Pura Vida Mae!

Pura Vida Mae!
Author: Buffie Biddle
Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing
Total Pages: 60
Release: 2015-08-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1457539772
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Pura (pronounced poor-ah) Vida (pronounced veed-ah) literally translates to Pure Life. Mae (pronounced my) is Costa Rican slang for friend or pal (like our “dude”). Pura Vida Mae is the story of a serene and mellow young iguana by the name of Daniel who enjoys living his life and relaxing in the sunshine. As he goes about his day, he learns that a great many other animals in the jungle do not share his fondness for a laid-back life. Some of these animals question him, and others simply go about their business. Daniel does have some very nice friends, though, and they share his love for an uncomplicated life of peace. His friends do not all look like he does, but they do have a great deal in common. Daniel can be himself with his friends, and they love each other for that. The message of this story is to love yourself and each other for who you are. I intend for this story to teach that gentle lesson. I began to write Pura Vida Mae after my first visit to Costa Rica, where I fell in love with everything about this amazing country. This place made a huge impression on me as a nature and wildlife enthusiast and conservationist as well as an artist; the love of life in all of its forms so apparent here. “Pura Vida” is the national greeting of the Costa Rican people. It means everything from “hello” and “nice day” to “good-bye” and “safe trip."

Experiencias, Annotated Instructor's Edition

Experiencias, Annotated Instructor's Edition
Author: Diane Ceo-DiFrancesco
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 466
Release: 2019-10-15
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1118382153
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"Experiencias offers carefully sequenced activities, pre-tested in the authors' own classes, that focus on personal interaction and real communication. All face-to-face activities are easily adaptable for digital environments and writing assignments. Recycling Throughout both volumes, Experiencias incorporates activities that recycle previously learned material but with new topics, which allows students to continue mastering vocabulary and structures encountered earlier in the program"--

Pragmática del español

Pragmática del español
Author: J. César Félix-Brasdefer
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 389
Release: 2018-10-04
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 131544318X
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Pragmática del español introduces the central topics in pragmatics and discourse from a sociolinguistic perspective. Pragmatic variation is addressed within each topic, with examples from different varieties of Spanish spoken in Latin America, Spain and the United States. A companion website provides additional exercises and a corpus of Spanish data for student research projects. A sample syllabus and suggestions for further reading help instructors tailor the material to a one-semester course or as a supplement to general introduction to Hispanic linguistics courses. This is an ideal resource for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students, at level B2 – C2 of the Common European Framework for Languages, and Intermediate High – Advanced High on the ACTFL proficiency scales.

Unbound

Unbound
Author: Payton E. Carrigan
Publisher: Heartworks Ink
Total Pages: 263
Release: 2022-08-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:
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Her greatest pursuit is freedom. Her greatest fear is love. He knows the two go hand in hand. • Kit is a strong and independent woman; it’s what the world tells her she can be, so she owns it. Even as a junior in college she has never needed or had any desire for a boyfriend; he would just tie her down. She definitely wouldn’t be able to fly so freely to Costa Rica for her internship at the human trafficking restoration home. Upon arrival, Kit Immediately finds her heart encircled and enlivened by the Latin rhythms, but she quickly encounters another disturbance there too—one that’s not so welcome. While she may be calling this place home for now, it really belongs to Dash; this is his language, his ocean, his territory. The only thing she can lay claim to is her solitary backpack, the simple room she’s been given, and her heart. That is still definitely, unquestionably, undoubtedly hers. It's easy for Kit to understand that the girls at the restoration home cling to distrust and fear when it comes to love, but she is quickly realizing that her own steady heart seems to be buried alongside the girls’ she came to work with, and only the purest of loves can really set them all free. • • While the content is meant to be clean and guarded in nature, there is some information about human trafficking, and content around this subject, which may make some readers uncomfortable. Suggested reader age: 15+

