Encarcelamientos masivos, hombres negros y la lucha por la justicia (Mass Incarceration, Black Men, and the Fight for Justice)

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 book explores California’s unique geography: the coastal region, the Central Valley, the mountain region, and the desert region. 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...

Como estudiante en la prestigiosa escuela Bradley, Ani FaNelli no paso la mejor de las adolescencias. Ahora, con un trabajo glamuroso, un armario caro y un apuesto novio, esta muy cerca de vivir la vida perfecta y frivola por la que ha estado trabajando tan duro. Pero Ani tiene un secreto. Hay algo en su pasado que todavia la persigue: algo privado, oculto, secreto y doloroso que amenaza con destruirlo todo. Con una voz y un estilo tan singular como lleno de giros dramaticos, La chica que lo tenia todo explora la presion insoportable bajo la que viven muchas mujeres, aquellas que se ven...

Every living thing you see is made up of tiny cells. Each of these cells has its own job to do. They work together to do everything an organism needs to stay alive. That's why biologists often call them the "building blocks of life." Learn all about plant and animal cell theory and structure with this Spanish science reader that brings the power of science and informational text to students at a level they can understand. Introduce students to STEM topics and new vocabulary terms like osmosis, diffusion, organelles, and active and passive transport with this nonfiction book that is aligned to ...