Para muchos, la temporada navideña está llena de distracciones y ansiedad en lugar de la paz y alegría que debería traer. En Espíritu navideño, Joel Osteen nos cuenta inspiradoras historias de familiares y amigos que celebran la Navidad y ayuda a los lectores a regresar a la verdadera esencia de las navidades a través de la práctica de los principios enseñados por Jesucristo, cuyo cumpleaños celebramos ese día. Con estas historias Joel nos recuerda lo que es realmente importante en la vida. Lleno de los encantadores y divertidos recuerdos de sus familiares y amigos, este conmovedor libro inspirará y divertirá a los lectores mientras fortalece su fe en la bondad y en la eterna sabiduría de Dios. Las historias contenidas en Espíritu navideño muestran cómo la Navidad cristiana es en realidad una celebración de la familia: la familia de Dios, nuestra propia familia y la diversa familia global. Amigos y familiares comparten, tanto de cerca como de lejos, su fe y sus tradiciones cristiana: Ríen juntos. Se apoyan mutuamente. Demuestran que la mejor forma de superar el dolor y la soledad es acercándose a otros que también estén tristes y solos. Las historias y los recuerdos únicos de Joel invitarán a los lectores a disfrutar de sus propios recuerdos navideños, a compartirlos con sus seres queridos y a crear nuevos recuerdos y tradiciones que serán pasadas de generación en generación durante muchos años más. Para aquellos que se sienten estresados, dolidos o perdidos durante esta temporada navideña, estas inspiradoras historias servirán de consuelo y de guía para tener una temporada navideña llena de esperanza y paz. Durante la última década, numerosas publicaciones han considerado a Joel Osteen como el Cristiano Más Influyente de América y en 2006 fue nombrado como una de Las Personas Más Fascinantes según Barbara Walters. Considerado como “la voz de la esperanza en los Estados Unidos”, Joel es uno de los pastores más respetados de los Estados Unidos. Cada semana, 43.000 personas van a las ceremonias que oficia en Lakewood Church en Houston, y su programa semanal de inspiración es visto por 7 millones de personas en los Estados Unidos, además de docenas de millones de personas de más de 200 países en todo el mundo. Este nuevo libro con las historias navideñas de sus familiares y amigos será atesorado por los lectores en todas partes.

Idioms in a Nutshell II es el segundo libro de un compendio de tres destinados a la enseñanza, aprendizaje y práctica de idioms. El libro está dividido en dos partes: una teórica, con las expresiones propuestas en inglés y su equivalente en español, en forma de infografía, y una práctica en la que se proponen tres tipos de ejercicios con cada idiom. A continuación, se hallan las soluciones correspondientes a cada uno de ellos y, finalmente, encontramos un glosario donde se incluyen todas las expresiones que se han trabajado. Este libro está diseñado para la enseñanza y aprendizaje de idioms, por lo que está destinado tanto a profesores como a estudiantes con conocimientos previos de inglés (nivel B1 en adelante). Su finalidad es ayudar a que la adquisición léxica del estudiante se realice gradualmente y se consolide como parte activa de su vocabulario.

The authors of this exciting and useful new book extend the insights they offered in Primero Dios to the Advent and Christmas seasons, showing how to create a liturgical link between the rituals of Hispanic homes and neighborhoods and the liturgies of the entire parish. Text in English; rituals in English and in Spanish.

Get instant access to thousands of common Spanish phrases As you know it is next to impossible to deduce the Spanish equivalents of common English phrases such as "take a break" or "have an idea" using only a bilingual dictionary. That's where The Ultimate Spanish Phrase Finder comes in. Containing 37,000 common phrases and idiomatic expressions in each language, The Ultimate Spanish Phrase Finder gives you invaluable guidance on phrase construction, along with a range of synonyms to choose from. Examples--including common proverbs and book and movie titles--provide you with vivid illustrations of how specific word combinations are used in everyday contexts in Spain and Latin America.

