El Colibrí

These eleven tales are by four outstanding nineteenth-century authors whose work brought new life to Spanish literature. This dual-language edition features an informative introduction and ample footnotes, making it not only a pleasure to read but also a valuable learning and teaching aid.

After years of living with uncertainty, first with his mother and then in foster care, J.P.'s life is finally becoming more predictable, routine and even comfortable. Now that he is living with his father, his stepmother and his two half-sisters, J.P. finally has the opportunity to learn more about himself. As a fan of professional wrestling that he views on TV, he decides to pursue that sport at his new school. What he is not nearly as keen on is the idea of studying, mostly because it's hard for him. Nevertheless, he resolves to do well enough to ensure eligibility for participation on the...

Hemos definido e identificado las lenguas usko-mediterráneas. Las lenguas vivas actuales pertenecientes al grupo son el vasco, las caucásicas (checheno, armenio, georgiano, etc) y el bereber, muy modificado por la influencia árabe. Existen, además, lenguas muertas del mismo grupo: el etrusco, el ibérico-tartésico, el guanche, el lineal A cretense, el egipcio antiguo-jeroglífico, y otras de Oriente Próximo (hitita, eblita, elamita y sumerio). El idioma etrusco, como su cultura, fue base del latín y la cultura romana. Las palabras presuntamente de origen latino que se encuentran en...

This all-new Spanish language dictionary is designed for use at the high school level, with comprehensive definitions and an advanced grammar supplement. The Larousse Diccionario Escolar Plus Secundaria features more than 30,000 words and 75,000 definitions, conjugation tables for 72 verbs, and a 16-page, full-color science encyclopedia supplement. Printed in an easy-to-read two-color format, this is the perfect reference for the advanced Spanish speaker.