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The ImmersionPlus series of original vignettes has been created especially for the intermediate to advanced foreign language students who want to improve their foreign language comprehension.

No one has forgotten the unsolved kidnapping of four-year-old Nicolás Acosta. It galvanized Madrid, shaking it to its core. Two years later, another young child - similar in age and appearance to Nicolás - disappears from the same suburban shopping mall, drawing Chief Inspector Ana Arén back into the case she could never close. This is her chance at redemption. As fears of a serial kidnapper threaten to consume the city once again, Ana’s friend, reporter Inés Grau, jumps at the chance to cover it. But the pressure on Ana is greater than ever as she straddles an ethical line.

An inside account of the fight to contain the world's deadliest diseases - and the panic and corruption that make them worse. The Next Pandemic is a firsthand account of disasters like anthrax, bird flu, and others - and how we could do more to prevent their return. It is both a gripping story of our brushes with fate and an urgent lesson on how we can keep ourselves safe from the inevitable next pandemic.

The Spanish galleon Arista sank in 1539 due to a storm and the heavy weight of its cargo. The ship had been carrying Aztec golden treasure: chains, goblets, plates, statues, lamps, ceremonial swords, bricks, bars, and coins, all of solid Aztec gold. Much of the gold, however, had been thrown overboard trying to save the ship.

If you’ve always wanted to learn Spanish but feel as if you keep forgetting what you've studied, then pay attention... Are you sick and tired of not being able to learn Spanish fast? Have you tried endless other ways of learning Spanish but nothing seems to stick? Do you finally want to say goodbye to your tendency to 'forget most of what you've studied' and discover something which works for you? If so, then you’ve come to the right place. You see, Spanish is easier than it seems.

Adjusting to the death of his wife hasn’t been easy on Baxter Shaw—or on their eight-year-old daughter, Mia. Baxter has left his band and abandoned his dreams to focus on being a single father, but it’s not enough: Mia’s exhibiting escalating behavioral problems. And neither has been able to face the past head-on...until the past reaches out to them. After surprising results from a DNA test, Baxter and Mia journey to southeastern Spain to connect with their mysterious roots.

Surah An-Nahl (The Bees) is the 16th chapter (surah) of The Holy Qur'an, with 128 ayah (verse). It is named after honeybees and contains a comparison of the industry and adaptability of honeybees to the industry of man. Regarding the timing and contextual background of the supposed revelation (asbal al-nuzul), it is an earlier "Meccan surah", which means it is believed to have been revealed in Mecca, instead of later in Medina.

Our experienced teachers possess the linguistic expertise to help you comprehend the fundamentals of the language and the experience to help you navigate the pitfalls and pleasantries of their respective countries. We pride ourselves in providing you with the tools and know-how to make your trip, vacation or journey the most memorable yet! In this 25-lesson series, you'll learn vital Mexican Spanish phrases in each lesson that will help prepare you for an upcoming trip.

Un incidente en el Puente de Owl Creek de Ambrose Bierce es uno de los cuentos más famosos de la literatura estadounidense. Esta versión bilingüe de Language Magic es una traducción original optimizada para ayudar a los aprendices de idiomas a avanzar por la vía rápida hacia la fluidez.

In this beginner-level Audiobook, you will master over 25 common sentence patterns across 25 simple lessons. By the end, you'll be able to ask common questions and answer them in your own way, all while acquiring over 100 Spanish words. Most importantly, you'll be able to have real conversations in various social situations. How, you may ask? Each lesson introduces a new conversation reflecting a real-world situation, including casual chats between friends as well as dialogues in more formal settings.

Most people think you need a great Spanish teacher or immersion to become fluent in Spanish. And while both great teachers and immersion can definitely help improve your Spanish, it would take many years to ever become fluent that way! Instead, you need a self-training system that will allow you to learn Spanish daily and become fluent much faster.

¿Le gustaría viajar con gracia y elegancia por países anglo parlantes consiguiendo lo que necesita cuando lo necesita? Este libro es la solución para sus problemas de comunicación cuando viaje por países de habla inglesa. Usted puede acceder a la frase que necesita mediante el acceso directo que provee la Tabla de Contenidos que lo lleva a cualquiera de los siguientes temas que requiere un viajero.

Created by Olly Richards, language teacher and author, Revolutions of the World in Simple Spanish gives you an experience in real Spanish that you won’t find anywhere else.

هذا الكتاب هو محاولة متواضعة لالتقاط جوهر الرحلة الروحية التحويلية. إنها رحلة اكتشاف الذات واكتشاف السلام الداخلي والحكمة الكامنة داخل كل منا. من خلال الحوارات بين الراهب راج المرشد الروحي الحكيم والرحيم وآندي الشاب الذي يبحث عن الاتجاه في الحياة ننطلق في رحلة. على طول الطريق نستكشف الأعماق ونتعمق في مفاهيم مثل التعلق والانفصال والتواضع والمرونة وقبول القدر والسعي وراء السعادة وبساطة الحياة والاندماج النهائي مع الإلهي.

The term “Reconquista” is a Spanish word transferred to the English language to represent the nearly 800 years in which the Moors and Christians struggled against one another for control of the Iberian Peninsula. The Reconquista: The History and Legacy of the Conflicts Between the Moors and Christians on the Iberian Peninsula examines the events that shaped the modern history of Spain and Portugal, as well as the ramifications.

This Survival Spanish for Apartment Managers audio is designed to give you the Spanish skills you need to communicate more effectively with today's increasing number of Spanish-speaking residents. It is designed for apartment managers and maintenance supervisors involved in all aspects of property management.

It’s International Food Day at school, yum! Oh no! Lucas starts having a major allergic reaction! Can Maxx and their teacher, Ms. Ori, help? Will Lucas be OK? Can Doctor Z. figure out the mystery of the hidden peanut?? Are you looking for a fun way to teach your child new words in Spanish and English? Then you are in the right place! Perfect for young learners! Bonus—they learn some first aid too! With all the fun of an amazing adventure, Marvelous Maxx and the Hidden Peanut is sure to capture the hearts and minds of children and adults alike.

Mystery writer Anthony Eastwood is lured to the crime scene of a faked murder, where two individuals masquerading as police officers arrest him and charge him with murder. As the phony police officers escort Mr. Eastwood home, the true goal of the masquerade becomes apparent.

This guide provides an overview of the the Guatemalan language and culture. The audio course covers key vocabulary for use in Guatemala including commonly used words and phrases such as greetings, questions, numbers, and colors as well as many other topics.

If not for an unlikely alliance among a bespectacled cowboy, a former Confederate general, and a millionaire newspaper publisher, the Spanish-American War might never have been. How these three outsize characters—Theodore Roosevelt, Joseph “Fighting Joe” Wheeler, and William Randolph Hearst—helped ignite the war that established the United States’ offshore empire is the rousing tale that Matthew Bernstein tells in Team of Giants.