Manual de lingüística española

This accessible textbook provides a clear introduction to the sounds of Spanish. Assuming no prior knowledge of linguistics, it explains from scratch the fundamentals of phonetics (the study of speech sounds) and phonology (the study of sound systems) and describes in detail the phonetic and phonological characteristics of Spanish as it is spoken in both Spain and Latin America. Topics covered include consonants, vowels, acoustics, stress, syllables, intonation, and aspects of variation within Spanish. Clear comparisons are made between the sounds of Spanish and those of English, and students ...

The proceedings assemble some 240 papers covering eight sections: 1. phonetics and phonology, 2. morphology, 3. syntax, 4. lexical semantics, 5. editing and textual criticism, 6, rhetoric, poetics and literary theory, 7. applied linguistics, 8. history of linguistics. In addition, they include four plenary lectures and two round table discussions. The papers provide a panorama view of old and new concerns in Romance studies illustrated from various theoretical perspectives and providing an example of what this sector has to contribute to the development of linguistics and literary studies in...

A succinct, lively and successful fable about racism, pollution and war, in which children offer hope for a happier future. This book is a unique collaboration between Quentin Blake and 1,800 children from all over the world.

Each day, the morning sun brings us new opportunities to grow and expand. Sometimes, our thoughts grow dark and we feel overcome with worry or regret. Concentric designs known as mandalas help us to place our mind in the here and now and improve our concentration. Work with a mandala and give yourself the gift of a moment alone with your inner child in light, color, and joy.