Itinerario hacia el arte

Winner of the 2010 Isabel de Polanco Award. At the end of the 15th century, Castilian Spanish disembarked in America to begin the long journey that would transform it into Spanish. From those days to our time, the language has been in a constant state of transformation, transforming its speakers in the process. This work is much more than a lesson in history; it is fundamental reading for all those interested in a vital area of our everyday lives: the language that unites us.

"Publication accompanied the exhibition 'Vicente Rojo: Cuarenta Años de Diseño Gráfico.' Includes accolades by some of his friends such as José Luis Cuevas, recognizing Rojo's contribution to graphic design in Mexico, an activity at which he excelled but is less known for than his painting. Generously illustrated in color"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

A Sampling of Visual Culture Through Ground-Breaking Books by Catalan Artists. An un-cut, un-edited journey into Catalonian visual culture through illustrated books, by the most creative, provocative, and even transgressive artists from the mid 70's [during Franco's dictatorship] until the present era of globalization and mass culture. This is a presentation of compelling editorial collaborations between Catalunya's most avant-garde artists, writers, and creative book designers. An exceptional selection of 100 classic to experimental works.

Una fascinante aproximación al funcionamiento del bilingüismo en el cerebro humano y cómo este adquiere y procesa el lenguaje. Todos estamos interesados en el lenguaje y nos hemos preguntado alguna vez cómo el cerebro humano lo adquiere y procesa. Pero, ¿cómo conviven dos lenguas en un mismo cerebro y qué implicaciones tiene esa convivencia? Para entender el funcionamiento del lenguaje el bilingüismo es fundamental. ¿Cómo consiguen los bebés expuestos a dos lenguas diferenciarlas? ¿Son las trayectorias de aprendizaje diferentes entre bebés bilingües y monolingües? ¿Cómo se...