La narrativa de Alejandro Morales

This rich textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the principal concepts and thematic areas of Spanish pragmatics. It is aimed at advanced students of Spanish -- upper-level undergraduates and beginning graduate students -- who need to hone their language skills for contextually sensitive use of the language. Written entirely in Spanish, with Spanish examples, this volume introduces basic pragmatics, methods of analysis, and new thematic areas such as language and the press and globalization. Theoretical explanations combine with practical exercises in each chapter to help students...

Temas contemporáneos del mundo hispano This text provides a contemporary look at Hispanic cultures through 50 articles drawn from the recent issues of Spanish-language newspapers and magazines. The articles and activities are aimed at developing students' ability to express themselves in Spanish at an advanced level.

Santeria es la religion de una mezcla de magia primitiva y catolicismo ahora practicada por unos cinco millones de americanos hispanos.

Cuando un matrimonio se rompe, se abren nuevas perspectivas de futuro y se analiza el pasado para descubrir las causas del fracaso. Es lo que les sucede a los protagonistas de esta historia a bordo de "El Ascensor" que los lleva al divorcio, e ignoran hasta qué punto cambiará sus vidas. --Quatrième de couverture.