Spanish Books Books

Okay.... I am not going to tell you about the book.... As the above comments already have.... I am just going to tell you.... That being 19 years old.... I love Naruto.... This is a great book.... The graphics are cool.... And it is a simple read.... I read this book in 15 min at least.... But because I love to read.... It would take me that long.... But I did read it again today (I got the book yesterday) and I took a longer period of time to read it.... And again.... It is an awesome book.... A suited book for all Naruto fans....

Suggestion: Get Volumes 1-5 before jumping to Volume 6....

Well Orochimaru K.O.ed Sasuke and Naruto,so it is up to her to protect them.Hey,Lee and Ino's team can to save the day!But the real savior is Sasuke?

Okay,okay.So we survived the first part of the Chunin Exam.Now we are entering the second part of the exam.All we have to do is get a heaven and a earth scroll.It seems simple but your wrong! Our heros are in a very serious situation.Everyone is your enemy except for your squad.Naruto,Sasuke,and Sakura are on their own and are about to encounter a lot of enemies.

Also recommend Naruto vol. 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9

In this volume of Naruto, the second portion of the chunnin exam just started. This exam is being held in the Forest of Death, and the instructor Mitarshi Anko has promised to cut the number of called Orochimaru that is known for his evil forbidden ninja abilities and he's in the chunnin exam! Orochimaru wants something from Sasuke. But when the guards heard that Orochimaru was in the exam, they quickly sent out maximum security in the Forest of the advancing teams by half! Each of the teams are now turned against each other and they must use there fast cunning ninja techniques to collect the necessary scrolls from the other teams to past the test and to survive the many challenges that the forest brings to these young ninjas. It's a matter of life and death in the second chunnin exam. Some teams may come out alive and victorious, while the other teams may end up dead. And if that's not enough, there's an imposter Death to find this Orochimaru. Too bad it was already to late, Orochimaru found Sasuke, Naruto and Sakura, but he mainly just wanted Sasuke. Orochimaru was destroying the three of them, only Sakura was barely standing. The instructor, Anko tried coming in to save the three of them. But Orochimaru was too strong and Anko was useless as well. Luckily, Orochimaru fled from them and Sakura had to find a place for them to rest. But when Orochimaru's minions heard that Sasuke, Naruto, and Sakura were weak, they were told to take finish them off. So they went off to find the three of them. When Naruto's friends who are also in the chunnin exam heard of this, they went off to find Naurto, Sasuke, and Sakura as soon as possible. Luckily they made it right on time. In total, two teams were there to help them. But one team were all cowards so they just watched. When Orochimaru's minions were there, they were outnumbered. But to them numbers didn't count, it was just how strong they were that counted and they were definitely stronger. So even with two teams against them, Orochimaru's minions still defeated them. That is where the story stands, but there is still a surprise from the evil minions. Nobody knows...

I thought this book was very interesting. This book had a great flow in the story and it wasn't boring like some books. It had lots of action in the story and I thought the plot was very interesting. I liked the way that they're in a world of ninjas and they are all in this gigantic examination to be the ultimate ninja or something like that. Something that also fascinated me was the artwork of the graphic novel. It was very realistic in an anime way. People who enjoy reading action or adventure books should trying reading this book because there's a lot of action and adventure going on in this book. Also, people who enjoy reading comic books should try reading this book. The drawings in there are very well drawn. This is a quote from Orochimaru " I'm Orochimaru the giant snake. If you'd ever like a rematch...".

This is a great book for kids who are learning how to read as the words are small and the pictures are so captivating. All the pictures are illustrated in 2-D clay. Even if you don't have kids in school, this book is great for the Barbara Reid collector as it is well illustrated and worth the buy to have in your collection. I've noticed that her books can be there one minute and then out-of-print the next, so it's better to buy it now before it disappears!

As an ESL teacher, I use this book every year. The pictures are just amazing (I'd like to see the real clay pieces) and the poem appeals to young children. There is enough new vocabulary to make it a worthwhile educational endeavor and yet the predictability helps the students to quickly memorize the poem. Years later, they often ask me to read it to them again.

