ISBN0078465702

This book has good info. Not only Spanish words, but a LOT of cultural history, maps, photos, etc. They have really good, clear, explanations. I used this book for my Spanish class. But, the book alone won't get you to speak fluent Spanish. Of course, my teacher played a HUGE role in teaching me, but theis book is great. Who knows, maybe if we finished the whole book, I'd be fluent, but it IS worth it. Trust me.

As a Spanish teacher and native speaker I wouldn't recommend this book to my worst student. I had the "pleasure" to teach this book for 3 years (formerly named "Bienvenidos", "A bordo" and "Buen Viaje")and I didn't like it the least. The publishers came up with a new format this year but although it looks more attractive you can still find many of the SAME old activities and many of the old pictures. The vocabulary section at the end of each chapter don't have the English translation what makes it quite difficult for the student when reviewing vocabulary. They have improved the culture sections,though; but still it is not good enough. If you learn Spanish using this book, please THANK your teacher, he/she has a lot of work to do when using this book. Buena suerte!

The odering process was easy and came in a timely fashion. I am very satisfied

I ordered this crappy book for my spanish class (im a student) and not only is it boring and confusing but it came to me in the worst condition you could ever imagine. It was TRASHED. But worst of all it came to me with drawings of penises and female nudity and almost any vulgar image you could imagine on almost EVERY PAGE!!! Now I have to explain to everyone when they see senior lopez on page 50 with a **** in his mouth that it came to me that way! DO. NOT. ORDER. USED.