Los pollos (Chickens)

Politicians today in both Europe and the United States have succeeded in casting government spending as reckless wastefulness that has made the economy worse. In contrast, they have advanced a policy of draconian budget cuts--austerity--to solve the financial crisis. We are told that we have all lived beyond our means and now need to tighten our belts. This view conveniently forgets where all that debt came from. Not from an orgy of government spending, but as the direct result of bailing out, recapitalizing, and adding liquidity to the broken banking system. Through these actions private...

Despite unprecedented economic growth, the injustices and turmoil endured by Mexico over the course of Porfirio Diaz's three-decade presidency would lead to the outbreak of that country's biggest social revolution. In this profusely-illustrated history book for children, the events surrounded Porfirio Diaz's mandate are narrated in a simple, clear style. The book's profuse illustrations contribute to a didactic and comprehensive understanding of the Porfiriato. The supplementary charts and the timeline spanning the 1876-1911 period help organize and narrow down the most relevant facts in this ...

Esta historia cuenta cómo un niño, sin quererlo, sube a un cuadrilátero: sólo que el combate no será máscara contra cabellera, como los que tanto disfruta en los espectáculos deportivos. Tendrá que pelear con toda su fuerza interior para sanar de leucemia, un viejo y mañoso adversario.

Spanish English bilingual children's books. Perfect for kids studying English or Spanish as their second language. Jimmy is a sweet little bunny, who doesn't like to brush his teeth, but with a little magic and a few surprises, Jimmy learns just how important tooth brushing is and how much fun it can be. Jimmy el pequeño conejito no le gusta lavarse sus dientes, pero con un poquito de magia y unas cuantas sorpresas, Jimmy aprende cuánto es de importante lavarse los dientes y cuánto divertido puede ser.