This second volume of short stories contains more diverse & lively writing from the Spanish-speaking world Again much of it is from Latin America Carlos Fuentes being Mexican Norberto Fuentes Cuban & the other writers having their roots in Uruguay Chile Peru Colombia & the Argentine Only Ana Maria Matute is a native of Spain This highly entertaining selection of stories together with a chapter from Mario Vargas Llosa's novel Conversation in the Cathedral' explores stylistic contrasts & gives an insight into the cultural & social milieu of the Spanish-speaking world With notes on unusual Spanish words & phrases it will be of great value to English students of the language as well as a helpful companion to Spanish-speaking students of English ...

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Nell Crane has never held a boy's hand In a city devastated by an epidemic where survivors are all missing parts-an arm a leg an eye-Nell has always been an outsider Her father is the famed scientist who created the biomechanical limbs that everyone now uses But she's the only one with her machinery on the inside her heart Since the childhood operation she has ticked Like a clock like a bomb & as her community rebuilds everyone is expected to contribute to the society's good but how can Nell live up to her father's revolutionary ideas when she has none of her own? Then she finds a lost mannequin's hand while salvaging on the beach & inspiration strikes Can Nell build her own companion in a world that fears advanced technology? The deeper she sinks into this plan the more she learns about her city-and her father who is hiding secret experiments of his own ...

Exercise is not only good for the body it can transform your mind too We all know that exercise is good for the body But did you know that it can transform your mind? This new scientific revolution will teach you how to boost brain cells protect yourself against mental illness & dementia & ensure success in exams & the workplace Follow the SPARK! training regimen & build your brain to its peak performance This book will change the way you think about exercise
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Spark Joy is an in-depth line illustrated room-by-room guide to decluttering & organising your home It covers every room in the house from bedrooms & kitchens to bathrooms & living rooms as well as a wide range of items in different categories including clothes photographs paperwork books cutlery cosmetics shoes bags wallets & valuables Charming line drawings explain how to properly organise drawers wardrobes cupboards & cabinets The illustrations also show Ms Kondo's unique folding method clearly showing how to fold anything from shirts trousers & jackets to skirts socks & bras The secret to Marie Kondo's unique & simple Kon Mari tidying method is to focus on what you want to keep not what you want to get rid of Ask yourself if something sparks joy' & suddenly it becomes so much easier to understand if you really need it in your home & your life When you surround yourself with things you love you will find that your whole life begins to change Marie Kondo's first book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying presents her unique tidying philosophy & introduces readers to the basics of her Kon Mari method It has already transformed the homes & lives of millions of people around the world Spark Joy is Marie Kondo's in-depth tidying masterclass focusing on the detail of how to declutter & organise your home ...

From a fraudulent psychiatrist grappling with two equally fraudulent clients in Aiding & Abetting to the dirty dealings of The Abbess of Crewe's band of corrupt nuns to the three plane crash survivors of Robinson eking out an existence on an Atlantic island after its resident mystic disappears these three satires probe the recesses of human fallibility with formidable precision Spanning five decades the glittering sharp & sinister works of Spark's Satire confirm their author as one of our most incisive & wickedly funny satirists ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Sparkle is a timeless story of the bonds of family the trials of success & the power of music In her feature film debut " American Idol" sensation Jordin Sparks stars as Sparkle a young woman whose big dreams seem almost impossible She&s been warned against the pitfalls of the music industry by her protective mother (Whitney Houston) yet encouraged by the handsome & ambitious Stix (Derek Luke) Sparkle forms a trio with her sisters (Tika Sumpter & Carmen Ejogo) Together they perform the soul-stirring songs that Sparkle pens But as their fame grows so do the risks of jealousy self-doubt & insidious temptation A sweeping drama is brought to life with a powerful cast including Mike Epps Omari Hardwick & Cee Lo Green Actors Whitney Houston Mike Epps Cee-Lo Directors Salim Akil Language English Subtitles Arabic Dutch Hindi Italian Dubbed French Spanish Italian Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired English Number of discs 1 ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Sparkle is a timeless story of the bonds of family the trials of success & the power of music In her feature film debut " American Idol" sensation Jordin Sparks stars as Sparkle a young woman whose big dreams seem almost impossible She&s been warned against the pitfalls of the music industry by her protective mother (Whitney Houston) yet encouraged by the handsome & ambitious Stix (Derek Luke) Sparkle forms a trio with her sisters (Tika Sumpter & Carmen Ejogo) Together they perform the soul-stirring songs that Sparkle pens But as their fame grows so do the risks of jealousy self-doubt & insidious temptation A sweeping drama is brought to life with a powerful cast including Mike Epps Omari Hardwick & Cee Lo Green ...

This is a display base or stand Perfect for displaying small-scale Gundam model kits Action Base 2 is designed to hold kits from Bandai's HGUC FG HG Gundam 00 HG Gundam Seed 1144-scale models & SD Gundam series No other display bases from other companies come close to what this amazing display base means that you can do! Action Base 2 is a plastic injection snap-fit assembly kit that requires very little work to assemble No cement or paint required! The trapezium bases (two included) come with cool mechanical detailing & panel lines with one hole per base for placing the stand The stand can be extended upwards for posing your kit in a much higher position & the angle of the stand can also be adjusted to lift or lower your kit The stand can also be used on Action Base 1 to pose two kits on a single base in close combat! The set comes with two different sizes (6mm & 7mm) of U-shaped holders two peg-type holders & one screw-on type holder (four screws & three nuts are included) for attaching the main stand to the crotch of your kit When using the U-shaped or screw-on holders double-sided tape should be applied in between the crotch of the kit & the holders to help hold it in place (The package notes that there may be cases of a kit not able to fit) Each Action Base 2 (two trapezium bases combined) can be attached to up to six other Action Base 2s for you to create an amazing display filled with Gundam kits or other robot kits striking cool action poses! Check out the other color variations linked below! ...

Nobody puts princess in a tower! Sparkle Kitty is an adorably fun social & magical spell card game for all ages sizes & genders Dark forces have trapped a group of princesses into cursed towers But luckily these are no ordinary princesses & you are no ordinary player Take matters into your own hands & harness the simple & sweet words into special spell combinations to set yourself free Players 3-8 Ages 6 ...