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  • Use of hypocoristics in Chile and Mexico

    Use of hypocoristics in Chile and Mexico

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    The study and analysis of hypocoristics has evolved through various theoretical currents, sometimes viewed solely as examples of phonetic phenomena, sometimes as a simple anecdotal account of variants, and more recently as useful examples demonstrating the advantages of more modern theories. The Use of Hypocoristics in Chile and Mexico, on the other hand, is a synchronistic study—with a phonological perspective—in that it focuses solely on describing the changes that some given names have undergone with respect to their hypocoristics, as well as the possible causes of these...

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  • Maya: A Star-Crossed Star

    Maya, una estrella estrellada

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    Maya: A Star-Crossed Star is the story of Sofía, a girl that, having a deep longing, searches untiringly, in every corner, for the star in which the memory of someone who has left resides —her mother—, and in that search, she’ll find her in the most unexpected manner but which, at the same time, will make her feel extremely happy once again.

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  • Educate for life: Mind - Body - Earth

    Educate for life: Mind - Body - Earth

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    Educating for Life. Mind - Body - Earth proposes an educational transformation based on the integration of mind, body, and earth, with a holistic approach that promotes individual, social, and environmental well-being. It emphasizes the need to reconnect with nature and essential values, embracing creativity, critical reflection, and resilience as fundamental tools for facing current challenges. Inspired by philosophies such as Zanshin and Zen, the text emphasizes the importance of the interdependence between human beings and their environment. The first part argues for the...

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