Body Parts, Illnesses, and Medications
Body Parts in English and Spanish
- Stomach: estómago
- Neck/Throat: cuello/garganta
- Back: espalda
- Shoulders: hombros
- Fingers: dedos
- Hand: mano
- Elbow: codo
- Hair/Head: cabello/cabeza
- Tongue: lengua
- Ears: orejas/oídos
- Arm: brazo
- Wrist: muñeca
- Chest: pecho
- Lips/Mouth: labios/boca
- Chin: mentón
- Nose: nariz
- Knee/Leg: rodilla/pierna
- Foot/Feet: pie/pies
- Ankle: tobillo
- Toes: dedos de los pies
Common Illnesses
- A toothache: dolor de muela
- A headache: dolor de cabeza
- A stomachache: dolor de estómago
- A fever: fiebre
- A backache: dolor
Chronicles of Catalan-Aragonese Kings: 13th-14th Centuries
Chronicle of James I the Conqueror (1240-1274)
The Book of Acts (1240-1274): Dictated by the King himself, *escribens*, writing in the first person, using both the majestic plural (‘we’) and a more intimate ‘I’. This totally subjective account has the characteristics of a book of memoirs or an autobiography, revealing the most intimate aspects of the King. It explains the events of the conquests of Majorca and Valencia, narrating from the confrontations of James I to the last years of his life. He
Read MoreNervous System Cells: Neurons and Glia
The nervous system consists of two distinct cell types: neurons and glial cells. These cells differ morphologically and functionally.
Neurons
Neurons are responsible for conducting nerve impulses. They are highly specialized and cannot regenerate. Neurons transmit information to the dendrites of other neurons via their axons. Communication between neurons occurs at junctions called synapses. At the synapse, the axon terminals of one neuron release substances called neurotransmitters, which interact
Read MoreEarth’s Climate, Weather, and Political Systems
Earth’s Climate and Weather
The sun is the main source of energy on land.
The atmosphere is the gaseous layer surrounding the Earth, mostly composed of nitrogen and oxygen.
The Elements of Weather
- Temperature: Reflects the amount of heat in the atmosphere.
- Precipitation: Water from the atmosphere that falls to the surface as rain, hail, or snow.
- Humidity: The quantity of water vapor in the air.
- Atmospheric Pressure: The weight of the atmosphere at a given point on Earth. Measured with a barometer.
- Wind:
Applied Linguistics, Bilingualism & Working Memory
I. What is Applied Linguistics?
Applied Linguistics is an interdisciplinary field that identifies, investigates, and offers solutions to real-life, language-related problems.
II. Four Disciplines of Applied Linguistics
- Psycholinguistics: The study of the psychological and neurobiological factors that enable humans to acquire, use, comprehend, and produce language.
- Forensic Linguistics: The application of linguistic knowledge and methods to the forensic context of law and crime investigation.
- Contrastive
Understanding Employee Dismissal in Spain
Actions in Case of Dismissal
A worker may claim the dismissal if they are dissatisfied with the decision, and has 20 working days to do so.
Act of Reconciliation
It is a necessary precondition to any proceedings for dismissal before the labor court and by which it attempts to reach a settlement between employer and employee.
Features:
- The demand for conciliation must be filed by the worker at the Unit of Measurement, Arbitration and Conciliation (UMAC).
- The deadline for submission is 20 working days.
- The
Raw Materials and Energy Sources in Spain
Raw Materials
Raw materials can be classified by their origin:
- Organic: Sourced from farming, forestry, or livestock.
- Minerals: Extracted from deposits. These are further divided into:
- Metallic minerals: Used in basic industry.
- Non-metallic minerals: Used in the construction and chemical industries.
- Industrial rock: Used in construction.
Insufficient domestic production necessitates reliance on foreign trade. Spanish mining policy, aligned with EU targets, aims to increase competitiveness, improve the
Read MoreRoofing Specifications and Materials List
Roof Coverings
0.6mm Colomet finished IBR roof sheeting to a pitch not exceeding 25 degrees, fixed to timber purlins.
- 19.34
- 12.07(A)
- 2/2.30
- 2.50 (B)
- 18,836 + 2/250 = 19,336
- 9,944 + 2/800 = 11,544
- 11,544 ÷ cos 17° = 12,071
Sislation roofing insulation laid taut under roof coverings, fixed with straining wires at 400mm centers, etc.
- 2/2.50
Flashing
0.6mm Thick Colomet head wall flashing, 225mm girth.
Ditto, counter flashing to 135mm girth.
Closers
0.6mm Thick broad flute closer, suitable for IBR profile,
Nietzsche’s Philosophy: Critique of Reason, Morality, and Science
Nietzsche’s Philosophy: A Critical Analysis
Nietzsche (N.) aimed to break with the Western philosophical tradition, seeking new ways of expressing feelings and thoughts. To emphasize this break, he adopted a critical tone. His philosophy is a genealogy, attempting to find the source of the initial error: metaphysics. He uncovers the past and hidden impulses that drive human actions. Thus, N.’s philosophy can be understood as an unmasking. The ultimate goal of his thought is the critique of reason,
Read MoreHalloween Horror: A Teen Tragedy Unfolds
Amy normally hated Monday mornings, but this year was different. Kamal was in her art class, and she liked Kamal. She was waiting outside the classroom when her friend Tara arrived.
“Hi Amy! Your mum sent me a text. You forgot your inhaler. Why don’t you turn your phone on?” Amy didn’t like technology. She never sent text messages, and she hated Facebook too.
“Did Kamal ask you to the disco?” Tara was Amy’s best friend, and she wanted to know everything that was happening in Amy’s
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