My child is now a teenager. I'd lent her original copy of The New Baby Calf to someone, and realized I was saddened by not having a copy of this lovely book in the house any more, so I bought this partly for old time's sake, and partly because Barbara Reid's illustrations are so rich and cleverly detailed, it's a pleasure just to sit and look at them from time to time. What she's done with clay is like nothing I've ever seen. The text is also sweet. Her work is much enjoyed by adults and children. Also check out the Zoe books, Subway Mouse, and others.

I've been reading this book since I was young and still immensely enjoy it, mostly because of the illustations. Edith Chase uses a different kind of medium for the pictures...clay! The blended colors and textures are eye-catching and witty...very appropiate for children of all ages.

The text is actually a rhyme written by a different author before the whole book came together. I'm pretty sure Edith Chase rewrote it, though. The rhythm of the words make them fun play for your voice.

The story itself is about a cute calf and his loving mother living on a farm. The calf nurses, eats, runs, plays, and grows...children can definitely relate to this book.

This is a fantastic book for someone who has no background in Spanish. You have to learn grammer for any language that you are learning. This gets you started on the basics. For someone who has taken Spanish in high school or college, you would not need this book. But for the beginner, its a requirement.

Grammar may not be fun, but it's essential... so I like a grammar book that tells me just what I need to know in a quick and painless manner. "Nice 'n Easy Spanish Grammar" conveys the essentials clearly with a minimum of fuss, and then backs up every explanation with a number of useful examples.

I really like the "Nice 'n Easy" series (I have the French and German versions as well). They are small enough to travel with, and yet manage to convey the core rules of the language. Recommended!

This is THE best concise reference grammar for the beginning to intermediate level student of the Spanish language.

Wow -- I picked up this little book for a few bucks, and I can't believe how much it packs into its 100 pages. You certainly get your money's worth -- this book clearly and easily explains the nuts and bolts of the Spanish language. You'll quickly master the basics of Spanish grammar, and will have a solid foundation for speaking fluently. Every verb tense is explained, as are pronouns, prepositions, ser vs. estar, etc. Highly recommended!

ESTE, AL IGUAL QUE TODA LA SERIE, SON LIBROS PARA HACERTE REFLEXIONAR SOBRE EL FUTURO Y LA PROFESIA BIBLICA. LA FORMA DE NARRACION ES EXCELENTE. PERO POR SUPUESTO AL SER UN LIBRO PARTE DE UNA SERIE, NO SE PUEDE ENTENDER COMPLETAMENTE SI NO SE HA LEIDO LOS LIBROS ANTERIORES. RECOMIENDO FUERTEMENTE LEER LA SERIE COMPLETA,QUE A ESTA FECHA VA POR 10 LIBROS. ES DIFICIL "DEJARLOS ATRAS " SIN TERMINARLOS.
COMIENZE A LEER EL PRIMER LIBRO DE LA SERIE QUE ES: DEJADOS ATRAS Y VERA LO BUENOS Y INSTRUCCTIVOS QUE SON ESTOS LIBROS. SON EXCELENTES Y NADA ABURRIDOS.

Cada serie de Dejados Atras tiende a ser mas emocionante que el anterior. "Nicolas" es suspenso de comienzo a final. Espero que cosecha de almas continue en esta misma linea de suspenso. Encontre ademas algunas partes muy comicas en la trama. Excelente, Cautivante.

Este libro es un suspenso como para leerselo en 1 dia.Esta repleto de suspenso.Esta serie es para ser leida completa.Yo mismo me sorprendi al leerlo en 2 semanas usualmente me tardo 2 meses.Y no puedo esperar la novena parte.

¡Un libro para recomendarse! Nicolás continúa magníficamente el drama del primer libro de la serie Dejados Atrás. Este libro es el más explosivo de toda la serie. Los autores Tim Lahaye y Jerry B. Jenkins deben sentirse orgullosos de su mensaje cristiano. También, felicitaciones efusivas al traductor, hizo un gran trabajo con una perfecta traducción que transmite fielmente el estilo de los autores.

