El cuento hispánico

Unique in coverage, this comprehensive one-volume anthology of Latin American literatures—from pre-Colombian times to the present—covers not only the authors accepted within the literary canon, but innovative contemporary voices that are now breaking the ethnocentric mold. It features detailed historical introductions to each period and writer, selections drawn from literary, historical, and socio-political contexts, and instructional aids that make the language accessible and encourage critical thinking. For anyone interested in Spanish literature.

Comprehensive Spanish course, Cuaderno de práctica - oral and written exercises by chapter, with answers. With CD-Rom which also has video material for each chapter, plus transcripts, audio CDs and videocassette. Suitable for self-study, and developing reading, writing and listening skills.

From vulgar insults to religious oaths, colloquialisms to clichés, the personality and passion of a language can be found in its slang. Spanish is no exception, as the McGraw-Hill Diccionario del Argot makes clear. This monolingual Spanish dictionary provides the most authoritative reference to all aspects of non-standard Spanish, with more than 12,000 entries supported by 20,000 citations. The broad range of sources, from literature to newspapers and TV, reflects the full spectrum of contemporary usage in Spain. For scope and depth as well as bibliographic reference, this is an essential...

AVENTURAS Isabela, una niña de unos siete años, es raptada por los ingleses y, contra la voluntad de sus padres, llevada a Londres. Pocos años más tarde se convierte en una joven de belleza y virtudes excepcionales, capaz de pasar incontables peripecias. Victima de envidias palaciegas, tendrá que recupararse de la ingestión de un veneno mortal, suministrado por la camerera de la reina, para que desaparezca ... Dossier: De Gadir a Trafalgar De Potosí a Sevilla La Reforma y la Contrarreforma El vestido en el siglo XVI

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.