Barbara Delinsky enthralls millions of readers with her gripping, emotionally powerful stories of love and loss, commitment and betrayal, and the strength for survival and success that dwells deep within the human heart. Now the New York Times bestselling author of A Woman's Place, Shades of Grace,and Together Alone presents two of her favorite novels, each filled with the passion and rich characters that are her hallmark.
Spanglish - a hybrid of Spanish and English - is intricately interwoven with the history and culture of Latinos, the largest and fastest-growing minority group in the United States.
This volume features the most significant articles - including peer-review essays, interviews, and reviews - to bring together the best scholarship on the topic. Learn about the historical and cultural contexts of the slang as well as its permeation into the pop culture vernacular.
Shenanigames: Grammar-Focused Interactive ESL EFL Activities and Games (Photocopyable Masters)
Levels: Beginner to Intermediate. Primary to Adult. 49 games for practicing specific grammar in the ESL or EFL classroom. With clear instructions for the games, there are 96 pages of photocopyable masters. The objective of these activities, aside from practicing the grammar, is natural student interaction and conversation. Students from 7th grade to 107 years will have fun working together playing the games while they pick up new vocabulary and use the grammar they've been studying.
When Rupert the cat sniffs out a dusty green vase with a toy bear inside, his owner has no doubt this is another of her Uncle Oscar's infamous clues to one of his valuable hidden treasures. Eager to put together the pieces of the puzzle, she's soon heading to Nevada City with her two cats, having no idea that this road trip will put her life in danger.