¡Qué chévere!: Grammar and Vocabulary


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¡Qué chévere! is an engaging program that develops students' communication skills by providing ample speaking and writing practice in contextualized situations, working with partners and in groups.




Crimen en Barcelona


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"Felipe Amador is the CEO of Alaires Airlines and the richest man in Barcelona. One night he's found dead in his office. Nobody knows how he died, but many think it could have been a crime. Two private detectives are hired by his son to find out everything about the case."--Page 4 of cover.




Spanish Novels


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Looking for Spanish Novels? I know how tough it is to find good readings to learn a new language. You don't usually have a large vocabulary or are able to read long and complex sentences. You'd like to go right to the fun stuff, but maybe it's too hard for you now. A typical Spanish reader isn't interesting or just plain boring. But this book is not like that. Learning with Spanish Novels is easy and straightforward. Forget about difficult long texts with English-translations. This book for Spanish learners is not like that. It will take you to the next level in less time. That means less effort and struggling towards your way to fluency in Spanish. Improving your Spanish can be lots of fun. A Spanish Book for Intermediates (B1) Both Fun & Easy La última cena is the book number 15 of the Spanish Novels Series. This Intermediate Spanish Reader is packed with useful expressions you need in everyday situations: greetings, asking questions, talking to friends, etc. Anyone who has an intermediate command of the Spanish language can take advantage of this book. You need to know conditionals, gerund, pluperfect and simple past tenses. Besides, in this book you will find longer and more complex sentences. A drama set in a luxury restaurant in Punta del Este, Uruguay. Celia is a despotic boss who treats badly all his employees. Nobody dares to answer back to her. Two of his employees will endure anything until the last supper given in the restaurant, before their boss leaves. This Spanish Book for Intermediates will show you the most used grammar structures in different situations. As the difficulty level is just right you will learn and enjoy it at the same time. This Intermediate Spanish book will definitely help you work your way up toward more advanced readings. Why Spanish Novels Short sentences Short chapters Easy vocabulary Simple grammar Everyday dialogues An Intermediate (B1) Spanish Reader in SIMPLE Spanish. From the First Chapter: Savoir es el restaurant más exclusivo en Punta del Este. Los amantes de la buena cocina dicen que es el mejor restaurant en todo Uruguay. También es uno de los más caros. Una cena en Savoir está entre 200 y 300 USD, sin contar la bebida. Pero para los que van a comer allí eso no es mucho dinero. La mayoría son políticos, artistas u otras personas famosas. Apenas llegan al restaurant los recibe el maître. Luego, Celia les da la bienvenida y se queda conversando con ellos. Celia es la dueña de Savoir. A ella le gusta decir que es la dueña y la chef del restaurant. Pero la verdad es que el verdadero chef es uno de los cocineros. Celia ni siquiera diseñó el menú y la carta del restaurant. Aunque eso nadie lo sabe. Hoy es sábado por la noche y el restaurant está repleto de gente. Todo el Jet set de Argentina y Uruguay está presente. Celia saluda a todas las personas que van entrando, una por una. Recibirlos en su restaurant la hace sentirse una más del grupo. Cuando está entre ellos se siente famosa y poderosa. Do you really want to learn Easy Everyday Spanish? Scroll up and click the BUY button!




The Savage Anomaly


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In this essential rereading of Spinoza's (1632-1677) philosophical and political writings, Negri positions this thinker within the historical context of the development of the modern state and its attendant political economy. Through a close examination of Spinoza, Negri reveals turn as unique among his contemporaries for his nondialectical approach to social organization in a bourgeois age.




When the River Ran Wild!


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In this remarkable personal memoir and tribal history, we learn about Aguilar's people, the Kiksht-speaking Eastern Chinookans, who lived and worked for centuries connected to the rhythms and resources of the great fishing grounds of the Columbia River at Five Mile Rapids.




Friedrich


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"Superb, sensitive, honest and compelling . . . a simple but terrifying tale of the destruction of a single Jewish family."--The New York Times Winner of the Mildred L. Batchelder Award His best friend thought Friedrich was lucky. His family had a good home and enough money, and in Germany in the early 1930s, many were unemployed. But when Hitler came to power, things began to change. Friedrich was expelled from school, and then his mother died and his father was deported. For Friedrich was Jewish.







Modern Spanish Grammar


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Modern Spanish Grammar: A Practical Guide is an innovative reference guide to Spanish, combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume.The Grammar is divided into two parts. The shorter section covers traditional grammatical categories such as word order, nouns, verbs and adjectives. The larger section is carefully organized around language functions and notions such as: giving and seeking information putting actions into context * expressing likes, dislikes and preferences comparing objects and actions.All grammar points and functions are richly illustrated and information is provided on register and relevant cultural background. Written by experienced teachers and academics, the Grammar has a strong emphasis on contemporary usage. Particular attention is paid to indexing and cross-referencing across the two sections. This is the ideal reference grammar for learners of Spanish at all levels, from elementary to advanced. It will prove invaluable to those with little experience of formal grammar, as no prior knowledge of grammatical terminology is assumed and a glossary of terms is provided. The book will also be useful to teachers seeking back-up to functional syllabuses, and to designers of Spanish courses.




What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy. Second Edition


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Cognitive Development in a Digital Age James Paul Gee begins his classic book with "I want to talk about video games–yes, even violent video games–and say some positive things about them." With this simple but explosive statement, one of America's most well-respected educators looks seriously at the good that can come from playing video games. This revised edition expands beyond mere gaming, introducing readers to fresh perspectives based on games like World of Warcraft and Half-Life 2. It delves deeper into cognitive development, discussing how video games can shape our understanding of the world. An undisputed must-read for those interested in the intersection of education, technology, and pop culture, What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy challenges traditional norms, examines the educational potential of video games, and opens up a discussion on the far-reaching impacts of this ubiquitous aspect of modern life.




Easy Japanese Step-by-Step Third Edition


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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Build your knowledge of Japanese one step at a time! Learning how to speak Japanese is easy with this accessible guide. Using a clear, step-by-step approach, Easy Japanese: Step-by-Step teaches you how to construct simple as well as complex Japanese sentences. This updated edition includes audio recordings, available online and via app, that provide you with helpful pronunciation guidance. In addition to the recordings, an array of innovative features such as flow charts and flashcards make this method the easiest, most efficient way for you to learn to speak and read formal Japanese—the Japanese spoken by educated adults both socially and professionally. Easy Japanese Step-by-Step features: •New: extensive audio recordings and flashcards, available via the McGraw-Hill Language Lab app •A building-block approach based on five sentence patterns •Flow charts to simplify verb conjugations and derivations •Kanji and kana characters vertically aligned with romaji accent symbols •Key points compared with English to make understanding concepts easier