The Economic Crisis of the 1930s
Indicators of Crisis
A crisis is a short-duration disturbance of long-term and short-term economic activities, impacting productive human and social aspects. Symptoms include a fall in production, an increase in unemployment, a slowdown in international exchanges of goods and capital. Crises can be sectoral (affecting specific sectors) or global (affecting the whole economy).
The Kondratiev Wave
Economist Nikolai Kondratiev proposed the existence of long-term economic movements, placing crisis points
Read MoreThe Rise of Catalan Nationalism and the Renaixença
The Spanish monarchy adopted a constitutional text that established a bicameral system with a clear division of powers: legislative power resided in the courts; executive power in the king, but with ministers appointed by the judiciary. The constitution recognized the rights of citizens.
Shared sovereignty and legislative power: the king and the crown court appointed the executive. A bicameral system was established, with the senate chosen by the king. The state was Catholic and confessional, with
Read MoreEnglish Vocabulary Units 1-7: Environment, Crime, and More
Unit 1: Memory & Feelings
Memory
- Appointment: cita
- Calendar:
- Diary:
- Forget:
- Learn by heart: aprender de memoria
- Memorize:
- Memory:
- Mind: mente
- Recall:
- Record:
- Remember:
- Remind:
Feelings
- Amazed:
- Angry:
- Astonished: asombrado
- Cross: cruzar
- Delighted: encantado
- Devastated: devastado
- Frightened:
- Furious:
- Glad: alegre
- Heartbroken: desconsolado
- Pleased: satisfecho
- Scared:
- Surprised:
- Terrified:
- Thrilled: emocionado
- Upset: trastornado
Unit 2: Environment
- Bottle bank:
- Carbon footprint:
- Dump: vertedero
- Environment:
- Get rid of: deshacerse
Basic French Phrases and Vocabulary
Introducing Yourself and Others
Je te présente… I introduce you to…
Je voudrais vous présenter… I would like to introduce you to…
Enchanté(e). Pleased to meet you.
Glad to meet you.
Common Questions and Phrases
Qu’est-ce que tu voudrais faire plus tard? What would you like to do later on?
Je voudrais être… I would like to be…
Est-ce que je pourrais parler à…? Could I speak to…?
Ne quittez pas. Hold on.
Je suis désolé(e)… I am sorry…
Je rappellerai. I’ll call back.
Personal Information
Une
Read MoreLost Connections: Hemingway’s Short Stories of Isolation and Disillusionment
The End of Something
Set in America, this story of a young couple’s breakup is linked to the imagery of a ruined ghost town. The abandonment of the town signifies the end of their relationship. With laconic dialogue and detailed descriptions of fishing and rowing, the story offers an indirect glimpse into Nick and Marjorie’s unspoken emotions. Nick appears to be the one who wants to break up, but Marjorie takes command, rowing away in a metaphorical departure from their relationship. The arrival
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XML Developer’s Guide by Matthew Gambardella
Genre: Computer
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Publish Date: 2000-10-01
An in-depth look at creating applications with XML.
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Midnight Rain by Kim Ralls
Genre: Fantasy
Price: $5.95
Publish Date: 2000-12-16
A former architect battles corporate zombies, an evil sorceress, and her own childhood to become queen of the world.
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Maeve Ascendant by Eva Corets
Genre: Fantasy
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