"Vocabulario en que se contienen los nombres de los lugares y reinos de España" de Hernando Colón

El volumen reúne buena parte de los estudios que el profesor Gerold Hilty de la Universidad de Zúrich ha dedicado, a lo largo de su extensa y fructífera carrera académica, al ámbito iberorrománico: en las dos principales secciones ('Historia y teoría lingüística' y 'Filología textual y literatura') el lector podrá apreciar la evolución crítica seguida por este insigne romanista a la hora de abordar temas y textos de casi todas las lenguas y culturas peninsulares, siendo por tanto este criterio -geográfico, pero también emocional para su autor-el que proporciona una clara unidad ...

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...

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...

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