José Antonio García Sánchez Bücher

Our Student Book has been approved by AQA.Support the transition from GCSE and through the new A-level specification with a single textbook that has clear progression through four defined stages of learning suitable for a range of abilities. We have developed a completely new textbook designed specifically to meet the demands of the new 2016 specification. The Student Book covers both AS and A-level in one textbook to help students build on and develop their language skills as they progress throughout the course. - Exposes students to authentic target language material with topical stimulus, and film and literature tasters for every work- Supports the transition from GCSE with clear progression through four stages of transition, AS, A-level and extension- Builds grammar and translation skills with topic-related practice and a comprehensive grammar reference section- Develops language skills with a variety of tasks, practice questions and research activities- Gives students the tools they need to succeed with learning strategies throughout- Prepares students for the assessment with advice on essay-writing and the new individual research project Audio resources to accompany the Student Book can be purchased in several 1) as part of the Dynamic Learning Teaching and Learning resource, 2) downloaded separately, 3) as part of the Student eTextbook. The audio resources are not part of the AQA approval process.

Send students into their exam with the confidence to aim for their best with this formula for effective and structured revision including guidance that helps students practice vocabulary, grammar and all four skills. - Enable students to avoid misconceptions with common mistakes highlighted throughout - Build students' vocabulary and grammar knowledge with recaps for each topic - Develop students' reading, listening, speaking and writing skills through short questions for every topic - Allow students to identify areas for improvement with sample answers and commentary for exam-style questions throughout - Prepare students for the exam with extra exam-style questions to try at the back, plus revision tips throughout - Allow students to mark their own responses using the answers in the back of the book

¡Claro! is the only Key Stage 3 Spanish course written specifically to prepare students for the rigours of the new GCSE specifications. Its accessible to all abilities, packed with fresh, lively content and written by a dynamic team of authors who believe in immersing students in Spanish-speaking cultures.

"El segundo hijo del mercader de sedas" es una crónica apasionante, cargada de lirismo y efectividad narrativa, en torno a la decadencia de Granada, un reino que no tuvo Edad Media cristiana y que en poco más de noventa años pasó de ser el último bastión islámico en Europa a padecer la férrea intolerancia de La Inquisición. Su protagonista, Alonso de Granada Lomellino, interioriza la tragedia de su ciudad, viviendo con intenso fervor ese declive, las maniobras de algunos moriscos iluminados, en torno a los célebres "Libros Plúmbeos" del Sacromonte, la subsiguiente represión y el empobrecimiento irreparable de la que fuese la más próspera urbe de la Península Ibérica, acabando por refugiarse en el misticismo humanista de la poesía de San Juan de la Cruz. A diferencia de otras novelas que han tratado la historia de Granada desde una perspectiva exotista y llamativa, "El segundo hijo del mercader de sedas" —aparte de su exquisita validez como texto literario—, goza de una ventaja incuestionable: su radical autenticidad, la perfecta y a menudo deslumbrante ósmosis tendida a lo largo de los siglos entre el autor y una realidad magníficamente descrita y magistralmente interpretada.