Caribbean Spanish

Jane Eyre es una niña huérfana que se ha educado en un orfanato, su inteligencia y su afán por aprender consiguen apartarla del mundo de su infancia. Al llegar a los dieciocho años abandona la institución y comienza a trabajar como institutriz, para educar a la hija del señor Rochester. Poco a poco, el amor irá tejiendo su red entre ellos, pero la casa y la vida de Rochester guardan un estremecedor y terrible misterio.

The Spanish Conquest: What really happened? If you like to use your drive time for education by audiobook, consider this audiobook for widening and deepening your view of an event you studied briefly in school - the Spanish conquest of the Americas. Conquistador Voices, neither glamorizes nor condemns the conquistadors. Somewhat in the manner of a modern film documentary, it treats the so-called conquest as an historical event that’s worth learning about for its own sake, with most of the moralizing left to the listener.

She’s fleeing the secrets of her dangerous past. A swashbuckling privateer is her last hope. And the Inquisition is closing in… Captain Ethan Becket, a former Charles Town minister, sails the seas as a privateer, leaving behind the God who took everything from him. When his sister is taken by his enemies, he sets off to Cartagena in pursuit. Little does he expect his new Spanish governess to stow away on his ship. Yet her offer of help to free his sister is too tempting to pass up. And her beauty, both inside and out, is too attractive for his embittered heart to protect itself against....

This comprehensive five-session audio course is designed to introduce beginners to the essential words and phrases of Caribbean Spanish, specifically catering to those eager to acquire a Caribbean Spanish accent and a fundamental understanding of region-specific vocabulary. The course is especially beneficial for individuals without any prior knowledge of Spanish and aims to equip learners with practical linguistic skills, emphasizing easily applicable terms such as greetings, numbers, colors, and phrases useful for ordering in restaurants and posing basic inquiries.

Una biografía completa del conquistador Pizarro, con una análisis completo de los pasajes más sorprendentes de tu vida.

This audiobook tells the story of how Spain managed to conquer the Americas in the span of half a century, from the late 1400s to the mid-1500s. Although exploitation and warfare continued between the colonizers and the colonized after this period, the largest campaigns against the indigenous peoples were undertaken in this short time span, which is the focus of this audiobook.

🏆 2025 American Writing Awards Winner — History: United States 🏅 2025 American Writing Awards Finalist — Historical Fiction 📘 2025 Kindle Book Review Awards Semifinalist — Literary Fiction 🌎 2025 Independent Author Network — Book of the Year Awards Finalist Blood for Pearls: 1498 – The First American Genocide A Legacy Written in Blood and Pearls… Blood for Pearls is a sweeping, emotionally powerful historical novel based on real events that transformed the entire Western Hemisphere. Set during the third voyage of Christopher Columbus, this richly detailed narrative ...

Key West Wind by Donald Elton A lost treasure. A stormy past. A secret that could change the world. When traveling cardiologist Roger Jackson and his partner nurse Isabel Melendez accept short-term assignments in sun-soaked Key West, they expect a laid-back escape from the chaos of Miami hospitals. But their medical sabbatical soon takes a turn when an unexpected discovery beneath the sea links them to a centuries-old mystery—and to powers that still echo across time. Set against the colorful backdrop of modern-day Key West and the historic tragedy of the 1622 Spanish treasure fleet, Key ...

Puerto Rico (Spanish for "rich port". It is a Caribbean island and unincorporated U.S. territory with a landscape of mountains, waterfalls and the El Yunque tropical rainforest. Puerto Rican cuisine has its roots in the cooking traditions and practices of Europe, Africa and the native Taínos. Puerto Rican cuisine is influenced by an array of cultures including Taino Arawak, Spanish, and African. Although Puerto Rican cooking is similar to both Spanish and Latin American cuisine, it reflects a unique blend of influences, using seasonings and ingredients from the island. Locals call their ...

Uncover the allure and depth of the Caribbean paradise known as Jamaica with the riveting eBook, Unearthing Jamaica. This immersive literary journey lifts Jamaica's vibrant history, values, and lifestyle, offering readers an unparalleled insider's perspective. From the deep-rooted origins of the Arawaks, this narrative unfolds the majestic, often tumultuous saga of this fascinating nation. Relive Columbus's arrival, the Spanish Occupation, and heady tales of golden age piracy. Delve deeper to experience the birth, growth, and impact of Reggae, the voice of the island. Indulge in an ...

