Author : Helen Wattley Ames
Publisher :
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 45,71 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 9781473652545
Investigates the Spanish people and culture, and examines how Spaniards and Americans can interact with each other successfully.
Author : William D. Phillips, Jr
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 46,16 MB
Release : 2010-07
Category : History
ISBN : 0521607213
Engaging history of the rich cultural, social and political life of Spain from prehistoric times to the present.
Author : Judy Hochberg
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 42,37 MB
Release : 2016-10-20
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1474227929
¿Por qué? 101 Questions about Spanish is for anyone who wants to understand how Spanish really works. Standard textbooks and grammars describe the "what" of Spanish - its vocabulary, grammar, spelling, and pronunciation - but ¿Por qué? explains the "why". Judy Hochberg draws on linguistic principles, Hispanic culture, and language history to answer questions such as: Why are so many Spanish verbs irregular? - Why does Spanish have different ways to say "you"? - Why is h silent? - Why doesn't Spanish use apostrophes? - Why does Castilian Spanish have the th sound? Packed with information, guidance, and links to further research, ¿Por qué? is an accessible study guide that is suitable for Spanish students, instructors, native speakers, and the general reader. It is a valuable supplementary text for serious students of Spanish at all levels, from beginning to advanced. ¿Por qué? also covers topics usually left to specialized books, including the evolution of Spanish, how children and adults learn Spanish, and the status of languages that co-exist with Spanish, from Catalan to Spanish sign language to the indigenous languages of Latin America.
Author : Miguel A. Centeno
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 485 pages
File Size : 16,93 MB
Release : 2013-03-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1107311306
The growth of institutional capacity in the developing world has become a central theme in twenty-first-century social science. Many studies have shown that public institutions are an important determinant of long-run rates of economic growth. This book argues that to understand the difficulties and pitfalls of state building in the contemporary world, it is necessary to analyze previous efforts to create institutional capacity in conflictive contexts. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the process of state and nation building in Latin America and Spain from independence to the 1930s. The book examines how Latin American countries and Spain tried to build modern and efficient state institutions for more than a century - without much success. The Spanish and Latin American experience of the nineteenth century was arguably the first regional stage on which the organizational and political dilemmas that still haunt states were faced. This book provides an unprecedented perspective on the development and contemporary outcome of those state and nation-building projects.
Author : Woopsnotes Publishing
Publisher :
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 34,38 MB
Release : 2020-01-07
Category :
ISBN : 9781657085305
Thoughts, Ideas, Reminders, Lists to do, Planning, Funny Bride-to-Be or Engagement Gift
Author : Richard A. Fletcher
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 32,10 MB
Release : 2006-05-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520248403
A good introductory picture of the Islamic presence in Spain, from the year 711 until the modern era.
Author : María Maseda Varela
Publisher :
Page : 79 pages
File Size : 47,26 MB
Release : 2019
Category :
ISBN :
Author : José Andrés
Publisher : Clarkson Potter
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 45,71 MB
Release : 2012-07-24
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 0770434223
Americans have fallen in love with Spanish food in recent years, and no one has done more to play matchmaker than the award-winning chef José Andrés. In this irresistible companion volume to his public television show Made in Spain, José reminds us—in the most alluring and delicious way—that the food of his native Spain is as varied and inventive as any of the world’s great cuisines. To prove it, José takes us on a flavorful tour of his beloved homeland, from Andalucía to Aragón. Along the way, he shares recipes that reflect not just local traditions but also the heart and soul of Spain’s distinctive cooking. In the Basque Country, we discover great fish dishes and the haute cuisine of some of the finest restaurants in the world. In Cantabria, famous for its dairy products, we find wonderful artisanal cheeses. In Valencia, we learn why the secret to unforgettable paella is all in the rice. And in Castilla La Mancha, José shows us the land of the great Don Quixote, where a magical flower produces precious saffron. The dishes of Made in Spain show the diversity of Spanish cooking today as it is prepared in homes and restaurants from north to south—from casual soups and sandwiches to soul-warming dishes of long-simmered beans and artfully composed salads. Many dishes showcase the fine Spanish products that are now widely available across America. Many more are prepared with the regular ingredients available in any good supermarket. With more than one hundred simple, straightforward recipes that beautifully capture the flavors and essence of Spanish cooking, Made in Spain is an indispensable addition to any cookbook collection.
Author : Helen Wattley-Ames
Publisher : Nicholas Brealey
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 28,40 MB
Release : 1999-03-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1931930813
Now in an updated second edition Seven years after the publication of the first edition, Spain is still different, but it is changing, too - modernizing rapidly and participating as an active member of the European Union. While thoroughly updating her original work, Helen Wattley-Ames has maintained her focus in describing the uniqueness of both the Spanish people and their culture and on examining what effect the differences have on the way the Spaniards and Americans relate to and interact with each other. She looks at how Spain has evolved from a travel destination, as source of "sun and cheap wine," to a dynamic modern society. She depicts a people proud of their accomplishments, yet working hard to maintain valued traditions in the face of increased buying power and more European and American influence. The author begins by looking into Spain's past and at critical dimensions of present day American-Spanish relations. She then explores certain aspects of culture important in cross-cultural interactions: society and the individual; relationships; language and communication; work and play. She ends each chapter with an "encounter" - a critical incident that illuminates a situation which may cause misunderstanding, embarrassment or conflict. With extensively updated and revised sections on women (in the workplace in particular), and new sections on minorities and immigrants, and ethics and corruption, the new edition of Spain is Different will be welcomed by anyone looking for clear guidance on how to be most effective in the encounter with the people and culture of Spain.
Author : Eugenia Afinoguénova
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 48,66 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780739124017
"Spain Is (Still) Different introduces readers to issues concerning the cultural function of tourism in Spain. An international team of scholars addresses both theoretical perspectives on the study of tourism in Spain and specific cases of the cultural impact of travel and tourism on Spanish culture in the late eighteenth to early twenty-first centuries.
