Historia, lengua y ciencia

Letras Hispánicas en la Gran Pantalla is an innovative textbook for advanced students of Hispanic studies, which merges the studies of canonical literary works and their film adaptions. Students are guided through key literary masterpieces spanning from the Renaissance to the present day while, at the same time, interpreting their film versions. This parallel approach encourages students to develop their analytical skills as they master the terminology of contemporary studies in literature and cinema. Exploring complete works by both male and female authors and directors from Argentina,...

Mořeplavec Kryštof Kolumbus se celý svůj život mýlil. Jeho kreslené mapy byly značně nepřesné, výpočty cest po moři velmi hrubé. Dokonce když se vylodil na břehu Ameriky, myslel si, že je na ostrovu, který patří Číně. Přesto se díky svému neuvěřitelnému úsilí a houževnatosti vypracoval ze syna janovského tkalce až na admirála moří a oceánů, místokrále a generálního guvernéra všech ostrovů a pevnin, jež objeví a dobude pro Španělsko. Přesto právě s jeho jménem spojujeme snad největší objevení lidstva, objevení Ameriky. V této knize...

Offers beginners a proven, step-by-step method of teaching oneself to speak Spanish with conversational ease

This intensive course is expressly designed to lead the adult beginner to a comprehensive knowledge of Spanish. The course gives balanced attention to the four key language skills: the development of listening comprehension and speaking skills is supported by quality audio materials recorded by native speakers, while answer keys support written work and grammar-acquisition exercises, and facilitate independent study. Authentic written materials develop important receptive skills and encourage the transition to independent reading. - Based on a style of Spanish easily understood by most...