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Bailando en silencio: escenas de una niñez puertorriqueña
By Judith Ortiz Cofer, Elena Olazagasti-Segovia. 1997
In short narrative pieces and poetry, the author recalls her childhood shuttling between Paterson, New Jersey, and her native Puerto…
Rico. The two cultures and languages crosscut her experiences as a girl moving into womanhood. Spanish languageEva Luna: Spanish Language Edition
By Isabel Allende. 1995
En un esfuerzo por escapar de la opresión, Eva Luna escribe cuentos sobre su vida y las gentes que conoce…
a lo largo del camino. Entre ellas está su madrina, cuyo cerebro está afectado por el ron; un criminal; un artista transexual; y un joven refugiado, Rolf Carlé, quien también intenta escapar de la opresiónGED en español: el nuevo examen de equivalencia de la escuela superior
By Ginés Serrán-Pagán. 1994
Spanish-language guide to preparation for the high school equivalency examination. Includes tips on how to prepare for the exam and…
sample tests in the subject areas of writing skills, social studies, science, literature and the arts, and mathematics. Spanish languageComunion
By Whitley Strieber. 1988
The author's account of an encounter with extraterrestrials. Strieber believes that he and his family have had a series of…
personal contacts with intelligent nonhuman beings in his isolated cabin in Ulster County, New York. Some descriptions of sex. Spanish languageY si los ovnis fuesen un mito: del papiro Tulli al triangulo de las Bermudas
By Tomas Doreste. 1982
The author examines the history of UFO sightings from ancient times to the present and discusses the possibility of their…
extraterrestrial origin. He points out that most sightings are terrestrial phenomena, but some cases merit further attention. Spanish languagePráctica para exámenes de ciudadanía
By Carlos F Paz, Carlos F. Paz. 1988
Presents in Spanish the requirements for U.S. citizenship and offers, in Spanish and English, summaries on the history and government…
of the United States, including samples of questions that are asked in citizenship examinations. Also includes bilingual texts of the Declaration of Independence and Constitution of the United States. Spanish languageLa edad de oro
By José Martí. 1983
Collection of poems, fables, biographies, and factual stories written by the famous Cuban author to show children how people lived…
before and how they live now, in the Americas and around the world. Includes a biographical note on Marti and a listing of his quotes on various subjects. For children and adult readers. Spanish languageInteligencia alienigena
By Stuart Holroyd. 1983
El libro de la dieta sana y sensata
By Richard Simmons. 1982
The proprietor of a Beverly Hills salad bar and exercise studio, who lost 130 pounds, insists that to become thin,…
overweight people must admit they are fat and decide to do something about it. Exercise, proper nutrition, and a positive attitude are the keystones to this lifetime plan. Spanish languageLa alimentacion equilibrada en la vida moderna
By Ana María Lajusticia Bergasa. 1977
Stresses the importance of a balanced diet adequate to the energy needs of modern man. Discusses digestion, dieting, nutritive values…
of the various foodstuffs, dietary deficiencies, and medicinal herbs. Spanish languagePhrase book and guide for Spanish-speaking tourists and recent arrivals in the United States. Includes a guide to conversation, a…
short grammar, vocabulary, information on weights and measures, and a list of Hispanic embassies and consulates. Spanish languageEl paisano: Nuevo Mexico, vida y dilema : New Mexico, life and dilemma
By Benedicto Cuesta. 1976
Collection of brief histories and essays that reflect the Indo-Hispanic cultural heritage of the southwestern United States, especially New Mexico.…
Includes passages dealing with the Virgin of Guadalupe, the mystique of Don Quijote, the status of women, and the renaissance of the Spanish language and hispanic traditions. Spanish languageBrief descriptions of eight colorful holidays that are celebrated in the Americas. Some of the holidays are celebrated by both…
North and South Americans; others are observed primarily by our neighbors to the south. Features both English and Spanish language versions of the text. For grades 3-6 and older readersRecuerdos del futuro: enigmas insondables del preterito
By Erich Von Däniken. 1970
A controversial work in which von Daniken argued in 1968 that ruins found in Mexico, Istanbul, South America, and the…
Easter Islands are the traces of astronaut gods who visited the earth thousands of years ago. Spanish languageEl mensaje de los dioses
By Erich Von Däniken. 1976
The author presents graphic evidence to further support his controversial thesis that our ancestors were visited by beings from outer…
space, which gave rise to the ancient myths and legends about the gods. Spanish languageThe magic boys = Los ninos magicos (Fifth world tales)
By Harriet Rohmer. 1975
A short folk legend of the Maya Indians of Guatemala telling how two magic boys living in the forest come…
to live in their grandmother's house. In English and Spanish language. For children and adult readersThe treasure of Guatavita = El tesoro de Guatavita (Fifth world tales)
By Harriet Rohmer. 1976
A short folk tale, based on a legend of the Chibcha Indians of Columbia, telling of a priceless treasure protected…
by the goddess Bachue at the bottom of the lake. In English and Spanish language. For children and adult readersCuna song = Cancion de los cunas (Fifth world tales)
By Harriet Rohmer. 1976
A short tale told by the San Blas Indians of Panama about a boy lost at sea who goes to…
live in the spirit world of the sea creatures. In English and Spanish language. For children and adult readersAtariba & Niguayona (Fifth world tales)
By Harriet Rohmer. 1976
A short folk legend of the Taino Indians of Puerto Rico telling of a young boy who sets out on…
a quest for a magic fruit that will cure a dying young girl in his village. In English and Spanish language. For children and adult readersSkyworld woman = La mujer del mundo-cielo (Fifth world tales = Cuentos del quinto mundo)
By Harriet Rohmer. 1975
A short folk tale of the Philippines about a sky goddess with the courage to unite the people of the…
earthworld and the gods of the skyworld through her marriage to a human. In English and Spanish language. For children and adult readers