In the first bilingual work on the reptiles and amphibians of the US–Mexico border, top herpetologists come together to describe the herpetofauna of the states of this region, which includes more than 600 species of toads, frogs, salamanders, turtles, sea turtles, alligators, lizards, snakes, and sea snakes that are found along the almost 2,000-mile border between the two countries.Each chapter is devoted to one state—four in the US (California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas) and ...

Our phrasebook for beginners will introduce you some of the basic phrases for use on your trip.Wifi access when abroad is problematic so rely on your ebook instead!Contents:IntroductionPronunciation— Vowels— Semi-vowels— Consonants— Nasals— Diphthongs— ExceptionsPhrase list— Basics— Problems— Numbers— Time— Days— Colors— Transportation— Money— Eating...

This is one of the best selling guides! It's packed with useful information for beginners of all ages. For the student, traveler or just a little help. This guide includes: common adverbs & adjectives, common phrases & pronunciation, measurements & numbers, clothes, colors & sports, bank, travel & weather, days, seasons & time, foods & restaurants, computer related words, and much more.

Have you read other Spanish language books or listened to cassettes and CD’s that promise quick learning but you still cannot say much more than ‘hola’ (hello)? Or maybe this is the first time you have ever thought about studying a new language. In any case, this is the only book you need!SPANISH SIMPLE & EASY will teach you to speak, read, and write Spanish more clearly and directly than any other publication out there. No matter if you are just beginning, or are already familiar ...

Our illustrated travel guide will introduce you to the idyllic Canary Islands of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura. Both are perfect all-season holiday vacation destinations and two of the only places in Europe for guaranteed winter sun.Wifi access in tourist resorts is problematic so carry your guidebook in the palm of your hand!ContentsWelcome to Lanzarote-- Regional Map-- Major Locations/CitiesPlaya BlancaPuerto del CarmenTimanfaya Na...

Essential Spanish Vocabulary is the course for you if you need help with your study of Spanish. This fully revised edition of our best-selling course now comes with free downloadable audio support containing hints on how to learn vocabulary effectively.Unlike a phrasebook or a dictionary, Essential Spanish Vocabulary will take your existing knowledge and build on it systematically and organically, so that you will increase your vocabulary and at the same time expand your range of e...

"The definitive version of Lorca's masterpiece, in language that is as alive and molten today as was the original." —John AshberyNewly translated for the first time in ten years, Federico García Lorca's Poet in New York is an astonishing depiction of a tumultuous metropolis that changed the course of poetic expression in both Spain and the Americas. Written during Lorca's nine months at Columbia University at the beginning of the Great Depression, Poet...

"Chilean Pablo Neruda is Latin America's greatest poet and one of the finest ever to have written in the Spanish language. The Peruvian poet, Cesar Vallejo, part Indian and born in a mining village, ranks not far below Neruda. Robert Bly is one of America's foremost poets, and a translator of uncommon brilliance. The combination makes for a priceless volume."—Long Beach Press TelegramFrom the Trade Paperback edition.

Learn Spanish as you explore the colorful and diverse world of Latino cultureBuild a rich Spanish vocabulary without the burden of boring repetition or tedious memorization with Read & Think Spanish. In this audio package, you will find more than 100 intriguing articles written in Spanish about the enchanting diversity of Latino culture--from Spain's Andres Segovia to Peru's ancient fishing techniques to El Dia de los Muertos in Mexico and the United States.Withi...

Speak Spanish Instantly! Easy to follow; perfect for beginners. Over 1000 essential words and phrases. Perfect your pronunciation with transliteration. Practical and conversational. Easy reference dictionary included. No complex jargon or grammar. Over 1000 essential words and phrases in one handy guide. Transliteration and pronunciation guide to help you get started immediately.

More than 1 million books sold in the Practice Makes Perfect series!Based on the successful approach of the series, a clear and engaging introduction to Portuguese, specifically designed for beginnersConsisting of 60 compact units, each lesson in Practice Makes Perfect: Beginning Portuguese with Two Audio CDs can be completed in just 20 minutes. Rather than focusing on grammar, each accessible lesson includes essential vocabulary, an easy-to-follow ...

When a standard bilingual dictionary just won't do, you can rely on Must-Know SpanishHunting blindly through a bilingual dictionary for the right word can be a real pain. That's where Must-Spanish comes in. This thematic vocabulary guide gives you instant access to thousands of Spanish terms. It features 4,000 words arranged in 12 self-contained thematic sections. From current affairs to shopping, medicine to relationships, you will find what you ...