To The North Al Norte

Author : Leon Salvatierra
Publisher : University of Nevada Press
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2022-11-08
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781647790622

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To the North/Al norte by Leon Salvatierra Pdf

The University of Nevada Press is pleased to publish its first dual-language (Spanish-English) book of poetry, To the North/Al norte: Poems, by the Nicaraguan poet León Salvatierra. The work is rooted in the Central American diaspora that emerged from the civil wars in the 1980s. The poems are tied together through the experiences, memories, visions, and dreams of a 15-yearold boy who embarked on a journey to the United States with a group of forty other migrants from Central America. After being undocumented for eleven years, Salvatierra established himself in the United States, first becoming a naturalized citizen and then obtaining a university education. Salvatierra mixes lyrical and prose poems to explore the experience of exile in a new country. His powerful metaphors and fresh images inhabit spaces fraught with the violence, anxiety, and vulnerability that undocumented Central American migrants commonly face in their transnational journeys. His vivid memories of Nicaragua tie the personal experiences of his poetic subjects to the geopolitical history between the Central American region and the United States.

Author : Jorge Argueta
Publisher : Groundwood Books Ltd
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781773063300

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Caravan to the North by Jorge Argueta Pdf

An urgent and eloquent account of a boy traveling in a caravan from his beloved homeland of El Salvador to the US border. This novel in verse is a powerful first-person account of Misael Martínez, a Salvadoran boy whose family joins the caravan heading north to the United States. We learn all the different reasons why people feel the need to leave — the hope that lies behind their decision, but also the terrible sadness of leaving home. We learn about how far and hard the trip is, but also about the kindness of those along the way. Finally, once the caravan arrives in Tijuana, Misael and those around him are relieved. They think they have arrived at the goal of the trip — to enter the United States. But then tear gas, hateful demonstrations, force and fear descend on these vulnerable people. The border is closed. The book ends with Misael dreaming of El Salvador. This beautiful and timely story is written in simple but poetic verse by Jorge Argueta, the award-winning author of Somos como las nubes / We Are Like the Clouds. Award-winning Mexican illustrator Manuel Monroy illuminates Misael’s journey. An author’s note is included, along with a map showing the caravan’s route. Key Text Features author’s note map illustrations Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.3 Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character's thoughts, words, or actions).

Author : Carrie Gibson
Publisher : Atlantic Monthly Press
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2019-02-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9780802146359

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El Norte by Carrie Gibson Pdf

A sweeping saga of the Spanish history and influence in North America over five centuries, from the acclaimed author of Empire’s Crossroads. Because of our shared English language, as well as the celebrated origin tales of the Mayflower and the rebellion of the British colonies, the United States has prized its Anglo heritage above all others. However, as Carrie Gibson explains with great depth and clarity in El Norte, the nation has much older Spanish roots?ones that have long been unacknowledged or marginalized. The Hispanic past of the United States predates the arrival of the Pilgrims by a century, and has been every bit as important in shaping the nation as it exists today. El Norte chronicles the dramatic history of Hispanic North America from the arrival of the Spanish in the early 16th century to the present?from Ponce de Leon’s initial landing in Florida in 1513 to Spanish control of the vast Louisiana territory in 1762 to the Mexican-American War in 1846 and up to the more recent tragedy of post-hurricane Puerto Rico and the ongoing border acrimony with Mexico. Interwoven in this narrative of events and people are cultural issues that have been there from the start but which are unresolved to this day: language, belonging, community, race, and nationality. Seeing them play out over centuries provides vital perspective at a time when it is urgently needed. In 1883, Walt Whitman meditated on his country’s Spanish past: “We Americans have yet to really learn our own antecedents, and sort them, to unify them,” predicting that “to that composite American identity of the future, Spanish character will supply some of the most needed parts.” That future is here, and El Norte, a stirring and eventful history in its own right, will make a powerful impact on our national understanding. “This history debunks the myth of American exceptionalism by revisiting a past that is not British and Protestant but Hispanic and Catholic. Gibson begins with the arrival of Spaniards in La Florida, in 1513, discusses Mexico’s ceding of territory to the U.S., in 1848, and concludes with Trump’s nativist fixations. Along the way, she explains how California came to be named after a fictional island in a book by a Castilian Renaissance writer and asks why we ignore a chapter of our history that began long before the Pilgrims arrived. At a time when the building of walls occupies so much attention, Gibson makes a case for the blurring of boundaries.” —New Yorker “A sweeping and accessible survey of the Hispanic history of the U.S. that illuminates the integral impact of the Spanish and their descendants on the U.S.’s social and cultural development. . . . This unusual and insightful work provides a welcome and thought-provoking angle on the country’s history, and should be widely appreciated.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review, PW Pick

Author : Ina Cumpiano
Publisher : Children's Book Press
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Bilingual books
ISBN : 9780892392094

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Quinito's Neighborhood by Ina Cumpiano Pdf

Quinito's neighbors all have important roles to play in the community.

