A Brief History of Argentina"The Brief History" series introduces readers to the dramatic events, notable people, and special customs and traditions that have shaped many of the world's countries. Each engaging volume covers a specific country and offers a concise history of the struggles and triumphs of the people and cultures that have called that country home. Touching on factors as diverse as the development of the economy to the role of women in society to changes in the political landscape and more
Andean Folk Knits: Great Designs from Peru, Chile, Argentina, Ecuador & Bolivia
Added by: kuynka | Karma: 279.22 | Non-Fiction, Other | 7 December 2009
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With these attractive ethnic patterns from the Andes, knitters not only expand their design repertoire, they literally knit a connection with other cultures. The fabulous selection of 25 projects includes vibrant bags and other accessories based on the rich traditions of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru. Knit fingerless mittens and a purse from Peru’s Ollantaytambo region. A wonderfully functional Argentinean felt bag fits around the waist and is perfect for holding money and other small belonging
Frommer's. The best trips start here. Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. Insider tours that take you from the tango halls of Buenos Aires to the snowy peaks of Patagonia.
Yes!1 is a textbook for kids between 8 to 10 very popular in Argentina. Contents: Communication: greetings and introductions, personal information: ask and answer about the name and age, family, tastes and preferences, location of objects and people, possessions. Vocabulary: greetings, objects of the school, family members, pets, clothes, colors, parts of the house, meals, parts of the body. Grammar: I am, This is, How old?, What?, Genitive, What color?, Possessive pronouns: my / your / his / her, like / don 't like, Where?, Prepositions of place: in / on / under / behind, Have / Has. IN ENGLISH - (except some instructions on the end of the book)
This has to be the most comprehensive guide to Argentina ever written. It's over 1,000 pages, covering the country from top to toe. Over 2,500 locations are profiled - mountains, rivers, preserves, villages, historic sites, cities. What to see and do, where to stay and eat and when to visit. From each main center, you are offered a selection of excursions. Includes thousands of e-mail addresses and useful websites. 24 color maps detail every section of the country. There are also well over 100 street plans for every town of any significance in the country.
