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1) El Salvador
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An introduction to El Salvador, discussing the history, economy, people, communities, and culture of the Central American country, and including a calendar of Salvadoran festivals, recipes, a glossary, project and report ideas, a chronology, and resources.
2) El Salvador
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127 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 25 cm.
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Discusses the geography, history, politics, people, and culture of this Central American nation.
3) El Salvador
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32 pages : color illustrations, map ; 21 x 21 cm.
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Montañoso. Colorido. Repleto de historia. ¡Bienvenido a El Salvador! Mira dentro y aprende sobre la tierra, las ciudades, la comida, los festivales y la naturaleza de este increíble país.
Presents general information about the country of El Salvador and its people, supplemented with plenty of illustrations.
4) El Salvador
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El Salvador is the smallest and most densely populated Central American country. Because of its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire, it must endure volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. Hurricanes also sweep in from the Caribbean. However, El Salvadorians don't let these events quiet their vibrant culture. This book introduces El Salvador's landscape, cuisine, wildlife, heritage, and much more!
5) El Salvador
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Hilly. Colorful. Full of history. Welcome to El Salvador! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about El Salvador's cities, food, holidays, music, and wildlife. They even learn how to speak a few words in Spanish! This 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction....
6) El Salvador
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El Salvador may be the smallest country in Central America, but it is filled with rich life and beauty! The hidden pyramid of Tazumel attracts many adventurers, while the sounds of cumbia music delight locals in the streets. Readers will dive into this and more as each chapter highlights different elements of El Salvador. Special features such as maps, fun facts, a recipe, an activity, and a timeline provide a deeper look into this nation in the tropics!...
7) El Salvador
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El Salvador's roads are less travelled compared to other Central American countries, making for a country which retains that elusive quality travelers often look for: adventure. From dramatic volcanic landscapes to blue-green lagoons, from the bustle of San Salvador to the quiet wilderness of El Impossible National Park, this guidebook will help you make the most of your visit to this spectacular country. • Essentials section with indispensable...
8) El Salvador
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El Salvador is a small country in Central America that will excite and intrigue young readers. There are beautiful beaches, volcanoes, and rain forests, as well as growing, lively cities. In each chapter, kids will discover a different aspect of life in El Salvador, including the language, government, economy, music, sports, and food. Vibrant photographs, fun sidebars, and quick facts keep readers engaged and curious about what it's like to live in...
11) El asco
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106 pages ; 23 cm.
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"El asco, una de las novelas más celebradas de Horacio Castellanos Moya, es sin duda la más controvertida de toda su producción y aquella por la que los lectores de su país le recordarán siempre. En sus páginas, el autor se propuso ±hacer una demolición cultural y política de San Salvador, al igual que Thomas Bernhard la había hecho de Salzburgo¬, y el resultado es una novela extraordinariamente incisiva y mordaz, un ajuste de cuentas y...
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In the following meditations I trust that I have succeeded in showing my readers at least a part of the riches contained in the inexhaustible treasure of our Savior's sufferings. Intact Biblical truth, as I think I promulgate it, still finds a favorable reception in the world, which I have been allowed to experience in the most gratifying way. I mention, solely to the praise of God, and to the satisfaction of those who are kindred, that my writings,...
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Jack, un ser oscuro y siniestro cuyo rostro aterrador está deformado por una vieja cicatriz, espera bajo la lluvia torrencial. Su mente, perturbada por dolorosos recuerdos de su violenta infancia, lo atormenta. Está de pie, inmóvil, cerca de una caseta telefónica en el Boulevard Hamel en Quebec. Un rayo atraviesa el cielo, recordándole su misión, una promesa de antaño que ahora quiere cumplir. Sabe que el camino hacia la redención estará...
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En las siguientes meditaciones confío en haber logrado mostrar a mis lectores al menos una parte de las riquezas que contiene el inagotable tesoro de los sufrimientos de nuestro Salvador. La verdad bíblica intacta, tal como creo que la promulgo, todavía encuentra una recepción favorable en el mundo, que se me ha permitido experimentar de la manera más gratificante. Menciono, únicamente para alabanza de Dios, y para la satisfacción de aquellos...
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De nuevo dirigimos nuestra mirada hacia arriba. Los tres individuos crucificados forman el centro de nuestra presente meditación. Los moribundos son tan parecidos en su situación, que cada uno de ellos ha llegado a la última etapa de su peregrinaje terrenal, y se ciernen sobre el solemne y terrible borde de una trascendental eternidad. El que cuelga en medio, aunque expuesto a una furiosa tormenta, recoge las velas para entrar tranquilamente en...
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This book documents the transition of a 20-year-old farm boy who had never been far from home to a world traveler who was comfortable in any situation in Latin America. It follows him through training in Puerto Rico, where he had difficulty leaning to speak Spanish. He learned enough Spanish to be sworn in as a Peace Corps Volunteer and an airline ticket to El Salvador. After a brief orientation in San Salvador, he was sent to Sonsonate where he was...
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A second chance…
…could be their greatest adventure!
A humanitarian mission in stunning rural El Salvador will give obstetrician Cassie Andover the chance to focus on the medicine that she loves. But the one piece of her past she never expected to find there was the handsome Dr. Bryce Hamlin! And while this bold motorcycle-riding version of Bryce is nothing like Cassie remembers, he’s certainly one she’s compelled to know…
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