Simple Books
For Your Success™address both the opportunities
and pitfalls unique to the more than 28 million Spanish-speaking
Hispanics living in the United States. Those seeking basic information
on legal, government or business issues usually find little guidance
because help in Spanish is limited or poorly translated.
The titles in theLibros Simples series are comprehensive, yet easy to understand, even for
those with limited education. All are written in simple, straightforward
Spanish, with illustrations (charts, photos and text boxes) that
entice the reader and make complex concepts easier to comprehend.
Each book includes some or all of the following
features:
• Photographic drama-sequences explain
the reader's most important rights and responsibilities.
• An express index provides quick
access to important information at a glance.
• Vocabulary sections provide definitions
of key words, phrases and terms, both in Spanish and English.
• Charts, forms, sample letters, and general
illustrations provide visual explanations to the reader and
help him or her understand difficult concepts.
• Text boxes highlight essential information
for the reader who skips and scans between chapters, or who prefers
to read summarized concepts.
• State-by-state phone listings of
agencies offering resources, legal assistance and other services
steer the reader towards the proper forum for solving his or her
dilemma.
The first comprehensive, illustrated Spanish-language guide to U.S. immigration laws and regulations. Includes simple, easy-to-understand explanations of all immigration visas and permits, the naturalization process and U.S. citizenship.
To most Hispanics, owning a home is a lifelong dream. This reader-friendly book guides the reader through every step of acquiring a home, starting with how to create a positive credit history or repair a negative one. It also explains the intricacies of the application process, the different home mortgages available, and the differences among lenders.
This book educates the reader about the Who, What, When and Where of marriage, starting with the requirements for a marriage license. For those facing divorce, the book offers advice to minimize conflict and save on legal fees.
Minorities often face discrimination and exploitation in the workplace. This book explains employee rights, including rules on wages and overtime, safety issues and discrimination protections.
Lease agreements are hard to understand, even for those fluent in English. Sharing a neighborhood is no easy task, either. This book offers guidance on how to avoid or resolve disputes with landlords and neighbors.
