Rubén Darío

Poetic text recounts the childhood of the noted Spanish poet, including his love for the nature and folklore of his native Andalusia, his introduction to music and literature at home, and his health problems.

"Eran diez los mariachis. Ahora solo quedan nueve. Ay, caramba, ¿qué pasó? ¡La guitarra se rompió! Cuenta hacia atrás con esta simpática banda de diez mariachis."--P. [4] of cover.

Is conversational Spanish turning a little too tricky for you? Do you have no idea on how to order a meal or book a room at a hotel? If your answer to any of the previous questions was ‘Yes’, then this book is for you! If there’s even been something tougher than learning the grammar rules of a new language, it’s finding the way to speak with other people in that tongue. Any student knows this – we can try our best at practicing, but you always want to avoid making embarrassing mistakes or not getting your message through correctly. ‘How do I get out of this situation?’ many...

The fascinating and glamorous world of fashion intrigues kids and adults alike. Young readers will learn how their favorite designers relied on hard work and talent to become the superstars they are today.

La decisión de narrar el pasado se impuso después de vencer la duda de si el esfuerzo merecería la pena. La superé al darme cuenta de que muchas personas valoran la recuperación de la memoria reciente, pues la aceleración del tiempo hace que hechos relativamente próximos parezcan lejanos. Siento que la vida pasa deprisa y quiero que la memoria de las ilusiones y de los esfuerzos de mi generación no desaparezca a medida que la jubilación nos vaya separando de los más jóvenes. Al narrar el pasado intento vencer al olvido, para que las cosas que he visto «no se pierdan como lágrimas ...