101 Spanish Riddles


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Riddles are an essential component of Hispanic humor and folklore. 101 Spanish Riddles presents a fun and entertaining way to expand your knowledge of both Spanish language and culture. Some riddles rhyme, some play on words, some require lateral thinking, and some provide the answer in the question. Organized into ten thematic sections, each riddle is accompanied by a humorous illustration, an English translation, and the answer. In many cases, a dialogue or narrative presents the key vocabulary in a contemporary everyday context, for which translations are included at the back of the book.




Hispanic Riddles from Panama


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Unriddling the Exeter Riddles


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The vibrant and enigmatic Exeter Riddles (ca. 960–980) are among the most compelling texts in the field of medieval studies, in part because they lack textually supplied solutions. Indeed, these ninety-five Old English riddles have become so popular that they have even been featured on posters for the London Underground and have inspired a sculpture in downtown Exeter. Modern scholars have responded enthusiastically to the challenge of solving the Riddles, but have generally examined them individually. Few have considered the collection as a whole or in a broader context. In this book, Patrick Murphy takes an innovative approach, arguing that in order to understand the Riddles more fully, we must step back from the individual puzzles and consider the group in light of the textual and oral traditions from which they emerged. He offers fresh insights into the nature of the Exeter Riddles’ complexity, their intellectual foundations, and their lively use of metaphor.




The Holme Riddles


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Raising Nuestros Ninos


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Our Children is the first book published in English -- or Spanish -- to address the specific needs of Latino parents. A complete, hands-on guide for caregivers of children from birth through preadolescence, it provides practical information and helpful advice on: -- History, Traditions, and Culture: Our Children helps Hispanic parents explore their rich history, and colorful traditions, and unique culture, and shows them how to use Latino culture and values to enrich their children's growth and development as well as enhance their pride and self-esteem.-- Cognitive Concerns and Social Customs and Skills: Our Children covers topics from using traditional Hispanic games and songs in teaching basic skills to preparing bilingual and monolingual children for school.-- Marriage, Family, and Community: Particularly for working parents who must negotiate new roles and responsibilities, here are words of wisdom on how to strengthen and maintain these foundations. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.