Vicente Blasco Ibañez

Estos Sueños de ficción son fruto de las lecturas del autor, quien no duda en rendir homenaje a la literatura que le ha permitido formarse como escritor, aspirando a construir un caudal narrativo y un arte poético propios. A excepción del primero de los cuentos, «El árbol de la vida», que es inédito, todos formaron parte de algunos libros anteriores de autoría personal o colectiva. En su momento fueron agrupados bajo el apelativo Trampantojos, un verdadero juego de espejos literarios en el que, moviéndose en un universo entre cervantino y borgiano, los relatos insertan manuscritos...

Impartial, modern, and friendly, this book introduces readers to the civilization and culture of Latin America-- from the most obscure beginnings to the present--and at the same time provides them with opportunities to improve their listening, speaking and writing skills. Comprehensive and chronological in approach, it offers well-researched coverage that goes beyond historical facts to include aspects of modern interest, sociology, economy, politics, philosophy, literature, arts, and communication. It covers the traditions in all of Spanish America--"Mesoamerica" and the Caribbean, as well...

Broadens vocabulary base. Adds even more grammar skills. Enriches conversational abilities. The Fastest Way to Learn a Language, Guaranteed! Easy to use while driving, walking, working around the home. Available in three levels -- beginning through advanced. Recorded by professional native speakers. Unique format allows for recall and repetition. Includes Listening Guide(s) with recorded text and grammar notes. Focus is on communication!

This is an intermediate/advanced level textbook directed toward students who are interested in learning the necessary medical terminology and cultural sensitivity to successfully care for the U.S. Spanish-speaking community in medical contexts. This textbook is divided into 13 chapters that include medical vocabulary, dialogues between medical professionals and patients, case studies, readings on health issues that affect the Latino community, readings to deepen students’ cultural competence while working with Latino patients, and interactive and realistic activities to provide students the ...