Vargas Llosa

Briefly traces the life of the Peruvian author, examines his major works of fiction, and assesses his place in modern literature

Certain plants are prized by ritualists for the range of magical energies they possess. "The Truth About Herb Magic" unites the powers of plants and man to produce and direct change in accord with will and desire. This presents the magic of amulets, charms, sachets, incenses, oils, simples, infusions, and anointments. Includes full instructions, recipes, and many rituals and spells.

Text in Spanish. A collection of nine contemporary short stories by outstanding Puerto Rican authors including Pedro Juan Soto, Wilfredo Braschi, Jaime Carrero, Jose Luis Gonzalez, and Tomas Blanco.

This text is uniquely designed for both heritage- and non-heritage learners of Spanish composition and conversation at the advanced-intermediate levels and above. Taking a process-based approach with an emphasis on academic writing, Palabra abierta progresses from more familiar writing genres such as reportage to more academic essay assignments, and concludes with the research paper.

"An anthology of Spanish literature containing selections from major Spanish writers as well as many less-known writers, it provides introductions, notes, glossaries and references for each selection in Spanish. Includes a wealth of selections of poetry, drama and prose from the Medieval period and the Golden Age. Prerequisite is at least two years of Spanish language."--Amazon.com.