{"product_id":"9781932043693","title":"Mexican Proverbs","description":"Written in Spanish and English, this book presents hundreds of wise old sayings relative to faith and religion, animals, relationships and family, adversity, and other topics.\u003cbr\u003eAuthor Arturo Medina, born and raised in Mexico City, provides both English and Spanish translations of the proverbs with brief explanations.\u003cbr\u003eThe proverbs are accompanied by photographs of Mexican crafts, folk art, and architecture, chosen to show the visual traditions that parallel the rich oral traditions represented in this book.\u003cbr\u003eSome examples:\u003cbr\u003eLos Dichos de los viejitos son Evangelios chiquitos.\u003cbr\u003eOld people's sayings are tiny fragments of the gospel.\u003cbr\u003eDios aprieta pero no ahorca.\u003cbr\u003eGod may squeeze you tightly, but he does not strangle you.\u003cbr\u003eHazte miel, y te comerán las moscas.\u003cbr\u003eTurn yourself into honey, and you will be eaten by flies.\u003cbr\u003eNo hay quince años feos ni viuda rica despreciable.\u003cbr\u003eThere is no ugly debutante nor despicable rich widow.","brand":"Penfield Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49868964397296,"sku":"9781932043693","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781932043693","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}