of readers. Now translated into Spanish!This easy-to-read Spanish edition about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys is filled with warmth, humor, and simplicity.Children will delight in following the peddler's efforts to outwit the monkeys in this Spanish edition, and will ask to read the book again and again.

This high-quality Spanish-language book can be enjoyed by fluent Spanish speakers as well as those learning the language, whether at home or in a classroom. Mufaro tiene dos bellas hijas. Nyasha es arnable y considerada, pero Manyara es egoísta y consentida. Cuando el rey decide buscar esposa entre "Las hijas más dignas y bellas del reino," Manyara decide que ella será la elegida. Esta fábula clásica es tambián un viaje fantástico a Zimbabwe, con todo el esplendor y belleza que nos brinda esta antigua tierra.

Un pajarito que va en busca de su mamá es el argumento de esta divertida adaptación del clásico de P. D. Eastman, ahora en un nuevo formato de libro cartón más grande, perfecto para bebés y niños pequeños.A baby bird goes in search of his mother in this hilarious Board Book adaptation of P.D. Eastman's classic story, perfect for babies and toddlers.

Conejo y Tortuga repiten su famosa carrera, esta vez yendo a la escuela. Conejo corre; Tortuga se toma el autobús. ¿Quién ganará?Rabbit and Turtle repeat their famous race--this time on their way to school. Rabbit runs; Turtle takes the bus. Who will win? Includes a note from the translators.

Gael y la red de mentiras es la historia de Gael, un ladrón de guante blanco, que debe robar un famoso cuadro de una de las galerías más importantes de España. Nuestro protagonista se ve envuelto en una trama en la que se mezclan el misterio, las mentiras, personajes buenos y malos, escenas de acción y divertidos diálogos. Gracias a las imágenes y al uso de un lenguaje sencillo, podrás seguir esta emocionante historia hasta el final y disfrutar de la lectura en español. Porque si te diviertes, aprendes. Además, podrás acercarte a la lengua que se oye en la calle, llena de expresiones coloquiales e incluso algunas vulgares. Para facilitar la lectura, se incluyen notas a pie de página, un glosario monolingu?e y uno en tres idiomas (inglés, francés y alemán) al final del libro. Además, te proponemos una gran cantidad de actividades para guiar la lectura, ampliar tu vocabulario o profundizar en los aspectos culturales presentes en la obra.

Llegan las aventuras de Enola Holmes, la hemana pequeña del célebre detective Sherlock Holmes.Londres, 1889. La hermana pequeña del célebre Sherlock Holmes, Enola Holmes, ha decidido vivir sola a raíz de la repentina desaparición de su madre.Tras escapar de la vigilancia de sus hermanos, y al amparo de una identidad falsa, monta un gabinete como «especialista en investigar todo tipo de desapariciones». Para su sorpresa, su primer cliente es el mismísimo doctor Watson, que anda buscándola a ella pero por suerte no la reconoce.Enola no puede ayudar a Watson, pero se interesa por otro caso que él le menciona: la desaparición, en los peligrosos bajos fondos londinenses, de la hija de un barón, Lady Cecily Alistair, una adolescente nada convencional...ENGLISH DESCRIPTIONSherlock Holmes' strong willed and equally brilliant younger sister takes center stage in these graphic novel adaptations of Nancy Springer's bestselling mystery series.Hiding from Sherlock and her other brother, Mycroft, who want to place her in a boarding school following their mother's disappearance, Enola has reinvented herself as Ivy Meshle, secretary to the fictitious Dr. Ragostin, specialist in finding missing persons. Her new client? None other than Sherlock's friend, Dr. John Watson! His mission: to employ Dr. Ragostin to find the missing Enola! She decides to take the case, only so she can keep tabs on Sherlock's every move to locate her.Yet Ivy Meshle is just one of Enola's disguises. In her search for a missing teenager, the Lady Cecily Alistair, she alternately poses as Lady Ragostin, wife of her non-existent employer, and as "Sister," the kindly nun who braves the dangerous nighttime alleys to bring comfort to the homeless. All the time she and Sherlock play a game of cat and mouse.This beautifully drawn graphic novel adaptation also includes a portfolio of pages from Enola's secret notebook.

