Transición is an intermediate to advanced Spanish language textbook which focuses on the transition to democracy in Spain after Franco's regime.  The textbook helps students to build critical thinking skills and to analyze unfamiliar topics through an engaging variety of authentic readings, guided discussions, and writing activities on Spain's recent history.  Each chapter incorporates an episode of Cuéntame cómo pasó, a Spanish TV series, which is included on DVD.  This book fits the needs of students who are interested in Spanish as well as political science, international relations, or history.