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Diez años después de la fundación de la prisión de Guantánamo, Emma Reverter realiza un lúcido reportaje sobre el campo de concentración más conocido de la...

Emma Reverter, licenciada en Derecho y Periodismo, ocupó la corresponsalía del diario Avui en Nueva York desde finales de 2001 hasta mayo de 2004, cubriendo, entre otros temas de relevancia mundial, el debate en torno a la reconstrucción de la Zona Zero, los ataques de Estados Unidos a Afganistán, las negociaciones diplomáticas en Naciones Unidas sobre Irak y el escándalo de torturas a prisioneros de guerra. En enero de 2004, Emma Reverter viajó a la base militar de Guantánamo invitada por el Departamento de Defensa de Estados Unidos.Guantánamo es su primer libro. Emma Reverter...

In a sea of future flows much poetic adventure of John Malpartida. It is not a summary but a high point of the spiral, in which gravitation of old and new issues is allied to a decanting of aesthetic expression unabated. This is a poem, as noted in its day Octavio Paz in relation to his first book, in which "the body thinks, thought embodies". On the other hand, it is difficult to separate this poetic work of fiction, and even some of his essays, because it involves the deepening of the same myth (or a set of images, feelings and thoughts) that draw a work: not the face of the author but a...

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they’re much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. This primary source book focuses on the creation of the Transcontinental Railroad. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at their grade level. Packed with information and primary source maps, images, and...

Today’s computers come in all shapes and sizes, but not many people actually know how they’re made. The journey from circuits and wires to a ready-to-use computer is a fascinating exploration of science and engineering. Readers get a look inside their laptops, desktops, and even their tablets as they’re shown step-by-step how these electronic marvels are assembled. Readers will love knowing what goes on inside their own machines, and color photographs and simple instructions will show them how they can build their own computer!

Did you know that jellyfish are found in every ocean? A group of jellyfish is called a bloom. Learn more about these stinging drifters in All About Jellyfish.