Abstract: "This book discusses the indispensable value of understanding consumer activities and the crucial role they play in developing successful marketing strategies by focusing on concepts such as consumer perceptions, consumption culture, and the influence of information technology"--Provided by publisher
Abstract: "This book discusses the indispensable value of understanding consumer activities and the crucial role they play in developing successful marketing strategies by focusing on concepts such as consumer perceptions, consumption culture, and the influence of information technology"--Provided by publisher
Memoir of a South Bronx Childhood The Silk Purse, a memoir set in the l950s tells of Raquels ingenuity, courage, and inner strength as she struggles to keep her dreams alive while living under the close supervision of at least a dozen pairs of vigilant loving eyes. Raquels early childhood was filled with strict rules, traditional expectations, and myriad household duties imposed by her Puerto Rican Cuban extended family. From age 3-18, she lived under the watchful gaze of her parents, maternal grandparents, a great aunt, her half-sister, their majestic collie Sabu, various tenants, and many of the residents of the South Bronx, New York, apartment building where they all lived. Some episodes are touching examples of growing up; others are painful and poignant passages in the life of this young girl and her family. The story themes are about friendship, loyalty, childhood pranks, her first job, first love, first separation and much more. In spite of the cramped quarters located in the midst of a neighborhood that is showing signs of devastation, decay, and danger the apartment and building were a sanctuary for Raquel and her family. Raquel Ortiz writes with such humor and vivid description, I felt I was eating a juicy mango too! The coming of age stories of this young Latina are written with simplicity, humility and such dulzura you cant help but journey with the author to bitter sweet places in your own heart. -Linda Soto-Harmon, First Book, (A national childrens literary organization) Buy Your Copy Now!! Call 1-888-795-4274 Ext. 479 or Visit us @ XLibris.com/bookstore (click search) Resellers, distributors and bookstores: call the above toll free number to place your order with the booksellers discount (40% soft cover / 20% hard cover) off the retail price.
Ariel and the Avocados is a family-oriented story about a young girl named Ariel. She is learning about the alphabet letter A and avocados are her favorite food that begins with A. Accompany Ariel on a day in her life where you will uncover why she loves them so much and what they mean to her. This is the “A” book in A to Z Kids, a bilingual children’s book series written in both English and Spanish. An excellent book choice for preschool-age kids to 2nd grade. It can be read in either language and uses simple speech making it easy to read and understand. A to Z Kids books are valuable tools that help and encourage parents and educators to introduce second language learning/reading to their children or students. Author Raquel implemented a color-coding system matching English to Spanish on simple, familiar words to assist readers in making a faster connection between the two languages for a smoother learning experience. Learning and retaining a second language is easier to achieve during early childhood years as a child's cognitive development stage is in its prime. Detalles en español Ariel y los aguacates es una historia familiar sobre una joven llamada Ariel. Está aprendiendo sobre la letra A del alfabeto y los aguacates son su comida favorita que comienza con A. Acompaña a Ariel en un día de su vida donde descubrirás por qué los ama tanto y qué significan para ella. Este es el libro “A” de A a la Z Niños, una serie de libros infantiles bilingües escritos en inglés y en español. Una excelente opción de libro para niños en edad preescolar hasta 2º grado. Este libro se puede leer en cualquier idioma y utiliza un lenguaje sencillo que facilita su lectura y comprensión. Libros A a la Z Niños son excelentes herramientas valiosas destinadas a ayudar y alentar a los padres y maestros a introducir el aprendizaje y la lectura de un segundo idioma a sus hijos o estudiantes. La autora Raquel utilizó un sistema codificado por colores con palabras simples y familiares que relacionaban el inglés con su contraparte en español para ayudar a los lectores a conectar ambos idiomas para una experiencia de aprendizaje más fluida. Aprender y retener un segundo idioma es más fácil de lograr durante la primera infancia, ya que la etapa de desarrollo cognitivo del niño se encuentra en su mejor momento.
Biografía de cuentos... Los cuentos de la mano de la bruja metepatas "Paca" son una recopilación de fantasía, y entretenimiento para el lector, pues ella a través de su magia os transportara volando con su escoba a lugares que tendréis que convertiros en guerreros luchando mano a mano con diversidad de juegos, así como conocer lugares donde os enfrentareis a seres mitológicos, y os hará reír, y al guardar el libro os quedarán en la retina los dibujos que os harán soñar estando despiertos con esa bruja que tan sólo ha querido daros con su barita mágica unas horas de ilusión.
[The book] is a complete, flexible program designed for beginning college and university students. It presents the basic grammar of Spanish using a balanced, eclectic approach that stresses all four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Because the program emphasizes the active, practical use of Spanish for communication in high-frequency situations, a special effort has been made to provide up-to-date, practical insights into the cultural diversity of the contemporary Spanish-speaking world. The program's goal is to help learners achieve linguistic proficiency and cultural awareness, and to motivate them to continue their study of the Spanish language and the many cultures in which it is spoken.-Pref.
[The book] is an intermediate-to-advanced Spanish textbook designed to develop writing proficiency and critical thinking through reading and discussion of representative literary texts from Spain and Spanish-speaking America. The program aims to return reading and writing to a more central place in the Spanish language curriculum while continuing to promote oral proficiency development. [The text] is suitable for second- or third-year college Spanish or for an Advanced Placement Spanish curriculum in the secondary school. The text focuses on teaching students strategies with which to read a literary selection, analyze it for meaning, and finally react to it in personal ways, providing ample opportunity for creative expression. Thus, it guides students in their understanding of the reading selections at the textual and at the cultural level, while helping them to appreciate the diversity as well as the unifying forces of [cont. in TofC].
This rich, diverse collection features more than 50 authentic and accessible literary selections by classical and contemporary Spanish and Latin American writers. Appropriate for use at the intermediate level in combination with other Spanish texts or as the main text in a literature, conversation/composition, or culture course, "Aventuras literarias" is designed to accompany the intermediate core text, "Continuemos!" 7/e. Designed to promote critical thinking about literature, this reader develops students' ability to read and understand authentic works, to express their ideas orally and in writing, and to employ literary terms and concepts in analyzing content and style.
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