Cartelera provides an exciting learning experience where culture takes a central role as the context for linguistic production. Based on eight highly acclaimed feature films from Spain and Latin America, this unique book is designed for students of Spanish language and culture at the intermediate to advanced level. It may be used either as the primary text in a culture, conversation, or film course, or as an enriching supplement to any existing language program.Specifically developed to exploit the content and themes presented in each of the films, the activities in Cartelera are designed to encourage language development while fostering a greater appreciation for and a heightened cultural awareness of the Spanish-speaking world. Through the use of discussion, debate, analysis, dramatization, and creative writing, students will expand their vocabulary and significantly improve their language proficiency in a stimulating environment.

Volunteers have a long been involved in supporting the delivery of palliative care. Indeed in some countries, the range and quality of hospice and palliative care services depends on the involvement of volunteers. Hospice and palliative care services and volunteering are changing. As society develops, so too does volunteering. Volunteers have growing expectations of organizations, and increasingly seek roles that meet their needs and aspirations, rather than fitting in with organizational approaches. As hospice and palliative care services experience increasing and changing demands for their services due to aging populations with complex healthcare needs, we need to recognize that volunteers have a vital role to play in supporting the delivery of services of the future. The Changing Face of Volunteering in Hospice and Palliative Care explores the complex phenomenon that is volunteering in hospice and palliative care in different countries. It considers how and why volunteering is changing, through the contributions of authors from Western and Eastern Europe, North America, Australia, Africa, and India. It reflects on the influence of culture and organisational contexts, in addition to management approaches, legislative, and political influences, highlighting factors that contribute to the success of volunteering. Contributing to knowledge and understanding in the field of volunteering in hospice and palliative care internationally, this book highlights the factors that contribute to the success of volunteering models, allowing readers to see possibilities for change and find new ideas for innovative practice in their own setting.