En mi opinión, el lector debería leer el primer libro de la serie "Dejados Atrás". El intenso drama de "Nicolás" es una continuación de esta interesante serie de novelas basadas en las escrituras del Apocalipsis de San Juan.

El lector no podrá parar de leer este libro hasta terminarlo. Al finalizar, el lector se preguntará: ¿Qué me pasaría si yo me quedase atrás? Lea usted estos libros para encontrar su propia respuesta.

¡Un libro y una serie que cambiará su vida!

I read the original in Spanish and I was hooked. The twists in the plot, beautiful language, and life lessons all make this book a classic. I highly recommend this book to anybody.

When I first saw the title of this book I thought it was going to be "just another book to read". Little did I know that I would be very entertained with so many philosophical quotes from one of the greatest writers of Spain! This book can really leave you thinking and makes you wander if you really are the person you think you are! I absolutely loved it even though I Hate to read!

This is a novel about a man who is simply searching for the meaning of life and takes in every aspects of life that some people would take for granted and looks at them in a different light. This book is highly intellectual and I believe everyone can relate to it. You may want to read it twice depending on how old you are since it is about life experiences, either way it is good to read it twice because I'm sure you will enjoy it and see more the second time you read it. I read this book in college and am about to read it again. There is also a movie too but it is in Spanish I'm not sure if they have it in English but it would be great if they did.
ENJOY!!

the writing is lyrical. the ideas are revolutionarily agreeable. the book is a modern day bible. after i finished this book i took a walk in the rain following some street dog with my umbrella closed and held high.

How can some children be so beautiful and so cunning and vicious!
This is real, and it gave me the creeps !
But kept e glued to the pages until I finished it. Will NEVER FORGET THIS HORROR!

This children were raised like mine, like yours..With all the love and care!
WHAT TURNED THEM INTO KILLERS??

The stories are real. documented...
I found them MORE TERRIFYNG THAN ANY HORROR STORY BOOK !!!

I do recommend this book !

y le darás gracias al cielo por la cordura del tuyo...y la de tus hijos...
Los niños de este libro son niños comunes..Ni maltratados ni traumados: Hijos de familias promedio como las nuestras...
¿Qué sucedió ahi?
¡Fue autosómico?¿Se desarrolló la maldad en el vientre materno?

that make you thank God for your normal life and your normal kids!
VERY INTERESTING...It shows a world we might not now, but THAT EXISTS!
You will not regret reading it

A style all his own, with linguistic skills targeting your funny bone. He finds humor everywhere and shares it with you masterfully. Build your vocabulary and increase your insight into others while laughing so hard you make people wonder what you are reading.

Wit is often not associated with the academe. Therefore it is a suprise to see such wit in Stephen Leacock. As a professor of Economics at McGill University in the mid 20th century, Leacock was counted among Canada's greatest humorists.
In the Nonsense Novels, Leacocks unleashes parodies of most literary genres: The Great Detective, the first tale, satirizes Arthur Conan Doyle's Scandal in Bohemia.
There are tales of capers involving gullible women, a desert island landing with an alternate ending, analysis of societal conditions, and some stories that are plain nonsense.
A Hero in Homespun and the Man in Asbetoes are two worth reading; the latter being a farcical exposition on the future of capitalism and scientific advancement - very scary, if it were not so funny.

I was introduced to Leacock while browsing gutenberg.org, and have not been disappointed.
If you feel overwhelmed by the importance attached to triviality today, then you might do well to pick up and read the Nonsense Novels.

Where do I begin to describe the absolutely astonishing quality of Leacock's work? I first heard of Stephen Leacock when reading a book about the Marx brothers. It seems Groucho was on a train, and happened to pass the room of Jack Benny (who was traveling with them, working on the same vaudeville circuit. Groucho heard Benny screaming with laughter, and popped his head into Benny's room to see what the commotion was. Benny told Groucho that it was a book by Leacock, whom Groucho admitted to not knowing. Benny told Groucho, "It's the funniest stuff I've ever read!" Groucho later bought a copy of the book, loved it as much as Benny, and said that he always looked for anything written by Stephen Leacock.

