El infierno de Duarte

A soldier, a farmer, a governor, and an explorer, Juan Ponce de León made his very first voyage with the famed Christopher Columbus. As an explorer, Ponce de León may be better known for what he didn't discover the fabled fountain of youth than for what he did discover Florida!

The author tells about the origin and development of two Spanish romances: The Alfambra woman buried alive and The lovers of Teruel. The first recounts the infidelity of a lecherous woman, the Countess of Alfambra, who betrays her husband by delivering him to his enemy; and whose final dénouement is the defeat of the adulterous couple and their being condemned to death by being burnt at the stake. The Story of the Lovers of Teruel recounts the tragic life of one of the members of the Marcilla family, enamoured of a rich damsel who returned his love. However, her father's refusal to consent...

For ages, the idea of machines that think and act on their own has gripped scientists, thinkers, and the general public. This book explores the history of artificial intelligence (A.I.), and how science fiction is quickly becoming science fact. It examines the technologies involved in A.I. and its inevitable effects on work, life, health, and many other aspects of human society. Rooted in history and science, this book provides an inside look at a topic that captivates engineers, scientists, and dreamers, but also raises important ethical issues and challenges how we see ourselves and our...

Ver sonreír a los niños y niñas es una bendición. Verlos contentos y disfrutando de la lectura es el mejor regalo para un padre o una madre. Mejor aún, que ellos mismos puedan realizar sus propias lecturas y aprecien la vida a través de personajes simpáticos como Rufina gallina, Tija la lagartija o el Señor Sapito. Deseo de todo corazón que puedan disfrutar de este libro con toda la familia.