Lucas Pereyra, un escritor recién entrado en la cuarentena, viaja de Buenos Aires a Montevideo para recoger un dinero que le han mandado desde el extranjero y que no puede recibir en su país debido a las restricciones cambiar i as. Casado y con un hijo, no atraviesa su mejor momento, pero la perspectiva de pasar un día en otro país en compañía de una joven amiga es suficiente para a ni mar le un poco.

Dive into the amazing story of Jamaica, a country shaped by the trials of slavery and the incredible strength of its people. This audiobook tells how enslaved Africans, despite enduring terrible hardships, built the foundation of Jamaica’s vibrant culture and heritage.

A historical adventure book set in the Caribbean Sea during the late 17th century. Set amidst the tempestuous waves of the Caribbean, "Betrayal on the Spanish Seas" plunges readers into a world of naval warfare, daring escapades, and unexpected romance. As the iconic Spanish galleon Santa Maria faces the audacious attack of the English ship Venture, commanded by the fearless pirate Sam Chartres, the line between enemy and ally blurs, igniting passion in the midst of chaos. The story begins aboard the Santa Maria as it is ruthlessly assailed by Captain Sam Chartres, a rogue pirate whose ...

Al publicar México negro, nunca imaginé que, a 35 años de distancia, miles de lectores seguirían leyéndolo. Tampoco supuse la catástrofe que significaría la burocratización de la energía en México: Pemex es la única compañía petrolera quebrada en el mundo. Su insolvencia financiera puede destruir el crédito público de México. Ha sido, con algunas excepciones, una cantera de bandidos. ¿De qué les ha servido la expropiación petrolera de 1938 a más de 50 millones de mexicanos sepultados, hoy en día, en la pobreza?

Según Enrique Krauze, la historia política de México ha sido siempre, en gran medida, una proyección de la biografía de sus gobernantes. Siguiendo el hilo de sus anteriores libros, con La presidencia imperial traza, mediante el penetrante retrato psicológico de nueve presidentes mexicanos (desde Manuel Ávila Camacho hasta Carlos Salinas de Gortari), todos ellos pertenecientes al partido único, el Partido Revolucionario Institucional (PRI), un audaz panorama de la historia de México desde 1940 hasta nuestros días.

Oficio de tinieblas, considerada una obra maestra de la narrativa latinoamericana, está basada en el levantamiento de los chamulas de 1867 a 1870 en San Cristóbal, Chiapas, que culminó con la crucifixión de uno de ellos al proclamarlo como el Cristo indígena. Rosario Castellanos se sumerge en la historia y sus protagonistas para buscar entender las circunstancias que llevaron a un pueblo a tan desgarrador acontecimiento y lo recrea en un México cercano: el de la reforma agraria durante el gobierno de Lázaro Cárdenas.

Año 5540 del calendario andino. Noa decide escaparse de su Guayaquil natal con su mejor amiga, Nicole, para asistir al Ruido Solar, un macrofestival popular que anualmente congrega, durante ocho días y siete noches, a miles de jóvenes —entre músicos, bailarines, poetas y chamanes— a los pies de uno de los numerosos volcanes de los Andes. Atrás quedan las familias y la violencia de las ciudades, y se despliega un paisaje alucinado que tiembla al ritmo de la música y las erupciones volcánicas bajo un cielo surcado por meteoritos.

Welcome to the captivating world of D.M. Sorlie's Caribbean Gold, where murder, sunshine, and a bad Christmas mix collide in a thrilling tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Picture yourself in the enchanting paradise of the Bahamas, surrounded by palm trees swaying in the gentle breeze and the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean Sea sparkling under the warm sun. It's the perfect setting for a Christmas party organized by "Island Art Inquires," a renowned group of art enthusiasts who have gathered to celebrate the holiday season in style. But what begins as a festive ...

Entre los escombros del huracan Maria, los puertorriquenos y los "Puertopians" ultra-ricos estan atrapados en una batalla campal sobre como reconstruir la isla. Autora Naomi Klein revela como las fuerzas de las politicas de "shock" y del capitalismo del desastre, buscan minar la vision radical y resiliente de una recuperacion justa. El cien por ciento de las regalias por la venta de este libro iran directamente a JunteGente, un espacio de encuentro entre organizaciones en resistencia al capitalismo del desastre y que luchan por una recuperacion justa y sostenible de Puerto Rico.