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Love, death, and revenge intermingle in this insightful play. The notes in this edition help readers fully appreciate the impact of Garc a Lorca's dramas on the society of his time.

There are moments in life when we find ourselves in extreme situations, when relief and clarity seem so very far away. It is then we hear people repeatedly say things like 'Don't worry' or 'God has sent you this suffering' or the most absolutely useless...

Part novel, part parenting guide, part self-help manual, this book is aimed at families in crisis. It give parents the tools they need to recognize potential dangers and it gives teenagers the self-esteem they need to face many of life's problems. It...

Madrid, 1877, young Celia Gross works in the exclusive La Perla Pastry Shop, tasked with making the desserts for King Alphonse XII's wedding. Due to her family s precarious financial situation, she marries an Austrian salesman who is an old family...

A little bit of nerves before an exam is normal and healthy, but when they are too hard to deal with, it's time to learn how to control them. This book offers practical advice that is very easy to follow no matter if you are 15 or 50. Readers will...

Vienna, 1938. Samuel Adler is five years old when his father disappears during Kristallnacht--the night his family loses everything. As her child's safety becomes ever harder to guarantee, Samuel's mother secures a spot for him on a Kindertransport train...

This full-color reference presents the animal kingdom in all its splendor. Grouped by vertebrates, invertebrates, and domesticated animals, it presents the most representative and spectacular species including wombats, Humboldt penguins, Galapagos...

Nick Carraway moves next door to rich, elusive Jay Gatsby. He learns that Jay is still in love with his married cousin Daisy Buchanan, with whom he had a relationship many years ago. When they rekindle their old flame they never realize the fire they...

The 1990s are known euphemistically in Cuba as the special period. It was a time of scarcity, a time in which the youth adopted strategies to deal with the social and political upheaval caused by the breakup of the Soviet Union. In this book,...

Do you know what happens to your body if it’s exposed to long-term inflammation? You could suffer from insomnia, digestive problems, stress, and anxiety, which can lead to health issues down the line. By changing your diet, exercising, and finding ways...

We have been fascinated by cats since prehistoric times. Their mysterious elegance and independent nature are both admired and feared. This hard-to-put-down reference presents detailed information about the different breeds in the following four...

Dreams are a constant source of fascination. What are they trying to tell us? This book explains what symbols mean in an A-to-Z format, making it easy to interpret all types of dreams.

This amazing reference traces the history of the Popes from Saint Peter through Leo XIV. In so doing it covers 2,000 years of Church history.

Miranda works as an assistant manager at a fashion magazine. Miranda is happy with Tristan. That is why she can't seem to understand why he is leaving her. She wishes she could go back to the moment they met. But what if she really had the chance to...

The keto diet is a high-fat, moderate-protein, and low-carbohydrate diet with multiple benefits. Within the first twenty pages you will find all this detailed information as well as how to start the diet, explained in a simple and visual way.

Join the Bridgertons, and the rest of the ton, as they pore over (and gossip about) Lady Whistledown's latest musings. The elusive Regency-era gossip columnist -- popularized in # 1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn's Bridgerton novels, now a...

Mafalda is read and adored throughout Latin America. This anthology presents the best comic strips over a ten-year period.

Come closer to the newest edition of the phenomenon of self-publishing in Mexico. A novel for those who don't know to live in captivity. It includes an unpublished chapter: A new ending for Romina. What happened to her? Where she went to? What...

For generations, Brown girls have had to push against powerful forces of sexism, racism, and classism, often feeling alone in the struggle. By founding Latina Rebels, Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodr guez has created a community to help women fight together. In...

This cookbook compiles the traditional home-style dishes enjoyed every day in Mexican households. Illustrated with stunning photography, this book includes recipes for stews, soups, and side dishes, along with famous dishes like mole, enchiladas,...

What should we have for dinner? Ten years ago, Michael Pollan confronted us with this seemingly simple question and, with The Omnivore's Dilemma, his brilliant and eye-opening exploration of our food choices, demonstrated that how we answer it today may...

One of the most important Latin-American writers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Nicaraguan poet and essayist Rub n Dar o (the pen name of F lix Rub n Garc a Sarmiento) is considered the high priest of the modernismo school of...

These 17 stories from the Caribbean and Central and South America encompass a tremendous variety of subjects, settings, moods, and styles -- from worldly sophistication to outright savagery. Ranging in publication dates from 1867 to 1922, each story is...

Designed for the lover of fine literature as well as the intermediate language student, this dual-language book contains 13 great, representative Spanish short stories. Chronologically arranged to illustrate the development of the story form in Spanish,...

Essential Spanish and English vocabulary, in a portable paperback -- at the lowest price on the market. Less expensive than even small-size Spanish dictionaries, Random House Webster's Handy Spanish Dictionary offers over 40,000 definitions -- at a low...

Clear, instant access to everyday Spanish from the leading brand in bilingual dictionaries worldwide Whether it's for travel, work, or study, you want an everyday Spanish/English dictionary that gives you instant access to the meanings of all essential...

The 21st Century Spanish-English/English-Spanish Dictionary is an invaluable reference source for today's students, business people and travelers, providing essential information in an easy-to-use format.

Set in both Havana and New York City, this novel shows the love and conflict between four women bound by family ties.

A perfect companion for speakers of Spanish studying English and preparing for tests Includes essential school vocabulary Compiled from the Bank of English, a 650-million-word English database Spelling and translation alternatives build language...

From the author of Like Water for Chocolate comes this novel about the much-maligned Malinalli, known as Malinche, the woman who betrayed her people by aiding Cortes and his men. Laura Esquival relies upon new information about Malinalli to show she was...

This updated dictionary is the perfect tool for students, teachers, business people, or anyone wanting to write, speak or understand Spanish. With clear translations and 3,000 more definitions than previous editions, this is the best value on the market.

In this confessional autobiography Piri Thomas looks back upon his violent youth in New York City s Spanish Harlem. He chronicles how he hit rock bottom, using drugs and ending up in prison, and managed to turn his life around.

An ideal reference for the growing Spanish-speaking and bilingual population, this is the only dictionary of its kind to provide detailed, reliable information on standard pronunciation. It also reflects the most current spellings and the latest...

Charlotte Wu is in charge of planning the best graduation dance ever. Everything goes well until she falls down the stairs and lands on her archenemy J.T. Renner. To make matters worse, when she regains consciousness, she wakes up in a strange bed next...

Meredith McCall was once a highly respected psychiatrist in New York City. One night, she lost it all: husband, reputation, and practically her sanity. When she crosses paths with Gabriel, a man with whom she shares a tragic connection, he seems happy...

Society tends to view romantic relationships as being more important than friendships. Elizabeth Day grew up believing that quantity was the same as quality. She wanted to become everyone's best friend. As an adult, she realized this was not good for...

In 1929, Maisie Dobbs hangs up a sign announcing her investigation services. She becomes one of the first female detectives in London. Her life took a huge turn years ago when she started working for Lady Rowan Compton, an aristocrat who took notice of...

This thought-provoking novel examines the dictatorship of Trujillo in the Dominican Republic.