Spanish Memory Book

El problema de la referencia es uno de los problemas fundamentales de la filosofia. Formulado de manera general, es el problema de como nuestras palabras y nuestros pensamientos se conectan con los objetos o individuos sobre los que hablamos o pensamos. Este libro versa sobre la referencia de los nombres propios, una de las cuestiones de mayor discusion en el ambito contemporaneo de la filosofia del lenguaje, marcada por dos lineas teoricas fundamentales, la teoria descriptiva y la historico-casual. Esta ultima constituye desde los anos setenta del siglo pasado el paradigma dominante. La...

If being in the minority in a particular demographic isn't demanding enough, Yamila discovers a family secret that threatens to derail the success she has encountered thus far at her competitive high school, even given the economic challenges confronted by her and her family. Experience the trials that Yamila faces in contrast to the seemingly carefree life of her best friend, Ashley, as the two characters illustrate their differences all while maintaining their relationship. La niñera is a common story, but one rarely told in accessible Spanish. In this reader, students of Spanish have...

Revised and updated with new phrases and vocabulary, new questions and answers, and new tables presenting basic English verbs, this favorite language-learning program is for Latinos in the United States and Canada who need to develop a practical, working use of spoken English, and who want to learn quickly and informally. Author William Harvey bypasses the dull rules of grammar and takes the practical route by presenting a series of informal conversations by speakers who converse in normal idiomatic American English. Emphasis is placed on correct pronunciation, and many helpful tips are...

For business people & travelers, provides helpful advice on how to effectively communicate in a foreign language on the telephone