Okay, but what about his stories? Leacock's stock in trade was the parody of classic literature - stories about humble girls of (unknowingly) noble ancestry, who are engaged to work as servants for title lords, only to fall in love with the son of the mansion are turned into hysterically funny romps, where the lies not in the intentionally funny line, but in carefully crafted twists of standard sentence construction.

A sample, from the above-described story, called "Gertrude the Governess; or Simply Seventeen":

"Young Ronald said nothing; he flung himself from the house, flung himself upon his horse, and rode madly off in all directions."

Leacock treats the classic tale of knighthood (handsome, strong knight declares his love for the gentle maiden of the castle, and she loves him too, though they've never met) to similarly wicked entanglement of story and prose.

"Sorrows of a Super Soul" tells the classic Russian tale of an unrequited love, while "Carolyn's Christmas" the story of the old farmer, his family away (one son in the city, another in prison), his farm mortgaged, and a strange girl happening upon the family on Christmas Eve, with a baby, but no wedding ring. Both of these, and all other stories in this slim book, will have you laughing until you cry.

Buy a copy, get hooked. If Groucho and Jack Benny thought this was the best humor ever, how can it not satisfy you too?

Leacock is one of a handful of literary parodists and humorists (Perelman, Benchley, Twain) whose parodies, though more or less a century old, are still laugh-out-loud funny. If you're a Sherlock Holmes fan, Leacock's "Maddened by Mystery: or, The Defective Detective" will make you chortle. If you appreciate romance novels, "Gertrude The Governess" will still tickle. Canadian Leacock was a master humorist with a light touch, and an unerring deflator of cliche and presumption. This collection of short pieces will still entertain the sophisticated fan of written humor, and should be in every collection.

*Note: The full text of this book is available online.

THIS IS A GREAT BIBLE I GAVE IT AS A GIFT TO MY SISTER, SHE SAID IT EVEN HAS DICTIONARY. IT IS SO EASY TO UNDERSTAND. SHE LOVES THE GIANT LETTERS TOO. However they are not black as other giant letter bibles like Reina Valera, but you can read it fine if you dont have major vision problems. My mom prefer reina valera giant letter because is darker and she can read it better. My sister loves the NIV more than Reina Valera because is easy to understand.

Esta biblia es excelente. Incluye diccionario biblico. Mi hermana prefiere NIV pues la entiende mejor pero la reina valera en letra grande tiene la impresion en tinta mas oscura. Mi mama la prefiere en reina valera pues la puede leer mejor pues ella tiene un poco de problema de vision. Pero la explicacion en NIV es mejor que la de reina Valera, mas facil de entender de acuerdo a mi hermana a quien se la regale. Es excelente, yo recomendaria compren las dos.

When I received this bible I thought it had normal size fonts as it just didn't look that big, but when I opened it not only did it have large type but the pages have a white background which make it easier to read.

This is great for young and old, for people with impaired vision or for dimly lit situations. Do not have to use my reading glasses when I read with this large print. Easy to carry and not heavy to handle. A plus for any one with eye problems.

In many Christian bookstores and even some of the large chain outlets, there are plenty of Reina-Valera Bibles to be found (the 1569 version that had its current revision in 1960), but new translations are few to come by, and this one, the Spanish equivalent of the English NIV, is excellent and very readable. The Reina-Valera, like the King James Version, is a good primary Bible to start with and refer to, but this NVI makes a terrific alternate, and a must for anyone who wants to get the most out of their understanding of the Word. I am thrilled with this Bible, and for the price it is a great value.
This edition has:
Wonderful large font size that is so easy on the eyes. The pages are very thin and one can see an outline of the print on the other side, but the print on the page one is reading is so good this is not a problem.
A nice layout with headlines that highlight the main subject of the verses that follow.
A glossary (words with asterisks in the text are explained in this glossary).
Table of weights, measures and coins used in biblical times.
Index of titles.
10 maps.
A much larger concordance than is usually found at the back of most Bibles.
Ribbon marker.
Some will miss these features:
The words of Jesus are not in red.
Though it has footnotes, it does not have references, so won't be considered a "study Bible."