Experiencias

Experiencias
Author: Diane Ceo-DiFrancesco
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 466
Release: 2019-10-15
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1118517873
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Follow Daniel around the Spanish-speaking world as he guides students through this innovative new language course Experiencias: Beginning Spanish is a dynamic and innovative introductory Spanish course that builds students’ language competency and offers realistic language encounters, so they can begin communicating in Spanish as early as possible. In Experiencias: Beginning Spanish, students meet Daniel, a native Spanish speaker who guides them through the learning process. For each chapter, there is a video episode of Daniel’s “how to” show, where he interviews his Spanish-speaking friends about authentic topics of interest to today’s students. The Experiencias course focuses on connecting language with culture, engaging students with content related to the perspectives of native speakers. Each chapter focuses on a different country, integrating grammar and vocabulary into real-world units that will give students a sense of excitement and wonder. Additional pedagogical features include an emphasis on metacognitive learning strategies, a reduced grammatical syllabus that leaves room for extra work on challenging areas, and content recycling throughout the text for enhanced language mastery. Takes students on a journey through the Spanish-speaking world, featuring a different country in each chapter Offers innovative pedagogical techniques and activities drawn from the authors’ own classroom research Engages students with a focus on culture, practical communication, and video interviews with native Spanish speakers Develops oral and written communication skills through authentic tasks structured by the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines With WileyPLUS for Experiencias: Beginning Spanish, students have access to an enhanced e-text featuring videos, audio recordings, interactive vocabulary exercises, educational animations, links to additional resources, and more. This text is an excellent choice for today’s beginning Spanish speakers, whether in traditional or online classroom environments.

Lonely Planet Best of Costa Rica 3

Lonely Planet Best of Costa Rica 3
Author: Jade Bremner
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Total Pages: 474
Release: 2021-12
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1838692509
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Lonely Planet's Best of Costa Rica is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Lounge on sugar-white beaches in Southern Nicoya, spot sea turtles in Tortuguero, and catch the surf off deserted beaches on the Costa Ballena; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Costa Rica and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Best of Costa Rica: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak Color maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Covers San Jose, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Manuel Antonio, Volcan Arenal, Montezuma, Peninsula de Osa, Tortuguero, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Playa Samara, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Best of Costa Rica is filled with inspiring and colorful photos, and focuses on Costa Rica's most popular attractions for those wanting to experience the best of the best. Looking for a more comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all the country has to offer? Check out Lonely Planet's Costa Rica guide. Travelling further afield? Check out Lonely Planet's Best of Central America guide for an in-depth look at all the region has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' – New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' – Fairfax Media (Australia)

Let's Go Costa Rica 4th Edition

Let's Go Costa Rica 4th Edition
Author: Let's Go Inc.
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 438
Release: 2008-11-25
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780312385774
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Packed with travel information, including more listings, deals, and insider tips: CANDID LISTINGS of hundreds of places to eat, sleep, and drink like a local RELIABLE MAPS and directions to help you get around cities, towns, and parques INSIDER TIPS about the best beaches and snack spots OPPORTUNITIES for ecotourism and conservation WORK AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES in the Costa Rican wilderness THE BEST BEACHES for surfing, scuba diving, sportfishing, and sunbathing

Pura vida

Pura vida
Author: Norma Lopez-Burton
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 594
Release: 2019-11-26
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 111949334X
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In Pura vida (Life is good)Spanish is more than vocabulary and grammar, just as Spanish-speaking cultures are more than products and practices. In this learner-centered introductory program, the authors’ commitment to a methodology based on true-to-life experiences brings Spanish to life. Pura vida is the discovery of a Spanish-speaking world through the experiences of real people who share anecdotes and reflections on those experiences. Students relate to these people and make deeper, more meaningful connections between language and culture, and acquire Spanish with an unparalleled sense of personal engagement. In this 12-chapter introductory program, students don’t only learn Spanish for real life, but also from real life. They discover that there is not just one homogeneous Hispanic culture, but rather that each Spanish-speaking country has its own rich, unique culture and that the people who live in these countries speak one common language with different accents, characteristics, and idiosyncrasies. The program offers truly seamless integration of cultural notions and language instruction and features 100% contextualized and personalized activities.

Kale and Coffee

Kale and Coffee
Author: Kevin M. Gianni
Publisher: Hay House
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2015
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1401946178
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"'Kale and Coffee' offers practical tips for wellness, from testin g your body--and pantry--for toxic metals to selecting the healthiest coffee, wines, and green drinks to consume. And don't miss the Kale and Coffee 21-Day Jumpstart to launch you on your own journey of transformation."--Provided by publisher.