Cuentos de la ciudad

Un libro que agita la memoria histórica, que no deja a nadie indiferente, que muestra el origen de lo que estamos viviendo en la actualidad. Un texto serio, pero lleno de humor; sensato pero ácido, donde el autor pone el punto sobre las íes a una actualidad confusa, con una prosa sin adornos. Un relato crudo, que hace pensar, con la ambición de que al lector le entren ganas de rebelarse y con el que el Gran Wyoming trata, desde la desvergüenza y con el mismo desprecio que sienten los que están en el poder por el pueblo llano, la actualidad política. 'No estamos locos' es un texto...

Students will develop their math skills while engaged in reading about Yosemite National Park. This book seamlessly integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to teach geometry concepts like calculating perimeter and area. Text features include a glossary, an index, captions, and a table of contents to increase students’ vocabulary and reading comprehension skills as they interact with the text. The rigorous practice problems, math charts and diagrams, and sidebars provide many opportunities for students to practice their developing math skills, and apply what...

While the Great Depression was indisputably a difficult period in American history, it did lead to certain developments that we still benefit from today. One for the most significant examples of this is Social Security, which helps a whole generation of retired Americans. The book offers a concise description of the Great Depression, including analysis of its causes and its effects. Chapters focus on different aspects of the period, including culture, the arts, and science and technology. The dynamic design displays images of posters and experiences from the Depression era. This informative,...

Expressive language by the Mexican ballerina, choreographer, and teacher explores what she calls the "poetry of images" in Puebla--a classical ballet and an interpretative modern dance with multiple people forming a slithering snake across the stage--accompanied by a series of stunning black and white photographs that capture the variety of expression and the fluid grace of the dancers.