From East L.A. to the barrios of New York City and the Cuban neighborhoods of Miami, Latino literature, or literature written by Hispanic peoples of the United States, is the written word of North America's vibrant Latino communities. Emerging from the fusion of Spanish, North American, and African cultures, it has always been part of the American mosaic. Written for students and general readers, this encyclopedia surveys the vast landscape of Latino literature from the colonial era to the present. Aiming to be as broad and inclusive as possible, the encyclopedia covers all of native North American Latino literature as well as that created by authors originating in virtually every country of Spanish America and Spain. Included are more than 700 alphabetically arranged entries written by roughly 60 expert contributors. While most of the entries are on writers, such as Julia Alvarez, Sandra Cisneros, Lorna Dee Cervantes, Oscar Hijuelos, and Piri Thomas, others cover genres, ethnic and national literatures, movements, historical topics and events, themes, concepts, associations and organizations, and publishers and magazines. Special attention is given to the cultural, political, social, and historical contexts in which Latino literature has developed. Entries cite works for further reading, and the encyclopedia closes with a selected, general bibliography. Entries cite works for further reading, and the encyclopedia closes with a selected, general bibliography. The encyclopedia gives special attention to the social, cultural, historical, and political contexts of Latino literature, thus making it an ideal tool to help students use literature to learn about history and cultural diversity.

A celebration of people and pride! Explore the achievements and contributions of Latinos in the United States with this illuminating history. Latinos in the United States are a vibrant mix of people and multiple identities, each unique, varied, and accomplished. Beginning with the Spanish explorers in the sixteenth century, Latinos have been an important part of American society. They’ve fought the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and all wars in between and since, and in the last decade, their businesses have grown at twice the pace of the overall U.S. economy. The most complete and affordable single-volume reference on Latino history available today, Latino Almanac: From Columbus to Corporate America honors the history and the impact of Latinos on the United States. This hefty tome is a fascinating mix of biographies, little-known or misunderstood historical facts, and enlightening essays on significant legislation, movements, current issues, and achievements across a variety of fields, including business, labor, politics, the military, music, sports, law, media, religion, art, literature, theater, film, science, technology, and medicine. A large collection of 650 biographies includes both celebrated and lesser-known Latino stars, such as Dolores Fernández Huerta, labor leader Sonia Sotomayor, Supreme Court justice Juan Felipe Herrera, U.S. poet laureate Roberto C. Goizueta, businessperson, former CEO of Coca-Cola Selena Gómez, actor, singer, producer Rebecca Lobo, basketball player, sports analyst Anthony D. Romero, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, U.S. congressperson Ellen Ochoa, astronaut, engineer Anthony R. Jiménez, entrepreneur María Hinojosa, journalist Dennis Chávez, U.S. senator Oscar Muñoz, businessperson, CEO United Airlines Antonia Novello, surgeon general of the United States Geraldo Miguel Rivera, journalist Lin-Manuel Miranda, playwright, actor, director Alex Rodríguez, baseball player Rodolfo Anaya, novelist Desi Arnaz, television producer, actor, singer Jessica Mendoza, sportscaster, softball player Nydia Velásquez, U.S. congressperson Edward James Olmos, actor Marco Rubio, U.S. senator Rita Moreno, actor, dancer César Chávez, labor leader Marcelo Claure, businessperson, former Sprint CEO Ariel Dorfman, playwright, novelist Miriam Colón, actress, theater owner, producer Joaquín Castro, chair of the Hispanic Congressional Caucus And many, many more! While Latinos are among both the original and newest immigrants, today the majority of U.S. Latinos were born here and most speak English—although most are bilingual to one degree or another. Their influence on the economy and culture continues to increase. Their impact on the United States has been wide-ranging. Salsa has even overtaken ketchup to become the most popular condiment in the United States! Devoted to illustrating the moving and often lost history of Latinos in America, Latino Almanac is a unique and valuable resource. Numerous photographs and illustrations, a helpful bibliography, a timeline, and an extensive index add to its usefulness. Commemorating and honoring Latino achievements, honors, and influence, this important book brings to light all there is to admire and discover about Latino Americans!