Mujer mirando al mar

Nuri, a refugee living in Spain, reflects on daily life in the refugee camp as well as the pain of war, his fears and hopes, and his desire to begin a better life for the future.

Al capitán Jakab Störr las mujeres siempre le han desconcertado. Razón de más para evitarlas... hasta que irrumpe en su vida Lizzy, la adorable y encantadora Lizzy, la pícara y coqueta francesita por la que el rudo capitán beberá los vientos... y recogerá tempestades. Porque pronto, tal vez demasiado, el matrimonio revelará su calidad de espejismo: la volubilidad de la bella Lizzy, sus medias verdades, su variable estado de ánimo y la convicción secreta del capitán de que su mujer le engaña con otro acabarán sumiendo a Störr en un maremoto de emociones y desengaños que dará...

An ideal book for young Spanish students; proposes a new progression that promotes language acquisition and consolidation of contents, offers numerous grammatical and lexical and formal practice aid activities within the unit and contains a competency evaluation at the end of each chapter.

Even as the world changes, skilled labor will always be needed. There's nothing quite like the ability to create things with your skills and your own hands. Carpenters use their skills to build things we use every day, including items such as furniture, buildings, and bridges. They read building plans, choose materials, design, and create. This book teaches kids that to become a carpenter, you have to use a lot more than a hammer and nails; you need your brain too. Photographs and diagrams enable readers to make key connections with the text.

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they’re much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. Students will learn about the culture, history, and distinctive features of the Lakota, Cheyenne, Comanche, Pawnee, Osage, Omaha, and Crow tribes. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at their grade level. ...