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If you like witches, mythical creatures and furious action, you'll love this book and all of the other books in this universe. — Goodreads Reviewer SH Witch Jane Madison would be perfectly happy planning her wedding to her astral protector, David Montrose. But how can she juggle bridesmaid dresses and seating charts when she’s under attack by magical monsters? Jane’s school for witches is in session, and the first order of business is an intricate Samhain ritual. In the midst of a sudden, unseasonable rainstorm, a ravenous beast is released into the magic circle. Jane succeeds in vanquishing the creature, but only with the assistance of her sworn magical enemy. The disaster can’t be ...
Against the backdrop of Guatemala, this book presents portraits of artisans working in the ancient traditions of the Maya paired with insights into the creation of the textiles and the events that have affected their work. Weaving, spinning, and basket making have sustained the Maya economically and culturally against the pressures of change and a 36-year civil war that decimated their population. Their persistence in continuing traditional art has created some of the loveliest, most colorful textiles the world has ever known. Artisans share their personal histories, hopes, and dreams along with the products of their hands and looms. Their stories show determination in the face of unimaginable loss and hardship which instill an appreciation for the textiles themselves and for the strong people who create them.
An alternative for conducting business, which bridges the consumer's social concerns and the producer's financial concerns. Mary Ann Littrell and Marsha Ann Dickson utilize case studies to introduce past successes and failures for seven Alternative Trading Organizations (ATO's).
The vibrant character of Guatemala is most visible in its handwoven textiles, which are still in everyday use and readily available in native markets all over the country. A Textile Traveler's Guide to Guatemala is an excellent resource for discovering artisans, markets, shops, and those storied regional textile traditions. Geared to independent-minded travelers, this guide presents the safest and most accessible methods of travel, where and when to go, where to stay, and what to eat. Expert advice helps the traveler know what to look for, how to distinguish high-quality work, and how to bargain intelligently and ethically. With abundant photographs, this guide celebrates the color, joy, and energy of folklife in Guatemala.
Whether it's a Wednesday night supper, a Sunday School social, a family reunion or a potluck dinner, a covered dish meal is often the cornerstone of entertaining. Now, in this light and lively book, the covered dish gets the recognition it deserves. Husband and wife food experts Mark and Jane Jarrell examine the how-to's of cooking an especially delicious covered dish dinner and provide helpful hints for making the entire event a smashing success. Filled with anecdotes and humorous stories and 100 top potluck recipes from various regions of the country, this stylish and witty cookbook will entertain as it guides you toward covered dish perfection.
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Este libro pone a disposición de los estudiantes de la Facultad de Traducción e Interpretación de la Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona los contenidos teóricos y prácticos de la asignatura Introducción a la Lexicología y la Terminología Aplicadas a la Traducción, que se imparte en la licenciatura de Traducción e Interpretación de la misma universidad.. Se presentan las nociones básicas de las disciplinas de estudio del léxico, tanto en lo que concierne a los principios teóricos como a la elaboración de materiales de consulta, y se propone una serie de ejercicios para concretar los contenidos de cada tema y, sobre todo, fomentar la reflexión sobre el uso del léxico.
A land of extremes, from active volcanic peaks to dense rain forests, Guatemala has sustained great civilizations and attracted foreign conquerors. While shadows of its vicious, decades-long civil war still linger, Guatemala's people work toward peace and stability in the face of corruption and impunity. Illuminating photographs, insightful facts, and informative sidebars help the reader discover what it's like to live in today's Guatemala, its ancient beginnings, dramatic landscape, rich culture, resilient people, and more.
"Guatemala is a land of contrasts: stunning mountain, river, and cloud forest landscapes with the constant threat of volcanic eruptions, mudslides, earthquakes, and brutal upheavals. Against this backdrop, the indigenous Maya and their Ladino compatriots persist in creating some of the loveliest and most colorful textiles the world has known. Their weaving, spinning, and basketmaking have sustained them economically and culturally against the pressures of change and a thirty-six year armed conflict that decimated their population. In Traditional Weavers of Guatemala, twenty artisans share their personal histories, hopes, and dreams along with the products of their hands and looms"--Inside cover.