Conoce a Gabriela Mistral

Poetic text recounts the childhood of the noted Spanish poet, including his love for the nature and folklore of his native Andalusia, his introduction to music and literature at home, and his health problems.

«Ni en vida de Pessoa ni póstumamente ha aparecido un volumen con el título de El regreso de los dioses, a pesar de que el poeta acariciase la idea de publicarlo desde el otoño de 1917», explica Ángel Crespo, responsable de la edición y la traducción del presente libro. Nos hallamos, pues, ante un acontecimiento de singular importancia: la reconstrucción, en la medida de lo posible, de un libro proyectado por Pessoa, esencial en su trayectoria, y disperso hasta hoy en materiales sueltos. El neopaganismo, el sensacionismo, el sebastianismo son algunos de los principales puntos de...

There are government leaders all over the world that work at the city, state, and national level. This captivating Spanish book will allow readers to learn about various jobs in government including politician, statesmen, governor, and mayor. A look into the past includes a brief history of the U.S. government and some of the most important offices such as heads of state, Congress, seats in the Senate and House of Representatives, and the president. The fascinating facts and brilliant images combine with the supportive text and helpful glossary and index to provide a reading experience that...

Un lápiz que se dedica a realizar garabatos en todas partes, huye de una goma que lo persigue para borrar sus garabatos, atónita ante el hecho de que el lápiz no sea capaz de expresarse escribiendo o dibujando cosas bellas. La goma decide visitar al sacapuntas y exponerle su rechazo al hecho de que el lápiz no haga buen uso de su poder.

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.