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In many ways, Haber is one of those Spanish verbs that really does not get the attention it deserves. It constantly surprises us just how misunderstood and misused it is. Even though Haber often plays a secondary role in our sentence structures and one of its biggest jobs is to work as a ‘helper’ verb, you will discover that Haber, is by no means a ‘runner up’ verb! Once you learn to manage and use it in a fluent and controlled manner, your Spanish will move ahead leaps and bounds.

This fantastic resource walks you through a step by step guide on how to use Ser and Estar like a native speaker. It’s packed with exercises that not only build your confidence but also use your growing knowledge to reinforce that learning.

A story of faith and deliverance. Jane, a young legal secretary, is forced into hiding after reading a file left on her desk in error while Rudy searches for the reasons behind the targeted shooting of his brother. Bullets fly, bodies drop, romance blossoms and help comes from unexpected sources as the gang pursues Jane in the beautiful and usually tranquil region of central British Columbia which serves as the backdrop and source of characters for this crime drama.

During his journeys around Japan, Smith recorded ancient Japanese myths and legends in his personal diaries. The result is a fascinating collection of historical legends from all over Japan, with themes including ghosts, unrequited love, Shinto landscape, tree and ocean spirits, samurai culture and tales driven by Bushido and Buddhist ethics. Gordon Smith's writing combines a realist style with supernatural elements, resulting in an anthology of 'magic realist' tales which will bewitch and captivate listeners.