Author: Raquel Polanco
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 294
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"You will spend your entire life trying to find home. Some days you will seek belonging in the bodies of beautiful beings. Most days, like sea turtles that migrated from distant lands, you will carry your home on your back." This collection of poetry is inspired by the feeling of losing and finding home and of building belonging where tidal waves have knocked down shelter. Daydreaming in Spanglish is the rebuilding of that shelter. A coming home. An invitation. It tastes like home-cooked meals that keep your belly full, and sounds like siblings laughing under bed sheets long after bedtime has passed. These poems are hands pressed together filled with prayers, and the feeling of kneeling beneath your mother's skirt while her tears water the soil that you will rise from. Daydreaming in Spanglish is both memoir and reverie from one of today's most confessional poets. Each poem holds a story about family, identity, and the art of code-switching between first and second language. Much like the author, a Hispanic-American poet, these poems were born into Spanish and translated into English. These confessions written in verse are a tribute to dreamers, a montage of gratitude, and a letter to immigrant parents who gave up everything so that our dreams would not fear darkness, but demand daylight. Thus, our daydreaming becomes possible in light of their dreaming. Inspired by the feeling of Mami's hands tousling my curls, the taste of Papi's cafe con pan and Abuela's voice, Daydreaming in Spanglish is a love letter written to dreamers. As the daughter of immigrants, each sentence strung together says thank you in dual dialects: gracias por su sueño hecho mi realidad.
Author: G.B. Absher
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 147714997X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272
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What we have here is a failure to communicate. A misguided attempt to discover something about myself. Something genuine worth smiling for. It may be convoluted. It may be conspicuous. Hell, it might not even make any sense, but that's for you to decide upon and for me to not care about. In the end, I'm only 23, and this is just a jumble of writings and typings, every so often in the moment, and I'm proud of it. Tha year was 2010, and I'd recently graduated.
Author: Fred Kaplan
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
ISBN: 0470489758
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 193
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America's power is in decline, its allies alienated, its soldiers trapped in a war that even generals regard as unwinnable. What has happened these past few years is well known. Why it happened continues to puzzle. Celebrated Slate columnist Fred Kaplan explains the grave misconceptions that enabled George W. Bush and his aides to get so far off track, and traces the genesis and evolution of these ideas from the era of Nixon through Reagan to the present day.
Author: Edward A. Roberts
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1493191101
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 792
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This work traces the etymologies of the entries to their earliest sources, shows their kinship to both Spanish and English, and organizes them into families of words in an Appendix of Indo-European roots. Entries are based on those of the Diccionario de la lengua española de la Real Academia Española.
Author: Living Languages
Publisher: Living Languages
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 121
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Are you trying to learn Spanish in a quick & efficient manner? Then it’s your lucky day. You just arrived at the right place. There is nothing more frustrating than not being able to understand a single word of a different language, and it’s a fact; communication is a key – a very big one. Even in actual times, when Spanish is gaining a big momentum, you can’t afford to stay behind the others. But, that’s not a problem anymore. We’ve got you covered on this. Today, we are introducing the ‘magic-tool’ you have always needed. The Ultimate Spanish Language Master Book for Beginners. The only guide you need to speak, write & communicate like an expert (without being one). Most of the books or audiobooks have been written to please teachers. This book has been designed and written to please readers and listeners. The focus is on using a scientifically proven method to learn while having fun. You will learn everything from scratch to master your skills from A to Z. Including: • Common Phrases • Overcome Basic Mistakes • Pronunciation Tips • Basics & How’s & everything you need to get started fast. However, that’s not all. This book will help you to: Learn How to Remain A One-By-One Conversation (Fluently)–You will be able to talk with someone without noticing you are speaking another language. Learn From Common Mistakes–That’s right, we included several situations when most people fail. You will learn where others failed. Speed-Up Your Learning Process–You won’t need to spend five years to learn Spanish; with this book, you can do it in less than a few months. Learn passively–Make the most of listening to the language. A whole chapter on how to make the most of listening. Isn’t it awesome? Today, you can get it for just a fraction of the price–as we are launching our brand new version. But now, it only depends on you! Are you up for this challenge? There isn’t any prior experience needed to start learning. We’ve made this process as fast & easy as possible for YOU to become fluent. ✓ Buy this Book Now!