Vivos se los llevaron: Buscando a los 43 de AyotzinapaEn un crimen que estremeció el mundo, la policía Mexicana secuestró 43 estudiantes de la escuela normal Ayotzinapa. No hay ningún rastro de ellos.Esta novela gráfica ilustra este momento cruel en la historia actual de México con testimonios de los jóvenes que esquivaron las balas, los padres y madres que buscan sus hijos, y las periodistas valientes que documentan el caso.Esta desaparición masiva reveló las fallas de la supuesta “guerra contra el narco” la lucha en defensa de la educación publica y cómo miles de personas en el mundo se unieron al lema, Vivos se los llevaron, Vivos los queremos.ENGLISH DESCRIPTIONTaken Alive: The Search for the 43 Ayotzinapa StudentsIn a crime that stunned the world, Mexican police kidnapped 43 student teachers from the Ayotzinapa college. There is still no trace of them.This graphic novel illustrates this cruel moment in Mexican history through first person testimonies by the young men who dodged bullets, the parents who tirelessly search for their missing children and the brave journalists who report on the case.Ayotzinapa is an open wound where reality surpasses fiction. This mass disappearance revealed the failures of the "war on drugs" and the ongoing battle for public education while inspiring thousands of people across the globe to demand that the students who were TAKEN ALIVE, be brought home, ALIVE.

La novela gráfica de Una arruga en el tiempo, un clásico de la literatura fantástica, una obra de culto que ha inspirado películas como Interestellar y series como Lost. Una de las obras clave para entender el juego entre realidad, física cuántica y filosofía.Una joya de la ciencia ficción.Una noche de tormenta, Meg, su madre y su hermano pequeño -que es un prodigio de las matemáticas- están sentados a la mesa cuando una extraña anciana llama a la puerta. Dice que ha llegado arrastrada por el viento a través de un teseracto. Una arruga en el tiempo.¿Arrastrada por el viento? ¿Una arruga?¿Acaso puede doblegarse la realidad que conocemos?ENGLISH DESCRIPTIONA graphic novel adaptation of Madeleine L'Engle's ground-breaking science fiction and fantasy classic, now a major motion picture.“Know somebody who hasn't met Mrs Whatsit, Mrs Who or Mrs Which? Larson's colorful panels bring Madeleine L'Engle's brilliant time-travel favorite to life in an exciting new way. This is page-turning eye candy of the highest order.” ―James PattersonThe world already knows Meg and Charles Wallace Murry, Calvin O'Keefe, and the three Mrs―Who, Whatsit, and Which―the memorable and wonderful characters who fight off a dark force and save our universe in the Newbery Award–winning classic A Wrinkle in Time.But in 50 years of publication, the book has never been illustrated. In the graphic novel, Hope Larson takes the classic story to a new level with her vividly imagined interpretations of tessering and favorite characters, like the Happy Medium and Aunt Beast. Perfect for delighting old fans and winning over new ones, this graphic novel adaptation is a must-read.A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle is now a major motion picture from Disney, directed by Ava DuVernay, starring Storm Reid, Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling.

LA LITERATURA INFANTIL DE GLORIA FUERTES EN UNA EDICIÓN PARA TODA LA VIDA Una defensa de la infancia y de los sueños por encima de todas las cosas. 400 páginas de poemas y cuentos , todos los grandes clásicos gloristas: «El hada acaramelada.» «La oca loca.» «El Dragón Tragón.» «La pata mete la pata.» «Donosito, el oso osado.» «Piopío Lope (el pollito miope).» «Cangura para todo.» «La tortuga presumida.» «Coleta la poeta.» Y muchos más... Esta edición única profusamente ilustrada por Marta Altés, nuestra ilustradora de mayor proyección internacional, incluye: - Un prologuillo escrito por Gloria Fuertes a mediados de los 80 para una antología que jamás se publicó. - Cartas de las niñas y niños que Gloria recibió a lo largo de los años en su buzón. - Una carta abierta a todos los maestros firmada por la poeta. - Una selección de algunos de los poemas escritos por las niñas y niños que participaron en el Premio de Poesía Infantil Gloria Fuertes a lo largo de todas sus ediciones. - Fotografías personales de la autora junto a sus fans más pequeños. - Historias y episodios de la vida de Gloria Fuertes narrados especialmente para los niños, y un consultorio, «Pregúntale a Gloria», para que conozcan la vida y la filosofía de la autora de su propia voz.

