El Silencio en la Palabra

All too often, arts and crafts are considered a simple pastime for housewives "with nothing else to do" but raise children and care for the home (as if these were small tasks!) Fortunately, new generations of artists and designers are increasingly putting craft techniques to use in their artwork and applying artistic techniques to create beautiful yet utilitarian objects. This book is for anyone aiming to create objects of beauty for everyday use in their own home or in the homes of friends and loved ones.

This is the first book-length study of Carmen Miranda in English. It traces her origins as a radio singer, recording artist and film star in Brazil in the 1930s, before exploring in depth her Hollywood screen roles and the construction of her long-lasting star persona in the USA.

Because of the increasing number of patients with limited language proficiency due to immigration in many countries, the need for healthcare interpreters and translators has grown swiftly in the last decade. This book gathers contributions by outstanding researchers, practitioners and trainers in translation and interpreting in healthcare situations.

Una forma sencilla para aprender a comunicarnos mejor en todos los aspectos de nuestra vida. En este nuevo libro, los autores del bestseller El pequeño libro de las grandes decisiones, ponen a prueba las cuarenta y cuatro teorías de comunicación más importantes en busca de su aplicación práctica a la vida profesional. El pequeño libro de la comunicación eficaz transforma ideas aparentemente difíciles en gráficos claros y divertidos para que aprendamos cómo podemos mejorar nuestra comunicación tanto en el trabajo como en nuestra vida diaria.