Comparison translation of Matthew 6:1:
Reina-Valera:
"Guardaos de hacer vuestra justicia delante de los hombres, para ser vistos de ellos; de otra manera no tendreis recompensa de vuestro Padre que esta en los cielos."
NVI:
"Cuidense de no hacer sus obras de justicia delante de la gente para llamar la atencion. Si actuan asi, su Padre que esta en el cielo no les dara ninguna recompensa."

Alex Dorros and Arthur Dorros' NUMERO UNO receives Susan Guevara's warm drawings as it tells of a small Mexican village where Hercules is known for strength and Socrates for knowledge. Each is important to the town - but the two bicker about who is the best. It's up to the clever villagers to devise a competition to decide who is 'numero uno' once and for all in this affectionate story of competition and importance.

Reviewed by Brianne Plach (age 9) for Reader Views (5/07)

I'm stronger than you are! I'm smarter than you are! Of course, we all have heard this from our brothers or sisters. And even from us. " Número Uno" has two main characters, Hercules and Socrates. They both claim to be the best and most helpful in building a bridge in their small town. Socrates came up with the idea of building the bridge but Hercules was sure he was more valuable. An old man and a young boy got tired of listening to these two fighting. Then these two go away and work out their differences. They were both so sure that they would be missed greatly. Instead when they return, they find out that they were missed, but not for their individual strengths; they were missed for their weakness.

"Número Uno" is an excellent book about teamwork. It shows that claiming to be the most valuable does not pay. The pictures in this book are very beautiful and add joy to the script. There are Spanish words included in the script making this a great book for someone who is interested in that language. This book is geared for children ages 4-8. I am older than this book's target market but I really loved the story!

Note from Brianne's mother: Brianne loved the pictures and storyline of this book. She will be starting to learn the Spanish language next year in school and this book gave her great exposure to some Spanish words.

NUMERO UNO is number one. Being an elementary school teacher, I really liked it for a variety of reasons. As you often hear students talking about why they are better or more important than someone else, this story gives them an opportunity to see that different people and different characteristics can be equally important. The point was made in a fun way, and the beautiful illustrations work well in capturing the dynamic personalities of Hercules and Socrates. After reading that Alex Dorros got the story idea when he was 12 years old, I thought it was wonderful that the story grew with his efforts over a number of years into a really strong book. The students I have read the book with have found it to be very enjoyable. Many of them were inspired to think harder about their own writing ideas when they found out this story was that of the younger Dorros team.

You know what instantly sounds like an awful idea for a picture book? A father-son writing team. Even worse, a father-son writing team where the son wrote a book when he was twelve and then the dad signed on later and got it made. Sounds icky-sticky sweet without any possible redeeming qualities,doesn't it? And your mind probably wouldn't be changed too much if you knew that the author in question was Arthur Dorros of Abuela fame either. Even good authors of picture books have been known to be suckered into poor writing decisions at the hands of their darling beloved offspring. But then, what if I told you that the illustrator was Susan Guevara? Which is to say The Great Susan Guevara? The woman who brought Gary Soto's Chato books so swimmingly to life? Certainly you'd be swayed neither way when I told you that the book, "Numero Uno" was a fable, but then you might actually get a chance to pick up and read the book. And in doing so your skepticism would just melt out of your ears, I assure you. Dorros and Son (as they shall hitherto be known) make a pretty good team. Add in a magnificent illustrator and a solid storyline and what once felt like an awful idea for a picture book turns into a fairly swell idea instead.

