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Author: Norma Lopez-Burton Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 111949334X Category : Foreign Language Study Languages : en Pages : 594
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In Pura vida (Life is good)Spanish is more than vocabulary and grammar, just as Spanish-speaking cultures are more than products and practices. In this learner-centered introductory program, the authors’ commitment to a methodology based on true-to-life experiences brings Spanish to life. Pura vida is the discovery of a Spanish-speaking world through the experiences of real people who share anecdotes and reflections on those experiences. Students relate to these people and make deeper, more meaningful connections between language and culture, and acquire Spanish with an unparalleled sense of personal engagement. In this 12-chapter introductory program, students don’t only learn Spanish for real life, but also from real life. They discover that there is not just one homogeneous Hispanic culture, but rather that each Spanish-speaking country has its own rich, unique culture and that the people who live in these countries speak one common language with different accents, characteristics, and idiosyncrasies. The program offers truly seamless integration of cultural notions and language instruction and features 100% contextualized and personalized activities.
Author: Norma Lopez-Burton Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 111949334X Category : Foreign Language Study Languages : en Pages : 594
Book Description
In Pura vida (Life is good)Spanish is more than vocabulary and grammar, just as Spanish-speaking cultures are more than products and practices. In this learner-centered introductory program, the authors’ commitment to a methodology based on true-to-life experiences brings Spanish to life. Pura vida is the discovery of a Spanish-speaking world through the experiences of real people who share anecdotes and reflections on those experiences. Students relate to these people and make deeper, more meaningful connections between language and culture, and acquire Spanish with an unparalleled sense of personal engagement. In this 12-chapter introductory program, students don’t only learn Spanish for real life, but also from real life. They discover that there is not just one homogeneous Hispanic culture, but rather that each Spanish-speaking country has its own rich, unique culture and that the people who live in these countries speak one common language with different accents, characteristics, and idiosyncrasies. The program offers truly seamless integration of cultural notions and language instruction and features 100% contextualized and personalized activities.
Author: Buffie Biddle Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing ISBN: 1457539772 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 58
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Pura (pronounced poor-ah) Vida (pronounced veed-ah) literally translates to Pure Life. Mae (pronounced my) is Costa Rican slang for friend or pal (like our “dude”). Pura Vida Mae is the story of a serene and mellow young iguana by the name of Daniel who enjoys living his life and relaxing in the sunshine. As he goes about his day, he learns that a great many other animals in the jungle do not share his fondness for a laid-back life. Some of these animals question him, and others simply go about their business. Daniel does have some very nice friends, though, and they share his love for an uncomplicated life of peace. His friends do not all look like he does, but they do have a great deal in common. Daniel can be himself with his friends, and they love each other for that. The message of this story is to love yourself and each other for who you are. I intend for this story to teach that gentle lesson. I began to write Pura Vida Mae after my first visit to Costa Rica, where I fell in love with everything about this amazing country. This place made a huge impression on me as a nature and wildlife enthusiast and conservationist as well as an artist; the love of life in all of its forms so apparent here. “Pura Vida” is the national greeting of the Costa Rican people. It means everything from “hello” and “nice day” to “good-bye” and “safe trip."
Author: Joseph Itiel Publisher: ISBN: Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 212
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This book relates to the author's general & gay experiences in Costa Rica. Much of it is written as a personal journal & takes place in San Jose, Manuel Antonio & Cabo Blanco Parks, & the beaches at Nosara. The book includes a practical guide section, a list of gay addresses, & useful Spanish phrases. There is a chapter on the gay retiree in Costa Rica. The last chapter, "The Costa Rica Experience: A Woman's Perspective," is written by Nancy Del Pizzo. It addresses itself to lesbian experiences in Costa Rica & contains a list of addresses geared to the lesbian reader. The book includes maps & photos. For ordering information, contact the publisher Orchid House, 2215-R Market Street, #829, San Francisco, CA 94114; FAX: (415) 864-6615.
