The Reinvention of Mexico in Contemporary Spanish Travel Writing


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The long history of transatlantic movement in the Spanish-speaking world has had a significant impact on present-day concepts of Mexico and the implications of representing Mexico and Latin America more generally in Spain, Europe, and throughout the world. In addition to analyzing texts that have received little to no critical attention, this book examines the connections between contemporary travel, including the local dynamics of encounters and the global circulation of information, and the significant influence of the history of exchange between Spain and Mexico in the construction of existing ideas of place. To frame the analysis of contemporary travel writing, author Jane Hanley examines key moments in the history of Mexican-Spanish relations, including the origins of narratives regarding Spaniards' sense of Mexico's similarity to and difference from Spain. This history underpins the discussion of the role of Spanish travelers in their encounters with Mexican peoples and places and their reflection on their own role as communicators of cultural meaning and participants in the tourist economy with its impact—both negative and positive—on places.




Spanish Phrase Book


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Spain


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What's it like to be there? "Travellers' Tales" gives the best possible answer through the true stories of other travelers. Journey into Spain with some of the world's best writers, and discover a country of heightened senses, bougainvillea blossoming in crimson and orange, and air pungent with sizzling olive oil. A sensuous journey into a land of mystery and beauty.




Ghosts of Spain


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An eloquent odyssey through Spain's dark history journeys into the heart of the Spanish Civil War to examine the causes and consequences of a painful recent past, as well as its repercussions in terms of the discovery of mass graves containing victims of Franco's death squads and the lives of modern-day Spaniards. Reprint.




Traveler's Spanish Dictionary


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For businesspeople, students, travelers-- perfect for anyone who wants to quickly find a word, its pronunciation and use. This "pocket pal" can be used equally well by beginners or by those who already have a good working knowledge of the language. Over 11,000 entries (5000+ Spanish/English, 5000+ English/Spanish). Pronunciation accompanies Spanish words on both sides, along with helpful usage information. Pronunciation Guide explains the sounds of Spanish, how to produce and combine them-- takes the mystery out of developing a good accent! Concise Spanish Grammar for a quick overview or specific explanations; sections include nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, sentence formation, etc., plus verb tables for instant look-ups. Phrases for Use Abroad gives you the right thing to say (and how to pronounce it) in a number of everyday situations. Menu Reader, complete with pronunciation, ensures you'll never be surprised by what you order!




Basic Spanish for Orientation and Mobility


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Professionals providing services to people who are visually impaired work with individuals from broadly diverse ethnic, religious, and cultural groups. Many speak languages other than English. Basic Spanish for Orientation and Mobility is a new user-friendly, valuable tool for communicating O&M instruction to students who primarily speak Spanish. This handy and comprehensive manual provides O&M lessons broken down step-by-step and displayed side-by-side in English and Spanish. It also includes phrases and O&M terminology needed to convey instruction, and easy-to-read vocabulary lists




Spanish Phrase Book


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Essential Phrases to Build Your Confidence in Speaking Spanish Get all the essential Spanish words and expressions you need to travel in a Spanish-speaking destination. 1,000+ Spanish words and expressions translated into English. Perfect for travelers and Spanish-learners alike. Comes with an easy phonetic pronunciation guide. Audio tracks included for listening and pronunciation practice (audio download) Sorted into Themes for Easy Formatting and Navigation From basic phrases to problems you may encounter while traveling, say the right things at the moments you need them the most. Formatted for easy navigation, the phrases are sorted into different categories and the clickable table of contents makes it easy for you to browse and locate topics quickly. Simple Phonetics for Easy Pronunciation Each phrase or sentence comes with simple phonetics to help you quickly pronounce words and phrases like native speakers do. Audio for Pronunciation and Listening Practice Aside from the useful pronunciation guide, you will also get free audio tracks to help you pronounce Spanish sounds properly. Follow along with the Spanish narration and give your listening skills a quick boost, too! Perfect for Travelers and Learners Alike Whether you are: A complete beginner who wants to give your Spanish an instant boost Someone who learned Spanish before and wants to reactivate it A traveler who wants to navigate through a Spanish-speaking destination with the help of a good phrasebook ...this book is for you. Technical Details: 1,000+ useful Spanish words and expressions with English translations and pronunciation guide Audio files Ready to travel or kick-start your Spanish lessons? Download your copy now!




How to Travel without Seeing: Dispatches from the New Latin America


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A kaleidoscopic, fast-paced tour of Latin America from one of the Spanish-speaking world’s most outstanding writers. Lamenting not having more time to get to know each of the nineteen countries he visits after winning the prestigious Premio Alfaguara, Andrés Neuman begins to suspect that world travel consists mostly of “not seeing.” But then he realizes that the fleeting nature of his trip provides him with a unique opportunity: touring and comparing every country of Latin America in a single stroke. Neuman writes on the move, generating a kinetic work that is at once puckish and poetic, aphoristic and brimming with curiosity. Even so-called non-places—airports, hotels, taxis—are turned into powerful symbols full of meaning. A dual Argentine-Spanish citizen, he incisively explores cultural identity and nationality, immigration and globalization, history and language, and turbulent current events. Above all, Neuman investigates the artistic lifeblood of Latin America, tackling with gusto not only literary heavyweights such as Bolaño, Vargas Llosa, Lorca, and Galeano, but also an emerging generation of authors and filmmakers whose impact is now making ripples worldwide. Eye-opening and charmingly offbeat, How to Travel without Seeing: Dispatches from the New Latin America is essential reading for anyone interested in the past, present, and future of the Americas.




Spanish at a Glance


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Two books in one! Phrase book: over 1,500 expressions for every travel situation. Dictionary: bilingual guide to over 2,000 key words. Includes: emergency phrases, dialogues, pronunciations, color maps, travel tips, food and shopping guides.