Author: Natalia Simons
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 52
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Meet Anna, a little girl who spends her summers in a village in Spain with her grandparents. The rest of the year she lives in England. Although Anna visits Spain every year, she can't speak much Spanish yet. She only speaks it a bit at home, with her mum. The children in the Spanish village laugh at the way she talks; they say that Anna speaks differently than them. Her grandma reminds her how lucky she is to be able to speak two languages, Spanish and English, and to have two different cultures. For ages 6 and over. Beautifully illustrated throughout by Alessia Fraschetta. Teaches children that being different is okay - it is better to be kind and help others feel good about themselves.Anna es una chiquilla que se queda todos los veranos con sus abuelos en un pequeño pueblo en España. El resto del año Anna vive en Inglaterra. Cuando la chiquilla va a España, no sabe mucho español, porque sólo habla en ese idioma cuando está con su madre en casa. Los niños del pueblo se ríen de como habla ella; dicen que Anna habla diferente a ellos. Su abuela le hace recordar que tiene suerte de tener dos culturas y hablar dos idiomas diferentes: inglés y español. Para niños a partir de los 6 años. Cuidadosamente ilustrado por Alessia Fraschetta. Nos acerca a aceptar las diferencias individuales, ser más comprensivos y amables con los demás, ayudando a que los demás se sientan bien.
Author: Rebecca Balcárcel
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452170002
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 337
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Quijana is a girl in pieces. One-half Guatemalan, one-half American: When Quijana's Guatemalan cousins move to town, her dad seems ashamed that she doesn't know more about her family's heritage. One-half crush, one-half buddy: When Quijana meets Zuri and Jayden, she knows she's found true friends. But she can't help the growing feelings she has for Jayden. One-half kid, one-half grown-up: Quijana spends her nights Skyping with her ailing grandma and trying to figure out what's going on with her increasingly hard-to-reach brother. In the course of this immersive and beautifully written novel, Quijana must figure out which parts of herself are most important, and which pieces come together to make her whole. This lyrical debut from Rebecca Balcárcel is a heartfelt poetic portrayal of a girl growing up, fitting in, and learning what it means to belong.
Author: Eleanor Hamer
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 1602392501
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 497
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If you were dropped into the middle of Managua, Mexico City, or Miami, would you know how to speak not only the language, but also the lingo? In The Street-Wise Spanish Survival Guide, the reader who is already familiar with Spanish will discover the banter and metaphor (both polite and rude) that enrich the spoken language as it is really used, hints on avoiding embarrassing mistakes in grammar, and a list of dreaded false cognates. Full of advice on pronunciation and tips on customs and manners, and keyed with time-saving symbols, this is the best guide available to understanding and appreciating Spanish as it is spoken in Latin America and the United States.
Author: Anne Weale
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1460366174
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 210
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When Liz moves to the idyllic Spanish village of Valdecarrasca, she's stunned to find herself living next door to the infamous Cameron Fielding…. Cameron has a string of glamorous female visitors, so Liz is amazed to discover he's contemplating marriage—to her! It is strictly a practical proposal—but when their honeymoon sparks into passion, it's clear that their marriage could also become permanent…
Author: Corinna Taylor
Publisher: Babelcube Inc.
ISBN: 1547521732
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 125
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Nancy is a native English teacher working in Cáceres, a small and beautiful city in Spain, she never imagined her that her last year there would be so hectic. Adrián: handsome, Spanish, passionate, affectionate, simply perfect. Except because... well... he has a few problems. She is independent and adventurous. Her dream is to find a companion to travel the world with... and a partner for life. Will they, after so many adventures, overcome their difficulties and be together? Will Adrián join Nancy on her travels?