Author: Ficklin Bryant Publisher: iUniverse ISBN: 9781469758183 Category : Poetry Languages : en Pages : 196
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In 1997, when Ficklin Bryant's father asked him to write a poem, neither of them knew this poem would culminate in an entire collection of poetry. His father requested Bryant create a poem entitled "And the Greatest of These Is Love." Although the suggested title didn't stick, Bryant wrote a poem called "Highest Truths," which began a journey that reached its end in 2012. Highest Truths: Poetry for a New Age features poems Bryant has written from 1997 to 2012. In these poems, Byrant provides glimpses of the spiritual truths he has sought and the people he has known and loved. He also uses his words to call to mind events and peolple that have affected the world, such as the tragedies of 9/11, the Iraq War and the Bush administration. Through his poetry, Bryant works not merely to record life events but also to portray these experiences through the feelings they awaken, In this way, Highest Truths allows readers to remember historic occasions as well as revisit the inherent feelings they stimulated.
Author: Ruth D. Peterson Publisher: NYU Press ISBN: 0814767206 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 444
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Considering race and ethnicity as organising principles in why, how, where and by whom crimes are committed and enforced, this volume argues that dimensions of race and ethnicity condition the very laws that make certain behaviours criminal, and the determination of who becomes a victim of crime under which circumstances.
Author: Steven Rundle Publisher: InterVarsity Press ISBN: 9780830832279 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 208
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In recent decades global missions have been revolutionized by such movements as microenterprise development efforts and tentmaking professionals working in restricted access countries. But little has yet been said about the new missions opportunities created by today's globalized economy. Nor has much been documented about the role that corporations and businesses can have in the missionary enterprise. Economist Steve Rundle and missiologist Tom Steffen offer a new paradigm for the convergence of business and missions--the Great Commission Company. These companies intentionally create businesses in strategic locations, pursuing profits while remaining unabashedly Christian in their purpose. By establishing authentic businesses that employ local workers among the least-reached peoples of the world, they contribute to the economic health of the immediate community and also provide avenues for both physical and spiritual ministry. Based on a five-year study of groundbreaking enterprises like Pura Vida Coffee, this book offers keen analysis of the principles and practices of these companies. In an era where multinational corporations have global influence and impact, the Great Commission Company opens up new possibilities for missions-minded entrepreneurs and businesspeople who want to change the world to the glory of God.
Author: Gunther Denali; Crystal Frakes Brown Publisher: iUniverse ISBN: 1462051367 Category : Pets Languages : en Pages : 148
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If I Can’t Be At Your Feet . . . a unique and inspiring account of life through a dog’s eyes. Gunther Denali is a rambunctious, well-educated, wise, curious, and creative soul swirled into one vivacious black Labrador Retriever. He encourages us to live each day to the fullest and play as hard as we can because tomorrow is promised to no one. Whether Gunther is fishing for salmon on Lake Michigan, going to a Jimmy Buffett concert, exploring Indiana University’s campus, or getting into the refrigerator anytime he is hungry, he dances through life and highlights our soul purpose.
Author: Pae Robin Publisher: Xlibris Corporation ISBN: 1477159894 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 233
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Pae Robin is the nom de plume of Peter James Robinson. He was born in Manly, Sydney Australia on 19 November 1953. He lives in Canberra with his family. He's written plays and satire for stage and radio; hes also written theatre and book reviews, and arts and science articles for newspapers. Hes had many years experience as an actor. The Nuns Tale is his first novel.
Author: Frances Julia Riemer Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield ISBN: 1666901075 Category : Languages : en Pages : 237
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Re-Centering Women in Tourism addresses tourism as simultaneously empowering women and reproducing colonial hierarchies. By centering women's multivalent lived experiences in tourism projects, this collection reframes the very presuppositions on which tourism initiatives are based and helps imagine sustainable and regenerative alternatives.