Cómo promover el bien común (How to Promote the Common Good)

In order for any democracy to function well, understanding how and when to compromise is a necessity. This book introduces students to how compromise makes governing possible. Using examples of how compromise works in their own lives, students will gain a better understanding of how compromise work on a larger level. Conversely, readers will also learn that compromise may be the wrong course of action in some situations and that some issues are of such critical importance or high moral worth that standing firm is appropriate.

When Vladan Borojevic googles the name of his father Nedeljko, a former officer in the Yugoslav People's Army, supposedly killed in the civil war after the decay of Yugoslavia, he unexpectedly discovers a dark family secret which recollects the events of 1991. Seventeen years later, Vladan's discovery that he is the son of a fugitive war criminal sends him off on a journey around the Balkans to find his elusive father. The story of the Borojevic family strings and juxtaposes images of the Balkans past and present, but mainly deals with the tragic fates of people who managed to avoid the...

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 biography focuses on the life and times of Junípero Serra, the Franciscan missionary who created missions that stretched from San Francisco to San Diego. 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...

El Papa Francisco, con gran alegría, ha querido que dediquemos un año a la Misericordia, para que todos aprendamos a amar a los demás como Dios nos ama. ¿Quieres descubrir cuánto nos ama Dios? ¿Deseas conocer cómo es su misericordia? En las páginas de este libro podrás seguir las palabras del Papa Francisco, leer las explicaciones y poner en práctica algunos propósitos.

Este libro sobre la Persona del Espíritu Santo es el relato de un viaje personal. Después de muchos años de ser creyentes el Señor puso una inquietud en mi vida y la de mi esposo - la inquietud por buscar la llenura del Espíritu Santo. Fue un 'viaje' donde aprendimos mucho y en estas páginas comparto esa aventura espiritual. En mis lecturas diarias de la Palabra anotaba todo lo referente al Espíritu Santo y de allí los datos que se encuentran en la primera parte. Descubrimos que en verdad, la llenura del Espíritu Santo es una experiencia grandiosa. Ya nada es igual. Todo cambia y no...