Author : Nam H Nguyen
Publisher : Nam H Nguyen
Page : 2515 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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27000 English-Spanish Words Dictionary With Definitions by Nam H Nguyen Pdf

is a great resource anywhere you go; it is an easy tool that has just the words completed description you want and need! The entire dictionary is an alphabetical list of English words with their full description plus special Alphabet, Irregular Verbs and Parts of speech. It will be perfect and very useful for everyone who needs a handy, reliable resource for home, school, office, organization, students, college, government officials, diplomats, academics, professionals, business people, company, travel, interpreting, reference and learning English. The meaning of words you will learn will help you in any situations in the palm of your hand. es un gran recurso donde quiera que vaya; ¡es una herramienta fácil que tiene solo la descripción completa de palabras que quiere y necesita! El diccionario completo es una lista alfabética de palabras en inglés con su descripción completa más alfabeto especial , verbos irregulares y partes del discurso. Será perfecto y muy útil para todos los que necesiten un recurso práctico y confiable para el hogar, la escuela, la oficina, la organización, los estudiantes, la universidad, funcionarios del gobierno, diplomáticos, académicos , profesionales , personas de negocios , empresa, viajes, interpretación, referencia y aprendizaje de inglés. El significado de las palabras que aprenderá le ayudará en cualquier situación en la palma de su mano

Author : Barrons Educational Series
Publisher : Barrons Educational Series
Page : 1077 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2015-08-15
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781438006109

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Barron's Spanish-English Pocket Dictionary by Barrons Educational Series Pdf

Compiled and edited by native bilingual speakers, Barron's Spanish-English Pocket Dictionary contains approximately 70,000 words. Abridged from Barron’s comprehensive, full-size bilingual dictionary, this lightweight, easy-to-use pocket guide is ideal for students and travelers. This revised edition features: Entries organized in two sections: American-style English to Spanish, and translations from Spanish to American-style English Each headword is listed with its translation, part of speech, and pronunciation Phrases follow each definition using headwords in standard contexts Separate bilingual lists present numerals, abbreviations, and more Entries for computers, the Internet, and information technology

Author : Meg Greve
Publisher : Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2009-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781615906963

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North, South, East, and West by Meg Greve Pdf

Young Readers Learn About North, South, East, And West Through Simple Text And Photos.

Author : United States. Hydrographic Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 650 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1916
Category : Pilot guides
ISBN : MINN:31951001577906H

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South America Pilot ...: East coast from the Orinoco River to the Plata River. v. 2 Southern part, from the Plata River on the east coast to Corcovada Gulf on the west coast, and including Magellan Strait, the Falkland Islands and islands to the southwest and Antarctic South America. v. 3 West coast from Corcovado Gulf to Panama by United States. Hydrographic Office Pdf

Author : Gentil Alves Pereira Filho,Frederico Gustavo Rodrigues França,Rômulo Romeu Nóbrega Alves,Alexandre Vasconcellos
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2023-04-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031212871

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Animal Biodiversity and Conservation in Brazil's Northern Atlantic Forest by Gentil Alves Pereira Filho,Frederico Gustavo Rodrigues França,Rômulo Romeu Nóbrega Alves,Alexandre Vasconcellos Pdf

This book describes the fauna of the Pernambuco Endemism Center in Brazil's Northern Atlantic Forest, an understudied global biodiversity hotspot. Through fifteen curated chapters, it provides the latest information about the fauna of the northern portion of the Atlantic Forest, gathering important information about the faunal composition of the region for the first time. The chapters address animal biodiversity including terrestrial and aquatic vertebrates (fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals) and invertebrates (ants, butterflies, dung beetles, hervestmen, spiders, and termites). All chapters provide species lists, taxonomic aspects and richness analysis. Conservation of specific animal groups is also discussed. Finally, the book discusses human impacts on the forest and its biodiversity, emphasizing the need for conservation of this highly impacted ecosystem.

