Mujeres en la política (Women in Politics)

Advances in science have changed our world, all thanks to the scientists behind important discoveries. Some of the most important discoveries have come from female scientists, who were as unique for their work as they were for being trailblazers in a male-dominated industry. This text offers a biographical treatment of such important scientists as Marie Curie, Rachel Carson, and Jane Goodall, as well as others who have made it possible for women of the future to have a career in science. Age-appropriate text, fact boxes, historical and modern images, and a comprehensive timeline complete the...

El autor comparte sus ideas en torno a una serie de asuntos neurálgicos relativos a los mecanismos con los que se construye hoy la ficción: ¿qué significa representar?, la sinceridad, la violencia, la memoria, el humor, la fascinación del mal, el cuidado, o bien, qué incomoda más ¿la poesía o el documento? Reflexiones y preocupaciones presentadas en capítulos que pueden ser leídos en secuencia o en el orden que se prefiera y que traza así un relato crítico de la historia de las artes escénicas, la literatura y el cine a partir de la obra de creadores como Roberto Bolaño,...

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...

Mateo Chamero es un niño obeso de ocho años al que su madre quiere obligar a adelgazar. Su compañera de pupitre, Ana, está muy enferma. Mateo quiere ayudarla, pero no sabe cómo. ¿Encontrará el modo de hacerlo? Una estupenda historia que resalta los valores de la amistad y la superación de dificultades.

This workbook provides students with extra practice as they explore the five themes from the new IB Diploma Language ab initio guide (first examination 2020): identities, experiences, human ingenuity, social organisation and sharing the planet. It helps students further develop their Spanish language skills with additional exercises that complement the activities in the coursebook, with a focus on grammar and vocabulary. The workbook is ideal for teachers needing differentiated exercises for their class and can be used for independent study and revision. Answers to the workbook activities are ...