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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,...

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...

Grouped by area, this illustrated book introduces children to the world's greatest cities. They include New York, Lima, Venice, Athens, Hong Kong, Bombay, Cairo, Nairobi, Brisbane, and Honolulu.

A lo largo de mi vida he sido un poco de todo: marchante de arte, predicador en una región minera, profesor de idiomas, vendedor de libros . . . pero, por encima de todo, pitar ha sido mi verdadera pasión. Algunos me conocen como "el loco del pelo rojo" . . . ¿Quieres saber por qué?