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Un reconocido escritor de fama mundial descubre un día que su mujer, corresponsal de guerra, ha desaparecido sin dejar rastro. ¿Ha sido secuestrada, víctima de un atentado o simplemente se sentía insatisfecha con su matrimonio? Cuando su ausencia se convierte en una obsesión que no deja espacio para nada más, el narrador se propone encontrar las respuestas a todas las preguntas que se le han planteado y, abandonando la seguridad de su mundo de privilegios, inicia el camino hacia un destino desconocido.De Francia a España, Croacia y a las hermosas llanuras del Asia Central, El Zahir es...

"In Tiger Cubs in the Wild, beginning readers will learn about baby tigers as they grow up in the rain forest in Asia. Follow along as tiger cubs learn from their moms. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to tiger cubs' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat. A picture diagram labels a tiger cub's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about tiger cubs online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Tiger Cubs in the Wild also features...

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...

¿Sabías que los insectos palo se llaman ninfas cuando son jóvenes? Las ninfas cambian la piel cuando crecen. Aprende más datos fascinantes en Los insectos palo, uno de los libros de Insectos Fascinantes. Did you know that stick insects are called nymphs when they are young? Nymphs shed their skin as they grow. Learn more fascinating facts in Stick Insects, a Fascinating Insects book.