Have you ever wanted to learn Spanish and have fun at the same time?Most of the time, teaching books are boring. They always have the same kind of format: Two (sometimes more) people talking about where the library is, or where to find Juan.That’s boring, and to be honest, it’s not a great way to learn the language (not to mention that they don’t always talk about things that you might encounter in your daily life, for example, a judgmental ghost, being the last man on Earth, or maybe find that the love of your life has been stolen). But in this book, I will give you 20 short stories that will range from science fiction to romance, everything in between and sometimes even more. These stories will give you an entire picture of the Spanish language, and how to appreciate the subtlety of the language.The Spanish language is rich, full of small differences between the different countries. Things that might be one way in Argentina might be different in Spain or Mexico. But don’t worry, with this book, you will have a firm grasp on the language, and you will be able to understand and have a conversation with any Spanish speaker.After each story, there will be a questionnaire section where you will answer questions about the stories in Spanish. I really suggest to grab a blank page, and write down the answers, or the small assignments that you will be given (don’t worry, they won’t be long!). Remember to write them in Spanish, so you can practice and use the language. Also, in this section, you will find grammar and fun facts not just from the stories themselves, but from the inspirations behind them, and facts about living in a Spanish country. I hope you like them.All these stories are written from my heart, and I deeply hope that you will find them funny, mysterious, romantic, or at least entertaining. That’s my goal as a writer, and I hope you enjoy your time reading (and learning!)Get your copy now!

Have you ever wanted to learn Spanish and have fun at the same time?Most of the time, teaching books are boring. They always have the same kind of format: Two (sometimes more) people talking about where the library is, or where to find Juan.That's boring, and to be honest, it's not a great way to learn the language (not to mention that they don't always talk about things that you might encounter in your daily life, for example, a judgmental ghost, being the last man on Earth, or maybe find that the love of your life has been stolen).But in this book, I will give you 20 short stories that will range from science fiction to romance, everything in between and sometimes even more. These stories will give you an entire picture of the Spanish language, and how to appreciate the subtlety of the language.The Spanish language is rich, full of small differences between the different countries. Things that might be one way in Argentina might be different in Spain or Mexico. But don't worry, with this book, you will have a firm grasp on the language, and you will be able to understand and have a conversation with any Spanish speaker.After each story, there will be a questionnaire section where you will answer questions about the stories in Spanish. I really suggest to grab a blank page, and write down the answers, or the small assignments that you will be given (don't worry, they won't be long!). Remember to write them in Spanish, so you can practice and use the language. Also, in this section, you will find grammar and fun facts not just from the stories themselves, but from the inspirations behind them, and facts about living in a Spanish country. I hope you like them.All these stories are written from my heart, and I deeply hope that you will find them funny, mysterious, romantic, or at least entertaining.That's my goal as a writer, and I hope you enjoy your time reading (and learning!)Get your copy now!

Start Reading in Spanish Immediately and Build Your Language Skills in No Time!Whether you’re a brand-new beginner or an advanced-beginning learner, the new editions of these popular titles enable you to dive into the language with engaging readings that progress in difficulty to match your growing reading skills. This process will allow you to rapidly build comprehension and confidence as you enjoy the stories and complete the post-reading exercises.EASY SPANISH READER is divided into three parts:Part I describes the adventures of two high-school seniors involved in their Spanish club. As you read about their experiences, you’ll discover the nuances of language and culture right along with the students.Part II describes episodes in the colorful history of Mexico, from the Conquistadors to the present, including vivid depictions of Cortés’s encounters with the Aztecs.Part III is comprised of an abridged adaptation of the classic story “Lazarillo de Tormes,” which allows you to practice your grammar and vocabulary skills on a great work of Spanish literature.The bonus app that accompanies this book provides:FLASHCARDS to aid memorization of all vocabulary termsAUDIO recordings of numerous reading passagesRECORD-YOURSELF feature to improve your pronunciationAUTO-FILL GLOSSARY for quick reference

Ariel Juvenil recoge las obras más importantes e influyentes de la literatura universal en una versión adaptada con ilustraciones tipo cómic. Don Quijote de la Mancha es parte de esta gran colección.El personaje de esta obra es maravilloso: loco, idealista y valiente. Don Quijote, fuera de tiempo, trata de revivir en su persona los ideales caballerescos de épocas antiguas, pasando mil y un sinsabores junto a su escudero, Sancho Panza, y su caballo Rocinante. Las aventuras de don Quijote, a veces cómicas, a veces trágicas, lo llevarán a recorrer casi toda España y a conocer a diversos personajes, ricos en historias y anécdotas. Y tanta es la fama de este noble hidalgo que su historia ha sido traducida a varios idiomas y se ha erigido como la obra más importante de la lengua castellana.