Author : Luis Alberto Urrea
Publisher : Back Bay Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2010-06-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0316025267

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Into the Beautiful North by Luis Alberto Urrea Pdf

Nineteen-year-old Nayeli works at a taco shop in her Mexican village and dreams about her father, who journeyed to the US when she was young. Recently, it has dawned on her that he isn't the only man who has left town. In fact, there are almost no men in the village--they've all gone north. While watching The Magnificent Seven, Nayeli decides to go north herself and recruit seven men--her own "Siete Magníficos"--to repopulate her hometown and protect it from the bandidos who plan on taking it over. Filled with unforgettable characters and prose as radiant as the Sinaloan sun, Into the Beautiful North is the story of an irresistible young woman's quest to find herself on both sides of the fence.

Author : Robert Clarke,Betty Parr
Publisher : Hippocrene Books
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2004-11
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0781810647

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Mastering Spanish by Robert Clarke,Betty Parr Pdf

The Hippocrene Master's Series, a comprehensive self-study course for individuals with little or no previous knowledge of the language, now offers Mastering Arabic, Mastering Polish, and Mastering Spanish, each conveniently packaged with its own audio-CD accompaniment. Native speakers are recorded on each CD to help capture the pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation of the target language. Learning these languages has never been easier, whether you're at home, in the car, or using a portable disc player! The basic teaching material of Mastering Spanish, which covers the Spanish of Spain and of South and Central America, is presented on two 60-minute compact discs.

Author : Rough Guides
Publisher : Rough Guides UK
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2012-02-01
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781405390477

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Rough Guide Phrasebook: Mexican Spanish by Rough Guides Pdf

The Rough Guide Mexican Spanish Phrasebook is the definitive phrasebook to help you make the most of your time in Mexico. Whether you want to book a hotel room, ask what time the train leaves or buy a drink from the bar, this new phrasebook has a dictionary of over 5,000 words and will help you communicate with the locals in no time. The free audio downloads, recorded by native Mexican Spanish speakers, can be downloaded to your computer or MP3, allowing you to listen to the correct pronunciation of essential dialogues, ideal for practicing before you go or while you're there. There's even a regional pronunciation guide and Rough Guide travel tips, so wherever you are you can get around and speak the lingo. The Rough Guide Mexican Spanish Phrasebook has an extensive two-way dictionary packed with vocabulary and a helpful menu and drinks list reader, perfect for choosing the right dish in any restaurant. With this phrasebook you'll never run out of things to say! Make the most of your trip to Mexico with The Rough Guide Mexican Spanish Phrasebook. Now available in PDF format.

Author : Routledge
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 892 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0415112737

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Routledge Diccionario Técnico Inglés by Routledge Pdf

This collection of essays and reviews represents the most significant and comprehensive writing on Shakespeare's A Comedy of Errors. Miola's edited work also features a comprehensive critical history, coupled with a full bibliography and photographs of major productions of the play from around the world. In the collection, there are five previously unpublished essays. The topics covered in these new essays are women in the play, the play's debt to contemporary theater, its critical and performance histories in Germany and Japan, the metrical variety of the play, and the distinctly modern perspective on the play as containing dark and disturbing elements. To compliment these new essays, the collection features significant scholarship and commentary on The Comedy of Errors that is published in obscure and difficulty accessible journals, newspapers, and other sources. This collection brings together these essays for the first time.

Author : Benny Cruz
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 945 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781663230515

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Operation Blackball by Benny Cruz Pdf

The content of this book is for informational purposes only. The book will help those assigned to monitor prison and street gangs, criminal groups, or drug cartel operatives deciphering what they say or talk about. This book is language and slang commonly used by those criminals. It’s intended for those in the field of corrections and law enforcement. This book is a must-have for those tasked with intercepting mail, text messages, or listening to a telephone conversation. This book discusses words, terms, and language that some readers might consider profane, vulgar, racial, derogatory, or offensive. Slang terms are words or phrases that have a cultural definition that is different from the literal meaning. Slang expressions also change continually. Many expressions or words often have more than one purpose or meaning. Some phrases have been around so long that they have become idioms or common expressions where certain word combinations are different from their literal meaning.

Author : Hubert Howe Bancroft
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 752 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1884
Category : British Columbia
ISBN : UCAL:B3609069

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History of the Pacific States of North America: The northwest coast. 1884 by Hubert Howe Bancroft Pdf