In a small village in Mexico lived two men of monumental ego. On the one hand was Hercules. He thought himself a pretty primo guy due to his manly physical prowess. On the other hand there was Socrates. He's scoffed at the notion of muscles, placing his trust entirely in the realm of the cranium. As it happened, Hercules was in the construction business and Socrates the architectural side. So when a bridge needed to be built across the local river, both fellows felt they were of the greatest importance to the villagers. So vehemently did they fight about this that a contest was thought up by a local boy. Both men would leave the village and the people remaining would try to build the bridge without them. Whoever they missed more would be of the greatest importance to everyone. Well that's all well and good but that means that these two rivals have to spend time together in the wilderness. Bickering all the way, they find food, warmth, and shelter with a combination of brawn and brains, never realizing how much they rely on one another. Inevitably, when they return home they've both been equally missed. The bridge is completed with their help and there is at least one thing everyone can agree on. They may have missed their intelligence and strength but when it comes to arguing, nobody missed Hercules and Socrates one little bit.

The writing doesn't feel like a twelve-year-old came up with it. Obviously Dorros Sr. did some cleaning up in that particular area, leaving a tidy little story in his wake. Spanish words are worked effortlessly into the text, cropping up best where they make the most sense. There's also enough repetition to keep the story hopping along. The old man in the village often says, "Basta!". Socrates and Hercules rely mostly on the word, "Yo!" And I can't help but think that this kind of repetition would make for a pretty goodreadaloud . Just get half of the kids in the audience to say whatever Hercules says while the other half takes the side of Socrates (the parents or teachers could take the part of the old man). Not only would that make for a more interesting reading, you'd actually get the kids actively interested in who's going to win the contest. After all, they're going to believe that they will either end up the winning side or the losing side, as chosen by the book.

I don't know if I would have immediately have thought that this was a Susan Guevara book if I hadn't been told. It's a quieter effort on the artist's part. Guevara's paintings for "Numero Uno" don't have the raw intensity of her Chato books. That's due in part to the change of location. Instead of gritty city streets and back barrios we're in the countryside now. According to thebookflap, Ms. Guevara has been studying plein air painting with the Canadian landscape painter Ian Roberts. "Numero Uno", therefore, gave her a chance to try her hand at capturing hills, valleys, streams, and fields. It's a quiet cool style that shifts perspective constantly. One moment you see Hercules and Socrates being rowed out onto the river by a clearly jaded young boy. The next we're soaring high, just above an owl with a world of greens and blues, and yellows stretching away below us. In this particular scene we can also see several different versions of the two men on their own separate paths, trying to reach their destination before the other. Whenever they talk, words leap from their mouths. Of course, being the fellows they are, that usually consists of the "Yo!", "No!" and "Si!". Guevara's is a blotchy style and won't be to everyone's liking. For this book, however, it matches the narrative and dialogue just fine.

The moral is nothing new and kids will guess at it long before the self-absorbed heroes do. The ending could have stood a little more oomph, but as it stands this is a lovely little book. Insofar as the human race continues to argue the brains vs. brawn question (and they will) this book will continue to have a lot of cache in the years to come. An worthy addition to any folktale section of libraries, both personal and public.

This Trilogy of lovely books offer classic yet contemporary poetry with each poem written bilingually in Spanish and English. Amazingly, they are equally beautiful in both languages. Whether reminiscing, romancing or simply expressing alegr?a de vivir, Marie's eloquence entrances the reader with each perfect phrase. This poetry touches the soul in so many ways. If you love poetry, you'll love reading her work.

This book of poetry will live in your mind forever. Marie has written some of the most beautiful and memorable poetry I have ever read. I particularly liked THE WINDOW which brought back a flood of memories from my childhood.She has made beauty in 2 languages. Don't miss it.

From the pride-inspiring tribute to our mestizo Latino heritage, "Abolengo," to the satiric vision of female submission in the title poem "Ofrenda/Offering," Marie Delgado Travis keeps her reader riveted throughout the 45 pages of this delightful book of poetry. Whether the theme of the poem was love, regret, childhood memories, or unfulfilled dreams, I was pulled in each time by the the bold expression of honest human desire that fills each page. Marie Delgado Travis is a bold, elegant and versatile new voice on the poetry scene, and I look forward to seeing what she does next!

The wind and cold of long nights, and nights longing. Autumn, wide-eyed, bundled whims of desire, sprinkled lightly. Porchlights, dazzling like jewels on a frozen path...and poetry, by Marie Delgado Travis, savored by a warm fire. Exquisite.